Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in San Diego, CA
Using an eclectic blend of modalities like CBT, ACT, DBT, IFS, and EMDR, I tailor my approach to you.
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—whether from life's challenges, relationships, or your own sense of purpose—you're not alone. Many struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, or past trauma. You may be dealing with self-doubt, shame, or a lack of direction, and seeking hope and purpose. Together, we'll work on building self-awareness, finding emotional relief, and discovering healthier ways to cope. My goal is to help you feel more in control, fulfilled, and resilient. There is always hope for lasting change.
Using an eclectic blend of modalities like CBT, ACT, DBT, IFS, and EMDR, I tailor my approach to you.
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—whether from life's challenges, relationships, or your own sense of purpose—you're not alone. Many struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, or past trauma. You may be dealing with self-doubt, shame, or a lack of direction, and seeking hope and purpose. Together, we'll work on building self-awareness, finding emotional relief, and discovering healthier ways to cope. My goal is to help you feel more in control, fulfilled, and resilient. There is always hope for lasting change.
When you're caught in a swirl of change—personally, professionally, or within your relationships—it can feel like you’ve lost the thread of your own story. Maybe anxiety or grief shows up in unexpected ways. Maybe your roles as a parent, partner, or caregiver are shifting and you’re not sure who you’re becoming. These moments don’t just disrupt your routines—they shake your sense of identity and direction. I’m Agape, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in guiding individuals, couples, and families through transitions that require more than just surface-level coping.
When you're caught in a swirl of change—personally, professionally, or within your relationships—it can feel like you’ve lost the thread of your own story. Maybe anxiety or grief shows up in unexpected ways. Maybe your roles as a parent, partner, or caregiver are shifting and you’re not sure who you’re becoming. These moments don’t just disrupt your routines—they shake your sense of identity and direction. I’m Agape, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in guiding individuals, couples, and families through transitions that require more than just surface-level coping.
My career has followed my passion to help women and men cope with the stressors and trauma associated with family building and new parenthood. I bring extensive experience to my practice, with more than 15 years of counseling experience and specialized postgraduate training in fertility counseling. In addition, I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health, focusing on postpartum anxiety, depression, and other perinatal stressors. I work with many couples to help them regain their connection and strength on their path to building their family as well as adjust to their new identity as parents.
My career has followed my passion to help women and men cope with the stressors and trauma associated with family building and new parenthood. I bring extensive experience to my practice, with more than 15 years of counseling experience and specialized postgraduate training in fertility counseling. In addition, I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health, focusing on postpartum anxiety, depression, and other perinatal stressors. I work with many couples to help them regain their connection and strength on their path to building their family as well as adjust to their new identity as parents.
Therapies used include EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Ms Lehman, LCSW specializes in Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, and depression and challenging life issues/ transitions She has special expertise she with active and retired military members as well as civilian older, young and middle aged adults.
Therapies used include EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Ms Lehman, LCSW specializes in Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, and depression and challenging life issues/ transitions She has special expertise she with active and retired military members as well as civilian older, young and middle aged adults.
I have extensive knowledge of CBT, REBT, DBT, and psycho dynamic based therapies.
Looking for help can be daunting. Life brings us challenges, decisions and transitions where we need some guidance, perspective and support. Together, we will create a fun, yet straight forward and solution - based environment for managing life’s challenges and thrive while overcoming them.
I have extensive knowledge of CBT, REBT, DBT, and psycho dynamic based therapies.
Looking for help can be daunting. Life brings us challenges, decisions and transitions where we need some guidance, perspective and support. Together, we will create a fun, yet straight forward and solution - based environment for managing life’s challenges and thrive while overcoming them.
I use elements of CBT, DBT, Person Center, and Narrative.
Hi there, I’m Ivette! My name is Ivette Quintero, and I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. Whether your goals are to navigate life challenges, learn new skills, or work towards your healing journey; I’m here to serve as a guide and support you in attaining your goals through compassion and resilience. I am excited to hear your story and work collaboratively towards achieving your goals. I provide a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space for clients during their healing journey.
I use elements of CBT, DBT, Person Center, and Narrative.
Hi there, I’m Ivette! My name is Ivette Quintero, and I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. Whether your goals are to navigate life challenges, learn new skills, or work towards your healing journey; I’m here to serve as a guide and support you in attaining your goals through compassion and resilience. I am excited to hear your story and work collaboratively towards achieving your goals. I provide a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space for clients during their healing journey.
If you've made it this far, chances are you are seeking something you haven’t yet found. You may just want someone to talk to or hold space for you. Maybe your ways of coping are no longer sustainable. You may be hoping to explore and discover more about yourself. If you're ready to take up a little more space in your own life, I'm here to walk with you.
Many of my clients are women and/or LGBTQ+ folks seeking to ease internal pressure and build self-compassion. I also work with couples of all relationship structures to rebuild trust and strengthen communication and intimacy.
If you've made it this far, chances are you are seeking something you haven’t yet found. You may just want someone to talk to or hold space for you. Maybe your ways of coping are no longer sustainable. You may be hoping to explore and discover more about yourself. If you're ready to take up a little more space in your own life, I'm here to walk with you.
Many of my clients are women and/or LGBTQ+ folks seeking to ease internal pressure and build self-compassion. I also work with couples of all relationship structures to rebuild trust and strengthen communication and intimacy.
I draw from approaches like IFS parts work, narrative, attachment-focused, feminist, and cognitive-behavioral therapy, but my primary focus is building a therapeutic relationship where you feel understood and supported.
Therapy works best when you feel safe enough to show up as your full self. I work with people who want a space where they don't have to perform, mask, over-explain themselves, or fit into boxes that don't quite work - especially neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, or poly/ENM folks navigating relationships, identity, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.
I draw from approaches like IFS parts work, narrative, attachment-focused, feminist, and cognitive-behavioral therapy, but my primary focus is building a therapeutic relationship where you feel understood and supported.
Therapy works best when you feel safe enough to show up as your full self. I work with people who want a space where they don't have to perform, mask, over-explain themselves, or fit into boxes that don't quite work - especially neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, or poly/ENM folks navigating relationships, identity, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.
Some of the therapeutic modalities I utilize are Cognitive Behavioral, DBT, Acceptance and Commitment, Person-Centered, and Solution Focused Therapies.
Hi, my name is Marina Mosson. I am a proud first-generation immigrant, bilingual in English and Russian. I am a graduate of Long Beach State University with a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a practicing Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 15 years. I am committed to the mental health and well-being of my clients. My passion is to help my clients navigate challenging life situations, whether they are personal, family, or with peers.
Some of the therapeutic modalities I utilize are Cognitive Behavioral, DBT, Acceptance and Commitment, Person-Centered, and Solution Focused Therapies.
Hi, my name is Marina Mosson. I am a proud first-generation immigrant, bilingual in English and Russian. I am a graduate of Long Beach State University with a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a practicing Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 15 years. I am committed to the mental health and well-being of my clients. My passion is to help my clients navigate challenging life situations, whether they are personal, family, or with peers.
Shibley Psychology is a private practice where we provide individual, couples, and group psychotherapy. We also specialize in conducting psychological evaluations for immigration cases (such as extreme hardship, VAWA, U-Visas, asylum, competency, etc.) and forensic evaluations for State and Federal Court.
Shibley Psychology is a private practice where we provide individual, couples, and group psychotherapy. We also specialize in conducting psychological evaluations for immigration cases (such as extreme hardship, VAWA, U-Visas, asylum, competency, etc.) and forensic evaluations for State and Federal Court.
My background includes: Adlerian, Art Therapy, CBT, DBT, Existential, Spiritual, and Trauma informed frameworks.
Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or personal development, I am here to guide you on your path to self-discovery and empowerment. Let's embark on this therapeutic journey together and unlock your full potential for a happier and more fulfilled life.
My background includes: Adlerian, Art Therapy, CBT, DBT, Existential, Spiritual, and Trauma informed frameworks.
Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or personal development, I am here to guide you on your path to self-discovery and empowerment. Let's embark on this therapeutic journey together and unlock your full potential for a happier and more fulfilled life.
Nice to meet you! My name is Lisette Alder and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in SoCal and work with clients state-wide via telehealth. I am passionate about helping people navigate life's transitions with perspective and grace. My approach aims to create an atmosphere of trust and understanding where people feel comfortable sharing their innermost thoughts and expressing their emotions. I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet the unique needs of each person.
Nice to meet you! My name is Lisette Alder and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in SoCal and work with clients state-wide via telehealth. I am passionate about helping people navigate life's transitions with perspective and grace. My approach aims to create an atmosphere of trust and understanding where people feel comfortable sharing their innermost thoughts and expressing their emotions. I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet the unique needs of each person.
Krystin believes that everyone has within them what it takes to find joy and feel success in their lives. She prides herself in proving a safe and comfortable space for clients to explore both themselves and their past, and approaches each of her clients with a genuine curiosity of their unique upbringing and experiences. She provides a non-judgmental, supportive approach and walks alongside her clients on their journey of self-discovery. Her main areas of focus include Anxiety, Depression, relationship issues and life transitions.
Krystin believes that everyone has within them what it takes to find joy and feel success in their lives. She prides herself in proving a safe and comfortable space for clients to explore both themselves and their past, and approaches each of her clients with a genuine curiosity of their unique upbringing and experiences. She provides a non-judgmental, supportive approach and walks alongside her clients on their journey of self-discovery. Her main areas of focus include Anxiety, Depression, relationship issues and life transitions.
We may use ACT, CBT, DBT, EMDR, or Mindfulness techniques to help meet your unique needs.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in painful patterns? At Beauty for Ashes Transformation Center, we specialize in helping individuals, couples, children, and teens find healing, clarity, and connection. Whether you're carrying the weight of trauma, navigating relationship challenges, or managing anxiety or depression, you're not alone — and healing is possible.
We may use ACT, CBT, DBT, EMDR, or Mindfulness techniques to help meet your unique needs.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in painful patterns? At Beauty for Ashes Transformation Center, we specialize in helping individuals, couples, children, and teens find healing, clarity, and connection. Whether you're carrying the weight of trauma, navigating relationship challenges, or managing anxiety or depression, you're not alone — and healing is possible.
You didn’t get to where you are by accident—but you still don’t always trust your own judgment. You reach career goals, support others, and look like you’ve got it all together, yet still feel stuck in self-doubt, burnout, or emotional patterns you thought you outgrew. I help high-achieving women untangle the perfectionism that leads to overwhelm, the fear that blocks boundaries, and the relationship struggles that leave them feeling alone—even when they’re not. I have a special interest in helping women who are seeking to turn their adhd into a superpower rather than a saboteur.
You didn’t get to where you are by accident—but you still don’t always trust your own judgment. You reach career goals, support others, and look like you’ve got it all together, yet still feel stuck in self-doubt, burnout, or emotional patterns you thought you outgrew. I help high-achieving women untangle the perfectionism that leads to overwhelm, the fear that blocks boundaries, and the relationship struggles that leave them feeling alone—even when they’re not. I have a special interest in helping women who are seeking to turn their adhd into a superpower rather than a saboteur.
I believe that people have the capacity for amazing feats of growth and change and my role is to partner with you on this journey. When I'm not practicing therapy, I'm partnering and parenting. For fun, I make my friendships a priority and I love to engage my creative side by designing random things on Canva!
I believe that people have the capacity for amazing feats of growth and change and my role is to partner with you on this journey. When I'm not practicing therapy, I'm partnering and parenting. For fun, I make my friendships a priority and I love to engage my creative side by designing random things on Canva!
In clinical work, I make use of an integrative approach and draw on cognitive behavioral therapy ( CBT), dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT), play therapy, mindfulness-based tools, social skills development, motivational interviewing, and parent training.
I am a child and adolescent psychologist at Aloha Psych Associates providing individual therapy, psycho-educational & neuropsychological assessments, and consultation to children, adolescents, and families navigating developmental, psychological, and learning differences. As a former high school teacher and school psychologist, I have expertise in supporting families seeking to navigate the education system, including Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and 504 plans. Through assessments, I help clarify strengths, diagnoses, and learning profiles so children and adolescents can better understand themselves.
In clinical work, I make use of an integrative approach and draw on cognitive behavioral therapy ( CBT), dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT), play therapy, mindfulness-based tools, social skills development, motivational interviewing, and parent training.
I am a child and adolescent psychologist at Aloha Psych Associates providing individual therapy, psycho-educational & neuropsychological assessments, and consultation to children, adolescents, and families navigating developmental, psychological, and learning differences. As a former high school teacher and school psychologist, I have expertise in supporting families seeking to navigate the education system, including Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and 504 plans. Through assessments, I help clarify strengths, diagnoses, and learning profiles so children and adolescents can better understand themselves.
You’re smart, successful, and capable — but when it comes to relationships, self-doubt often takes over. Maybe you overthink interactions, question your needs, or struggle to trust yourself. You might find yourself repeating old patterns, people-pleasing, avoiding closeness, or wondering why relationships feel harder than they “should.” Despite all you’ve accomplished, there’s still an underlying fear of not being “good enough” or “too much.” You long to feel secure in who you are — not constantly seeking reassurance or second-guessing your worth. If this resonates, you’re not alone. And there is a way out!
You’re smart, successful, and capable — but when it comes to relationships, self-doubt often takes over. Maybe you overthink interactions, question your needs, or struggle to trust yourself. You might find yourself repeating old patterns, people-pleasing, avoiding closeness, or wondering why relationships feel harder than they “should.” Despite all you’ve accomplished, there’s still an underlying fear of not being “good enough” or “too much.” You long to feel secure in who you are — not constantly seeking reassurance or second-guessing your worth. If this resonates, you’re not alone. And there is a way out!
Hi there, I'm Gary! We all experience difficult times in our lives, which can impede our desire to live a functional and meaningful life. Therapy allows you to get a different perspective on your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It takes courage to face your fears, and I praise you for taking the first steps to make the changes in your own life that are meaningful to you. I use a client-centered and collaborative approach in addressing functional deficits and providing clients with the coping skills to live satisfying and healthy lives.
Hi there, I'm Gary! We all experience difficult times in our lives, which can impede our desire to live a functional and meaningful life. Therapy allows you to get a different perspective on your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It takes courage to face your fears, and I praise you for taking the first steps to make the changes in your own life that are meaningful to you. I use a client-centered and collaborative approach in addressing functional deficits and providing clients with the coping skills to live satisfying and healthy lives.
Are you interested in exploring yourself and your relationships? If you are feeling lonely, sad, worried, or just that your current life isn't meeting your potential, I would love to speak to you and explore how I might best be able to support you.
Regardless of my expertise and experience, you are the expert on your own life and it's critical to me that our work together is collaborative and that you feel consistently heard and supported in our sessions.
Are you interested in exploring yourself and your relationships? If you are feeling lonely, sad, worried, or just that your current life isn't meeting your potential, I would love to speak to you and explore how I might best be able to support you.
Regardless of my expertise and experience, you are the expert on your own life and it's critical to me that our work together is collaborative and that you feel consistently heard and supported in our sessions.
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