Multiracial Therapists in Solana Beach, CA
I'm a somatic therapist who specializes in EMDR. The thing that sparks the most joy for me as a therapist is being the catalyst for positive change. A guide to help individuals find peace within themselves. I love being able to shed light on shadows that might have been overlooked, helping individuals and couples make permanent changes in order for them to reach their full potential, and live their best life. I believe that through our own introspection and deep work we can unlock a world of opportunities.
I'm a somatic therapist who specializes in EMDR. The thing that sparks the most joy for me as a therapist is being the catalyst for positive change. A guide to help individuals find peace within themselves. I love being able to shed light on shadows that might have been overlooked, helping individuals and couples make permanent changes in order for them to reach their full potential, and live their best life. I believe that through our own introspection and deep work we can unlock a world of opportunities.
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.
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.
You may be a late-diagnosed or self-diagnosed neurodivergent adult—autistic, ADHD, or both—who functions well on the surface but feels chronically exhausted beneath it. Years of masking—monitoring your tone, reactions, productivity, attention, and social cues—can quietly lead to burnout, anxiety, and a sense that life requires constant effort. I specialize in working with neurodivergent adults who are ready to reduce masking, rebuild energy, and develop a way of living that supports their nervous system, values, & long-term independence.
You may be a late-diagnosed or self-diagnosed neurodivergent adult—autistic, ADHD, or both—who functions well on the surface but feels chronically exhausted beneath it. Years of masking—monitoring your tone, reactions, productivity, attention, and social cues—can quietly lead to burnout, anxiety, and a sense that life requires constant effort. I specialize in working with neurodivergent adults who are ready to reduce masking, rebuild energy, and develop a way of living that supports their nervous system, values, & long-term independence.
Together we will explore the root cause of your struggles and find alternative and healthier ways to cope. I operate from a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed lens, focusing on how your unique experiences, challenges, and mental well-being is impacted. Together we will build upon strengths that are inherently present as we collaborate on your path to emotional healing and wellness.
Together we will explore the root cause of your struggles and find alternative and healthier ways to cope. I operate from a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed lens, focusing on how your unique experiences, challenges, and mental well-being is impacted. Together we will build upon strengths that are inherently present as we collaborate on your path to emotional healing and wellness.
Life transitions can throw us off balance, bringing a wave of emotional challenges. Whether it's adjusting after a breakup, coping with loss, or simply trying to learn how to be more vulnerable, these transitions can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck. You're looking for a way to give yourself permission to experience the big feelings, explore and process these emotions, develop coping strategies, and regain a sense of stability and purpose. You hope to can emerge stronger, more resilient, and better equipped to take on these challenges in the future.
Life transitions can throw us off balance, bringing a wave of emotional challenges. Whether it's adjusting after a breakup, coping with loss, or simply trying to learn how to be more vulnerable, these transitions can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck. You're looking for a way to give yourself permission to experience the big feelings, explore and process these emotions, develop coping strategies, and regain a sense of stability and purpose. You hope to can emerge stronger, more resilient, and better equipped to take on these challenges in the future.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your
needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Or perhaps you've experienced trauma in your life and it is not resolved? Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. Let me be the one to listen, support, and assist you in your journey.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your
needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Or perhaps you've experienced trauma in your life and it is not resolved? Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. Let me be the one to listen, support, and assist you in your journey.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, self-doubt, and challenges with self-esteem and confidence in relationships, personal growth, and life transitions. This can show up as overthinking, difficulty trusting oneself, or repeating unfulfilling relationship patterns. I provide a supportive and relational space to build self-worth, strengthen self-confidence, and develop a more grounded and authentic sense of self. My approach is collaborative, relational, and culturally informed. I focus on helping you understand the emotional and relational patterns that impact how you think, connect, and respond.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, self-doubt, and challenges with self-esteem and confidence in relationships, personal growth, and life transitions. This can show up as overthinking, difficulty trusting oneself, or repeating unfulfilling relationship patterns. I provide a supportive and relational space to build self-worth, strengthen self-confidence, and develop a more grounded and authentic sense of self. My approach is collaborative, relational, and culturally informed. I focus on helping you understand the emotional and relational patterns that impact how you think, connect, and respond.
Let’s say it...life can be hard! It takes courage to ask for help and I’m here to help you develop greater self-understanding and to cope with your concerns better. Family and relationship problems, microaggressions and discriminations, financial stress, work and academic demands can sometimes feel overwhelming. Unmanaged self-critical thoughts and rejection of our natural emotions make it worse and can lead to depression and excess anxiety. You may find that the coping strategies you’ve used in the past are no longer working for you. Well, I am here to help support your journey towards building the sort of life you want.
Let’s say it...life can be hard! It takes courage to ask for help and I’m here to help you develop greater self-understanding and to cope with your concerns better. Family and relationship problems, microaggressions and discriminations, financial stress, work and academic demands can sometimes feel overwhelming. Unmanaged self-critical thoughts and rejection of our natural emotions make it worse and can lead to depression and excess anxiety. You may find that the coping strategies you’ve used in the past are no longer working for you. Well, I am here to help support your journey towards building the sort of life you want.
Hi there, I'm Bertha! Welcome. Therapy is a journey we walk together. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I'm bilingual in English y hablo español, so you can choose the language that feels most comfortable for you. I work with individuals and families to explore emotions, build resilience, and find balance in a safe, supportive space. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, focusing on helping you build awareness, emotional balance, and resilience. Together, we'll explore your experiences and work toward your goals, creating a safe space where you feel seen, steady, and empowered.
Hi there, I'm Bertha! Welcome. Therapy is a journey we walk together. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I'm bilingual in English y hablo español, so you can choose the language that feels most comfortable for you. I work with individuals and families to explore emotions, build resilience, and find balance in a safe, supportive space. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, focusing on helping you build awareness, emotional balance, and resilience. Together, we'll explore your experiences and work toward your goals, creating a safe space where you feel seen, steady, and empowered.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with compassion and care. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, using a warm, client-centered approach to support healing, growth, and resilience. My approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered. I create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions while building on your strengths. Together, we’ll develop healthy coping tools, increase self-awareness, and work toward lasting change and emotional well-being.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with compassion and care. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, using a warm, client-centered approach to support healing, growth, and resilience. My approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered. I create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions while building on your strengths. Together, we’ll develop healthy coping tools, increase self-awareness, and work toward lasting change and emotional well-being.
When your child is hurting, it can leave you feeling helpless. You may notice your child lashing out, withdrawing, or struggling to connect with others. Perhaps they’re struggling with anxiety, overwhelming emotions, or acting out in ways you don’t recognize. Maybe you notice them coping through self-harm, disordered eating, or substance use. Or maybe your child has recently come out to you, is exploring their sexuality or gender identity, and your family is navigating uncharted waters together. You want to support your child – but you’re not sure where to begin.
When your child is hurting, it can leave you feeling helpless. You may notice your child lashing out, withdrawing, or struggling to connect with others. Perhaps they’re struggling with anxiety, overwhelming emotions, or acting out in ways you don’t recognize. Maybe you notice them coping through self-harm, disordered eating, or substance use. Or maybe your child has recently come out to you, is exploring their sexuality or gender identity, and your family is navigating uncharted waters together. You want to support your child – but you’re not sure where to begin.
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People sometimes wonder if their challenges are serious enough to warrant therapy. If you are feeling upset often, not recovering quickly from hurt feelings, feeling stuck, and you think things could get better, we should talk. Sometimes people minimize or downplay the severity of their own suffering because they feel they should not be suffering. The truth is how you feel matters and you can be happier in life. Some people only engage in therapy for a couple months, but others have more complicated goals and we meet for longer periods like for 4-6 months.
People sometimes wonder if their challenges are serious enough to warrant therapy. If you are feeling upset often, not recovering quickly from hurt feelings, feeling stuck, and you think things could get better, we should talk. Sometimes people minimize or downplay the severity of their own suffering because they feel they should not be suffering. The truth is how you feel matters and you can be happier in life. Some people only engage in therapy for a couple months, but others have more complicated goals and we meet for longer periods like for 4-6 months.
Brittany Nicole James-Vilavanh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, MS
3 Endorsed
La Jolla, CA 92037
Has survival mode kept you in a constant loop of feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and disconnected? Do you struggle to communicate, and understand your partner, or are you feeling burnt-out and demotivated due to limited work-life balance. These are common feelings we encounter in a world where we are conditioned to prioritize productivity, ignore passion and self abandon. Therapy provides the space to slow down and give yourself the care, compassion and curiosity that you deserve. While identifying patterns in thinking and behaviors that limit your ability to show up authentically and experience all that life has to offer.
Has survival mode kept you in a constant loop of feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and disconnected? Do you struggle to communicate, and understand your partner, or are you feeling burnt-out and demotivated due to limited work-life balance. These are common feelings we encounter in a world where we are conditioned to prioritize productivity, ignore passion and self abandon. Therapy provides the space to slow down and give yourself the care, compassion and curiosity that you deserve. While identifying patterns in thinking and behaviors that limit your ability to show up authentically and experience all that life has to offer.
Limited In Person availability 11am-2pm Tu-W-Th. You are only human. This means needing secure, safe attachments with others in order to thrive. You want freedom from anxiety, depression, or trauma. You’re experiencing conflicts in your most important relationships. These problems often block us from feeling confident or thinking clearly. You may be out of energy trying to these solve issues on your own. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I support individuals and relationships through solution-focused and strengths-based approaches.
Limited In Person availability 11am-2pm Tu-W-Th. You are only human. This means needing secure, safe attachments with others in order to thrive. You want freedom from anxiety, depression, or trauma. You’re experiencing conflicts in your most important relationships. These problems often block us from feeling confident or thinking clearly. You may be out of energy trying to these solve issues on your own. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I support individuals and relationships through solution-focused and strengths-based approaches.
Sometimes life doesn’t unfold the way we imagined. You may be holding it all together on the outside, while inside feeling anxious, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Maybe you’re navigating a big life change, questioning who you are, or carrying emotions that feel too heavy to hold alone. Therapy can be a space to pause, exhale, and reconnect with yourself. I work with individuals and couples who want to feel more grounded, understood, and connected.
Sometimes life doesn’t unfold the way we imagined. You may be holding it all together on the outside, while inside feeling anxious, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Maybe you’re navigating a big life change, questioning who you are, or carrying emotions that feel too heavy to hold alone. Therapy can be a space to pause, exhale, and reconnect with yourself. I work with individuals and couples who want to feel more grounded, understood, and connected.
I'm Alexis, a queer, black, biracial, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher.
I work with adults, teens and couples and am passionate about working with queer and trans communities, BIPOC communities, as well as walking alongside those on a journey of finding body acceptance, body liberation, and fostering self-compassion. My specialties include LGBTQ+ Issues, Identity Exploration, Grief, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem and Trauma.
I'm Alexis, a queer, black, biracial, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher.
I work with adults, teens and couples and am passionate about working with queer and trans communities, BIPOC communities, as well as walking alongside those on a journey of finding body acceptance, body liberation, and fostering self-compassion. My specialties include LGBTQ+ Issues, Identity Exploration, Grief, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem and Trauma.
When was the last time you offered yourself the same compassion you give to others? If you've spent your life honoring family or cultural expectations, or feeling like you had to earn your worth by being strong, successful, or dependable, you're not alone. You may be carrying patterns of protection and survival that once helped you navigate life, but now leave you feeling anxious, disconnected, or overwhelmed. Together, we'll explore the experiences that shaped you, process what still feels unresolved, and build skills to support emotional balance and self-compassion while staying connected to the people and values that matter most.
When was the last time you offered yourself the same compassion you give to others? If you've spent your life honoring family or cultural expectations, or feeling like you had to earn your worth by being strong, successful, or dependable, you're not alone. You may be carrying patterns of protection and survival that once helped you navigate life, but now leave you feeling anxious, disconnected, or overwhelmed. Together, we'll explore the experiences that shaped you, process what still feels unresolved, and build skills to support emotional balance and self-compassion while staying connected to the people and values that matter most.
Clients who work with me will find an inviting and collaborative environment where they can bring their “whole” self, the “messy” parts included, and engage in a process to better understand their stories and contexts, while receiving practical suggestions to support their experiences both during and outside of therapy sessions. I enjoy working with clients who wish to get unstuck from repetitive, troublesome, or self-defeating patterns of relating to themselves, others, or their world.
Clients who work with me will find an inviting and collaborative environment where they can bring their “whole” self, the “messy” parts included, and engage in a process to better understand their stories and contexts, while receiving practical suggestions to support their experiences both during and outside of therapy sessions. I enjoy working with clients who wish to get unstuck from repetitive, troublesome, or self-defeating patterns of relating to themselves, others, or their world.
I work in a collaborative process with older teens (15+ years old), adults, and couples who are motivated to find their inner voice and know their highest selves. My clients are focused on setting boundaries, assertive and effective communication skills, healthy relationships, self-advocacy, and self-efficacy. My clients can meet weekly, are willing to reflect on sessions outside of the therapeutic hour, and are receptive to occasional homework. I am here to meet you halfway.
I work in a collaborative process with older teens (15+ years old), adults, and couples who are motivated to find their inner voice and know their highest selves. My clients are focused on setting boundaries, assertive and effective communication skills, healthy relationships, self-advocacy, and self-efficacy. My clients can meet weekly, are willing to reflect on sessions outside of the therapeutic hour, and are receptive to occasional homework. I am here to meet you halfway.
Do you look like you “have it all together” but still feel anxious, restless, or stuck inside? Maybe your mind won’t slow down, sleep is hard to come by, or you keep falling into the same relationship patterns that leave you drained. You may feel like you’re constantly people-pleasing or holding back your true voice. Therapy can help you break free from these cycles, quiet racing thoughts, and learn how to set healthy boundaries. Together, we’ll create space for you to feel calmer, more confident, and more at ease in your own skin.
Do you look like you “have it all together” but still feel anxious, restless, or stuck inside? Maybe your mind won’t slow down, sleep is hard to come by, or you keep falling into the same relationship patterns that leave you drained. You may feel like you’re constantly people-pleasing or holding back your true voice. Therapy can help you break free from these cycles, quiet racing thoughts, and learn how to set healthy boundaries. Together, we’ll create space for you to feel calmer, more confident, and more at ease in your own skin.
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Why might mixed race or multiracial identity be important to address in therapy?
Mixed race or multiracial identity can shape how you understand yourself and relate to others around you, so it is natural that this identity may be important to speak about in therapy. If you identify as mixed race, you may find it helpful to speak with a therapist about identity, belonging, racism, cultural disconnection, or feeling pressure to “choose” one part of your background over another. A therapist who understands or shares your mixed race identity may be better able to support conversations about your experiences. A shared background may also strengthen the therapeutic alliance, which refers to the working relationship between you and your therapist and is tied to positive therapy outcomes.
How can a mixed race therapist support couples counseling or family therapy?
Like other therapists, mixed race therapists can support couples and families with a broad range of concerns, including communication challenges, conflict, parenting, life transitions, and relationship stress. However, therapists who personally identify as mixed race may be especially helpful when race, culture, or ethnicity are part of the concerns being discussed, such as when partners come from different cultural backgrounds and are navigating differing personal or community expectations. A mixed race therapist may also help couples and families explore how identity shapes each person’s experience in the relationship. Family members, for instance, may not experience race or culture in the same way, even within the same household. Therapy can offer a space to talk through these differences.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience working with mixed race or multiracial clients?
The initial consultation, which is typically a brief phone or video call, can be a good time to ask about a therapist’s experience working with multiracial clients. You can ask specific questions, such as “Do you have experience working with multiracial clients?” or broader questions, such as “How do you approach cultural identity in your practice?” As sessions begin, it can be helpful to notice how the therapist responds to your concerns. A good therapist should respond with respect, curiosity, and cultural humility. If you feel dismissed or misunderstood, or if you find yourself having to explain your beliefs or cultural context constantly, it may be worth considering another therapist.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of mixed race therapists?
The directory of mixed race therapists includes therapists who have shared their mixed race or multiracial identity in their profiles, as well as therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with mixed race clients, regardless of their own background. Not all therapists choose to disclose this information on their profile, and these individuals may not appear in search results for this reason.