Psychodynamic Therapists in San Marcos, CA
I use evidence-based approaches including CBT, mindfulness, psychodynamic exploration, and trauma-informed care to help clients better understand patterns, regulate stress, and build healthier coping strategies and confidence.
I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore anxiety, trauma, stress, life transitions, and self-esteem challenges. My approach combines insight, practical tools, and emotional support to help clients feel more grounded, empowered, and connected to themselves. I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, stress, emotional overwhelm, self-esteem concerns, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. I especially enjoy supporting high-functioning individuals who feel emotionally exhausted, stuck, or disconnected from themselves.
I use evidence-based approaches including CBT, mindfulness, psychodynamic exploration, and trauma-informed care to help clients better understand patterns, regulate stress, and build healthier coping strategies and confidence.
I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore anxiety, trauma, stress, life transitions, and self-esteem challenges. My approach combines insight, practical tools, and emotional support to help clients feel more grounded, empowered, and connected to themselves. I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, stress, emotional overwhelm, self-esteem concerns, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. I especially enjoy supporting high-functioning individuals who feel emotionally exhausted, stuck, or disconnected from themselves.
If you’re feeling anxious, mentally overwhelmed, or stuck in cycles of overthinking, you’re not alone. Many of my clients are high-functioning individuals who appear “fine” externally while privately managing chronic stress, emotional fatigue, or unresolved experiences.
Anxiety, trauma, and sustained stress can quietly dysregulate your nervous system, showing up as tension, irritability, burnout, or feeling disconnected from yourself. Therapy can help you regain steadiness, clarity, and internal balance.
If you’re feeling anxious, mentally overwhelmed, or stuck in cycles of overthinking, you’re not alone. Many of my clients are high-functioning individuals who appear “fine” externally while privately managing chronic stress, emotional fatigue, or unresolved experiences.
Anxiety, trauma, and sustained stress can quietly dysregulate your nervous system, showing up as tension, irritability, burnout, or feeling disconnected from yourself. Therapy can help you regain steadiness, clarity, and internal balance.
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.
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist with experience in both forensic and community settings. I’ve worked with individuals facing complex presentations, including trauma and a range of mental health challenges.
Through this work, I’ve learned that everyone deserves a space where they feel safe to be themselves, heard, and truly understood. I aim to create that kind of environment in therapy.
I combine evidence-based approaches with warmth and openness to provide support that is both effective and grounded in genuine human connection.
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist with experience in both forensic and community settings. I’ve worked with individuals facing complex presentations, including trauma and a range of mental health challenges.
Through this work, I’ve learned that everyone deserves a space where they feel safe to be themselves, heard, and truly understood. I aim to create that kind of environment in therapy.
I combine evidence-based approaches with warmth and openness to provide support that is both effective and grounded in genuine human connection.
Has your world and experiences left you feeling sad, stressed, overwhelmed, alone, hopeless? Sometimes this can lead to depression, anxiety, grief, trauma or thoughts of just not being here. What has happened to you can impact how you feel about yourself, others, feeling lost and confused, or alone. I strive to provide a space to hear you. We will work together to create an approach that you feel best fits your journey. My focus is Trauma, grief and Post-traumatic growth. I work with Military, First Responders, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, BPD, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery & Treating Adult Children of Emotional Immature Parents.
Has your world and experiences left you feeling sad, stressed, overwhelmed, alone, hopeless? Sometimes this can lead to depression, anxiety, grief, trauma or thoughts of just not being here. What has happened to you can impact how you feel about yourself, others, feeling lost and confused, or alone. I strive to provide a space to hear you. We will work together to create an approach that you feel best fits your journey. My focus is Trauma, grief and Post-traumatic growth. I work with Military, First Responders, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, BPD, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery & Treating Adult Children of Emotional Immature Parents.
From the outside, things look fine. On the inside, it’s a different story. You might be used to pushing through stress, overthinking everything, and/or holding yourself to a standard that’s hard to maintain. Maybe you’re showing up, getting things done, and doing what’s expected, but it comes with anxiety, self-doubt, a constant feeling that you’re falling short. At some point, it stops feeling sustainable.
From the outside, things look fine. On the inside, it’s a different story. You might be used to pushing through stress, overthinking everything, and/or holding yourself to a standard that’s hard to maintain. Maybe you’re showing up, getting things done, and doing what’s expected, but it comes with anxiety, self-doubt, a constant feeling that you’re falling short. At some point, it stops feeling sustainable.
Hello, my name is Jessica and I specialize in working with all ages incorporating expressive arts, nature and yoga. Welcome to my practice!
I offer a warm, down-to-earth space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported. Whether you're moving through a tough season or simply seeking deeper connection with yourself, you're welcome here.
I'm passionate about helping children, adolescents and adults find restoration and balance. I provide individual, family and group therapy offered through telehealth for Illinois and California clients as well as telehealth, hybrid or indoor/outdoor studio sessions in San Marcos, California.
Hello, my name is Jessica and I specialize in working with all ages incorporating expressive arts, nature and yoga. Welcome to my practice!
I offer a warm, down-to-earth space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported. Whether you're moving through a tough season or simply seeking deeper connection with yourself, you're welcome here.
I'm passionate about helping children, adolescents and adults find restoration and balance. I provide individual, family and group therapy offered through telehealth for Illinois and California clients as well as telehealth, hybrid or indoor/outdoor studio sessions in San Marcos, California.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, CA 92069
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, adults, and families seeking a safe, supportive space to navigate life’s challenges. They may be experiencing anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, difficulty managing emotions, relationship or family concerns, trauma, or major life transitions. Through a warm, collaborative approach, I help clients better understand their emotions, recognize their strengths, build healthy coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, adults, and families seeking a safe, supportive space to navigate life’s challenges. They may be experiencing anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, difficulty managing emotions, relationship or family concerns, trauma, or major life transitions. Through a warm, collaborative approach, I help clients better understand their emotions, recognize their strengths, build healthy coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Healing is more than managing symptoms, it’s about creating the life and relationships you truly want. I help clients break through emotional barriers and behavioral patterns, heal from past wounds, and build lasting confidence, resilience, and connection so they can move beyond survival mode, achieve their goals and dreams, and truly thrive.
Healing is more than managing symptoms, it’s about creating the life and relationships you truly want. I help clients break through emotional barriers and behavioral patterns, heal from past wounds, and build lasting confidence, resilience, and connection so they can move beyond survival mode, achieve their goals and dreams, and truly thrive.
There are times in life when we reach a point in which positive change needs to occur. Perhaps you've been dealing with the same issue for a long time, or maybe new challenges have arisen that you need help navigating. If any of this applies to you or your child/teen, or if you're simply seeking to reach some desired goals, I hope that you will consider contacting me.
There are times in life when we reach a point in which positive change needs to occur. Perhaps you've been dealing with the same issue for a long time, or maybe new challenges have arisen that you need help navigating. If any of this applies to you or your child/teen, or if you're simply seeking to reach some desired goals, I hope that you will consider contacting me.
Facing life's challenges can often feel overwhelming. Whether you're experiencing pain, uncertainty, or just feeling stuck, I can provide the support and help you need to navigate these struggles. Whether it's your first time considering therapy, or you're already familiar with the process, I'm here to help!
Facing life's challenges can often feel overwhelming. Whether you're experiencing pain, uncertainty, or just feeling stuck, I can provide the support and help you need to navigate these struggles. Whether it's your first time considering therapy, or you're already familiar with the process, I'm here to help!
Hello, my name is Lisa Stewart-Brown, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Having the opportunity to work with my clients and positively contribute to their well-being, even if it's just by providing support and ensuring they don't have to navigate their journey alone, brings me immense joy and fulfillment. I primarily practice client-centered, strength-based therapy and incorporate various cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. I am passionate about working with adults of all ages who find themselves challenged by relationships, careers, family dynamics, generalized anxiety, attention issues, or processing traumas.
Hello, my name is Lisa Stewart-Brown, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Having the opportunity to work with my clients and positively contribute to their well-being, even if it's just by providing support and ensuring they don't have to navigate their journey alone, brings me immense joy and fulfillment. I primarily practice client-centered, strength-based therapy and incorporate various cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. I am passionate about working with adults of all ages who find themselves challenged by relationships, careers, family dynamics, generalized anxiety, attention issues, or processing traumas.
I bring a fresh perspective to understanding each client's unique circumstances, challenges, and goals. My approach to psychotherapy is client-centered, eclectic, and pragmatic, drawing from a range of therapeutic approaches to meet you where you are and address what matters most to you. I believe therapy works best when there is a genuine sense of connection, trust, and shared purpose. I offer a warm, supportive, and straightforward approach, creating space to explore your experiences while also helping you identify practical ways to move forward. Whether you're working through a specific challenge or seeking deeper understanding
I bring a fresh perspective to understanding each client's unique circumstances, challenges, and goals. My approach to psychotherapy is client-centered, eclectic, and pragmatic, drawing from a range of therapeutic approaches to meet you where you are and address what matters most to you. I believe therapy works best when there is a genuine sense of connection, trust, and shared purpose. I offer a warm, supportive, and straightforward approach, creating space to explore your experiences while also helping you identify practical ways to move forward. Whether you're working through a specific challenge or seeking deeper understanding
I work best with clients who are open to understanding the issues which contribute to their struggles. Sometimes these are transitional situations, like a relationship break-up, loss of a job, or moving out on ones own. Other times these issues are related to underlying trauma or chronic life situations which contribute to ongoing suffering and pain. Being insightful and curious about oneself often leads to healing—of depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and relational and intimacy issues. My goal is to provide a therapeutic relationship which helps hold fears, sadness, and anger as we progress along the journey together.
I work best with clients who are open to understanding the issues which contribute to their struggles. Sometimes these are transitional situations, like a relationship break-up, loss of a job, or moving out on ones own. Other times these issues are related to underlying trauma or chronic life situations which contribute to ongoing suffering and pain. Being insightful and curious about oneself often leads to healing—of depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and relational and intimacy issues. My goal is to provide a therapeutic relationship which helps hold fears, sadness, and anger as we progress along the journey together.
My style involves working collaboratively to help my patients improve the quality of their lives in their work, their relationships and their interests.
My approach brings to light how past experiences affect the choices that we make in our current lives, both positively and negatively, and how we can alter destructive patterns by learning new healthy coping skills.
My style involves working collaboratively to help my patients improve the quality of their lives in their work, their relationships and their interests.
My approach brings to light how past experiences affect the choices that we make in our current lives, both positively and negatively, and how we can alter destructive patterns by learning new healthy coping skills.
Corina Mendoza, LMFT- Bilingual & Bicultural Therapist. As a bilingual and bicultural mental health therapist, I bring a unique perspective to my practice, integrating diverse cultural insights with evidence-based therapeutic approaches. My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in cultural competence, allowing me to connect with people in a meaningful way and offer therapy that fully respects and integrates their cultural identities. I aim to foster a therapeutic space where people feel understood, empowered, and supported throughout their journey.
Corina Mendoza, LMFT- Bilingual & Bicultural Therapist. As a bilingual and bicultural mental health therapist, I bring a unique perspective to my practice, integrating diverse cultural insights with evidence-based therapeutic approaches. My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in cultural competence, allowing me to connect with people in a meaningful way and offer therapy that fully respects and integrates their cultural identities. I aim to foster a therapeutic space where people feel understood, empowered, and supported throughout their journey.
My work integrates Psychodynamic, ACT-Mindfulness & Interpersonal therapies.
Email for fastest response! Life can be complicated & uncooperative. You don’t need someone who nods and asks how you feel. I work with adults across California who want something deeper. With you in mind, I blend honesty, emotional depth, empathy and humor + evidence-based support in ways clients often describe as “finally feeling understood.”
We collaborate to make sense your patterns, internal or societal pressures that run your life beneath the surface — so you can feel steadier, clearer, grounded, and more yourself than you’ve been in years.
My work integrates Psychodynamic, ACT-Mindfulness & Interpersonal therapies.
Email for fastest response! Life can be complicated & uncooperative. You don’t need someone who nods and asks how you feel. I work with adults across California who want something deeper. With you in mind, I blend honesty, emotional depth, empathy and humor + evidence-based support in ways clients often describe as “finally feeling understood.”
We collaborate to make sense your patterns, internal or societal pressures that run your life beneath the surface — so you can feel steadier, clearer, grounded, and more yourself than you’ve been in years.
I provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment where individuals or couples can experience forgiveness, healing, and emotional reconnection. The honest, nonjudgmental environment provides a platform for developing solutions that will exhilarate relationships, help change distorted thinking, and change undesirable behavior.
I provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment where individuals or couples can experience forgiveness, healing, and emotional reconnection. The honest, nonjudgmental environment provides a platform for developing solutions that will exhilarate relationships, help change distorted thinking, and change undesirable behavior.
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.
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.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.