Emotional Regulation Therapists in Solana Beach, CA
My ideal clients are adults, couples, and adolescents who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the joy they want in their lives. Many come in navigating stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or a sense that something is missing. At PsyNamic, we offer a supportive, collaborative environment where clients can explore barriers to joy, gain insight into long‑standing patterns, and take meaningful steps toward internal peace, emotional clarity, and a more grounded sense of purpose.
My ideal clients are adults, couples, and adolescents who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the joy they want in their lives. Many come in navigating stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or a sense that something is missing. At PsyNamic, we offer a supportive, collaborative environment where clients can explore barriers to joy, gain insight into long‑standing patterns, and take meaningful steps toward internal peace, emotional clarity, and a more grounded sense of purpose.
Hi there, I'm Steph! I'm a counselor and coach offering virtual sessions, and hybrid sessions between San Diego and the Bay Area.
I like to think of therapy as if I'm joining you as a companion and guide as you wade into the liminal, "becoming" spaces of life. I'll weather and celebrate the many facets of the human experience alongside you, setting you up to navigate the steps of the journey with mindful centeredness and self-realization.
Hi there, I'm Steph! I'm a counselor and coach offering virtual sessions, and hybrid sessions between San Diego and the Bay Area.
I like to think of therapy as if I'm joining you as a companion and guide as you wade into the liminal, "becoming" spaces of life. I'll weather and celebrate the many facets of the human experience alongside you, setting you up to navigate the steps of the journey with mindful centeredness and self-realization.
Welcoming New Patients! Natalie is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, Tricare, and more), and has same-week appointments available. Grounding her practice in warmth and compassion, Natalie helps clients understand how past relationships and life experiences may be shaping the way they feel, cope, and connect with others today. She has extensive experience helping clients who have experienced trauma, as well as those managing more than one challenge at a time.
Welcoming New Patients! Natalie is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, Tricare, and more), and has same-week appointments available. Grounding her practice in warmth and compassion, Natalie helps clients understand how past relationships and life experiences may be shaping the way they feel, cope, and connect with others today. She has extensive experience helping clients who have experienced trauma, as well as those managing more than one challenge at a time.
Feeling disconnected from yourself or your relationships? Struggling with stress, anxiety, or feeling stuck? Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, facing relationship conflict, or struggling to feel like yourself, therapy can help you find clarity and create meaningful change. I work with teens, adults, and couples to feel more calm and steady, build healthier relationships, and better understand themselves.
Feeling disconnected from yourself or your relationships? Struggling with stress, anxiety, or feeling stuck? Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, facing relationship conflict, or struggling to feel like yourself, therapy can help you find clarity and create meaningful change. I work with teens, adults, and couples to feel more calm and steady, build healthier relationships, and better understand themselves.
You look high-functioning-but inside, your nervous system is exhausted. You manage work, school, relationships and responsibilities. You show up, push through, but anxiety runs quietly in the background. Old trauma still lives in your body. You overthink, over perform, and rarely slow down.
I specialize in working with high-achieving clients & college-age young adults navigating trauma, anxiety, stress and major life transitions.Many of my clients appear "fine"on the outside but feel overwhelmed internally. With over 20 years of clinical experience, I'll help your nervous system process what talk therapy alone cannot fully resolve.
You look high-functioning-but inside, your nervous system is exhausted. You manage work, school, relationships and responsibilities. You show up, push through, but anxiety runs quietly in the background. Old trauma still lives in your body. You overthink, over perform, and rarely slow down.
I specialize in working with high-achieving clients & college-age young adults navigating trauma, anxiety, stress and major life transitions.Many of my clients appear "fine"on the outside but feel overwhelmed internally. With over 20 years of clinical experience, I'll help your nervous system process what talk therapy alone cannot fully resolve.
We help kids, teens, and young adults who struggle with anxiety gain the confidence they need to put themselves out there and build healthy relationships. Our clients struggle just like you and your kids do. Despite being bright, academically high achieving, and able to seemingly balance it all, life is still hard. When they first come in, they are in a relentless cycle of never feeling “good enough” and are stuck comparing themselves to everyone else. They may start their day with reserved hope as they head to school, and come home a total wreck. You are doing your best, but you don’t always know the right thing to say.
We help kids, teens, and young adults who struggle with anxiety gain the confidence they need to put themselves out there and build healthy relationships. Our clients struggle just like you and your kids do. Despite being bright, academically high achieving, and able to seemingly balance it all, life is still hard. When they first come in, they are in a relentless cycle of never feeling “good enough” and are stuck comparing themselves to everyone else. They may start their day with reserved hope as they head to school, and come home a total wreck. You are doing your best, but you don’t always know the right thing to say.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and licensed marriage and family therapist. I began in this field 25+ years ago. My experience includes working in private practice (20yrs), and psychiatric inpatient and outpatient facilities. Primarily I specialize in stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, difficult life situations, and relationships. I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness modalities. I enjoy working with humanistic psychology as well as whatever modality that apply. Support is provided in an understanding, respectful and caring office setting work toward toward your goals.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and licensed marriage and family therapist. I began in this field 25+ years ago. My experience includes working in private practice (20yrs), and psychiatric inpatient and outpatient facilities. Primarily I specialize in stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, difficult life situations, and relationships. I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness modalities. I enjoy working with humanistic psychology as well as whatever modality that apply. Support is provided in an understanding, respectful and caring office setting work toward toward your goals.
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We provide a therapy services to individuals, couples, and families. We provide a safe space for people to process personal their life experiences. We provide a client-centered approach to meet the client or clients needs.
We provide a therapy services to individuals, couples, and families. We provide a safe space for people to process personal their life experiences. We provide a client-centered approach to meet the client or clients needs.
Do you have an invisible disability that has changed your life, and find yourself grieving how you were before? Invisible disabilities change everything and most people around you have no idea. You look okay. You say you are fine. But underneath you are grieving & exhausted. I specialize in supporting adults living with exactly this. The challenges that go unseen by others deserve a space where nothing goes unseen. Together we explore your experience, what your carrying, build skills that help on the hard days, and work on helping you advocate for yourself in a world that can tend to dismiss those of us with Invisible Disabilities .
Do you have an invisible disability that has changed your life, and find yourself grieving how you were before? Invisible disabilities change everything and most people around you have no idea. You look okay. You say you are fine. But underneath you are grieving & exhausted. I specialize in supporting adults living with exactly this. The challenges that go unseen by others deserve a space where nothing goes unseen. Together we explore your experience, what your carrying, build skills that help on the hard days, and work on helping you advocate for yourself in a world that can tend to dismiss those of us with Invisible Disabilities .
I work with individuals who are looking to better understand themselves, heal from past or present family dynamics, and build healthier patterns in their relationships, as well as couples who want to reconnect, communicate differently, and create a relationship that feels more fulfilling and emotionally connected. I see clients exclusively via telehealth, offering the flexibility to do meaningful therapeutic work from wherever you feel most comfortable.
I work with individuals who are looking to better understand themselves, heal from past or present family dynamics, and build healthier patterns in their relationships, as well as couples who want to reconnect, communicate differently, and create a relationship that feels more fulfilling and emotionally connected. I see clients exclusively via telehealth, offering the flexibility to do meaningful therapeutic work from wherever you feel most comfortable.
I provide therapy to those seeking an authentic and compassionate provider. I have clinical expertise in helping individuals who are overwhelmed with intense emotion learn to manage their distress in an adaptive and meaningful way. My experience includes working with individuals grappling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, suicidal ideation, self-injurious behavior, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and general life transition difficulties. I have extensive experience supporting adolescents and young adults navigate mental health and life-transition related challenges.
I provide therapy to those seeking an authentic and compassionate provider. I have clinical expertise in helping individuals who are overwhelmed with intense emotion learn to manage their distress in an adaptive and meaningful way. My experience includes working with individuals grappling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, suicidal ideation, self-injurious behavior, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and general life transition difficulties. I have extensive experience supporting adolescents and young adults navigate mental health and life-transition related challenges.
I am Daniel Marshall, MSW, LCSW, an independent therapist based in San Diego providing dedicated 60-minute individual therapy sessions. My practice centers on culturally responsive, evidence-based care tailored to adults navigating anxiety, major life transitions, relationship dynamics, and identity development. I cultivate a grounded, collaborative, and entirely judgment-free space where you can dismantle unhelpful patterns, reconnect with your authentic agency, and build sustainable, practical strategies for long-term emotional resilience and personal clarity.
I am Daniel Marshall, MSW, LCSW, an independent therapist based in San Diego providing dedicated 60-minute individual therapy sessions. My practice centers on culturally responsive, evidence-based care tailored to adults navigating anxiety, major life transitions, relationship dynamics, and identity development. I cultivate a grounded, collaborative, and entirely judgment-free space where you can dismantle unhelpful patterns, reconnect with your authentic agency, and build sustainable, practical strategies for long-term emotional resilience and personal clarity.
Together, we'll identify triggers, strengthen emotional regulation, and build skills that lead to more calm, clarity, and control.
I support adults experiencing high anxiety, grief and loss, trauma including childhood, generational, and recent trauma, major life changes, and relationship challenges. You may overthink, replay conversations, question your decisions, feel easily overwhelmed or emotional, or struggle to trust yourself. Together, we'll explore how past experiences, family dynamics, and patterns developed over time may still affect how you think, feel, react, and relate to yourself and others today. We'll slow things down and get curious about what's happening beneath the surface. Explore what your mind and body are trying to protect.
Together, we'll identify triggers, strengthen emotional regulation, and build skills that lead to more calm, clarity, and control.
I support adults experiencing high anxiety, grief and loss, trauma including childhood, generational, and recent trauma, major life changes, and relationship challenges. You may overthink, replay conversations, question your decisions, feel easily overwhelmed or emotional, or struggle to trust yourself. Together, we'll explore how past experiences, family dynamics, and patterns developed over time may still affect how you think, feel, react, and relate to yourself and others today. We'll slow things down and get curious about what's happening beneath the surface. Explore what your mind and body are trying to protect.
As a Muslim, Afghan, and first-generation American therapist, I understand how deeply our family, culture, faith, and identities can shape the way we experience ourselves and the world. For some, these parts of life are central to what brings them to therapy, and for others, it may be less familiar territory. Either way, I believe it matters to understand the context you come from, along with the person you are becoming. I hope that therapy can be a place where you can be fully yourself and feel genuinely understood.
As a Muslim, Afghan, and first-generation American therapist, I understand how deeply our family, culture, faith, and identities can shape the way we experience ourselves and the world. For some, these parts of life are central to what brings them to therapy, and for others, it may be less familiar territory. Either way, I believe it matters to understand the context you come from, along with the person you are becoming. I hope that therapy can be a place where you can be fully yourself and feel genuinely understood.
Hsiao-Chu 'sandra'
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Life doesn’t always move in a straight line, and sometimes the pace we’re forced into doesn't match the natural rhythm of who we actually are. You might be navigating a major life transition, feeling disconnected from your own story, or carrying the heavy weight of perfectionism and modern productivity. If you are ready to explore what genuine change looks like on your own terms, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Life doesn’t always move in a straight line, and sometimes the pace we’re forced into doesn't match the natural rhythm of who we actually are. You might be navigating a major life transition, feeling disconnected from your own story, or carrying the heavy weight of perfectionism and modern productivity. If you are ready to explore what genuine change looks like on your own terms, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
If you're a lover of the ocean, like me, this may resonate with you. I believe healing and growth are much like the ocean. There are calm waters, unexpected waves, and moments when we need to pause, breathe, and find our footing again. We can't predict what waves will knock us down, but we can learn to trust ourselves to find our way to shore again. As a therapist, I offer a compassionate and grounded space where you can feel more connected to yourself, more confident in your relationships, and be more prepared to navigate life’s next chapter. I offer in person therapy in Oceanside, CA and virtual throughout California.
If you're a lover of the ocean, like me, this may resonate with you. I believe healing and growth are much like the ocean. There are calm waters, unexpected waves, and moments when we need to pause, breathe, and find our footing again. We can't predict what waves will knock us down, but we can learn to trust ourselves to find our way to shore again. As a therapist, I offer a compassionate and grounded space where you can feel more connected to yourself, more confident in your relationships, and be more prepared to navigate life’s next chapter. I offer in person therapy in Oceanside, CA and virtual throughout California.
My passion is to help people find that moment in their lives when they can truly love themselves and tap into their internal strength. I would love to be a part of your support network as you move forward in your journey towards happiness. I specialize in military life, veterans, domestic violence, child abuse, relationships, family, life transitions, grief and loss, work, and parenting.
I am licensed in the State of California, Florida, Colorado, Maine, and Idaho.
My passion is to help people find that moment in their lives when they can truly love themselves and tap into their internal strength. I would love to be a part of your support network as you move forward in your journey towards happiness. I specialize in military life, veterans, domestic violence, child abuse, relationships, family, life transitions, grief and loss, work, and parenting.
I am licensed in the State of California, Florida, Colorado, Maine, and Idaho.
I've dedicated my career to helping people understand themselves more deeply, heal from difficult experiences, and create meaningful change in their lives. Most of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected after spending much time trying to ‘fix’ or push through what they’re experiencing. As a team, we'll slow down and explore your inner world with curiosity and without judgment so you can better understand yourself, reconnect with what you need, and move through life with greater clarity, peace, and intention.
I've dedicated my career to helping people understand themselves more deeply, heal from difficult experiences, and create meaningful change in their lives. Most of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected after spending much time trying to ‘fix’ or push through what they’re experiencing. As a team, we'll slow down and explore your inner world with curiosity and without judgment so you can better understand yourself, reconnect with what you need, and move through life with greater clarity, peace, and intention.
I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, life transitions, relationship and family challenges, self-esteem, emotional regulation, and identity development.
You may be navigating anxiety, depression, stress, relationship or emotional challenges, loneliness, or a major life transition. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds. Through collaborative, trauma-informed care, we provide a warm and safe space to process your experiences, develop practical coping skills, understand patterns affecting your well-being, reconnect with your strengths, and build resilience. Our caring team of clinicians, supervisors, and support staff works together to provide high-quality, coordinated care through both in-person and telehealth services.
I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, life transitions, relationship and family challenges, self-esteem, emotional regulation, and identity development.
You may be navigating anxiety, depression, stress, relationship or emotional challenges, loneliness, or a major life transition. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds. Through collaborative, trauma-informed care, we provide a warm and safe space to process your experiences, develop practical coping skills, understand patterns affecting your well-being, reconnect with your strengths, and build resilience. Our caring team of clinicians, supervisors, and support staff works together to provide high-quality, coordinated care through both in-person and telehealth services.
Have you been Googling "how to help my anxious kid" after an exhausting bedtime, or checking WebMD for OCD symptoms at midnight to see if they match yours? You might feel overwhelmed from trying to "fix" it on your own. Whether it's social anxiety, worry that won't quit, panic, or anxiety-based behavioral issues, I work with people who are ready to finally feel better — and families ready to heal together. Some of my favorite people to work with are kids, teens, young adults, and the families who love them — people who are doing their best but feel like anxiety is running the show.
Have you been Googling "how to help my anxious kid" after an exhausting bedtime, or checking WebMD for OCD symptoms at midnight to see if they match yours? You might feel overwhelmed from trying to "fix" it on your own. Whether it's social anxiety, worry that won't quit, panic, or anxiety-based behavioral issues, I work with people who are ready to finally feel better — and families ready to heal together. Some of my favorite people to work with are kids, teens, young adults, and the families who love them — people who are doing their best but feel like anxiety is running the show.
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What are the signs that someone might struggle with emotional regulation?
Common signs that someone may struggle with emotional regulation include outbursts of strong emotion, such as anger or sadness, impulsive behavior, avoidance of difficult emotions, or extreme difficulty making decisions. People with emotional regulation difficulties may experience frequent mood swings or feel caught off guard by strong emotions. These experiences can affect personal, work, or school relationships, and may also contribute to or worsen mental health concerns.
How can therapy help with emotional regulation?
A therapist can help you understand emotional patterns and challenge automatic thoughts that may contribute to anger outbursts, impulsive behaviors, or other signs of emotion dysregulation. For instance, they may use worksheets, journaling exercises, or thought-reframing tools to help you identify triggers and respond differently. These activities often share the goal of creating more space between emotion and action. Over time, therapy can also help you recognize early warning signs of emotional distress before the emotions feel unmanageable.
Is emotional dysregulation a diagnosis?
Emotional dysregulation itself is not a diagnosis. Rather, it is a common symptom of several mental health conditions, such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder (BPD), and certain anxiety disorders. Therapy that helps improve emotional regulation can also help reduce the symptoms of related disorders. Emotional dysregulation is also often linked to life experiences such as trauma or childhood neglect. In some cases, these experiences may contribute to emotional regulation difficulties and increase the risk of developing mental health conditions.
What therapeutic approaches can help with emotion regulation?
Two common therapeutic approaches used to support emotion regulation are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). CBT helps people identify negative thoughts and thought patterns, with the goal of developing healthier ways of thinking and responding. DBT is related to CBT and was originally developed for borderline personality disorder, though it is now used for many other concerns. Emotion regulation is one of DBT’s “core skills,” alongside other skills like mindfulness and distress tolerance. Both CBT and DBT are skill-based, meaning that sessions focus on specific skills to manage emotions, such as thought records and problem-solving skills. This makes them different from traditional “talk therapy” approaches, as they place greater emphasis on learning and practicing specific strategies that can be used in moments of high emotional distress.
Can children and teens have therapy for emotional regulation?
Yes, children and teens, as well as adults, can benefit from therapy for emotional regulation. Many mental health concerns first appear in late childhood or adolescence, so therapy can help identify what may be part of normal development and what may require additional therapeutic support. Therapy can also help children and teens build lifelong emotional regulation skills. Learning these skills early can make it easier to use them during stressful or difficult situations later in life.