Therapists in San Diego, CA

I am Mea Parker, Professional Counselor. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in community agencies and outpatient settings. I utilized a strength-based, client-centered approach to increase self-esteem and to explore and decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression. I believe therapeutic tools such as empowerment, self-exploration, compassion, and empathy increase hope in people allowing them to heal and become their best selves.

When I was a junior in high school, I began to struggle with severe anxiety and panic attacks. Even with a great support system, trying to “take a deep breathe” when panicking was just not cutting it. I needed to go deeper than that. It wasn’t until I found a counselor that allowed me to feel comfortable sharing my insecurities and fears, that I learned to take control of my worries. I instantly felt more at ease when I knew I was going to see my counselor. That is when I realized: I want to be that sense of warmth and guidance for others.

Hi, my name is Kayla and my hope is to continue to support individuals in navigating the effects of daily stress and anxiety to more complex issues of depression and post traumatic stress disorder. Whether it's learning to understand our own mental health or just gain a better understanding of our own thoughts and feelings, I believe that each of us hold the ability to heal, and in doing so, find what helps us thrive. My approach to each session is to provide a safe space for clients to be at ease in the present and gain clarity while exploring, challenging and healing core wounds, values and behaviors.

My name is Renee Davis. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I enjoy working with couples and individuals. I specialize in sexual addiction, recovery, affair repair, depression, and anxiety. I am able to teach dialectical behavioral therapy to help balance mood and create a life worth living. I enjoy working with adults, who struggle with mood, dysregulation, relationship stress, and panic attacks. I particularly enjoy working with codependency and marital discord.

You may find yourself going it alone and attempting to "stuff" issues such as anxiety, sadness, or relationship problems. I work with my patients to identify specific, well-researched, concrete tools that can help combat mental health issues and empower them to react with more control, awareness, and balance. We'll work as a team to develop skills to gain deeper insights, manage the inevitable barriers you face, and gain more control over your psychological concerns.

In my experience working in many different counseling contexts, I have come to believe in the healing of a safe space with unconditional listening. I have supported clients through crisis, transitions, grief, relational strain, major anxieties, depression, everyday stressors and growing pains. My educational background is in psychology and faith integration, which supports my approach in helping deconstruct beliefs and/or incorporating truths and traditions into practice. It is my goal to walk alongside you on your journey, to help equip you with awareness and find ways to manage as you move forward.

If you are dealing with persistent stress and anxiety, disordered eating or body dysmorphia, depression, low self-esteem, or relational issues, you may be tasting the bitterness of mental health struggles. It's heavy, pervasive in its impact on your quality of life, and it can be difficult to navigate alone. Or maybe you're not alone, but the people around you don't seem to understand what it really feels like? I believe these experiences in my own life shaped my understanding and ability to extend empathy and compassion to others dealing with similar issues. Having someone else to walk through it with you can be so helpful!

If you’ve stumbled across this ad, you must be in need of some support. I am passionate about helping people work through life experiences that increase depression, anxiety, addiction, self-harm and suicidal thoughts. My focus is to decrease the symptoms that are impacting the quality of your life and improve your relationship with yourself and others. During my life, I have lived through many experiences that caused severe emotional distress. I tried, unsuccessfully, to manage the impact mental health symptoms had over my life that felt out of control. Something needed to change.

There’s a lot happening in our world right now. If you’re finding yourself struggling with adjusting to life changes, experiencing low mood, or feeling challenged in a relationship, you don’t have to hold this alone. In therapy, I create a space where you can be your authentic self, in the safety of a therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, understood, and cared for. I have a warm therapeutic approach that is collaborative as we work together toward the heart of what you need.

My name is Christina Weyer, and I have 10 years of experience working with a variety of clients in a community mental health setting and also via Telehealth. I have had the opportunity to help clients of all ages in working through trauma, depression, and anxiety by utilizing evidence-based practices of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, seeking safety, and motivational interviewing as well as other traditional therapy interventions. I graduated with my master's degree in Psychology in 2009 from the Phillips Graduate Institute.

Hi and welcome/bienvenidos! My name is Elizabeth Aguilar-Godinez, LMFT. I am a bilingual, Spanish speaking Clinician and work with cultural related issues, family/familia dynamics, anxiety, depression and stress. I have extensive experience in working with children, adolescents and young adults. I am Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and specialize in working through childhood trauma and how it continues to impact us into adulthood. My approach is sharing my knowledge with my clients and helping them find the light within so that they can work through this difficult time in their lives.

Therapy for those wanting to break free from old patterns. Do you feel like you’ve been struggling with the same cycle of emotions for years and don’t know if it will ever get better? Have you ever felt like your problems aren’t “bad enough” for counseling? You may be highly functional in some areas of your life while below the surface you are struggling with some heavy feelings.

Throughout life, we face many challenges: sadness, anger, pain, frustration, anxiety and depression, which can lead to feelings of inadequacy, insecurity, fear and doubt. These life challenges, though extremely difficult, are opportunities for breakthrough. Together, we’ll utilize a collaborative, person-centered, solution-based and trauma-informed approach that directly attacks shame, low self-esteem, guilt, worthlessness and hopelessness-And replace them with love, peace, joy, happiness and security.  Together, you and I will unlock your “best self” through consistent non-judgmental exploration, developing self-awareness!

Clients who work with me will find an inviting and collaborative environment where they can bring their “whole” self, the “messy” parts included, and engage in a process to better understand their stories and contexts, while receiving practical suggestions to support their experiences both during and outside of therapy sessions. I enjoy working with clients who wish to get unstuck from repetitive, troublesome, or self-defeating patterns of relating to themselves, others, or their world.

I am an LCSW and have been working with individuals in the field of social work for over 35 years. When I am not working, I enjoy time with my husband and three children at the beach or in the mountains. I also enjoy a variety of activities including reading, gardening, and crafting. Over the years I have worked primarily with the adult and older adult populations helping them identify and manage their symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. As a psychotherapist specializing in anxiety, depression, stress, and grief, I ascribe to an eclectic approach with a strong foundation in CBT and solution-based therapy.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in California with over 30 years of experience working as a Psychiatric Social Worker and Psychotherapist. I have worked with forensic clients with various concerns, including major mental illness, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse and helped those who have instigated physical trauma or emotional abuse.

Have you found yourself feeling more anxious or stressed? Maybe your body is speaking to you through headaches, stomach issues or illnesses and other practitioners can't seem to get it right. This is your sign to take control back with my Holistic approach to psychotherapy. Let me help guide you through this journey of finding empowerment to build a healthier version of yourself and in turn, healthier and more meaningful relationships.

My name is Jill Pederson and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Orange County, California and work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and young adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, and behavioral issues such as defiance and difficulty managing anger. I use a variety of clinical approaches, based on the needs of my client; although I do find that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is often a very effective approach in helping clients meet their goals.

Hello. My name is Ruby Estrada. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I approach therapy at your pace, which I can follow or match with rather quickly. My focus is centered on you and building whatever strengths you put forth whether you are aware of them or not. I help someone find a way to get through a problem or conflict, this is my approach. I am straightforward when you need me to be and gentle when the situation calls for empathy, or a balance of both. For 21 years, I have treated depression, anxiety, PTSD, LGBTQ+-related issues, ADHD, and adults finding themselves on the Autism Spectrum.