Couples Counseling Therapists in North Hills, San Diego, CA

I believe that reaching out for help is one of the bravest steps in your healing and I am honored and passionate to walk alongside individuals, couples , and families; aiding you as you strive towards healing the emotional wounds you carry. I work to create a client-centered space in which my clients feel respected and safe to be vulnerable - to give a voice to and explore your painful, broken attachments and fears. I often utilize the Enneagram, a self awareness tool, alongside EFT to aid my clients in becoming more aware of what’s occurring internally and relationally.

Are you feeling disconnected from your partner , struggling to communicate, or having relationship difficulties? Are you experiencing relationship distress and feeling unhappy in your relationship? Do you want to build better intimacy and emotional closeness in your relationship with your romantic partner ? If you are looking to reconnect with your partner , strengthen your bond and intimacy, learn ways to manage conflict better, and enjoy the benefits of a healthy and lasting intimate relationship, then I may be the ideal fit for you! I can teach you evidence-based skills to communicate better and strengthen your relationship.

What part of your life is most impacting you? If you answered sexuality, then let's talk! I specialize in issues regarding sex and sexuality- there can be issues of shame, abuse, discrimination, judgment, confusion, and secrecy- and I would love to help you define what your vision of sexual health looks like and feels like for you, your partner , and your family.

As well as doing my own personal work, I have treated individuals, couples and families for many years in northern and southern California. The process of therapy is profoundly effective. I feel privileged to have witnessed genuine growth and transformation in the people I have treated. You can change your life for the better through the therapeutic process.

I'm passionate about helping people explore their stories in creative ways to empower them to live fully and authentically. In therapy, I create a safe and sacred space where people can understand both their power and their pain, heal from the wounds and trauma of their pasts, and move forward in their lives into meaning, freedom and wholeness. I have an active, engaged, personal and empathic style, and I strive to help my clients feel comfortable and known.

We, as humans, are wired for relationship and connection. Often challenges in life bring about difficulties that are deeply troubling and painful and get in the way of our relationship with our self and others. My desire is to help you navigate these challenges to help restore hope and healing in your life and relationships with others. I approach our time together as an honor and privilege, and want our time to be safe and transformational.

My approach in therapy will help you explore possibilities for a better quality of life. Whether it is managing stress, anxiety, and depression or working to improve your relationships with others, I work to understand your needs and progress toward your goals. I provide support and practical skills to help you progress in your personal growth.

At Mission Valley Psychology, Inc., we aim to provide the highest quality care with parameters that fit your lifestyle. We focus on both individual and couples therapy for adults 18 and older. Whether you are going through a life transition, struggling with depression or anxiety, or simply need an outlet to quiet your mind, we are here for you.

Barbara is a bilingual (Spanish), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT# 121563), providing psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families. She is a survivor of postpartum depression and has a passion for facilitating individuals' healing. Barbara's personal and professional experiences guide her therapeutic lens to meet you where you are and work as a partner to create a balanced life. She believes that you are the expert in your life. She uses her empathetic listening, acknowledgement and sincerity to develop a positive open relationship with you.

I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy to help help individuals connect with themselves and others. Before becoming a therapist, I had extensive experience working with parents and their children (birth through teenage years). Much of this has carried over into the therapy room with couples and families. I am passionate about helping individuals grow and heal while they navigate the everyday tasks of careers, family life, and being in relationship with others.

As a psychologist, I am compassionate, experienced, and down to earth. I enjoy working with adults and children, and I am committed to understanding my clients and helping you reach your goals. I believe that change is possible with patience and effort. The path to transformation is a commitment that must be made collaboratively by both of us. If you are or your child is experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, or behavioral problems it may be time to seek psychological help. Feel free to call me and I'll give you my professional opinion on your next steps.

I help couples connect. I specialize in helping couples feeling disconnected from each other; communicate better, heal from injuries to the relationship or simply start out right in their marriages. I provide a safe structure where couples can share openly, understand why they argue and begin breaking the negative cycle they get stuck in during arguments. Finding a pathway to stay connected as a couple can change your relationship.

I've had the joy of working with children and families for 15 years. I also am the founder/owner of "Preventative Health for Happy Families!" which houses 7 clinicians all with varying expertise and years of experience. We embrace the philosophy of resiliency and take a strength based approach to motivate change. This process works to remove barriers to family closeness and overall happiness. In session, we help with the development of basic life skills: management of difficult feelings, stress reduction, effective communication, parenting techniques, practical goal-setting, or improved problem solving. The end result? Thriving individuals, satisfied couples , cohesive families and happy children!

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 am a Marriage and Family Therapist focused on enhancing the quality of life for families and individuals through collaborative and compassionate counseling. I love working with children, families, and individuals, guiding them through challenging times. I believe that providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals will help them to gain insight to help promote the positive change in life that they are seeking. I specialize in domestic violence, sexually abused children, children and adults dealing with trauma, parenting challenges, self-esteem issues, life transitions, emotion regulation, anxiety, and depression.

Welcome! I love to help couples to reach their highest levels of trust, intimacy and safety together to create the relationship they have always wanted. I take a trauma focused approach, as these traumas and attachment issues can affect relationship dynamics and communication. I work with couples practicing BDSM/kink and also specialize in neurodiversity (ADHD and autism) and mixed neurotype couples . My practice works with LGBTQIA+ couples and polyamorous couples . I am part of both of these communities which makes for a safe and inclusive space.

Does your sexuality feel out of control? Are you struggling to control compulsive sexual behaviors? I can help. I am a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) who can help you break free of these painful behaviors. Additionally, I specialize in couples therapy using Restoration Therapy, EMDR and perform individual and family therapy. As a group practice we work with clients of all backgrounds to help them create a happier and healthier future. Our compassionate, non-judgmental and positive approach will help you to feel comfortable and safe so that you can heal from the unique situation you are facing.

Human beings have great capacity for growth and change. Having a supportive guide through the process is both helpful and meaningful. My role is to help clients find their strengths and apply them to the areas in which they struggle. I work well with people who have realized their lives are not going the way they want, but can't quite figure out how to do things differently. I am an interactive, engaged, supportive and collaborative therapist. I genuinely enjoy helping people be in the world the in the ways they wish to be.

I tend to think of therapy as tupperware, it’s the container where we can unload what is weighing us down. Our personal backgrounds; ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality, socioeconomic status, religion, (dis)abilities, to name a few, are integral to who we are. These aspects can have a deep impact on the way we view, think of, the world and experience mental health. This is why a multicultural approach lays the foundation for my work with clients. Navigating healing while at the same time still existing within systemic oppression, marginalization, and erasure/assimilation is not easy. This is a safe container to do so.