Autism Therapists in San Diego, CA
My name is Griselda Hernandez and I am a Bilingual/Spanish-speaking Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have over 18 years of experience providing individual, child, and family counseling services to diverse high-risk families, including military families. I am passionate about supporting all my clients through their unique life challenges by meeting them where they are in their mental health and healing journey.
My name is Griselda Hernandez and I am a Bilingual/Spanish-speaking Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have over 18 years of experience providing individual, child, and family counseling services to diverse high-risk families, including military families. I am passionate about supporting all my clients through their unique life challenges by meeting them where they are in their mental health and healing journey.
Hello, my name is Agueda Cabrera, I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. For over two decades, I have worked with individuals and families to help overcome symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress management, PTSD, and family problems. I utilize a strength-based approach as well as evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I offer warm and compassionate support and guidance to help clients focus on their strengths rather than their flaws allowing for growth during treatment.
Hello, my name is Agueda Cabrera, I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. For over two decades, I have worked with individuals and families to help overcome symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress management, PTSD, and family problems. I utilize a strength-based approach as well as evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I offer warm and compassionate support and guidance to help clients focus on their strengths rather than their flaws allowing for growth during treatment.
I work with individuals and couples who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Using an integrated approach, I cater the style of therapy to each individual client and their goals, including aspects of Brainspotting, Person-centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and mindfulness. My sense of humor is key to my relationship building; I find that laughter creates connection and opens our hearts and minds. I have a warm, empathic, and holistic approach, inviting clients to bring all of themselves to therapy as I do the same.
I work with individuals and couples who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Using an integrated approach, I cater the style of therapy to each individual client and their goals, including aspects of Brainspotting, Person-centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and mindfulness. My sense of humor is key to my relationship building; I find that laughter creates connection and opens our hearts and minds. I have a warm, empathic, and holistic approach, inviting clients to bring all of themselves to therapy as I do the same.
Welcome—I'm glad you're here. I'm Tanya, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in California. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for change, you're not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
I bring a compassionate presence to our work together. Clients often tell me they feel seen, heard, and genuinely respected in our sessions. I believe every person deserves a space where they are valued and met with empathy, no matter what they’re facing.
Welcome—I'm glad you're here. I'm Tanya, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in California. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for change, you're not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
I bring a compassionate presence to our work together. Clients often tell me they feel seen, heard, and genuinely respected in our sessions. I believe every person deserves a space where they are valued and met with empathy, no matter what they’re facing.
I am a licensed therapist who supports children, teens, and adults working through anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I offer a compassionate, practical, and faith-sensitive approach to therapy—whether you're navigating school or work-related challenges, relationship or friendship struggles, or simply feeling stuck. I aim to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where healing and growth feel possible.
I am a licensed therapist who supports children, teens, and adults working through anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I offer a compassionate, practical, and faith-sensitive approach to therapy—whether you're navigating school or work-related challenges, relationship or friendship struggles, or simply feeling stuck. I aim to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where healing and growth feel possible.
I have a Masters in Social Work. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 13 years of experience in working with individuals of different ages and backgrounds. While obtaining my Masters in Social Work, I am focused on mental health amongst children, youth, and families. My first official job as a social worker was to provide trauma therapy (TF-CBT) for youth who lived in certain crime filled areas of Los Angeles. I was able to assist youth and families in their homes as well as in their schools.
I have a Masters in Social Work. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 13 years of experience in working with individuals of different ages and backgrounds. While obtaining my Masters in Social Work, I am focused on mental health amongst children, youth, and families. My first official job as a social worker was to provide trauma therapy (TF-CBT) for youth who lived in certain crime filled areas of Los Angeles. I was able to assist youth and families in their homes as well as in their schools.
I am a systemic therapist who utilizes multiple therapeutic techniques to meet the client’s needs. I have an expertise in the intersection of relationship concerns, disability, neurodivergence, and work with clients on interpersonal relationships, self-identity exploration, and working through those daily life struggles. My goal is to help you examine the individual and interpersonal factors impacting you, develop ways for you to engage in a more meaningful and empowered lifestyle, and walk you through the process of making positive and lasting change for yourself.
I am a systemic therapist who utilizes multiple therapeutic techniques to meet the client’s needs. I have an expertise in the intersection of relationship concerns, disability, neurodivergence, and work with clients on interpersonal relationships, self-identity exploration, and working through those daily life struggles. My goal is to help you examine the individual and interpersonal factors impacting you, develop ways for you to engage in a more meaningful and empowered lifestyle, and walk you through the process of making positive and lasting change for yourself.
There are a multitude of reasons why folks engage in therapy and typically the search starts because something doesn’t feel quite right, what you've been trying doesn't seem to be working, or overwhelm is so big it's taking everything you've got to keep your head above water. If you or a loved one are feeling stuck, hurting, or maybe you aren’t sure, I’d love to speak with you to see if we can create something that you’ll find helpful. I have collaborated with adolescents, teens, families, and young adults to create and work toward goals and hopes that allow them to operate outside of what the problem tries to dictate.
There are a multitude of reasons why folks engage in therapy and typically the search starts because something doesn’t feel quite right, what you've been trying doesn't seem to be working, or overwhelm is so big it's taking everything you've got to keep your head above water. If you or a loved one are feeling stuck, hurting, or maybe you aren’t sure, I’d love to speak with you to see if we can create something that you’ll find helpful. I have collaborated with adolescents, teens, families, and young adults to create and work toward goals and hopes that allow them to operate outside of what the problem tries to dictate.
Navigating overwhelming emotions, resolving relationship conflicts, and communicating your needs can be frustrating. I can help with learning to use effective communication so you feel heard, develop skills to manage difficult feelings so you can keep it together especially with stressful situations.
My approach is client-centered, where we collaborate on how to meet your needs and goals in therapy. I believe in creating a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental environment where you feel safe exploring your thoughts and feelings. CBT and DBT therapy enable individuals to accept, understand and make positive changes in life.
Navigating overwhelming emotions, resolving relationship conflicts, and communicating your needs can be frustrating. I can help with learning to use effective communication so you feel heard, develop skills to manage difficult feelings so you can keep it together especially with stressful situations.
My approach is client-centered, where we collaborate on how to meet your needs and goals in therapy. I believe in creating a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental environment where you feel safe exploring your thoughts and feelings. CBT and DBT therapy enable individuals to accept, understand and make positive changes in life.
Are you looking to increase your healing and well-being? It is common for our instincts to lead us to stay away from uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. Sometimes we may feel depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or plain tired from issues that arise that we may not be able to solve on our own, and that is ok! Whether you have a short-term goal that can be reached in a few weeks or a long-term goal that can be reached in a few years, we will work together step by step to break down barriers and set you up for success on a daily basis.
Are you looking to increase your healing and well-being? It is common for our instincts to lead us to stay away from uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. Sometimes we may feel depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or plain tired from issues that arise that we may not be able to solve on our own, and that is ok! Whether you have a short-term goal that can be reached in a few weeks or a long-term goal that can be reached in a few years, we will work together step by step to break down barriers and set you up for success on a daily basis.
Karly Bastrire is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2020. Karly provides evidence-based treatment services to children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of challenges such as mood disorders (e. g. anxiety, depression), trauma, behavioral issues, personality disorders, and help transitioning through different stages of life. Karly is passionate about utilizing an integrated approach and providing individualized treatment to each patient that allows them to develop coping skills and the personal insight needed to improve their overall functioning and expand their quality of life.
Karly Bastrire is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2020. Karly provides evidence-based treatment services to children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of challenges such as mood disorders (e. g. anxiety, depression), trauma, behavioral issues, personality disorders, and help transitioning through different stages of life. Karly is passionate about utilizing an integrated approach and providing individualized treatment to each patient that allows them to develop coping skills and the personal insight needed to improve their overall functioning and expand their quality of life.
You may find yourself going it alone and attempting to "stuff" issues such as anxiety, sadness, or relationship problems. I work with my patients to identify specific, well-researched, concrete tools that can help combat mental health issues and empower them to react with more control, awareness, and balance. We'll work as a team to develop skills to gain deeper insights, manage the inevitable barriers you face, and gain more control over your psychological concerns.
You may find yourself going it alone and attempting to "stuff" issues such as anxiety, sadness, or relationship problems. I work with my patients to identify specific, well-researched, concrete tools that can help combat mental health issues and empower them to react with more control, awareness, and balance. We'll work as a team to develop skills to gain deeper insights, manage the inevitable barriers you face, and gain more control over your psychological concerns.
I help children and teens develop tools to overcome issues with insecurities, not feeling good enough, difficulty controlling their emotions, challenges in social relationships, low motivation in school and other activities, and have issues adjusting to change. The children and families I work with learn how to address the barriers that get in the way of their goals to pursuing a happy, meaningful life.
I help children and teens develop tools to overcome issues with insecurities, not feeling good enough, difficulty controlling their emotions, challenges in social relationships, low motivation in school and other activities, and have issues adjusting to change. The children and families I work with learn how to address the barriers that get in the way of their goals to pursuing a happy, meaningful life.
People often feel vulnerable and overwhelmed when starting therapy. My approach to therapy is that therapy is a partnership between the client and the therapist. I believe it is important that we both are working towards the same goal and that you feel comfortable enough to be honest and open to my help. Creating a partnership will help the two of us make progress together and empower you to be aware of your own potential.
I provide individual, couples, family and group therapies. All therapies focus on developing skills to make lasting change and to improve self esteem.
People often feel vulnerable and overwhelmed when starting therapy. My approach to therapy is that therapy is a partnership between the client and the therapist. I believe it is important that we both are working towards the same goal and that you feel comfortable enough to be honest and open to my help. Creating a partnership will help the two of us make progress together and empower you to be aware of your own potential.
I provide individual, couples, family and group therapies. All therapies focus on developing skills to make lasting change and to improve self esteem.
Dusti D. Romans is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2013. She has a Masters in Social Work from USC. Change only happens during difficult times. Dusti wants to stand by you through these times while giving you the skills to be able to handle the challenges of life on your own. Dusti loves her pets and works with local shelters and rescues and fosters often.
Dusti D. Romans is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2013. She has a Masters in Social Work from USC. Change only happens during difficult times. Dusti wants to stand by you through these times while giving you the skills to be able to handle the challenges of life on your own. Dusti loves her pets and works with local shelters and rescues and fosters often.
Dr. Kiana Behnood is a clinical psychologist with years of experience specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Dr. Behnood earned her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University, San Diego where her dissertation research focused on bullying students with special needs. Dr. Behnood has worked in a diverse range of settings across San Diego, Orange, and Los Angeles County.
Dr. Kiana Behnood is a clinical psychologist with years of experience specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Dr. Behnood earned her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University, San Diego where her dissertation research focused on bullying students with special needs. Dr. Behnood has worked in a diverse range of settings across San Diego, Orange, and Los Angeles County.
Dr. Aguilera Rice is a licensed psychologist with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. She employs evidence-based approaches and works collaboratively with individuals and families to help them achieve their mental health goals. She has expertise treating a number of mental health conditions including anxiety and depression, trauma and stress-related conditions, grief and loss, and ADHD and executive functioning difficulties. Dr. Aguilera Rice strongly values approaching mental health care from compassionate, culturally sensitive, and strength-based approaches.
Dr. Aguilera Rice is a licensed psychologist with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. She employs evidence-based approaches and works collaboratively with individuals and families to help them achieve their mental health goals. She has expertise treating a number of mental health conditions including anxiety and depression, trauma and stress-related conditions, grief and loss, and ADHD and executive functioning difficulties. Dr. Aguilera Rice strongly values approaching mental health care from compassionate, culturally sensitive, and strength-based approaches.
Our patients at Well are diverse and come to us exactly as they are. We provide clinical care to patients neglected in the traditional in-person mental health care treatment model, and we focus on delivering evidence-based treatments that work, tailored to your needs. We partner with patients to eliminate barriers like access, stigma, or cost, and our patients feel at home no matter where they are with our patient-centered clinicians. We are California’s online solution to today’s mental health challenges: patient-centered, modern, collaborative. Well is here for you.
Our patients at Well are diverse and come to us exactly as they are. We provide clinical care to patients neglected in the traditional in-person mental health care treatment model, and we focus on delivering evidence-based treatments that work, tailored to your needs. We partner with patients to eliminate barriers like access, stigma, or cost, and our patients feel at home no matter where they are with our patient-centered clinicians. We are California’s online solution to today’s mental health challenges: patient-centered, modern, collaborative. Well is here for you.
I was trained as a clinical scientist at UC Berkeley and have been dedicated to providing cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) in a compassionate, warm, individualized, flexible, and collaborative manner for over 10 years. Many of my patients are accomplished and highly intelligent people who are objectively doing well in their lives but experience feelings of shame, depression, irritability, trouble sleeping, anxiety, and difficulty managing their emotions. I am also passionate about working with parents and caregivers who are supporting a neurodivergent child or adult loved one.
I was trained as a clinical scientist at UC Berkeley and have been dedicated to providing cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) in a compassionate, warm, individualized, flexible, and collaborative manner for over 10 years. Many of my patients are accomplished and highly intelligent people who are objectively doing well in their lives but experience feelings of shame, depression, irritability, trouble sleeping, anxiety, and difficulty managing their emotions. I am also passionate about working with parents and caregivers who are supporting a neurodivergent child or adult loved one.
I provide coaching services to adults, young adults and their families who struggle with ADHD and executive function skills. Challenges include, but are not limited to organization, time-management, prioritization, study skills, social skills and planning. During the coaching process, we pinpoint goals and dreams and uncover underlying issues that are holding them back. Together, we work on developing tools, skills and strategies in order for clients to reach their goals and lead a more fulfilling life.
I provide coaching services to adults, young adults and their families who struggle with ADHD and executive function skills. Challenges include, but are not limited to organization, time-management, prioritization, study skills, social skills and planning. During the coaching process, we pinpoint goals and dreams and uncover underlying issues that are holding them back. Together, we work on developing tools, skills and strategies in order for clients to reach their goals and lead a more fulfilling life.
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