Trauma Focused Therapists in Moreno Mission, San Diego, CA
Sophia Couch - OCD, High-Performing Anxiety Expert
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
5 Endorsed
Moreno Mission, San Diego, CA 92108
As a millennial or Gen Z woman, you may feel capable and driven, yet exhausted by constant pressure and the need to stay in control. From the outside your life looks impressive—you’re responsible, successful, and others rely on you. But internally, your mind rarely slows down. You replay conversations, double-check decisions, and feel pressure to get things exactly right. Your thoughts may loop through “what ifs,” worst-case scenarios, or the fear you missed something important. Even small decisions can feel mentally exhausting.
As a millennial or Gen Z woman, you may feel capable and driven, yet exhausted by constant pressure and the need to stay in control. From the outside your life looks impressive—you’re responsible, successful, and others rely on you. But internally, your mind rarely slows down. You replay conversations, double-check decisions, and feel pressure to get things exactly right. Your thoughts may loop through “what ifs,” worst-case scenarios, or the fear you missed something important. Even small decisions can feel mentally exhausting.
Dr. Ryan O'Keefe - Performance and ADHD Specialist
Psychological Associate, PsyD
6 Endorsed
Moreno Mission, San Diego, CA 92108
Life often asks us to perform at our best—whether in school, sports, career, or relationships. But high standards and constant pressure can leave you feeling drained, stuck, or disconnected from what really matters. You may be pushing forward on the outside while quietly battling stress, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, or self-doubt on the inside. Therapy is a space where you can slow down, reflect, and rediscover balance. Together we’ll explore the patterns holding you back, strengthen what’s already working, and build strategies that help you feel both grounded and capable of moving toward your goals with confidence.
Life often asks us to perform at our best—whether in school, sports, career, or relationships. But high standards and constant pressure can leave you feeling drained, stuck, or disconnected from what really matters. You may be pushing forward on the outside while quietly battling stress, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, or self-doubt on the inside. Therapy is a space where you can slow down, reflect, and rediscover balance. Together we’ll explore the patterns holding you back, strengthen what’s already working, and build strategies that help you feel both grounded and capable of moving toward your goals with confidence.
You're a parent watching your child struggle (school refusal, homework battles, or changes in behavior), wondering if it's a phase or something deeper.
Maybe you're a young adult or college student falling behind, feeling stuck in perfectionism, overwhelmed by competing demands, or questioning why things seem harder than they do for others!
You're looking for more than a label or quick fix. You want to understand what's really happening, how everything fits together, and what supports make sense for your unique situation.
You're a parent watching your child struggle (school refusal, homework battles, or changes in behavior), wondering if it's a phase or something deeper.
Maybe you're a young adult or college student falling behind, feeling stuck in perfectionism, overwhelmed by competing demands, or questioning why things seem harder than they do for others!
You're looking for more than a label or quick fix. You want to understand what's really happening, how everything fits together, and what supports make sense for your unique situation.
Dr. Lauren Wyatt - Trauma and Attachment Expert
Psychological Associate, Ph.D.
1 Endorsed
Moreno Mission, San Diego, CA 92108
You may appear to be holding everything together while privately feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or trapped in the same painful patterns. Trauma, relationship wounds, anxiety, depression, grief, or major life changes may be affecting how safe you feel, how you connect with others, and how you see yourself. Perhaps you understand why you struggle but still cannot seem to change it. Therapy can offer a place to slow down, feel genuinely understood, and begin making sense of what you have been carrying. You do not have to keep navigating it alone.
You may appear to be holding everything together while privately feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or trapped in the same painful patterns. Trauma, relationship wounds, anxiety, depression, grief, or major life changes may be affecting how safe you feel, how you connect with others, and how you see yourself. Perhaps you understand why you struggle but still cannot seem to change it. Therapy can offer a place to slow down, feel genuinely understood, and begin making sense of what you have been carrying. You do not have to keep navigating it alone.
I have been practicing psychotherapy for over 30 years and have a wealth of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I have been trained in psychodynamic therapy, family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and dilaectial behavior therapy. I believe that people have the innate ability to improve their lives when given focused therapeutic attention. My goal as a therapist is to help people develop skills to manage whatever life may bring them. I use emperically based treatment methods, a belief in the strength of the human spirit and a sense of humor to work with clients.
I have been practicing psychotherapy for over 30 years and have a wealth of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I have been trained in psychodynamic therapy, family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and dilaectial behavior therapy. I believe that people have the innate ability to improve their lives when given focused therapeutic attention. My goal as a therapist is to help people develop skills to manage whatever life may bring them. I use emperically based treatment methods, a belief in the strength of the human spirit and a sense of humor to work with clients.
Dr. Cat Beer - Trauma, Burnout & Attachment
Psychological Associate, Ph.D.
5 Endorsed
Moreno Mission, San Diego, CA 92108
From the outside, you’re functioning well—you get things done, show up for others, and carry a lot of responsibility. But internally, it feels different. You may be constantly “on,” overthinking, pushing yourself to meet high expectations, or feeling stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break. You might struggle to slow down, feel overwhelmed by your emotions, or notice the same relationship dynamics repeating. Many of the people I work with have tried therapy before but felt like it didn’t go deep enough. I specialize in working with high-functioning adults who already understand what’s happening—but are ready to create real change.
From the outside, you’re functioning well—you get things done, show up for others, and carry a lot of responsibility. But internally, it feels different. You may be constantly “on,” overthinking, pushing yourself to meet high expectations, or feeling stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break. You might struggle to slow down, feel overwhelmed by your emotions, or notice the same relationship dynamics repeating. Many of the people I work with have tried therapy before but felt like it didn’t go deep enough. I specialize in working with high-functioning adults who already understand what’s happening—but are ready to create real change.
Kristina Sandler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
1 Endorsed
Moreno Mission, San Diego, CA 92101
Are you waking up each morning weighed down by overthinking, replaying past experiences, questioning your relationships, or wondering why you keep falling into the same patterns even when you know they’re hurting you.If so you’re not alone and you don’t have to keep carrying that burden.Hi! I’m Kristina! I love working with pre-teens, adults, couples & families who are navigating anxiety, trauma, personality disorders& relationship challenges.Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck or disconnected from themselves and the people they care about. Together we create a safe and supportive space.
Are you waking up each morning weighed down by overthinking, replaying past experiences, questioning your relationships, or wondering why you keep falling into the same patterns even when you know they’re hurting you.If so you’re not alone and you don’t have to keep carrying that burden.Hi! I’m Kristina! I love working with pre-teens, adults, couples & families who are navigating anxiety, trauma, personality disorders& relationship challenges.Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck or disconnected from themselves and the people they care about. Together we create a safe and supportive space.
My ideal client may be navigating grief, loss, or a significant life transition and feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about the future. They may also be experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship stress, or difficulty coping with change. I work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and take an eclectic approach, drawing from different therapeutic modalities to meet each client’s unique needs. My goal is to create a safe, relatable, and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to build resilience, gain insight, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
My ideal client may be navigating grief, loss, or a significant life transition and feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about the future. They may also be experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship stress, or difficulty coping with change. I work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and take an eclectic approach, drawing from different therapeutic modalities to meet each client’s unique needs. My goal is to create a safe, relatable, and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to build resilience, gain insight, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Dr Hosanna Bonn - Attachment, Codependency, Trauma
Psychologist, PsyD
5 Endorsed
Moreno Mission, San Diego, CA 92108
If you’ve spent years feeling unseen, unsafe, or disconnected—from yourself or others—you’re not alone. I work with adults in San Diego who are healing from childhood trauma, emotional neglect, or growing up in families affected by addiction, conflict, or instability. My approach is depth-oriented and relational, helping you understand how early experiences continue to shape your present. Together, we explore your inner world so you can move from survival to authentic connection—with yourself and those you love.
If you’ve spent years feeling unseen, unsafe, or disconnected—from yourself or others—you’re not alone. I work with adults in San Diego who are healing from childhood trauma, emotional neglect, or growing up in families affected by addiction, conflict, or instability. My approach is depth-oriented and relational, helping you understand how early experiences continue to shape your present. Together, we explore your inner world so you can move from survival to authentic connection—with yourself and those you love.
Hi, I’m Jean Dudley (she/her), a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in San Diego, CA offering telehealth therapy. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating fertility and reproductive mental health concerns, disordered eating, and significant life transitions. I provide a grounded, compassionate, and collaborative approach to therapy. Whether you are coping with reproductive/fertility grief and loss, identity transitions, or anxiety and depression; my aim is to create a safe, affirming environment where you feel heard, understood, and supported in your healing process.
Hi, I’m Jean Dudley (she/her), a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in San Diego, CA offering telehealth therapy. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating fertility and reproductive mental health concerns, disordered eating, and significant life transitions. I provide a grounded, compassionate, and collaborative approach to therapy. Whether you are coping with reproductive/fertility grief and loss, identity transitions, or anxiety and depression; my aim is to create a safe, affirming environment where you feel heard, understood, and supported in your healing process.
I believe in you. You’ve made it here, which means you’ve already taken action for change. Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered on your path to well being. You do not need to be on this journey alone. As a therapist, my goal is to understand your goals as deeply as possible. This will mean changing the way you think, feel, and act on a daily basis. Over time you'll develop useful strategies to modify your thoughts and behaviors. We will know our work is done when you are thriving in the life that you envision. You will take our work with you after we end and reap the benefits throughout your life.
I believe in you. You’ve made it here, which means you’ve already taken action for change. Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered on your path to well being. You do not need to be on this journey alone. As a therapist, my goal is to understand your goals as deeply as possible. This will mean changing the way you think, feel, and act on a daily basis. Over time you'll develop useful strategies to modify your thoughts and behaviors. We will know our work is done when you are thriving in the life that you envision. You will take our work with you after we end and reap the benefits throughout your life.
My passion lies in assisting individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, identity issues, relational challenges, and existential inquiries. I bring extensive experience in working with adults grappling with various addictions, eating disorders, personality disorders, emotion regulation, marital/couple conflicts, and trauma.
My passion lies in assisting individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, identity issues, relational challenges, and existential inquiries. I bring extensive experience in working with adults grappling with various addictions, eating disorders, personality disorders, emotion regulation, marital/couple conflicts, and trauma.
I integrate attachment-based therapy, CBT, trauma-focused approaches, and EMDR to meet your needs.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. I work with teens, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Together, we'll explore the experiences that have shaped you, gain insight into recurring patterns, and develop healthier ways of relating to yourself and others. My approach is warm, collaborative, trauma-informed, and tailored to your unique needs, helping you move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and self-compassion. I provide telehealth therapy throughout California.
I integrate attachment-based therapy, CBT, trauma-focused approaches, and EMDR to meet your needs.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. I work with teens, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Together, we'll explore the experiences that have shaped you, gain insight into recurring patterns, and develop healthier ways of relating to yourself and others. My approach is warm, collaborative, trauma-informed, and tailored to your unique needs, helping you move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and self-compassion. I provide telehealth therapy throughout California.
I help clients interrupt patterns in relationships, set boundaries, confront codependency and learn to have healthy intimacy. My ideal client is someone willing to make healthy changes to their lives in order to improve their overall wellbeing. I have experience working with clients who have depression, anxiety and are struggling with intimacy issues and trauma. I enjoy helping clients learn how to set healthy boundaries so they can have more fulfilling relationships. I take particular interest in helping women develop healthy relationship patterns and fully process prior relationships.
I help clients interrupt patterns in relationships, set boundaries, confront codependency and learn to have healthy intimacy. My ideal client is someone willing to make healthy changes to their lives in order to improve their overall wellbeing. I have experience working with clients who have depression, anxiety and are struggling with intimacy issues and trauma. I enjoy helping clients learn how to set healthy boundaries so they can have more fulfilling relationships. I take particular interest in helping women develop healthy relationship patterns and fully process prior relationships.
Nice to meet you, I'm Jennifer James. I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I'm passionate about helping my clients experience healing and learn the skills that they need to manage challenges in their lives and relationships. I typically work with clients that are struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and relationship problems. I have expertise in working with trauma, abuse, and domestic violence as well. My therapeutic approach is somewhat eclectic. I blend pieces of person-centered therapy with self-compassion, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Nice to meet you, I'm Jennifer James. I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I'm passionate about helping my clients experience healing and learn the skills that they need to manage challenges in their lives and relationships. I typically work with clients that are struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and relationship problems. I have expertise in working with trauma, abuse, and domestic violence as well. My therapeutic approach is somewhat eclectic. I blend pieces of person-centered therapy with self-compassion, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Hello, I’m Jennifer James, LMFT, and Hypnotherapist.
Since 2010, I’ve walked alongside individuals working through trauma, depression, anxiety, and emotional pain. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I’ve helped countless clients untangle patterns of emotional suffering — especially those recovering from narcissistic abuse and unresolved trauma. I also specialize in working Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) in clearing up their trauma and stepping into their power.
Hello, I’m Jennifer James, LMFT, and Hypnotherapist.
Since 2010, I’ve walked alongside individuals working through trauma, depression, anxiety, and emotional pain. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I’ve helped countless clients untangle patterns of emotional suffering — especially those recovering from narcissistic abuse and unresolved trauma. I also specialize in working Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) in clearing up their trauma and stepping into their power.
Hi! I'm Jessica. I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, also known as a connection reviver & hope restorer. As a Native American woman & transplant from New England, I bring a unique perspective to my work, rooted in my belief that we are capable of change. Many of my clients come to me navigating anxiety or depression while managing current events, relationships with parents, partners, work stress, & major life transitions. You may feel stuck in familiar patterns, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Catching yourself wondering, “What am I doing wrong?” Or, feeling stuck in relationships, work, or family dynamics.
Hi! I'm Jessica. I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, also known as a connection reviver & hope restorer. As a Native American woman & transplant from New England, I bring a unique perspective to my work, rooted in my belief that we are capable of change. Many of my clients come to me navigating anxiety or depression while managing current events, relationships with parents, partners, work stress, & major life transitions. You may feel stuck in familiar patterns, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Catching yourself wondering, “What am I doing wrong?” Or, feeling stuck in relationships, work, or family dynamics.
Feeling emotionally overwhelmed or unseen by the ones you hold dear? Feeling stuck can be deeply exhausting. I offer a compassionate and attuned space where emotions are held with care and curiosity rather than judgment. Together, we will work toward greater emotional clarity and a stronger sense of connection with yourself and others. I work with teens and young adults navigating anxiety, stress, self-doubt, and life transitions. Through a supportive and collaborative approach, we focus on building coping skills, emotional clarity, and confidence to support meaningful growth.
Feeling emotionally overwhelmed or unseen by the ones you hold dear? Feeling stuck can be deeply exhausting. I offer a compassionate and attuned space where emotions are held with care and curiosity rather than judgment. Together, we will work toward greater emotional clarity and a stronger sense of connection with yourself and others. I work with teens and young adults navigating anxiety, stress, self-doubt, and life transitions. Through a supportive and collaborative approach, we focus on building coping skills, emotional clarity, and confidence to support meaningful growth.
I believe our psychological & emotional well-being is just as important as our physical well-being. With over 10 years of experience, I have worked alongside individuals from different walks of life; navigating through substance use, anxiety, major depression, trauma, & various life transitions. I have also helped women navigate through their journeys of infertility, pregnancy & postpartum. Coming from a multicultural & multireligious background, I am sure to be culturally sensitive & inquisitive. Taking the first step to seeking help can be hard, but I am here to support you every step of the way.
I believe our psychological & emotional well-being is just as important as our physical well-being. With over 10 years of experience, I have worked alongside individuals from different walks of life; navigating through substance use, anxiety, major depression, trauma, & various life transitions. I have also helped women navigate through their journeys of infertility, pregnancy & postpartum. Coming from a multicultural & multireligious background, I am sure to be culturally sensitive & inquisitive. Taking the first step to seeking help can be hard, but I am here to support you every step of the way.
You've built a life that looks like it's working. You show up, you follow through, you take care of the people who depend on you. And still, something underneath doesn't add up: a low hum of anxiety that doesn't track with your circumstances, a flatness that persists despite doing everything "right," or a reaction that comes on too fast and too hard to explain by the moment that triggered it.
These symptoms are rarely random. They may come from a protective place - a learned attempt to prevent pain, threat, or overwhelm from happening again. Our work helps you understand what that was and build the safety to respond differently.
You've built a life that looks like it's working. You show up, you follow through, you take care of the people who depend on you. And still, something underneath doesn't add up: a low hum of anxiety that doesn't track with your circumstances, a flatness that persists despite doing everything "right," or a reaction that comes on too fast and too hard to explain by the moment that triggered it.
These symptoms are rarely random. They may come from a protective place - a learned attempt to prevent pain, threat, or overwhelm from happening again. Our work helps you understand what that was and build the safety to respond differently.
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