Racial Identity Therapists in San Diego, CA
Navigating life's circumstances and challenges can take up a lot of space in our lives. Maybe you are looking for more spaciousness, more time for yourself, or an extra ear to listen to and fully "get" you. Or perhaps anxiety or depression has become a constant presence, and you desire a change and want more connection. Sharing our experiences with others provides an opportunity to feel understood. In a therapeutic relationship, we explore patterns and coping strategies to better form a picture of how we operate in the world. It can help us identify what is and isn't working towards getting your needs met more fully.
Navigating life's circumstances and challenges can take up a lot of space in our lives. Maybe you are looking for more spaciousness, more time for yourself, or an extra ear to listen to and fully "get" you. Or perhaps anxiety or depression has become a constant presence, and you desire a change and want more connection. Sharing our experiences with others provides an opportunity to feel understood. In a therapeutic relationship, we explore patterns and coping strategies to better form a picture of how we operate in the world. It can help us identify what is and isn't working towards getting your needs met more fully.
I recognize that coming to therapy is a courageous first step and it is natural to be afraid of what is unfamiliar, especially if you are struggling. I am sensitive to the fact that many people experience very real guilt and shame around therapy and seeking help. As a South Asian American woman, I grew up in a community and culture that often did not understand therapy and its benefits. Moreover, therapy has historically been misrepresented as something for a small subset of people in the most extreme of situations. My message to you is that therapy is for ordinary, everyday people who are struggling in remarkable ways.
I recognize that coming to therapy is a courageous first step and it is natural to be afraid of what is unfamiliar, especially if you are struggling. I am sensitive to the fact that many people experience very real guilt and shame around therapy and seeking help. As a South Asian American woman, I grew up in a community and culture that often did not understand therapy and its benefits. Moreover, therapy has historically been misrepresented as something for a small subset of people in the most extreme of situations. My message to you is that therapy is for ordinary, everyday people who are struggling in remarkable ways.
Fear and anxiety can create feelings of vulnerability and self-doubt that lead us to withdraw and lose connection with our inner strengths. In these moments, negative thought patterns can take hold, reinforcing cycles of anxiety or depression. Healing and freedom, however, are possible when we intentionally reconnect with our self-awareness, core values, and cultural identities. Through purposeful reflection and vulnerability, we can build a deeper understanding of ourselves and move forward with greater clarity and resilience.
Fear and anxiety can create feelings of vulnerability and self-doubt that lead us to withdraw and lose connection with our inner strengths. In these moments, negative thought patterns can take hold, reinforcing cycles of anxiety or depression. Healing and freedom, however, are possible when we intentionally reconnect with our self-awareness, core values, and cultural identities. Through purposeful reflection and vulnerability, we can build a deeper understanding of ourselves and move forward with greater clarity and resilience.
As an Asian American male therapist, I provide online therapy in California designed for those whose needs look and feel different. You are navigating a nuanced world where stress and relationships are deeply tied to your heritage while living in a Western society. You might struggle to meet family expectations while honoring your own desires. If you are tired of the anxiety or sadness caused by intergenerational trauma, I am here to help you feel grounded and seen. We will work together to set healthy boundaries, discover authentic self-worth, and build a meaningful life.
As an Asian American male therapist, I provide online therapy in California designed for those whose needs look and feel different. You are navigating a nuanced world where stress and relationships are deeply tied to your heritage while living in a Western society. You might struggle to meet family expectations while honoring your own desires. If you are tired of the anxiety or sadness caused by intergenerational trauma, I am here to help you feel grounded and seen. We will work together to set healthy boundaries, discover authentic self-worth, and build a meaningful life.
Anna Regina D.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
6 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92131
Waitlist for new clients
You are only human. This means needing secure, safe attachments with others in order to thrive. You want freedom from anxiety, depression, or trauma. You’re experiencing conflicts in your most important relationships. These problems often block us from feeling confident or thinking clearly. You may be out of energy trying to these solve issues on your own. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I support individuals and relationships through solution-focused and strengths-based approaches.
You are only human. This means needing secure, safe attachments with others in order to thrive. You want freedom from anxiety, depression, or trauma. You’re experiencing conflicts in your most important relationships. These problems often block us from feeling confident or thinking clearly. You may be out of energy trying to these solve issues on your own. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I support individuals and relationships through solution-focused and strengths-based approaches.
My clinical background is in diverse communities such as BIPOC, high acuity adolescence, at-promise youth, sex-trafficked youth, military families, LGBTQIA, and low/high income families. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families who have experienced complex trauma, depression, anxiety, guilt, shame, low self-esteem, and identity challenges.
My clinical background is in diverse communities such as BIPOC, high acuity adolescence, at-promise youth, sex-trafficked youth, military families, LGBTQIA, and low/high income families. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families who have experienced complex trauma, depression, anxiety, guilt, shame, low self-esteem, and identity challenges.
After many years in the field, I have now transitioned to focusing on supervising, lecturing, consulting and public speaking. I have been grateful for the experiences I have had in a range of settings. In my recent work as a clinical director, I have felt drawn to supporting therapist into the field, to guide them into understanding the complexities of human need and also teaching unique ways to approach difficult cases.
After many years in the field, I have now transitioned to focusing on supervising, lecturing, consulting and public speaking. I have been grateful for the experiences I have had in a range of settings. In my recent work as a clinical director, I have felt drawn to supporting therapist into the field, to guide them into understanding the complexities of human need and also teaching unique ways to approach difficult cases.
My priority first and foremost is to build trust in the client-therapist relationship. It can be challenging to share painful thoughts and emotions with others, so I believe it is a privilege whenever I am allowed into someone’s internal world. I take a holistic and collaborative approach to therapy, working with clients to address life transitions, family or relationship issues, overwhelming emotions, and self-harm. Having worked extensively with ethnically- and gender- diverse populations, I especially enjoy helping young adults explore their sense of identity and find meaningful roles in their communities.
My priority first and foremost is to build trust in the client-therapist relationship. It can be challenging to share painful thoughts and emotions with others, so I believe it is a privilege whenever I am allowed into someone’s internal world. I take a holistic and collaborative approach to therapy, working with clients to address life transitions, family or relationship issues, overwhelming emotions, and self-harm. Having worked extensively with ethnically- and gender- diverse populations, I especially enjoy helping young adults explore their sense of identity and find meaningful roles in their communities.
As a clinical social worker and psychotherapist, my goal is to provide a safe environment and build relationships with my clients based on mutual trust and respect. I have a non-judgmental and affirming approach. I work with individuals, couples and other relationship constellations. I specialize in mood disorder, personality disorder, HIV, LGBT, life transitions, sexuality and cultural acculturation/assimilation. I relocated to San Diego, CA, in 2023. I am also licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. I also provide services in Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese.
As a clinical social worker and psychotherapist, my goal is to provide a safe environment and build relationships with my clients based on mutual trust and respect. I have a non-judgmental and affirming approach. I work with individuals, couples and other relationship constellations. I specialize in mood disorder, personality disorder, HIV, LGBT, life transitions, sexuality and cultural acculturation/assimilation. I relocated to San Diego, CA, in 2023. I am also licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. I also provide services in Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese.
Have life's challenges left you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, emotionally exhausted, or stuck? What if lasting change came from taking a few intentional, meaningful steps? As a systemic and relational therapist, I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families experiencing relationship distress. Whether you're healing from trauma, navigating conflict, or struggling with difficult emotions, I provide compassionate & collaborative therapy tailored to your unique needs. Together, we'll identify patterns, build on your strengths, and explore what's possible, even in circumstances that feel complex or impossible.
Have life's challenges left you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, emotionally exhausted, or stuck? What if lasting change came from taking a few intentional, meaningful steps? As a systemic and relational therapist, I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families experiencing relationship distress. Whether you're healing from trauma, navigating conflict, or struggling with difficult emotions, I provide compassionate & collaborative therapy tailored to your unique needs. Together, we'll identify patterns, build on your strengths, and explore what's possible, even in circumstances that feel complex or impossible.
Hoping to make change happen? I work with clients who want help co-creating change in their life and who want to ensure their identities (e.g., cultural background, sexual orientation) are incorporated into therapy. As a Filipino American psychologist, I understand that our personal backgrounds influence how we show up in therapy and how we navigate the world. If you're looking for a psychological assessment, I ensure that your personal background is understood and incorporated in the evaluation.
Hoping to make change happen? I work with clients who want help co-creating change in their life and who want to ensure their identities (e.g., cultural background, sexual orientation) are incorporated into therapy. As a Filipino American psychologist, I understand that our personal backgrounds influence how we show up in therapy and how we navigate the world. If you're looking for a psychological assessment, I ensure that your personal background is understood and incorporated in the evaluation.
Are you looking for a therapy experience where your culture, sexuality, and identity are the foundation of the work? If you are navigating the intersections of Asian American/cultural identity and queerness, recovering from religious trauma, or seeking a sex-positive space for LGBTQ+ and polyamory/kink issues, you deserve to be heard without judgment. You shouldn't have to code-switch in your own healing space. In our work together, we move beyond "standard" talk therapy. Using tools like CBT, ACT, and decolonized frameworks, we will work to dismantle the internal systems of oppression that hold you back.
Are you looking for a therapy experience where your culture, sexuality, and identity are the foundation of the work? If you are navigating the intersections of Asian American/cultural identity and queerness, recovering from religious trauma, or seeking a sex-positive space for LGBTQ+ and polyamory/kink issues, you deserve to be heard without judgment. You shouldn't have to code-switch in your own healing space. In our work together, we move beyond "standard" talk therapy. Using tools like CBT, ACT, and decolonized frameworks, we will work to dismantle the internal systems of oppression that hold you back.
Hi, I’m Everest Deadlock (they/them), an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist based in California. I offer LGBTQIA+ affirming, culturally responsive therapy to adolescents, adults, couples, and families through telehealth across the state. I specialize in supporting neurodiverse individuals, racial and ethnic minorities, and members of the queer community who are navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, identity exploration, and major life transitions. My goal is to create a space where all parts of you feel seen, supported, and safe to explore.
Hi, I’m Everest Deadlock (they/them), an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist based in California. I offer LGBTQIA+ affirming, culturally responsive therapy to adolescents, adults, couples, and families through telehealth across the state. I specialize in supporting neurodiverse individuals, racial and ethnic minorities, and members of the queer community who are navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, identity exploration, and major life transitions. My goal is to create a space where all parts of you feel seen, supported, and safe to explore.
Hi there! I am Dr. Julie Badaracco and I work with adults on depression, anxiety, acculturation issues, identity development, trauma, time and stress management, and major life transitions. I genuinely enjoy working with individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds and will work to incorporate your cultural identity and values into your therapy. My therapy approach is collaborative in nature as I strive to understand who you are and your unique concerns. I value a strong working relationship, as I believe that to experience growth and healing you must feel that you can trust me and speak openly.
Hi there! I am Dr. Julie Badaracco and I work with adults on depression, anxiety, acculturation issues, identity development, trauma, time and stress management, and major life transitions. I genuinely enjoy working with individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds and will work to incorporate your cultural identity and values into your therapy. My therapy approach is collaborative in nature as I strive to understand who you are and your unique concerns. I value a strong working relationship, as I believe that to experience growth and healing you must feel that you can trust me and speak openly.
I work with clients who may be struggling with Racial Identity or Intergenerational Trauma related to their relationships or family.
I work with Filipino/a/x Americans who are navigating identity, healing, and life transitions. My approach is grounded in exploring the impact of colonialism and colonial mentality, while creating space for decolonial healing through frameworks like Sikolohiyang Pilipino (Filipino Psychology) and Filipino American Psychology.
Many of the people I support are working through anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, self-esteem, and men’s issues, often shaped by intergenerational messages and cultural expectations. Together, we’ll explore how these experiences have influenced your sense of self and relationships.
I work with clients who may be struggling with Racial Identity or Intergenerational Trauma related to their relationships or family.
I work with Filipino/a/x Americans who are navigating identity, healing, and life transitions. My approach is grounded in exploring the impact of colonialism and colonial mentality, while creating space for decolonial healing through frameworks like Sikolohiyang Pilipino (Filipino Psychology) and Filipino American Psychology.
Many of the people I support are working through anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, self-esteem, and men’s issues, often shaped by intergenerational messages and cultural expectations. Together, we’ll explore how these experiences have influenced your sense of self and relationships.
I don't want to be your therapist. I don't want you in therapy. I want you to learn how to step into your own power, embrace your authenticity, and to cultivate meaningful community. My role is to help you find your voice, identify your needs, recognize what stands in your way, and examine the self-limiting beliefs that may be keeping you stuck.
I don't want to be your therapist. I don't want you in therapy. I want you to learn how to step into your own power, embrace your authenticity, and to cultivate meaningful community. My role is to help you find your voice, identify your needs, recognize what stands in your way, and examine the self-limiting beliefs that may be keeping you stuck.
As a dedicated therapist, I believe in creating a therapeutic environment where you feel truly seen and supported. I’m not just here to nod and take notes; I show up fully—authentic, grounded, and invested in your journey. Therapy should be a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment, and where you can challenge yourself to grow.
If you’ve been feeling stuck or if traditional methods haven’t worked for you, it’s not that you’re broken; it’s that you’re ready for something different. Together, we’ll dive deep to uncover the root causes of your challenges and work towards meaningful change.
As a dedicated therapist, I believe in creating a therapeutic environment where you feel truly seen and supported. I’m not just here to nod and take notes; I show up fully—authentic, grounded, and invested in your journey. Therapy should be a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment, and where you can challenge yourself to grow.
If you’ve been feeling stuck or if traditional methods haven’t worked for you, it’s not that you’re broken; it’s that you’re ready for something different. Together, we’ll dive deep to uncover the root causes of your challenges and work towards meaningful change.
First-Generation Asian Therapist – Asuka Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Online Only
UPDATE: Now accepting in-person and online clients. In-network with multiple insurances! - As a first-generation immigrant, I understand how overwhelming life in the U.S. can feel, especially when facing anxiety, depression, or trauma rooted in cultural disconnection and past experiences. You might be navigating identity, relationships, or simply trying to feel like you belong. You don’t have to do it alone. I offer a culturally attuned, trauma-informed space where you can feel seen, supported, and empowered to heal. Schedule your free consultation today!
UPDATE: Now accepting in-person and online clients. In-network with multiple insurances! - As a first-generation immigrant, I understand how overwhelming life in the U.S. can feel, especially when facing anxiety, depression, or trauma rooted in cultural disconnection and past experiences. You might be navigating identity, relationships, or simply trying to feel like you belong. You don’t have to do it alone. I offer a culturally attuned, trauma-informed space where you can feel seen, supported, and empowered to heal. Schedule your free consultation today!
Niko Delgado-McGee
Licensed Professional Clincal Counselor, LPCC, LMHC, LPC
7 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
Have you been struggling to find community? Has your pain ever been questioned by a loved one? Do you feel confused, or disconnected from your culture or your body? I hope to work with others who are seeker a deeper healing within themselves.
Have you been struggling to find community? Has your pain ever been questioned by a loved one? Do you feel confused, or disconnected from your culture or your body? I hope to work with others who are seeker a deeper healing within themselves.
I am in my mid-life body years but my spirit and soul are forever young. I love people. I value my innate ability for unconditional positive regard for all souls. I believe all people are born good and beautiful, but through tough life experiences we get stuck in pain and fear. By identifying autonomic body responses and the connection to our thoughts there is a way to get back to the person we were intended to be, happy and full of life.
I am in my mid-life body years but my spirit and soul are forever young. I love people. I value my innate ability for unconditional positive regard for all souls. I believe all people are born good and beautiful, but through tough life experiences we get stuck in pain and fear. By identifying autonomic body responses and the connection to our thoughts there is a way to get back to the person we were intended to be, happy and full of life.
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