Divorce Therapists in San Marcos, CA
Taking the step to begin therapy is a meaningful act of self-care, and I’m honored you’re considering it. I work with youth, adults, and couples, helping people find clarity, healing, and connection during times of change or challenge. My approach is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth—I want therapy to feel like a place where you can show up exactly as you are. I focus on relationships—how we connect, communicate, and grow together. Whether you’re navigating a life transition, working through conflict, or hoping to build healthier patterns, I’ll meet you with empathy, honesty, and care.
Taking the step to begin therapy is a meaningful act of self-care, and I’m honored you’re considering it. I work with youth, adults, and couples, helping people find clarity, healing, and connection during times of change or challenge. My approach is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth—I want therapy to feel like a place where you can show up exactly as you are. I focus on relationships—how we connect, communicate, and grow together. Whether you’re navigating a life transition, working through conflict, or hoping to build healthier patterns, I’ll meet you with empathy, honesty, and care.
Accepting NEW patients. Are you struggling with the stress of the upcoming holiday's and thinking about spending time with family? Are you finding it difficult to manage your day to day responsibilities? I work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, boundaries and self-esteem issues. As an LMFT with over 18 years experience, I meet my clients where they are at, utilizing a strength based approach. I believe we all have it within ourselves to heal and live the life we were meant to live. I provide therapy in English and Spanish and understand the challenges of being part of a multi-cultural family.
Accepting NEW patients. Are you struggling with the stress of the upcoming holiday's and thinking about spending time with family? Are you finding it difficult to manage your day to day responsibilities? I work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, boundaries and self-esteem issues. As an LMFT with over 18 years experience, I meet my clients where they are at, utilizing a strength based approach. I believe we all have it within ourselves to heal and live the life we were meant to live. I provide therapy in English and Spanish and understand the challenges of being part of a multi-cultural family.
I specialize in helping clients with anger management, anxiety, depression, divorce, domestic violence, family conflict, grief, life transitions, parenting, relationship issues, self-esteem, self-harming, and stress.
Hi there, I'm Peterkai! My passion is helping people overcome self-limiting thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families using a strengths-based, collaborative approach.
I specialize in helping clients with anger management, anxiety, depression, divorce, domestic violence, family conflict, grief, life transitions, parenting, relationship issues, self-esteem, self-harming, and stress.
Hi there, I'm Peterkai! My passion is helping people overcome self-limiting thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families using a strengths-based, collaborative approach.
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.
In the safety of our confidential sessions our work together will include identifying and designing a self-care routine specific to your needs. Identifying, changing and releasing both conscious/unconscious beliefs/blocks to creating the life you desire by empowering you with techniques that you can learn to do yourself. Incorporating entrainment to temporarily change brain waves to assist in accessing clarity and action steps. We all stand on the shoulders of giants whose research and experience we combine to improve the quality of the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical.
In the safety of our confidential sessions our work together will include identifying and designing a self-care routine specific to your needs. Identifying, changing and releasing both conscious/unconscious beliefs/blocks to creating the life you desire by empowering you with techniques that you can learn to do yourself. Incorporating entrainment to temporarily change brain waves to assist in accessing clarity and action steps. We all stand on the shoulders of giants whose research and experience we combine to improve the quality of the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical.
Integrative Mental Health: Accepting New Clients
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, CA 92069
I work with children, teens, and young adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling to understand their emotions. Many come to therapy during times of transition, identity exploration, or after difficult experiences. My team and I support them by creating a safe, supportive space where they feel seen and heard, while helping them build insight, coping skills, and confidence to navigate life with greater clarity and resilience.
I work with children, teens, and young adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling to understand their emotions. Many come to therapy during times of transition, identity exploration, or after difficult experiences. My team and I support them by creating a safe, supportive space where they feel seen and heard, while helping them build insight, coping skills, and confidence to navigate life with greater clarity and resilience.
Hello! My name is Tracey, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's of Art in Community Counseling. During the past 11 years, I’ve worked with many populations, including abused and neglected youth, couples and families, and active duty service members and veterans. Over the years, I’ve also worked with hundreds of individuals to resolve anxiety, depression, suicidality, various forms of trauma, grief and loss, problematic sexual behavior in children and youth, domestic and family violence, and marital relationship concerns.
Hello! My name is Tracey, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's of Art in Community Counseling. During the past 11 years, I’ve worked with many populations, including abused and neglected youth, couples and families, and active duty service members and veterans. Over the years, I’ve also worked with hundreds of individuals to resolve anxiety, depression, suicidality, various forms of trauma, grief and loss, problematic sexual behavior in children and youth, domestic and family violence, and marital relationship concerns.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with a compassionate heart and a dedicated spirit, I provide a safe and supportive environment for you to share your deepest thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of concern. With over 10 years in the field of psychotherapy, and earlier experience as a school counselor, I specialize in helping individuals of all ages overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I am particularly interested in helping couples resolve their conflicts and learn to communicate lovingly and effectively, so as to model this behavior to their entire family.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with a compassionate heart and a dedicated spirit, I provide a safe and supportive environment for you to share your deepest thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of concern. With over 10 years in the field of psychotherapy, and earlier experience as a school counselor, I specialize in helping individuals of all ages overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I am particularly interested in helping couples resolve their conflicts and learn to communicate lovingly and effectively, so as to model this behavior to their entire family.
I have extensive experience with anxiety, grief, depression, difficulties with the process of divorce, trauma, family difficulties, relationship issues, school issues, difficulties with the military within military families and their unique experiences, and LGBTQ issues.
I like to create a comfortable and safe environment where one can explore their journey at their own pace within their own comfort zone. I take a strong but kind approach to challenging cognitive distortions to support positive change.
I have extensive experience with anxiety, grief, depression, difficulties with the process of divorce, trauma, family difficulties, relationship issues, school issues, difficulties with the military within military families and their unique experiences, and LGBTQ issues.
I like to create a comfortable and safe environment where one can explore their journey at their own pace within their own comfort zone. I take a strong but kind approach to challenging cognitive distortions to support positive change.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted — or you may be watching your child or teen struggle and wondering how to help. I work with children, teens, adults, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, behavioral challenges, emotional dysregulation, and family conflict.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, but you don’t have to do it alone. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you or your child can feel understood, develop healthier coping skills, and begin moving toward greater calm, connection, and confidence. Together, we’ll work on practical tools that create real change both in and outs
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted — or you may be watching your child or teen struggle and wondering how to help. I work with children, teens, adults, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, behavioral challenges, emotional dysregulation, and family conflict.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, but you don’t have to do it alone. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you or your child can feel understood, develop healthier coping skills, and begin moving toward greater calm, connection, and confidence. Together, we’ll work on practical tools that create real change both in and outs
Hi there, my name is Aurora San Pedro and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of CA. Challenges are inevitable and being able to move beyond them requires effort to find what works best for you. Our minds are like a GARDEN. What we choose to nourish, will grow and what will grow will lead to our actions and behaviors. I am here to help you plant (replant) seeds that will help you live the life you truly want to have. When experiencing hardship, the resilience, courage and strength it takes to prioritize your needs can be challenging. I want to provide reassurance that you are not alone in getting there.
Hi there, my name is Aurora San Pedro and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of CA. Challenges are inevitable and being able to move beyond them requires effort to find what works best for you. Our minds are like a GARDEN. What we choose to nourish, will grow and what will grow will lead to our actions and behaviors. I am here to help you plant (replant) seeds that will help you live the life you truly want to have. When experiencing hardship, the resilience, courage and strength it takes to prioritize your needs can be challenging. I want to provide reassurance that you are not alone in getting there.
You've been carrying something heavy — maybe for years. Whether it's anxiety that hums beneath every interaction, a relationship that keeps hitting the same wall, or a past experience that still shapes the way you show up in the world, you're here because something needs to change. A lot of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside and quietly exhausted on the inside. Men navigating what it means to actually open up. Clients in relationships that are trying to understand themselves and their partners better. People who've tried to outthink their trauma — and found it doesn't work that way.
You've been carrying something heavy — maybe for years. Whether it's anxiety that hums beneath every interaction, a relationship that keeps hitting the same wall, or a past experience that still shapes the way you show up in the world, you're here because something needs to change. A lot of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside and quietly exhausted on the inside. Men navigating what it means to actually open up. Clients in relationships that are trying to understand themselves and their partners better. People who've tried to outthink their trauma — and found it doesn't work that way.
You may be navigating overwhelm, grief, depression, trauma, narcissistic abuse recovery, uncertainty, or a sense of disconnection on your journey toward feeling more whole. I believe therapy is not about fixing or rushing healing, but about learning to be with yourself more honestly and compassionately. At your pace, we explore emotions, the nervous system, and your personal story to cultivate grounding, insight, and connection. I strive to offer a space where you feel seen, heard, and safe to heal, explore meaning, and reconnect with hope and purpose.
You may be navigating overwhelm, grief, depression, trauma, narcissistic abuse recovery, uncertainty, or a sense of disconnection on your journey toward feeling more whole. I believe therapy is not about fixing or rushing healing, but about learning to be with yourself more honestly and compassionately. At your pace, we explore emotions, the nervous system, and your personal story to cultivate grounding, insight, and connection. I strive to offer a space where you feel seen, heard, and safe to heal, explore meaning, and reconnect with hope and purpose.
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.
Hi, first I want to commend you for having the courage to reach out. It is very humbling to admit that we don't feel well or we aren't behaving like the person we want to be. Therapy is a hopeful non judgmental place where healing and growth can happen. I have benefited myself from professional help and will be along side you to join you in whatever goals you set for yourself. The human condition comes along with many challenges and powerful emotions we cannot avoid, but I do believe there is a way to handle them with grace and self love. And to tend to those wounds without letting them drive us.
Hi, first I want to commend you for having the courage to reach out. It is very humbling to admit that we don't feel well or we aren't behaving like the person we want to be. Therapy is a hopeful non judgmental place where healing and growth can happen. I have benefited myself from professional help and will be along side you to join you in whatever goals you set for yourself. The human condition comes along with many challenges and powerful emotions we cannot avoid, but I do believe there is a way to handle them with grace and self love. And to tend to those wounds without letting them drive us.
Integrative Mental Health & Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
5 Endorsed
San Marcos, CA 92069
My name is Shaliss Padilla, LMFT, founder/CEO of Mindbodyology. I integrate the best of conventional and holistic approaches, taking "talk therapy" to the next level! Seeking personal transformation? Are anxiety and/or depression, and/or bad habits holding you back? Well, we can help! We work with the whole person - mind, body and spirit. Prefer more traditional approaches? Lets try evidence based counseling such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or DBT. Like holistic approaches? Let's explore Reiki Treatments, Mindfulness, Energy Psychology, EFT/tapping, Sound Therapy, Hypnotherapy or other integrative modalities.
My name is Shaliss Padilla, LMFT, founder/CEO of Mindbodyology. I integrate the best of conventional and holistic approaches, taking "talk therapy" to the next level! Seeking personal transformation? Are anxiety and/or depression, and/or bad habits holding you back? Well, we can help! We work with the whole person - mind, body and spirit. Prefer more traditional approaches? Lets try evidence based counseling such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or DBT. Like holistic approaches? Let's explore Reiki Treatments, Mindfulness, Energy Psychology, EFT/tapping, Sound Therapy, Hypnotherapy or other integrative modalities.
You are here because you are hurting and want to heal. Healing is possible and you deserve love and acceptance for just being you- your full authentic self. I have been treating anxiety, depression, identity, codependency, eating disorders, low self esteem and relationships issues in children, teens and adults since 2007. My therapeutic style is often more directive, as I see myself as a part of your therapeutic process-not a quiet observer. I use a balance of cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and exploring how your childhood shaped your current thoughts and behaviors.
You are here because you are hurting and want to heal. Healing is possible and you deserve love and acceptance for just being you- your full authentic self. I have been treating anxiety, depression, identity, codependency, eating disorders, low self esteem and relationships issues in children, teens and adults since 2007. My therapeutic style is often more directive, as I see myself as a part of your therapeutic process-not a quiet observer. I use a balance of cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and exploring how your childhood shaped your current thoughts and behaviors.
I have experience supporting diverse populations and enjoy helping clients navigate family boundaries, particularly when cultural expectations and generational differences are involved. For many individuals with immigrant family backgrounds, balancing personal goals with family values can feel complicated, and therapy can be a space to explore those dynamics and find a path that feels authentic.
My style is warm, practical, and collaborative. I aim to meet clients where they are while helping them move toward greater clarity, confidence, and balance.
I have experience supporting diverse populations and enjoy helping clients navigate family boundaries, particularly when cultural expectations and generational differences are involved. For many individuals with immigrant family backgrounds, balancing personal goals with family values can feel complicated, and therapy can be a space to explore those dynamics and find a path that feels authentic.
My style is warm, practical, and collaborative. I aim to meet clients where they are while helping them move toward greater clarity, confidence, and balance.
I love working with people from diverse backgrounds and folks who are LGBTQ+. I specialize in working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking, as well as people dealing with PTSD, anxiety/depression, and chronic illness. I'm warm, down-to-earth, practical, non-judgmental, and have a good sense of humor. I have extensive experience working with individuals from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. I practice cultural humility and harm reduction, and I seek to support you in making whatever changes you are ready for.
I love working with people from diverse backgrounds and folks who are LGBTQ+. I specialize in working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking, as well as people dealing with PTSD, anxiety/depression, and chronic illness. I'm warm, down-to-earth, practical, non-judgmental, and have a good sense of humor. I have extensive experience working with individuals from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. I practice cultural humility and harm reduction, and I seek to support you in making whatever changes you are ready for.
I work with individuals to improve their mental health and well-being. This is often focused around concerns with anxiety, depression, life transitions, career and school stress, grief/ loss, and pregnancy/ postpartum issues. I am extremely passionate about supporting maternal mental health and young adults finding their way.
In therapy, I believe the most important factor is the relationship between therapist and client. Therefore, I work from a collaborative, empathic, and nonjudgmental approach to assist you with gaining insight and finding solutions for the challenges you are facing.
I work with individuals to improve their mental health and well-being. This is often focused around concerns with anxiety, depression, life transitions, career and school stress, grief/ loss, and pregnancy/ postpartum issues. I am extremely passionate about supporting maternal mental health and young adults finding their way.
In therapy, I believe the most important factor is the relationship between therapist and client. Therefore, I work from a collaborative, empathic, and nonjudgmental approach to assist you with gaining insight and finding solutions for the challenges you are facing.
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Divorce Therapists
How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.
What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.
When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.
How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.