Couples Counseling Therapists in San Diego, CA

In my therapeutic practice, I provide guidance in areas such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, addiction, confidence building, and motivation enhancement. I bring a wide array of experience from varied clinical settings, working with all ages, kids, teenagers, adults, and seniors. Together, we'll navigate the intricacies of life. Whether it's anxiety, depression, or moments of crisis, I am here to help you find balance, offering techniques that foster emotional resilience and clarity. When the world feels overwhelming, I'm here to provide stability, understanding, and a safe harbor for expression.

Working in the field of psychology for over 25 years, I’ve gained both professional and life experience. My specialties include both couple and individual therapy. I was born and raised in Palm Springs. In the past 20+ years, I’ve also become established in San Diego from Los Angeles where I completed my schooling, training and early career. I began as a social worker with in-home foster care, expanding to mental health therapy for children and family systems. Treating individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, and depression has developed into deeper work with couples improving communication and security in their relationships.

Are you feeling disconnected from your partner , struggling to communicate, or having relationship difficulties? Do you want to build better intimacy and emotional closeness in your relationship with your romantic partner ? If you are looking to reconnect with your partner , strengthen your bond and intimacy, learn ways to manage conflict better, and enjoy the benefits of a healthy and lasting intimate relationship , then I may be the ideal fit for you! I can teach you evidence-based skills to communicate better and strengthen your relationship .

Having trained at Notre Dame, UC Berkeley and Stanford, I bring rigorous scientific expertise into my clinical work with adolescents (ages 14-24), college students, and women. I assist clients with a range of concerns including: anxiety, depression, vocational or academic concerns, ADHD, relationship concerns, eating disorders, perfectionism, life transitions, multicultural and identity concerns, as well as family of origin challenges. I often work with high-achieving individuals who find themselves looking for practical solutions to the barriers that impede their success.

You are looking to grow, heal or both. You are ready to start the work on yourself and you want a professional's support. A session with me will look like a warm goal-driven conversation. I utilize an insight oriented approach where I aim to empower you to recognize the patterns that keep you stuck and dissatisfied. I offer a sounding board and a safe place where you can decide how you really feel. I commit to being the empathic catalyst to push you toward a more content version of yourself.

Choosing to start therapy opens an array of possibilities for living a more fulfilling and satisfying life. I have deep respect for what brings you to my office. We begin from where you are, knowing it takes courage to trust a new person with your most personal issues. I create a safe and warm environment to explore important and often uncomfortable life issues. As a Certified Grief Educator I am committed to providing the highest level of grief support through education, experience, and insights into the often unacknowledged rocky terrain of grief.

Hi there, my name is Christine Gottung and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I earned my master’s degree in Social Work from Boston College with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health. I am committed to establishing supportive relationships with my clients and improving the quality of their lives. I work with adults from all walks of life, facing a wide array of challenges and circumstances. I am dedicated to my continuous growth as a therapist, while partnering with you to identify and overcome the barriers to feeling your best self and living your best life.

Who you are: Between the ages of 25 and 45. Life is "good" ~ not great. You have a sense that things should be a certain way, but they aren't. There is a gap. The gap may be clear ~ it may not. What is clear is that what has worked up until this point won't get you to where you want to be. You are ready for a change.

I help couples connect. I specialize in helping couples feeling disconnected from each other; communicate better, heal from injuries to the relationship or simply start out right in their marriages. I provide a safe structure where couples can share openly, understand why they argue and begin breaking the negative cycle they get stuck in during arguments. Finding a pathway to stay connected as a couple can change your relationship .

Are you considering divorce? Has your spouse told you they want to end your marriage? If you're in the fog of divorce, Lucy will provide the safe space you need. Divorce is trauma, even if you are the leaving spouse , because it changes your whole life. What you thought you could trust is no longer there.

Do you find yourself re-experiencing feelings and behaviors associated with traumatic events? Or feeling vulnerable and confused about who or what is safe in new and old relationships and situations? Relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma-related symptoms and associated life stressors are at the core of my therapeutic work. I help my clients identify and overcome unhealthy patterns associated with unresolved trauma experiences as well as manage cycles of anxiety and depression.

I am passionate about helping others and my specialty is helping couples improve their relationship . My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal and relationship challenges. I provide a safe, structured environment and work collaboratively with clients to develop the skills and implement the tools needed to live a fulfilling life and develop satisfying relationships. I am an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Clients find me to be warm, engaged and compassionate but I can be direct when necessary. I use humor in session and enjoy being creative in my work.

I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families live to their greatest potential and wholeness whether they are surviving from past hurts, trauma, depression, anxiety, or just need support. I have a passion to help couples create a deeper and more meaningful connection that will last their lifetime. In addition to being a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am a Professor in MFT at Azusa Pacific University and have a specialty in working with Couples , Sex Therapy and Sex Addicts & Partners. My practice is the San Diego Institute for Couples and Families, www.sdicouples.com.

In my practice, I dedicate myself to aiding individuals in recognizing and addressing patterns in their lives that lead to persistent frustration or disappointment. My services encompass support for various challenges, including anxiety, depression, experiences of abuse and trauma, issues with shame and self-esteem, navigating transitions at different life stages, and relationship complexities. Navigating these issues within the secure confines of a therapeutic relationship can empower individuals with enhanced self-esteem, enriched relationships, and a renewed ability to engage in work and love.

Hello, I'm Maritza Contreras, a licensed therapist committed to helping you navigate life's challenges with clarity and confidence. My therapeutic approach goes beyond traditional talk therapy; it's about taking meaningful action. Whether you're wrestling with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship complexities, emotion dysregulation, life transitions, or grief, I'm here to support you every step of the way.

"There is no normal life that is free of pain. It's the very wrestling with our problems that can be the IMPETUS for our growth." (Mister Rogers). Approaching mental health and psychotherapy from a person-centered, solution-focused, and action-oriented perspective allows me to assist individuals from diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds with creating and maintaining fulfilling relationships while sustaining a balanced life.

I have worked as a licensed clinical psychologist for over 30 years, providing a wide range of psychological services including diagnostic evaluation; individual, marital and family psychotherapy; and parent guidance. In my practice today, I enjoy treating children, adolescents, adults and their families, working with them to build healthy, meaningful, and satisfying lives and relationships. More specific interests include helping people cope with symptoms of anxiety, depression and ADD/ADHD; adjust to life transitions and family changes; manage stress; and recover from traumatic experiences.

Hi! My name is Sheena and I’m an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW/ACSW). I am passionate about working with individuals experiencing self-esteem and confidence issues, life transitions, and relationship conflicts. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief. I believe each person has the inherent capacity and strength to achieve their goals and live a fulfilled and meaningful life. However, being human can be really hard at times and sometimes we can feel stuck. Therapy can help you feel unstuck in life and reach the goals you have for yourself.

Hi! I am Dr. Tobi and I work with individuals presenting with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, family or relationship issues, relational trauma, codependency, stress management, confidence and self-esteem issues, life transitions/adjustment difficulties, depression, and identity development. My approach to therapy involves a holistic and collaborative process; we will work together on your personal journey of growth, change, and empowerment. I integrate multiple therapeutic modalities to best fit your individual needs, including CBT, DBT, internal family systems, psychodynamic, attachment, and mindfulness-based approaches.