Therapists in San Diego, CA

It can often feel challenging to navigate life when you are unsure of your place in the world. Feeling lost in your identity can create intense feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, and depression. This can lead to feeling like you are on autopilot or like life is just passing you by. Whether you're feeling lost in your sexual orientation, gender identity, spirituality, or relationships, my hope is to help you find balance so that you can live a life that aligns with your values. Gaining insight, awareness, and confidence in who you are can help strengthen various systems in your life.

Our story affects the way we define our identities and give meaning to our lives. Sometimes our stories become a barrier to living our lives to the fullest and finding fulfillment in our relationships. I focus on empowering you to re-story your experiences so you can move out of limiting interpretations and arrive at, or renew, your preferred identity that is congruent with your values.

Life is tough and we all need a place to rest. I give children and families rest by creating a warm and inviting place to share their struggles. I listen to what has or has not worked in order to identify your strengths. We collaborate on goals and create a plan to overcome any struggles so you can be successful and confident now and in the future. Each child and family brings their own story to therapy and requires me to be flexible and creative. With young children, I work to enhance the parent-child relationship through positive, warm interactions and help the parent establish appropriate and firm boundaries.

Are you considering divorce? Has your spouse told you they want to end your marriage? If you're in the fog of divorce, Lucy will provide the safe space you need. Divorce is trauma, even if you are the leaving spouse, because it changes your whole life. What you thought you could trust is no longer there.

Therapy is more than fixing what is broken. It is healing from past wounds and fostering what is best within so you can be the healthiest version of yourself. Working with a therapist can lead to life altering changes. It can shift how you think, feel, and behave. We all have challenges, whether it be the loss of a loved one, relationship struggles, job stress, loneliness, navigating infertility or parenting. I can support you through anxiety, depression, stress, transitions, and relationship turmoil. Experience symptom relief, healing, and growth— improved functioning, better relationships, & a positive sense of self.

Welcome! I love to help couples to reach their highest levels of trust, intimacy and safety together to create the relationship they have always wanted. I take a trauma focused approach, as these traumas and attachment issues can affect relationship dynamics and communication. I work with couples practicing BDSM/kink and also specialize in neurodiversity (ADHD and autism) and mixed neurotype couples. My practice works with LGBTQIA+ couples and polyamorous couples. I am part of both of these communities which makes for a safe and inclusive space.

Instead of something canned, I'm just going to be straight with you. I work best with adults who have been to therapy before, gained lots of insight about themselves, & are looking to go to the next level of complexity, whether that's in their relationships, work performance, self-love journey, or post-psychedelic integration. They've often done "trauma work" & "inner child work" & are pretty tired of focusing on what's wrong in the name of self-improvement. From my view, we need equal compassion for ourselves & others. If you're looking for a nuanced, nervous system-informed, compassionate approach to therapy, please email me!

I grew up in the state of Michigan and moved to California in the 60s. I decided to become a therapist in my 20's and received my B.A. in Psychology. However, I was single, working in the airline industry, and was enjoying the travel and postings in other countries. I lived and worked in Japan for 2 years and in Singapore for 2 years. I finally decided to pursue my lifelong interest and obtained my Masters's degree in Clinical Psychology and my license as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California.

I am a licensed psychologist with 25 years of experience. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help individuals live a healthier and happier life. Additionally, I feel that it is important to learn more effective tools to help manage anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and navigate life's stressors.

Insight Care Counseling: The beauty of this -our shared life’s journey- is that we can aspire to embody its greatest gifts -love, fulfillment, clarity and peace. And yet, at times, we encounter challenges and changes that bring forth feelings of stress, depression, anxiety -or numbness and disorientation. And it is often at these junctures that psychotherapy can help; for in essence, the therapeutic journey is about finding richness even while in the land of disenchantment … and healing even while walking through pain.

Hello! My name is Lesli Mathis and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with teens and adults who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions, or traumatic experiences. Whether you are experiencing crisis in your life, or working to manage daily stressors, my hope is that I can provide the support you need to feel successful and fulfilled. It can be hard to admit to ourselves when we are having a problem, or not reaching our goals, let alone discussing these concerns with others. I feel it is crucial to the therapeutic process that when you come to my office you feel comfortable and free to discuss.

Welcome, if you have found yourself here, it means you are thinking about making some changes in your life. Making the decision to begin a journey of self discovery can be scary to say the least. May I share some of my thoughts with you. I believe in the, "Law of Correspondence", which states that what is going on in our outer world is nothing more than a reflection of what is going on in our inner world. As within, so without, as above, so below. It would be my honor, and privilege to help you discover your best self.

People who seek therapy are already in a position to feel better simply because they have taken that first step to ask for help. My experience as a psychotherapist for couples and adult individuals has included individuals with weight issues, health and fitness behaviors, stress management, relationship problems, grief and loss, depression, and anxiety. My approach emphasizes self-awareness and self-care as I help individuals find and maximize their strengths to help them cope with life stressors.

What part of your life is most impacting you? If you answered sexuality, then let's talk! I specialize in issues regarding sex and sexuality- there can be issues of shame, abuse, discrimination, judgment, confusion, and secrecy- and I would love to help you define what your vision of sexual health looks like and feels like for you, your partner, and your family.

Hello and thank you for considering me in your wellness journey. My name is Ekaete Ekpo and I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with over 10 years of experience providing psychotherapy. My approach to our therapeutic relationship will be with warmth, care, compassion, and non-judgment approach, adapting to the unique needs of each individual client. My focus areas of practice include working across life span with all ages. I have experience working with clients who experience difficulty with anxiety, depression, relational stress, trauma, or grief and loss, together we can walk through the journey of self-healing.

My specialty is in the area of issues unique to women. I aim to assist women in managing the daily struggle with worries and concerns that are difficult to overcome which may be related to being a daughter, wife, mother or professional. I also specialize in pregnancy related struggles whether it be infertility or postpartum. Finally, I have a great deal of knowledge and understanding about medical traumas individuals are struggling to recover from. I will help you to identify clear goals for treatment and partner with you in the process of reaching those goals. I look forward to speaking with you!

At Ebb and Flow Psychotherapy we have had the privilege of learning from many of our clients a very valuable lesson: what might appear to be an insurmountable obstacle, is actually an opportunity to be resilient and overcome adversity. Our team is full of Clinicians with a committed passion for assisting individuals with a variety of concerns including; adjustment disorders, ADHD, complex trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, and depression.

I am well-known for my expertise in the diagnosis of autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities in children, teens, and young adults. I use gold standard assessment tools to understand a person's neurocognitive skills, academic abilities, social skills, and behavioral health. With over 30 years experience as a clinical neuropsychologist, and 20 years experience as a Professor at UC San Diego, I use the latest research on brain and cognitive development and clinical science to help each person reach their full potential.