Domestic Abuse Therapists in San Diego, CA

Congratulations on taking the first step toward healing! I am passionate in bringing empowerment and insight to the world of those who struggle to move forward. I am Licensed as a Marriage and Family therapist and has been helping others for over 8 years. My journey has led me to work successfully dealing with a wide range of issues such as Anxiety and Depression. My approach to therapy is unbiased, client-centered, and collaborative. I truly value diversity and its impacts and utilizes a Gestalt and CBT therapy approach, along with emphasizing self-compassion.

Without the help from someone who has lived through narcissistic abuse themselves, your journey toward recovery might feel like a lonely, difficult pursuit. Our goal is to help you heal, recover, and reclaim your life and learn to avoid toxic relationships forever. With a proven coaching program, we can walk you through the process with the support you need from coaches and therapists who have lived experiences in narcissistic relationships, themselves.

As a narrative therapist, I take a positive approach to therapy; helping clients build on their strengths and resources as a foundation for change. I believe that therapy can offer clients much more than a band aid for their problems but that it can help transform their lives and relationships in meaningful ways. I believe that therapy does not need to be a long-term process and encourage clients to take an active part in therapy.

I am a Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and families. I began career with Child Protective Services and after licensing moved into Psychiatric Acute Care where I worked with children, adolescents, and adults who suffered from substance abuse , domestic violence , post traumatic stress disorder, and major mental health illnesses.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist located in the Ocean Beach and Palm Desert area. I provide individual and couples therapy as well as empowerment support groups. My approach is non-judgmental and compassionate. I believe we can all use support at various times throughout our lives. Change can be difficult. Even positive changes can bring about uncertainties. My focus is on the whole person: mind, body and spirit.

I'm very much a client-centered therapist and collaborate with my clients in defining the goals and paths of recovery. Being an immigrant myself, I work extensively with immigrants and their families, as well as families of mixed racial/cultural backgrounds. I am a strong advocate for under-served, underrepresented groups, and for victims of social injustice and domestic violence .

Reaching out for help can be challenging for many. As psychotherapy aims at positive changes you desire, I am honored to provide a safe place for your self-exploration and reflection in which you can gain your inner peace and change you long for. Being specialized in trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse and domestic violence , I can offer some resolution in your trauma work. Trauma can penetrate not only your emotional well-being but also almost every facet of your life. My warm and peaceful presence would guide you through an effective treatment you deserve. My other specialties include performance anxiety, and psychological impotence (ED).

Hello, I'm Kelly, an Associate Clinical Counselor and a San Diego native who adventured around living in different states before returning home to California to become a counselor. I completed my undergraduate degree from the University of California, Irvine in Psychology and Social Behavior, and my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. I prefer to create a specialized treatment approach to work with each person holistically to address their mental and behavioral health which creates valuable opportunities for growth in individual, couples and family therapy.

Have you or a family member been struggling with anxiety or depression? Having difficult with coping skills around trauma? If so, I am here to support you. Since gaining my Masters in 2016, I have had experience working with: pre-teens and teens in the juvenile justice system, children, and families in the county clinic setting. I have experience helping those who have been battling with trauma, developmental trauma, child abuse , and developmental delays. I look forward to connecting and helping you achieve your goals. I incorporate Psychodynamic, Mindfulness, Family Communication, and Gottman's Emotion Coaching approaches.

As a life coach I help you to reach your full potential in your business or in your personal life. Biofeedback helps to decrease stress. As a psychologist working with individuals and families I use talk therapy: CBT, DBT, Solution Focused brief therapy or EMDR and ETT, EFT based on the person's choice and comfort level. During my 15 years of praxis I have helped people with anxiety, PTSD, OCD, depression, codependency, sexual, emotional and physical abuse , eating disorder and addictions. Lots of couples regained their love for each other. Teenagers and their parents learnt to solve their problems.

Are you wanting more harmony in your relationships, to feel better about yourself and have more peace of mind? I'm a compassionate, non judgmental California licensed Psychotherapist,Certified Hypnotherapist & certified addiction specialist with 40 years experience counseling individuals, couples and families of all ages & diverse backgrounds. My expertise lies in relationships, grief/loss, addictions, stress management, anger management, anxiety/depression and trauma. In a safe environment, you can express your concerns, learn skills to improve your relationships and find solutions for your problems so you can feel better about yourself, enrich your relationships and enhance the quality of your life. Reasonable fees, flexible hours.

I am passionate about helping people foster healthy relationships. This can be achieved by acquiring effective communication skills which are key for all relationships. I enjoy working with couples and individuals. I place emphasis on resilience, meaning, hope, and faith in healing. I have extensive experience working with people affected by anxiety, depression, and life transitions. My background includes work with couples, individuals, and people affected by negative family attachments and addictions. I am keen on exploring early attachment. I enjoy supporting women in their birth and postpartum journey.

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).

Hi, I am Jessica Martin, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over ten years of experience and growing. This includes work with a variety of life’s challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, family conflict, anger, and substance abuse as well as experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I am EMDR and substance abuse trained with a plethora of knowledge in topics including abuse , domestic violence , and harm reduction strategies. I also have experience in different treatment modalities; however, I tailor my treatment approach to the specific needs of my clients.

Are you struggling with anxiety and trauma and turning towards unhealthy coping mechanisms in an attempt to manage your emotions? Now is a trying time for almost everyone, and if you have a trauma background what's coming up in the current environment may be reminiscent of the stress, isolation, and fear induced by early childhood experiences. You don't have to handle this alone, and with clinically tested techniques to regulate the mind and body, it's possible to shift from a place of disempowerment to strength.

The pandemic Covid-19 is fracturing & obfuscating our lives. As individuals and families, many of the structures, financial, health, vocational, are failing, and pressure, anxiety and insecurities abound in their stead. As a 30-plus year meditator, studied in arts and sciences, joyfully married, I am here to share the wisdom and peace of those traditions, as well as psychotherapeutic, meditative, ayurvedic, yogic, and neurological-somatic based techniques to lead toward greater health and well-being (including pandemic coping!). We have three kids, ages 6 to 13 at home with us daily. We feel the pressure, but also are doing

I understand therapy as a compassionate journey of self-discovery. I believe we have the resources within ourselves to develop happy and meaningful lives and relationships. However, sometimes we get stuck, sidetracked, or distracted by the complex world around us. Past traumas or current stressors put up roadblocks. Partnering with a therapist who is a good fit is one way to navigate challenging times. I can help you with * Personal Growth * Life Transitions * Managing Chronic Illness * Issues of Grief and Loss * LGBT Issues * Spiritual Growth * Anxiety/Depression * Trauma * Anger Management * Strengthening Relationships * Substance Abuse * Eating Disorders

Do you get frustrated when you just can't let go of things that happened in the past? Are you realizing that the "stories" you keep telling yourself are getting in the way of finding happiness in your life? Are you stuck in a relationship that is just not working? Or are you a couple who is looking for help to break through long-standing blocks that have challenged the love you felt for each other when you first got together? Working with a compassionate therapist who understands how to help you let go of the past can dramatically change your life.