Sandplay Therapists in San Diego, CA

I believe that healing happens when we pay attention to all the parts that make us whole—our mind, body, and soul. My theoretical orientation is influenced by Family Systems, Attachment Theory, Emotionally-Focused, Humanistic-Experiential, and Narrative approaches to treatment. This means that we will be going on an emotional journey together in which I will use an eclectic combination of clinical theories and techniques to help guide my work. I believe that the lack of emotional awareness and avoiding uncomfortable emotions can cause harm to our mind, body, and soul. My hope is to help you get to know yourself better and learn how

I work with children, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, mood, or ADHD. I would like to help clients promoting immediate relief of suffering by providing individuals with tools for coping with current struggles, combined with insight oriented work to understand how life experiences impact current struggles. This approach helps create long lasting effect of treatment and people's hope for leading a happier and more fulfilling life. (Most of the sessions are conducted through telehealth but I also offer Walk & Talk Therapy at a public location in central SD area for children and adults who prefer in-person sessions.

I am a therapist who offers an in-depth, holistic approach to therapy focusing on the underlying issues instead of just treating the surface symptoms. I provide therapeutic empowerment for Teens and Adults. Having experience working with children and understanding early attachment injuries has allowed me increased sensitivity when working with adults looking to heal and empower their inner child. Many of our adult negative behaviors and choices stem from unresolved and often unconscious childhood issues that once brought to awareness can facilitate positive changes in the present.

Does your child say, “You don’t understand” or completely ignores your requests? Do you feel powerless and frustrated that consequences don’t seem to work anymore on your child? We help to empower your family with new ways of communicating and relating, so harmony is restored. Kids need to feel heard and that what they think matters. Children often feel like no adult is listening, at school or at home. We help to give both children and parents a voice, which often calms the chaos. Children and teenagers need help learning how to express their needs in a way that their parents can hear them.

Is your child having frequent tantrums, showing defiance, or having difficulty regulating their emotions? Are you experiencing difficulty interacting or connecting with your child? Is your child experiencing behavioral difficulties at school? Adults and children communicate and interact with the world very differently. As, a parent, it can become very overwhelming and even frustrating at times to communicate effectively with children and understand the child’s needs and wants. It is my job to bridge that gap and assist children and parents in communicating and engaging in a way that is meaningful to both.

I am a bilingual English/Spanish therapist who loves working with new or soon-to-be mothers and fathers. Need support throughout this life transition? Caring for a new baby can be overwhelming and the expectations can make you feel lonely. I aim to create a safe space for you to process these unexpected emotions. Seeking support is often not easy so I commend you for taking the first step to make a positive change in your life.

Life is an ever-unfolding journey! Sometimes, you can feel a bit lost along the way. Regardless of where you are, I want to assist you in achieving your fullest potential while living your best life. Building stronger and healthier global communities one individual at a time is my life passion. My humanistic, whole person-centered approach to counseling allows me to address real-life issues affecting people from all cultural backgrounds and experiences!

For over 19 years, I have been working with children, teenagers, and young adults to develop the skills necessary to navigate through life successfully. I assist clients in developing insight into their current life situation, broaden their ability to cope with some of life's greatest challenges, and nurture their resiliency. I promote healthy relationships between youth and their parents by facilitating effective communication and strengths-based parenting. I believe in a holistic approach and will work with parents, families, physicians, psychiatrists, and teachers to ensure that the best treatment is provided.

I strive to help individuals achieve their life goals and address personal life challenges, at their own pace. I am passionate about helping clients become their true authentic selves by healing from past traumas and current life challenges, so they can enjoy their life to the fullest. I believe therapy can be a powerful tool in developing deeper self-awareness and truly value the power of creating a trusting therapeutic relationship in order for the client to feel free to explore deeper aspects of themselves, discover their strengths, and create meaningful lives.

My goal as a therapist is to help you recognize your strengths, your ability to evolve. I would rather you uncover and learn how to use your own power than feel you are seeing me because I have all the answers. Your own inner wisdom will provide better guidance. My approach is to be more of a co-pilot as we both work together to get you where you want to be.

Are you looking for a warm, non-judgmental space where you can work through the hard parts of your life? As your therapist, I'll collaborate with you to create a safe space for your authentic self to grow. I can utilize my knowledge of therapeutic skills and techniques to support you in your goals, while also recognizing that you are the expert of your own life and the most valuable resources are the strengths and resilience you already possess. I'm here to walk with you in your journey to a more fulfilling reality. [NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME]

As a compassionate and empathic listener I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment in which your unique story can be told. I am a Board Certified Therapist with 9 years experience treating individuals, children, adolescents, and families/couples. I specialize in treating Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Trauma, ADHD, ODD, Couples, Families, Self-Esteem, and Eating Disorders. My experience includes working with children, teens, and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I have worked as a school based-therapist and am well versed in many childhood disorders and family therapy. I am also trained in the Gottman Method for couples therapy.

Help Therapy has a network of over 150 licensed clinical psychologists, LCSW's, LMFT's, and NP's. When you schedule an appointment, you will be matched with a therapist according to your treatment needs, insurance, and geographical location. You choose how you would like to see your therapist - In-person, online or over the phone.

I believe that each person has a unique purpose. Life presents with situations where depression, addiction, anxiety, eating too much, eating too little, low self-esteem, and no self-identity can distract a person from finding this unique purpose. I like to explore a variety of issues that keep you from experiencing your purpose in life and help you find your meaning and make sense of that meaning.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about empowering individuals through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. My work in the mental health field has fueled my passion to empower and advocate individuals so they may overcome personal challenges through empathy, non-judgment, and genuine connection. As society narrates, individuals may also benefit from therapy if they have experienced racism, systematic oppression and societal barriers that may prevent them from reaching their full potential. Change is inevitable. The question becomes, are you ready to make changes to live your best life?

Hello, I'm Jarae (she/her/hers) an Associate Clinical Counselor whose passion and expertise center around identity, particularly the way that culture impacts one's self esteem and functioning in the world. I enjoy working with clients to discover how these cultural stressors may be leading to trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders. I have a strong interest in working with diverse populations and am open to working with clients of all backgrounds to help them reach their own version of their full potential. I am particularly strong in working with BIPOC and mixed-race identity issues.

Debra Jedeikin is a psychotherapist with 24 years of experience across two continents.HELPING FAMILIES HEAL: My goal is to heal families through respectful and compassionate communication. My "Changing Family" program helps children adjust in cases of divorce,blended families and bereavement. I specialize in treating children of all ages. INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY: I work collaboratively with you to remove emotional obstacles, make peace with yourself and enrich your Life in every way! Your time is now ! COUPLES: I work with couples to develop conflict resolution skills, respectful communication, physical / emotional intimacy. My goal for you is connection, love and laughter.

Licensed therapist and a psychologist for over 32 years. I believe in empowering the client to move forward out of their pain and understand their issues to have better relationships with others and healthier lifestyles. I enjoy working with young, middle age, older adults and children. I use sandtray therapy, family systems, cognitive and behavioral therapy, psychoanalysis of dreams to deal with relationship, sexual addictions, depression, and marriage and family issues. Call me anytime. Phone counseling and Skype also available. I will give you good therapy and I will make it affordable for you. $75/couple $60/individual; 40 Group

Is your child struggling at home, school, or friendships? Does anxiety, anger, tantrums, or sadness seem to disable them? Whether it is huge outbursts of emotions, being overly quiet or shut down, I equip kids & parents to overcome hurdles & live with more confidence. A child's behavior is their way of communicating with you. Together we can work on understanding what your child is "saying". Getting help for your child shows how much you care for them! I'm a bilingual psychotherapist (English-Spanish) with over a decade of experience working with children, teens, & families.

I truly believe we all have the resources within us to grow and heal. However, there are times we become "stuck" in life and overcome with fear or other factors. I am passionate in working with children and adults in helping them recognize deeper/underlying issues or past traumatic experiences that can impair a person's function each day in various ways. I specialize in anxiety, depression, PTSD, and complex trauma (Ie physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, DV, life adjustments, grief/loss). I am trained in EMDR, a research-based treatment that facilitates the brain's own capacity to heal.