Female Therapists in Solana Beach, CA
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Aliza Ostrosky
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RYT
Verified
Verified
I help adults, in particular
women
and couples, thrive and enhance their well-being.
Finding a therapist can be daunting, but remember, you made it this far, and it takes courage and vulnerability to seek support. Whether it’s work-life balance, stress and burnout, fertility or trying to conceive struggles, pregnancy and postpartum stress, relationship concerns, family conflict, anxiety, self-esteem or other emotional health issues, you are not ALONE. Life can be difficult to navigate but I have hope that together we can achieve your goals, identify your strengths and get to a point where you are living authentically and fully. BILINGUAL: Spanish & English
Katherine Clark
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
With experience working in a domestic violence shelter and in a college counseling department, I particularly enjoy working with
women
who are facing challenges like leaving an abusive relationship or returning to school to pursue a new career.
Are you feeling so overwhelmed by problems that you've given up hope things will ever change? Do you lose sleep worrying that whatever you do won't be enough? I'd like to help you re-discover your strengths so you can accomplish what seems impossible. Whether it's a dream to begin a new career, to overcome the lingering effects of childhood neglect or trauma, or to raise happy, healthy children, I can help.
Waitlist for new clients
Linda S. Rose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LPCC, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction and/or low self-esteem? Do you long to be in a healthy, committed relationship but don't know how? With 20+ years' experience, I offer inspired, compassionate counseling for
women
, men, and children that will assist you with identifying and overcoming barriers to your well-being. I use an integrative approach tailored to your specific goals. For individuals, I offer expertise in healing the issues of adult children of alcoholics, adult children of narcissistic parents, abuse, depression, anxiety, addiction, codependency, and coping with mental illness in a family member.
Tiffany Tran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified
Verified
Hi! My name is Tiffany and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I was born and raised in occupied Tongva land (Los Angeles), and I am the child of Chinese-Vietnamese refugees. I speak English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. I was a first-generation college student and a student organizer as an undergraduate and graduate student. I hold a Masters in Asian American studies (ethnic studies) and a Masters in Social Work. I have extensively worked with formerly incarcerated folks and folks who identified as unhoused, refugee, immigrant, and victims of sexual assault. I became a therapist to work with BIPOC communities, especially
women
of color.
Tecia Giusta
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I help
women
let go of anxiety and live a more peaceful life based on what matters most to them. You may appear confident and calm, but you question your decisions and focus on your mistakes. You want to learn how to stop the anxious thoughts, to feel more confident and thrive. You may be feeling stuck in a relationship, a career, or a painful situation, like infertility.
Sheila Henry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Although I am highly experienced in working with anxiety and trauma, my passion is to help
women
over 50 get into a loving relationship. Are you lonely? Being lonely has many ill effects upon your health and quality of life. Love adds years of better health and a longer life. I specialize in helping
women
get rid of past baggage (such as trauma, physical or emotional abuse not being able to receive love.) You will learn how to avoid repeating past dysfunctional patterns, and then how find the man to create the great relationship of your dreams.
Kate Pruefer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
As an experienced clinician, I am honored and happy to assist you and your loved ones on your path toward greater life satisfaction and peace of mind. I specialize in individual work with
women
and teenage girls, family and couples counseling, separation and divorce issues, trauma/abuse recovery and addiction recovery. I love to help children and adolescents express their feelings in a warm and relaxed environment in a garden setting. Addressing mood struggles as well as life challenges and transitions, my work is solution-focused, interactive and goal-oriented.
Sue Shrinkle-Emmons
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work with
women
ages 19+ and the LGBTQ+ population to help you clarify values, address traumas, enhance your emotion management, and feel more powerful without neglecting others in your life. Our work together will involve identifying the ways to strengthen your whole self. To do this, I take into account your family of origin, your current family, your involvement with other practitioners, spiritual practices, and community-supportive resources. I help you optimize your overall wellness by addressing any functional limitations from an integrative medicine for mental health perspective.
Rhonda E. Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you a
woman
feeling sad, anxious, or just not yourself? Do you overthink the past? Worry too much about the future? Reach for quick fixes that don’t work? Or do you ignore the problem and tell yourself that eventually, things will change? Your sad thoughts and anxious feelings zap your energy. Unfortunately, your quick fixes only cause more painful struggles, and distancing yourself from the problem only worsens things. There is a reason for your sadness, worry, dependency, and detachment. Reaching out for help is the courageous first step toward finding relief and a solution.
Steffany Hardison
HP, LMT
She studied at Brigham Young University-Hawaii, the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, Arizona School of Massage Therapy and Arizona State University, where she earned a degree in Psychology and
Women
and Gender Studies.
♡ YOU BELONG HERE ♡ ...................................................................................…...…... It takes courage to ask for help, especially when you’re hurting. Maybe it feels like no one understands. Maybe it feels like no one cares. Maybe it feels like life is too much. Maybe you just need someone to listen, or guide, with love. Here we are.
Erin M Grimes
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I provide therapy for teens, individuals, couples and famiIies. Managing life stress & the impact of social media as well as therapy & assessment of ADHD are specialities of mine. I offer forensic services and therapy services for divorce. I consult with pediatiricans, teachers and lawyers. I work with patients with chronic health problems and drug & alcohol problems and their families. I use CBT and mindfulness and meditation approaches. I focus on wellness and the importance of healthy lifestyles and good support systems at home and socially. I love my work and have been practicing clinically for 14 years.
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Dr. Michele Jensen
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you or someone you care about overwhelmed by your relationship with food? Alcohol or Drugs? Do you struggle with feeling emotions and end up reaching for 'something' in order to cope? Do your relationships seem to fall apart or always leave you unsatisfied? Wish things were different? Do you need encouragement and guidance to change? I'm here to help! I specialize in the treatment of individuals and families struggling with the damaging effects of eating disorders and addiction.
Kim Ajlouny
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Seeking therapy is a wonderful gift to give your self! I will assist you in identifying unhealthy patterns that are obstacles to having a satisfying and productive life. Do you continually self-sabotage, repeat unhealthy relationship patterns or struggle with boundaries and self-worth? I believe the key is tapping into one's original self-love that may be long-buried or difficult to recognize. Let me help you be your best, authentic self.
Jennifer Busico
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I help individuals, children, families, and couples resolve problems by empowering them to self-regulate, overcome challenges, and create change. I have clinical experience treating trauma, depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, and relational distress. I utilize systemic, cognitive-behavioral, and strength-based therapies to uncover the factors reinforcing symptoms, develop alternative ways of processing, and enhance one's quality of life. I take great pride in helping clients through their healing journey. I recognize that each individual and problem is unique and formulate treatment plans accordingly.
Mallory Mitchell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My passion is for people and their relationships. Eastern thought teaches us that pain is inevitable, suffering is optional; life and relationships have the ability to create struggles in everyday life that creates pain, but it is through our attitudes, behaviors, and meaning that we place ourselves in situations where we create our own suffering. By helping people find the tools to cultivate their unique skills, I believe we can find the hope and fulfillment to overcome our suffering. My focus is on individuals and couples as they search for connection, intimacy, love and success.
Not accepting new clients
Jaqueline Kiefer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I work collaboratively with clients to help you identify and pursue your goals, improve the quality of your relationships, and achieve a greater sense of life satisfaction. I provide a safe and supportive atmosphere to discuss whatever you wish. My style is interactive, and I offer guidance and direction, and use humor when appropriate. My approach often focuses on how past experiences affect the choices we make and who we are in our current life. We will work together to understand your strengths, limitations and any obstacles that prevent you from being fully satisfied in your life.
Anjou Parekh
Counselor, MHS, MS, LPCC
Verified
Verified
If you are facing life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, or grief and loss, I would be honored to support you. My experience includes working with adults and adolescents in a private practice, a community college, and a hospice on a wide range of issues. In all of these settings, I have accompanied clients from varied cultural and linguistic backgrounds through their life journeys.
Sylvia Camfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Welcome to my profile. I am a LCSW and have been providing Mental Health counseling for nearly 24 years. My years of experience include working at a birthing and trauma hospital as well as the Veterans Health Administration. I am here to help You be as healthy as you can be. I offer client centered treatment to help you enhance your quality of life.
Not accepting new clients
Kelly M Hee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEDS
Verified
Verified
Welcome! I am an IAEDP Certified Eating Disorder Specialist that is licensed in both CA and HI. My approach to therapy comes from a humanistic standpoint, helping clients to better understand patterns that cause chaos or dysfunction in their lives. I work with those who come in to assist them in developing understanding, compassion, and knowledge around this chaos; as well as skills to overcome these difficulties. Each person's treatment, session, and therapy is individually personalized to meet your specific needs. I come from a person-centered approach, and practice mostly CBT, ACT and emphasize the therapeutic relationship.
Sufi Farkhan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PsyD
Verified
Verified
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.