EMDR Therapists in San Diego, CA

STCS is a non profit organization dedicated to helping individuals, couples and families build lasting bonds with those around them. We have a holistic approach to healing and believe that everyone deserves an opportunity to grow! We offer a variety of treatment approaches including EMDR , Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Reiki, Yoga and and have a uniquely designed physical wellness program to accompany our mental health services.

Our current Covid-19 climate of living, can be highly stressful and anxiety provoking for many people. Are you feeling anxious? Down? Stuck? Frustrated? Not sure what it is but cannot put your finger on it? Perhaps you have experienced a crisis and feel like you are spinning out of control. Or maybe life somehow now feels unmanageable. These feelings can cause an increase in limiting beliefs and negative self-talk, which can also affect your personal and professional relationships. This is not at all unusual, and IS very recoverable. It is my pleasure to help you make sense of it, regain your footing, and help you get back on track.

Looking for a sex-positive therapist? I offer an open and accepting space in which you can be, or discover, your most authentic self. If you are struggling with issues of identity, have been harmed by messages about your body or sex, or are living with the aftermath of a traumatic event, I am here to offer my training and expertise to help you move from a place of pain and hardship into a place of peace and connection, both with me and with yourself. Therapy is more than just a place for talking. This is a place to experience safety and being seen. Allow me to join you on your journey of deeper introspection and self awareness.

You've experienced a change in your life and it has left you wondering who you really are and what matters most in life. Grief, loss, caregiving, end of life care, death, neurocognitive disorder symptoms, career shifts, or traumas keep you feeling sad, lost, and anxious. You're looking for a therapist who not only understands what you're going through, but who can also help you find a better way towards enjoying life and embracing changes instead of fearing them. Hi, I'm Kelly, a queer-identified grief therapist. I help LGBTQIA2P+ families, couples and/or partners, and individuals with loss, life transitions, and communication.

I am a clinician forensic psychologist and retired police officer, specializing in working with emergency first responders (police, fire, paramedics, nurses, doctors) and military personnel. I can help you with troubling past traumatic experiences that are still effecting you and your interpersonal relationships. I retired as a police captain. I have experience in Investigations, SWAT, as a defensive tactic instructor, a range master, and peer support. I worked as an intern for the San Diego Vet Center working with combat veterans and I am a proud honorably discharged United States Marine Corps reservist.

I work with motivated individuals who are making a big impact in their work, home, community, and world. Established professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, business owners, ministry leaders, and mom's in midlife receive specialized support so you can achieve your desired changes in life personally + professionally. Perfectionism, overwhelm, fear of failure, frustrations and shame around recurring struggle keep getting in the way of you feeling connected to what matters most - your work, your family, your health. It can get loud btw your ears, especially after failed attempts of trying to figure things out on your own.

I work with children, adolescents, and adults, with a family systems, attachment based, whole-person approach to therapy. I believe in the innate ability of each individual to seek health and well being. I have over 20 years of experience working in multiple settings, including community-based mental health clinics, residential treatment settings, hospice and hospital settings, women's shelter, and school-based services. I am currently offering Telehealth sessions, specializing in work with tweens/teens, adults, and couples, as well as parenting support from a peaceful parenting/ attachment-focused lens.

Awareness is the first step toward a mindful, meaningful life. The feelings of being overwhelmed and of hopelessness can begin to fade through working with the challenges in a supportive, self-enlightening direction uncovering your various possibilities. My specialty is providing a confidential, relaxed and tranquil atmosphere to guiding you toward your goals. I assist individuals who have experienced a trauma(s). I am able to assist with various modalities: cognitive-behavioral, EMDR , and a person-centered format. I currently have availability on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays; call me for a brief consultation.

My passion is helping people build healthy and meaningful lives. I am a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes, the pioneer in the field of sex addiction. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with all forms of addictions and compulsive behaviors including: sex, pornography, drugs, alcohol, food, work, spending, codependent relationships, etc. I use Attachment-Focused EMDR , Internal Family Systems, and Lifespan Integration to help people become free from underlying relational/attachment wounds.

Welcome! Since you're reading this, I imagine a part of you wants to change something in yourself or your life. I'm here to support you being successful in achieving your therapy goals! You want therapy that works; that is why I only use evidence-based therapies that provide results you can count on! I specialize in working with adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, abuse, trauma, identity and relationship issues. You're looking for a therapist that is kind and caring, listens to and respects you. This is who I am and what I offer you. Call or email me now and see if I feel like a good fit for you!

I am a devoted to helping you find relief from anxiety, anger, depression, shame, or whatever it is that leaves you feeling stuck. This relief can come by being in a relationship where all of you is welcomed and valued, even the parts of you that feel broken, extreme, or judged by yourself or others. Together, we'll get to know what's causing you these symptoms, help change your relationship to these symptoms, and work towards healing whatever wound is at the root. In this process you may find that "you" becomes more clear, and experience a greater freedom to show up in the ways you'd like at work, home, and in your relationships.

Together we will explore the root cause of your struggles and find alternative and healthier ways to cope. I operate from a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed lens, focusing on how your unique experiences, challenges, and mental well-being is impacted. Together we will build upon strengths that are inherently present as we collaborate on your path to emotional healing and wellness.

I am committed to reducing human suffering and enhancing the experience of life as a joyful event. Do you want to learn to live your life better? Do you find yourself thinking too much about the past or worrying too much about the future? Are you faced with stressful life challenges such as a new diagnosis, a disability, or conflict at work or in your relationships? Psychotherapy offers something no other discipline does: A person who listens to you without judgment and fosters understanding. Psychotherapy can also be a place to learn new skills to improve your daily life.

I specialize in therapy for pregnant/postpartum depression and anxiety, pregnancy loss & miscarriage, parenting, women's issues, depression, and anxiety. Women/parents may not feel like themselves in pregnancy/postpartum with feelings of overwhelm and guilt. Maybe you experienced pregnancy loss/miscarriage/trauma which leaves you feeling anxious for the future. You worry you are ruining your child. In our work together, you can learn coping strategies, examine beliefs that leave us feeling stuck, process trauma, develop self compassion, and build confidence in your parenting abilities.

You might be dealing with PTSD, anxiety, depression, or the effects of childhood trauma. These things can affect all areas of your life – your self worth, your energy levels, your ability to be your authentic and best self. You find yourself disconnected from what matters most. You know you don't have to live this way anymore. You are looking for a collaborative, supportive therapist who can guide you along your journey of healing from emotional pain.