Life Coaching Therapists in San Diego, CA

I approach therapy with the belief that 1) life is full of highs & lows, 2) we aren't born with all the healthy coping tools, and 3) that with compassionate support we can grow from these experiences to level up.
I have experience helping people utilize their strengths to build the lives they want. I specialize in grief & loss, transitions, and couples counseling with additional experience working with Veterans, Active Duty, and Military families. I do not see active duty service members or spouses, but do see Veterans & families 6 months after contract ends.
I approach therapy with the belief that 1) life is full of highs & lows, 2) we aren't born with all the healthy coping tools, and 3) that with compassionate support we can grow from these experiences to level up.
I have experience helping people utilize their strengths to build the lives they want. I specialize in grief & loss, transitions, and couples counseling with additional experience working with Veterans, Active Duty, and Military families. I do not see active duty service members or spouses, but do see Veterans & families 6 months after contract ends.

I support individuals and families to learn new skills that have been triggered by their traumatic life experiences.
I anchor my therapy sessions in a strengths-based harm-reduction approach. My goal is to help you explore the underlying root causes of life stressors and uncover patterns that will help you learn new ways to navigate your day-to-day situations.
I support individuals and families to learn new skills that have been triggered by their traumatic life experiences.
I anchor my therapy sessions in a strengths-based harm-reduction approach. My goal is to help you explore the underlying root causes of life stressors and uncover patterns that will help you learn new ways to navigate your day-to-day situations.

In addition to life transitions, I've specialized in domestic violence, grief/loss, sexual abuse, divorce, and trauma.
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.
In addition to life transitions, I've specialized in domestic violence, grief/loss, sexual abuse, divorce, and trauma.
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.

As a Life Coach, I help Individuals cope with trauma, including, domestic violence, car accidents, sexual assaults and abuse, and exposure to various violent experiences. In addition, I coach, mentor, and counsel individuals who are reaching for their life goals (weight loss, academics, parenting, couple relationships, career, etc.). I provide 26 years of experience working with individuals, couples, parents, and youth who need motivation, assessments, and a good listener. All sessions are conducted in a safe and secure online environment with complete privacy & strict confidentiality.
As a Life Coach, I help Individuals cope with trauma, including, domestic violence, car accidents, sexual assaults and abuse, and exposure to various violent experiences. In addition, I coach, mentor, and counsel individuals who are reaching for their life goals (weight loss, academics, parenting, couple relationships, career, etc.). I provide 26 years of experience working with individuals, couples, parents, and youth who need motivation, assessments, and a good listener. All sessions are conducted in a safe and secure online environment with complete privacy & strict confidentiality.

I provide coaching services to adults, young adults and their families who struggle with ADHD and executive function skills.
With extensive knowledge of ADHD and a deep appreciation for the emotional challenges it presents, I approach each client with empathy, understanding, and a fresh perspective. My role is to be an active listener and a supportive guide, helping you harness your inherent strengths, talents, and passions to reach your full potential.
I provide coaching services to adults, young adults and their families who struggle with ADHD and executive function skills.
With extensive knowledge of ADHD and a deep appreciation for the emotional challenges it presents, I approach each client with empathy, understanding, and a fresh perspective. My role is to be an active listener and a supportive guide, helping you harness your inherent strengths, talents, and passions to reach your full potential.

I work with adults and teens navigating life transitions, identity shifts, and relational wounds using a somatic, trauma-informed, and relational approach.
I blend evidence‑based tools, somatic trauma work, and a deep respect for your nervous system to help you come home to yourself. My tools include:
Yoga Teacher Training (YTT‑200) certification
Somatic Therapy for Trauma certification
Deep training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) principles
I work with adults and teens navigating life transitions, identity shifts, and relational wounds using a somatic, trauma-informed, and relational approach.
I blend evidence‑based tools, somatic trauma work, and a deep respect for your nervous system to help you come home to yourself. My tools include:
Yoga Teacher Training (YTT‑200) certification
Somatic Therapy for Trauma certification
Deep training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) principles

You're here because fully living the life you envision remains out of reach despite your best efforts.
My cutting-edge TheraCoaching approach keeps the focus on helping you step into your desired mindset & upgrade your life skills effectiveness, while being able to take you as deep as you might need to go in order to root out whatever might be stopping you from embodying these.
You're here because fully living the life you envision remains out of reach despite your best efforts.
My cutting-edge TheraCoaching approach keeps the focus on helping you step into your desired mindset & upgrade your life skills effectiveness, while being able to take you as deep as you might need to go in order to root out whatever might be stopping you from embodying these.

Life is "good" ~ not great.
What to expect: Coaching is both loving and rigorous. Inspiring and confronting. We partner to systematically support you in achieving unprecedented results in your life that lie beyond your fears and self-doubts. This is a practical and results driven process that relies on your knowledge to creating lasting results.
Life is "good" ~ not great.
What to expect: Coaching is both loving and rigorous. Inspiring and confronting. We partner to systematically support you in achieving unprecedented results in your life that lie beyond your fears and self-doubts. This is a practical and results driven process that relies on your knowledge to creating lasting results.

I have combined the two realms to create an integrated, unique and effective coaching program to put in touch with who you REALLY are and what YOU really want.
You are closer to your dreams than you realize. If you are tired, stressed, and feel stuck- let's talk! I want you to feel joyful and full of purpose once again, or maybe for the first time ever. We will take one step at a time, focus on your strengths and utilize practical methods coupled with solution oriented thinking to move you forward.
I have combined the two realms to create an integrated, unique and effective coaching program to put in touch with who you REALLY are and what YOU really want.
You are closer to your dreams than you realize. If you are tired, stressed, and feel stuck- let's talk! I want you to feel joyful and full of purpose once again, or maybe for the first time ever. We will take one step at a time, focus on your strengths and utilize practical methods coupled with solution oriented thinking to move you forward.

Do you feel unhappy in your current life situation despite seeming to have it all together from the outside looking in?
I am a warm & empathetic person who creates a safe & welcoming place for you to unpack, heal, grow, & transform. I specialize in using non-pathologizing modalities with a blend of teachings from clinical psychology, neuroscience, & spirituality to create a unique form of healing work to understand the root cause of your suffering & liberate you from it.
Do you feel unhappy in your current life situation despite seeming to have it all together from the outside looking in?
I am a warm & empathetic person who creates a safe & welcoming place for you to unpack, heal, grow, & transform. I specialize in using non-pathologizing modalities with a blend of teachings from clinical psychology, neuroscience, & spirituality to create a unique form of healing work to understand the root cause of your suffering & liberate you from it.

If you are having some difficulties in your life or are struggling with sadness, stress or other psychological issues; I am confident that I can help and/or find you the assistance that you need.
I work for your happiness and well-being. I utilize a non-judgmental but direct approach with patients. Therapy is focused on changing behaviors and transforming lives. I can offer you ways to feel happier and more relaxed. I strongly expect success and provide every opportunity to achieve it.
If you are having some difficulties in your life or are struggling with sadness, stress or other psychological issues; I am confident that I can help and/or find you the assistance that you need.
I work for your happiness and well-being. I utilize a non-judgmental but direct approach with patients. Therapy is focused on changing behaviors and transforming lives. I can offer you ways to feel happier and more relaxed. I strongly expect success and provide every opportunity to achieve it.

Are you looking for more balance in your life?
Dr. Evans has a wide range of expertise assessing and providing support to individuals across the lifespan with training in both clinical and school psychology. Coaching sessions focus on emotional regulation, relationship skills, and positive decision making for individuals and entrepreneurs.
Are you looking for more balance in your life?
Dr. Evans has a wide range of expertise assessing and providing support to individuals across the lifespan with training in both clinical and school psychology. Coaching sessions focus on emotional regulation, relationship skills, and positive decision making for individuals and entrepreneurs.

Tim Stempel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA, ACC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I help people resolve issues related to imposter syndrome, anxiety, career transitions, and interpersonal issues, as well as those seeking to build their leadership skills and find greater life satisfaction and fulfillment.
My approach is highly collaborative and includes elements of leadership coaching, mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and cognitive behavioral techniques. Our work together will be supportive and solution focused, helping you create the changes you wish to see in your life.
I help people resolve issues related to imposter syndrome, anxiety, career transitions, and interpersonal issues, as well as those seeking to build their leadership skills and find greater life satisfaction and fulfillment.
My approach is highly collaborative and includes elements of leadership coaching, mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and cognitive behavioral techniques. Our work together will be supportive and solution focused, helping you create the changes you wish to see in your life.

Life brings us things where sometimes we become lost and struggle.
Some special areas of focus for our work together can include: Personal and Spiritual Growth, Life Transitions and Adjustments, Relationship Issues Consensual Non-Monogamy–Polyamory, Open Relationships/Swinging Alternative Sexuality Issues–Leather/Fetish/Kink, Power Exchange Relationships
Life brings us things where sometimes we become lost and struggle.
Some special areas of focus for our work together can include: Personal and Spiritual Growth, Life Transitions and Adjustments, Relationship Issues Consensual Non-Monogamy–Polyamory, Open Relationships/Swinging Alternative Sexuality Issues–Leather/Fetish/Kink, Power Exchange Relationships

I invite you to take the first step toward a positive change in your life.
It is important that you feel safe in therapy to explore your deepest pain and worries, without judgement or criticism. I strive to build a strong, trusting relationship with each of my clients to facilitate that safety. As a growth and goal-oriented therapist, I balance providing a compassionate space while also helping my clients challenge themselves to confront the discomfort that hinders positive change and transformation.
I invite you to take the first step toward a positive change in your life.
It is important that you feel safe in therapy to explore your deepest pain and worries, without judgement or criticism. I strive to build a strong, trusting relationship with each of my clients to facilitate that safety. As a growth and goal-oriented therapist, I balance providing a compassionate space while also helping my clients challenge themselves to confront the discomfort that hinders positive change and transformation.

I meet with people to help them identify coping skills that will be useful for their growth towards becoming the them that they wish to be in daily life.
Being a human being is an amazing, terrifying, and sometimes really confusing and painful experience. We all live through these things, some of us are more familiar with depression, anxiety, avoidance, or hyperfixation on trying to control everything so that you KNOW that it's all the way it should be. These are just a few of the symptoms of the human condition. When we can step back and look at them with a different set of tools we can build awareness of how we may be able to approach these feelings with a more useful perspective. This leads us to feeling more grounded and in control of our physical, mental, and spiritual goals.
I meet with people to help them identify coping skills that will be useful for their growth towards becoming the them that they wish to be in daily life.
Being a human being is an amazing, terrifying, and sometimes really confusing and painful experience. We all live through these things, some of us are more familiar with depression, anxiety, avoidance, or hyperfixation on trying to control everything so that you KNOW that it's all the way it should be. These are just a few of the symptoms of the human condition. When we can step back and look at them with a different set of tools we can build awareness of how we may be able to approach these feelings with a more useful perspective. This leads us to feeling more grounded and in control of our physical, mental, and spiritual goals.

Committed clients, who value investing in themselves to use coaching to go beyond just "getting through" a challenge/loss as springboards for personal growth and transformation through my unique methodology, 7 Powerful Practices to Manage Your Mind and Heal Your Heart.
As a loss and transformational grief specialist, I help pet parents navigate pet loss and heal the grief that follows, so they can transform loss into love and grief into growth, and the loss is then honored by the transformation it inspired. I specialize in the experience of Anticipatory Grief access here or www.growbeyondgrief.com/
Committed clients, who value investing in themselves to use coaching to go beyond just "getting through" a challenge/loss as springboards for personal growth and transformation through my unique methodology, 7 Powerful Practices to Manage Your Mind and Heal Your Heart.
As a loss and transformational grief specialist, I help pet parents navigate pet loss and heal the grief that follows, so they can transform loss into love and grief into growth, and the loss is then honored by the transformation it inspired. I specialize in the experience of Anticipatory Grief access here or www.growbeyondgrief.com/

Rancho Bernardo Counseling Services(with offices in RB and San Marcos) exists to help you with counseling and support as you address your life, relationships and challenges that face you. With years of experience, Samuel Brumit would like to help you where you at and get you to where you want to go. With a number of tools, he'll help you examine your issues with lots of care. Relationships can be challenging and sometimes you just need help in learning skills to enhance communication, resolve conflict, etc. RB Counseling services can help. Marriage and couple's work is a specialty. We can refer you to other therapists as well.
Rancho Bernardo Counseling Services(with offices in RB and San Marcos) exists to help you with counseling and support as you address your life, relationships and challenges that face you. With years of experience, Samuel Brumit would like to help you where you at and get you to where you want to go. With a number of tools, he'll help you examine your issues with lots of care. Relationships can be challenging and sometimes you just need help in learning skills to enhance communication, resolve conflict, etc. RB Counseling services can help. Marriage and couple's work is a specialty. We can refer you to other therapists as well.

My clinical work focuses on helping people with depression or anxiety issues, chronic or life-threatening illness, & chronic pain.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California San Diego. I am also Past President and Fellow of the American Psychosocial Oncology Society and a member of the American Psychological Association.
My clinical work focuses on helping people with depression or anxiety issues, chronic or life-threatening illness, & chronic pain.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California San Diego. I am also Past President and Fellow of the American Psychosocial Oncology Society and a member of the American Psychological Association.

I help individuals employ strengths while exercising creative approaches to life's ongoing challenges.
My approach is customized to your unique goals & challenges. Employing a relational perspective, I utilize both short term targeted and in-depth approaches. Resolving underlying issues that fuel ongoing challenges helps you consolidate patterns of growth. This approach is focused on helping you fulfill your personal, professional & relationship potential.
I help individuals employ strengths while exercising creative approaches to life's ongoing challenges.
My approach is customized to your unique goals & challenges. Employing a relational perspective, I utilize both short term targeted and in-depth approaches. Resolving underlying issues that fuel ongoing challenges helps you consolidate patterns of growth. This approach is focused on helping you fulfill your personal, professional & relationship potential.
See more therapy options for San Diego
Nearby Life Coaching Therapists Searches for San Diego
- Bonita
- Chula Vista
- Coronado
- El Cajon
- Imperial Beach
- La Jolla
- La Mesa
- Lakeside
- Lemon Grove
- National City
- Santee
- Spring Valley
Life Coaching Therapists
What can I expect from life coaching?
Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.
Can a life coach help treat anxiety?
Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.
Can life coaching be done online?
Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.
How long does life coaching last?
Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.