Trauma Focused Therapists in San Diego, CA

My name is Parisa Malekzadeh and I am clinical therapist who has been working in the mental health field with children and families for over ten years. I work with individuals who struggle with Anxiety, Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), life transitions and adjustments, and challenges that many families encounter. The therapeutic setting is meant to be a safe space for you and I make that space comfortable, culturally appropriate and inclusive.

Hi. I’m Rose Corzine, LCSW. I’m a Child and Family therapist with years of experience. My passion is working with children and families in order to restore harmony in the home. When you are struggling in making a meaningful emotional connection with your child or spouse, it may be time to seek assistance. I offer parent consultations and individual child therapy, 8 years and up, and family therapy. Building healthy relationships with the families I work with allows me to understand their family system better and utilize current strengths to build and repair broken relationships and restore positive functioning.

My name is Christina Faddoul and I’m a bilingual Arabic speaking Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with teens, adults, and couples. I enjoy working with clients in addressing trauma, depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Autism, teaching parenting skills, and addressing the challenges that come along with life’s stressors and adjustments.

Hello! My name is Yas, I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Family Connections Therapy. To begin with, I deeply admire you for taking the initiative to pursue personal empowerment. It would be my honor to partake in your path to healing & guiding you in finding meaning in your life. The therapeutic modalities that I utilize in sessions are Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Mindfulness, The Narrative Therapy, Child Centered Play Therapy and Positive Parenting. I have experience working with young adults, children aged 4-12, teens & families in both an educational and therapeutic setting for six years.

I have a passion for helping clients heal from and manage their trauma, depression, anxiety, psychosis, life transitions, burnout, and job stress. I have worked with clients from various backgrounds including but not limited to transitional aged youth, adults, low socioeconomic status, history of abuse and/or trauma, LGBTQ+, African American, Native American, Hispanic, and Caucasian.

Life is a journey. It has its ups, downs and in-betweens. I believe everyone has their own story, and it deserves to be told. I will walk with you through your life journey and help you to discover the beauty within, even in the darkest times.

Ready to begin your journey of self-discovery and healing? Are you tired of emotionally suffering or staying stuck in old patterns? Now more than ever, you may be feeling the ups and downs of stress, anxiety, uncertainty and a sense of loss of control. I am here to help you through this challenging time by providing support and building skills through tele-mental health services. I have over 10 years of experience with both military and civilians working with individuals, couples, families, and children struggling with trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, relationship stress, parenting issues, anger management, and much more.

I offer individual, family and couple counseling. I come from a psychodynamic lens of treating past childhood experiences so that you can live a happy and fulfilled life. Treating any traumas from your past is a crucial part of recovery and treatment. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). My goal is to support individual clients, couples or family's at a time as they find space to grow and repair relationships in a safe and therapeutic setting.

Hi! Welcome! I'm a licensed therapist who has experience working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families to improve the way they think, feel, and navigate life. I work from a philosophy that sees therapy as a joint experience where I bring my clinical experience, education, and training into session while you bring your expertise in yourself to truly address you want and need in treatment. It would be my honor and privilege to hear your personal story, work towards your goals, and support you on your journey to living a happier life.

**Accepting new client* It’s time for you to experience authentic peace and joy in your life and relationships. I’m an ASW and I specialize in working with PTSD (military and childhood trauma including sexual abuse and neglect), GAD, social anxiety, and difficult life transitions. I also have experience as an Active Duty Marine with a deployment to Iraq in 2008. I’ve worked with adults and children who’ve experienced different forms of trauma and abuse. I use Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help discover your strengths and functional and/or dysfunctional behavior and thinking patterns.

"To the world you may be one person but to one person you may be the world"(Author unknown). When we are facing daily challenges in our lives, it can be difficult to see that we are loved, have a positive mindset, be grateful, feel good about ourselves, smile or have the motivation to do things which can negatively impact our daily functioning and relationships with others. My hope is that through therapy you will learn how to overcome these obstacles in order to become the best version of yourself and realize how important you are in this world.

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 offer both in-person and telehealth therapy** As humans, we are so unique that at times we lose sight of the reality that we share many of the same challenges and internal conflicts. That is the mindset that fuels my work as a licensed psychologist. I believe that until an atmosphere of understanding, non-judgment, and connection is created, therapeutic work cannot be accomplished. Once created, I focus on helping individuals dig in and be curious about what is behind their troubling behaviors, thoughts, feelings, and life circumstances. I then assist in developing coping skills to promote personal growth and life fulfillment.

I help people who have experienced trauma gain feelings of peace and freedom. Feelings such as anxiety, numbness, and physical exhaustion are what I want to help you deal with and transform. Do you feel like a piece of you was hurt or broken, and now you can't connect with your true self? Perhaps these negative reactions you are having seem to continually affect your life. My goal is to help you have a better chance of reaching your whole self. The scars of your past do not need to effect your future. I want to help you repair and heal that piece of you that was hurt from your trauma.

Welcome and congratulations on taking your first steps towards healing and growth! I have been working with individuals and families impacted by trauma for 16 years across a variety of environments. I specialize in complex trauma, and I have a passion for working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. I also provide support for people who are struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health issues in their recovery. I strive to help build a safe and non-judgmental space for you to cultivate your emotional well-being, develop healthy coping skills, and empower yourself.

I value building on your resiliency to facilitate growth towards your personal goals. I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents. Specifically, I focus on treating trauma and am a certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) therapist. I strive to help individuals who struggle with trauma symptoms by providing trauma informed care. Also, as a clinician who values working with children with behavioral difficulties, I provide quality Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) to restore the parent-child relationship for children 2-7 years old.

I love working with young children (3-5), as well as helping older children and teens with emotional and behavioral difficulties, self-esteem issues, and school problems. I also work with adults with anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, and grief, and families with relational issues. I was licensed as a psychologist in Argentina in 1993, moving to the US in 1998. I have more than 16 years of experience in mental health services. I am bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural, and am sensitive to cultural factors in my work. I work with underserved populations and take Medi-Cal.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in social work. I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients and tailoring my therapy interventions to meet their unique needs. I am passionate about working with clients who have experienced an array of different traumatic events and helping them heal from these experiences so they can live happier and healthier lives.

We all struggle with life challenges, and it is never too late to make positive changes. I believe in creating a therapeutic environment, which is essential for an individual to be able to express their concerns without judgement. This allows the individual the opportunity to come to an inviting place where one can speak openly and freely about concerns and/or struggles. As a therapist, I assist clients with developing their individualized goals and offer tools that can be implemented in their lives. My goal is to offer guidance and support, so clients can take steps to become the heathiest version of themselves.

I have operated my own private practice since 1991 and have almost 30 years of experience working in a wide variety of mental health settings. My approach works to eliminate symptoms that can interfere with living a life that is worth celebrating. All of my work is grounded in neuroscience principles, developmental theories, attachment theory, and polyvagal theory. I am also trained in attachment-based therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, family-systems theory, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness.