Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in San Diego, CA
If you feel lost and are struggling with issues like; life changes, feeling stuck, and depression, it can be difficult to know where to turn and how to get help. Maybe you feel like this more often than not, and it has become a new normal that you can't shake. What if there was a way for you to break out of this cycle? What if I could teach you to change your situation? As a Spanish speaking military spouse, student, professional, and mother, I’ve learned to successfully adjust to different cultures and new situations at any time. I can help you develop these skills too.
If you feel lost and are struggling with issues like; life changes, feeling stuck, and depression, it can be difficult to know where to turn and how to get help. Maybe you feel like this more often than not, and it has become a new normal that you can't shake. What if there was a way for you to break out of this cycle? What if I could teach you to change your situation? As a Spanish speaking military spouse, student, professional, and mother, I’ve learned to successfully adjust to different cultures and new situations at any time. I can help you develop these skills too.
Are you being pummeled by the waves of life? Is the tsunami of stress, anxiety, depression, change, grief and loss, leaving you feeling seasick, unmoored, and stuck in fear and survival mode? I'm here to help you get out of your head and into your life. Be it the stressors of divorce and custody, intimacy/relationships/sex and family/partner conflict, death of a loved one/loss of a job, feeling stuck, or navigating the overwhelming existential uncertainties of our world: you are not alone. Together, we will explore your values, meaning, & purpose, develop insight and resilience, and inspire and celebrate your unique inner warrior.
Are you being pummeled by the waves of life? Is the tsunami of stress, anxiety, depression, change, grief and loss, leaving you feeling seasick, unmoored, and stuck in fear and survival mode? I'm here to help you get out of your head and into your life. Be it the stressors of divorce and custody, intimacy/relationships/sex and family/partner conflict, death of a loved one/loss of a job, feeling stuck, or navigating the overwhelming existential uncertainties of our world: you are not alone. Together, we will explore your values, meaning, & purpose, develop insight and resilience, and inspire and celebrate your unique inner warrior.
I work with individuals from a range of gender and sexual identities and I am sex positive and kink friendly.
Are you searching to find meaning and struggle with negative thoughts about yourself and your life? I believe that given an environment of dignity, respect, compassion and unconditional positive regard, every person can tap into their own resiliency, achieve personal growth and realize their own unique potential.I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 12 years experience working as a therapist, researcher and educator. I see both individuals and couples with a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, interpersonal problems, grief and loss, aging issues, substance abuse, gender, sexuality, sexual health and out of control sexual behavior.
I work with individuals from a range of gender and sexual identities and I am sex positive and kink friendly.
Are you searching to find meaning and struggle with negative thoughts about yourself and your life? I believe that given an environment of dignity, respect, compassion and unconditional positive regard, every person can tap into their own resiliency, achieve personal growth and realize their own unique potential.I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 12 years experience working as a therapist, researcher and educator. I see both individuals and couples with a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, interpersonal problems, grief and loss, aging issues, substance abuse, gender, sexuality, sexual health and out of control sexual behavior.
I specialize in addiction/dual diagnosis, but treat various mental health problems as well (depression, anxiety, relationship problems, etc.). I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a psychodynamic approach, but I alter treatment depending on your needs. Feeling stagnant as well as drug and alcohol concerns are often a result of deeper struggles such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, and obstacles in your daily life. If you are feeling stuck and are grappling with how to move forward I can help guide you through it. *Please say your name when prompted when you call, otherwise your call will not go through.*
I specialize in addiction/dual diagnosis, but treat various mental health problems as well (depression, anxiety, relationship problems, etc.). I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a psychodynamic approach, but I alter treatment depending on your needs. Feeling stagnant as well as drug and alcohol concerns are often a result of deeper struggles such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, and obstacles in your daily life. If you are feeling stuck and are grappling with how to move forward I can help guide you through it. *Please say your name when prompted when you call, otherwise your call will not go through.*
Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or just not like yourself lately? Maybe life has thrown you more than your fair share—grief, anxiety, relationship stress, chronic illness, or the lingering impact of trauma. You might be high-functioning on the outside but exhausted on the inside, wondering how much longer you can keep going like this. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or just not like yourself lately? Maybe life has thrown you more than your fair share—grief, anxiety, relationship stress, chronic illness, or the lingering impact of trauma. You might be high-functioning on the outside but exhausted on the inside, wondering how much longer you can keep going like this. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself.
Therapy is about learning to love yourself and grow despite your mistakes. It is about finding the joy in giving without expecting anything in return. It is about welcoming your struggles with the same strength and enthusiasm that you welcome your victories, for it is through our struggles that we grow. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Therapy is about learning to love yourself and grow despite your mistakes. It is about finding the joy in giving without expecting anything in return. It is about welcoming your struggles with the same strength and enthusiasm that you welcome your victories, for it is through our struggles that we grow. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
I have had the honor of working with individuals across the lifespan with a variety of mental health concerns such as trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, sexual and gender-identity related issues, family dynamics, and more. I believe that humans are inherently relational and that we are born to thrive in connection to others and wouldn’t be who we are if not for the people that have come in, and sometimes out, of our lives. Examining these relationships can be a huge part of therapy, whether it’s with our parents, our partners, or with ourselves.
I have had the honor of working with individuals across the lifespan with a variety of mental health concerns such as trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, sexual and gender-identity related issues, family dynamics, and more. I believe that humans are inherently relational and that we are born to thrive in connection to others and wouldn’t be who we are if not for the people that have come in, and sometimes out, of our lives. Examining these relationships can be a huge part of therapy, whether it’s with our parents, our partners, or with ourselves.
Finding and embracing an authentic self is a core mission of adult life. What too often corrupts this search, though, is the phenomenon of shame - a destructive force if there ever was one. Shame can contribute to substance use, depression, anxiety, interpersonal struggles, poor health outcomes, maladaptive trauma responses, and, at extremes, psychosis and suicidal ideation. Such maladies, when approached in the context of a compassionate and trusting therapeutic relationship, can be transformed into signs pointing the way toward a meaningful and fulfilling sense of self.
Finding and embracing an authentic self is a core mission of adult life. What too often corrupts this search, though, is the phenomenon of shame - a destructive force if there ever was one. Shame can contribute to substance use, depression, anxiety, interpersonal struggles, poor health outcomes, maladaptive trauma responses, and, at extremes, psychosis and suicidal ideation. Such maladies, when approached in the context of a compassionate and trusting therapeutic relationship, can be transformed into signs pointing the way toward a meaningful and fulfilling sense of self.
Currently FULL, new requests will be referred to another provider with Transcend Behavioral Health - 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 fix issues on your own. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I support individuals and relationships through solution-focused and strengths-based approaches.
Currently FULL, new requests will be referred to another provider with Transcend Behavioral Health - 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 fix issues on your own. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I support individuals and relationships through solution-focused and strengths-based approaches.
Orion Psychology and Therapy Collective Inc,
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92117
I am the co-owner of Orion Psychology and Therapy Collective in San Diego, dedicated to helping you navigate your wellness journey with authenticity and care. No matter your past, you have the power to shape your story—We are here to support you in finding and embracing your true self. Understanding that healing looks different for everyone, We create personalized treatment plans to reduce symptoms, stabilize mood, and foster lasting growth. Our holistic approach addresses the whole person—mind, body, and emotions—to guide you toward meaningful change.
I am the co-owner of Orion Psychology and Therapy Collective in San Diego, dedicated to helping you navigate your wellness journey with authenticity and care. No matter your past, you have the power to shape your story—We are here to support you in finding and embracing your true self. Understanding that healing looks different for everyone, We create personalized treatment plans to reduce symptoms, stabilize mood, and foster lasting growth. Our holistic approach addresses the whole person—mind, body, and emotions—to guide you toward meaningful change.
Military Anxiety & Trauma Therapy | Laura Magno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92104
Hi, I'm Laura. I work with adults coping with trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions & relational challenges. Most of my clients are active duty military & their families. I also see civilians, emergency responders, & clients who work in high-stress/ crisis settings.
Hi, I'm Laura. I work with adults coping with trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions & relational challenges. Most of my clients are active duty military & their families. I also see civilians, emergency responders, & clients who work in high-stress/ crisis settings.
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.
You may be someone who feels curious about your inner world and ready to understand the patterns shaped by past relationships and experiences. You might be navigating anxiety, depression, questions about identity, trauma, or challenges with substance use — and find yourself stuck in familiar cycles, even when you deeply want change. Perhaps you carry pain that hasn’t had space to be held, or you’re tired of feeling disconnected from yourself or others. You’re seeking deeper self-understanding, emotional freedom, and more fulfilling relationships. In our work together, you’ll find a warm and reflective space in which you can heal.
You may be someone who feels curious about your inner world and ready to understand the patterns shaped by past relationships and experiences. You might be navigating anxiety, depression, questions about identity, trauma, or challenges with substance use — and find yourself stuck in familiar cycles, even when you deeply want change. Perhaps you carry pain that hasn’t had space to be held, or you’re tired of feeling disconnected from yourself or others. You’re seeking deeper self-understanding, emotional freedom, and more fulfilling relationships. In our work together, you’ll find a warm and reflective space in which you can heal.
Hello, I am Susie VanDyke, and I love working with PTSD, trauma, alcohol use, and substance use issues. I especially enjoy working with veterans, first responders, their families, and anyone going through difficult times. I graduated with a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2008 and have over fifteen years of experience in various mental health and hospital settings, with a concentration in military and first responders. I love helping people improve their lives and want them to feel better as quickly as possible. I enjoy helping people who are feeling hopeless about their situations because of tough circumstances.
Hello, I am Susie VanDyke, and I love working with PTSD, trauma, alcohol use, and substance use issues. I especially enjoy working with veterans, first responders, their families, and anyone going through difficult times. I graduated with a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2008 and have over fifteen years of experience in various mental health and hospital settings, with a concentration in military and first responders. I love helping people improve their lives and want them to feel better as quickly as possible. I enjoy helping people who are feeling hopeless about their situations because of tough circumstances.
As a trauma-focused therapist, I am dedicated to helping individuals heal from the lasting effects of trauma through empathy, respect, and evidence-based approaches like DBT and IFS. I believe in the power of resilience and support clients as they navigate their unique healing journeys, providing a safe space to process complex emotions.
As a trauma-focused therapist, I am dedicated to helping individuals heal from the lasting effects of trauma through empathy, respect, and evidence-based approaches like DBT and IFS. I believe in the power of resilience and support clients as they navigate their unique healing journeys, providing a safe space to process complex emotions.
I am LGBTQ+ affirming and have training in Kink/BDSM and non-monogamy.
As an AASECT certified sex therapist, my mission is to empower others to explore and reclaim their sexuality. By taking ownership of your body and your pleasure, you can refresh your ambition and motivation in life. I utilize cognitive behavioral, narrative, and solution- focused techniques to enable you to identify what is holding you back from living the life you are meant to live. Let me help you live and love authentically.
As of June 2025, offering 4 hr therapy intensives.
I am LGBTQ+ affirming and have training in Kink/BDSM and non-monogamy.
As an AASECT certified sex therapist, my mission is to empower others to explore and reclaim their sexuality. By taking ownership of your body and your pleasure, you can refresh your ambition and motivation in life. I utilize cognitive behavioral, narrative, and solution- focused techniques to enable you to identify what is holding you back from living the life you are meant to live. Let me help you live and love authentically.
As of June 2025, offering 4 hr therapy intensives.
My counseling approach is based on resilience, and I strive to help people identify their own personal power. I believe that we have everything we need inside of us to rise above personal challenges and to reach our goals. I build authentic and honest relationships with my clients by creating a space that offers candor, humor, and a normalizing approach to challenges. My approach is eclectic, and I will work with you to support and understand your unique needs in a direct yet empathetic way.
My counseling approach is based on resilience, and I strive to help people identify their own personal power. I believe that we have everything we need inside of us to rise above personal challenges and to reach our goals. I build authentic and honest relationships with my clients by creating a space that offers candor, humor, and a normalizing approach to challenges. My approach is eclectic, and I will work with you to support and understand your unique needs in a direct yet empathetic way.
Are you stuck in an area of your life and don't know how to fix it?
Need to improve the quality of your relationships, your career, and your mental health?
It's amazing what life throws at you and how you adjust to cope. You get comfortable with these changes...even if they're unhealthy!
I'm here to help you create the life and relationships you want and deserve.
My treatment is short-term; Many issues are solved in as little as 4 sessions, instead of taking months or years. You'll feel better after your first session!
Are you stuck in an area of your life and don't know how to fix it?
Need to improve the quality of your relationships, your career, and your mental health?
It's amazing what life throws at you and how you adjust to cope. You get comfortable with these changes...even if they're unhealthy!
I'm here to help you create the life and relationships you want and deserve.
My treatment is short-term; Many issues are solved in as little as 4 sessions, instead of taking months or years. You'll feel better after your first session!
I love being a therapist and feel honored to be a part of my clients’ wellness journey. Specializing in trauma-informed somatic therapy, I help people tap into their body’s wisdom to help them feel more integrated in body, mind and spirit. No matter what you are experiencing, you will be met with warmth, patience, and curiosity.
I love being a therapist and feel honored to be a part of my clients’ wellness journey. Specializing in trauma-informed somatic therapy, I help people tap into their body’s wisdom to help them feel more integrated in body, mind and spirit. No matter what you are experiencing, you will be met with warmth, patience, and curiosity.
Therapy is about your vision for how you would like life to be and the person you would like to embody. Hello, my name is Shih Chiang Tang, and I am a first-generation Chinese/Taiwanese-American Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). I was raised in multiple cultures within and outside of the United States, and my therapeutic ideas reflect my diverse background. I believe in a collaborative and strength-based therapeutic approach. My goal is to utilize each individual’s innate ability to pursue a meaningful life in a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic environment.
Therapy is about your vision for how you would like life to be and the person you would like to embody. Hello, my name is Shih Chiang Tang, and I am a first-generation Chinese/Taiwanese-American Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). I was raised in multiple cultures within and outside of the United States, and my therapeutic ideas reflect my diverse background. I believe in a collaborative and strength-based therapeutic approach. My goal is to utilize each individual’s innate ability to pursue a meaningful life in a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic environment.
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