Black and African American Therapists in San Diego, CA

As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, my practice is open to a diverse population ranging in ages and ethnicities. I invite clients to join with me to conquer unhealthy patterns and crutches which create feelings of being stuck, defeated and helpless. In therapy, clients will work towards creating a stronger, more confident and independent self. Treatment goals targeting symptoms of anxiety, depression and addressing conflictual relational patterns will ensure a happy and healthy life. My goal is that all of my clients feel 100% supported and confident that they are reaching their goals.

While honoring you being the expert of your life, I seek to walk alongside you as a guide & partner during this particular challenging part of your life journey.

Ready to heal, but don’t know where to start? Where you are now is just the beginning of your next chapter and I'm happy to support you! Hi! I’m Cassandra Gilbert, a culturally sensitive pre-licensed professional counselor & mental wellness advocate. I understand the deep desire to heal and break out of patterns, but not knowing where to start. My personal experience with healing and therapy shaped my desire to help others create meaningful change within themselves & their lives. As a woman of color, and a mother, I am a strong advocate for mental health services for women, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Welcome to my mobile practice, where I bring the healing to you! Licensed since 1997, I offer a wealth of professional and personal lived experience to assist you with both your individual and family needs. If you join me we will work together to reach your goals. It is hard work to become our best selves & live our best lives, free from harmful responses due to wounds & holes, left over from an earlier life. You will have the support to overcome obstacles to healing the past, staying present and embracing the future, all this while developing a better understanding & acceptance for yourself, and others just as you are.

I specialize in addressing a spectrum of mental health concerns including: Anxiety ,Depression ,Psychosis , LGBTQ+ Issues , ADHD , Trauma, Autism Spectrum Disorders , PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Mood Disorders.

My passion is supporting people to overcome the anxiousness that keeps them stuck. My style is very relational, which means I believe our connection in therapy is what matters most. Therapy can be uncomfortable and push us to be vulnerable, so it is important to build trust before we dig deeper. The value of our work together is you get CLARITY about who you are, what you want, and how to get there. Often times our traumas or anxieties keep us stuck living in patterns we don't know how to shake. Let's sort it out together and get you on a path that lets you enjoy life.

I have over 10 years of experience working with clients in the areas of depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship/marital issues, parenting issues, spiritual-related issues, and life transitions. My therapeutic approach is eclectic and based on each individual. I have specialized training in many evidence based therapies including CBT, DBT, SFT, and more.

Coming from a mixed background is incredible! But sometimes it can feel like you are not enough or you’re doing too much at the same. damn. time! No matter what you do, someone isn’t going to like it. It's as if all your different parts are kept separate and it's hard to feel like anyone can see or know the whole you. This feeling keeps you closed off from others - and yourself. You’re constantly regulating yourself and “acting right” but that shit is painful. You don’t ever feel fully free.

Acute and long-standing stress can trigger emotions, thoughts, and reactions that shape our sense of self and our relationships. If you find it increasingly difficult to cope with stressors, stay emotionally regulated, and connect to others, I can help. My approach to therapy is compassionate, culturally responsive, collaborative, and non-pathologizing. Further, I am informed by multiple evidence-based perspectives and believe that societal influences significantly contribute to the way people receive, process, and respond to stress, problems, trauma, and relationships.

I believe that we all need someone to talk with who really listen and accept us as we are, without judgement. I provide my clients with that warm, nonjudgmental environment—a safe place to explore the issues that may be preventing you from living the life you want. I have had the opportunity to work with clients from all parts of the world, from different cultures and with diverse ideas about parenting, marriage, love, sexuality, gender identity and spirituality. I pride myself on being straightforward and honest and aspire to help connect individuals with their preferred self.

My passion is helping those I work with to improve their quality of life, increase coping/resiliency, and improve overall well-being.

Do you struggle with stress, anxiety, or depression? Do you feel stuck in your life or in your relationships? I can help! We will work together to help build insight, explore healthy strategies to improve your mental health and navigate life adversities. Welcome! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California. I have experience working with children, teens, adults, families, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ communities across various therapeutic settings.

Darryn works with individuals across the lifespan who are impacted by mood disorders, LGBTQ core issues, gender identity expression, social difficulties, negative self-concepts, and life transitions. She is skilled in collaborating with individuals affected by autism, as well as treating anxiety and depression. Darryn has extensive experience working directly with children and teenagers, and is passionate about supporting adolescents through the unique development they are undertaking. Darryn is a proud queer therapist and LGBTQ+ ally.

Accepting new clients and taking insurance. Are you feeling stuck, tormented by anxiety, depression, or traumatic experiences? I would love to provide support by facilitating the discovery of new choices and tools for skill-building. 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.

I work with a diverse clientele and specialize in providing culturally responsive and identity-affirming psychotherapy. The clients I work with often identify as first-gen students, artists, performers, educators, and professionals, as well as those who have experienced trauma in relationships or who have a history of family cycles of addiction and drug use. I use a relational-psychodynamic and liberatory approach to therapy; incorporating mindfulness techniques that support you to build awareness of what is happening between your mind and body.

Debra Ann Cruz is a speaker, author, psychotherapist, and executive coach, and romantic intimacy specialist. Over the past 20 years, I have worked hard to create an innovative blend of psychotherapy, spirituality, and executive coaching to help clients reach breakthroughs and emotional healing to level up to own the success and prosperity they desire and deserve. Her specialty is helping high-functioning professionals, executives, and leaders to stop holding themselves back due to a negative internal dialogue of fear, anxiety, and self-doubt from their past.

Our personal history, circumstances, and relationships have shaped our outlook on the world, including how we see ourselves. Because we all come with layers, I utilize strategies of Attachment Theory, Behavioral Therapy, and Insight Driven Modalities to learn what from your past has shaped your experiences today. I specialize in working with highly sensitive individuals (children & adults) to help foster their authentic identity and achieve mood regulation, higher self esteem, relief in areas of depression, anxiety, and fears of failure. I am honored to support meaningful change in your journey!

Therapy is a space to explore your thoughts and emotions, practice new skills, understand your purpose, and become the best version of yourself. We all have moments where we reach a problem and we ask ourselves "How do I get through this?" or "What should I do?" In my work, I place emphasis on resiliency, hope, and discovering solutions that work in your life. My clinical experience includes treatment of depression, anxiety and assisting with difficult life transitions. I am passionate about providing a safe, healing space for communities of color.

The decision to talk to someone about things you may be struggling with is a brave one. Whether you're struggling with a recent stressor or a chronic one, whether it's an internal conflict, a relationship conflict, parenting, work, you're having difficulty setting or reaching goals, or something else entirely, finding the right person to talk to makes all the difference. I specialize in helping people make radical and sustainable changes in their personal lives, relationships, parenting, work, and other areas. I take a non-judgmental solution focused approach to helping you set goals and reach them.