Therapists in San Diego, CA
Sean O'Hara
Psychologist, PsyD, NCAC, I, SAP
Verified
Verified
Sean O'Hara Psy.D, NCAC I, SAP is a State of California and State of Hawai'i Board Licensed Psychologist in San Diego, California and Kahului, Hawai'i, with 33 years experience with psychiatric, mental health, dual-diagnosis and crises intervention health problems. Dr. O'Hara works in Rancho Bernardo and does tele heath sessions. Dr. O'Hara travels the United States to work with clients, corporations and athletes residing in other states. Dr. O'Hara works with all populations and does diversified work with corporations, collegiate and professional sports teams, the entertainment industries and concert tours.
Alexa Rabin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you are someone who is seeking support and guidance, I am here to help. My work as a psychologist takes a collaborative and supportive approach. I aim to help clients develop insight and awareness to create the changes they want to make, to help them reach their goals, and to help them build a happy and healthy life. When you come in for your first session, we will identify together your specific needs and begin to determine how we can accomplish your unique goals. I work with clients of all ages in individual and family therapy.
Stacie Papineau
Psychologist, PhD, LPCC, MPA, MS, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Is your inner critic getting you down or in the way? That's exhausting and can get in the way of feeling like you can't be yourself or fully understood in your relationships. Struggling with intimacy, sexual dysfunction or relationship concerns? Sex and intimacy can be difficult to discuss and can result in patterns of pressure and rejection. Are you looking to improve your sex life or another sexual issue? Individual or couple's therapy are both options to discuss sexuality and relationship issues.
Joanna Savarese
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Joanna Savarese is a Neuropsychologist and Clinical Psychologist and the Founder of San Diego BrainWorks. Dr. Savarese and her team have specific and extensive training in neuropsychological, psychoeducational, and psychological assessment. San Diego BrainWorks specializes in comprehensive evaluations, IEE (Independent Educational Evaluations) and differential diagnosis of specific learning disorders, ADHD, Autism, neurodevelopmental disorders, mental health disorders, and genetic and medical disorders. Dr. Savarese conducts evaluations to aid in diagnostic specificity, treatment recommendations, and academic accommodations.
Daishea Poole
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Are anxiety and stress keeping you from living your life to your fullest potential? Are you feeling stress weighing on you internally or causing you to feel exhausted and hopeless? Together we will explore ways to grow, further develop self-acceptance and unearth traumatic experiences and daily stressors that are hindering you from achieving this potential. I will be available to provide an unbiased listening ear and warm spirit as you reimagine the life you want for yourself. In this safe and accepting environment, we will develop an action plan to better manage your unique symptoms and your life.
Kristen Ackerman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (114822) in the state of California. I specialize in working with preteens, adolescents, and young adults. I am passionate about supporting individuals navigating life transitions, academic pressure, social adjustments and relationships, work challenges, stress and feeling overwhelmed, peer pressure, exploration of identity, anxiety, depression, personal growth, & self-esteem.
Will Kelly Counseling for Men
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MBA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you a Man who is tired of being governed by insecurities, the pressure of society, the void your absent father left, depression, trauma, depression, anxiety, and the unhealthy masculine connections we’ve had to create in order to emotionally (and sometimes physically) survive? Through my own journey dealing with these issues as a Man and as a Father, I have gained a passion to help other Men lean into their fears, embrace them and unleash the Strength it takes to be Vulnerable and…discover new Strength from being Vulnerable.
Samuel A. Newman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with relationships? Do you need help recovering from a traumatic event? Do you often feel sad and low on energy? Are you searching for ways to be more emotionally stable and less shut down? For over 25 years I have worked with individuals, couples, and families on a range of issues including substance abuse, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, codependency, couples counseling, pre-martial counseling and more. In a highly personalized and collaborative treatment style, I help people understand the deeper reasons for why difficulties keep repeating over and over.
Emily Holland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Anxiety can present itself in several different ways. To some, it can come off as a feeling of absolute overwhelm whereas others may experience it as a restless never-ending panic. In fact, some have found that making that first call to begin therapy can be a source of anxiety in of itself! Together, we can collaborate to uncover the sources of anxiety by exploring childhood experiences, memories that have shaped us and current day to day stressors. My goal is to provide you with tangible mindfulness skills such as breathing and grounding exercises to support you when feeling overwhelmed or triggered by life events.
Louiza Livschitz
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe that some of the ways people developed to cope with difficult experiences in early life no longer adaptively serve them; therefore, I help clients gain insight into those patterns and develop new ways of being in order to make positive changes. I also deeply value the impact that family-of-origin and culture have on identity development, interpersonal relationships, and how one views the world. My dissertation focused on examining the relationship between academic stress and physical health symptoms. I have a specialty in working with adolescents, college-aged students, and young professionals.
Amy Jordan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
While my therapeutic roots are grounded in Jungian Depth Psychology and Psychosynthesis, I draw also from current ideas about quantum sciences and utilize altered states of awareness - such as mindfulness, meditation, and energy work, as well as the wisdom and practice of Native American traditions- to help each person find what works for their unique circumstance - so that they may experience a deeper connection to themselves and to the world around them.
Jessica Hoffman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, sad, worried, or currently having a difficult time with a transition period? Let’s work together in counseling to begin the process of change. I am passionate about providing therapy in San Diego to children, teens, adults, and families in navigating life's obstacles. Through a collaborative process of developing mutual trust and respect, I believe that hope can be restored and each individual has the ability to reach their potential. I am also both personally and professionally familiar with the military community.
Susan Graf-Cote
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
By promoting a safe space where you can create, and recreate the you that is well. Tapping into the strengths that live in your heart, we will gain access to your ideals and understanding and build upon them. We will awaken the part of you that will teach you to become your own coach. I will introduce you to several techniques and theoretical orientations that best suit you. I will not subject you to change through somebody elses belief systems instead of your own. With my guidance, you will find the answers to change your life and find peace.
Meg Kaufman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
As a family therapist for over twenty-five years, I combine various approaches to meet the individual needs of my clients. My style is collaborative and supportive and I'm passionate about what I do. I specialize in two unrelated populations: young people from age thirteen through their mid- twenties, and anyone suffering loss, especially the loss of a pet. Perhaps because I still have vivid memories of my young self, and because the animal-human bond is so strong, these topics have special meaning for me. Subspecialties include trauma and stress management including EMDR, couple's work, and parenting.
Elizabeth (Ashton) Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
As a strengths-based, patient-centered, and trauma informed therapist, I will work with you to identify and achieve your individual goals for emotional growth and healing.
Fred Kutnick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Anger, shame, anxiety, depression, and perfectionism are emotions and traits that can be caused by trauma. Unresolved trauma can negatively affect our current relationships and family dynamics. My goal as a therapist is to collaborate with you in order to manage trauma-related symptoms and reach a more meaningful state. I utilize a client-centered approach in order to create a safe space for my clients to process unresolved feelings/reactions. Forming a meaningful connection allows us to create a space that welcomes vulnerability, and the therapeutic relationship is just as important as the therapeutic modality.
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Courtney Muir
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
You’ve been working hard and pushing through the instability and frustrations of a global pandemic for years now. Maybe you’ve even recognized the value of mental health, attempted to set boundaries at work, or added self-care tasks to your to-do list. From the outside, so much in your life seems to be going “right” but deep down you’re exhausted. Your efforts to leave work at work and to listen to a meditation app in the morning aren’t cutting it. You just aren’t happy and you’re not sure why. You may have even been to therapy before and learned some decent strategies, but didn’t get the deep results you were hoping for. I can help
San Diego Kids First
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Every child is unique. To help children overcome social, emotional, behavioral, developmental, and/or academic challenges, we can't be preoccupied with simply signing labels. Rather, we need to identify a child's individual strengths as well as their weaknesses in order to design effective strategies that suit their needs. We work closely with parents, schools, and other professionals to establish a comprehensive picture of the whole child. It's from this highly individualized approach along with the collaboration with those that know the child/teen well, that we are able to create the most significant and dramatic change!
Kate I Smiley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who specializes in eating disorders, trauma, depression and anxiety. Emotional pain is very real and there are times recovery seems unattainable. Don’t lose hope. Healing is achievable. Further, finding the right therapist is extremely important. Studies have shown the therapeutic alliance between therapist and client proves to be a stronger determinant of clients’ success than the modality of therapy practiced. I am an experienced therapist who provides the space for vulnerability and transparency without fear of judgment or rejection.
Anthony D. Wilkins
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a Mindfulness and Trauma Informed Therapist, I focus on creating a safe therapeutic space for my clients to build self-awareness, discover safety within themselves and empower them for the future. I come from a holistic approach and help you align your mind-body connection. Building awareness and self-empowerment can help you take a moment for yourself and regroup from all of life stressors. By collaborating on building skills to help you handle your anxiety better can improve the way you approach situations that once were avoided.
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