Attachment-based Therapists in San Diego, CA

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who enjoys working with children, adolescents, parents, and adult individuals. Life is hard, and we all experience stressors that cause us to fall out of sync with one another or ourselves. My goal is to help you, your child, or your family feel better equipped and empowered to cope with those stressors. EMDR is a wonderful modality I use during the treatment process to quicken the healing process. I also provide clinical supervision for associates accruing their hours.

Life experiences can impact us in surprising, often difficult, and even traumatic ways leaving us feeling out of touch with ourselves and those around us. We all have a desire to feel understood, and that journey often begins within ourselves. My goal in therapy is to create a space where you feel heard and safe while we explore deeper into who you are and begin to wrestle with the question “where do I go from here?”.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Play Therapist that supports children of all ages, teens, adults, and couples and individuals struggling with parenting. There are times in our lives where we recognize we need to nurture our growth, can feel disconnected to each other or our goals, or simply need some support. I am here to help you, your family, and your children with a challenge that might feel too big to manage on your own. I also offer clinical supervision for those therapists accruing hours towards licensure.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and earned my Master's in Counseling Psychology from Southern California Seminar in 2016. My experience helping people includes working with adults, older adults, and adolescents with anxiety, abuse/trauma, loss, relationship issues, betrayal, divorce recovery, self-esteem, career challenges, and just with the struggles that life brings to all of us. I truly believe everyone deserves to have someone that they can easily talk to and that is in their corner.

“Often it’s the deepest pain which empowers you to grow into your highest self.” The journey to a healthier, happier you starts here! If you are looking to improve your self-esteem, heal from traumas of the past, be the best version of yourself and form healthier relationships in your life, you are not alone. Whether you’re an individual, a couple or a family looking for help - my therapy sessions are designed to assist you and your loved ones in the healing process. Healing can be a beautiful journey, not just a destination.

⯌Premarital couples therapy ⯌Attachment based dating ⯌Emotional maturity ⯌Codependency and unhealthy relationships ⯌Adult children of alcoholics/addicts ⯌Personal work for therapists / / / / / Welcome! My clinical focus is on how difficult issues like mental illness, addiction, and relationship conflict are influenced by your family of origin and early attachment experiences with your parents. My therapy approach is discussion and insight based, with the goal of improving your understanding of yourself as an individual who is emotionally differentiated from your family history.

Anna is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California and Oregon. In addition, she is a professional clinical counselor. Armed with about 10 years of experience, she loves to help young children (from infancy to age 9) who have experienced trauma or separation. Her knowledge includes attachment-based interventions, such as: Infant Massage; Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT); Dyadic Art; TheraPlay; and a variety of therapeutic play techniques.

My name is Cheryl Perrell and I am a bilingual Spanish Speaking Licensed Clinical Social Worker. After completing my B.A. in Psychology and Social Behavior at UC Irvine, I attended Cal Sate Long Beach where I earned my Master's Degree in Social Work. My clinical experiences range from mental health outpatient programs, non-profit organizations, field-based community health, and private practice. I provide a compassionate and dynamic approach to creating a healing and safe space by focusing on building trust in our therapeutic relationship.

I have operated my own private practice since 1991 and have almost 30 years of experience working in a wide variety of mental health settings. My approach works to eliminate symptoms that can interfere with living a life that is worth celebrating. All of my work is grounded in neuroscience principles, developmental theories, attachment theory, and polyvagal theory. I am also trained in attachment-based therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, family-systems theory, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness.

It takes courage to set up your first therapy appointment, and it can be challenging to find the “right fit” in a therapist. With the right fit, you can determine: the struggles you have and ways to overcome them, what is important and meaningful in your life, how to feel better and heal from bad memories, and how to communicate better with loved ones. These are often the goals of therapy. They may seem simple, but sometimes we struggle and spend years feeling unhappy or unfulfilled. I have worked with clients for 27 years helping people find their clarity and truth and welcome your call to determine if I'm the "right fit" for you.

Our relationships shape who we are, and feeling safer can significantly affect our wellbeing. When our feelings of safety or security are threatened, whether through instability in our relationships, experiences of discrimination, inequity, violence, chronic and complex trauma, or other distressing events and interactions, it may lead to anxiety, depression, patterns of ineffective communication/coping, or manifest in other forms. I have complete trust that you can make choices that promote your growth and health and will collaborate with you to help you reach your treatment goals.

I believe that healing happens when we pay attention to all the parts that make us whole—our mind, body, and soul. My theoretical orientation is influenced by Family Systems, Attachment Theory, Emotionally-Focused, Humanistic-Experiential, and Narrative approaches to treatment. This means that we will be going on an emotional journey together in which I will use an eclectic combination of clinical theories and techniques to help guide my work. I believe that the lack of emotional awareness and avoiding uncomfortable emotions can cause harm to our mind, body, and soul. My hope is to help you get to know yourself better and learn how

Do you feel lost or confused at times about your feelings, thoughts, and relationships? We each have a resilient spirit within us and therapy can support us with accessing our deepest emotions, knowing ourselves better than before, and walking our path with a stronger sense of self. I believe in being person-centered, creating a safe space, and personalizing an integrative approach to help with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship dynamics, and existential exploration. I draw upon mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and attachment-based therapy.

Being an immigrant, a child of an immigrant, a world traveler or an international student has left you feeling disconnected and like you don't belong. You feel alone even though you are among people, busy with school, work and life. You are not alone. Many of us, who uprooted ourselves by choice of our own or someone else, experience these feelings. These feelings are normal. You're human. The isolation and lack of belonging are exhausting and you long to feel better about your life and future.

Beginning one’s journey to wellness is a courageous step. Equally as courageous is accessing the support of a trusted professional to equip you with the necessary tools to achieve your goals. My name is Zelalem Hagos and I specialize in working with woman amidst life transitions whether in their careers, undergoing losses in relationships, parenting adoptive children, or seeking to improve their wellness. I have over 15 years of clinical experience in working with a people of diverse multicultural backgrounds and faiths-specifically Christian women. My clinical training is in EMDR, CBT, TFCBT, Attachment Based Interventions, etc..

Sharing our inner experiences with someone can often feel frightening, which is exactly why I place such an importance on connection and acceptance in the therapeutic process. I aim to create a safe environment that will invite my clients to delve deeper into their personal narrative, as I truly believe we are not built to process emotions alone. As humans, we all have a propensity to grow and become our true selves, unfortunately we aren’t always gifted with the circumstances to allow it. I am passionate about creating a space for not only self-discovery and self acceptance, but to allow clients to feel seen, heard, and valued.

I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 111378) and a Registered Play Therapist (T4270) certified by the United States Association for Play Therapy. I have a passion for helping children, teens, and young adults (18-35) transform their lives and achieve their goals. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, perfectionism, stress management, behavioral issues in children and teens, parenting challenges, cultural and diversity challenges, LGBTQIA+, and overall personal growth.

Katherine works with clients from a holistic approach, taking into account all aspects of the clients life (social, relational, emotional, mental, physical, cultural and environmental) that may impact overall wellness. Mindfulness work, attachment based strategies, cognitive behavioral techniques, and regulation strategies are often utilized in sessions. Katherine works with a variety of population but offers therapeutic support to parents, children/adolescents, and athletes working on performance related issues.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by work, relationships, or health issues? Perhaps it feels impossible to keep up with the daily demands of life, and you're not sure where to turn. My name is Lauren Baldwin and I graduated with an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from the California School of Professional Psychology, AIU - San Diego. I work with individuals and couples from a systemic, attachment-based approach and more specifically, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). I specialize in women's health/sexual health/chronic health issues, highly sensitive people (HSP) and empaths.

Deciding to come to therapy can be a difficult decision. To enter a successful therapeutic relationship you have to find the right therapist for you. I offer you a safe, caring, and nurturing environment. I was born and raised in Mexico, and greatly embrace my bi-cultural experience. Throughout my years of practice, I have helped people with a wide variety of psychological and relationship problems environment to create positive changes in your life.