Sexual Abuse Therapists in San Diego, CA
When people are challenged with changes that affect the ability to manage stressors, there comes a time for positive change and support. I am passionate about focusing on the healing process, whether it involves the challenges of exploring maladaptive behaviors or the triggers of trauma. I help my clients, who include children, adults, and families to find healthy coping mechanisms and self-autonomy which will lead to positive perceptions. This, in turn, creates personal identification and self-worth, thus creating healthy relationships.
When people are challenged with changes that affect the ability to manage stressors, there comes a time for positive change and support. I am passionate about focusing on the healing process, whether it involves the challenges of exploring maladaptive behaviors or the triggers of trauma. I help my clients, who include children, adults, and families to find healthy coping mechanisms and self-autonomy which will lead to positive perceptions. This, in turn, creates personal identification and self-worth, thus creating healthy relationships.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist focused on enhancing the quality of life for families and individuals through collaborative and compassionate counseling. I love working with children, families, and individuals, guiding them through challenging times. I believe that providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals will help them to gain insight to help promote the positive change in life that they are seeking. I specialize in domestic violence, sexually abused children, children and adults dealing with trauma, parenting challenges, self-esteem issues, life transitions, emotion regulation, anxiety, and depression.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist focused on enhancing the quality of life for families and individuals through collaborative and compassionate counseling. I love working with children, families, and individuals, guiding them through challenging times. I believe that providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals will help them to gain insight to help promote the positive change in life that they are seeking. I specialize in domestic violence, sexually abused children, children and adults dealing with trauma, parenting challenges, self-esteem issues, life transitions, emotion regulation, anxiety, and depression.
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 have worked with clients in numerous locations in the US and Europe. I have provided therapy in a variety of settings: community mental health, foster care group practices, military bases, hospitals, and in-private practice. I enjoy helping people work through early life traumas that still impact their current situation. My hope is that all clients can have better connections with others, have a sense of purpose in their life, and experience more fun. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and groups age 12 and up and lead a SELF ESTEEM SAILING GROUP.
I have worked with clients in numerous locations in the US and Europe. I have provided therapy in a variety of settings: community mental health, foster care group practices, military bases, hospitals, and in-private practice. I enjoy helping people work through early life traumas that still impact their current situation. My hope is that all clients can have better connections with others, have a sense of purpose in their life, and experience more fun. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and groups age 12 and up and lead a SELF ESTEEM SAILING GROUP.
My therapeutic approach is holistic and person-centered that promotes a nonjudgmental stance, genuineness, and empathy. I believe patients have the answers within themselves, and my job is to help them find these answers and actualize their potential. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who experience challenges including but not limited to depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, stress, relationships, personal growth, life transitions, and cultural and spiritual issues.
My therapeutic approach is holistic and person-centered that promotes a nonjudgmental stance, genuineness, and empathy. I believe patients have the answers within themselves, and my job is to help them find these answers and actualize their potential. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who experience challenges including but not limited to depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, stress, relationships, personal growth, life transitions, and cultural and spiritual issues.
You may look high-functioning on the outside, but inside you feel stuck—triggered by past experiences, weighed down by anxiety, self-criticism, or relationship patterns that won’t shift. I specialize in helping people with unresolved trauma experience big, meaningful change through a variety of talk therapies and sound healing. My approach goes beyond symptom management. I use a holistic approach that helps you create a lifestyle that supports feelings of calm and security.
You may look high-functioning on the outside, but inside you feel stuck—triggered by past experiences, weighed down by anxiety, self-criticism, or relationship patterns that won’t shift. I specialize in helping people with unresolved trauma experience big, meaningful change through a variety of talk therapies and sound healing. My approach goes beyond symptom management. I use a holistic approach that helps you create a lifestyle that supports feelings of calm and security.
I believe healing begins when we feel seen, heard, and safe. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker rooted in a trauma-informed, somatic, and whole-person approach, I work to create a space where you can explore your experiences without judgment — at your own pace, in your way. I work with individuals who are ready to explore where these feelings and behaviors began with people who are motivated to create real, lasting change.
I believe healing begins when we feel seen, heard, and safe. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker rooted in a trauma-informed, somatic, and whole-person approach, I work to create a space where you can explore your experiences without judgment — at your own pace, in your way. I work with individuals who are ready to explore where these feelings and behaviors began with people who are motivated to create real, lasting change.
In my practice, I specialize in assisting couples navigating the emotional complexities of intimate relationships. These experiences, unique in their impact and intensity, require a sensitive and nuanced approach. Utilizing Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, I strive to create a supportive space where couples can explore their feelings, strengthen their connection, and develop resilience. These evidence-based methods not only help in understanding and processing emotions but also in building a deeper, more meaningful bond, paving the way for healing and growth.
In my practice, I specialize in assisting couples navigating the emotional complexities of intimate relationships. These experiences, unique in their impact and intensity, require a sensitive and nuanced approach. Utilizing Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, I strive to create a supportive space where couples can explore their feelings, strengthen their connection, and develop resilience. These evidence-based methods not only help in understanding and processing emotions but also in building a deeper, more meaningful bond, paving the way for healing and growth.
As a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, the most meticulous therapy expertise will be utilized during your counseling sessions. I offer a problem solving Systemic approach to therapy including an understanding of your goals for treatment and working together to solve these problems in a focused, planned way. The treatment will look at the system in which you and your challenge exists including family, work, religion, society, etc., and seek to understand how these factors affect your situation. Potentially, this new understanding may lead the way to greater maturity and happiness as an individual, couple, or family.
As a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, the most meticulous therapy expertise will be utilized during your counseling sessions. I offer a problem solving Systemic approach to therapy including an understanding of your goals for treatment and working together to solve these problems in a focused, planned way. The treatment will look at the system in which you and your challenge exists including family, work, religion, society, etc., and seek to understand how these factors affect your situation. Potentially, this new understanding may lead the way to greater maturity and happiness as an individual, couple, or family.
Do you ever ask yourself, "My partner and I are successful in so many ways, why does our relationship feel so painfully disconnected?" Allow me to guide you in restoring the connection you once enjoyed together. Damaged trust, anger, infidelity, money problems, lack of sex, intimacy and affection are among the problems that can erode a relationship. I will provide you with tools that will help you move towards rebuilding trust, closeness and integrity in the relationship. I will also teach you how to effectively get what you want from your partner and the relationship. About 50% of my practice is couples, 50% is individual therapy.
Do you ever ask yourself, "My partner and I are successful in so many ways, why does our relationship feel so painfully disconnected?" Allow me to guide you in restoring the connection you once enjoyed together. Damaged trust, anger, infidelity, money problems, lack of sex, intimacy and affection are among the problems that can erode a relationship. I will provide you with tools that will help you move towards rebuilding trust, closeness and integrity in the relationship. I will also teach you how to effectively get what you want from your partner and the relationship. About 50% of my practice is couples, 50% is individual therapy.
I have a strong interest in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as with people who are struggling with grief and loss. I have 6 years of experience working with families involved with the juvenile dependency court system. This work has taught me about the tremendous resilience, connection, and growth that I believe is available to us all. I have lived experience as a queer Asian-American from an immigrant family, and part of my interest in mental health has come from my desire to understand and help heal intergenerational traumas that can play out in seen and unseen ways in many of our lives.
I have a strong interest in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as with people who are struggling with grief and loss. I have 6 years of experience working with families involved with the juvenile dependency court system. This work has taught me about the tremendous resilience, connection, and growth that I believe is available to us all. I have lived experience as a queer Asian-American from an immigrant family, and part of my interest in mental health has come from my desire to understand and help heal intergenerational traumas that can play out in seen and unseen ways in many of our lives.
I'm passionate about creating a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your story. I practice EMDR along with Narrative therapy and take a compassionate, collaborative approach to help you process challenges, connect with your strengths, and find meaningful growth. I believe that every individual has the innate capacity to overcome their past and create a life and relationships they truly prefer. My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and a deep respect for your unique story.
I'm passionate about creating a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your story. I practice EMDR along with Narrative therapy and take a compassionate, collaborative approach to help you process challenges, connect with your strengths, and find meaningful growth. I believe that every individual has the innate capacity to overcome their past and create a life and relationships they truly prefer. My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and a deep respect for your unique story.
Navigating our own emotions, life experiences, responsibilities, and relationships with others, all at the same time, is an exhausting process! We live in a society where it's commonplace for us to prioritize our obligations over even our most basic needs, at times. So when it comes to fulfilling each other's needs for love, belonging, and connection- we may notice ourselves feeling out of sync and continually misunderstood instead. We are complex beings. Relationships are even more complex. Typically the best way to achieve clarity is by bringing in a new perspective.
Navigating our own emotions, life experiences, responsibilities, and relationships with others, all at the same time, is an exhausting process! We live in a society where it's commonplace for us to prioritize our obligations over even our most basic needs, at times. So when it comes to fulfilling each other's needs for love, belonging, and connection- we may notice ourselves feeling out of sync and continually misunderstood instead. We are complex beings. Relationships are even more complex. Typically the best way to achieve clarity is by bringing in a new perspective.
Life’s ups and downs can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re facing unresolved pain, menopause transitions, intergenerational identity challenges, or body image concerns- healing is possible. Sometimes, we push through and get by, but over time, the weight of relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma or work, can become too much. Without a true sense of identity or belonging at different life stages, it’s even harder. Pretending everything is fine can be exhausting. Maybe you feel like you don’t fit in, or you are burnt out from carrying on. These experiences can leave you feeling anxious, drained, disconnected, and stuck.
Life’s ups and downs can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re facing unresolved pain, menopause transitions, intergenerational identity challenges, or body image concerns- healing is possible. Sometimes, we push through and get by, but over time, the weight of relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma or work, can become too much. Without a true sense of identity or belonging at different life stages, it’s even harder. Pretending everything is fine can be exhausting. Maybe you feel like you don’t fit in, or you are burnt out from carrying on. These experiences can leave you feeling anxious, drained, disconnected, and stuck.
Life can present us with many difficult challenges and transitions. I enjoy assisting my clients in improving their relationships, adjusting to life's changes and transitions, and improving stress management abilities. I provide a safe environment in which people can explore options and work towards self-empowerment, growth and resolution of their issues. I use a combination of solution-focused approaches to help people attain their personal goals and resolve trauma.
Life can present us with many difficult challenges and transitions. I enjoy assisting my clients in improving their relationships, adjusting to life's changes and transitions, and improving stress management abilities. I provide a safe environment in which people can explore options and work towards self-empowerment, growth and resolution of their issues. I use a combination of solution-focused approaches to help people attain their personal goals and resolve trauma.
If you struggle with anger management, sexual aggression, sex/pornography addiction, poor self-regulation/impulse control, anxiety, depression, trauma, antisocial, narcissistic, and psychopathic/sociopathic personalities, in need of a forensic psychological evaluation or testing, have a criminal record and/or required to register as a sex offender, have adult ADHD, difficulty with maintaining healthy relationships, low self-esteem, problems with healthy masculine expression, then you have found someone with the expertise, ability, and willingness to help.
If you struggle with anger management, sexual aggression, sex/pornography addiction, poor self-regulation/impulse control, anxiety, depression, trauma, antisocial, narcissistic, and psychopathic/sociopathic personalities, in need of a forensic psychological evaluation or testing, have a criminal record and/or required to register as a sex offender, have adult ADHD, difficulty with maintaining healthy relationships, low self-esteem, problems with healthy masculine expression, then you have found someone with the expertise, ability, and willingness to help.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, trauma/PTSD, depression, and women's reproductive mental health. I also provide treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder, insomnia, and grief, as well as provide effective skills for coping with stress. In our work together, we will strive to clarify and validate your emotional experiences. You will also learn concrete skills to change unhelpful behaviors and thoughts. I am committed to using treatments that work while flexibly adapting to your unique background and goals for therapy.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, trauma/PTSD, depression, and women's reproductive mental health. I also provide treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder, insomnia, and grief, as well as provide effective skills for coping with stress. In our work together, we will strive to clarify and validate your emotional experiences. You will also learn concrete skills to change unhelpful behaviors and thoughts. I am committed to using treatments that work while flexibly adapting to your unique background and goals for therapy.
When life feels overwhelming or relationships begin to feel strained, it’s easy to lose sight of your own needs. You might find yourself caught in cycles of self-doubt, irritability, or withdrawal—struggling to manage the emotional weight of depression, anxiety, or past trauma. With over three decades of experience and a background in child psychology, I draw from my MA from Western Carolina University and a MYSPY from Oklahoma State to support teens and adults navigating these difficult patterns.
When life feels overwhelming or relationships begin to feel strained, it’s easy to lose sight of your own needs. You might find yourself caught in cycles of self-doubt, irritability, or withdrawal—struggling to manage the emotional weight of depression, anxiety, or past trauma. With over three decades of experience and a background in child psychology, I draw from my MA from Western Carolina University and a MYSPY from Oklahoma State to support teens and adults navigating these difficult patterns.
Your story matters, and the ways you've adapted to survive difficult experiences reflect a powerful resilience. Therapy can be a safe, collaborative space to understand how past experiences shape your emotions, relationships, and family life, while creating a meaningful path forward. I work with teens, adults, and families impacted by trauma and relational stress, as well as those navigating ADHD and autism, with neurodivergent-affirming care. My work focuses on attachment and complex trauma, family conflict and transitions, and supporting survivors of sexual violence and abuse, offering care that is attuned and grounded.
Your story matters, and the ways you've adapted to survive difficult experiences reflect a powerful resilience. Therapy can be a safe, collaborative space to understand how past experiences shape your emotions, relationships, and family life, while creating a meaningful path forward. I work with teens, adults, and families impacted by trauma and relational stress, as well as those navigating ADHD and autism, with neurodivergent-affirming care. My work focuses on attachment and complex trauma, family conflict and transitions, and supporting survivors of sexual violence and abuse, offering care that is attuned and grounded.
I work with teens and adults navigating identity, relationships, anxiety, and the often-unspoken pressures that come from family, culture, and society. I have experience working with families, especially parent–teen relationships, as well as with female-identifying and gender-expansive individuals who are making sense of who they are within complex relational and social contexts.
I work with teens and adults navigating identity, relationships, anxiety, and the often-unspoken pressures that come from family, culture, and society. I have experience working with families, especially parent–teen relationships, as well as with female-identifying and gender-expansive individuals who are making sense of who they are within complex relational and social contexts.
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