Prolonged Exposure Therapy in San Diego, CA
I'm a Psychologist in CA and MN who believes each person has the potential to grow at any age. My ultimate focus in therapy is to not merely eliminate “symptoms” but to increase your fulfillment in life, as defined by you. This means treatment is customized to meet YOUR needs so you can meet your goals. I'm LGBTQIA+-Affirming & provide therapy for a variety of clinical disorders, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, & interpersonal difficulties. I'm MAP-Informed. I believe in the potential for individual and emotional growth, striving to provide a safe and warm environment in which you can explore and thrive.
I'm a Psychologist in CA and MN who believes each person has the potential to grow at any age. My ultimate focus in therapy is to not merely eliminate “symptoms” but to increase your fulfillment in life, as defined by you. This means treatment is customized to meet YOUR needs so you can meet your goals. I'm LGBTQIA+-Affirming & provide therapy for a variety of clinical disorders, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, & interpersonal difficulties. I'm MAP-Informed. I believe in the potential for individual and emotional growth, striving to provide a safe and warm environment in which you can explore and thrive.
I provide comprehensive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for adults and adolescents with difficulty regulating emotions, maintaining healthy and close relationships, and tolerating distress. I have experience and training working with those who have thoughts or urges for suicide and self harm. I want to help you build the life you have always desired! I am also a trained Gender Therapist and enjoy working with gender-expansive and transgender youth and adults seeking support for their gender identity and/or transition process. In addition, I am a Level 2 Gottman trained Couples Therapist.
I provide comprehensive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for adults and adolescents with difficulty regulating emotions, maintaining healthy and close relationships, and tolerating distress. I have experience and training working with those who have thoughts or urges for suicide and self harm. I want to help you build the life you have always desired! I am also a trained Gender Therapist and enjoy working with gender-expansive and transgender youth and adults seeking support for their gender identity and/or transition process. In addition, I am a Level 2 Gottman trained Couples Therapist.
If you are seeking trauma therapy, I often use EMDR or Prolonged Exposure Therapy with CPT concepts integrated into the process.
As a psychologist specializing in grief & loss, couples, and trauma, I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to help you process your emotions, find meaning, and move toward healing. With specialized training and years of experience in grief counseling and trauma work, I understand that each person’s journey through trauma and loss is unique. My approach is tailored to your individual needs, drawing on evidence-based therapies to support you in rebuilding a sense of hope and resilience. Together, we can work through the pain, honor your loss, and help you find a path forward.
If you are seeking trauma therapy, I often use EMDR or Prolonged Exposure Therapy with CPT concepts integrated into the process.
As a psychologist specializing in grief & loss, couples, and trauma, I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to help you process your emotions, find meaning, and move toward healing. With specialized training and years of experience in grief counseling and trauma work, I understand that each person’s journey through trauma and loss is unique. My approach is tailored to your individual needs, drawing on evidence-based therapies to support you in rebuilding a sense of hope and resilience. Together, we can work through the pain, honor your loss, and help you find a path forward.
I obtained doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. My license qualification is a Marriage and Family Therapy. Currently, in my private practice, I work with individuals, children, and adolescents, and administer psychotherapy for couples and families. Diagnosis of ADHD for all populations utilizing Test of Variables of Attention (T.O.V.A.), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), PE, Behavioral Modification for children and adolescents, working with adolescents experiencing acculturation issues, Parenting Skills, Couples & Family developmental communication strategies, and attachment realignment.
I obtained doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. My license qualification is a Marriage and Family Therapy. Currently, in my private practice, I work with individuals, children, and adolescents, and administer psychotherapy for couples and families. Diagnosis of ADHD for all populations utilizing Test of Variables of Attention (T.O.V.A.), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), PE, Behavioral Modification for children and adolescents, working with adolescents experiencing acculturation issues, Parenting Skills, Couples & Family developmental communication strategies, and attachment realignment.
Are you feeling disconnected from your partner, struggling to communicate, or having relationship difficulties? Do you want to build better intimacy and emotional closeness in your relationship with your romantic partner? If you are looking to reconnect with your partner, strengthen your bond and intimacy, learn ways to manage conflict better, and enjoy the benefits of a healthy and lasting intimate relationship, then I may be the ideal fit for you! I can teach you evidence-based skills to communicate better and strengthen your relationship.
Are you feeling disconnected from your partner, struggling to communicate, or having relationship difficulties? Do you want to build better intimacy and emotional closeness in your relationship with your romantic partner? If you are looking to reconnect with your partner, strengthen your bond and intimacy, learn ways to manage conflict better, and enjoy the benefits of a healthy and lasting intimate relationship, then I may be the ideal fit for you! I can teach you evidence-based skills to communicate better and strengthen your relationship.
Couples & Trauma Therapist - Dr. Nicole Asencio
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when relationships feel disconnected or past experiences continue to impact the present. My ideal client is a couple longing to rebuild a secure, loving connection or an individual carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, or stress. They want to feel heard, understood, and supported as they navigate these challenges.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. Together, we’ll create a path forward that fosters healing, resilience, and connection. Reach out to schedule an appointment—I’d love to support you on your journey.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when relationships feel disconnected or past experiences continue to impact the present. My ideal client is a couple longing to rebuild a secure, loving connection or an individual carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, or stress. They want to feel heard, understood, and supported as they navigate these challenges.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. Together, we’ll create a path forward that fosters healing, resilience, and connection. Reach out to schedule an appointment—I’d love to support you on your journey.
We have been trained in evidence based treatments for PTSD, including the Center for Deployment Psychology's platinum level course in Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure Therapy.
Troy and Vicki Vander Zwart's practice goal is to give you a compassionate, safe, non-judgmental place to express your deepest thoughts and feelings, explore options to resolve the problems you are facing, and support and encourage you as you face them. We believe that a willingness to change and face the hardships in your life will lead toward personal growth and maturity. In therapy, you will gain insight, wisdom, and practical coping skills to face your personal issues with confidence so that you can have a more stable home life, a more rewarding career, or more fulfilling relationships.
We have been trained in evidence based treatments for PTSD, including the Center for Deployment Psychology's platinum level course in Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure Therapy.
Troy and Vicki Vander Zwart's practice goal is to give you a compassionate, safe, non-judgmental place to express your deepest thoughts and feelings, explore options to resolve the problems you are facing, and support and encourage you as you face them. We believe that a willingness to change and face the hardships in your life will lead toward personal growth and maturity. In therapy, you will gain insight, wisdom, and practical coping skills to face your personal issues with confidence so that you can have a more stable home life, a more rewarding career, or more fulfilling relationships.
Effective therapy for adults with OCD, trauma, or anxiety. Are you having difficulty with worries or fears that just won't go away? Do you feel tense and wish you could just slow down and enjoy life more? You’ve tried to address your anxiety but it just won't budge. You’re ready for more freedom from the pattern you feel stuck in. I am here to help you break that pattern. My years of specialized experience and use of research-backed techniques help people like you regain control over anxiety. The therapy I offer is strongly rooted in research while at the same time tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Effective therapy for adults with OCD, trauma, or anxiety. Are you having difficulty with worries or fears that just won't go away? Do you feel tense and wish you could just slow down and enjoy life more? You’ve tried to address your anxiety but it just won't budge. You’re ready for more freedom from the pattern you feel stuck in. I am here to help you break that pattern. My years of specialized experience and use of research-backed techniques help people like you regain control over anxiety. The therapy I offer is strongly rooted in research while at the same time tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Do your feelings of sadness, anxiety, shame, irritability or jealousy overwhelm you? Do you feel stuck or doubtful of yourself? You are not alone! In treatment, I aim to provide a safe and non-judgmental space, where we can identify your goals, work through the challenges in your life, and practice acceptance, self care, and self validation. Accepting the process of change may feel frightening and overwhelming, it is my goal to be beside you as you embark on a journey of growth and clarity.
Do your feelings of sadness, anxiety, shame, irritability or jealousy overwhelm you? Do you feel stuck or doubtful of yourself? You are not alone! In treatment, I aim to provide a safe and non-judgmental space, where we can identify your goals, work through the challenges in your life, and practice acceptance, self care, and self validation. Accepting the process of change may feel frightening and overwhelming, it is my goal to be beside you as you embark on a journey of growth and clarity.
My prominent specialty is treating trauma and PTSD symptoms (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder). Each person's traumatic experience is unique to the individual due to many factors such as relationships, personality, coping skills, strengths, risk factors, and perception on life can influence how a person manages their trauma. I completed my doctorate degree by doing extensive research on trauma-related resiliency factors amongst those who have been through child abuse, as well as years of clinical experience working with trauma victims. Shame/guilt issues is a significant focus of the trauma work I do in improving a client's resilience.
My prominent specialty is treating trauma and PTSD symptoms (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder). Each person's traumatic experience is unique to the individual due to many factors such as relationships, personality, coping skills, strengths, risk factors, and perception on life can influence how a person manages their trauma. I completed my doctorate degree by doing extensive research on trauma-related resiliency factors amongst those who have been through child abuse, as well as years of clinical experience working with trauma victims. Shame/guilt issues is a significant focus of the trauma work I do in improving a client's resilience.
I thoroughly enjoy my work as a therapist and witnessing the courage and resilience within each of my clients that guides positive change.
I thoroughly enjoy my work as a therapist and witnessing the courage and resilience within each of my clients that guides positive change.
I am a bilingual licensed clinical social worker with 10+ years of clinical mental health experience. Before my clinical work, I worked with underserved communities, providing advocacy and skills to promote wellbeing for 10+ years. Additionally, I utilize my training and experience to work with immigrants seeking residency in the United States. I work closely with immigration lawyers to complete assessments to support a path to citizenship or obtain visas to reside in the United States. I am also a Gender Affirming Advocate with the LGBTQ+ community, emphasizing writing supporting letters to transgender and non-binary individuals.
I am a bilingual licensed clinical social worker with 10+ years of clinical mental health experience. Before my clinical work, I worked with underserved communities, providing advocacy and skills to promote wellbeing for 10+ years. Additionally, I utilize my training and experience to work with immigrants seeking residency in the United States. I work closely with immigration lawyers to complete assessments to support a path to citizenship or obtain visas to reside in the United States. I am also a Gender Affirming Advocate with the LGBTQ+ community, emphasizing writing supporting letters to transgender and non-binary individuals.
I have specialized training in ERP, ACT, Mindfulness, and trauma focused treatment approaches including EMDR and Prolonged Exposure Therapy.
I help those who desire quiet from the noise of constant thinking, self-doubt, and worry. Those who are sick of feeling not good enough no matter how hard they try. Those who feel powerless against compulsive urges they can’t seem to resist. And those who want to let go of the mental chatter of a mind incessantly playing out worst case scenarios.
I have specialized training in ERP, ACT, Mindfulness, and trauma focused treatment approaches including EMDR and Prolonged Exposure Therapy.
I help those who desire quiet from the noise of constant thinking, self-doubt, and worry. Those who are sick of feeling not good enough no matter how hard they try. Those who feel powerless against compulsive urges they can’t seem to resist. And those who want to let go of the mental chatter of a mind incessantly playing out worst case scenarios.
I work with adults, couples, and families who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or stretched thin by life, relationships, emotional difficulties, work stress or leadership responsibilities. With over a decade of clinical experience, I specialize in helping people build the emotional and relational skills they need to feel steadier, clearer, and more effective in their lives.
My primary therapeutic approach is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) — a highly effective, evidence-based model that teaches practical skills for managing emotions, navigating conflict, tolerating distress, and staying grounded under pressure.
I work with adults, couples, and families who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or stretched thin by life, relationships, emotional difficulties, work stress or leadership responsibilities. With over a decade of clinical experience, I specialize in helping people build the emotional and relational skills they need to feel steadier, clearer, and more effective in their lives.
My primary therapeutic approach is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) — a highly effective, evidence-based model that teaches practical skills for managing emotions, navigating conflict, tolerating distress, and staying grounded under pressure.
Would you like to regain control over your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors? Are you tired of feeling like your emotions dictate your life? If this resonates, you've come to the right place! Often, individuals are aware of the obstacles holding them back but struggle to overcome them. Many find that merely discussing their issues provides temporary relief but fails to yield lasting change. With my expertise we can do more than just talk about what's troubling you. Together, we can work towards eliminating the factors contributing to your suffering, allowing you to regain control and steering your life in the direction you desire.
Would you like to regain control over your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors? Are you tired of feeling like your emotions dictate your life? If this resonates, you've come to the right place! Often, individuals are aware of the obstacles holding them back but struggle to overcome them. Many find that merely discussing their issues provides temporary relief but fails to yield lasting change. With my expertise we can do more than just talk about what's troubling you. Together, we can work towards eliminating the factors contributing to your suffering, allowing you to regain control and steering your life in the direction you desire.
I believe therapy should be a place where you can show up as you are and feel genuinely understood. Many of my clients are navigating trauma, patterns that feel hard to shift, or relationships affected by stress, substance use, or past hurt. My approach is warm and collaborative, grounded in evidence-based treatment and a deep understanding of how marginalization shapes mental health. You bring your lived experience; I bring my clinical training and expertise. Together, we’ll create space for clarity, healing, and meaningful growth.
I believe therapy should be a place where you can show up as you are and feel genuinely understood. Many of my clients are navigating trauma, patterns that feel hard to shift, or relationships affected by stress, substance use, or past hurt. My approach is warm and collaborative, grounded in evidence-based treatment and a deep understanding of how marginalization shapes mental health. You bring your lived experience; I bring my clinical training and expertise. Together, we’ll create space for clarity, healing, and meaningful growth.
If you're feeling stuck in painful relationship patterns or carrying the weight of past relationship experiences, you're not alone. Whether you're navigating ongoing conflict with a partner, struggling to rebuild trust, or trying to make sense of a break-up that left you feeling anxious, confused, or diminished- these challenges can take a real toll on your well-being. I work with both individuals and couples to process relational and attachment wounds, strengthen communication, and move toward greater clarity and connection.
If you're feeling stuck in painful relationship patterns or carrying the weight of past relationship experiences, you're not alone. Whether you're navigating ongoing conflict with a partner, struggling to rebuild trust, or trying to make sense of a break-up that left you feeling anxious, confused, or diminished- these challenges can take a real toll on your well-being. I work with both individuals and couples to process relational and attachment wounds, strengthen communication, and move toward greater clarity and connection.
Hoping to make change happen? I work with clients who want to help co-create the change they are seeking and who want to ensure their identities (e.g., cultural background, sexual orientation) are incorporated into therapy. Our personal backgrounds influence how we show up in therapy and how we navigate the world.
Hoping to make change happen? I work with clients who want to help co-create the change they are seeking and who want to ensure their identities (e.g., cultural background, sexual orientation) are incorporated into therapy. Our personal backgrounds influence how we show up in therapy and how we navigate the world.
I want to help you open up new ways of thinking, feeling, behaving and experiencing life. I use an informal, collaborative approach. We set goals around what you'd like your life to look like. Then we lay down stepping stones to get you there, such as challenging self-limiting beliefs, building skills like inducing relaxation at will, or communicating such that people will actually listen to you.
I want to help you open up new ways of thinking, feeling, behaving and experiencing life. I use an informal, collaborative approach. We set goals around what you'd like your life to look like. Then we lay down stepping stones to get you there, such as challenging self-limiting beliefs, building skills like inducing relaxation at will, or communicating such that people will actually listen to you.
I have worked with diverse populations of all ages, specializing in helping individuals find their voice and embrace freedom in their bodies. I believe that everyone deserves to live their best life. As humans, our sense of self is shaped by family stories, the environment we grew up in, relationships, past traumas, and socio-political, economic, and cultural influences that may have clouded our vision of ourselves or who we want to be. My joy as a therapist is to provide space for you to speak your truth, find your way back to yourself, reinvent, and rediscover who you are. Change is a moment-by-moment process.
I have worked with diverse populations of all ages, specializing in helping individuals find their voice and embrace freedom in their bodies. I believe that everyone deserves to live their best life. As humans, our sense of self is shaped by family stories, the environment we grew up in, relationships, past traumas, and socio-political, economic, and cultural influences that may have clouded our vision of ourselves or who we want to be. My joy as a therapist is to provide space for you to speak your truth, find your way back to yourself, reinvent, and rediscover who you are. Change is a moment-by-moment process.
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