Christian Therapists in San Marcos, CA
For Christian clients who desire it, I incorporate faith and biblical principles into treatment.
My clients are first responders, veterans, medical providers, elite/professional athletes, and high-stress professionals. If this is you, I'm here to support. You're probably used to being "the dependable one," yet privately, you feel the weight of trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, or relationship strain. The goal isn’t just to feel better, but to regain clarity, resilience, and confidence so you can function well, perform optimally, and live life fully.
For Christian clients who desire it, I incorporate faith and biblical principles into treatment.
My clients are first responders, veterans, medical providers, elite/professional athletes, and high-stress professionals. If this is you, I'm here to support. You're probably used to being "the dependable one," yet privately, you feel the weight of trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, or relationship strain. The goal isn’t just to feel better, but to regain clarity, resilience, and confidence so you can function well, perform optimally, and live life fully.
Are you experiencing anxiety or have history of trauma? I work with individual adults struggling with anxiety, stress, trauma, shame, boundary and self-esteem issues. Offering a spiritual, sensitive, holistic, client-centered approach, I can guide those who are seeking a place of healing and stability. Focusing on your strengths we'll work together to uncover insights and unhealthy patterns to discover solutions and help identify new perspectives for building your resilience. Mental health problems don't define who you are. They are something you experience. You walk in the rain and you feel the rain, but, you are NOT the rain.
Are you experiencing anxiety or have history of trauma? I work with individual adults struggling with anxiety, stress, trauma, shame, boundary and self-esteem issues. Offering a spiritual, sensitive, holistic, client-centered approach, I can guide those who are seeking a place of healing and stability. Focusing on your strengths we'll work together to uncover insights and unhealthy patterns to discover solutions and help identify new perspectives for building your resilience. Mental health problems don't define who you are. They are something you experience. You walk in the rain and you feel the rain, but, you are NOT the rain.
Navigating life’s most challenging moments can leave us feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure where to turn. But with the proper support, it’s possible to feel empowered and regain a sense of direction. Whether you’re experiencing relationship difficulties, managing a mental health condition, coping with the loss of a loved one, or facing other personal struggles, know that healing is possible.
In my practice, I draw on evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques to help clients make meaningful changes and work toward their therapy goals in a safe, supportive, and confidential environment.
Navigating life’s most challenging moments can leave us feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure where to turn. But with the proper support, it’s possible to feel empowered and regain a sense of direction. Whether you’re experiencing relationship difficulties, managing a mental health condition, coping with the loss of a loved one, or facing other personal struggles, know that healing is possible.
In my practice, I draw on evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques to help clients make meaningful changes and work toward their therapy goals in a safe, supportive, and confidential environment.
I am currently accepting new clients in person and online! If you need counseling or therapy, coaching, or support as you address your relationships, I would love the opportunity to help you understand where you are at and assist you in getting where you want to go. I have been counseling individuals and couples for many years and take multiple insurance companies as listed. including Aetna, Optum UHC, and a few others. I would enjoy working with you!
I am currently accepting new clients in person and online! If you need counseling or therapy, coaching, or support as you address your relationships, I would love the opportunity to help you understand where you are at and assist you in getting where you want to go. I have been counseling individuals and couples for many years and take multiple insurance companies as listed. including Aetna, Optum UHC, and a few others. I would enjoy working with you!
Do you find yourself stuck in a cycle of intrusive thoughts, react from 0 to 10 in seconds, and start to feel out of control? After, feel guilty, embarrassed, want to hide and keep to yourself? Only leading to loneliness and sadness? You wish you could avoid this happening ever again.
Somehow, deep down inside, you know it can be better.
And it can. At Trevino Counseling and Wellness, I help individuals break the cycle and overcome anxiety and traumatic experiences that continue to impact their lives today. Whether it was a one-time occurrence or several throughout one's life.
Do you find yourself stuck in a cycle of intrusive thoughts, react from 0 to 10 in seconds, and start to feel out of control? After, feel guilty, embarrassed, want to hide and keep to yourself? Only leading to loneliness and sadness? You wish you could avoid this happening ever again.
Somehow, deep down inside, you know it can be better.
And it can. At Trevino Counseling and Wellness, I help individuals break the cycle and overcome anxiety and traumatic experiences that continue to impact their lives today. Whether it was a one-time occurrence or several throughout one's life.
Sometimes it takes a point-of-view outside your circle to see things differently, more clearly, or with different ideas of how to make change happen. My clients come in seeking guidance on how to do life better - how to communicate, or how to understand their value & purpose in the world or just at home. New insight, new tools, support & encouragement can make all the difference when you take the necessary step to care for yourself and ultimately, give your relationships the very best you.
Sometimes it takes a point-of-view outside your circle to see things differently, more clearly, or with different ideas of how to make change happen. My clients come in seeking guidance on how to do life better - how to communicate, or how to understand their value & purpose in the world or just at home. New insight, new tools, support & encouragement can make all the difference when you take the necessary step to care for yourself and ultimately, give your relationships the very best you.
Jamillah Pargo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Are you experiencing Hopelessness, Sadness, Worthlessness, Panic Attacks, Racing Thoughts, or Fear? Do you lay awake at night WORRYING about EVERYTHING? Are your worries or fears a constant cycle? Do you avoid interaction with loved ones, or maybe you don't want to be a burden to family or friends, so you begin isolating from everyone? Do you ever say, “I can’t take this anymore?” Do you feel alone in your problems? You are not alone, whether you're dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Health Crisis, Midlife Crisis, or just unsure how to move forward in life, assisting adults redefine life is my passion & purpose.
Are you experiencing Hopelessness, Sadness, Worthlessness, Panic Attacks, Racing Thoughts, or Fear? Do you lay awake at night WORRYING about EVERYTHING? Are your worries or fears a constant cycle? Do you avoid interaction with loved ones, or maybe you don't want to be a burden to family or friends, so you begin isolating from everyone? Do you ever say, “I can’t take this anymore?” Do you feel alone in your problems? You are not alone, whether you're dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Health Crisis, Midlife Crisis, or just unsure how to move forward in life, assisting adults redefine life is my passion & purpose.
My passion as a therapist is to help individuals, and arents, to explore their challenges, from either the present or past. When clients are self-motivated to apply methods and skills whether for themselves or their family, positive transformation will happen! If you want to learn positive parenting skills, teach the value of self-esteem, or identify behaviors and maladapted attachments, all of this is talk-able and worthy of investing your time and energy. I am here to listen and help dissolve trauma from childhood or social-emotional experiences in order to regain a healthy and happy life!
My passion as a therapist is to help individuals, and arents, to explore their challenges, from either the present or past. When clients are self-motivated to apply methods and skills whether for themselves or their family, positive transformation will happen! If you want to learn positive parenting skills, teach the value of self-esteem, or identify behaviors and maladapted attachments, all of this is talk-able and worthy of investing your time and energy. I am here to listen and help dissolve trauma from childhood or social-emotional experiences in order to regain a healthy and happy life!
Danielle L. Cisneros
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, EMDR
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Danielle Cisneros, LMFT, a women-owned practice brings 25+ years of clinical experience and real, practical tools — not quick fixes. If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or stress, you don’t have to stay stuck. In therapy, you’ll learn practical strategies that help you break unhealthy patterns and start feeling better. The goal is simple: give you a clear plan that helps you regain control and move forward.
Danielle Cisneros, LMFT, a women-owned practice brings 25+ years of clinical experience and real, practical tools — not quick fixes. If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or stress, you don’t have to stay stuck. In therapy, you’ll learn practical strategies that help you break unhealthy patterns and start feeling better. The goal is simple: give you a clear plan that helps you regain control and move forward.
Sometimes we just need a comfortable, supportive space to finally talk about the thoughts, stressors, and deeper issues that keep showing up in our lives—the ones we can’t seem to shake. I work with individuals and couples who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in unhelpful relationship patterns, or carrying the impact of past trauma. Together, we’ll take a collaborative, compassionate approach to help you create real change.
Sometimes we just need a comfortable, supportive space to finally talk about the thoughts, stressors, and deeper issues that keep showing up in our lives—the ones we can’t seem to shake. I work with individuals and couples who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in unhelpful relationship patterns, or carrying the impact of past trauma. Together, we’ll take a collaborative, compassionate approach to help you create real change.
When life knocks us down, sometimes we need support to get back up. If you are reading this, my bet is you are looking for that kind of support right now, either for yourself or someone you love.
Hello, I’m Mike and I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. My passion lies in helping clients overcome their challenges, bravely set new goals, and reach a place of deeper understanding and self-awareness. I have a connection to individuals who may feel nervous, scared, or uncertain about the therapy process, because I've been there myself—many times.
When life knocks us down, sometimes we need support to get back up. If you are reading this, my bet is you are looking for that kind of support right now, either for yourself or someone you love.
Hello, I’m Mike and I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. My passion lies in helping clients overcome their challenges, bravely set new goals, and reach a place of deeper understanding and self-awareness. I have a connection to individuals who may feel nervous, scared, or uncertain about the therapy process, because I've been there myself—many times.
Grief Therapy - You’re heartbroken and devastated about your loved one’s death. Everything reminds you of them, like the places you used to go together. It’s been hard to think about anything else. Their absence makes it hard to concentrate, organize your day, and remember where you put your keys. Your friends don’t know what to say and people appear awkward around you. They constantly say, “I’m so sorry for your loss,” and you’re sick of hearing it. You feel alone and on the outside of the rest of the world. It’s hard to imagine ever feeling differently than you feel right now.
Grief Therapy - You’re heartbroken and devastated about your loved one’s death. Everything reminds you of them, like the places you used to go together. It’s been hard to think about anything else. Their absence makes it hard to concentrate, organize your day, and remember where you put your keys. Your friends don’t know what to say and people appear awkward around you. They constantly say, “I’m so sorry for your loss,” and you’re sick of hearing it. You feel alone and on the outside of the rest of the world. It’s hard to imagine ever feeling differently than you feel right now.
Paula Ratter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PsyD, RN
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I don't have an ideal client. I want to met people where they are at. If you've never had therapy before, it’s important to be aware we don’t start talking about the hard stuff. It can take 2-3 sessions for someone to feel comfortable enough to tell another person what they are struggling with. Therapists cannot read minds, but have studied human patterns of thoughts, feelings & actions. No one can truly know the exact consequences a person has experienced in their life. Regardless of the reason why someone is seeking therapy, there is no judgment, no criticism…just acceptance. People can heal & grow in this type of environment.
I don't have an ideal client. I want to met people where they are at. If you've never had therapy before, it’s important to be aware we don’t start talking about the hard stuff. It can take 2-3 sessions for someone to feel comfortable enough to tell another person what they are struggling with. Therapists cannot read minds, but have studied human patterns of thoughts, feelings & actions. No one can truly know the exact consequences a person has experienced in their life. Regardless of the reason why someone is seeking therapy, there is no judgment, no criticism…just acceptance. People can heal & grow in this type of environment.
I am a Christian therapist and owner at Coastline Counseling Group, who is here to come alongside my clients in the struggles they face in their individual lives, marriages and families and to offer hope for the future and healing in the present.
I work with those who are struggling in their marriages and parenthood as a Gottman trained therapist, as well as helping those going through life transitions at different stages of their lives. Clinical Hypnosis is utilized when appropriate.
I am a Christian therapist and owner at Coastline Counseling Group, who is here to come alongside my clients in the struggles they face in their individual lives, marriages and families and to offer hope for the future and healing in the present.
I work with those who are struggling in their marriages and parenthood as a Gottman trained therapist, as well as helping those going through life transitions at different stages of their lives. Clinical Hypnosis is utilized when appropriate.
It's hard to be a human sometimes, isn't it? Trauma, stress, anxiety, grief, and pain can overshadow the joy and peace our hearts and minds long for. We may find we are not living the life we truly desire, or we may wonder how we will ever find our way back to ourselves. I'm no stranger to life’s challenges but wholeheartedly believe it is still possible to find hope and healing even in our most difficult seasons. My passion is to companion with clients as they learn new skills, develop resilience, reclaim wholeness, and pursue a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
It's hard to be a human sometimes, isn't it? Trauma, stress, anxiety, grief, and pain can overshadow the joy and peace our hearts and minds long for. We may find we are not living the life we truly desire, or we may wonder how we will ever find our way back to ourselves. I'm no stranger to life’s challenges but wholeheartedly believe it is still possible to find hope and healing even in our most difficult seasons. My passion is to companion with clients as they learn new skills, develop resilience, reclaim wholeness, and pursue a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
Seeking mental health therapy is a powerful step toward personal growth and healing. It takes courage to confront life’s challenges and prioritize your well-being. In therapy, I provide the tools and support to help you navigate difficulties and thrive. My approach is trauma-informed and client-centered. I utilize integrative modalities (CBT, Solution-Focused, EMDR & more) to meet each client’s unique needs. My experience includes working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, communication, parenting, adoption-related issues, grief, adult ADHD, and trauma.
Seeking mental health therapy is a powerful step toward personal growth and healing. It takes courage to confront life’s challenges and prioritize your well-being. In therapy, I provide the tools and support to help you navigate difficulties and thrive. My approach is trauma-informed and client-centered. I utilize integrative modalities (CBT, Solution-Focused, EMDR & more) to meet each client’s unique needs. My experience includes working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, communication, parenting, adoption-related issues, grief, adult ADHD, and trauma.
I am passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, adolescents and young adults facing academic, behavioral and social/emotional difficulties. Children and adolescents may not know how to articulate what they want, why they are in counseling or what their goals are, but their behaviors/social/emotional state tells their story for them. In collaboration with parents I will work with the children, adolescents and youn adults who are struggling at school or work to assist them in improving their behaviors, moods and interpersonal relationships.
I am passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, adolescents and young adults facing academic, behavioral and social/emotional difficulties. Children and adolescents may not know how to articulate what they want, why they are in counseling or what their goals are, but their behaviors/social/emotional state tells their story for them. In collaboration with parents I will work with the children, adolescents and youn adults who are struggling at school or work to assist them in improving their behaviors, moods and interpersonal relationships.
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist 127313
Employed and Supervised by Cory Anderson, LMFT
—Integrity Counseling Group—
Freedom is possible. Sometimes life leaves us carrying more than we know what to do with. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, grief, relationships, or a difficult transition. You may feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you or disconnected from who you are. Whatever brings you to therapy, you don't have to figure it out alone. Together, we can make sense of your experience and begin moving toward freedom, healing, and a life that feels more grounded.
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist 127313
Employed and Supervised by Cory Anderson, LMFT
—Integrity Counseling Group—
Freedom is possible. Sometimes life leaves us carrying more than we know what to do with. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, grief, relationships, or a difficult transition. You may feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you or disconnected from who you are. Whatever brings you to therapy, you don't have to figure it out alone. Together, we can make sense of your experience and begin moving toward freedom, healing, and a life that feels more grounded.
Rancho Bernardo Counseling Services(with offices in RB and San Marcos) exists to help you with counseling and support as you address your life, relationships and challenges that face you. With years of experience, Dr. Samuel Brumit would like to help you where you at and get you to where you want to go. He'll help you examine your issues with lots of care. Relationships can be challenging and sometimes you just need help in learning skills to enhance communication, resolve conflict, etc. RB Counseling services can help. We take Insurance. such as Aetna, United Health Care, Oxford, Optum,Quest Blue Cross Anthem etc.
Rancho Bernardo Counseling Services(with offices in RB and San Marcos) exists to help you with counseling and support as you address your life, relationships and challenges that face you. With years of experience, Dr. Samuel Brumit would like to help you where you at and get you to where you want to go. He'll help you examine your issues with lots of care. Relationships can be challenging and sometimes you just need help in learning skills to enhance communication, resolve conflict, etc. RB Counseling services can help. We take Insurance. such as Aetna, United Health Care, Oxford, Optum,Quest Blue Cross Anthem etc.
Audra Wallace, LPCC, Inc.
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC, NCC, PPS
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Audra is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and National Certified Counselor with a Masters of Science in Counseling. Audra's counseling experience started in North County education in 2002. As an educator Audra worked with adolescents, youth with disabilities, and families. As a clinician, her specialties are Trauma, Grief and Loss and Life Transitions. Audra creates a safe and supportive environment for her clients by using a person-centered approach..
Audra is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and National Certified Counselor with a Masters of Science in Counseling. Audra's counseling experience started in North County education in 2002. As an educator Audra worked with adolescents, youth with disabilities, and families. As a clinician, her specialties are Trauma, Grief and Loss and Life Transitions. Audra creates a safe and supportive environment for her clients by using a person-centered approach..
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FAQ - About Christian Counselling
What can a Christian therapist help with?
Many Christian counselors incorporate faith-based principles into psychotherapy and draw guidance from biblical writings. This approach may be particularly helpful if you are experiencing concerns related to faith, prolonged grief, substance use, or questions about life’s purpose. Christian therapists may also offer marital, premarital, or family counseling. These can be helpful options if your concerns are more relational in nature, such as communication challenges in a marriage, conflict within a family, or adjustment following a major family transition, such as divorce or a move.
How does Christian faith shape the therapy experience?
Christian faith can shape the therapy experience by giving you a familiar framework for discussing meaning, purpose, forgiveness, relationships, and hope in sessions. For clients who want faith included in therapy, a Christian therapist may draw on Christian values, prayer, or spiritual reflection alongside other therapeutic approaches. In addition, while training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has shown that a strong alliance between you and your therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns, but also shares a client’s faith and values. Nevertheless, an ethical Christian therapist should be clear about how they incorporate faith and should respect the level of spiritual discussion that feels right for you.
Does Christian therapy work across different denominations?
Christian therapy can be helpful for people from various different Christian traditions, including Catholic, Protestant, Evangelical, Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, and Anglican backgrounds. Many Christian therapists are able to support clients across denominations by focusing on shared Christian values, such as faith, prayer, forgiveness, and hope. That said, denomination can matter for some clients. A person’s identified denomination may shape how they understand relationships and life roles. If these differences are important to you, it may be helpful to ask a therapist whether they have experience working with clients from your specific denomination or faith tradition.
Can a Christian therapist help with marriage and couples counseling?
Christian faith-based therapy can take many different forms, including marriage counseling and couples counseling. Some therapists may also offer Christian pre-marital counseling. In these settings, Christian therapists may work with couples on concerns such as communication, conflict, trust, intimacy, parenting, and major life transitions. A Christian therapist may also help couples explore how shared Christian beliefs shape the relationship. They may encourage you and your partner to practice skills learned in therapy in your everyday lives, including both faith-based practices and non-faith-based tools, such as prayer or communication skills.
Can a Christian therapist help with sensitive issues like sex, trauma, or addiction?
Licensed therapists with adequate training should be equipped to help with a number of sensitive issues, including sex, trauma, and addiction. For clients who want faith included in therapy, a Christian therapist may help explore how your spiritual beliefs relate to your challenges, healing, and recovery. A competent and ethical Christian therapist should not judge, shame, or impose a particular belief when discussing these topics, and if you feel judged, it may be time to seek another therapist.
How can a Christian therapist support family therapy?
Christian family therapy can help families address conflict, communication challenges, parenting concerns, grief, or adjustment following a major life transition. A Christian therapist may support family members in understanding one another’s perspectives, improving communication, setting healthier boundaries, and rebuilding trust. For families who want faith included in therapy, a Christian therapist may also help explore how family values related to Christianity can support healing.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience working with Christian clients?
If religion is important to you in therapy, it can be helpful to ask a prospective therapist whether they have experience working with Christian clients. In initial conversations with potential therapists, you might ask how they incorporate Christian values into therapy or how they approach certain topics that matter to you. As sessions begin, it can be helpful to notice how the therapist responds to your concerns. A strong therapeutic alliance does not necessarily require a therapist to share your religious background, but they should respond to your concerns with respect and cultural humility. If you feel dismissed, misunderstood, or find yourself having to explain your beliefs constantly, it may be worth considering another therapist.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles and have identified as Christian. It shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason.