Aetna Therapists in San Diego, CA
James Staunton, LMFT – Marriage and Family Therapist
(Please note: Although the title includes “Marriage and Family,” MFTs are fully trained to work with individuals as well.)
I specialize in working with adults who are ready to explore unresolved issues from childhood or early adulthood—patterns that may still be shaping your relationships, emotions, or self-perception. You may be feeling stuck or simply want to better understand yourself and your life on a deeper level. I work with dreams from a Jungian standpoint and have 30 years of dreamwork experience.
James Staunton, LMFT – Marriage and Family Therapist
(Please note: Although the title includes “Marriage and Family,” MFTs are fully trained to work with individuals as well.)
I specialize in working with adults who are ready to explore unresolved issues from childhood or early adulthood—patterns that may still be shaping your relationships, emotions, or self-perception. You may be feeling stuck or simply want to better understand yourself and your life on a deeper level. I work with dreams from a Jungian standpoint and have 30 years of dreamwork experience.
Hi and thank you for visiting my page. Have you been feeling depressed, anxious or having trouble with relationships in your life? Have you been wanting to talk to someone about something heavy in your heart that burdens you but aren't sure. We ALL need support sometimes. This is the right place. I am committed to supporting your journey to peace, confidence and joy. Give me a call and let's talk briefly to see if this is a right fit. I am bilingual in English and Spanish.
Hi and thank you for visiting my page. Have you been feeling depressed, anxious or having trouble with relationships in your life? Have you been wanting to talk to someone about something heavy in your heart that burdens you but aren't sure. We ALL need support sometimes. This is the right place. I am committed to supporting your journey to peace, confidence and joy. Give me a call and let's talk briefly to see if this is a right fit. I am bilingual in English and Spanish.
I am in-network with select plans, including Aetna, Carelon, and Quest, and also accept out-of-network benefits.
My clients are professionals, leaders, and executives who feel stuck, burned out, or uncertain about their next step. They may be questioning their direction, struggling with stress or self-doubt, or searching for greater meaning in their work and life. Career and life are not separate tracks. A demanding job affects your mood, your relationships, and your sleep. A divorce, a new baby, a parent's illness, grief, or your own mental health affect how you show up at work. Whether you have a job consuming you, you are between jobs, or life outside work is what is consuming you, all of it is welcome here.
I am in-network with select plans, including Aetna, Carelon, and Quest, and also accept out-of-network benefits.
My clients are professionals, leaders, and executives who feel stuck, burned out, or uncertain about their next step. They may be questioning their direction, struggling with stress or self-doubt, or searching for greater meaning in their work and life. Career and life are not separate tracks. A demanding job affects your mood, your relationships, and your sleep. A divorce, a new baby, a parent's illness, grief, or your own mental health affect how you show up at work. Whether you have a job consuming you, you are between jobs, or life outside work is what is consuming you, all of it is welcome here.
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.
You’ve had to carry too much for too long—navigating trauma, identity, or systems that don’t see you clearly. You may be exhausted, disconnected, or craving space to just be. As a queer and trans therapist based in San Diego, I offer EMDR therapy and somatic approaches to help you heal from complex trauma and reconnect with your body and sense of self.
I create a space where you don’t have to explain everything—where your culture, queerness, grief, and strength are welcomed. I work with LGBTQ+ folks, BIPOC, femmes, and adult children of immigrants across California to help you reconnect with who you are beneath survival mode.
You’ve had to carry too much for too long—navigating trauma, identity, or systems that don’t see you clearly. You may be exhausted, disconnected, or craving space to just be. As a queer and trans therapist based in San Diego, I offer EMDR therapy and somatic approaches to help you heal from complex trauma and reconnect with your body and sense of self.
I create a space where you don’t have to explain everything—where your culture, queerness, grief, and strength are welcomed. I work with LGBTQ+ folks, BIPOC, femmes, and adult children of immigrants across California to help you reconnect with who you are beneath survival mode.
I work with adults who appear high-functioning but privately struggle with anxiety, relationships, identity, trauma, or loss. Many feel stuck or unseen despite outward success. Together, we identify unhelpful patterns and build practical tools for lasting change.
I work with adults who appear high-functioning but privately struggle with anxiety, relationships, identity, trauma, or loss. Many feel stuck or unseen despite outward success. Together, we identify unhelpful patterns and build practical tools for lasting change.
Brooke Mullineaux
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you find yourself facing the anxiety of a personal or family health challenge, managing the pressure of working as a healthcare professional, or dealing with the turmoil and pain of grief - you’re not alone. Therapy can be a dedicated space where you feel safe to heal at your own pace and discover more about who you truly are.
With over a decade of professional experience in both the medical and mental health fields, I bring compassionate support to those navigating some of life’s most challenging moments - helping you find strength and healing when you need it most.
Whether you find yourself facing the anxiety of a personal or family health challenge, managing the pressure of working as a healthcare professional, or dealing with the turmoil and pain of grief - you’re not alone. Therapy can be a dedicated space where you feel safe to heal at your own pace and discover more about who you truly are.
With over a decade of professional experience in both the medical and mental health fields, I bring compassionate support to those navigating some of life’s most challenging moments - helping you find strength and healing when you need it most.
Welcome, I’m Lindsay MacMaster PsyD, a licensed Clinical Psychologist in the San Diego area. When you work with me, I create a setting that is warm and compassionate, a space that allows you to best connect with what is bothering you. Counseling helps you learn how to heal from the past and become your best self. Your therapist can support you as you lean into life’s most difficult challenges rather than shy away from them. Looking forward to talking with you soon!
Welcome, I’m Lindsay MacMaster PsyD, a licensed Clinical Psychologist in the San Diego area. When you work with me, I create a setting that is warm and compassionate, a space that allows you to best connect with what is bothering you. Counseling helps you learn how to heal from the past and become your best self. Your therapist can support you as you lean into life’s most difficult challenges rather than shy away from them. Looking forward to talking with you soon!
My name is Melissa Erb, PsyD Candidate, LCSW. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego, California, and a current Clinical Psychology doctoral candidate specializing in neuropsychology. I provide therapy to clients statewide through telehealth, working with adults and adolescents who are managing anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Using Mindfulness Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps me meet clients where they are at, creating an approach that allows you to begin at a pace that feels comfortable.
My name is Melissa Erb, PsyD Candidate, LCSW. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego, California, and a current Clinical Psychology doctoral candidate specializing in neuropsychology. I provide therapy to clients statewide through telehealth, working with adults and adolescents who are managing anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Using Mindfulness Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps me meet clients where they are at, creating an approach that allows you to begin at a pace that feels comfortable.
I work with Filipino/a/x Americans who are navigating identity, healing, and life transitions. My approach is grounded in exploring the impact of colonialism and colonial mentality, while creating space for decolonial healing through frameworks like Sikolohiyang Pilipino (Filipino Psychology) and Filipino American Psychology.
Many of the people I support are working through anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, self-esteem, and men’s issues, often shaped by intergenerational messages and cultural expectations. Together, we’ll explore how these experiences have influenced your sense of self and relationships.
I work with Filipino/a/x Americans who are navigating identity, healing, and life transitions. My approach is grounded in exploring the impact of colonialism and colonial mentality, while creating space for decolonial healing through frameworks like Sikolohiyang Pilipino (Filipino Psychology) and Filipino American Psychology.
Many of the people I support are working through anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, self-esteem, and men’s issues, often shaped by intergenerational messages and cultural expectations. Together, we’ll explore how these experiences have influenced your sense of self and relationships.
I am so happy to have the opportunity to help guide you through your mental health journey. Sometimes we need a little help and that's ok. I provide a warm welcoming and supportive environment that fosters change. I help empower you to reach your goals and live the happy and healthy life you have been trying to attain. I have experience working with a multitude of mental health diagnosis, as well as a vas diversity of client populations. No matter what brings you to therapy you will have access to tools for change and a place to process all that life can throw at you. I ensure you feel heard and supported after each session.
I am so happy to have the opportunity to help guide you through your mental health journey. Sometimes we need a little help and that's ok. I provide a warm welcoming and supportive environment that fosters change. I help empower you to reach your goals and live the happy and healthy life you have been trying to attain. I have experience working with a multitude of mental health diagnosis, as well as a vas diversity of client populations. No matter what brings you to therapy you will have access to tools for change and a place to process all that life can throw at you. I ensure you feel heard and supported after each session.
My goal as a therapist is to help individuals and couples realize their full potential in a safe, caring, nurturing and challenging environment.
My goal as a therapist is to help individuals and couples realize their full potential in a safe, caring, nurturing and challenging environment.
Hi, my name is Ashley Burner, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT).
I offer a supportive, grounded space where you can feel seen, understood, and
empowered to create meaningful change. I work with adults, teens, and couples, and I
especially enjoy supporting clients who have experienced trauma. Many of the clients I have worked with are navigating trauma and PTSD, anxiety, grief, and major life transitions—times when life can feel overwhelming, confusing, or hard to carry alone.
Hi, my name is Ashley Burner, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT).
I offer a supportive, grounded space where you can feel seen, understood, and
empowered to create meaningful change. I work with adults, teens, and couples, and I
especially enjoy supporting clients who have experienced trauma. Many of the clients I have worked with are navigating trauma and PTSD, anxiety, grief, and major life transitions—times when life can feel overwhelming, confusing, or hard to carry alone.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist in San Diego specializing in trauma, anxiety, and emotional regulation. When stress, trauma, or emotional pain build up, it can affect every part of your life and relationships. You may feel exhausted, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward — and that’s exactly where support can make a difference. With authenticity and experience, I work with professional adults to develop their sense of selves, decrease stress, and establish rewarding relationships. Having this space has helped many people better understand and manage their lives.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist in San Diego specializing in trauma, anxiety, and emotional regulation. When stress, trauma, or emotional pain build up, it can affect every part of your life and relationships. You may feel exhausted, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward — and that’s exactly where support can make a difference. With authenticity and experience, I work with professional adults to develop their sense of selves, decrease stress, and establish rewarding relationships. Having this space has helped many people better understand and manage their lives.
Life can present us with many difficult challenges and transitions. I enjoy assisting my clients in improving their relationships, adjusting to life's changes and transitions, and improving stress management abilities. I provide a safe environment in which people can explore options and work towards self-empowerment, growth and resolution of their issues. I use a combination of solution-focused approaches to help people attain their personal goals and resolve trauma.
Life can present us with many difficult challenges and transitions. I enjoy assisting my clients in improving their relationships, adjusting to life's changes and transitions, and improving stress management abilities. I provide a safe environment in which people can explore options and work towards self-empowerment, growth and resolution of their issues. I use a combination of solution-focused approaches to help people attain their personal goals and resolve trauma.
We serve individuals, couples, and families of all ages who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, family conflict, or difficulty adjusting to change. We support clients who are seeking individualized therapy to process emotions, strengthen relationships, build coping skills, improve emotional well-being, and work toward healing, stability, and personal growth in a safe and welcoming space.
We serve individuals, couples, and families of all ages who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, family conflict, or difficulty adjusting to change. We support clients who are seeking individualized therapy to process emotions, strengthen relationships, build coping skills, improve emotional well-being, and work toward healing, stability, and personal growth in a safe and welcoming space.
Hello there! I prioritize building strong therapeutic alliances with clients; therapy is most effective when you feel heard, understood, and empowered. Within a safe, supportive environment, I'll help you explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a meaningful way. I provide high-quality, compassionate care to those seeking support. If you're searching for a therapist who's engaging, empathetic, likes to use a little humor when appropriate, and will challenge you in a healthy way, I am here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth!
Hello there! I prioritize building strong therapeutic alliances with clients; therapy is most effective when you feel heard, understood, and empowered. Within a safe, supportive environment, I'll help you explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a meaningful way. I provide high-quality, compassionate care to those seeking support. If you're searching for a therapist who's engaging, empathetic, likes to use a little humor when appropriate, and will challenge you in a healthy way, I am here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth!
Now welcoming Aetna, United HealthCare and Optum insured clients!
Have you found yourself feeling more anxious or stressed? Maybe your body is speaking to you through headaches, stomach issues or illnesses and other practitioners can't seem to get it right. This is your sign to take control back with my Holistic approach to psychotherapy. Let me help guide you through this journey of finding empowerment to build a healthier version of yourself and in turn, healthier and more meaningful relationships.
Now welcoming Aetna, United HealthCare and Optum insured clients!
Have you found yourself feeling more anxious or stressed? Maybe your body is speaking to you through headaches, stomach issues or illnesses and other practitioners can't seem to get it right. This is your sign to take control back with my Holistic approach to psychotherapy. Let me help guide you through this journey of finding empowerment to build a healthier version of yourself and in turn, healthier and more meaningful relationships.
I am in-network for Aetna, Magellan, Optus, and UnitedHealthcare, but I can also provide a superbill for out of network clients.
The grass is greener where you water it. As a therapist, I believe that the effort you put into yourself, and relationships, directly correlates to the way you perceive the world around you and your experiences. I believe that caring for your mental health and spending energy intentionally are just a few ways that our perceptions and connections can be refined and enriched.
I am in-network for Aetna, Magellan, Optus, and UnitedHealthcare, but I can also provide a superbill for out of network clients.
The grass is greener where you water it. As a therapist, I believe that the effort you put into yourself, and relationships, directly correlates to the way you perceive the world around you and your experiences. I believe that caring for your mental health and spending energy intentionally are just a few ways that our perceptions and connections can be refined and enriched.
I am passionate about assisting clients who would like to improve life circumstances which may be holding them back from achieving mental and emotional wellness. It is also my pleasure to help clients through life transitions, such as relationship status changes and pre and postpartum challenges. Additionally, I enjoy working with clients who are simply interested in personal growth and self improvement.
I am passionate about assisting clients who would like to improve life circumstances which may be holding them back from achieving mental and emotional wellness. It is also my pleasure to help clients through life transitions, such as relationship status changes and pre and postpartum challenges. Additionally, I enjoy working with clients who are simply interested in personal growth and self improvement.
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