Therapists in San Diego, CA

From chemical dependency, to trauma, to helping people manage anxiety and depression that comes from grief, loss, and life, I put my clients at the center of their healing. Inspired by Fred Rogers, my practice is based on the idea that "anything that is human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone."

I am a licensed multicultural and bilingual (Spanish) clinical psychologist in private practice with experience treating a broad range of emotional and behavioral problems, via individual, couples, and group psychotherapy. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I use an integrative approach to treatment, influenced by evidence-based, cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, experiential, spiritual, and humanistic-existential theories. Most importantly, I am passionate about working collaboratively with clients, to help them gain self-awareness, rediscover their inner strengths and reach emotional, psychological, and spiritual growth to experience a more fulfilled life. Please feel free to call me.

I believe the basis of a successful psychotherapy experience is a warm, empathic and non-judgmental connection where clients feel understood, supported and accepted. My clinical work focuses on helping people with depression or anxiety issues, chronic or life-threatening illness, & chronic pain. In addition, I enjoy working with older adolescents and young adults who have been frustrated in trying to capitalize on their strengths & achieve their personal & professional goals. Our work may involve issues related to mood, behaviors, education/career, stage-of-life transitions, relationships, & sexuality or sexual orientation.

If you struggle with life, career, and/or relationships right now, I can help you identify ways of thinking and behaving that will help you feel stronger and more effective. We have the potential at any age to deepen, grow, change and re-invent ourselves. My job is to provide guidance, empathy, and unwavering support in an atmosphere of complete confidentiality. We work together to define and achieve your goals by creating specific assignments to motivate you to action. You will learn proven techniques, research, and inspiration to help you feel happier and accomplish your 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.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and related disorders, as well as helping partners reconnect through couple therapy. I specialize in making effective, evidence-based therapies for PTSD and related disorders and relationship distress available to the community. These short-term therapies exist but are rarely available outside of large institutions. I am trained, certified, and have expertise in numerous therapies to help you live a full life.

At Cyti Psychological, our licensed clinicians each have over 2500 hours of clinical experience treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, parenting challenges, couples issues, family dynamics, work place stressors, OCD, bipolar disorder and many other mental health challenges. Your therapist will work with you to treat your symptoms and to help you feel better and to reach your goals for yourself and your situation from the privacy of your own home. Online therapy is confidential, effective, covered by insurance, tailored to each unique client and done from the comfort of your own setting at a time that works best for you!

Welcome to or welcome back to therapy. Wherever you may be along your journey, seeking out assistance can be challenging and requires courage. In my practice, I primarily work with individuals who desire to build upon the previous work they have done in and out of therapy to better themselves and the world they live in. I use an integrative approach that draws upon the best available science and evidence-based practices to inform a wide range of therapeutic methods for a tailored approach.

We offer expert Psychological and Substance Abuse Assessments to people aged 17 and older. We know that you are a unique individual and we evaluate your problems in the context of your individuality and life circumstances. When you work with us, you will be treated in a manner that reflects your individuality. You will receive: a high quality evaluation administered by a psychologist, a holistic picture of your problems, comprehensive answers to your questions, recommendations for the next steps, and direct referrals so you can follow up with other treatment providers as needed.

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.

Hello, I'm Marisa I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is ready to help you heal, accept, prosper, and lay down any burdens that have kept you feeling stuck. I provide a space for authenticity, vulnerability, and alliance as we have all experienced times of feeling misunderstood, lost, and alone. As a social worker, I take a whole-person approach and use a biopsychosocial method to better explore, understand and personalize what you need in our sessions. I use a mind/body approach so that we can uncover root causes and create healthy lifestyle habits to achieve the sustainable equilibrium and wellbeing you are searching for.

Helping those who are seeking to up-level their experience here on earth. We are spiritual beings having a human experience which often can limit us in shining as our true and authentic self. If you are looking to live your best life and have been unable to do so because of addiction, trauma, unhealthy relationships, codependency, sadness, anxiety or any other detrimental behaviors and you are looking a way to break through these barriers, therapy may be right for you.

Constantly in Crisis?. COUPLES at WAR? Utilizing a new holistic approach we can address your battle.. You may not need long term therapy. We can reframe your attitude about past hurts and you can disidentify with them. The need to change your present dilemma gives us a platform to get started. I can lighten your load, call me and I will be happy to talk to you. If you are in the process of "uncoupling" we can address issues with dignity and comfort.

I have been practicing for over 30 years with individual, couples, and families. Areas of specialization include life transitions, child, adolescent and adult psychotherapy, parent guidance, couple therapy, and EMDR therapy. Many people are surprised by the worries that can plague children. They are real and can derail them from joy and productivity as much as adults. As I have evolved as a clinician, I have come to believe that it is critical to use whatever modalities are necessary, within my areas of expertise to help my client, adult or child, to reach their optimal potential, and achieve their goals.

Do you have difficulty exchanging self-criticism with curiosity? Condemnation with compassion? The journey to becoming our true selves begins with an invitation to invade our own privacy with a gentle sense of wonder. I extend this invitation to you today. I particularly enjoy working with individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety and spiritual issues.

Throughout my childhood and more formative years, I was under the impression that talking about mental health was considered to be a sign of weakness due to the narrative that had been passed down throughout many generations in my family. However, as I got older and began my journey to become a therapist, I realized that showing emotions is actually a sign of strength and courage, and that wholeness begins with vulnerability. I recognize that the desire to belong, be heard, and feel loved is universal, and my hope is that our time together in the therapeutic environment can be a safe space to honor these tenets.

You never thought it would be this hard. Trying to conceive. Being pregnant. Being a new mother. Your thoughts are racing and your inner voice is constantly criticizing yourself. You just can’t seem to quiet your mind down. You worry. All. The. Time. You spend all your time nurturing others but can’t really remember the last time you had time just to nurture yourself. You may be feeling lost, even afraid, that this is your new reality and you’ve lost the “old you”. You are worthy of support and starting a journey where you can heal, thrive, and be authentically you.

I am a licensed psychologist who provides individual, couples, and group therapy. My primary theoretical approach is insight oriented psychotherapy for individuals working through relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and adjustment to transition through life's challenges. I believe healthy people seek therapy for a variety reasons throughout life, and psychotherapy can help you find a more genuine and integrated way of living and relating to others. I work collaboratively to recognize patterns and become aware of unconscious habits and choices that impact one's life and functioning.

Do you often feel disconnected from others? Do you pretend to be “fine” while you’re actually struggling on the inside? Do you have a hard time managing your trauma? I understand your pain. I specialize in working with people with PTSD, complex PTSD, as well as grief, burnout, and stress. I also work with creatives (artists, writers, illustrators, musicians, etc) who feel blocked in their creativity or struggle with the “Imposter Syndrome.”