Therapists in San Luis Obispo, CA

As a therapist, I help people in the San Luis Obispo community navigate life changes and find balance, emotional health and mental well-being. Whether you’re facing a recent shift, past trauma, grief or loss, my goal is to provide a supportive environment for exploration and emotional healing. Additionally, I strive to build healthy relationships with my clients and equip them with self-care resources that can provide support during therapy and beyond. Therapy can offer both immediate and long-lasting results. I am also available to offer therapy to anyone in the state of California through confidential tele-therapy.

You feel anxious and depressed. You are told that you are insecure or that you are always "on the edge".

We all face moments that test our foundations. Seasons where we find ourselves struggling, often feeling alone and quietly wishing things would get better. It’s important for you to know that there’s no need to suffer. Hope is here. As therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), warmth, empathy, and growth are what you can expect from our time together. I believe in a compassionate, integrated approach to care, specifically tailored to meet your individual needs.

Dr. Aponte is one of three psychologists working at Central Coast Evaluation Services, a highly specialized practice committed to providing the most up-to-date, comprehensive and objective psychological evaluations. We can also assist as a neutral and impartial expert witness or consultant. Whatever challenge lies ahead, your likelihood of success is enhanced by a clear understanding of the strengths that can get you there, the hurdles you are likely to face, and strategies to make the most of those strengths while mitigating weaknesses. At CCES, we aim to provide impactful analysis and recommendations to facilitate your success.

The problems have been chronic and disabling, and very real. Not "all in your head." If you are reading this, chances are you've seen doctors and other providers, tests have been run, diagnoses have been proposed, and treatments have been attempted, but all to no avail. I would like to introduce a new paradigm, drawing on the role of the brain and nervous system in regulating the state of the body. Whether you have chronic pain, a functional disorder, or other medically unexplained symptoms, there is hope for recovery under the psychophysiologic (mind-body) paradigm.

I tend to work with individuals and couples in a collaborative way. I attempt to assess what the goals are and explore how to get there. Generally, I see the work in a couple of phases: establishing a safe, supportive environment and secondly, attempting to provide insight for those I work with. Insight is part of it, then one must attempt to deal with some of the inevitable challenges of changing. To this end, a collaborative relationship allows for us to work at the Client's pace, with perhaps, some occasional supportive nudging.

I became a therapist to help individuals and couples successfully navigate the difficulties of life and relationships. I provide a safe, compassionate, and confidential environment for each of my clients so that they might move towards healing and growth in their lives. My passion is to help individuals and couples find the intimacy they desire by uncovering specific patterns and obstacles to intimacy and building on their strengths so that they have the relationships they truly desire.

My primary focus in private practice is evaluation and assessment for a variety of psychological conditions, such as ADHD, Autism, Mood Disorders, Learning Disabilities and Personality Disorders. The second focus I have is treatment. I have an integrative approach to therapy in which I use multiple modalities that fit my clients’ individual needs. Some of the modalities I use are interpersonal therapy, supportive therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I also view other factors that can affect the client, such as cultural, medical, and environmental factors.

It can be difficult to ask for help in the mist of struggle. Daily life can feel overwhelming and difficult to navigate or make sense of. You don't have to do it alone. Karina is willing to walk with you in your journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth. As a compassionate and dedicated therapist Karina specialize's in a holistic approach to mental health, by enhancing your physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. She offers a comprehensive and personalized approach to support individuals like you in overcoming life's challenges.

My practice focuses on supporting adolescents, young adults, and adults dealing with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety (generalized and social), trauma, grief/loss, life transitions, relationship issues, stress management, and other mental health concerns. I enjoy working with teens and supporting them in navigating the unique complexities associated with this life phase. In addition, I work with families to help create bridges of communication and understanding between teens and their parents. I am a strong believer in the importance of exercise, mindfulness, social connection, and nutrition to help us reach our optimal state of well-being.

Everyone can benefit from additional support and guidance, and my goal is to partner with others to reach their optimal health and well-being. I have experience working with adults and couples managing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues and stress. I work to understand each individual's unique needs and identify strengths to help overcome obstacles and challenges. My goal is to assist clients in alleviating the impact of various stressors and symptoms, by incorporating practical tools that can be used everyday.

The times that we find ourselves living in would be stressful for anyone. Now combine that with pre-existing issues of depression, anxiety, or self-esteem and it might feel like it's too much to manage. Therapy is a great place to begin to build the skills that you need to manage your stress and care for yourself during these uncertain times. It can help you to build tools to manage relationships that might be strained from physical distance or emotional strain. Things may feel out of control, therapy can help build tools to regain a sense of control over your thoughts and emotions. Make your mental health a priority!

I imagine you're here seeking some support in navigating a challenging time, feeling or change in your life. Lets learn about that together. I offer you a sacred time and space to explore the elements that are leading to this current situation. I utilize a holistic, mindful and relational approach adapted to each individual who walks in including children, teens and adults. As a Somatically trained therapist, I encourage therapy to gather information from your thoughts, feelings and beliefs as well as information from you body (sensations, pain, tension, movements). I encourage self-learning, self-compassion and learning new skills.

My focus is young adults 18+, college students and LGBTQ+ folx. I have extensive experience working with college students. I aim to support and guide those who may be struggling with adjusting to college, coping with depression and/or anxiety, forming their identity, exploring their sexuality, working on relational patterns, etc. Decreasing stigma of mental illness as well as suicide prevention and LGBTQ+ rights are important causes to me as an individual, LGBTQ+ ally and professional. I am also a sex-positive therapist, who is not here to judge you. :)

I am a licensed clinical psychologist offering evidence-based treatment for anxiety and related disorders, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, trauma and other stress related disorders, mood disorders, well as psychosis. My frame of work is based on CBT, including mindfulness based approach, as well as DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) to enhance distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), which is a values-based CBT focusing on willingness, commitment, and valued-action towards a meaningful, fulfilling, and vital life.

Welcome! I’m an existential therapist who wants to help free the true you. I have a passion for empowering women to feel confident, capable, and connected. While exploring your past and present experiences we will learn how they interfere with who you want to be. I offer a safe space and tools to aid you through transformation. I specialize in freeing women from anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, unhealthy body image, and difficult life transitions. My approach creates a safe and open environment to manage fears, negative self-talk, and societal pressures. We will unlock your own desires and needs to live an authentic life.

You don't have to solve life's difficulties and navigate personal changes alone! I will work with you in a collaborative, supportive and safe environment to help you to feel better about yourself and your life. We can identify what is not "working"/problem areas as well as what is "working"/your strengths and move toward the positive changes you would like in your self and your life!

Hi, my name is Shelly Lopeman. I have a passion for therapy and what it can do for a person and their healing. My philosophy is that each one of us has a purpose and we are striving to achieve many of the same basic needs which are to be loved, to be accepted, to gain self-efficacy, and to realize that we have the ability to heal within.

Imagine having a therapist who understands you, someone who can create a safe space for healing and growth. I'll support you in taking that first step towards a brighter future. As a therapist, I specialize in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma and substance abuse. Whether you're a child, college student or adult, I'll support you in processing through life challenges and building skills for growth and empowerment. I am a part of and have a passion for working with members of the LGBTQ+ community and creating an authentic space for navigating areas of discomfort for healing.