Aetna Therapists in San Diego, CA
Many struggle with anxiety and depression, and this is not uncommon. Whether it be nervousness, sadness, relational difficulties, or feeling like we aren't where we are "supposed to be" in life, there are many obstacles that cause us to feel "stuck." My job as a therapist is to help you get "unstuck" by aiding you in better understanding the underlying factors contributing to these difficulties, many of which are often rooted in thinking habits and relational patterns. My primary focus is on anxiety and depression, and how the combination of unhealthy thinking and unhealthy relational patterns cause us to feel anxious and depressed.
Many struggle with anxiety and depression, and this is not uncommon. Whether it be nervousness, sadness, relational difficulties, or feeling like we aren't where we are "supposed to be" in life, there are many obstacles that cause us to feel "stuck." My job as a therapist is to help you get "unstuck" by aiding you in better understanding the underlying factors contributing to these difficulties, many of which are often rooted in thinking habits and relational patterns. My primary focus is on anxiety and depression, and how the combination of unhealthy thinking and unhealthy relational patterns cause us to feel anxious and depressed.
I’m a bilingual (English/Korean) licensed clinical psychologist with 14+ years of experience helping adults navigate anxiety, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, identity questions, and life transitions. My path began in filmmaking and creative writing, shaping my understanding of human emotion and inner struggles. I later earned a PhD in Psychology and trained in expressive arts therapy. I’ve worked in community mental health, correctional settings, hospitals, and private practice. My integrative approach combines compassion, mindfulness, narrative exploration, and psychoanalytic insight to build self-awareness and resilience.
I’m a bilingual (English/Korean) licensed clinical psychologist with 14+ years of experience helping adults navigate anxiety, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, identity questions, and life transitions. My path began in filmmaking and creative writing, shaping my understanding of human emotion and inner struggles. I later earned a PhD in Psychology and trained in expressive arts therapy. I’ve worked in community mental health, correctional settings, hospitals, and private practice. My integrative approach combines compassion, mindfulness, narrative exploration, and psychoanalytic insight to build self-awareness and resilience.
Sometimes our best life can feel out of reach. A part of us feels stuck in cognitive or relational patterns that served us at one time, but do not serve us well anymore. We want to make some changes, but we find ourselves stuck. Poet Mary Oliver asked the question, "What will you do with this one wild and precious life?" I'm here to listen as you figure out how you want to answer this question, and to witness the work you need to do to get there. Our best selves, living our best lives, are within reach.
Sometimes our best life can feel out of reach. A part of us feels stuck in cognitive or relational patterns that served us at one time, but do not serve us well anymore. We want to make some changes, but we find ourselves stuck. Poet Mary Oliver asked the question, "What will you do with this one wild and precious life?" I'm here to listen as you figure out how you want to answer this question, and to witness the work you need to do to get there. Our best selves, living our best lives, are within reach.
In-network with TRICARE, Aetna & UnitedHealthcare.
I'm Robyn, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience helping adults navigate some of life's most demanding roles: being a parent, a partner, a provider, and sometimes all three at once. I work with men who are ready to go deeper — whether that means becoming more present as a father, strengthening their relationships, or finally making sense of experiences they've carried for years. I also work with parents navigating the weight of family stress, conflict, and trauma that gets passed down in ways we don't always recognize.
In-network with TRICARE, Aetna & UnitedHealthcare.
I'm Robyn, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience helping adults navigate some of life's most demanding roles: being a parent, a partner, a provider, and sometimes all three at once. I work with men who are ready to go deeper — whether that means becoming more present as a father, strengthening their relationships, or finally making sense of experiences they've carried for years. I also work with parents navigating the weight of family stress, conflict, and trauma that gets passed down in ways we don't always recognize.
I am a down to earth therapist who believes that change is possible if you believe it is possible . My job as a therapist is to support you in becoming your best self and reach the peace and happiness you may be seeking . I do this without judgment and will guide you on the path to a better headspace . I am the therapist who will "help you figure things out."
I am a down to earth therapist who believes that change is possible if you believe it is possible . My job as a therapist is to support you in becoming your best self and reach the peace and happiness you may be seeking . I do this without judgment and will guide you on the path to a better headspace . I am the therapist who will "help you figure things out."
If you plan to use insurance, I am in-network with Aetna, Cigna & Optum.
We all go through ups and downs; times when we’re mad, sad, angry, nervous or afraid. Whether you’re going through a big life change or things just don’t seem like they’re going your way, it’s normal to experience these feelings. But when the feelings don’t go away, when they linger for weeks, months or even years, you might need help getting your life back on track. Help is available, you don't have to suffer in silence. Recovery from these feelings is possible and I am available to help you when you are ready. Take the first step towards healing.
If you plan to use insurance, I am in-network with Aetna, Cigna & Optum.
We all go through ups and downs; times when we’re mad, sad, angry, nervous or afraid. Whether you’re going through a big life change or things just don’t seem like they’re going your way, it’s normal to experience these feelings. But when the feelings don’t go away, when they linger for weeks, months or even years, you might need help getting your life back on track. Help is available, you don't have to suffer in silence. Recovery from these feelings is possible and I am available to help you when you are ready. Take the first step towards healing.
I consistently emphasize to all my clients that while we have limited control over external circumstances, we have the ability to manage our responses. My goal is to offer guidance in effectively navigating diverse scenarios, whether they pertain to current or past experiences. With 10 years of experience in the mental health field, I have worked extensively with children and adults dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, emotional regulation issues, low self-esteem, and chronic mental illness.
I consistently emphasize to all my clients that while we have limited control over external circumstances, we have the ability to manage our responses. My goal is to offer guidance in effectively navigating diverse scenarios, whether they pertain to current or past experiences. With 10 years of experience in the mental health field, I have worked extensively with children and adults dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, emotional regulation issues, low self-esteem, and chronic mental illness.
In today’s world, many of us are navigating growing pressures and increasingly complex circumstances. The effects of these experiences can manifest in countless ways such as challenges in relationships, anxiety, unprocessed trauma or deeply held negative beliefs about ourselves. The weight of it all can feel immense. Feeling stuck in cycles of difficult emotions is a deeply human experience, yet finding the right support can often feel out of reach—that’s where I can help. I’m here to help you explore how your personal and collective pasts have shaped who you are today, so we can access the innate wisdom within you needed to heal.
In today’s world, many of us are navigating growing pressures and increasingly complex circumstances. The effects of these experiences can manifest in countless ways such as challenges in relationships, anxiety, unprocessed trauma or deeply held negative beliefs about ourselves. The weight of it all can feel immense. Feeling stuck in cycles of difficult emotions is a deeply human experience, yet finding the right support can often feel out of reach—that’s where I can help. I’m here to help you explore how your personal and collective pasts have shaped who you are today, so we can access the innate wisdom within you needed to heal.
Anxiety, depression, or the effects of trauma can make life feel heavy and unpredictable. You may find yourself stuck in cycles of worry, sadness, or self-doubt that make it hard to feel present or hopeful. As a therapist with an MSc from St. Mary University Los Angeles (2013), I help adults navigate these challenges with compassion and practical tools for healing.
Anxiety, depression, or the effects of trauma can make life feel heavy and unpredictable. You may find yourself stuck in cycles of worry, sadness, or self-doubt that make it hard to feel present or hopeful. As a therapist with an MSc from St. Mary University Los Angeles (2013), I help adults navigate these challenges with compassion and practical tools for healing.
My ideal clients are adults who feel like they're working twice as hard as everyone else just to stay on top of things yet still falling behind. They're caught in cycles of starting strong and losing steam, making commitments they can't follow through on, or getting stuck in their own heads when they just need to move. Some have an ADHD diagnosis. Others still are just plain overwhelmed due to work, school, or family.
My typical clients are not looking for someone to tell them to try harder. They've already tried harder. They want to understand what's actually happening and build a way of operating that works specifically for them.
My ideal clients are adults who feel like they're working twice as hard as everyone else just to stay on top of things yet still falling behind. They're caught in cycles of starting strong and losing steam, making commitments they can't follow through on, or getting stuck in their own heads when they just need to move. Some have an ADHD diagnosis. Others still are just plain overwhelmed due to work, school, or family.
My typical clients are not looking for someone to tell them to try harder. They've already tried harder. They want to understand what's actually happening and build a way of operating that works specifically for them.
Whether you are seeking support or a better understanding of yourself, I can help guide you on your journey to a healthier and fuller life. I provide individual counseling services and value working with people from diverse backgrounds. I enjoy collaborating with clients to strengthen their coping skills, deepen their understanding of themselves, and to create meaningful change.
Whether you are seeking support or a better understanding of yourself, I can help guide you on your journey to a healthier and fuller life. I provide individual counseling services and value working with people from diverse backgrounds. I enjoy collaborating with clients to strengthen their coping skills, deepen their understanding of themselves, and to create meaningful change.
Hi, I'm Nevena Assenova and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego, CA. My approach to therapy is to collaborate with you in order to help you meet your goals.
Hi, I'm Nevena Assenova and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego, CA. My approach to therapy is to collaborate with you in order to help you meet your goals.
Reaching out for mental health treatment can be intimidating but do trust that therapy is a supportive and nurturing environment, and I look forward to helping you in this journey. I especially enjoy working with the military community and with couples in helping them find the answers they are searching for.
Reaching out for mental health treatment can be intimidating but do trust that therapy is a supportive and nurturing environment, and I look forward to helping you in this journey. I especially enjoy working with the military community and with couples in helping them find the answers they are searching for.
You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. I work under the firm belief that trust is the most important factor in a client-therapist relationship. This occupation is so much more than just an job in for me, it is my passion. I look forward to meeting you.
You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. I work under the firm belief that trust is the most important factor in a client-therapist relationship. This occupation is so much more than just an job in for me, it is my passion. I look forward to meeting you.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who enjoys working with adults, adolescents, families, and couples. I believe that a strong, collaborative, trusting relationship is at the heart of therapy. I draw upon a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to fit your needs and goals. I have experience working with issues related to anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, adjustment, grief and loss, trauma, motivation, relationships, and identity.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who enjoys working with adults, adolescents, families, and couples. I believe that a strong, collaborative, trusting relationship is at the heart of therapy. I draw upon a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to fit your needs and goals. I have experience working with issues related to anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, adjustment, grief and loss, trauma, motivation, relationships, and identity.
Every person is valuable and deserves dignity and healing. I believe the soul gravitates toward wholeness and that each of us holds answers that lead to growth. When you are given a safe space to explore your authentic self, real change becomes possible. My role is to create that space—grounded in trust, acceptance and compassion—so you can be fully seen and understood.
Every person is valuable and deserves dignity and healing. I believe the soul gravitates toward wholeness and that each of us holds answers that lead to growth. When you are given a safe space to explore your authentic self, real change becomes possible. My role is to create that space—grounded in trust, acceptance and compassion—so you can be fully seen and understood.
Welcome! I am so glad you are here. My belief is that therapy is not a one-step, simple process, but rather a journey of exploration. Whether you have a specific goal in mind or just want to delve into aspects of your life, I'm excited to walk alongside you. You deserve to achieve your goals and get the most out of life!
Welcome! I am so glad you are here. My belief is that therapy is not a one-step, simple process, but rather a journey of exploration. Whether you have a specific goal in mind or just want to delve into aspects of your life, I'm excited to walk alongside you. You deserve to achieve your goals and get the most out of life!
I have a strong interest in helping individuals discover what they are looking for within themselves while working alongside them through a meaningful therapeutic relationship. I want you to feel safe, respected, and heard.
I have a strong interest in helping individuals discover what they are looking for within themselves while working alongside them through a meaningful therapeutic relationship. I want you to feel safe, respected, and heard.
I have been a licensed therapist with the Board of Behavioral Sciences since 2005. My therapeutic approaches/areas of focus are the following: life/health coaching, job stress management, career counseling, emotional supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, marital stress counseling, infertility and female related issues, medical issues of a new diagnosis, anxiety and depression, self-esteem/confidence problems.
I have been a licensed therapist with the Board of Behavioral Sciences since 2005. My therapeutic approaches/areas of focus are the following: life/health coaching, job stress management, career counseling, emotional supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, marital stress counseling, infertility and female related issues, medical issues of a new diagnosis, anxiety and depression, self-esteem/confidence problems.
You may be navigating a major life transition, feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, struggling in relationships, or trying to figure out who you are outside of others’ expectations. I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, relationships, identity, and life transitions. As a former collegiate athlete with specialized training in sport psychology, I also have a particular passion for supporting current and former athletes navigating performance pressure, athletic identity, and life beyond sport.
You may be navigating a major life transition, feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, struggling in relationships, or trying to figure out who you are outside of others’ expectations. I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, relationships, identity, and life transitions. As a former collegiate athlete with specialized training in sport psychology, I also have a particular passion for supporting current and former athletes navigating performance pressure, athletic identity, and life beyond sport.
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