Trauma Focused Therapists in Downtown, San Diego, CA
Jennifer Pearlman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NCC, LPCC, CA & NJ
2 Endorsed
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101
For over 15 years, I've helped people work through anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My approach blends talk therapy with body-based practices including Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Hakomi, and Craniosacral-informed techniques. I've seen how much of what we carry lives not just in our thoughts, but in our breath, our tension, and our nervous system. Healing happens not just through insight, but through reconnecting with your body. Our work can help you feel safe enough to make positive changes, inside and out.
For over 15 years, I've helped people work through anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My approach blends talk therapy with body-based practices including Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Hakomi, and Craniosacral-informed techniques. I've seen how much of what we carry lives not just in our thoughts, but in our breath, our tension, and our nervous system. Healing happens not just through insight, but through reconnecting with your body. Our work can help you feel safe enough to make positive changes, inside and out.
Diandra Medina, MFT & Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
2 Endorsed
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101
With over a decade of experience as a therapist, I have had the opportunity to witness the value of incorporating a holistic approach with the traditional evidenced based treatment modalities. I am a firm believer that, to receive optimal health, we must learn to not only listen to our thoughts but also our body. My drive as a psychotherapist is assisting others in accomplishing their mental health goals through increasing self-awareness, creating healthy relationships, and applying self-care. I specialize in eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationships.
With over a decade of experience as a therapist, I have had the opportunity to witness the value of incorporating a holistic approach with the traditional evidenced based treatment modalities. I am a firm believer that, to receive optimal health, we must learn to not only listen to our thoughts but also our body. My drive as a psychotherapist is assisting others in accomplishing their mental health goals through increasing self-awareness, creating healthy relationships, and applying self-care. I specialize in eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationships.
At Couples Chat Therapy in San Diego, I help couples and consensually non-monogamous partners break entrenched patterns that keep relationships stuck and disconnected. Whether you’re caught in the same arguments, navigating jealousy or trust, feeling unseen, or just drifting apart. We will work to disrupt these cycles and rebuild emotional safety and intimacy. I offer an affirming, honest space for monogamous, CNM, poly, same-sex, and queer relationships navigating love on their own terms.
At Couples Chat Therapy in San Diego, I help couples and consensually non-monogamous partners break entrenched patterns that keep relationships stuck and disconnected. Whether you’re caught in the same arguments, navigating jealousy or trust, feeling unseen, or just drifting apart. We will work to disrupt these cycles and rebuild emotional safety and intimacy. I offer an affirming, honest space for monogamous, CNM, poly, same-sex, and queer relationships navigating love on their own terms.
Coming to therapy can feel vulnerable and scary, but it is a brave step towards the life you want and deserve. I am guided by evidence based techniques, educated insight, and genuine curiosity. I work to nurture my clients’ sensitivities, strengths, hopes, and desires for a meaningful and fulfilling existence. I help individuals tap into their inner strength and thrive, to connect to their passions, couples seeking effective communication techniques and highly sensitive people understand their trait and harness their superpower! I support individuals from diverse backgrounds and sexual orientations, navigate cultural challenges
Coming to therapy can feel vulnerable and scary, but it is a brave step towards the life you want and deserve. I am guided by evidence based techniques, educated insight, and genuine curiosity. I work to nurture my clients’ sensitivities, strengths, hopes, and desires for a meaningful and fulfilling existence. I help individuals tap into their inner strength and thrive, to connect to their passions, couples seeking effective communication techniques and highly sensitive people understand their trait and harness their superpower! I support individuals from diverse backgrounds and sexual orientations, navigate cultural challenges
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
Welcome to Whole Integration Therapy! I'm Emily Walton, and I am a Licensed Clinicial Professional Counselor (LPCC). I work from a Relational approach to understand how your past is impacting your present. Working together, we can try new ways of relating in a safe and confidential space. While it is beneficial to work beyond the past, we must first know what we are working with. Once known, we move into targeted skills that focus on boundary development, interpersonal skills, communication, challenging unhelpful thoughts, self esteem/self concept/self identity, secure attachment within the therapeutic relationship.
Welcome to Whole Integration Therapy! I'm Emily Walton, and I am a Licensed Clinicial Professional Counselor (LPCC). I work from a Relational approach to understand how your past is impacting your present. Working together, we can try new ways of relating in a safe and confidential space. While it is beneficial to work beyond the past, we must first know what we are working with. Once known, we move into targeted skills that focus on boundary development, interpersonal skills, communication, challenging unhelpful thoughts, self esteem/self concept/self identity, secure attachment within the therapeutic relationship.
Shanice Nicole Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101
Hi there! I’m Shanice Peterson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am located in San Diego, licensed in both California and D.C., and I'm really looking forward to supporting you. Throughout my time in the mental health field, I have gained insight into the many challenges people face and how best to support them. My approach to therapy is collaborative, holistic, and strength based. I strive to create a safe space for you to feel empowered to become a better version of yourself.
Hi there! I’m Shanice Peterson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am located in San Diego, licensed in both California and D.C., and I'm really looking forward to supporting you. Throughout my time in the mental health field, I have gained insight into the many challenges people face and how best to support them. My approach to therapy is collaborative, holistic, and strength based. I strive to create a safe space for you to feel empowered to become a better version of yourself.
Dr. Silva is the Chief Behavior Health Officer for San Diego based mental healthcare provider Fusion Care Group. Fusion Care Group is changing the way people think about and receive mental health service and support. We offer a welcoming and accepting environment where you can feel calm and comfortable while in our care. Our relaxed, modern atmosphere and our amazing, highly trained Psychologists, Psychiatrists and therapists are here for you. Our hope is to provide a place to help our clients achieve their life goals, explore life-circumstances, move through difficult life transitions.
Dr. Silva is the Chief Behavior Health Officer for San Diego based mental healthcare provider Fusion Care Group. Fusion Care Group is changing the way people think about and receive mental health service and support. We offer a welcoming and accepting environment where you can feel calm and comfortable while in our care. Our relaxed, modern atmosphere and our amazing, highly trained Psychologists, Psychiatrists and therapists are here for you. Our hope is to provide a place to help our clients achieve their life goals, explore life-circumstances, move through difficult life transitions.
I have over 16 years of experience in the mental health field. My clinical background has been extensive, working in a wide variety of clinical settings & with rather diverse populations. I received both my masters & doctorate from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University. Beyond that, I have earned a post-doctoral specialization in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy through the San Diego Psychoanalytic Institute. I offer Concierge Psychological Services to patient who want top pier care, prompt scheduling & 100% discretion. I also offer Professional Consulting & Clinical Consultation Services.
I have over 16 years of experience in the mental health field. My clinical background has been extensive, working in a wide variety of clinical settings & with rather diverse populations. I received both my masters & doctorate from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University. Beyond that, I have earned a post-doctoral specialization in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy through the San Diego Psychoanalytic Institute. I offer Concierge Psychological Services to patient who want top pier care, prompt scheduling & 100% discretion. I also offer Professional Consulting & Clinical Consultation Services.
Is there an aspect of your career, relationships, or identity that needs sorting out? Are you struggling to make decisions as you prepare to take the next step in your life? Maybe you are feeling anxious or depressed and having difficulty managing stress. I'm here to help. I currently specialize in working with individuals and couples who have struggles with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, difficulty managing stress, life adjustment, trauma, grief and loss, and familial conflict. I utilize a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive approach to help you in your journey toward growth and healing.
Is there an aspect of your career, relationships, or identity that needs sorting out? Are you struggling to make decisions as you prepare to take the next step in your life? Maybe you are feeling anxious or depressed and having difficulty managing stress. I'm here to help. I currently specialize in working with individuals and couples who have struggles with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, difficulty managing stress, life adjustment, trauma, grief and loss, and familial conflict. I utilize a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive approach to help you in your journey toward growth and healing.
My name is Dr. Kimberly Griggs, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California. I have dedicated my career to supporting children, adolescents, and adults as they learn, heal, and grow into their most fulfilled life. I believe in the brain's ability to transcend and transform the complex and beautiful relationship between nature and nurture. I have been treating children, parents, and adults for over 15 years. I enjoy working collaboratively with people from different languages, cultural backgrounds, and religions.
My name is Dr. Kimberly Griggs, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California. I have dedicated my career to supporting children, adolescents, and adults as they learn, heal, and grow into their most fulfilled life. I believe in the brain's ability to transcend and transform the complex and beautiful relationship between nature and nurture. I have been treating children, parents, and adults for over 15 years. I enjoy working collaboratively with people from different languages, cultural backgrounds, and religions.
Accepting the responsibility to change isn’t easy, but it becomes deeply rewarding once you take the first step. Together, we’ll navigate obstacles and reshape your future with clarity and purpose. By exploring what is and isn’t working, we’ll co-create practical strategies tailored to your unique needs and challenges. Our work will help you break through stagnation, fostering a meaningful relationship with yourself and others. You’ll build self-awareness and resilience—empowering you to manifest new possibilities. Through this collaborative process, you’ll create shifts that turn obstacles into opportunities for growth and healing.
Accepting the responsibility to change isn’t easy, but it becomes deeply rewarding once you take the first step. Together, we’ll navigate obstacles and reshape your future with clarity and purpose. By exploring what is and isn’t working, we’ll co-create practical strategies tailored to your unique needs and challenges. Our work will help you break through stagnation, fostering a meaningful relationship with yourself and others. You’ll build self-awareness and resilience—empowering you to manifest new possibilities. Through this collaborative process, you’ll create shifts that turn obstacles into opportunities for growth and healing.
Welcome! I am a Psychologist offering psychotherapy through secure videochat, or Telehealth in CA, VA, MD, DC. This is a convenient and effective way to get the help you need on your schedule where you're comfortable. For more information, see my web page (https://drjeffreymann.com/telehealth/). Frequently the events of our lives get to the point where we feel like so much of our energy is being wasted simply trying to "keep it together". I'm not a believer in magic cures, but there is A LOT than can be done to address the ways we think and behave in our everyday lives that can have a profound impact on our satisfaction with life.
Welcome! I am a Psychologist offering psychotherapy through secure videochat, or Telehealth in CA, VA, MD, DC. This is a convenient and effective way to get the help you need on your schedule where you're comfortable. For more information, see my web page (https://drjeffreymann.com/telehealth/). Frequently the events of our lives get to the point where we feel like so much of our energy is being wasted simply trying to "keep it together". I'm not a believer in magic cures, but there is A LOT than can be done to address the ways we think and behave in our everyday lives that can have a profound impact on our satisfaction with life.
Dr. Vincent Oviedo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101
I provide a warm, collaborative space for self-discovery and healing. My approach combines coaching with evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Positive Psychology, and Person-Centered Therapy, all tailored to your needs. I work with individuals on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, men’s issues, and life transitions. Together, we'll identify your strengths, set achievable goals, and foster lasting change. My goal is to create a nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, empowered, and supported on your journey to growth and meaningful change. Let's get started!
I provide a warm, collaborative space for self-discovery and healing. My approach combines coaching with evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Positive Psychology, and Person-Centered Therapy, all tailored to your needs. I work with individuals on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, men’s issues, and life transitions. Together, we'll identify your strengths, set achievable goals, and foster lasting change. My goal is to create a nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, empowered, and supported on your journey to growth and meaningful change. Let's get started!
I am a first-generation Mexican-American Licensed Psychotherapist. I am passionate about mental health and helping others. If you’re feeling alone, misunderstood, or like a burden to those around you, I am here to hold space for you. Sometimes life can feel dark, stagnant, or not what we expected it to be, and a simple, "it gets better, hang in there," isn't helpful. I can help you process any emotions, gain a different perspective, and develop tools to help life feel meaningful again. Healing takes time, space, and help from those around us.
I am a first-generation Mexican-American Licensed Psychotherapist. I am passionate about mental health and helping others. If you’re feeling alone, misunderstood, or like a burden to those around you, I am here to hold space for you. Sometimes life can feel dark, stagnant, or not what we expected it to be, and a simple, "it gets better, hang in there," isn't helpful. I can help you process any emotions, gain a different perspective, and develop tools to help life feel meaningful again. Healing takes time, space, and help from those around us.
Dr. Kierce is a Licensed Psychologist in California and New York. Her formal training is in school psychology, clinical psychology, and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. She offers individual psychotherapy and psychological testing/assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. She does not believe in a “one size fits all” approach and tailors treatment to each patient's needs. She has extensive experience working with active-duty servicemembers, veterans, and their families.
Dr. Kierce is a Licensed Psychologist in California and New York. Her formal training is in school psychology, clinical psychology, and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. She offers individual psychotherapy and psychological testing/assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. She does not believe in a “one size fits all” approach and tailors treatment to each patient's needs. She has extensive experience working with active-duty servicemembers, veterans, and their families.
Alcohol Detox San Diego | Drug Rehabs San Diego
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, RADT
1 Endorsed
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101
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Best alcohol detox San Diego and drug rehabs San Diego near me Escondido, California providing inpatient, intensive outpatient and alcohol and drug detox centers. When seeking drug rehabs La Jolla substance abuse rehabilitation centers it's critical to find evidence based addiction treatment. The detoxification process and continues in inpatient residential and IOP treatments. A large amount of people that need addiction treatment medical care around drug rehabs San Diego. We teach relapse prevention and include the 12-steps at all of our facilities. We at drug rehabs Escondido can help you today.
If you’re feeling alone, misunderstood, or like a burden to those around you I am here to hold space for you. Sometimes life can feel dark, stagnant or not what we expected it to be and a simple, "it gets better, hang in there" isn't helpful. I can help you process any emotions, gain a different perspective and develop tools in order to help life feel meaningful again. Healing takes time, space and help from those around us. Anyone looking for help with attachment issues, life transitions, trauma, racial stress, addiction, anxiety and depression. I am here to help. (Spanish speaking as well)
If you’re feeling alone, misunderstood, or like a burden to those around you I am here to hold space for you. Sometimes life can feel dark, stagnant or not what we expected it to be and a simple, "it gets better, hang in there" isn't helpful. I can help you process any emotions, gain a different perspective and develop tools in order to help life feel meaningful again. Healing takes time, space and help from those around us. Anyone looking for help with attachment issues, life transitions, trauma, racial stress, addiction, anxiety and depression. I am here to help. (Spanish speaking as well)
There may be times where you have felt alone or like you’re falling behind in navigating life’s challenges. My goal is to help you slow down, lighten your mental load and feel safe bringing your whole self into the therapeutic relationship from your strengths, your struggles, your humor and everything in between. Instead of taking a one-size-fits-all approach, I focus on meeting you where you are - while also helping you see what’s possible with genuine support.
There may be times where you have felt alone or like you’re falling behind in navigating life’s challenges. My goal is to help you slow down, lighten your mental load and feel safe bringing your whole self into the therapeutic relationship from your strengths, your struggles, your humor and everything in between. Instead of taking a one-size-fits-all approach, I focus on meeting you where you are - while also helping you see what’s possible with genuine support.
We offer therapy for Pacific Mind Health patients who are also receiving care through our medication management program, providing a connected and supportive treatment experience. Veronica Calkins is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, and relationships. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and family and couples therapy. She is certified in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and deep-brain theta stimulation.
We offer therapy for Pacific Mind Health patients who are also receiving care through our medication management program, providing a connected and supportive treatment experience. Veronica Calkins is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, and relationships. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and family and couples therapy. She is certified in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and deep-brain theta stimulation.
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Nearby Searches for Downtown, San Diego
- Balboa Park
- Columbia
- Core
- Cortez Hill
- East Village
- Gaslamp Quarter
- Golden Hill
- Little Italy
- Marina
- Midtown
- Park West

