Career Counseling Therapists in San Diego, CA

If you're looking to live your best life and need a safe place to work through life's challenges, I can help! I support people managing anxiety, self esteem struggles, interpersonal or relationship issues, life transitions, career difficulties, managing stress, feeling "stuck", health concerns, family conflict, and/or depression.
My practice offers affordable and inclusive sessions with culturally competent providers. Our goal is to make therapy work for you. The process of taking care of your mental health can be a stressful one & we want to make it as easy as possible. We respond to all inquiries within 2 business days to schedule a free phone consult.
If you're looking to live your best life and need a safe place to work through life's challenges, I can help! I support people managing anxiety, self esteem struggles, interpersonal or relationship issues, life transitions, career difficulties, managing stress, feeling "stuck", health concerns, family conflict, and/or depression.
My practice offers affordable and inclusive sessions with culturally competent providers. Our goal is to make therapy work for you. The process of taking care of your mental health can be a stressful one & we want to make it as easy as possible. We respond to all inquiries within 2 business days to schedule a free phone consult.

I began my career in 2013 and have worked in various settings.
I am cognizant that individuals are constantly evolving and situations/environments are continually changing. Therefore, I am committed to focusing on client goals and needs.
I began my career in 2013 and have worked in various settings.
I am cognizant that individuals are constantly evolving and situations/environments are continually changing. Therefore, I am committed to focusing on client goals and needs.

I have worked with a variety of backgrounds throughout my career.
My name is Juan Ortega, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California. I have worked with young adults and our aging adult population. The type of therapy I use is Person-centered therapy to help clients increase their overall well-being. My therapy approach varies depending on the client I am working with. Typically, our first couple of sessions will be rapport building and understanding the client's needs. The type of approach will be discussed with the client to promote the autonomy of the client in this process.
I have worked with a variety of backgrounds throughout my career.
My name is Juan Ortega, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California. I have worked with young adults and our aging adult population. The type of therapy I use is Person-centered therapy to help clients increase their overall well-being. My therapy approach varies depending on the client I am working with. Typically, our first couple of sessions will be rapport building and understanding the client's needs. The type of approach will be discussed with the client to promote the autonomy of the client in this process.

It is my job to earn your trust so that you feel safe to expand, grow, and look within.
You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the hangups and habits holding you back. Sessions are didactic, experiential, and interactive. The foundational methods I use with all my clients are Cognitive Behavior and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
It is my job to earn your trust so that you feel safe to expand, grow, and look within.
You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the hangups and habits holding you back. Sessions are didactic, experiential, and interactive. The foundational methods I use with all my clients are Cognitive Behavior and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

Drawing from a diverse array of educational, career, and life experience, I use a blend of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic therapy, self-compassion, and mindfulness approaches.
I specialize in working with children, teens, adults, and the elderly. I have experience with treating anxiety, depression, self-harm/suicide, personality disorders, developmental disorders (Autism, SLD, ADHD), and more. I value diversity and inclusion while serving people from different cultures and the LGBTQ+ community.
Drawing from a diverse array of educational, career, and life experience, I use a blend of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic therapy, self-compassion, and mindfulness approaches.
I specialize in working with children, teens, adults, and the elderly. I have experience with treating anxiety, depression, self-harm/suicide, personality disorders, developmental disorders (Autism, SLD, ADHD), and more. I value diversity and inclusion while serving people from different cultures and the LGBTQ+ community.

My specialty is treating depression, anxiety, relationship issues, financial and career issues, self-esteem issues, self-confidence issues, lack of motivation, body image issues, and dating/intimacy issues.
Psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused strategies, brief therapy. I use a collaborative and engaging approach while providing cultural sensitivity and support to clients
My specialty is treating depression, anxiety, relationship issues, financial and career issues, self-esteem issues, self-confidence issues, lack of motivation, body image issues, and dating/intimacy issues.
Psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused strategies, brief therapy. I use a collaborative and engaging approach while providing cultural sensitivity and support to clients

I have been a Marriage and Family Therapist for 3 years after a 30-year career in public education in the Bay Area.
I serve California's diverse population including the LGBTQ community. I am here to help those with life’s transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, parenting, those struggling with eating disorders, life after retirement, and those facing a serious medical diagnosis.
I have been a Marriage and Family Therapist for 3 years after a 30-year career in public education in the Bay Area.
I serve California's diverse population including the LGBTQ community. I am here to help those with life’s transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, parenting, those struggling with eating disorders, life after retirement, and those facing a serious medical diagnosis.
I also do life, career, and dramatic life change coaching.
I am an LMFT with over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist both in mental health clinics, hospitals, and recovery centers; as well as private practice. My clinical work is focused on treating depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and operational stress in first responders, medical, military, law enforcement, or other helping professionals. In addition, I was a pastoral counselor in religious institutions for 20 years before that.
I also do life, career, and dramatic life change coaching.
I am an LMFT with over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist both in mental health clinics, hospitals, and recovery centers; as well as private practice. My clinical work is focused on treating depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and operational stress in first responders, medical, military, law enforcement, or other helping professionals. In addition, I was a pastoral counselor in religious institutions for 20 years before that.

Most of my clients are grappling with anxiety, grief, relationships, or career issues.
With ACT, the primary goal is a fuller life. Some clients are disappointed that feeling better, often the motivation for beginning therapy, is not the main focus. But feeling better IS nurtured. Feeling better comes at its own, often unpredictable, pace.
Most of my clients are grappling with anxiety, grief, relationships, or career issues.
With ACT, the primary goal is a fuller life. Some clients are disappointed that feeling better, often the motivation for beginning therapy, is not the main focus. But feeling better IS nurtured. Feeling better comes at its own, often unpredictable, pace.

I have spent the majority of my social work career in the healthcare world.
I am passionate about working with individuals from all backgrounds and life experiences to help recognize their strengths and utilize their coping skills to get through life’s stressors. My approach to therapy comes from a systems perspective, looking at the way a variety of factors influence one’s behavior and outcomes.
I have spent the majority of my social work career in the healthcare world.
I am passionate about working with individuals from all backgrounds and life experiences to help recognize their strengths and utilize their coping skills to get through life’s stressors. My approach to therapy comes from a systems perspective, looking at the way a variety of factors influence one’s behavior and outcomes.

I work with adults who are often trying to cope with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship struggles, and job stress.
With telehealth, I find that I most often employ interventions that focus on the cognitive behavioral model while addressing individual needs. Our perception of our experience alters how we evaluate our reality and accept change. Being able to challenge automatic thoughts and recognize triggers from experiences enables us to move forward and enjoy our lives.
I work with adults who are often trying to cope with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship struggles, and job stress.
With telehealth, I find that I most often employ interventions that focus on the cognitive behavioral model while addressing individual needs. Our perception of our experience alters how we evaluate our reality and accept change. Being able to challenge automatic thoughts and recognize triggers from experiences enables us to move forward and enjoy our lives.
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I have worked with adult clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, grief, loss, relationship issues, women's issues, Postpartum Depression, self-esteem, parenting issues, adjustment issues, anger management, and career counseling.
My name is Lilia Ortiz and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT) based in California and working with clients via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, grief, PTSD, and women's issues. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral and interpersonal skills. Trauma-focused CBT, DBT skills (mindfulness), and traditional ways of therapy help my clients find the inner strength to live a better quality of life.
I have worked with adult clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, grief, loss, relationship issues, women's issues, Postpartum Depression, self-esteem, parenting issues, adjustment issues, anger management, and career counseling.
My name is Lilia Ortiz and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT) based in California and working with clients via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, grief, PTSD, and women's issues. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral and interpersonal skills. Trauma-focused CBT, DBT skills (mindfulness), and traditional ways of therapy help my clients find the inner strength to live a better quality of life.

I am here to help guide and support you through times in life where you may be struggling with stress/anxiety, depression, parenthood, family issues, career/entrepreneurship, money/finances, trauma, self-love and relationships.
I want to help you feel safe, welcomed and supported in a nonjudgmental environment. Working together should feel like a partnership where I am here to guide and support your decisions and keep you accountable to your set goals.
I am here to help guide and support you through times in life where you may be struggling with stress/anxiety, depression, parenthood, family issues, career/entrepreneurship, money/finances, trauma, self-love and relationships.
I want to help you feel safe, welcomed and supported in a nonjudgmental environment. Working together should feel like a partnership where I am here to guide and support your decisions and keep you accountable to your set goals.

My specialties include Anxiety, ADHD, Self-Worth, High Sensitivity, Perfectionism, Self-criticism, Career Concerns, and Stress/Overwhelm/Burnout.
I work with people who are motivated to get back to who they are, address patterns and concerns in their lives, and move toward greater well-being and fulfillment. In our modern world, daily life can feel exhausting, overstimulating, overwhelming, and repetitive. If you are a person who is sensitive to the world around you, navigating the day-to-day takes a lot of energy and can leave you feeling depleted. This can have negative effects on your mood, relationships, well-being, and pursuit of important goals. But there is a way to navigate life while maintaining your sense of self and enhancing your fulfillment and joy.
My specialties include Anxiety, ADHD, Self-Worth, High Sensitivity, Perfectionism, Self-criticism, Career Concerns, and Stress/Overwhelm/Burnout.
I work with people who are motivated to get back to who they are, address patterns and concerns in their lives, and move toward greater well-being and fulfillment. In our modern world, daily life can feel exhausting, overstimulating, overwhelming, and repetitive. If you are a person who is sensitive to the world around you, navigating the day-to-day takes a lot of energy and can leave you feeling depleted. This can have negative effects on your mood, relationships, well-being, and pursuit of important goals. But there is a way to navigate life while maintaining your sense of self and enhancing your fulfillment and joy.

My practice is particularly attuned to the needs of professionals and working Americans, who often face significant financial stress alongside their career demands.
In our sessions, you can expect a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and practical outcomes. I aim to empower you with the skills needed to manage both emotional and financial stress effectively.
My practice is particularly attuned to the needs of professionals and working Americans, who often face significant financial stress alongside their career demands.
In our sessions, you can expect a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and practical outcomes. I aim to empower you with the skills needed to manage both emotional and financial stress effectively.

If you struggle with stress, self esteem, anxiety, relationship, career or family of origin issues I could be the therapist for you.
I’m passionate about helping adults find their best selves and working together to address any underlying relationship or anxiety issues. I graduated with a Psychology BA and an MFT MA, and have 11 years in private practice working with professional adults who are often struggling with stress and overwhelm of various types.
If you struggle with stress, self esteem, anxiety, relationship, career or family of origin issues I could be the therapist for you.
I’m passionate about helping adults find their best selves and working together to address any underlying relationship or anxiety issues. I graduated with a Psychology BA and an MFT MA, and have 11 years in private practice working with professional adults who are often struggling with stress and overwhelm of various types.

Being an observer of her career motivated me to pursue a Bachelor's in Social Work followed by a Master's Degree also in Social Work with an emphasis on Mental Health Services.
During our first session, we will spend time getting to know your desired outcomes for seeking out therapy. I will gather information about your history, family makeup, past treatment, if any and further explore what is bringing you to therapy at this time. I will discuss treatment options in an effort for you to make an informed decision on what works best for you based on my recommendation. If agreed we will set a return appointment to begin goal setting and therapy. I also like to assign practice skills in between sessions to discuss at each follow-up visit.
Being an observer of her career motivated me to pursue a Bachelor's in Social Work followed by a Master's Degree also in Social Work with an emphasis on Mental Health Services.
During our first session, we will spend time getting to know your desired outcomes for seeking out therapy. I will gather information about your history, family makeup, past treatment, if any and further explore what is bringing you to therapy at this time. I will discuss treatment options in an effort for you to make an informed decision on what works best for you based on my recommendation. If agreed we will set a return appointment to begin goal setting and therapy. I also like to assign practice skills in between sessions to discuss at each follow-up visit.

I’ve spent most of my career supporting both adults and adolescents, offering a compassionate and accepting space.
My approach to therapy is to work with clients to help them identify and achieve their goals. I believe that everyone is capable of growth and change, and I am committed to helping my clients find the resources they need to reach their full potential.
I’ve spent most of my career supporting both adults and adolescents, offering a compassionate and accepting space.
My approach to therapy is to work with clients to help them identify and achieve their goals. I believe that everyone is capable of growth and change, and I am committed to helping my clients find the resources they need to reach their full potential.

I am experienced in trauma-related issues, relationship issues, family conflict, life transitions, job stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, and adoption-related matters.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California. I am passionate about therapy and the healing that comes through participation in the therapeutic process. I am able to offer therapy in the English and Armenian languages. I use a supportive, collaborative, and strength-based approach, I have been providing mental health support to a diverse population of clients, including children, teens, adults, couples, and groups for the past 18 years. I approach therapy from a client-centered lens. It's important to me that my clients feel safe, and heard, and are involved in their treatment.
I am experienced in trauma-related issues, relationship issues, family conflict, life transitions, job stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, and adoption-related matters.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California. I am passionate about therapy and the healing that comes through participation in the therapeutic process. I am able to offer therapy in the English and Armenian languages. I use a supportive, collaborative, and strength-based approach, I have been providing mental health support to a diverse population of clients, including children, teens, adults, couples, and groups for the past 18 years. I approach therapy from a client-centered lens. It's important to me that my clients feel safe, and heard, and are involved in their treatment.

Adults facing life transitions, career stress, or relationship issues addiction, alcoholism, and codependency.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate through life’s most challenging moments. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness practices, all tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual.
Adults facing life transitions, career stress, or relationship issues addiction, alcoholism, and codependency.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate through life’s most challenging moments. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness practices, all tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual.
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