Divorce Therapists in San Diego, CA
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Sonia Carbonell
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, posttraumatic stress disorders; and domestic violence, child abuse,
divorce
, co-parenting and adoption).
I love the work I do, although it involves dealing with people's painful life events and dynamics. I strongly believe in change. I am privileged because daily I witness our human capacity for healing and growth. My ideal client is the one ready to face truth, find hope and strength to change his or her life circumstances. My style, training, and professional experience emphasize understanding culture, working in the context of family and community, completing treatment goals, developing prevention plans and understanding our individual and family histories (short and long term treatment according to family or individual's needs).

Eunice A Palacios Ramírez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Accepting new clients in person and online. I specialize in working with couples who are in conflict, who are in emotional pain and need help. I work with couples who are considering
divorce
but are not sure about separating. I help couples who keep having the same argument over and over and who get angry with each other often. I also have experience with couples where there has been infidelity and are in crisis. I also work with couples who want to prepare themselves for big transitions such as having kids, moving together, etc. I work with heterosexual couples and also have worked with many queer couples and interracial couples.

Melisa Alonzo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You're feeling overwhelmed with all the changes in your life. Maybe it’s adjusting to marriage, parenthood or dealing with postpartum. Maybe the spark has left your marriage and you've started having an affair, or you're feeling upside down having just discovered your partner is having an affair. Maybe you just got divorced and feel like you lost your identity. Or you're worried about the impact the
divorce
will have on your children. Whatever it is you feel like you have no one to turn to, no one to confide in, and your mind is filled with racing thoughts.

Cathy Himlin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Do you need support during your
Divorce
? Are your children having a hard time with their new living arrangements? I'm here to help you and your children adjust and learn to cope with the roller coaster called
Divorce
.
How can Family Therapy help you? Is there someone in your family that seems to be the center of all the conflict? Do you feel helpless or that your situation is out of control? If you and your family are struggling, let me help you. I help families resolve behavioral issues through guiding parents with positive parenting strategies. I also support children so they learn different coping skills to express their emotions without acting out in undesirable ways. Family therapy can strengthen the parent-child bond and decrease unwanted behaviors. Parents can learn new ways to help their children and gain the confidence they need.

Seth M Gans
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
It’s okay to not be okay. We all need help sometimes. If you're experiencing family conflict, I can help you connect with your child in ways that will foster healthy attachment and improve your communication. If your family is going through a
divorce
, I can help your child navigate that difficult life transition. If your child is acting out at school or at home, I can help them learn to express themself in healthier ways, as well as provide you with parenting strategies to decrease unwanted behaviors. If your child is struggling socially, I can help them improve their social skills so that they no longer feel isolated.

Lucy Millan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.

San Diego Divorce Counseling Center Lynn Waldman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
You've decided to
divorce
and the feelings of fear, resentment and anger are overwhelming.
You're disappointed in your marriage and in your partner. Your vows meant something to you. For many years, you sucked it up and hoped things would get better. Now you wonder, why did I stay for so long? If you question how you've been living your life, and how things could have gone so wrong, then you've come to the right place.

The Center for Couples Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT
Verified
Verified
I also support couples through structured separation, positive co-parenting, and collaborative
divorce
.
As a marriage and family psychotherapist for over 30 years, I am an experienced, eclectic clinician whose passion is helping couples become masters of their relationship and individuals become their best selves. Clients find me to be warm, active, engaged, and creative. I often use humor, metaphor, and therapeutic experiment to enliven sessions, and utilize tools for practice to support clients between sessions. I work to have each session build on the last and reach the client’s goals in timely and powerful ways. I am committed to having each person feel known, understood, supported and appreciated throughout the therapeutic process.

Olga Olivia Grant
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified
Verified
I am a trauma-informed couple counselor, who provides couple therapy for the residents of California. Whether you are going through your happiest time and need pre-marital counseling, or through the most stressful time in your life thinking about
divorce
, I am here for you to provide a safe-space with evidence-based techniques to support you and your family. For couples, my practice is built with the belief that the authentic relationship in your life nurture and inspire purpose in our lives. I am trained in EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), and enjoy working with various types of relationships matters.

Jillian Lydell
CPC, ACC
I specialize in working with women who are navigating the painful, confusing path of
divorce
but want it to culminate with strength, peace, & ultimately JOY.
Whether you are navigating the painful road of
divorce
or struggling to put the pieces together after trauma, I can help you heal your wounds, rediscover your worth, and find hope in your future so you can turn the page and write a beautiful new chapter. Coaching is about cultivating the life you want to live. It’s about breaking through the obstacles holding you back and achieving your goals. Coaching is a solution-focused, forward moving, momentum building experience. It is a place for you to heal, grow, and succeed.

Ian C Taylor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Ian and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in San Diego. If you are dealing with relationship issues, stress, loss, anxiety, or difficult life situations, please give me a call. Are you feeling anxious, lonely, betrayed, or looking to rebuild after a difficult marriage and
divorce
? I'm here to help you find healing and happiness and help with the problems or issues that you want to talk about. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life, 16 years of age and up. Contact me today for a free, 15 minute, phone consultation.
Not accepting new clients

Jennifer L McMains
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Helping families through
divorce
and restructuring is something else I do particularly well.
If your relationships or life circumstances have you feeling stuck, anxious, or depressed, I can help you by providing a safe environment and some guided exploration of your strengths, options, challenges, and needs. I'm very good at helping you determine what is under your power to change and what is something to accept, grieve, and learn to live with. Whether it's a failing relationship, children with disability, or your adolescent has pushed you to the end of your rope, I bring hope, humor and comfort as I walk along side you as you find solutions, peace, and direction.
Not accepting new clients

Barbara Moncrieff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, or relationships? Are you having difficulties with marriage, parenting,
divorce
, or work? It can be hard to deal with these issues alone and therapy can help. Choosing a therapist is an important decision, and it should be someone with whom you feel comfortable. My experience includes a five year clinical position at UCSD Outpatient Psychiatric Services and fifteen years in private practice. Therapy is a collaborative process in which we work together to identify problems and find solutions. Therapy can provide you with the skills you need to make changes in your life.

Transcend Therapy, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEAP
Verified
Verified
I am a Bi-Lingual Psychotherapist, with over 20 years of experience working with people on a range of issues including but not limited to: trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, self-esteem/self-worth, relationship/intimacy issues, grief/loss,
divorce
/separation, family issues, addictions, domestic violence/relationship abuse, addictions and workplace issues.
Hello! I am the owner of Transcend Therapy. I also provide psychotherapy services. We work from a strengths-based perspective, striving to connect you to your own power, strength and wisdom. We believe in the healing power of relationships, especially the one you have with yourself. Together, we will explore the reasons for your current predicament and focus on finding effective and long-lasting solutions. We have 8 amazing therapists with over 50+ YEARS of combined experience. We are extremely proud to have been featured on USA TODAY, PBS, VOGUE, YAHOO, VERYWELLMIND, CMAJ, THRIVE, LAPP, THE GREATIST, SD VOYAGER & SHOUTOUT SOCAL!

Grow Through Life Counseling: Kids, Teens & Family
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Concerned about your child or teen? We help children and teens with a wide range of problems including: acting out, low grades, wrong peer group, noncompliance, recent changes, blended families, post
divorce
needs. We work with: ADHD, Learning Disorders, Autism, and Asperger's. Often, families are an important part of the treatment process. We help parents struggling with behavioral problems and create effective treatment plans. We have helped thousands of families and are confident we can help you. Our practice is focused on making positive steps forward in goal setting, self-esteem, and emotional regulation.

Theresa Gagos
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have a particular interest in the areas of mood disorders, women's issues, reproductive trauma, relationship issues,
divorce
, and psychological development throughout the life span.
I offer a flexible and collaborative working relationship with each client in therapy, including meeting an individual where they're at to facilitate awareness, relief, and support the process of change. The relationship between a therapist and a client is an important one and can often be one of the richest, transformative parts of the therapeutic work.

Mary L Obata
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
We work together to enhance your skills and coping in the following areas: * Self-esteem, empowerment, personal and spiritual growth * Depression, anxiety, anger, grief, loss, stress * Trauma, abuse, PTSD * Life transitions - marriage,
divorce
, career, relocation * Pregnancy/infertility, postpartum issues * Women's issues, multicultural/multiracial issues.
I believe the most important element in the therapeutic relationship is the connection between therapist and client -- person to person. What I bring to the relationship is warmth, caring, and a gentle and compassionate presence. I have a deep faith in your ability to transform your life, empowering you to discover what works and change what doesn't, helping you find your own truth and path. My approach is gentle, yet potent. Using EMDR (www.emdr.com) and EFT (www.emofree.com) as highly effective tools, I help you to release negative patterns and beliefs and build upon your positive resources and strengths.

Ellen M Greenfield
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I assist people with a variety of issues including: anxiety, depression, stress, anger management, eating disorders, grief/loss,
divorce
, and workplace difficulties.
My primary goal in working with individuals, couples, and families is to help you achieve your full potential and lead a life in the present that is fulfilling and meaningful. We achieve this through a structured, non-confrontational approach where together, we will search for patterns in your life that are causing you difficulties. I am a cognitive-behavioral therapist with 15 years experience in private practice. My office is conveniently located just west of the 15 freeway and Miramar Road. For more detailed information about my services, please visit my website at Cognitivebehaviortherapy.net

Sex Therapy San Diego, Dr Silbert RN,CNS,PH.D.
Psychologist, RN, CNS, PhD, FAACS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
"RISE ABOVE THE NOISE AND CHAOS FOR CHANGE AND SUCCESS!" Sex Therapy, Sex Addiction, Sex Compulsion, Pornography Addiction, Betrayal, Infidelity, Escort Addiction, Happy Endings Addiction, Extramarital Affairs, Secrets, Cheating are Problems that can be corrected. The therapeutic alliance with Dr Silbert promotes the desirable change the individual is seeking in treatment. Arousal, Erectile Dysfunction, Impotence, Premature Ejaculation, Delayed Orgasm, Anorgasmia, Sex Aversion, Performance Anxiety are Sex problems treated by Dr Silbert. Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Trauma, Loss,
Divorce
, Lack of Control, Emotional Overload treated.

Charles E Nelson
Psychologist, PhD, MFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Charlie is recognized as a seasoned, direct, warm, ethical, "practical" therapist with experience since 1973. He's licensed as both Psychologist & Marriage and Family Therapist, competently helping individuals, couples, and families. Along with a broad general practice, he also specializes in:
Relationship Issues (premarital & marital problems, communication, co-parenting, financial stress, affairs, infidelity,
divorce
, sexual health);
Substance Abuse and Behavioral addictions (alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, codependence, ACOA, enabling, gambling, "sex addiction", out of control sexual behavior);
Trauma Recovery (crime victims, post traumatic stress, loss, death, dying, grief, identity theft);
Men's Issues: ("Men behaving badly", fatherhood, communication problems, intimacy concerns).
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Divorce Therapists
Divorce and the dissolution of a marriage is almost always an upsetting event, at the very least marked by disappointment and the loss of dreams and expectations.