Anxiety Therapists in San Diego, CA
Concerns around body image, eating, or exercise don’t always look obvious, and they can affect adults of all body types, backgrounds, and identities. For many people, these struggles are less about food or movement themselves and more about control, stress, or navigating life transitions that feel overwhelming. I earned my MA from Azusa Pacific University in 2015 and support adults 18+ who are experiencing body image distress, challenges with exercise or motivation, and the emotional impact of changing seasons of life.
Concerns around body image, eating, or exercise don’t always look obvious, and they can affect adults of all body types, backgrounds, and identities. For many people, these struggles are less about food or movement themselves and more about control, stress, or navigating life transitions that feel overwhelming. I earned my MA from Azusa Pacific University in 2015 and support adults 18+ who are experiencing body image distress, challenges with exercise or motivation, and the emotional impact of changing seasons of life.
Life can feel chaotic. Whether you are considering your first time in treatment, continuing or returning to treatment, my goal is to provide you with the platform and skills to effectively evaluate, identify and create solutions to help you. It’s important to remember that therapy is not always about ‘fixing’ a problem. Sometimes, it is about learning how to work with the problem by creating awareness, strengthening insight, developing or broadening skills you already have. It is a joint effort between the therapist and the client, working together, to impact change and bring balance to what may otherwise feel out of control.
Life can feel chaotic. Whether you are considering your first time in treatment, continuing or returning to treatment, my goal is to provide you with the platform and skills to effectively evaluate, identify and create solutions to help you. It’s important to remember that therapy is not always about ‘fixing’ a problem. Sometimes, it is about learning how to work with the problem by creating awareness, strengthening insight, developing or broadening skills you already have. It is a joint effort between the therapist and the client, working together, to impact change and bring balance to what may otherwise feel out of control.
If you are feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by all your responsibilities, you might have been ignoring your own needs and focusing on the needs of others. After a while, you become resentful and maybe even angry that your needs are not getting met, and start falling into a downward spiral of physical, emotional, and relationship issues. Perhaps, you have realized, the more you try to ignore the source of these challenges, the worse you feel about yourself and your situation and the more complicated your problems become. And because you are reading this, you know you don’t have to continue this struggle on your own!
If you are feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by all your responsibilities, you might have been ignoring your own needs and focusing on the needs of others. After a while, you become resentful and maybe even angry that your needs are not getting met, and start falling into a downward spiral of physical, emotional, and relationship issues. Perhaps, you have realized, the more you try to ignore the source of these challenges, the worse you feel about yourself and your situation and the more complicated your problems become. And because you are reading this, you know you don’t have to continue this struggle on your own!
I have 25 years experience treating individuals, families and groups of all ages struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, loss and addiction.
I would like to help you clarify your goals, identify obstacles to reaching those goals, and then work together collaboratively to determine the best method of navigating your life and relationships to achieve personal fulfillment. I believe that attitude and perception significantly impact how individuals deal with pain and conflict, and that exploring problematic areas from different perspectives in a safe, nonjudgmental environment can transform and heal.
I have 25 years experience treating individuals, families and groups of all ages struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, loss and addiction.
I would like to help you clarify your goals, identify obstacles to reaching those goals, and then work together collaboratively to determine the best method of navigating your life and relationships to achieve personal fulfillment. I believe that attitude and perception significantly impact how individuals deal with pain and conflict, and that exploring problematic areas from different perspectives in a safe, nonjudgmental environment can transform and heal.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem, and relational concerns, helping them better understand what’s going on beneath the surface.
I'm an EMDRIA certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist. My work is trauma-informed and incorporates influences from attachment theory, cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based strategies.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem, and relational concerns, helping them better understand what’s going on beneath the surface.
I'm an EMDRIA certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist. My work is trauma-informed and incorporates influences from attachment theory, cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based strategies.
For the past 5 years, I have worked with adolescents, young adults, and TAY maneuvering their way around social pressures, anxiety, depression, friendships, and generational trauma.
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!
For the past 5 years, I have worked with adolescents, young adults, and TAY maneuvering their way around social pressures, anxiety, depression, friendships, and generational trauma.
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!
Whether you're navigating a diagnosis, feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety, or just wanting to feel more fulfilled in your relationships and day-to-day life, you're not alone, and you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
Having worked with adults, individuals, couples, groups, adolescents, and children in a wide variety of professional settings; I will draw upon my 18 years of experience and training to provide you with the tools you need to reduce your symptoms and find relief.
Whether you're navigating a diagnosis, feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety, or just wanting to feel more fulfilled in your relationships and day-to-day life, you're not alone, and you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
Having worked with adults, individuals, couples, groups, adolescents, and children in a wide variety of professional settings; I will draw upon my 18 years of experience and training to provide you with the tools you need to reduce your symptoms and find relief.
Matthew has over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families dealing with numerous issues such as: oppositional defiance, depression, anxiety, anger, grief/loss, abuse, neglect, domestic violence, relationship conflicts, severe mental illness, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, military family matters, and school related concerns. Matthew is comfortable assisting those with all types of backgrounds and utilizes a client-centered, solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral approach.
Matthew has over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families dealing with numerous issues such as: oppositional defiance, depression, anxiety, anger, grief/loss, abuse, neglect, domestic violence, relationship conflicts, severe mental illness, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, military family matters, and school related concerns. Matthew is comfortable assisting those with all types of backgrounds and utilizes a client-centered, solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral approach.
Gina Biagini-French completed her graduate degree in Marriage and Family Counseling in 1996 and was licensed in 2000. She has been working in the field of Social Work and Counseling since 1990. Gina treats clients from all backgrounds with a variety of clinical concerns, and has worked in various nonprofit, university and elementary school settings.
Gina Biagini-French completed her graduate degree in Marriage and Family Counseling in 1996 and was licensed in 2000. She has been working in the field of Social Work and Counseling since 1990. Gina treats clients from all backgrounds with a variety of clinical concerns, and has worked in various nonprofit, university and elementary school settings.
I specialize in anxiety disorders, panic disorder, OCD, phobias and trauma therapy for adults and teens who feel stuck in cycles of intense fear, chronic worry, overthinking, and self-doubt.
I help people overcome anxiety disorders, phobias and OCD using a compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based approach. I have specializing training through the IOCDF in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I support clients in facing fears, reducing anxiety and compulsions, and building lasting coping skills.
I specialize in anxiety disorders, panic disorder, OCD, phobias and trauma therapy for adults and teens who feel stuck in cycles of intense fear, chronic worry, overthinking, and self-doubt.
I help people overcome anxiety disorders, phobias and OCD using a compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based approach. I have specializing training through the IOCDF in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I support clients in facing fears, reducing anxiety and compulsions, and building lasting coping skills.
Hello, I'm Dr. Ria Paul, a licensed marriage and family therapist dedicated to fostering an environment of healing, growth, and being your best self. My passion lies in helping individuals and families navigate their challenges and helping them feel empowered to live this thing called life. I believe in creating a safe and supportive environment for my clients. My therapeutic approach is integrative, combining practices that focus on evidence-based, client-centered, strength-based, empathy, and culturally sensitive.
Hello, I'm Dr. Ria Paul, a licensed marriage and family therapist dedicated to fostering an environment of healing, growth, and being your best self. My passion lies in helping individuals and families navigate their challenges and helping them feel empowered to live this thing called life. I believe in creating a safe and supportive environment for my clients. My therapeutic approach is integrative, combining practices that focus on evidence-based, client-centered, strength-based, empathy, and culturally sensitive.
I also work with women who have experienced traumas in the distant past but who have been feeling chronically anxious, depressed, out of control and/or hopeless.
Over the years I have developed a holistic, concierge approach to psychotherapy. What this means is that together we create a plan that focuses on meeting your unique needs and goals and we bring together a team of experts to support your healing journey. The concierge approach is for motivated women who are ready for change.
I also work with women who have experienced traumas in the distant past but who have been feeling chronically anxious, depressed, out of control and/or hopeless.
Over the years I have developed a holistic, concierge approach to psychotherapy. What this means is that together we create a plan that focuses on meeting your unique needs and goals and we bring together a team of experts to support your healing journey. The concierge approach is for motivated women who are ready for change.
Perhaps anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges are weighing you down.
My practice is warm, compassionate, and strength focused, emphasizing true collaboration. I prioritize creating a secure, welcoming setting where every client feels heard, seen and respected—a vital foundation for addressing deeply personal issues. I believe this is the foundation of a good working relationship to address such sensitive personal matters.
Perhaps anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges are weighing you down.
My practice is warm, compassionate, and strength focused, emphasizing true collaboration. I prioritize creating a secure, welcoming setting where every client feels heard, seen and respected—a vital foundation for addressing deeply personal issues. I believe this is the foundation of a good working relationship to address such sensitive personal matters.
I have been practicing therapy over seven years working with adults and adolescents in individual therapy, specializing in treatment of general anxiety, men’s issues, social anxiety, relationship anxiety, self-esteem, identity formation, assertiveness, and depressive disorders in addition to trauma, shame, grief, and Borderline Personality Disorder.
My philosophy in therapy is to believe every emotion and be curious about every thought. I take this job very seriously but I am seldom a serious person; therapy can be an enjoyable experience and simultaneously life-enriching if you are willing to do the work. My therapeutic style is direct and compassionate, jargon-free and analogy-strong, often using humor and irreverence when appropriate in session. I strive to create authentic relationships with my clients where pretentious jargon-speak is left at the door. Authenticity is my most important value as a clinician - I am the same human both inside and outside of the office…
I have been practicing therapy over seven years working with adults and adolescents in individual therapy, specializing in treatment of general anxiety, men’s issues, social anxiety, relationship anxiety, self-esteem, identity formation, assertiveness, and depressive disorders in addition to trauma, shame, grief, and Borderline Personality Disorder.
My philosophy in therapy is to believe every emotion and be curious about every thought. I take this job very seriously but I am seldom a serious person; therapy can be an enjoyable experience and simultaneously life-enriching if you are willing to do the work. My therapeutic style is direct and compassionate, jargon-free and analogy-strong, often using humor and irreverence when appropriate in session. I strive to create authentic relationships with my clients where pretentious jargon-speak is left at the door. Authenticity is my most important value as a clinician - I am the same human both inside and outside of the office…
I specialize in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in a warm, supportive environment designed to help individuals facing depression, anxiety and life transitions.
Whether you're struggling with daily stress or navigating deeper emotional challenges, I am here to support you every step of the way. I prioritize clean communication to foster a supportive environment built on active listening and empathy.
I specialize in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in a warm, supportive environment designed to help individuals facing depression, anxiety and life transitions.
Whether you're struggling with daily stress or navigating deeper emotional challenges, I am here to support you every step of the way. I prioritize clean communication to foster a supportive environment built on active listening and empathy.
Whether you are a successful professional, an athlete or a struggling student, you want someone who will help you overcome depression, anxiety, addictions and many other problems.
People want straight talk from a psychologist, not psychobabble. They don’t want a passive therapist who just listens. Nor do they want a know-it-all to tell them exactly what to do. They want a competent psychologist who gives real feedback about what he sees going on. They want someone with real life experience who can relate to their problems as a professional, a parent or a student. Before becoming a psychologist, Dr. Evans had experience serving in the Peace Corps, running a business, getting married and having children.
Whether you are a successful professional, an athlete or a struggling student, you want someone who will help you overcome depression, anxiety, addictions and many other problems.
People want straight talk from a psychologist, not psychobabble. They don’t want a passive therapist who just listens. Nor do they want a know-it-all to tell them exactly what to do. They want a competent psychologist who gives real feedback about what he sees going on. They want someone with real life experience who can relate to their problems as a professional, a parent or a student. Before becoming a psychologist, Dr. Evans had experience serving in the Peace Corps, running a business, getting married and having children.
This allows Sasha to address anxiety, depression, trauma, self worth, perfectionism, relationship issues, career issues, chronic health conditions, and general transitions.
Have you been told you are doing the best you can, but it does not feel like enough? Or fixate on what is wrong in your life or avoid it completely because you do not have the answers or solutions you need? You are not alone if you answered yes. It is sometimes hard to know how to best approach life generally or problems specifically when you feel stuck and uncertain of what to do. Finding solutions requires more than problem solving. Looking within and connecting with yourself engages the soul. This is often essential to uncover the answers you are searching for. This is where Sasha can help.
This allows Sasha to address anxiety, depression, trauma, self worth, perfectionism, relationship issues, career issues, chronic health conditions, and general transitions.
Have you been told you are doing the best you can, but it does not feel like enough? Or fixate on what is wrong in your life or avoid it completely because you do not have the answers or solutions you need? You are not alone if you answered yes. It is sometimes hard to know how to best approach life generally or problems specifically when you feel stuck and uncertain of what to do. Finding solutions requires more than problem solving. Looking within and connecting with yourself engages the soul. This is often essential to uncover the answers you are searching for. This is where Sasha can help.
Perhaps you have been overworked, feeling stressed, worried, and struggling to keep it all together.
We specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, life-transitions, parenting or relationship concerns, adjustment difficulties, body image issues, self-esteem building, racial & cultural identity, academic/work challenges, trauma, family of origin issues, and stress management.
Perhaps you have been overworked, feeling stressed, worried, and struggling to keep it all together.
We specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, life-transitions, parenting or relationship concerns, adjustment difficulties, body image issues, self-esteem building, racial & cultural identity, academic/work challenges, trauma, family of origin issues, and stress management.
Areas of specialty include: children/teens and families (including special education) and adults who are neurodiverse or experiencing anxiety, depression or life transitions.
I am neurocognitively based and neuro-affirming but versed in multiple modalities. As part of your uniqueness, incorporated are your thinking processes, values, motivation, strengths, and solutions. Whether neurodiverse or neurotypical, you should feel listened to, heard and a partner in your therapeutic journey.
Areas of specialty include: children/teens and families (including special education) and adults who are neurodiverse or experiencing anxiety, depression or life transitions.
I am neurocognitively based and neuro-affirming but versed in multiple modalities. As part of your uniqueness, incorporated are your thinking processes, values, motivation, strengths, and solutions. Whether neurodiverse or neurotypical, you should feel listened to, heard and a partner in your therapeutic journey.
Family issues can lead to negative consequences like depression, relationship issues, anxiety, and even physical illness.
I know the impact culture has on people. To me, cultural identity is the key to some life choices that individuals make about their communities, religion, and family as well. I'll incorporate your cultural background into my innovative and natural therapy to help you and your family cope with issues and get on the path to healing.
Family issues can lead to negative consequences like depression, relationship issues, anxiety, and even physical illness.
I know the impact culture has on people. To me, cultural identity is the key to some life choices that individuals make about their communities, religion, and family as well. I'll incorporate your cultural background into my innovative and natural therapy to help you and your family cope with issues and get on the path to healing.
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Anxiety Therapists
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.