Trauma Focused Therapists in Santee, CA
Do you feel your survival strategies are keeping you from truly thriving? Maybe you find yourself scrolling social media for hours avoiding challenging emotions? Maybe you grew up around addiction or dysfunction and struggle to feel safe in relationships.
Together, we can explore the protective parts of you that have worked hard to keep you safe. By building compassion for these parts and leading from your authentic Self, you can create more freedom, connection, and fulfillment internally and in your relationships.
Your pain is real, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’d be honored to support you on this journey.
Do you feel your survival strategies are keeping you from truly thriving? Maybe you find yourself scrolling social media for hours avoiding challenging emotions? Maybe you grew up around addiction or dysfunction and struggle to feel safe in relationships.
Together, we can explore the protective parts of you that have worked hard to keep you safe. By building compassion for these parts and leading from your authentic Self, you can create more freedom, connection, and fulfillment internally and in your relationships.
Your pain is real, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’d be honored to support you on this journey.
Hello! I’m Ebony Vaporean-Bussey-Payne, and I’m a licensed Marriage and Family therapist. I’ve been licensed since 2016 and began seeing individuals in 2013. In my ten years of practice, I have worked with children, teens, and adults. I also have experience working with new mothers and first responders. My focus at this time is anxiety, depression, job stress, and family stress. I enjoy working with new mothers/postpartum, depression, anxiety, and first responders. At this time, I'm only seeing adults.
Hello! I’m Ebony Vaporean-Bussey-Payne, and I’m a licensed Marriage and Family therapist. I’ve been licensed since 2016 and began seeing individuals in 2013. In my ten years of practice, I have worked with children, teens, and adults. I also have experience working with new mothers and first responders. My focus at this time is anxiety, depression, job stress, and family stress. I enjoy working with new mothers/postpartum, depression, anxiety, and first responders. At this time, I'm only seeing adults.
You feel like you have done pretty well in life but there is something stopping you from feeling 100%. You are not sure how you became such a responsible, caring person when your childhood was so chaotic. These days you struggle with how to deal with the dysfunctional people in your life and wonder why you pick the wrong people to be in relationships with. You want to work on yourself but are not sure where to start. You deal with anxiety, panic attacks and often times feel depressed
You feel like you have done pretty well in life but there is something stopping you from feeling 100%. You are not sure how you became such a responsible, caring person when your childhood was so chaotic. These days you struggle with how to deal with the dysfunctional people in your life and wonder why you pick the wrong people to be in relationships with. You want to work on yourself but are not sure where to start. You deal with anxiety, panic attacks and often times feel depressed
Hello and welcome! Grow Through Life Counseling is a group private practice welcoming both in person clients in Santee, CA and via Telehealth in CA. We have immediate openings and are accepting new clients. Our Mission is to provide quality counseling for all ages throughout life. We provide culturally sensitive and inclusive care for all children, teens, adults, couples and families. We respect each family member's unique identities, perspectives and experiences in life. With effective and creative psychotherapeutic interventions, we support emotional growth and development during the various stages of life to be healthier.
Hello and welcome! Grow Through Life Counseling is a group private practice welcoming both in person clients in Santee, CA and via Telehealth in CA. We have immediate openings and are accepting new clients. Our Mission is to provide quality counseling for all ages throughout life. We provide culturally sensitive and inclusive care for all children, teens, adults, couples and families. We respect each family member's unique identities, perspectives and experiences in life. With effective and creative psychotherapeutic interventions, we support emotional growth and development during the various stages of life to be healthier.
We offer virtual therapy for any adult struggling with their Mental and Emotional Health. At Echo Ridge Wellness, we understand that life has its seasons and there are plenty of ups and downs. We are also perfect for those who have recently completed a residential or Intensive outpatient program. The flexibility we offer is ideal for the college student, working professional, or busy parent.
We offer virtual therapy for any adult struggling with their Mental and Emotional Health. At Echo Ridge Wellness, we understand that life has its seasons and there are plenty of ups and downs. We are also perfect for those who have recently completed a residential or Intensive outpatient program. The flexibility we offer is ideal for the college student, working professional, or busy parent.
Life presents many obstacles and sometimes they are difficult to overcome on our own. If you are struggling to overcome a life challenge (small or large), I am here to help. These challenges may include relationship issues, divorce, exposure to trauma, abuse, car accident, communication difficulties, stress, anxiety, depression, abuse and any other issue you want to address. I specialize in working directly with first responders and their families, crisis intervention, trauma-related care, addictions, co-occurring disorders, grief and relationship issues.
Life presents many obstacles and sometimes they are difficult to overcome on our own. If you are struggling to overcome a life challenge (small or large), I am here to help. These challenges may include relationship issues, divorce, exposure to trauma, abuse, car accident, communication difficulties, stress, anxiety, depression, abuse and any other issue you want to address. I specialize in working directly with first responders and their families, crisis intervention, trauma-related care, addictions, co-occurring disorders, grief and relationship issues.
Breaking the Cycle Counseling Inc. is dedicated to exactly what it's name says, breaking the cycle. We are excited about our mission and look forward to reaching those suffering in the cycle that has consumed their lives; cycle of abuse, cycle of addiction, the many cycles of depression or anxiety, cycle of life and whatever it brings. Breaking the Cycle Counseling also provides free counseling services to communities in San Diego. Our dedicated team of master-level licensed, associate, and practicum therapists help individuals break free from cycles that hold them back, promoting healing and well-being for all.
Breaking the Cycle Counseling Inc. is dedicated to exactly what it's name says, breaking the cycle. We are excited about our mission and look forward to reaching those suffering in the cycle that has consumed their lives; cycle of abuse, cycle of addiction, the many cycles of depression or anxiety, cycle of life and whatever it brings. Breaking the Cycle Counseling also provides free counseling services to communities in San Diego. Our dedicated team of master-level licensed, associate, and practicum therapists help individuals break free from cycles that hold them back, promoting healing and well-being for all.
You've learned to survive what you should never have endured, yet survival mode won’t turn off. You feel too much and not enough, carrying a quiet belief you're broken. Trauma still lives in your body... it is showing up as anxiety, numbness, or sudden overwhelm. You move through your day holding it all together, caring for others, doing what needs to be done. But then it gets quiet... maybe you’re lying in bed at night, your mind won’t slow down, or you feel that familiar heaviness settle in your chest. Trust feels distant, even within yourself. In those moments, you don’t just want to cope, you want to feel like you again.
You've learned to survive what you should never have endured, yet survival mode won’t turn off. You feel too much and not enough, carrying a quiet belief you're broken. Trauma still lives in your body... it is showing up as anxiety, numbness, or sudden overwhelm. You move through your day holding it all together, caring for others, doing what needs to be done. But then it gets quiet... maybe you’re lying in bed at night, your mind won’t slow down, or you feel that familiar heaviness settle in your chest. Trust feels distant, even within yourself. In those moments, you don’t just want to cope, you want to feel like you again.
Thank you for looking for help. The world needs healthy relationships. Our ability to relate to each other, and build community, is the great power of the people. I assist folks with unsatisfactory relationships that cause distress. Reduc frequent arguing and find resolution. Restore the energy of your relationships and manage the distress. Whether it's a partnership in crisis or a fractured familial relationship or friendship. All relationships deserve restoration. All love is worth an attempt to understand.
Thank you for looking for help. The world needs healthy relationships. Our ability to relate to each other, and build community, is the great power of the people. I assist folks with unsatisfactory relationships that cause distress. Reduc frequent arguing and find resolution. Restore the energy of your relationships and manage the distress. Whether it's a partnership in crisis or a fractured familial relationship or friendship. All relationships deserve restoration. All love is worth an attempt to understand.
Hi there! I'm glad you're here. Starting therapy takes a lot of vulnerability, and finding the right fit is vital. I take a collaborative, genuine, and client-centered approach to encourage your autonomy and help you feel empowered in therapy. I have experience working with a wide variety of mental health challenges, but specialize in working with PTSD, depression/anxiety, and supporting clients during big life transitions such as going to college or becoming a parent.
Hi there! I'm glad you're here. Starting therapy takes a lot of vulnerability, and finding the right fit is vital. I take a collaborative, genuine, and client-centered approach to encourage your autonomy and help you feel empowered in therapy. I have experience working with a wide variety of mental health challenges, but specialize in working with PTSD, depression/anxiety, and supporting clients during big life transitions such as going to college or becoming a parent.
Hello, my name is David Squire and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 36 years' experience helping people sort through and resolve challenges affecting their body, nervous system, mind, emotions, self-image, relationships and work. My approach to therapy is one that understands we all need help working through situations or issues that are too difficult to solve alone until we get the help we need. I take into account the person and their interactions with their environment.
Hello, my name is David Squire and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 36 years' experience helping people sort through and resolve challenges affecting their body, nervous system, mind, emotions, self-image, relationships and work. My approach to therapy is one that understands we all need help working through situations or issues that are too difficult to solve alone until we get the help we need. I take into account the person and their interactions with their environment.
I am committed to supporting clients through the challenges of life. I believe that human beings learn and grow in relationships and I am honored to be part of a relationship that allows my clients to safely explore their historical and current experiences to determine what is working and what can be worked on. My focus is on relational work, whether that be relationships with others or relationship with the self and see couples and individuals to explore how to best highlight what is working and learn skills to feel more capable to navigate life.
I am committed to supporting clients through the challenges of life. I believe that human beings learn and grow in relationships and I am honored to be part of a relationship that allows my clients to safely explore their historical and current experiences to determine what is working and what can be worked on. My focus is on relational work, whether that be relationships with others or relationship with the self and see couples and individuals to explore how to best highlight what is working and learn skills to feel more capable to navigate life.
The population I generally provide services for struggle with the following issues and symptoms: depression, anxiety, anger management, relationship issues/conflicts, social/peer challenges, parenting difficulties, LGBTQ challenges, trauma, parent-child conflicts, behavioral problems, adjustment issues, mood disregulation, grief & loss. Most clients, like everyone in life, are looking for relief from difficult situations and troubling symptoms, a sense of comfort within their own skin. They have the desire towards alleviating their distress and looking for professional help.
The population I generally provide services for struggle with the following issues and symptoms: depression, anxiety, anger management, relationship issues/conflicts, social/peer challenges, parenting difficulties, LGBTQ challenges, trauma, parent-child conflicts, behavioral problems, adjustment issues, mood disregulation, grief & loss. Most clients, like everyone in life, are looking for relief from difficult situations and troubling symptoms, a sense of comfort within their own skin. They have the desire towards alleviating their distress and looking for professional help.
My passion is to empower those that have not found their potential. We all have our own stories and experiences which makes us perfect candidates for success when we have the right support. Whether you have lived it, experienced it or witnessed it, the effects of trauma are devastating. Quit beating yourself up. It is time to heal. With 20 years experience in addiction and over 10 working with trauma, it is time to recover from the past, survive the present, and flourish into the future. It all starts with you.
My passion is to empower those that have not found their potential. We all have our own stories and experiences which makes us perfect candidates for success when we have the right support. Whether you have lived it, experienced it or witnessed it, the effects of trauma are devastating. Quit beating yourself up. It is time to heal. With 20 years experience in addiction and over 10 working with trauma, it is time to recover from the past, survive the present, and flourish into the future. It all starts with you.
Silva Family Therapy, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, APCC, AMFT
1 Endorsed
Santee, CA 92071
SFTi is all about helping others find their potential. Uncertainty might not have ever felt so strong but these last few years has created so much self doubt, instability, mistrust, and chaos. Sadly, for many this is what their whole life has felt like. When dealing with trauma, addiction, Identity, or abuse this is your life. Who can I trust? Where will I go? What can I do? SFTi staffs experienced trauma informed therapists specializing in EMDR, Addiction, LGBTQIA, Body Positive, Domestic Violence, and PTSD.
SFTi is all about helping others find their potential. Uncertainty might not have ever felt so strong but these last few years has created so much self doubt, instability, mistrust, and chaos. Sadly, for many this is what their whole life has felt like. When dealing with trauma, addiction, Identity, or abuse this is your life. Who can I trust? Where will I go? What can I do? SFTi staffs experienced trauma informed therapists specializing in EMDR, Addiction, LGBTQIA, Body Positive, Domestic Violence, and PTSD.
My goal is to create a safe place where you feel listened to non-judgmentally, comfortable, and supported, and to find your solutions together.
My goal is to create a safe place where you feel listened to non-judgmentally, comfortable, and supported, and to find your solutions together.
Hello, my name is Stephanie Fierro-Haldorson. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have experience working with couples, LGBTQIA+ community, adolescents, foster youth, trauma, addiction, and children ages 5-17. I have worked with so many different persons. I am comfortable working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community (adults and children), trauma, foster youth, couples, those with addiction, anxiety, and depression.
Hello, my name is Stephanie Fierro-Haldorson. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have experience working with couples, LGBTQIA+ community, adolescents, foster youth, trauma, addiction, and children ages 5-17. I have worked with so many different persons. I am comfortable working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community (adults and children), trauma, foster youth, couples, those with addiction, anxiety, and depression.
I work with clients that have a wide range of mental health challenges including, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, grief, & relational problems. I enjoy working with diverse population to address intersectional concepts that impact mental health. I take pleasure in working with young adults and adults. I believe people deserve to be happy, successful. I always strive to help find the strength and motivation to work towards that happiness and success.
I work with clients that have a wide range of mental health challenges including, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, grief, & relational problems. I enjoy working with diverse population to address intersectional concepts that impact mental health. I take pleasure in working with young adults and adults. I believe people deserve to be happy, successful. I always strive to help find the strength and motivation to work towards that happiness and success.
In my experiences in working with children and their families in various capacities for close to 30 years has given me a heart for caring. I have been a foster parent, preschool teacher and director, a child development instructor at a communnity college for over 20 years and a clinical supervisor to numerous trainees and interns who became wonderful clinicians. I am also the mother to 4 grown children (one with ADHD) and the grandparent to 13.
In my experiences in working with children and their families in various capacities for close to 30 years has given me a heart for caring. I have been a foster parent, preschool teacher and director, a child development instructor at a communnity college for over 20 years and a clinical supervisor to numerous trainees and interns who became wonderful clinicians. I am also the mother to 4 grown children (one with ADHD) and the grandparent to 13.
I take a client-centered approach to work with all my clients, as each person is unique, and a specific treatment plan will accommodate healing. I have extensive experience with trauma, and I am EMDR-trained.
I take a client-centered approach to work with all my clients, as each person is unique, and a specific treatment plan will accommodate healing. I have extensive experience with trauma, and I am EMDR-trained.
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