Every person I work with has strengths that help in overcoming anxiety, depression, or relationship problems. Discovering these assets, combined with new strategies, guidance, and effort provides a path towards recovery. I am here to offer you hope that there is no need to stay stuck in pain associated with these conditions. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety and relationship problems. For more information, please see my website at https://www.conniefox.com

Painful feeling such as anxiety, the aftermath of having experienced a traumatic event, and disconnect from loved ones can feel overwhelming. It is difficult to find joy in life when we are struggling with one of these challenges. Therapy can be a place to consider new ways to work towards your goals, to find new sources of joy, and to reduce the experience of pain.

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.

Movement and healing are possible! Sometimes we get stuck. I love working with individuals and couples that desire to experience freedom from the impact of old wounds and unsatisfying relationship patterns. I provide short and long term therapy for people who are desiring to process trauma or disturbing life events, such as accidents, sudden loss of loved ones, and past physical, sexual, or emotional abuse. I also work with people who desire to navigate life transitions well, examine unhelpful patterns in their life that get in the way of thriving, and experience relief from anxiety.

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 feeling stuck or confused about next steps in life. No matter the season of life you are in, asking for help is both courageous and what moves you forward. Your resiliency and the combined power of 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.

I have been working in the field of psychology for over 25 years. I am a licensed MFT and Psychologist. My specialties include couple, individual and family therapy. Over the past 15 years, I have become established here in San Diego from LA where I completed my training, schooling and early career. I began in social work with in-home foster care, expanding to mental health therapy for children and family systems. The treatment of individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety and depression has developed into deeper work with couples improving communication and safety in their relationships.

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.

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.

My specialty is in the area of issues unique to women. I aim to assist women in managing the daily struggle with worries and concerns that are difficult to overcome which may be related to being a daughter, wife, mother or professional. I also specialize in pregnancy related struggles whether it be infertility or postpartum. Finally, I have a great deal of knowledge and understanding about medical traumas individuals are struggling to recover from. I will help you to identify clear goals for treatment and partner with you in the process of reaching those goals. I look forward to speaking with you!

When client and therapist form a connection, a healing process begins. Within the context of a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship, new growth, development, and joy can emerge for children, teens, adults, and couples. Pain and stuckness can be shared, understood, and integrated, freeing the spirit to live more fully and creatively. I enjoy working with individuals and couples to improve self-esteem, communication and intimacy. I've specialized with adolescents and families for thirty years. I also provide clinical supervision for psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and MFT's, both licensed and pre-licensed. I also love working with artists and writers to enhance their creativity.

Welcome! My name is Jacque Smith, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working in the mental health field for over 20 years. I offer individual and relationship psychotherapy in a comfortable, relaxed office in Mission Valley. My goal is to help people develop sustainable coping skills to deal with a variety of issues. ** You will learn so much more about my practice by visiting me at www.sdpsychotherapist.com **

I love working with professionals, students, and academics who, despite their intellectual prowess, are encountering difficulties in emotional regulation, interpersonal relationships, and existential issues. Because of my IT background, I especially like working with gamers, programmers, and introverts. Whether it is setting up a personal SLA for how you want to interact in relationships, applying RPG and other gaming paradigms to life, or having familiarity with life in the corporate world, we can quickly develop a shared understanding and language that reflects your world.

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.

Do you have anxiety, important decisions to make, feel alone and overwhelmed? Do you desire feel a strong direction in your life? I can help you gain clarity and live a fulfilling and healthy life within your current situation and onward to your goals. Life will start to feel in right again. My specialty is to empower you.

Are you satisfied with the kinds of relationships you have in your life? If you have struggled to form meaningful connections with others, we can work together to improve this. Whatever the origins, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and abuse. My focus is helping people move towards the life they would like to live and developing meaningful relationships with others. I believe that we can define our own future instead of letting life, our past, or others define it for us.

I particularly enjoy working with individuals who are creative yet highly anxious and depressed. Innovators find an improved capacity to create with informed anxiety management. I am a harm reductionist who embraces the belief that addiction is a brain disease and not a character defect and that persons with addictive illness need more clinically-informed care. I support authenticity for both the client and the therapist, understanding that little can hurt us when we are at peace with the truth of our own stories.

I understand that everyone sometimes encounters obstacles in their lives that seem insurmountable. My goal is to create a therapeutic environment that allows each client to reach his or her full potential. I will work with you to address your symptoms and help you to rediscover your inner strengths to deal more effectively with your life's challenges and to guide you in the development of new life skills. I believe that each person is unique and therefore deserves an individual approach to therapy.

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.

Are you a people-pleasing person? Afraid of hurting others' feelings by saying no to them? Do you chronically worry, feel depressed and irritable? Do you experience explosive anger towards your family? Anxiety may make you feel tense and have uncomfortable physical sensations such as racing heartbeat, nausea, or difficulty breathing. In a supportive environment, I can teach you skills to discover why anxiety, or low self-confidence and fear of independence control your life. We'll focus on understanding the source of these and other challenges so that with a new awareness you may reclaim your real self.

Hello! I am a licensed psychologist with 20+ years of experience. I work with adults and late adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, life transitions, trauma, and women's issues. I welcome clients representing various identities, including LGBTQII, diverse cultures and religions. I combine interpersonal/dynamic, CBT and ACT methods with mindfulness based strategies, while nurturing a compassionate and safe relationship. In practice, this means I will work with you to find patterns in your life that may be causing problems, and collaborate on finding new ways of relating to yourself or others.