Psychoanalytic Therapists in San Diego, CA
My specialties include anxiety, depression, behavioral/ lifestyle issues, performance, and interpersonal communications. My goal is to help clients gain insight and understanding about themselves and others, helping them take back the power to live the fulfilling and meaningful life they were meant to live. Teamwork is key in this process and I believe together we can identify and conquer the challenges you are facing.
My specialties include anxiety, depression, behavioral/ lifestyle issues, performance, and interpersonal communications. My goal is to help clients gain insight and understanding about themselves and others, helping them take back the power to live the fulfilling and meaningful life they were meant to live. Teamwork is key in this process and I believe together we can identify and conquer the challenges you are facing.
Do you feel like you’re surviving instead of living? Are you in a constant state of stress and physical and mental exhaustion? Do you find yourself using alcohol, drugs, sex, relationships, or other unhealthy behaviors to cope, escape, or numb your pain? Now more than ever, people are feeling increasingly depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about the future while still being haunted by their past. If this experience resonates with you, you are not alone. With expertise in mood, addiction, relational, and trauma-related disorders, I customize my therapeutic approach to fit your unique needs and desires.
Do you feel like you’re surviving instead of living? Are you in a constant state of stress and physical and mental exhaustion? Do you find yourself using alcohol, drugs, sex, relationships, or other unhealthy behaviors to cope, escape, or numb your pain? Now more than ever, people are feeling increasingly depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about the future while still being haunted by their past. If this experience resonates with you, you are not alone. With expertise in mood, addiction, relational, and trauma-related disorders, I customize my therapeutic approach to fit your unique needs and desires.
Hello! My name is Lindsay. I love to talk about your childhood! I work with your identity (how you see yourself) and where events happen in your development. I enjoy helping you find the real you and having better relationships with those around you. I especially love working with anger. Let's process your life events together.
Hello! My name is Lindsay. I love to talk about your childhood! I work with your identity (how you see yourself) and where events happen in your development. I enjoy helping you find the real you and having better relationships with those around you. I especially love working with anger. Let's process your life events together.
Are you interested in exploring yourself and your relationships? If you are feeling lonely, sad, worried, or just that your current life isn't meeting your potential, I would love to speak to you and explore how I might best be able to support you.
Regardless of my expertise and experience, you are the expert on your own life and it's critical to me that our work together is collaborative and that you feel consistently heard and supported in our sessions.
Are you interested in exploring yourself and your relationships? If you are feeling lonely, sad, worried, or just that your current life isn't meeting your potential, I would love to speak to you and explore how I might best be able to support you.
Regardless of my expertise and experience, you are the expert on your own life and it's critical to me that our work together is collaborative and that you feel consistently heard and supported in our sessions.
I combine depth-focused psychoanalytic treatment with practical therapy so that life can get going in a way that you would like
Forensic, clinical, consulting services in Oregon, California, New York, Connecticut, Idaho. Other states based on interstate practice statutes. I work with patients and attorneys seeking serious impact on their decision making and support during complex situations. I also provide pychological testing to for children, adolescents, and adults. Reports help with establishing IQ, personality diagnoses, treatment plans, and more.
I combine depth-focused psychoanalytic treatment with practical therapy so that life can get going in a way that you would like
Forensic, clinical, consulting services in Oregon, California, New York, Connecticut, Idaho. Other states based on interstate practice statutes. I work with patients and attorneys seeking serious impact on their decision making and support during complex situations. I also provide pychological testing to for children, adolescents, and adults. Reports help with establishing IQ, personality diagnoses, treatment plans, and more.
Are you feeling stressed, alone, or not like yourself? Is it difficulty to connect with your loved ones or enjoy your everyday life? Do you need help finding your authentic self? Having a space for exploration without judgement might be what you need. Achieving your goal is possible, you might just need a little bit of help!
Are you feeling stressed, alone, or not like yourself? Is it difficulty to connect with your loved ones or enjoy your everyday life? Do you need help finding your authentic self? Having a space for exploration without judgement might be what you need. Achieving your goal is possible, you might just need a little bit of help!
Hello, I'm Sara Betti. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been working as a therapist for the past 10 years. I am interested in helping clients with their own personal growth by making changes in their life to avoid repeating old patterns. My approach is a client-centered one, that is supportive and non-judgmental. I get to know and understand my clients in order to find out what's most important for them to work on in therapy.
Hello, I'm Sara Betti. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been working as a therapist for the past 10 years. I am interested in helping clients with their own personal growth by making changes in their life to avoid repeating old patterns. My approach is a client-centered one, that is supportive and non-judgmental. I get to know and understand my clients in order to find out what's most important for them to work on in therapy.
Since you're here, I can see you you're ready to take a step towards changing your life for the better. Good for you for having the courage to reach out for support! It can be difficult to admit needing help, and that you're here shows you already have strength to take this step and enact change. Although I work with adults who have a variety of mood issues and life issues, I have a passion for working with women who have suffered trauma, leading to self-esteem and self-love issues. Let me empower you through our work so we can build back a healthier life for you.
Since you're here, I can see you you're ready to take a step towards changing your life for the better. Good for you for having the courage to reach out for support! It can be difficult to admit needing help, and that you're here shows you already have strength to take this step and enact change. Although I work with adults who have a variety of mood issues and life issues, I have a passion for working with women who have suffered trauma, leading to self-esteem and self-love issues. Let me empower you through our work so we can build back a healthier life for you.
I have worked in a broad range of mental health settings and have intensive postdoctoral training through the San Diego Psychoanalytic Society and Institute.
Many people seek therapy because they feel stuck, they need help recognizing and removing the road blocks so they can create the lives and relationships they want. I work collaboratively with my clients to do just that, to help them better understand themselves and their struggles so they are free to build the lives they want.
I have worked in a broad range of mental health settings and have intensive postdoctoral training through the San Diego Psychoanalytic Society and Institute.
Many people seek therapy because they feel stuck, they need help recognizing and removing the road blocks so they can create the lives and relationships they want. I work collaboratively with my clients to do just that, to help them better understand themselves and their struggles so they are free to build the lives they want.
Using a psychoanalytic approach, we can explore unconscious patterns that drive persistent feelings of unhappiness or dissatisfaction.
As a psychologist with extensive experience across diverse clinical settings—from inpatient care to correctional environments—my work centers on a collaborative approach that values the therapeutic relationship as the cornerstone of effective treatment. I believe that therapy is not just about solving problems, but about deepening our understanding of ourselves and others.
Using a psychoanalytic approach, we can explore unconscious patterns that drive persistent feelings of unhappiness or dissatisfaction.
As a psychologist with extensive experience across diverse clinical settings—from inpatient care to correctional environments—my work centers on a collaborative approach that values the therapeutic relationship as the cornerstone of effective treatment. I believe that therapy is not just about solving problems, but about deepening our understanding of ourselves and others.
Heather Fuller, EMDR Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR, BSP, Flash
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you someone who has always been capable and driven, yet lately finds that everything feels heavier and harder? Perhaps work is filled with constant pressure, self-doubt, or a fear of getting it wrong. Maybe your relationships feel strained or painful, marked by betrayal, emotional distance, or overwhelm that seems to come out of nowhere. You may notice that you feel easily flooded, different from others, or unsure why old patterns keep repeating. These experiences can leave you longing for relief, safety, and real change. While this kind of pain can feel unsolvable, healing is possible, and you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Are you someone who has always been capable and driven, yet lately finds that everything feels heavier and harder? Perhaps work is filled with constant pressure, self-doubt, or a fear of getting it wrong. Maybe your relationships feel strained or painful, marked by betrayal, emotional distance, or overwhelm that seems to come out of nowhere. You may notice that you feel easily flooded, different from others, or unsure why old patterns keep repeating. These experiences can leave you longing for relief, safety, and real change. While this kind of pain can feel unsolvable, healing is possible, and you don’t have to navigate it alone.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 5 years of experience supporting individuals and couples through life’s most difficult transitions. I draw from both physical and mental healthcare backgrounds, including hospice care. I am passionate about providing emotional support to those facing grief, trauma, and other forms of suffering. I work with mild to moderate mental health symptoms and fosters healing through a compassionate, client-centered approach.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 5 years of experience supporting individuals and couples through life’s most difficult transitions. I draw from both physical and mental healthcare backgrounds, including hospice care. I am passionate about providing emotional support to those facing grief, trauma, and other forms of suffering. I work with mild to moderate mental health symptoms and fosters healing through a compassionate, client-centered approach.
We’re all doing the best we can with what we have to work with. Sometimes we can use some extra tools in our toolbox to support us in managing when life occurrences seem to pile up and we just need a break. Amber has experience in treating a range of symptoms, including those related to PTSD, anxiety and depression.
Amber is an EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist and consultant, a Gottman Institute Certified Gottman Therapist, and a Certified Sex Therapist. She provides therapy to both the general population and high-profile, public-facing and celebrity clients. Amber is licensed in California, Iowa and Oregon.
We’re all doing the best we can with what we have to work with. Sometimes we can use some extra tools in our toolbox to support us in managing when life occurrences seem to pile up and we just need a break. Amber has experience in treating a range of symptoms, including those related to PTSD, anxiety and depression.
Amber is an EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist and consultant, a Gottman Institute Certified Gottman Therapist, and a Certified Sex Therapist. She provides therapy to both the general population and high-profile, public-facing and celebrity clients. Amber is licensed in California, Iowa and Oregon.
I am a bilingual clinical psychologist offering in-person and virtual services to children and adults. I have a background in supervising the delivery of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), providing school based therapy, psychoeducational evaluations, and conducting pediatric evaluations at UCSD. I use evidence based treatment to assist in addressing concerns related to mood, behavior, and social skills and offer an environment for families, siblings, and caregivers who are wanting a space to process family members' mental health needs. Services are offered in Korean and English.
I am a bilingual clinical psychologist offering in-person and virtual services to children and adults. I have a background in supervising the delivery of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), providing school based therapy, psychoeducational evaluations, and conducting pediatric evaluations at UCSD. I use evidence based treatment to assist in addressing concerns related to mood, behavior, and social skills and offer an environment for families, siblings, and caregivers who are wanting a space to process family members' mental health needs. Services are offered in Korean and English.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 6 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. My background includes providing support in outpatient settings and community-based programs, where I have guided clients through struggles with relationships, life transitions, and emotional well-being. I take a collaborative, compassionate approach, working alongside clients to help them feel empowered and supported in their journey toward healing.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 6 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. My background includes providing support in outpatient settings and community-based programs, where I have guided clients through struggles with relationships, life transitions, and emotional well-being. I take a collaborative, compassionate approach, working alongside clients to help them feel empowered and supported in their journey toward healing.
I am an eating disorder therapist committed to providing compassionate and effective support to individuals struggling with their relationship with food and body image. With a weight-inclusive and anti-diet approach, I strive to create a safe and empowering space for my clients to explore their challenges and work towards holistic healing. My practice is rooted in the belief that healing from an eating disorder involves addressing the underlying emotional, psychological, and social factors.
I am an eating disorder therapist committed to providing compassionate and effective support to individuals struggling with their relationship with food and body image. With a weight-inclusive and anti-diet approach, I strive to create a safe and empowering space for my clients to explore their challenges and work towards holistic healing. My practice is rooted in the belief that healing from an eating disorder involves addressing the underlying emotional, psychological, and social factors.
I absolutely love about helping humans access their full potential. I believe it is my dharma – or my sacred calling. I believe that each human being has a divine purpose. I believe that separation from this purpose is the source of much of our suffering. I see my role as a trusted companion on your journey back to this divine purpose - back to your authentic Self. In our work together, I invite you to reclaim sovereignty over your mental health through a process of radical acceptance.
I absolutely love about helping humans access their full potential. I believe it is my dharma – or my sacred calling. I believe that each human being has a divine purpose. I believe that separation from this purpose is the source of much of our suffering. I see my role as a trusted companion on your journey back to this divine purpose - back to your authentic Self. In our work together, I invite you to reclaim sovereignty over your mental health through a process of radical acceptance.
I hold an MA in Clinical Counseling and have completed a year certification of case conceptualization in Psychoanalytic Theory.
You’ve been holding it all together, but lately it maybe feels like you’re falling apart inside. Life moves fast, and you're constantly juggling everything: work, relationships, expectations. But no matter how hard you try, it still feels like you’re stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or just tired. The weight of it all can be so heavy, but you don’t have to carry it all by yourself. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship stress, or the lingering effects of trauma, therapy can be a space where we untangle the chaos and begin to truly heal.
I hold an MA in Clinical Counseling and have completed a year certification of case conceptualization in Psychoanalytic Theory.
You’ve been holding it all together, but lately it maybe feels like you’re falling apart inside. Life moves fast, and you're constantly juggling everything: work, relationships, expectations. But no matter how hard you try, it still feels like you’re stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or just tired. The weight of it all can be so heavy, but you don’t have to carry it all by yourself. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship stress, or the lingering effects of trauma, therapy can be a space where we untangle the chaos and begin to truly heal.
You're here because fully living the life you envision remains out of reach despite your best efforts. You know that something is getting in the way of achieving your passion & purpose. But you haven't yet found a way to get free of those blocks, or you're searching for ways to step fully into peak performance. As a therapist since 1974, I combine the best ingredients of conventional therapies with the speed of the newer "power" therapies (like EMDR & EFT) & an integrative health orientation. The result: you get faster more effective results & better solutions. Free phone consult.
You're here because fully living the life you envision remains out of reach despite your best efforts. You know that something is getting in the way of achieving your passion & purpose. But you haven't yet found a way to get free of those blocks, or you're searching for ways to step fully into peak performance. As a therapist since 1974, I combine the best ingredients of conventional therapies with the speed of the newer "power" therapies (like EMDR & EFT) & an integrative health orientation. The result: you get faster more effective results & better solutions. Free phone consult.
Therapy, at its core, is a journey of shared humanity. You are not a diagnosis, but a human being, with really good reasons for how you got to this point in life. Honoring the ways you have survived your pain cultivates your self acceptance which is essential to my approach to transformative therapy. Whether you find yourself caught in negative relationship patterns, repetitive self criticism or trapped cycles of procrastination and overwhelm, together we can work to uncover the roots of your struggles and transform these negative patterns.
Therapy, at its core, is a journey of shared humanity. You are not a diagnosis, but a human being, with really good reasons for how you got to this point in life. Honoring the ways you have survived your pain cultivates your self acceptance which is essential to my approach to transformative therapy. Whether you find yourself caught in negative relationship patterns, repetitive self criticism or trapped cycles of procrastination and overwhelm, together we can work to uncover the roots of your struggles and transform these negative patterns.
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Psychoanalytic Therapists
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.