Brainspotting Therapists in San Diego, CA
Are you feeling overwhelmed with all the changes in your life? Maybe you are postpartum and overwhelmed, crying more than you thought you would, or feeling like you’ve lost yourself. Maybe parenting—this thing you thought would come naturally—feels impossibly hard, lonely, or triggering. Maybe the spark has left your marriage and you've started having an affair, or you are feeling upside down having just discovered your partner is having an affair. Whatever you're going through, you feel isolated—like there’s no one to turn to, no one to confide in. Your mind is flooded with racing thoughts, and it’s exhausting.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with all the changes in your life? Maybe you are postpartum and overwhelmed, crying more than you thought you would, or feeling like you’ve lost yourself. Maybe parenting—this thing you thought would come naturally—feels impossibly hard, lonely, or triggering. Maybe the spark has left your marriage and you've started having an affair, or you are feeling upside down having just discovered your partner is having an affair. Whatever you're going through, you feel isolated—like there’s no one to turn to, no one to confide in. Your mind is flooded with racing thoughts, and it’s exhausting.
First-Generation Asian Therapist – Asuka Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Online Only
UPDATE: Now accepting in-person and online clients. In-network with multiple insurances! - As a first-generation immigrant, I understand how overwhelming life in the U.S. can feel, especially when facing anxiety, depression, or trauma rooted in cultural disconnection and past experiences. You might be navigating identity, relationships, or simply trying to feel like you belong. You don’t have to do it alone. I offer a culturally attuned, trauma-informed space where you can feel seen, supported, and empowered to heal. Schedule your free consultation today!
UPDATE: Now accepting in-person and online clients. In-network with multiple insurances! - As a first-generation immigrant, I understand how overwhelming life in the U.S. can feel, especially when facing anxiety, depression, or trauma rooted in cultural disconnection and past experiences. You might be navigating identity, relationships, or simply trying to feel like you belong. You don’t have to do it alone. I offer a culturally attuned, trauma-informed space where you can feel seen, supported, and empowered to heal. Schedule your free consultation today!
I specialize working with individuals, couples, and families with advanced training in Emotional Focused Therapy, Brainspotting, and certified in Self Meaning Based Therapy.
Sometimes it's just not easy and we get stuck repeating the same cycles because it's familiar but not helpful. Coping skills learned to survive in the past worked then but most likely are not helpful to you now which can be a great cause of you feeling anxious, depressed, stressed, or struggling with managing it all. I promise you are not alone. Discomforts stem from your early learned beliefs and experiences that are present today. The most effective therapy that produces lasting results is through an honest and comfortable relationship between you and the therapist. Let's see if together we can be the best team moving you forward!
I specialize working with individuals, couples, and families with advanced training in Emotional Focused Therapy, Brainspotting, and certified in Self Meaning Based Therapy.
Sometimes it's just not easy and we get stuck repeating the same cycles because it's familiar but not helpful. Coping skills learned to survive in the past worked then but most likely are not helpful to you now which can be a great cause of you feeling anxious, depressed, stressed, or struggling with managing it all. I promise you are not alone. Discomforts stem from your early learned beliefs and experiences that are present today. The most effective therapy that produces lasting results is through an honest and comfortable relationship between you and the therapist. Let's see if together we can be the best team moving you forward!
I draw from attachment-based, relational, somatic, and trauma-informed perspectives such as Internal Family Systems and Brainspotting.
When you step into this space, you are welcomed exactly as you are — not as you think you should be. Every part of you has a place here. Even the parts you may struggle to accept, that may carry deep rooted shame. Together, we create a therapeutic relationship grounded in safety, curiosity, and deep respect for your lived experience.
I draw from attachment-based, relational, somatic, and trauma-informed perspectives such as Internal Family Systems and Brainspotting.
When you step into this space, you are welcomed exactly as you are — not as you think you should be. Every part of you has a place here. Even the parts you may struggle to accept, that may carry deep rooted shame. Together, we create a therapeutic relationship grounded in safety, curiosity, and deep respect for your lived experience.
Using EMDR, Brainspotting, TF-CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems, and Attachment Theory, I help clients build resilience and inner strength.
I provide a warm, empathetic environment where clients feel truly understood and supported. Specializing in trauma, depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorders, I use proven methods like EMDR, Brainspotting, DBT, and Internal Family Systems, to meet your specific needs. My goal is to help you find strength, resilience, and personal growth.
Using EMDR, Brainspotting, TF-CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems, and Attachment Theory, I help clients build resilience and inner strength.
I provide a warm, empathetic environment where clients feel truly understood and supported. Specializing in trauma, depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorders, I use proven methods like EMDR, Brainspotting, DBT, and Internal Family Systems, to meet your specific needs. My goal is to help you find strength, resilience, and personal growth.
I am Certified in Brainspotting for ages 10 and up.
My approach to providing therapy is modeled through a strength-based approach, open communication and space for growth. I believe in connection, collaboration and goals for your therapy journey. I hope to create a comfortable pace with a sprinkle of humor. Growth is important as well as transparency, and I invite you to express your needs during this time to ensure your therapy goals are met with a sense of empowerment and hope. Therapy does not have to be hard.
I am Certified in Brainspotting for ages 10 and up.
My approach to providing therapy is modeled through a strength-based approach, open communication and space for growth. I believe in connection, collaboration and goals for your therapy journey. I hope to create a comfortable pace with a sprinkle of humor. Growth is important as well as transparency, and I invite you to express your needs during this time to ensure your therapy goals are met with a sense of empowerment and hope. Therapy does not have to be hard.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples who long for deeper connection—in their relationships and within themselves. Whether you’re feeling emotionally disconnected and alone, stuck in recurring conflict, or struggling to have your needs understood and met, I offer a space where we can slow down, be curious, and begin to untangle what’s keeping you from the connection you want. I work with queer and heterosexual couples, including many interracial partnerships, and welcome the richness of diverse relationship experiences.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples who long for deeper connection—in their relationships and within themselves. Whether you’re feeling emotionally disconnected and alone, stuck in recurring conflict, or struggling to have your needs understood and met, I offer a space where we can slow down, be curious, and begin to untangle what’s keeping you from the connection you want. I work with queer and heterosexual couples, including many interracial partnerships, and welcome the richness of diverse relationship experiences.
I utilize EMDR and Brainspotting to help clients reprocess traumatic experiences.
Our story affects the way we define our identities and give meaning to our lives. Sometimes our stories become a barrier to living our lives to the fullest and finding fulfillment in our relationships. I focus on empowering you to re-story your experiences so you can move out of limiting interpretations and arrive at, or renew, your preferred identity that is congruent with your values.
I utilize EMDR and Brainspotting to help clients reprocess traumatic experiences.
Our story affects the way we define our identities and give meaning to our lives. Sometimes our stories become a barrier to living our lives to the fullest and finding fulfillment in our relationships. I focus on empowering you to re-story your experiences so you can move out of limiting interpretations and arrive at, or renew, your preferred identity that is congruent with your values.
I am trained in EMDR, Sandplay, Brainspotting, Gestalt, Narrarive, and Expressive Arts.
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.
I am trained in EMDR, Sandplay, Brainspotting, Gestalt, Narrarive, and Expressive Arts.
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.
Mindful Matters Counseling, Marni Goldberg
Counselor, EdS, MA, LMFT, LPCC
7 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92109
Are you ready to finally feel in control of your life? I know how hard it can be to take the first step in finding a therapist who is a good fit for you, but you deserve happiness! Anxiety and stress can get in the way of having a happy and fulfilling life. If you or your teen/young adult are struggling with thoughts, feelings, or relationships, we can work together to look at what has been bothering you and figure out how to make changes that can benefit all aspects of your life. Receiving nonjudgemental support and some new skills may be the answer! Special focus on Highly Sensitive People.
Are you ready to finally feel in control of your life? I know how hard it can be to take the first step in finding a therapist who is a good fit for you, but you deserve happiness! Anxiety and stress can get in the way of having a happy and fulfilling life. If you or your teen/young adult are struggling with thoughts, feelings, or relationships, we can work together to look at what has been bothering you and figure out how to make changes that can benefit all aspects of your life. Receiving nonjudgemental support and some new skills may be the answer! Special focus on Highly Sensitive People.
Penelope 'nel' Mercer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS, MA
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling stuck? Would you like to understand yourself better? One-on-one therapy can help you move through challenging experiences and explore feelings, preferences, and behaviors, in a safe, confidential, supportive environment. If you are struggling in your relationship(s), relational therapy can help you adapt to transitions, foster clear and supportive communication, and meet underlying relational needs. Therapy can also build on individual, couple, and family strengths, and encourage healthy growth through challenges and transitions.
Are you feeling stuck? Would you like to understand yourself better? One-on-one therapy can help you move through challenging experiences and explore feelings, preferences, and behaviors, in a safe, confidential, supportive environment. If you are struggling in your relationship(s), relational therapy can help you adapt to transitions, foster clear and supportive communication, and meet underlying relational needs. Therapy can also build on individual, couple, and family strengths, and encourage healthy growth through challenges and transitions.
We have therapists trained in EMDR and Brainspotting.
Heart 2 Heart Therapy offers compassionate, professional mental health services for individuals, couples, and families across San Diego County. We are proud to provide both in-person and tele-health therapy sessions, and we’re currently accepting new clients.
We have therapists trained in EMDR and Brainspotting.
Heart 2 Heart Therapy offers compassionate, professional mental health services for individuals, couples, and families across San Diego County. We are proud to provide both in-person and tele-health therapy sessions, and we’re currently accepting new clients.
I am newly Licensed Marriage and Family therapist with 5+ years of experience working with various populations such as children, teens, and adults. My ideal client is someone 12+ going through a major life transition and/or realizing the need to address current and past emotional wounds. Someone who may struggle with co-occuring disorders such as anxiety, depression, and/or PTSD or addictions seeking alternative approaches outside of just talk therapy.
I am newly Licensed Marriage and Family therapist with 5+ years of experience working with various populations such as children, teens, and adults. My ideal client is someone 12+ going through a major life transition and/or realizing the need to address current and past emotional wounds. Someone who may struggle with co-occuring disorders such as anxiety, depression, and/or PTSD or addictions seeking alternative approaches outside of just talk therapy.
Hi there, I'm Retta! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Registered Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) with over 15 years of experience. I provide telehealth services in the state of California and specialize in treating trauma, as well as issues relating to life transitions and late-diagnosed neurodivergence. I work with clients to regulate the nervous system, identify unhelpful behavioral and communication patterns, and develop skills to support overall well-being.
Hi there, I'm Retta! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Registered Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) with over 15 years of experience. I provide telehealth services in the state of California and specialize in treating trauma, as well as issues relating to life transitions and late-diagnosed neurodivergence. I work with clients to regulate the nervous system, identify unhelpful behavioral and communication patterns, and develop skills to support overall well-being.
Welcome! My name is Jazmine and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I believe in providing individualized therapy unique to you and your needs. I use a solutions-focused, strengths-based approach to therapy, among other techniques, to really seek to learn and improve the outcomes of my patients. My experience is broad and includes outpatient care, non-profits, and educational systems. Above all else, my goal is to provide an environment ripe for learning, healing, challenging, and problem solving.
Welcome! My name is Jazmine and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I believe in providing individualized therapy unique to you and your needs. I use a solutions-focused, strengths-based approach to therapy, among other techniques, to really seek to learn and improve the outcomes of my patients. My experience is broad and includes outpatient care, non-profits, and educational systems. Above all else, my goal is to provide an environment ripe for learning, healing, challenging, and problem solving.
Do you value self-authenticity, self-improvement, and helping others but feel stuck and struggle at times with being overly critical with yourself, self-limiting beliefs, burnout, or seeking a higher connection with a community (friends, social groups, colleagues)? Maybe your seeking more purpose, value-aligned work or friendships?
Do you value self-authenticity, self-improvement, and helping others but feel stuck and struggle at times with being overly critical with yourself, self-limiting beliefs, burnout, or seeking a higher connection with a community (friends, social groups, colleagues)? Maybe your seeking more purpose, value-aligned work or friendships?
Hola, I'm glad you're here! I am First Generation bilingual Spanish speaking Licensed Therapist. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and individuals serving the BIPOC and Latinx communities. I specialize in attachment issues, healing childhood, and generational trauma, FirstGen life transitions, trauma, and anxiety. I utilize modalities that best fit your needs. As a FirstGen and millennial myself, I am truly motivated to destigmatize mental health and help you heal!
I also conduct Immigration Evaluations in a trauma informed manner.
Hola, I'm glad you're here! I am First Generation bilingual Spanish speaking Licensed Therapist. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and individuals serving the BIPOC and Latinx communities. I specialize in attachment issues, healing childhood, and generational trauma, FirstGen life transitions, trauma, and anxiety. I utilize modalities that best fit your needs. As a FirstGen and millennial myself, I am truly motivated to destigmatize mental health and help you heal!
I also conduct Immigration Evaluations in a trauma informed manner.
Lyssia O'Shaughnessy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am a trained EMDR & Brainspotting therapist offering services across California for those aged 13+.
I utilize an integrated approach to tailoring to each person, using an attachment focus and leaning on EMDR, Brainspotting, Psychodynamic/Insight Oriented, CBT & ACT. I lean heavily on client-centered lenses, focusing on insight and depth work, but with extensive training in brief modalities, I can support more direct and acute concerns as well.
I am a trained EMDR & Brainspotting therapist offering services across California for those aged 13+.
I utilize an integrated approach to tailoring to each person, using an attachment focus and leaning on EMDR, Brainspotting, Psychodynamic/Insight Oriented, CBT & ACT. I lean heavily on client-centered lenses, focusing on insight and depth work, but with extensive training in brief modalities, I can support more direct and acute concerns as well.
I use a holistic approach, incorporating Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems, and the UP (the Unified Protocol, a structured approach to emotional disorders) to create a collaborative and compassionate space for our sessions together.
Living with PTSD, addiction, or a neurodivergent brain can feel overwhelming. Each day might bring new challenges and struggles, impacting your relationships, work, and overall well-being. You might feel isolated, misunderstood, or unable to cope with daily stressors. You continue to act and think in ways that are not aligned with your values. I am here to help you navigate these difficulties, offering support and guidance tailored to your unique life experiences and needs.
I use a holistic approach, incorporating Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems, and the UP (the Unified Protocol, a structured approach to emotional disorders) to create a collaborative and compassionate space for our sessions together.
Living with PTSD, addiction, or a neurodivergent brain can feel overwhelming. Each day might bring new challenges and struggles, impacting your relationships, work, and overall well-being. You might feel isolated, misunderstood, or unable to cope with daily stressors. You continue to act and think in ways that are not aligned with your values. I am here to help you navigate these difficulties, offering support and guidance tailored to your unique life experiences and needs.
I use somatic interventions, brainspotting, EMDR, and neurofeedback to heal mind, body, and brain.
I’m one of only 47 practitioners in the U.S. certified in Dr. Gabor Maté’s Compassionate Inquiry, a gentle approach to the roots of shame, self‑blame, and people‑pleasing. I also use Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting, neurofeedback, IFS, EMDR, and psychedelic‑assisted psychotherapy to create a customized, nervous‑system‑safe plan that feels right for you.
I use somatic interventions, brainspotting, EMDR, and neurofeedback to heal mind, body, and brain.
I’m one of only 47 practitioners in the U.S. certified in Dr. Gabor Maté’s Compassionate Inquiry, a gentle approach to the roots of shame, self‑blame, and people‑pleasing. I also use Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting, neurofeedback, IFS, EMDR, and psychedelic‑assisted psychotherapy to create a customized, nervous‑system‑safe plan that feels right for you.
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