Therapists in Mission Hills, San Diego, CA

Barbara Varga
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My goal as a therapist is to help individuals and couples realize their full potential in a safe, caring, nurturing and challenging environment.
Adriana B Molina
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling stuck, experiencing burnout, overwhelmed or struggling to deal with the day to day stressors of life? Perhaps you are feeling challenged by anxiety, depression or a relationship? Are you struggling to make the changes you have been hoping to achieve in your life? Are you a member of a BIPOC community or other resilient community who is feeling isolated, overwhelmed and desiring a safe space to heal?
Not accepting new clients

Susie Ro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
Hello- My name is Susie and I have over 17 years of experience in the field of clinical social work. I received my Master of Social Work degree from State University of New York-Albany in 2005.

Andy Myers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Please check out my website by clicking the link to the left. I have expertise helping clients with depression, anxiety, self esteem issues, relationship difficulties, trauma/PTSD, sexual compulsivity and sexual difficulties, addictive behaviors/substance abuse, and providing LGBTQ affirmative therapy. I have worked within the Naval Hospital Medical System and have experience treating Veterans and Active Duty Service Members.

Wendy Kessler
MSW, FT
Grief is a journey that can be unfamiliar, uncertain, and unpredictable. However, it is a path that you don't have to travel alone, and it can be helpful to have a guide.

Julie Hassler
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC, LPCC, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Our relationships can provide us feelings of connection and safety, and give our lives meaning and purpose. They can also bring us pain and disappointment. Is your relationship in trouble? I specialize with issues that can result within relationships, from premarital to divorce, as well as blended family concerns. Whether communication issues, unresolvable conflict, infidelity/affair, addiction, abuse or mental health issues have affected your connection and attunement, I can give you the tools to turn things around in the present and the techniques to provide consistent connection in the future.
Waitlist for new clients

Lauren Woolley
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Experiencing anxiety can feel isolating, even when surrounded by caring people. You're wearing a smile on the outside; but on the inside, you feel overwhelmed. You worry that your stress is impacting those you love. You've tried different strategies to reduce it. They aren't helping. Deep inside you know there's a better way to live, but you're not sure how to do it. The idea of going to therapy feels vulnerable, but you're willing to try it at this point. You just want to feel better.

Shannon Little
LPC Intern, MA, APCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you desire change and healing in areas of your life, I would love to walk alongside you in the counseling room to unpack your story and help you explore what that healing could look like. My aim is to provide a safe, compassionate, and authentic space for you to feel seen and known as you process your present and past. If you're hoping to address traumatic memories and PTSD symptoms, I also provide EMDR therapy as a specialized option for working through trauma and distressing experiences.

Micaela Magazzu-Alaman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California and Colorado. I specialize in working with individuals with anxiety and Body-Focused-Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), such as hair-pulling and skin-picking. I help individuals and families through a variety of life transitions, depression, work/school stress, and relationships. I have experience providing psychotherapy to children, utilizing play therapy approaches as well as parent skills training.
Not accepting new clients
Joelle A Tonkovich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering therapy to adults, children, adolescents, and families. I have worked extensively with issues related to depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, and abuse (physical abuse,sexual abuse, neglect, child endangerment, and domestic violence). I believe that healing, growth, and lasting change can occur within the safety of a therapeutic relationship. I provide a safe, confidential, and supportive environment in which issues can be explored.

Jessica Hancock Fodor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I believe in helping people change from the inside out - not just addressing their day-to-day struggles but the feelings, beliefs and expectations that underlie them to bring about lasting change. By exploring these core issues and learning new tools to deal with them, you can break free from the obstacles that interfere with satisfaction and fulfillment in your life and relationships.

Aimee Cornelius Pearson
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified
Verified
I help individuals work on life issues tied to anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, stress symptoms tied to childhood trauma, and families struggling with behavioral challenges. I teach communication skills that help with difficult relationships. These skills include helping my clients improve their power, voice, and contact with significant others. I lead groups that provide a safe environment to help heal emotional pain and teach new ways of relating to others. I employ many approaches in psychotherapy, including psychodynamic, gestalt, somatic experiencing, EMDR, Pesso-Boyden and cognitive behavioral. I offer testing and assessment for ADHD, PTSD and relational attachment issues.

Erica Moses
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and related disorders, as well as helping partners reconnect through couple therapy. I specialize in making effective, evidence-based therapies for PTSD and related disorders and relationship distress available to the community. These short-term therapies exist but are rarely available outside of large institutions. I am trained, certified, and have expertise in numerous therapies to help you live a full life.

Merissa A. Mathews
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you experiencing low self-esteem, anxiety, feeling stuck in a dark place of depression or addiction? Maybe you are experiencing challenges with feeling too needy in relationships or having difficulty connecting emotionally. Perhaps, you are wanting to be more assertive, have less stress in social situations, and have more confidence at work. Past experiences can strongly influence the way you feel about yourself and the world. Past events can be anything from experiencing emotional/physical/sexual abuse, bullying, emotional neglect, experiencing racial trauma, or not feeling accepted for being LGBTQ+.
Waitlist for new clients

Jordan Sybrandt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
You just don't know what to do anymore. You're not even sure if therapy works, but you know you've got to do something different. You've tried to figure it out on your own and you feel stuck. Therapy can help if you're willing to put in the work, learn new skills and commit to using them. Yes, you can actually recover from anxiety, phobias and even traumatic experiences. And this is more than just learning to live with a psychological limp.
Not accepting new clients

Andee Woolf
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
No one is an expert more on your life than you. However, sometimes inviting in trusted support helps you get perspective on your fears, disappointments, and confusion about next steps in life. No matter the season of life, asking for help is both courageous and what moves you forward. Your resiliency and your strengths are how you navigate through life’s challenges. You and your loved ones are not a diagnosis; being human is not a flaw but a strength to be honored. If you are trying to figure out if therapy is right for you, check out: NPR Life Kit: Start Therapy (https://one.npr.org/?sharedMediaId=975685219:975723299).

Christina (Heymoss) Perez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Change begins with one. Often we want that change to come from our partner, a friend, or maybe a family member. Life is a complicated web of relationships, all of which have an influence on how we react. You are here because something in your life isn't working. I am here to assist you in thinking about your situation in a different way. I work with individuals and couples who are struggling in their relationships with each other as well as in their personal relationship with self. I serve as a calm and empathic space for the process.

Hallie E Herbert
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
In hopes of meeting your needs, and providing you and your family an unhurried therapeutic experience, I maintain an intentionally small private practice in a comfortable San Diego neighborhood.
Waitlist for new clients

Liz Weisenburger
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, MS, CRC, APCC
Verified
Verified
Being diagnosed with a chronic illness &/or acquiring a disability can brings dramatic life change for you and your loved ones. A new prognosis, sudden trauma, congenital health condition, or the gradual onset of a life with imposed limits can bring isolation, overwhelm, & clueless as you seek to figure out how you will navigate your new “normal." Like most people who fall ill or encounter disability, you have no blueprint for how to move forward to recover a meaningful life for yourself.

Loretta Lowery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
If you're looking for support and guidance through a challenging time or you are contemplating making a change and want explore moving in a new direction in your life, therapy is a great first step. I have 25+ years of experience working with individuals to help them get a better understanding of the issues and challenges that are creating difficulties in their lives. With compassion, warmth and a safe environment, we will work together identifying issues, gaining insights into unhealthy patterns, setting goals for the future and making the changes you desire for a more fulfilling life.
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What type of Mission Hills, San Diego mental health professional is right for me?
While most types of therapy have a lot in common, they also fall into clusters that share core features, such as cognitive therapies or psychodynamic approaches. It is important to seek someone who practices evidence-based therapy, meaning one or more forms of treatment that have been scientifically evaluated and tested, and demonstrate consistent improvement for a majority of patients.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist or psychologist, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist or psychologist, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
How to find a therapist or counselor in Mission Hills, San Diego?
When looking to find a therapist, start by considering training and credentials. Studies also indicate that the therapeutic alliance, or the relationship the client develops with the therapist, is an important factor in their ability to work together to achieve the client’s goals.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
How to use my insurance?
Understanding cost and insurance coverage is an important concern for many people. With some basic research and conversations with prospective therapists, you should be able to have a good understanding of the best way to afford therapy.