Psychoanalytic Therapists in Spring Valley, CA
Reaching out for support is a significant milestone in your journey toward positive change. I commend you for taking this important step and am eager to help you through this process, ensuring that your therapy experience is impactful. With over 15 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults—both individually and in groups—I have guided many through life transitions, anxiety, anger management, trauma, self-esteem issues, and everyday challenges. I truly believe that everyone has the potential to live their best life, as defined by their own standards.
Reaching out for support is a significant milestone in your journey toward positive change. I commend you for taking this important step and am eager to help you through this process, ensuring that your therapy experience is impactful. With over 15 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults—both individually and in groups—I have guided many through life transitions, anxiety, anger management, trauma, self-esteem issues, and everyday challenges. I truly believe that everyone has the potential to live their best life, as defined by their own standards.
If you're looking for some psychological facts with a bit of comedic relief, then you've found your spot! Therapy doesn't always have to be intense to get work done. I appreciate working with adults because we deserve the mental wellness to live life and actually live it! My ideal client is someone who is ready to do the work and be an active participant in their own life. I'm your biggest supporter, not enabler.
If you're looking for some psychological facts with a bit of comedic relief, then you've found your spot! Therapy doesn't always have to be intense to get work done. I appreciate working with adults because we deserve the mental wellness to live life and actually live it! My ideal client is someone who is ready to do the work and be an active participant in their own life. I'm your biggest supporter, not enabler.
Hello, I'm Sara Betti. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been working as a therapist for the past 10 years. I am interested in helping clients with their own personal growth by making changes in their life to avoid repeating old patterns. My approach is a client-centered one, that is supportive and non-judgmental. I get to know and understand my clients in order to find out what's most important for them to work on in therapy.
Hello, I'm Sara Betti. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been working as a therapist for the past 10 years. I am interested in helping clients with their own personal growth by making changes in their life to avoid repeating old patterns. My approach is a client-centered one, that is supportive and non-judgmental. I get to know and understand my clients in order to find out what's most important for them to work on in therapy.
You’ve been everything for everyone. And somewhere along the way you lost yourself. But how did this happen? Maybe it was the day you swallowed your feelings to keep the peace. Or when you started saying “I’m fine” knowing you weren't. But now, you're here. Exhausted. Tired. Disconnected. Wondering how you got so far away from yourself and how to get back. You’ve been holding it all together for everyone else. You’ve mastered being the strong one, the dependable one. You look around at the life you’ve built and still feel disconnected from yourself. To wonder if anyone sees you beyond what you can give or do. You need to see YOU!
You’ve been everything for everyone. And somewhere along the way you lost yourself. But how did this happen? Maybe it was the day you swallowed your feelings to keep the peace. Or when you started saying “I’m fine” knowing you weren't. But now, you're here. Exhausted. Tired. Disconnected. Wondering how you got so far away from yourself and how to get back. You’ve been holding it all together for everyone else. You’ve mastered being the strong one, the dependable one. You look around at the life you’ve built and still feel disconnected from yourself. To wonder if anyone sees you beyond what you can give or do. You need to see YOU!
Hi! My name is Vanessa Cruz and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based out of North San Diego County in California. I have experience working with all ages and my approach to therapy is compassion focused. I help clients develop strategies that will help them to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and overall stress. It is important to me that clients feel an ability to find their own power to be able to gain better control over their lives and be active participants of change.
Hi! My name is Vanessa Cruz and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based out of North San Diego County in California. I have experience working with all ages and my approach to therapy is compassion focused. I help clients develop strategies that will help them to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and overall stress. It is important to me that clients feel an ability to find their own power to be able to gain better control over their lives and be active participants of change.
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You’ve worked hard to live a balanced and happy life, but it doesn’t always feel like you thought it would. Despite your achievements, there are aspects of your life that don’t feel quite right and you are struggling to navigate a way forward. Perhaps you feel uncertainty around your career, relationships, or family or are struggling to process a new life transition. You may have even tried therapy before but still struggle with anxious or negative thoughts and feelings. You want to overcome these challenges, and make meaningful change. I'm here to help you make this transition by providing informed, and individualized care.
You’ve worked hard to live a balanced and happy life, but it doesn’t always feel like you thought it would. Despite your achievements, there are aspects of your life that don’t feel quite right and you are struggling to navigate a way forward. Perhaps you feel uncertainty around your career, relationships, or family or are struggling to process a new life transition. You may have even tried therapy before but still struggle with anxious or negative thoughts and feelings. You want to overcome these challenges, and make meaningful change. I'm here to help you make this transition by providing informed, and individualized care.
With over thirty years of experience in a practice focusing primarily on personal issues and improving relationships. I provide individual, couple and family therapy, including treatment for depression, anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, ADHD (adult), I help patients work through a variety of other issues: grief and mourning, family/relationship conflicts, Issues around adoption, blended families, sexuality, coming out, and mood disorders. I work with patients ranging in age from 18 to adults, all in a comfortable therapeutic setting. Most of all I believe in helping my patients achieve a fulfilling sense of self and of life.
With over thirty years of experience in a practice focusing primarily on personal issues and improving relationships. I provide individual, couple and family therapy, including treatment for depression, anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, ADHD (adult), I help patients work through a variety of other issues: grief and mourning, family/relationship conflicts, Issues around adoption, blended families, sexuality, coming out, and mood disorders. I work with patients ranging in age from 18 to adults, all in a comfortable therapeutic setting. Most of all I believe in helping my patients achieve a fulfilling sense of self and of life.
Since you're here, I can see you you're ready to take a step towards changing your life for the better. Good for you for having the courage to reach out for support! It can be difficult to admit needing help, and that you're here shows you already have strength to take this step and enact change. Although I work with adults who have a variety of mood issues and life issues, I have a passion for working with women who have suffered trauma, leading to self-esteem and self-love issues. Let me empower you through our work so we can build back a healthier life for you.
Since you're here, I can see you you're ready to take a step towards changing your life for the better. Good for you for having the courage to reach out for support! It can be difficult to admit needing help, and that you're here shows you already have strength to take this step and enact change. Although I work with adults who have a variety of mood issues and life issues, I have a passion for working with women who have suffered trauma, leading to self-esteem and self-love issues. Let me empower you through our work so we can build back a healthier life for you.
Are you facing the many challenges and rewards that come with aging? Sometimes depression, anxiety, frustrating relationship problems, or serious losses can derail us from enjoying the later years of our lives.
I am an experienced therapist (35 + years) who can take Medicare and will help you untangle the dark, painful and frustrating areas of your life and make room for new light and purpose. I won't insult you by promising quick easy solutions to complex problems. I will offer us a confidential space to talk in an honest and straight-forward way about what really matters to you and how to get past what sabotages you.
Are you facing the many challenges and rewards that come with aging? Sometimes depression, anxiety, frustrating relationship problems, or serious losses can derail us from enjoying the later years of our lives.
I am an experienced therapist (35 + years) who can take Medicare and will help you untangle the dark, painful and frustrating areas of your life and make room for new light and purpose. I won't insult you by promising quick easy solutions to complex problems. I will offer us a confidential space to talk in an honest and straight-forward way about what really matters to you and how to get past what sabotages you.
My therapeutic approach draws from a variety of modalities, including Adlerian, Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical (DBT), Gestalt, and Psychoanalytic therapies.
Hello! My name is Lindsay. I love to talk about your childhood! I work with your identity (how you see yourself) and where events happen in your development. I enjoy helping you find the real you and having better relationships with those around you. I especially love working with anger. Let's process your life events together.
My therapeutic approach draws from a variety of modalities, including Adlerian, Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical (DBT), Gestalt, and Psychoanalytic therapies.
Hello! My name is Lindsay. I love to talk about your childhood! I work with your identity (how you see yourself) and where events happen in your development. I enjoy helping you find the real you and having better relationships with those around you. I especially love working with anger. Let's process your life events together.
Supervised by Briana Marshall, LMFT (CA/141529).
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for change. I work with adults of all ages who seek greater emotional balance, clarity, and quality of life. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and centered on you. Together, we build effective coping skills, strengthen relationships, and foster independence and resilience in daily life. If you’re ready to take the next step, let’s work toward healing in a way that fits your life and your goals. Contact our office at 858-229-6692.
Supervised by Briana Marshall, LMFT (CA/141529).
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for change. I work with adults of all ages who seek greater emotional balance, clarity, and quality of life. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and centered on you. Together, we build effective coping skills, strengthen relationships, and foster independence and resilience in daily life. If you’re ready to take the next step, let’s work toward healing in a way that fits your life and your goals. Contact our office at 858-229-6692.
Hi there, I'm Bianca! I’m a compassionate mental health therapist dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space for my clients. I believe that healing begins with a trusting relationship, and I strive to ensure my clients feel truly heard and understood. My approach to therapy is client-centered, meaning I tailor treatment to meet each individual’s unique needs and goals. I draw from a variety of modalities to find what best supports my clients, always prioritizing collaboration, trust, and genuine connection throughout the process.
Hi there, I'm Bianca! I’m a compassionate mental health therapist dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space for my clients. I believe that healing begins with a trusting relationship, and I strive to ensure my clients feel truly heard and understood. My approach to therapy is client-centered, meaning I tailor treatment to meet each individual’s unique needs and goals. I draw from a variety of modalities to find what best supports my clients, always prioritizing collaboration, trust, and genuine connection throughout the process.
We are a team of highly specialized, doctoral-level Psychotherapists. From the very beginning, our mission has been to offer quality, in-depth quality services, in a safe & comfortable setting. We pride ourselves on working hard to gain a deeper, more comprehensive understanding of the struggles our patients face, & work collaboratively with them to achieve the various goals they have for themselves.
We are a team of highly specialized, doctoral-level Psychotherapists. From the very beginning, our mission has been to offer quality, in-depth quality services, in a safe & comfortable setting. We pride ourselves on working hard to gain a deeper, more comprehensive understanding of the struggles our patients face, & work collaboratively with them to achieve the various goals they have for themselves.
My ideal clients are adults and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, grief, caregiver burnout, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. Many come to therapy feeling stuck, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or struggling with unhealthy patterns and self-doubt. I provide a supportive, collaborative, and trauma-informed space where clients can safely process emotions, increase self-awareness, build healthier coping skills, strengthen boundaries, and develop practical tools to create meaningful and lasting personal growth.
My ideal clients are adults and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, grief, caregiver burnout, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. Many come to therapy feeling stuck, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or struggling with unhealthy patterns and self-doubt. I provide a supportive, collaborative, and trauma-informed space where clients can safely process emotions, increase self-awareness, build healthier coping skills, strengthen boundaries, and develop practical tools to create meaningful and lasting personal growth.
I have extensive experience in working with a diverse population of individuals, including those struggling with substance abuse, dual diagnoses, codependency, trauma, and other mental health issues. I consider myself to be an assertive and direct psychologist who prioritizes affective communication, healthy boundaries, and self-care. My ultimate goal is to help people gain the insight and coping skills necessary to live meaningful lives filled with a positive sense of self and healthy relationships.
I have extensive experience in working with a diverse population of individuals, including those struggling with substance abuse, dual diagnoses, codependency, trauma, and other mental health issues. I consider myself to be an assertive and direct psychologist who prioritizes affective communication, healthy boundaries, and self-care. My ultimate goal is to help people gain the insight and coping skills necessary to live meaningful lives filled with a positive sense of self and healthy relationships.
If you're struggling with anxiety, PTSD, or trauma—and talk therapy hasn’t brought lasting relief—you’re not alone. Many of my clients come to me feeling stuck in survival mode. They’ve tried coping skills but want something deeper. I’m a Master Certified Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) provider and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II), with advanced training in Brainspotting, ART, EMDR, and ACT. I use trauma-informed approaches that help the mind and body heal.
If you're struggling with anxiety, PTSD, or trauma—and talk therapy hasn’t brought lasting relief—you’re not alone. Many of my clients come to me feeling stuck in survival mode. They’ve tried coping skills but want something deeper. I’m a Master Certified Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) provider and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II), with advanced training in Brainspotting, ART, EMDR, and ACT. I use trauma-informed approaches that help the mind and body heal.
Therapy, at its core, is a journey of shared humanity. You are not a diagnosis, but a human being, with really good reasons for how you got to this point in life. Honoring the ways you have survived your pain cultivates your self acceptance which is essential to my approach to transformative therapy. Whether you find yourself caught in negative relationship patterns, repetitive self criticism or trapped cycles of procrastination and overwhelm, together we can work to uncover the roots of your struggles and transform these negative patterns.
Therapy, at its core, is a journey of shared humanity. You are not a diagnosis, but a human being, with really good reasons for how you got to this point in life. Honoring the ways you have survived your pain cultivates your self acceptance which is essential to my approach to transformative therapy. Whether you find yourself caught in negative relationship patterns, repetitive self criticism or trapped cycles of procrastination and overwhelm, together we can work to uncover the roots of your struggles and transform these negative patterns.
I am a licensed therapist in California with over 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples and families overcome challenges such as stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief. My approach to therapy is integrative, recognizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. I believe that true healing occurs when we address all aspects of the self, which is why I incorporate a variety of therapeutic modalities to suit your unique needs and goals.
I am a licensed therapist in California with over 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples and families overcome challenges such as stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief. My approach to therapy is integrative, recognizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. I believe that true healing occurs when we address all aspects of the self, which is why I incorporate a variety of therapeutic modalities to suit your unique needs and goals.
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I work with couples who are stuck. If you're having communication problems and feel overwhelmed or hopeless about your relationship please reach out to me. I specialize in helping couples who are in transition, exploring non-monogamy, opening or closing their relationship, and healing from infidelity.
Why do they always criticize me?
Why do they go silent during arguments?
Why do we keep having the same fight over and over?
I work with couples who are stuck. If you're having communication problems and feel overwhelmed or hopeless about your relationship please reach out to me. I specialize in helping couples who are in transition, exploring non-monogamy, opening or closing their relationship, and healing from infidelity.
I am passionate about therapy that produces lasting, inner healing! I use a combination of several psychological theories, depending on what will best meet my client's needs, including ImTT and EMDR, to help clients experience healing and change in the places where their pain originated. This not only creates symptom reduction and/or extinction but also produces an outcome of inner peace, joy and freedom, putting an end to trying harder, pretending or "white-knuckling" through. I love this work and look forward to connecting with you in your journey toward emotional wholeness!
I am passionate about therapy that produces lasting, inner healing! I use a combination of several psychological theories, depending on what will best meet my client's needs, including ImTT and EMDR, to help clients experience healing and change in the places where their pain originated. This not only creates symptom reduction and/or extinction but also produces an outcome of inner peace, joy and freedom, putting an end to trying harder, pretending or "white-knuckling" through. I love this work and look forward to connecting with you in your journey toward emotional wholeness!
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Psychoanalytic Therapists
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.