Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in San Diego, CA
Hello, my name is Connor Seidler MS LMFT 146060, I have been practicing therapy for the past 7 years. I have a strong basis in systemic therapy, with a particular area of focus in relational therapy. I operate from Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Emotion Focused Therapy in my practice. My hope is that I can contribute towards individuals and relationships building insight and moving towards the change they wish to see in their life.
Hello, my name is Connor Seidler MS LMFT 146060, I have been practicing therapy for the past 7 years. I have a strong basis in systemic therapy, with a particular area of focus in relational therapy. I operate from Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Emotion Focused Therapy in my practice. My hope is that I can contribute towards individuals and relationships building insight and moving towards the change they wish to see in their life.
Jaimi S Martin Emdr Specialize
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C, EMDR
5 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with individuals and couples to uncover their true selves while navigating through the obstacles that may be affecting their mental health and well-being. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem struggles, or life transitions, I am here to support you in overcoming those challenges.
Using a blend of humanistic and mindful approaches, I help you develop coping strategies, build resilience, and improve emotional regulation, so you can create lasting positive change.
I work with individuals and couples to uncover their true selves while navigating through the obstacles that may be affecting their mental health and well-being. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem struggles, or life transitions, I am here to support you in overcoming those challenges.
Using a blend of humanistic and mindful approaches, I help you develop coping strategies, build resilience, and improve emotional regulation, so you can create lasting positive change.
Tevin D., LPCC | Founder of TherapyNow
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Online Only
We often use an integrative approach, with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy being the basis of our therapy practice.
For as long as you can remember, life’s been a struggle. You learned early on that it was safest to stay small, quiet, and not make a fuss. As you got older, you found yourself repeating these same patterns in your relationships, enduring a string of toxic partners because you don’t believe you deserve any better. All the while, you keep a smile on your face. You take on more and more responsibility, spreading yourself perilously thin, hiding your feelings behind a successful facade. It’s exhausting, but it’s easier than facing the truth; that every day you feel more anxious, trapped, and disconnected. Something has to change.
We often use an integrative approach, with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy being the basis of our therapy practice.
For as long as you can remember, life’s been a struggle. You learned early on that it was safest to stay small, quiet, and not make a fuss. As you got older, you found yourself repeating these same patterns in your relationships, enduring a string of toxic partners because you don’t believe you deserve any better. All the while, you keep a smile on your face. You take on more and more responsibility, spreading yourself perilously thin, hiding your feelings behind a successful facade. It’s exhausting, but it’s easier than facing the truth; that every day you feel more anxious, trapped, and disconnected. Something has to change.
A typical treatment plan involves personalized goals, evidence-based tools like EMDR or CBT, and regular check-ins.
I believe that every person carries the potential for healing, growth, and meaningful connection—sometimes, we just need the right support along the way.
I’m Christopher Schell, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in California, passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds. I understand that no two people experience life in the same way, and I approach my work with deep respect for the unique challenges, identities, and aspirations each client brings to the therapy room.
A typical treatment plan involves personalized goals, evidence-based tools like EMDR or CBT, and regular check-ins.
I believe that every person carries the potential for healing, growth, and meaningful connection—sometimes, we just need the right support along the way.
I’m Christopher Schell, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in California, passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds. I understand that no two people experience life in the same way, and I approach my work with deep respect for the unique challenges, identities, and aspirations each client brings to the therapy room.
I value providing culturally sensitive therapy tailored to your needs, drawing from CBT (schema), DBT, Psychodynamic, and EMDR.
We all encounter difficulties we didn’t plan for, but we can choose what we do next. Whether this is your first time in therapy or a continuation of your journey, I’m here to walk alongside you. My own experiences navigating between Eastern and Western cultures, coupled with an understanding of the complexity of relational and family dynamics, inspired my journey to help others. With every client, I show up as my real and authentic self. Through building a genuine therapeutic relationship, we'll explore your story and get closer to living a life that feels authentic to you.
I value providing culturally sensitive therapy tailored to your needs, drawing from CBT (schema), DBT, Psychodynamic, and EMDR.
We all encounter difficulties we didn’t plan for, but we can choose what we do next. Whether this is your first time in therapy or a continuation of your journey, I’m here to walk alongside you. My own experiences navigating between Eastern and Western cultures, coupled with an understanding of the complexity of relational and family dynamics, inspired my journey to help others. With every client, I show up as my real and authentic self. Through building a genuine therapeutic relationship, we'll explore your story and get closer to living a life that feels authentic to you.
Hi. Sometimes our past, & present can hurt, can cause pain and suffering that prevents us from living the present and future lives that we want and deserve. Please allow me to assist you in taking a load off of your back that you’re carrying in this ongoing journey we call life. This life can be hard to live in & challenging, let me help you develop the armor, & equip the best weapons, to fight this fight. We will work together so that anxiety, anger, depression, or any other negative emotional state, will not get in the way of you achieving your goals & living a values driven life worth living that is full of meaning & purpose.
Hi. Sometimes our past, & present can hurt, can cause pain and suffering that prevents us from living the present and future lives that we want and deserve. Please allow me to assist you in taking a load off of your back that you’re carrying in this ongoing journey we call life. This life can be hard to live in & challenging, let me help you develop the armor, & equip the best weapons, to fight this fight. We will work together so that anxiety, anger, depression, or any other negative emotional state, will not get in the way of you achieving your goals & living a values driven life worth living that is full of meaning & purpose.
My approach is integrative and evidence-based, incorporating CBT, CPT, DBT, prolonged exposure, mindfulness-based interventions and motivational Interviewing.
Trauma, grief, and loss can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer make sense—long after the events themselves have passed. PTSD and unresolved trauma often affect how safe you feel in your body, your relationships, and your day-to-day life. I’m a trauma-informed therapist with an MSW from Syracuse University, and my compassion for helping others has guided my commitment to supporting clients as they move toward healing and meaningful change.
My approach is integrative and evidence-based, incorporating CBT, CPT, DBT, prolonged exposure, mindfulness-based interventions and motivational Interviewing.
Trauma, grief, and loss can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer make sense—long after the events themselves have passed. PTSD and unresolved trauma often affect how safe you feel in your body, your relationships, and your day-to-day life. I’m a trauma-informed therapist with an MSW from Syracuse University, and my compassion for helping others has guided my commitment to supporting clients as they move toward healing and meaningful change.
Welcome to or welcome back to therapy. Wherever you may be along your journey, seeking out assistance can be challenging and requires courage. In my practice, I primarily work with individuals who desire to build upon the previous work they have done in and out of therapy to better themselves and the world they live in. I use an integrative approach that draws upon the best available science and evidence-based practices to inform a wide range of therapeutic methods for an individualized approach.
Welcome to or welcome back to therapy. Wherever you may be along your journey, seeking out assistance can be challenging and requires courage. In my practice, I primarily work with individuals who desire to build upon the previous work they have done in and out of therapy to better themselves and the world they live in. I use an integrative approach that draws upon the best available science and evidence-based practices to inform a wide range of therapeutic methods for an individualized approach.
I have training in IFS, Gottman Couples Therapy, ACT, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Mindfulness/Meditation, CBT, DBT, and somatic perspectives.
Hi, I’m Melissa Gibans (she/her), an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology from Colorado State University and my Master’s degree in Marital and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego.
I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples, and families. My clinical experience includes working in reproductive mental health and with those experiencing moments of crisis.
I have provided support for:
Postpartum and Perinatal Distress
Relationship and Marital Issues
Trauma and Developmental Trauma
Stress Management
Grief and Loss
Anxiety and Depression
I have training in IFS, Gottman Couples Therapy, ACT, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Mindfulness/Meditation, CBT, DBT, and somatic perspectives.
Hi, I’m Melissa Gibans (she/her), an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology from Colorado State University and my Master’s degree in Marital and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego.
I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples, and families. My clinical experience includes working in reproductive mental health and with those experiencing moments of crisis.
I have provided support for:
Postpartum and Perinatal Distress
Relationship and Marital Issues
Trauma and Developmental Trauma
Stress Management
Grief and Loss
Anxiety and Depression
No life is free of change or pain, but life is also too short to constantly feel stressed, lost, or unfulfilled. Self-exploration and skill building through our work together can empower you to overcome life's challenges and make lasting positive changes.
No life is free of change or pain, but life is also too short to constantly feel stressed, lost, or unfulfilled. Self-exploration and skill building through our work together can empower you to overcome life's challenges and make lasting positive changes.
I love being a therapist and feel honored to be a part of my clients’ wellness journey. Specializing in trauma-informed somatic therapy, I help people tap into their body’s wisdom to help them feel more integrated in body, mind and spirit. No matter what you are experiencing, you will be met with warmth, patience, and curiosity.
I love being a therapist and feel honored to be a part of my clients’ wellness journey. Specializing in trauma-informed somatic therapy, I help people tap into their body’s wisdom to help them feel more integrated in body, mind and spirit. No matter what you are experiencing, you will be met with warmth, patience, and curiosity.
Help Therapy | Mental Health Services
Psychologist, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT, NP, PNP
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
Help Therapy boasts a network of more than 150 licensed clinical psychologists, LCSWs, LMFTs, and NPs, spanning over 100 specialties and treatment areas. Services we provide including psychotherapy, psychological evaluations and psychiatric services. By completing an intake form on HelpTherapy.com, you'll be paired with a therapist tailored to your specific treatment requirements, insurance coverage, and location preferences. You have the flexibility to choose how you'd like to connect with your provider—whether in-person, online, or via phone.
Help Therapy boasts a network of more than 150 licensed clinical psychologists, LCSWs, LMFTs, and NPs, spanning over 100 specialties and treatment areas. Services we provide including psychotherapy, psychological evaluations and psychiatric services. By completing an intake form on HelpTherapy.com, you'll be paired with a therapist tailored to your specific treatment requirements, insurance coverage, and location preferences. You have the flexibility to choose how you'd like to connect with your provider—whether in-person, online, or via phone.
Choosing a therapist is an important decision. With so many caring and qualified professionals available, it can feel overwhelming. Most people hope to find someone who is experienced, genuine, and compassionate. And if you’re a Christian wanting to integrate your faith into the therapeutic process, working with a therapist who shares and honors those beliefs can be especially meaningful.
Choosing a therapist is an important decision. With so many caring and qualified professionals available, it can feel overwhelming. Most people hope to find someone who is experienced, genuine, and compassionate. And if you’re a Christian wanting to integrate your faith into the therapeutic process, working with a therapist who shares and honors those beliefs can be especially meaningful.
I work with adults and teenagers who are looking to manage symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I will be with you on the journey of healing to discovery, recovery, and connection to your true self. I also specialize in working with individuals experiencing life transition issues such as career/academic concerns and relationship stress. I approach therapy with a person-centered mindset to create as comfortable and welcoming an environment as I can. I believe the trust built between you and a therapist is one of the more powerful tools we as clinicians can offer, and I hope to garner that trust in my own practice.
I work with adults and teenagers who are looking to manage symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I will be with you on the journey of healing to discovery, recovery, and connection to your true self. I also specialize in working with individuals experiencing life transition issues such as career/academic concerns and relationship stress. I approach therapy with a person-centered mindset to create as comfortable and welcoming an environment as I can. I believe the trust built between you and a therapist is one of the more powerful tools we as clinicians can offer, and I hope to garner that trust in my own practice.
As a first-generation Latina and the first in my family to graduate from college and earn a professional degree, I understand what it means to overcome barriers, feel pressure to succeed, and navigate two different worlds. I’m a relatable, down-to-earth, driven therapist who brings both lived experience and clinical expertise to our work together. My passion lies in supporting young women—especially college students and first-generation individuals—who are facing transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues.
As a first-generation Latina and the first in my family to graduate from college and earn a professional degree, I understand what it means to overcome barriers, feel pressure to succeed, and navigate two different worlds. I’m a relatable, down-to-earth, driven therapist who brings both lived experience and clinical expertise to our work together. My passion lies in supporting young women—especially college students and first-generation individuals—who are facing transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues.
Grow Through Life Counseling Mission Valley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
Hello and welcome! Grow Through Life Counseling is a group private practice welcoming both in person clients in Mission Valley, CA and via Telehealth in CA. We have immediate openings and are accepting new clients. Our Mission is to provide quality counseling for all ages throughout life. We provide culturally sensitive and inclusive care for all children, teens, adults, couples and families. We respect each family member's unique identities, perspectives and experiences in life. With effective and creative psychotherapeutic interventions, we support emotional growth and development during the various stages of life to be healthier.
Hello and welcome! Grow Through Life Counseling is a group private practice welcoming both in person clients in Mission Valley, CA and via Telehealth in CA. We have immediate openings and are accepting new clients. Our Mission is to provide quality counseling for all ages throughout life. We provide culturally sensitive and inclusive care for all children, teens, adults, couples and families. We respect each family member's unique identities, perspectives and experiences in life. With effective and creative psychotherapeutic interventions, we support emotional growth and development during the various stages of life to be healthier.
I believe in meeting people where they are and supporting them through your healing journey. I have experience with but not limited to those experiencing change, stress, burnout, caregiver stress, anxiety, or depression. I strive to be transparent, open, honest, and provide direct feedback. Therapy can feel scary and intimidating. I provide an open safe space to support your needs without judgment. Therapy is a place where you can feel heard and listened to and be the expert in you and your needs.
I believe in meeting people where they are and supporting them through your healing journey. I have experience with but not limited to those experiencing change, stress, burnout, caregiver stress, anxiety, or depression. I strive to be transparent, open, honest, and provide direct feedback. Therapy can feel scary and intimidating. I provide an open safe space to support your needs without judgment. Therapy is a place where you can feel heard and listened to and be the expert in you and your needs.
On the path to finding love, fulfilling work and meaning, there will be challenges that make us feel anxious, depressed, angry or just uncertain. I believe that exploring our feelings and personal goals in a safe, nurturing environment can help us adjust to difficulties and inevitable changes. I believe that focusing on your strengths and getting in touch with the body, mind and spirit can help promote health and well-being. I can offer you empathy, respect and listening without judgment, because to be truly heard is what makes us grow, adjust, and live to our fullest capacity.
On the path to finding love, fulfilling work and meaning, there will be challenges that make us feel anxious, depressed, angry or just uncertain. I believe that exploring our feelings and personal goals in a safe, nurturing environment can help us adjust to difficulties and inevitable changes. I believe that focusing on your strengths and getting in touch with the body, mind and spirit can help promote health and well-being. I can offer you empathy, respect and listening without judgment, because to be truly heard is what makes us grow, adjust, and live to our fullest capacity.
A part of us feels stuck in cognitive or relational patterns that served us at one time, but do not serve us well anymore.
I work from a trauma focused lens using Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Gottman and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) modalities. I enjoy working with Asian American or other BIPOC clients, including mixed race individuals or couples, holding space for exploration of relationships, attachment issues, identity and racial trauma.
A part of us feels stuck in cognitive or relational patterns that served us at one time, but do not serve us well anymore.
I work from a trauma focused lens using Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Gottman and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) modalities. I enjoy working with Asian American or other BIPOC clients, including mixed race individuals or couples, holding space for exploration of relationships, attachment issues, identity and racial trauma.
I integrate ART, ACT, CBT, DBT, CPT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing while also offering adult WPATH evaluations.
Living with the weight of medical conditions, personality disorders, or childhood trauma can leave you feeling isolated and unsure of where to turn. The impact often shows up in both mind and body, making even small daily tasks feel overwhelming. With an MBBS from Grant Medical College and Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals (1993), an MPH from the University of Arizona College of Medicine (2015), and an MA from Touro University (2022), I bring a unique blend of medical and psychological training to support children (5+) through adults in their healing.
I integrate ART, ACT, CBT, DBT, CPT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing while also offering adult WPATH evaluations.
Living with the weight of medical conditions, personality disorders, or childhood trauma can leave you feeling isolated and unsure of where to turn. The impact often shows up in both mind and body, making even small daily tasks feel overwhelming. With an MBBS from Grant Medical College and Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals (1993), an MPH from the University of Arizona College of Medicine (2015), and an MA from Touro University (2022), I bring a unique blend of medical and psychological training to support children (5+) through adults in their healing.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists
How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?
Cognitive behavioral therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophizing or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioral therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.