Aetna Therapists in San Diego, CA
Are you worried about your child's sadness or withdrawal? Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from joy? Struggling to find meaningful connections with others or even yourself? As an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I help children, teenagers, and adults heal from depression, trauma, and relationship struggles. By using a trauma informed approach, and modalities like EMDR, CBT, and DBT I guide clients toward emotional healing and a renewed sense of purpose.
Are you worried about your child's sadness or withdrawal? Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from joy? Struggling to find meaningful connections with others or even yourself? As an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I help children, teenagers, and adults heal from depression, trauma, and relationship struggles. By using a trauma informed approach, and modalities like EMDR, CBT, and DBT I guide clients toward emotional healing and a renewed sense of purpose.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Hi, I'm Judith Copeland, I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I want to help you achieve the positive changes would you like to see in your life. Is this the first time you thinking about having therapy? I provide a supportive environment where we can talk about how you are feeling, whether you have depression, anxiety, grief or feel overwhelmed or unhappy about the life you are leading. I tailor your treatment to your specific needs.
Hi, I'm Judith Copeland, I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I want to help you achieve the positive changes would you like to see in your life. Is this the first time you thinking about having therapy? I provide a supportive environment where we can talk about how you are feeling, whether you have depression, anxiety, grief or feel overwhelmed or unhappy about the life you are leading. I tailor your treatment to your specific needs.
Hello, my name is Katie Kaufman, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I offer therapy and coaching services to young adults and adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, ADD & ADHD, stress, work/career, self-love, self-esteem, life purpose and meaning, life transitions, relationship issues, grief and loss, and more. I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for young adults and adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and purpose, social pressures, school/work/career, and relationships.
Hello, my name is Katie Kaufman, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I offer therapy and coaching services to young adults and adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, ADD & ADHD, stress, work/career, self-love, self-esteem, life purpose and meaning, life transitions, relationship issues, grief and loss, and more. I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for young adults and adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and purpose, social pressures, school/work/career, and relationships.
Hi! Hola! My name is Theresa Nayelie, and I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in San Diego, CA, and practicing statewide via telehealth. Prior to being licensed, I worked as an Associate with incarcerated youth, TAY, young adults, Victims of Human Trafficking, and school-based children and their families. In my free time, I like to hang out at different coffee shops and go hiking on the weekends! I am excited to collaborate with you to maximize your goals and unlock all the energy you have in you!
Hi! Hola! My name is Theresa Nayelie, and I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in San Diego, CA, and practicing statewide via telehealth. Prior to being licensed, I worked as an Associate with incarcerated youth, TAY, young adults, Victims of Human Trafficking, and school-based children and their families. In my free time, I like to hang out at different coffee shops and go hiking on the weekends! I am excited to collaborate with you to maximize your goals and unlock all the energy you have in you!
Karis Addo-Quaye
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy can be many things — a space to be curious, seen, transformed, challenged, and more. Let’s dive in together to explore and heal relationships with yourself and others.
My areas of focus include:
Race & multicultural identities/relationships, immigrant/marginalized backgrounds, intergenerational healing, multigenerational homes, inner child healing, finding purpose & meaning-making, life/career transitions, depression/anxiety/burnout/self-esteem/loneliness/other life and relationship challenges (including friendships, parent/child, couples, origin/chosen family, etc), caregiver roles/helping professions at home or work.
Therapy can be many things — a space to be curious, seen, transformed, challenged, and more. Let’s dive in together to explore and heal relationships with yourself and others.
My areas of focus include:
Race & multicultural identities/relationships, immigrant/marginalized backgrounds, intergenerational healing, multigenerational homes, inner child healing, finding purpose & meaning-making, life/career transitions, depression/anxiety/burnout/self-esteem/loneliness/other life and relationship challenges (including friendships, parent/child, couples, origin/chosen family, etc), caregiver roles/helping professions at home or work.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have a strong interest in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as with people who are struggling with grief and loss. I have past experience working with families involved with the juvenile dependency court system, and this work has taught me about the tremendous resilience, connection, and growth that I believe is available to us all. My goal is to help you pursue a life that is authentic to you. I cherish the connections built in the therapeutic space and would be honored to walk a part of this journey with you.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have a strong interest in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as with people who are struggling with grief and loss. I have past experience working with families involved with the juvenile dependency court system, and this work has taught me about the tremendous resilience, connection, and growth that I believe is available to us all. My goal is to help you pursue a life that is authentic to you. I cherish the connections built in the therapeutic space and would be honored to walk a part of this journey with you.
As a life coach I help you to reach your full potential in your business or in your personal life. Biofeedback helps to decrease stress. As a psychologist working with individuals and families I use talk therapy: CBT, DBT, Solution Focused brief therapy or EMDR and ETT, EFT based on the person's choice and comfort level. During my 20 years of praxis I have helped people with anxiety, PTSD, OCD, depression, codependency, sexual, emotional and physical abuse, eating disorder and addictions. Lots of couples regained their love for each other. Teenagers and their parents learnt to solve their problems.
As a life coach I help you to reach your full potential in your business or in your personal life. Biofeedback helps to decrease stress. As a psychologist working with individuals and families I use talk therapy: CBT, DBT, Solution Focused brief therapy or EMDR and ETT, EFT based on the person's choice and comfort level. During my 20 years of praxis I have helped people with anxiety, PTSD, OCD, depression, codependency, sexual, emotional and physical abuse, eating disorder and addictions. Lots of couples regained their love for each other. Teenagers and their parents learnt to solve their problems.
Do your feelings of sadness, anxiety, shame, irritability or jealousy overwhelm you? Do you feel stuck or doubtful of yourself? You are not alone! In treatment, I aim to provide a safe and non-judgmental space, where we can identify your goals, work through the challenges in your life, and practice acceptance, self care, and self validation. Accepting the process of change may feel frightening and overwhelming, it is my goal to be beside you as you embark on a journey of growth and clarity.
Do your feelings of sadness, anxiety, shame, irritability or jealousy overwhelm you? Do you feel stuck or doubtful of yourself? You are not alone! In treatment, I aim to provide a safe and non-judgmental space, where we can identify your goals, work through the challenges in your life, and practice acceptance, self care, and self validation. Accepting the process of change may feel frightening and overwhelming, it is my goal to be beside you as you embark on a journey of growth and clarity.
Often, starting therapy can feel overwhelming. I congratulate you on taking the first step to improving your life. I specialize in working with adults of all ages navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem, addiction, LGBT+, and Gender. I take a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, and I’m here to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can be yourself and work to better your circumstances.
Often, starting therapy can feel overwhelming. I congratulate you on taking the first step to improving your life. I specialize in working with adults of all ages navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem, addiction, LGBT+, and Gender. I take a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, and I’m here to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can be yourself and work to better your circumstances.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clarity. I work collaboratively with clients to identify the obstacles that bring them to therapy and to develop practical, empowering strategies for lasting change. My therapeutic approach draws primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). These evidence-based approaches help clients gain insight, build resilience, and create meaningful change through self-awareness and intentional action.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clarity. I work collaboratively with clients to identify the obstacles that bring them to therapy and to develop practical, empowering strategies for lasting change. My therapeutic approach draws primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). These evidence-based approaches help clients gain insight, build resilience, and create meaningful change through self-awareness and intentional action.
Living with anxiety, depression, or the lasting weight of trauma can make even ordinary days feel exhausting. Your mind races or goes numb, sleep suffers, and it can seem like no one quite understands what you are carrying. You deserve a space where you can set that weight down and be heard. I earned my MS from Mount Saint Mary's University in 2015, and I work with adults 18 and older who are ready to feel more like themselves again. Healing is not always a straight line, but I have seen people move through pain and rebuild lives that feel steady and hopeful, and I believe you can too.
Living with anxiety, depression, or the lasting weight of trauma can make even ordinary days feel exhausting. Your mind races or goes numb, sleep suffers, and it can seem like no one quite understands what you are carrying. You deserve a space where you can set that weight down and be heard. I earned my MS from Mount Saint Mary's University in 2015, and I work with adults 18 and older who are ready to feel more like themselves again. Healing is not always a straight line, but I have seen people move through pain and rebuild lives that feel steady and hopeful, and I believe you can too.
Are you exhausted by intrusive thoughts that won’t let up—no matter how hard you try to reason with them? Do you find yourself stuck in mental rituals, reassurance seeking, or avoidance, even though you know it’s only making things worse? You’re not alone—and more importantly, you’re not stuck this way.
I specialize in treating OCD and anxiety-related disorders using evidence-based therapy. I am a licensed psychologist and specialize in the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), OCD-related disorders, and anxiety and depression.
I am licensed in both California and Arizona and am providing teletherapy online.
Are you exhausted by intrusive thoughts that won’t let up—no matter how hard you try to reason with them? Do you find yourself stuck in mental rituals, reassurance seeking, or avoidance, even though you know it’s only making things worse? You’re not alone—and more importantly, you’re not stuck this way.
I specialize in treating OCD and anxiety-related disorders using evidence-based therapy. I am a licensed psychologist and specialize in the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), OCD-related disorders, and anxiety and depression.
I am licensed in both California and Arizona and am providing teletherapy online.
You don’t need to know exactly what you’re struggling with before starting therapy, only that something feels difficult to carry alone. I provide a grounded, compassionate space where we can begin making sense of your experiences together. Therapy can be a place to slow down, reflect, and better understand the patterns, emotions, and relationships shaping your life. Whether you are returning to therapy or starting for the first time, our work will focus on understanding your experiences beyond symptom labels.
You don’t need to know exactly what you’re struggling with before starting therapy, only that something feels difficult to carry alone. I provide a grounded, compassionate space where we can begin making sense of your experiences together. Therapy can be a place to slow down, reflect, and better understand the patterns, emotions, and relationships shaping your life. Whether you are returning to therapy or starting for the first time, our work will focus on understanding your experiences beyond symptom labels.
Are you feeling disconnected from your partner? Have built up resentment? Having the same conflict? Constantly being met with defensiveness? Feel like you are always misunderstood? Walking on eggshells? Don't know how to put your feelings into words? Wondering if you should stay or leave?
If you're facing any of these challenges, you are not alone. We can work together to unpack whats really happening beneath the surface. This happens by processing our emotions, identifying the pattern, and learning how to break the cycle that is keeping us stuck.
Are you feeling disconnected from your partner? Have built up resentment? Having the same conflict? Constantly being met with defensiveness? Feel like you are always misunderstood? Walking on eggshells? Don't know how to put your feelings into words? Wondering if you should stay or leave?
If you're facing any of these challenges, you are not alone. We can work together to unpack whats really happening beneath the surface. This happens by processing our emotions, identifying the pattern, and learning how to break the cycle that is keeping us stuck.
A warm welcome! My ideal client is an individual or couple facing relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, major life transitions, or trauma. They feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected and seek clarity, emotional balance, and deeper connections. They want tools to manage stress, communicate effectively, heal past wounds, and build resilience. They seek therapy to regain control, find purpose, and create fulfilling relationships. My approach provides support, insight, and practical strategies to navigate their journey toward growth and well-being.
A warm welcome! My ideal client is an individual or couple facing relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, major life transitions, or trauma. They feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected and seek clarity, emotional balance, and deeper connections. They want tools to manage stress, communicate effectively, heal past wounds, and build resilience. They seek therapy to regain control, find purpose, and create fulfilling relationships. My approach provides support, insight, and practical strategies to navigate their journey toward growth and well-being.
Sharna Miller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2018. Sharna provides a warm, empathic approach focused on building a healthy therapeutic relationship and working together to empower the client. She additionally is strengths-based and likes to address what is already working well for a client. With her social work background, Sharna is very skilled at finding and helping clients utilize resources in the community. Outside of work, Sharna loves to spend time with her friends and family whether it’s getting lunch, walking the farmers market, going to the beach, or going on a walk.Sharna M
Sharna Miller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2018. Sharna provides a warm, empathic approach focused on building a healthy therapeutic relationship and working together to empower the client. She additionally is strengths-based and likes to address what is already working well for a client. With her social work background, Sharna is very skilled at finding and helping clients utilize resources in the community. Outside of work, Sharna loves to spend time with her friends and family whether it’s getting lunch, walking the farmers market, going to the beach, or going on a walk.Sharna M
Hello, my name is Randall Baird, and I am a licensed marriage family therapist. My primary specialty is trauma; however, I also work with individuals addressing various mood disorders and life struggles. I am compassionate and caring, and I primarily use cognitive behavioral therapy coupled with solution-focused therapy to help my clients achieve the desired outcome in therapy. I have a fairly extensive background working with individuals who suffer from some form of trauma in their background. I also work with individuals trying to address relationship issues, both familial and intimate.
Hello, my name is Randall Baird, and I am a licensed marriage family therapist. My primary specialty is trauma; however, I also work with individuals addressing various mood disorders and life struggles. I am compassionate and caring, and I primarily use cognitive behavioral therapy coupled with solution-focused therapy to help my clients achieve the desired outcome in therapy. I have a fairly extensive background working with individuals who suffer from some form of trauma in their background. I also work with individuals trying to address relationship issues, both familial and intimate.
Prior to being a therapist, I worked in community mental health care in San Diego and San Francisco for nine years. I believe community care and mental wellness are so important for the well-being of individuals and our communities as a whole.
Prior to being a therapist, I worked in community mental health care in San Diego and San Francisco for nine years. I believe community care and mental wellness are so important for the well-being of individuals and our communities as a whole.
Golden Hour Psychology. You’ve carried it long enough—the anxiety that won’t quiet, the trauma that lingers, the patterns that keep repeating. Maybe you feel stuck, unsure why things aren’t changing, or exhausted from holding it all together. You want relief, but more than that, you want clarity. You’re ready to understand, heal, and move forward. We can help.
Golden Hour Psychology. You’ve carried it long enough—the anxiety that won’t quiet, the trauma that lingers, the patterns that keep repeating. Maybe you feel stuck, unsure why things aren’t changing, or exhausted from holding it all together. You want relief, but more than that, you want clarity. You’re ready to understand, heal, and move forward. We can help.
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