Therapists in Sorrento Mesa, San Diego, CA

Karen Therese Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling lost and alone in your struggles? There are times in life when we need guidance, education and support to navigate through difficult experiences. I recall the saying, "It takes a village to raise a child". I believe we need a village around us for a lifetime. Why go it alone when there are others to help? We are social beings after all. As a therapist, I use an eclectic approach pulling from various methods to best meet your individual needs. I also work closely with other practitioners as needed. My clients often find me to be relaxed, empathic and nurturing, often using humor as a healing element.

Sarah Cook Ruggera, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Do You Find It Impossible To Communicate Without Fighting? Have You Thought, Said Or Heard, "I Love You, But I'm Not In Love With You Anymore?" Has An Affair Already Happened? Need Help In Making A Decision? Helping People Who Ask The Question.... "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" Do you lie awake at night thinking about whether or not you should stay in your relationship? Do thoughts go through your mind over and over again worrying that leaving would hurt someone you care about and you could end up alone if you did?

Shawna Bethel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
People often feel vulnerable and overwhelmed when starting therapy. My approach to therapy is that therapy is a partnership between the client and the therapist. I believe it is important that we both are working towards the same goal and that you feel comfortable enough to be honest and open to my help. Creating a partnership will help the two of us make progress together and empower you to be aware of your own potential.
I provide individual, couples, family and group therapies. All therapies focus on developing skills to make lasting change and to improve self esteem.

Melee K Pal
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
My clinical experience includes providing individual, family, and group therapy to individuals across the lifespan and with varying cultural backgrounds and presenting concerns. I have experience in working within varying levels of care within the hospital system as well as private outpatient practice. My research background has focused upon multicultural/acculturation issues, bicultural identity development, and utilizing integrative approaches to maintaining wellness. My years of experience and training allow me to utilize evidence based treatments in the treatment of health related conditions, mood disorders, and trauma.
Waitlist for new clients

Belinda Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about empowering children of all ages to make more thoughtful, informed choices in their life. I have worked with clients navigating grief/loss, anxiety, depression, anger, family changes, cultural and ethnic identity, medical traumas, and other challenges. Through therapy, children are provided with a nonjudgmental, safe space to process their experiences and develop skills and the opportunity to strengthen their psychological fortitude, self identity, and resilience through therapeutic interventions. All of this helps them to more effectively communicate their needs to supportive adults around them.

Georgina Ramirez, MFT (Bilingual)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, English, Spanish
Verified
Verified
"Feeling tired, confused, stressed out, and don't know why? Are you worried about your relationships and your level of satisfaction in life?" Georgina is a professional, caring, and practical BILINGUAL & BI-CULTURAL (Eng/Spanish) THERAPIST WITH 20+ YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE. LICENSED AS A MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST AND EFFECTIVELY WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES AND FAMILIES. CONFIDENTIAL. Georgina specializes in Relationship Issues (premarital, marital problems, affairs, financial stress, divorce); Trauma Recovery (post traumatic stress, victims of crime, grief, death, dying); Teen Issues (op-positional/defiant, peer pressure); Women's Issues (loving too much, dependency, co-dependency); Anxiety or Fears, Career Development, and Depression.

Tien Phan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I have had a wide range of experiences with adults with trauma, depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. My style is collaborative in nature, as I support and guide individuals through the healing process. Other areas of specialization include helping military members and their families cope with the military culture and life transitions.

Rachael Hatton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
As a therapist, my goal is to provide the most effective treatment for individuals with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Hoarding, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling), and Excoriation (Dermatillomania - Skin Picking). I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), specifically Exposure & Response Prevention to help those suffering with OCD, Hoarding, BDD, and Habit Reversal Therapy to help those with pulling, picking, and Tics, as these evidence based treatments have proven to be the most effective. I believe with the right tools and support, people can learn to address these struggles and thrive.

Raquel Garber
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Choosing to start therapy opens an array of possibilities for living a more fulfilling and satisfying life. I have deep respect for what brings you to my office. We begin from where you are, knowing it takes courage to trust a new person with your most personal issues. I create a safe and warm environment to explore important and often uncomfortable life issues. As a Certified Grief Educator I am committed to providing the highest level of grief support through education, experience, and insights into the often unacknowledged rocky terrain of grief.

Charles E Nelson
Psychologist, PhD, MFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Charlie is recognized as a seasoned, direct, warm, ethical, "practical" therapist with experience since 1973. He's licensed as both Psychologist & Marriage and Family Therapist, competently helping individuals, couples, and families. Along with a broad general practice, he also specializes in:
Relationship Issues (premarital & marital problems, communication, co-parenting, financial stress, affairs, infidelity, divorce, sexual health);
Substance Abuse and Behavioral addictions (alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, codependence, ACOA, enabling, gambling, "sex addiction", out of control sexual behavior);
Trauma Recovery (crime victims, post traumatic stress, loss, death, dying, grief, identity theft);
Men's Issues: ("Men behaving badly", fatherhood, communication problems, intimacy concerns).
Not accepting new clients

Kelsey Lynn Paulson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Kelsey Paulson is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She received her Bachelor’s of Science at Iowa State University, and her Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology at AIU with an emphasis in Forensics Studies. Over the past 17 years, Kelsey has received training and experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, older adults, families, couples, active duty service members, and Veterans. She has extensive experience working with severe mental illness, mood/anxiety disorders, co-occurring substance use disorders, trauma, and chronic pain.

Jill Maher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Welcome and congratulations on taking your first steps towards healing and growth! I have been working with individuals and families impacted by trauma for 16 years across a variety of environments. I specialize in complex trauma, and I have a passion for working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. I also provide support for people who are struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health issues in their recovery. I strive to help build a safe and non-judgmental space for you to cultivate your emotional well-being, develop healthy coping skills, and empower yourself.

Valerie Murphy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
You may be getting sick of trying so hard and never feeling like you are enough. Maybe you are drowning in self-doubt and criticism. When the ANXIETY of failing or being rejected becomes your main motivation, it’s time for a new way of being in the world. After working together, my clients are able to enjoy the process of growing, connecting & achieving. Clients start to feel pulled towards their goals, rather than pushed by fear.

June Liang
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Sometimes, the more you try to hold it together on the outside, the more you fall apart on the inside. If you are overworked, anxious, depressed, or broken down from trauma or stress, you're probably striving to get back on your feet, catch your breath and regain control over your life to find peace and balance again. It happens to all of us and even the strongest can get knocked down. It's not a weakness to ask for help, but the greatest sign of courage.

Michael Villanueva
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Michael Villanueva offers an unique approach to traditional counseling with an emphasis on Jungian psychology and two domains: Conditions more rooted in expressed psychological symptoms, and conditions more rooted in neurophysiological symptoms. This is a distinction reflecting years of experience in both counseling and analyzing the human EEG (AKA ‘brainwaves’). He can counsel and treat with various forms of talk therapy as well as analyze and train your neural pathways using neurofeedback. Dr. Villanueva also offers telehealth counseling.

Susannah Muller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, JD
Verified
Verified
You seem fine on the outside, but inside you feel you are not good enough, a failure, never enough. You want to be able to go through the day without feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed or all on your own. You're your own worst critic. You don't want to need alcohol or pot or comfort food to cope. You want to be able to handle your emotions better. You're wondering if life will ever get better, or if this is as good as it gets. Deep down, you feel guilty or ashamed. Social events may be difficult for you. Maybe you've been through a trauma (abuse, car accident, relationship breakup, etc.) and are having trouble moving on.

Rina Schul
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
You are so tired of not feeling well, but hesitate to contact a therapist: Can I trust a stranger? Can anybody really help me? On the face of it, you function well in life, but deep inside you feel you don't actually “show up,” or you don't fully “belong.” It is as if your real authentic self is hiding, sensing that “being you” might not be safe enough. Aspects of your life story might explain why you feel uncomfortable, why you feel different than others, or why you are down or anxious. I would love to help you explore such issues in therapy, and work with you on improving your daily life experience.

Susmita Thukral
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
We all struggle with depression, anxiety, stress, feeling stuck and relationship problems from time to time. It is a sign of strength to ask for help and reach out for therapy. In a safe and nonjudgmental space we can work together to help you overcome your issues and struggles. I am committed to creating this space for you in therapy so we can make sense of your thoughts, feelings and behaviors to bring positive changes in your life. I am open to listening to and working through your worries, wishes, conflicts and any experiences you want to share with me.

Brian Lamoreux
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, APCC, ND
Verified
Verified
Hello and welcome to my profile! I imagine if you’re here reading this, something in your life is challenging you. Maybe you know exactly what it is, or maybe it’s more vague. Maybe you even have a sense that if you could move past it, life would feel more deeply fulfilling. I believe that’s possible for you. I believe that we can explore life’s challenges, learn from them, cope with them, and even transcend them as we experience healing. My goal is for us to work together to create a space where this process can happen, and where you can step into your inner world, including your mind/body connection.

Preeti Presswala-Shah Gottman Couples Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I understand relationships are complex and they need to be nurtured. Couples can learn positive interactions and repair past hurts. Therapy helps to improve friendship, deepen emotional connection and creates change which help couples enhance their shared goals.
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Is online therapy a good option?
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What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the United States, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist, psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
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What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.