Spanish Therapists in North Hills, San Diego, CA

~ Acepto nuevos clientes ~ Hola, soy un terapeuta matrimonial y familiar con licencia que presta servicios en el área de San Diego. Me acerco a aquellos que ingresan a la terapia con compasión y comprensión, a la vez que integro modelos basados en evidencia para ayudar a crear un cambio significativo y lograr objetivos terapéuticos orientados al cliente.

La idea de perfección presentada en las redes sociales ha hecho que muchas personas se enfrenten a desafíos a diario. Esconder los defectos de uno mientras se forman amistades en línea ha llevado a una baja autoestima y, a su vez, al aislamiento y al retiro de las interacciones sociales cara a cara. La presión de la perfección a menudo conduce a un aumento de la ansiedad, la ansiedad social, la depresión y la falta de motivación para asistir a la escuela. Los padres a menudo expresan preocupaciones con el bajo rendimiento académico de sus hijos y su lucha por participar en la vida cotidiana; que contirbuyen a la ansiedad y depresion

Entiendo que el camino hacia ser padre no siempre sale como uno planea. Pueden haber dificultades cuando uno trata de concebir, complicaciones en el embarazo y/o parto, pérdida del embarazo o períodos pospartos difíciles. Puede generar algunos sentimientos inesperados como llorar mucho, sentirse abrumado/a y deprimido/a, sentirse desconectado/a, sentirse culpable cuando cosas marchan mal, tener pensamientos negativos, falta de apoyo, desafíos relacionales y dificultades generales con adaptarse al embarazo, el parto y los períodos posparto.

I believe that healing happens when we pay attention to all the parts that make us whole—our mind, body, and soul. My theoretical orientation is influenced by Family Systems, Attachment Theory, Emotionally-Focused, Humanistic-Experiential, and Narrative approaches to treatment. This means that we will be going on an emotional journey together in which I will use an eclectic combination of clinical theories and techniques to help guide my work. I believe that the lack of emotional awareness and avoiding uncomfortable emotions can cause harm to our mind, body, and soul. My hope is to help you get to know yourself better and learn how

I am a originally from Panama City, Panama and I am fluent in Spanish . I am in private practice and very much enjoy devoting my time to Latinos, Adults, Young Adults, and Adolescents. I also have experience in Community Mental Health, multicultural issues, psychological diagnosis and testing, diagnosis and treatment of chronic and severe mental illness, mental health disorders, the Latino population, co-occurring disorders, and the assessment and the treatment of domestic violence victims. I am also a T.E.R.M. approved mental health provider for the County of San Diego.

I am committed to use my extensive experience and the effective skills I have developed throughout my professional career in mental health to help you feel better in a short time. I have a deep understanding of why we end up suffering or are stuck and unable to get to that state of well-being we all deserve and are capable of achieving. Sometimes one just needs a little help from an expert. At a minimum, my aim is that you leave having more insight into what the problem is and how to resolve it. We can do the rest together or you can try on your own. I am confident that you will not regret the experience.

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 am a bilingual ( Spanish ) AMFT and provide psychotherapy for individuals and couples. My specialties include working with individuals who struggle with trauma, maternal mental health, parenting challenges, work-life balance, women's wellness, partner relational problems, adjustment, anxiety, or depression. My personal and professional experience guide my therapeutic lens to meet individuals where they are - at that moment in their life journey - in addition to their "learned" history. I believe that emotional pain is not a pathology but rather an indication that there is a part of your life that needs attending to.

Bilingual: English/ Spanish . AASECT- Certified Sex Therapist. I value being present in the moment, having self-compassion and acceptance for oneself before working on relationships with others. I practice through a holistic lens and a mindful perspective, teaching clients some of the same techniques that I myself practice regularly to cope with the complex challenges life often brings. In my clinical practice, I hold the belief that my client is the expert of their own life and I am here to help you identify your own personal goals and support you on your journey to achieve them.

My treatment approach is collaborative working with clients to discover the most helpful ways to talk about and solve their problems. I employ a Narrative and Solution Focus approach where the client is the expert on their experiences and my role is to guide through questions, suggestions and specific practices. The goal is to support you as you reconnect to your values, skills and preferences in life including people you consider family and community. We will decide if individual, couples or family therapy is best for you. You can invite others to treatment. I also collaborate with other professionals to support you and your family.

Are depression and anxiety running your life? Do you have a history of trauma? Are you finding that these issues are surfacing and negatively impacting you today? Lets talk in a confidential & supportive environment where i can help you resolve past trauma. Together we can identify and eliminate negative belief systems that are often at the root of poor choices in our lives. My goal is to increase your awareness, give you the necessary tools and bring positive change and happiness to your life. Together we can decide if we are a good fit and what course of treatment is best.

I am a fun, compassionate, and very easy-to-talk-to counselor. I have helped hundreds of people create better lives for themselves in a short amount of time thanks to good therapy. My work has been featured on FOX5 News, Good Morning San Diego, the CW6, WebMD and The San Diego Union Tribune. I speak both English and Spanish and have a beautiful office in University Heights with lots of free parking to better serve you. Please check out my website...www.coolcounselorsd.com!

"I am here to get it right, not to be right" - Brene Brown. My role as a therapist is to listen with both an open mind and open heart as well as validate and understand your own lived experiences. I believe you are the expert of your life and posses many beautiful strengths that are yet to be uncovered. Sometimes when we are struggling with symptoms related to our mental health, we may feel out of control and powerless, I want to help you fight back against some of those negative thoughts we experience and feel confident in not only yourself, but in your ability to implement your communication and coping skills when needed.

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.

Life can be difficult at times and hard to navigate. The good news is it doesn't have to be this way! I assist couples and individuals to work through life's challenges by utilizing their strengths, exploring areas of growth and creating a new chapter in their life. We will work together to understand the patterns that have persisted and work towards healing. Despite the coronavirus regulations, I am an "essential service provider" in California and continue to meet with clients via telehealth. Please contact me to schedule an appointment.

At some point we’ve all felt overwhelmed, confused or worried about a relationship, life decision or major choice we’ve had to make. Other times we experience sadness because what we wanted did not work out. Sometimes unfortunate things happen to us and no matter what we do, we can’t forget. We feel powerless, out of control and we can’t move on. What we all have in common is that we want to feel fully alive and connected to our loved ones and free of worry, sadness, anger and disappointment. We want to let go of the past and fully live in the present with hope and optimism for the future.

Are you feeling stuck, tormented by anxiety, depression, or traumatic experiences? Maybe you are experiencing relational difficulties? I would love to provide support as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and for us to gain understanding regarding your challenges, strengths and hopes. There is nothing more loving than to be seen from heart-centered space and to experience a safe space where one can share deeply personal issues. My style is conversational, collaborative, intuitive, and with a dash of humor.

Life brings challenges that leave us feeling overwhelmed, lost, and a little stressed. We all can use support and guidance during these rough patches in our life. I get that. In my practice, I offer another way of looking at these obstacles, rediscovering your strengths and welcoming your vulnerabilities. My approach to healing is warm, and compassionate. Using modalities like humanistic and EMDR, I help people heal from trauma, anxiety, depression so they can navigate life’s transitions. As a therapist I offer practical tools to reduce stress and build positive coping skills. I welcome you to take that first step, and call

I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families live to their greatest potential and wholeness whether they are surviving from past hurts, trauma, depression, anxiety, or just need support. I have a passion to help couples create a deeper and more meaningful connection that will last their lifetime. In addition to being a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am a Professor in MFT at Azusa Pacific University and have a specialty in working with Couples, Sex Therapy and Sex Addicts & Partners. My practice is the San Diego Institute for Couples and Families, www.sdicouples.com.