Trauma Focused Therapists in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA
In our work together, my essential goal is that you feel heard, respected, and understood. I find that one of the most important predictors of effective therapy starts with the relationship between client and therapist. I consider my role as your therapist an honor. I aim to create a comfortable, inviting, and safe space for you to share, and for us to work collectively. I feel your voice is just as, if not more, valuable than mine. With over 16 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, I am confident that working collaboratively, you will find our time together beneficial.
In our work together, my essential goal is that you feel heard, respected, and understood. I find that one of the most important predictors of effective therapy starts with the relationship between client and therapist. I consider my role as your therapist an honor. I aim to create a comfortable, inviting, and safe space for you to share, and for us to work collectively. I feel your voice is just as, if not more, valuable than mine. With over 16 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, I am confident that working collaboratively, you will find our time together beneficial.
Navigating life's circumstances and challenges can take up a lot of space in our lives. Maybe you are looking for more spaciousness, more time for yourself, or an extra ear to listen to and fully "get" you. Or perhaps anxiety or depression has become a constant presence, and you desire a change and want more connection. Sharing our experiences with others provides an opportunity to feel understood. In a therapeutic relationship, we explore patterns and coping strategies to better form a picture of how we operate in the world. It can help us identify what is and isn't working towards getting your needs met more fully.
Navigating life's circumstances and challenges can take up a lot of space in our lives. Maybe you are looking for more spaciousness, more time for yourself, or an extra ear to listen to and fully "get" you. Or perhaps anxiety or depression has become a constant presence, and you desire a change and want more connection. Sharing our experiences with others provides an opportunity to feel understood. In a therapeutic relationship, we explore patterns and coping strategies to better form a picture of how we operate in the world. It can help us identify what is and isn't working towards getting your needs met more fully.
As a therapist who is depth-oriented, body centered, sex, relational, and trauma focused, I believe that creating a deeper connection between our physical, mental, emotional, sexual, and spiritual self, we can move forward in life with greater ease and experience the world anew.
Our personal journey is both joyous and challenging. Life brings us things where sometimes we become lost and struggle. During these times, we may need to reach out to someone who is caring and nurturing - someone who will listen and is knowledgeable. These are just some of the things that you may find challenging and cause us to suffer: Life Transitions Relationships Issues Depression, Anxiety, & Loneliness Low Self-Esteem Lack of Clear Purpose Grief & Bereavement LGBTQ & Coming Out Issues Issues of Sex, Sexuality, & Alternative Sexuality Trauma Related Issues.
As a therapist who is depth-oriented, body centered, sex, relational, and trauma focused, I believe that creating a deeper connection between our physical, mental, emotional, sexual, and spiritual self, we can move forward in life with greater ease and experience the world anew.
Our personal journey is both joyous and challenging. Life brings us things where sometimes we become lost and struggle. During these times, we may need to reach out to someone who is caring and nurturing - someone who will listen and is knowledgeable. These are just some of the things that you may find challenging and cause us to suffer: Life Transitions Relationships Issues Depression, Anxiety, & Loneliness Low Self-Esteem Lack of Clear Purpose Grief & Bereavement LGBTQ & Coming Out Issues Issues of Sex, Sexuality, & Alternative Sexuality Trauma Related Issues.
Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC
5 Endorsed
Hillcrest, San Diego, CA 92103
Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services provides comprehensive psychotherapy services for individuals, couples, and families so they can heal through traumas and overcome their mental, emotional, psychological, and interpersonal challenges so that they can experience a life worth living with joy, connection, empowerment, and love. We are a group of experienced, passionate, and dedicated therapists who are committed to an exceptional quality of care, and utilizing a range of best practice modalities to facilitate transformation in people’s lives. We offer psychotherapy services to children of all ages, adults, families, and couples.
Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services provides comprehensive psychotherapy services for individuals, couples, and families so they can heal through traumas and overcome their mental, emotional, psychological, and interpersonal challenges so that they can experience a life worth living with joy, connection, empowerment, and love. We are a group of experienced, passionate, and dedicated therapists who are committed to an exceptional quality of care, and utilizing a range of best practice modalities to facilitate transformation in people’s lives. We offer psychotherapy services to children of all ages, adults, families, and couples.
You're here because fully living the life you envision remains out of reach despite your best efforts. You know that something is getting in the way of achieving your passion & purpose. But you haven't yet found a way to get free of those blocks, or you're searching for ways to step fully into peak performance. As a therapist since 1974, I combine the best ingredients of conventional therapies with the speed of the newer "power" therapies (like EMDR & EFT) & an integrative health orientation. The result: you get faster more effective results & better solutions. Free phone consult.
You're here because fully living the life you envision remains out of reach despite your best efforts. You know that something is getting in the way of achieving your passion & purpose. But you haven't yet found a way to get free of those blocks, or you're searching for ways to step fully into peak performance. As a therapist since 1974, I combine the best ingredients of conventional therapies with the speed of the newer "power" therapies (like EMDR & EFT) & an integrative health orientation. The result: you get faster more effective results & better solutions. Free phone consult.
COUPLES: Are you struggling with feeling close and connected with your partner or other loved ones? Do you feel like you get caught in the same cycle over little (and big) topics? Do you want to become best friends and lovers again? INDIVIDUALS: Do you want to feel more free to be yourself? More confident in your choices? Perhaps there are some emotional wounds that need healing and/or you need to feel less alone with yourself and with those you love. ALL: Do you want to love and respect the opposite sex (or your own) better? Feel safer in relationships again? It's never too late to uncover your true self and to truly live.
COUPLES: Are you struggling with feeling close and connected with your partner or other loved ones? Do you feel like you get caught in the same cycle over little (and big) topics? Do you want to become best friends and lovers again? INDIVIDUALS: Do you want to feel more free to be yourself? More confident in your choices? Perhaps there are some emotional wounds that need healing and/or you need to feel less alone with yourself and with those you love. ALL: Do you want to love and respect the opposite sex (or your own) better? Feel safer in relationships again? It's never too late to uncover your true self and to truly live.
I believe strong, healthy, and supportive relationships are the cornerstones of healing. Your sense of belonging, intention and feeling seen are at the heart my practice. My intention is to help you explore the adaptive patterns you have developed and work towards challenging the patterns you would like to shift. You are the experts of your own lives, I simply offer a new perspective and hopefully encourage you to find clarity in the areas of your life which are ambiguous, hurtful or distressing.
I believe strong, healthy, and supportive relationships are the cornerstones of healing. Your sense of belonging, intention and feeling seen are at the heart my practice. My intention is to help you explore the adaptive patterns you have developed and work towards challenging the patterns you would like to shift. You are the experts of your own lives, I simply offer a new perspective and hopefully encourage you to find clarity in the areas of your life which are ambiguous, hurtful or distressing.
My approach is curious, warm, and direct. I provide depth-oriented therapy; we will work together to uncover the root causes of your concerns to make meaningful and lasting change. If you're seeking Individual Therapy: We’ll explore the thoughts, emotions, and behavior patterns that leave you feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or unfulfilled. I can help you find relief from symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, low self-esteem, and relationship challenges. Together, we’ll uncover new ways to cope, heal, and move forward with purpose.
My approach is curious, warm, and direct. I provide depth-oriented therapy; we will work together to uncover the root causes of your concerns to make meaningful and lasting change. If you're seeking Individual Therapy: We’ll explore the thoughts, emotions, and behavior patterns that leave you feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or unfulfilled. I can help you find relief from symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, low self-esteem, and relationship challenges. Together, we’ll uncover new ways to cope, heal, and move forward with purpose.
An authentic connection with your therapist is key to the healing process. I approach therapy with a desire to build a therapeutic relationship that provides comfort and trust to explore your unique needs. I provide treatment for individuals, couples, and families coping with anxiety, trauma, relationship conflicts, and sexual health. I offer a warm and safe interpersonal space to help you reach your goals using evidenced based interventions.
An authentic connection with your therapist is key to the healing process. I approach therapy with a desire to build a therapeutic relationship that provides comfort and trust to explore your unique needs. I provide treatment for individuals, couples, and families coping with anxiety, trauma, relationship conflicts, and sexual health. I offer a warm and safe interpersonal space to help you reach your goals using evidenced based interventions.
Therapy is an opportunity for growth and introspection. It is a way to learn how external and internal worlds intertwine to produce thoughts and behaviors that are either already conducive to a healthy, productive life—or could be improved upon. You don’t have to be in a crisis to come to therapy. Preventative care is just as important. My aim is to support you as you navigate the challenges life throws at you including fear and anxiety, interpersonal relationship discord, stresses of professional life, and unresolved conflict from childhood.
Therapy is an opportunity for growth and introspection. It is a way to learn how external and internal worlds intertwine to produce thoughts and behaviors that are either already conducive to a healthy, productive life—or could be improved upon. You don’t have to be in a crisis to come to therapy. Preventative care is just as important. My aim is to support you as you navigate the challenges life throws at you including fear and anxiety, interpersonal relationship discord, stresses of professional life, and unresolved conflict from childhood.
I am newly Licensed Marriage and Family therapist with 5+ years of experience working with various populations such as children, teens, and adults. My ideal client is someone 12+ going through a major life transition and/or realizing the need to address current and past emotional wounds. Someone who may struggle with co-occuring disorders such as anxiety, depression, and/or PTSD or addictions seeking alternative approaches outside of just talk therapy.
I am newly Licensed Marriage and Family therapist with 5+ years of experience working with various populations such as children, teens, and adults. My ideal client is someone 12+ going through a major life transition and/or realizing the need to address current and past emotional wounds. Someone who may struggle with co-occuring disorders such as anxiety, depression, and/or PTSD or addictions seeking alternative approaches outside of just talk therapy.
Allyson Ford Eating Disorder & OCD
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
7 Endorsed
Hillcrest, San Diego, CA 92103
If you're struggling with an Eating Disorder, you know it’s not just about the food. Maybe restricting, bingeing, or purging started as a way to cope with trauma, stress, or overwhelming emotions. But now it feels like the ED is running your life. You’re stuck in a loop of obsessive thoughts and behaviors, disconnected from yourself and your loved ones, and wondering if healing is even possible. I know what it is like to be in that place. You’re not alone. And you don’t have to keep living this way. Together, we’ll work to reconnect you to your authentic self, your values, and build a life of meaning outside of your Eating Disorder.
If you're struggling with an Eating Disorder, you know it’s not just about the food. Maybe restricting, bingeing, or purging started as a way to cope with trauma, stress, or overwhelming emotions. But now it feels like the ED is running your life. You’re stuck in a loop of obsessive thoughts and behaviors, disconnected from yourself and your loved ones, and wondering if healing is even possible. I know what it is like to be in that place. You’re not alone. And you don’t have to keep living this way. Together, we’ll work to reconnect you to your authentic self, your values, and build a life of meaning outside of your Eating Disorder.
Our story affects the way we define our identities and give meaning to our lives. Sometimes our stories become a barrier to living our lives to the fullest and finding fulfillment in our relationships. I focus on empowering you to re-story your experiences so you can move out of limiting interpretations and arrive at, or renew, your preferred identity that is congruent with your values.
Our story affects the way we define our identities and give meaning to our lives. Sometimes our stories become a barrier to living our lives to the fullest and finding fulfillment in our relationships. I focus on empowering you to re-story your experiences so you can move out of limiting interpretations and arrive at, or renew, your preferred identity that is congruent with your values.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience, and I am truly passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate life’s challenges. I also work closely with parents, offering support in strengthening their parenting skills and guiding them through the complexities of child development. I believe that the most effective therapy is built upon a strong, collaborative relationship between therapist and patient. My approach is rooted in a deep commitment to fostering self-awareness and enhancing the overall quality of life for my clients.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience, and I am truly passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate life’s challenges. I also work closely with parents, offering support in strengthening their parenting skills and guiding them through the complexities of child development. I believe that the most effective therapy is built upon a strong, collaborative relationship between therapist and patient. My approach is rooted in a deep commitment to fostering self-awareness and enhancing the overall quality of life for my clients.
Berenice Vazquez Badillo
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, ATR-BC
Hillcrest, San Diego, CA 92103
Sometimes it becomes challenging managing the ebb and flow of life and we become isolated, stressed and overwhelmed. Our past wounds always seem to sneak up on us when we least expect. Life transitions can be difficult in that they take much adjustment and effort. There is such a pressing need to invest in yourself and in the building of healthy relationships. You need to spark the parts of yourself that harnests vitality and make life worth living. Investing in your mental health can reveal solutions as well as provide you skills that will last a lifetime. Whatever your need we can work together to find solutions.
Sometimes it becomes challenging managing the ebb and flow of life and we become isolated, stressed and overwhelmed. Our past wounds always seem to sneak up on us when we least expect. Life transitions can be difficult in that they take much adjustment and effort. There is such a pressing need to invest in yourself and in the building of healthy relationships. You need to spark the parts of yourself that harnests vitality and make life worth living. Investing in your mental health can reveal solutions as well as provide you skills that will last a lifetime. Whatever your need we can work together to find solutions.
Help Therapy | Mental Health Services
Psychologist, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT, NP, PNP
1 Endorsed
Hillcrest, San Diego, CA 92103
Help Therapy boasts a network of more than 150 licensed clinical psychologists, LCSWs, LMFTs, and NPs, spanning over 100 specialties and treatment areas. Services we provide including psychotherapy, psychological evaluations and psychiatric services. By completing an intake form on HelpTherapy.com, you'll be paired with a therapist tailored to your specific treatment requirements, insurance coverage, and location preferences. You have the flexibility to choose how you'd like to connect with your provider—whether in-person, online, or via phone.
Help Therapy boasts a network of more than 150 licensed clinical psychologists, LCSWs, LMFTs, and NPs, spanning over 100 specialties and treatment areas. Services we provide including psychotherapy, psychological evaluations and psychiatric services. By completing an intake form on HelpTherapy.com, you'll be paired with a therapist tailored to your specific treatment requirements, insurance coverage, and location preferences. You have the flexibility to choose how you'd like to connect with your provider—whether in-person, online, or via phone.
I work with individuals who have experienced traumatic events which they may need help overcoming. During my postdoctoral fellowship, I treated active military diagnosed with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse by conducting both individual and group therapy. Working with active military, I learned how to gain the individual's trust and confidence to let me into their lives, providing a nonjudgmental space to process life's events. My research has concentrated on men's issues. My doctoral dissertation focused on professional boxers and how they adjusted to retirement once the fame and fortune was gone.
I work with individuals who have experienced traumatic events which they may need help overcoming. During my postdoctoral fellowship, I treated active military diagnosed with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse by conducting both individual and group therapy. Working with active military, I learned how to gain the individual's trust and confidence to let me into their lives, providing a nonjudgmental space to process life's events. My research has concentrated on men's issues. My doctoral dissertation focused on professional boxers and how they adjusted to retirement once the fame and fortune was gone.
Choosing a therapist can be a daunting task, and I believe that finding that right fit is an essential part of your therapeutic journey. I place great value on the therapeutic relationship and will strive to earn your trust while fostering a relaxed, empathetic and supportive environment. I take a collaborative approach and work at a pace that feels comfortable for you as I appreciate just how challenging this work can be. I have considerable experience in working with military, I specialize in couple therapy using EFT, I'm certified in the model of AEDP and I have experience facilitating DBT, EFT and Codependency groups.
Choosing a therapist can be a daunting task, and I believe that finding that right fit is an essential part of your therapeutic journey. I place great value on the therapeutic relationship and will strive to earn your trust while fostering a relaxed, empathetic and supportive environment. I take a collaborative approach and work at a pace that feels comfortable for you as I appreciate just how challenging this work can be. I have considerable experience in working with military, I specialize in couple therapy using EFT, I'm certified in the model of AEDP and I have experience facilitating DBT, EFT and Codependency groups.
I am a bilingual, bi-cultural psychotherapist with the capability to provide therapy in both English and Spanish. I strive to provide a comfortable, judgement-free, therapeutic relationship with my clients in order to help them develop insight into their past and current struggles. I am very passionate about helping individuals process and heal their childhood wounds as they can have a huge impact throughout the course of our lives and can manifest in several different ways, such as, relationship issues, addictions, mental health struggles, and can also affect the way we transition into different stages of our lives.
I am a bilingual, bi-cultural psychotherapist with the capability to provide therapy in both English and Spanish. I strive to provide a comfortable, judgement-free, therapeutic relationship with my clients in order to help them develop insight into their past and current struggles. I am very passionate about helping individuals process and heal their childhood wounds as they can have a huge impact throughout the course of our lives and can manifest in several different ways, such as, relationship issues, addictions, mental health struggles, and can also affect the way we transition into different stages of our lives.
We all have goals, strengths, needs, and difficulties that present themselves daily. If you have been impacted by increased stress or trauma, a new diagnosis, need more coping skills, are becoming familiar with mental health or this is your 10th round of therapy, I welcome you. Life is a journey and healing is non-linear so I seek to provide a nonjudgmental, safe space for us to explore where healing and recovery can take place in your life. Intersectionality is a key component of my practice, so every aspect of your identity is welcome here.
We all have goals, strengths, needs, and difficulties that present themselves daily. If you have been impacted by increased stress or trauma, a new diagnosis, need more coping skills, are becoming familiar with mental health or this is your 10th round of therapy, I welcome you. Life is a journey and healing is non-linear so I seek to provide a nonjudgmental, safe space for us to explore where healing and recovery can take place in your life. Intersectionality is a key component of my practice, so every aspect of your identity is welcome here.
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