UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH Therapists in San Diego, CA

At some point we’ve all felt overwhelmed, confused or worried about a relationship, life decision or major choice we’ve had to make. Other times we experience sadness because what we wanted did not work out. Sometimes unfortunate things happen to us and no matter what we do, we can’t forget. We feel powerless, out of control and we can’t move on. What we all have in common is that we want to feel fully alive and connected to our loved ones and free of worry, sadness, anger and disappointment. We want to let go of the past and fully live in the present with hope and optimism for the future.

I provide a safe and supportive environment centered around working together to identify and build upon your strengths. My expertise is in the treatment of anxiety and life transitions throughout the life cycle. These include challenges of young adulthood, self-esteem/self-worth, work-related stress, relationships, family discord, parenting challenges, finding meaning in retirement, grief & anything in between. I will provide you with strategies to help overcome challenges that life may throw at you. Our work together will inspire you to move towards balance and find a sense of purpose.

When life gets tough, whether it's anxiety or depression or relationship dissatisfaction, it can feel overwhelming. It is often an internal wake-up call to reach for support and receive help from others in order to cope effectively.

Being a woman or girl today has gotten increasingly complex! You were raised to believe what you were told. Your parents told you one thing. Your friends another. Throw in societal expectations and the media..? And now you want something more fulfilling. More fun. More…you! You’re afraid of being labeled. The people you date are the ones you are “supposed to,” not who you want. Maybe sex has been painful or unfulfilling and you want to understand why. Your sexual self is yours alone. But how do you sort your truth from everyone else’s? You want something different, but you are not sure how to talk about it.

*teletherapy only* I'm a firm believer humor, hope, and caring are essential components in therapy. My ideal clients are typically adults dealing with everything from anxiety and depression to everyday stressors. I also work in assisting through change of career, divorce, relationship issues, coming out, grief and loss (including pet loss- certified in pet therapy), health related anxiety and anxiety over the aging process; have extensive training/experience working with obesity related issues, including those considering weight loss surgery. **I am not expertly trained in Personality Disorder issues (AXII) and will refer out.**

My name is Guadalupe Gallegos and I am a bilingual Spanish-speaking therapist who has experience in working with children, teens, families, and adults for individual and family therapy. It is my goal to provide a safe, judgment free environment for my clients to help support and nurture growth, healing, and change.

Life is a beautiful, messy, and complicated process. Through the midst of this process we lose connection to who we are and what makes us feel alive and whole. To me, therapy is a process of returning back ourselves. To identify what we need, engage in actions that meet those needs, and shed what is no longer serving us. My approach to therapy starts with our relationship, so you can feel safe and entrust this process with the most vulnerable parts of yourself. Through this entrusted relationship we can navigate the uncomfortable and messy parts of yourself and experiences that are blocking you from engaging in a meaningful life.

Is every day life feeling a bit too challenging right now? Have you been numbing, avoiding, or having a difficult time finding motivation to return to who you used to be?  Are there barriers to achieving creative success or fulfilling your career/aspirational goals? A good deal of my experience is within military communities (active/reserve/veteran/family members). These individuals can be assured that I understand the challenges on multiple fronts as a veteran and military spouse.

Are you struggling to balance your mental and physical health and in need of a more comprehensive approach? No problem! I provide Telemedicine (Telepsychiatry) Services, so that you can conveniently be seen from your home for psychiatry appointments and medication management without the need to travel! I provide the same psychiatry services as an in-person office visit and I can also address other aspects that encompass your complete wellness. My aim is to help you to thrive at your best! You can easily self-schedule a Telepsychiatry video appointment now at: www.pwpsychiatry.com/CA

I help my patients with my expertise in treating addictions and those affected by addictions in their family. My experience in the arts, studying abroad and working in many different treatment settings allows me to build supportive relationships with people from diverse backgrounds facing unique challenges. These experiences have developed the breadth of treatment I provide and the ability to be versatile and creative in my approach that honors the whole person.

Was your child recently diagnosed with Autism, at risk for Autism, intellectual, developmental, neurological disability, and/or has comorbidity diagnosis? Do they have difficulty completing daily life skills, in school, or making friends? If so we would love to help you and your family by creating tailored treatment goals that have lasting change.

My name is Kelly (she/her), I'm a bilingual English/Spanish speaking therapist who's excited to help you and your family find your way to a fulfilling life. I work with clients of all ages, identities, and cultural backgrounds who are struggling to navigate the challenges of living in a stressful world. Whether you're looking for support for yourself, your partnership, or your family, I'm happy to help.

I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who want to work through trauma, release unhelpful beliefs and navigate all kinds of complicated relationships. I find that my clients need to feel safe exploring painful emotions while being challenged to question unhelpful patterns getting in the way of their goals.

Asking for help doesn’t mean you’re weak, it means you want to remain strong! You feel exhausted, irritable. It feels like you're riding an emotional rollercoaster! You may have trouble bonding with your baby. You feel lost and sad. At times, you may have scary thoughts and images about your child. You feel scared to say, it doesn’t feel so good to be a parent sometimes. You are not alone. You don’t deserve to suffer in silence. My own experience becoming a parent led me to find my passion in parental mental health. My purpose is to help you feel like yourself again. Being with someone who cares, and listens, that itself is healing.

My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and find more helpful ways of living. I offer a collaborative and client-centered approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs and cultural backgrounds to help attain the personal growth you're striving for. Your life experiences and history contribute to your individual uniqueness. Sometimes it's helpful if your therapist has a base knowledge of aspects of your culture so you don't have to explain everything. Between cultural elements of the LGBTQ community, to intersectionality experiences for persons of color, my background and training aid in this understanding.

As a bilingual Psychologist (English/Korean) I have over 10 years of experience in the clinical Psychology field. I have worked closely in the fields of depression, anxiety, bipolar, pain psychology, couples' issues, family issues, anger issues, loss and grief, memory issues, aging issues, gender issues, and cultural issues in an individual, couples, family, and group setting. I have honed my therapeutic skills to provide person-center-oriented therapy and Cognitive behavioral therapy to assist clients to embrace an authentic self with their own color of voice.

Currently only taking new in person clients biweekly Mondays-Thursdays from 10am-3pm. Welcome to the first step in your journey towards healing! Whatever brought you here must not be easy to handle. It may feel like there's no way out and things will always be this way but you're already one step closer. We'll be a good fit if you're looking for a supportive and empathetic place that offers a different way to look at things. I know this can be a difficult process and I'm here to work alongside you and guide you through it.