Emotional Regulation Therapists in Temecula, CA

Nicole Sparman
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ACSW
1 Endorsed
Temecula, CA 92590
Children, Teens, Adults, Families, Couples & Individuals My client-centered, solution-focused approach supports children, teens, adults, families, couples, and individuals navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I meet each client where they are, creating a safe, supportive environment while developing coping skills and practical tools tailored to their unique strengths and goals.
Children, Teens, Adults, Families, Couples & Individuals My client-centered, solution-focused approach supports children, teens, adults, families, couples, and individuals navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I meet each client where they are, creating a safe, supportive environment while developing coping skills and practical tools tailored to their unique strengths and goals.
(951) 618-7811 View (951) 618-7811
Amanda Sanchez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Temecula, CA 92590
I specialize in supporting children and teens experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional regulation challenges, and school-related concerns.
Children and teens often struggle to express what they're feeling, leaving parents unsure how to help. I work with children, adolescents, young adults, individuals, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional challenges, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Together we can create a safe, supportive environment where you can build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and experience meaningful growth for your meaningful life.
I specialize in supporting children and teens experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional regulation challenges, and school-related concerns.
Children and teens often struggle to express what they're feeling, leaving parents unsure how to help. I work with children, adolescents, young adults, individuals, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional challenges, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Together we can create a safe, supportive environment where you can build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and experience meaningful growth for your meaningful life.
(909) 787-2717 View (909) 787-2717
Grace Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Temecula, CA 92590
Looking for an encouraging place where you can experience HOPE, HEALING, and GROWTH? Our skilled therapists are ready to meet with you, your child or teen and walk with you on this journey towards healing. We provide therapy for all ages, couples and families. We are client-focused, meaning we are centered on helping you identify the therapy goals that are important for you and we partner together to help you achieve those goals.
Looking for an encouraging place where you can experience HOPE, HEALING, and GROWTH? Our skilled therapists are ready to meet with you, your child or teen and walk with you on this journey towards healing. We provide therapy for all ages, couples and families. We are client-focused, meaning we are centered on helping you identify the therapy goals that are important for you and we partner together to help you achieve those goals.
(951) 325-4022 x1 View (951) 325-4022 x1
Kristina Joan Tidwell
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
1 Endorsed
Temecula, CA 92590
Our team at Grace Family Counseling provides effective therapy that supports healthy boundaries, practicing skills in emotional regulation and exercising self management.
It is my desire to build a safe, trusting, therapeutic relationship with clients and to provide an environment for healing and personal growth. Many believe healing is a solitary journey, or that faith alone is enough. But the most profound growth often blossoms when the careful guidance of a counselor meets the powerful hand of God.
Our team at Grace Family Counseling provides effective therapy that supports healthy boundaries, practicing skills in emotional regulation and exercising self management.
It is my desire to build a safe, trusting, therapeutic relationship with clients and to provide an environment for healing and personal growth. Many believe healing is a solitary journey, or that faith alone is enough. But the most profound growth often blossoms when the careful guidance of a counselor meets the powerful hand of God.
(951) 621-7268 View (951) 621-7268
Everyone deserves a chance at feeling their best, even if there seems to be no hope and you can't find the answers. Neurofeedback gives people hope through noticeable changes- a lightness of being, a sense of peace that emanates from within. Neurofeedback disrupts the issues in neural and central nervous system dysfunctions and allows people to function at their very best. I've personally helped countless people attain the life they deserve, free from emotional, mental, and physical impairments.
Everyone deserves a chance at feeling their best, even if there seems to be no hope and you can't find the answers. Neurofeedback gives people hope through noticeable changes- a lightness of being, a sense of peace that emanates from within. Neurofeedback disrupts the issues in neural and central nervous system dysfunctions and allows people to function at their very best. I've personally helped countless people attain the life they deserve, free from emotional, mental, and physical impairments.
(951) 977-4930 View (951) 977-4930
Abby McDaniel
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Temecula, CA 92590
Sometimes life brings unexpected challenges and emotional struggles that can feel overwhelming. My goal is to help you navigate these difficulties and begin a new, empowered chapter in your life. While therapy is not always easy, choosing to begin the journey of self-growth is a powerful and necessary step toward a more fulfilling life. Every person’s path is unique, and I tailor the therapeutic process to meet your individual needs and goals. Together, we’ll explore what matters most to you and create a path forward that feels both intentional and achievable.
Sometimes life brings unexpected challenges and emotional struggles that can feel overwhelming. My goal is to help you navigate these difficulties and begin a new, empowered chapter in your life. While therapy is not always easy, choosing to begin the journey of self-growth is a powerful and necessary step toward a more fulfilling life. Every person’s path is unique, and I tailor the therapeutic process to meet your individual needs and goals. Together, we’ll explore what matters most to you and create a path forward that feels both intentional and achievable.
(951) 382-6047 View (951) 382-6047
Angela Abraham
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC, PPS
1 Endorsed
Temecula, CA 92590
Reaching out for support can feel vulnerable, but it can also be the beginning of feeling more understood, grounded and hopeful! I have had the privilege of walking alongside a diverse range of individuals across various life stages & with varying needs. I strive to create a space where clients feel heard, understood and able to move through the healing process at a pace that feels safe & manageable. I tailor the therapeutic process to ensure that the journey is both personalized and meaningful. I approach my work through an empathetic, nonjudgmental & culturally responsive lens, while integrating psychoeducation to empower clients.
Reaching out for support can feel vulnerable, but it can also be the beginning of feeling more understood, grounded and hopeful! I have had the privilege of walking alongside a diverse range of individuals across various life stages & with varying needs. I strive to create a space where clients feel heard, understood and able to move through the healing process at a pace that feels safe & manageable. I tailor the therapeutic process to ensure that the journey is both personalized and meaningful. I approach my work through an empathetic, nonjudgmental & culturally responsive lens, while integrating psychoeducation to empower clients.
(951) 468-9465 View (951) 468-9465
Denise Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Temecula, CA 92590
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, grief, or painful experiences that continue to affect your daily life and relationships? My ideal clients are adults who are ready to better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, and begin healing from the past. Together, we'll create a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences, develop healthier coping skills, and move toward lasting emotional wellness.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, grief, or painful experiences that continue to affect your daily life and relationships? My ideal clients are adults who are ready to better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, and begin healing from the past. Together, we'll create a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences, develop healthier coping skills, and move toward lasting emotional wellness.
(909) 324-2172 View (909) 324-2172
Katherine Oliva at Grow Through Life Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
1 Endorsed
Temecula, CA 92590
I work with children, teens, and adults from diverse backgrounds who may be navigating anxiety, depression, emotional regulation difficulties, behavioral challenges, life transitions, cultural experiences, or family expectations.
I utilize a client-centered approach and incorporate evidence-based interventions from CBT and DBT. I tailor therapy to each client's unique needs and strengths while helping them better understand their emotions, increase self-awareness, build coping skills, and navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and resilience.
I work with children, teens, and adults from diverse backgrounds who may be navigating anxiety, depression, emotional regulation difficulties, behavioral challenges, life transitions, cultural experiences, or family expectations.
I utilize a client-centered approach and incorporate evidence-based interventions from CBT and DBT. I tailor therapy to each client's unique needs and strengths while helping them better understand their emotions, increase self-awareness, build coping skills, and navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and resilience.
(909) 675-1898 View (909) 675-1898
Zach Anast
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Using CBT, DBT, and ACT, I help clients develop healthier coping skills, improve emotional regulation, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and build greater self-awareness and resilience.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, depression, or a major life transition? Maybe you're finding it difficult to quiet your mind, manage intense emotions, stay motivated, or feel like yourself again. When life feels overwhelming or you're unsure how to move forward, therapy can provide the support, clarity, and practical tools needed to create meaningful change.
Using CBT, DBT, and ACT, I help clients develop healthier coping skills, improve emotional regulation, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and build greater self-awareness and resilience.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, depression, or a major life transition? Maybe you're finding it difficult to quiet your mind, manage intense emotions, stay motivated, or feel like yourself again. When life feels overwhelming or you're unsure how to move forward, therapy can provide the support, clarity, and practical tools needed to create meaningful change.
(760) 858-6196 View (760) 858-6196
John Mathews
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Serves Area
Do you ever feel “stuck” repeating the same frustrating patterns, having the same argument, or constantly saying "yes" to things you don't want? We all have those "sticky spots" — repeated patterns connected to anger, anxiety, depression, emotional withdrawal, or relational distress that keep us from the life we want. If you are unsure how to break free, remember that you didn't choose to be stuck; you are simply operating with the emotional tools you grew up with. My passion is creating a supportive environment to help individuals and couples move beyond the stuck place into lasting healing, freedom and connection.
Do you ever feel “stuck” repeating the same frustrating patterns, having the same argument, or constantly saying "yes" to things you don't want? We all have those "sticky spots" — repeated patterns connected to anger, anxiety, depression, emotional withdrawal, or relational distress that keep us from the life we want. If you are unsure how to break free, remember that you didn't choose to be stuck; you are simply operating with the emotional tools you grew up with. My passion is creating a supportive environment to help individuals and couples move beyond the stuck place into lasting healing, freedom and connection.
(530) 531-8831 View (530) 531-8831
Tamara Dewey
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, APCC
Temecula, CA 92590
Not accepting new clients
Healing isn’t about putting life on pause it’s about learning how to move through grief, change, and uncertainty while still living fully. I’m passionate about supporting children, teens, and young adults navigating grief, anxiety, identity, and the pressures of growing up. I also enjoy working with youth athletes who are balancing competition, confidence, injury, and life beyond their sport. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and individualized, helping clients build self-awareness, resilience, and the confidence to move forward.
Healing isn’t about putting life on pause it’s about learning how to move through grief, change, and uncertainty while still living fully. I’m passionate about supporting children, teens, and young adults navigating grief, anxiety, identity, and the pressures of growing up. I also enjoy working with youth athletes who are balancing competition, confidence, injury, and life beyond their sport. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and individualized, helping clients build self-awareness, resilience, and the confidence to move forward.
(951) 438-7769 View (951) 438-7769

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Kristen Hoover
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
1 Endorsed
Oceanside, CA 92054
I believe healing and growth, much like the ocean, is rarely a straight line. There are calm waters, unexpected waves, and moments when we need to pause, breathe, and find our footing again. As a therapist, I offer a compassionate, 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 believe healing and growth, much like the ocean, is rarely a straight line. There are calm waters, unexpected waves, and moments when we need to pause, breathe, and find our footing again. As a therapist, I offer a compassionate, 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.
(442) 342-8707 View (442) 342-8707
Jacqueline Machado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Together, we'll explore what may be driving those patterns so you can develop greater emotional regulation, self-compassion, and lasting change.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or frustrated by how intensely you react in certain situations, you're not alone. Maybe you've noticed yourself becoming easily triggered, shutting down, overthinking, people-pleasing, or getting stuck in the same relationship patterns. Together, we'll work toward helping you feel more grounded, emotionally balanced, and connected to yourself and others.
Together, we'll explore what may be driving those patterns so you can develop greater emotional regulation, self-compassion, and lasting change.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or frustrated by how intensely you react in certain situations, you're not alone. Maybe you've noticed yourself becoming easily triggered, shutting down, overthinking, people-pleasing, or getting stuck in the same relationship patterns. Together, we'll work toward helping you feel more grounded, emotionally balanced, and connected to yourself and others.
(909) 310-1112 View (909) 310-1112
J&J Healing Journeys LPCC
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Online Only
Women owned practice with 16 years clinical experience! Now serving Orange County California Cal Optima clients. Are you ready for transformation. A deeper connection. A return to your authentic self. Maybe you’ve been carrying wounds that words alone cannot touch — trauma held in the body, grief stored deep in the nervous system, patterns that keep repeating no matter how hard you try to think your way through them. You may feel disconnected, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or uncertain of who you are beneath the survival strategies that once protected you. Healing is not about “fixing". It is about remembering yourself.
Women owned practice with 16 years clinical experience! Now serving Orange County California Cal Optima clients. Are you ready for transformation. A deeper connection. A return to your authentic self. Maybe you’ve been carrying wounds that words alone cannot touch — trauma held in the body, grief stored deep in the nervous system, patterns that keep repeating no matter how hard you try to think your way through them. You may feel disconnected, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or uncertain of who you are beneath the survival strategies that once protected you. Healing is not about “fixing". It is about remembering yourself.
(949) 281-0997 View (949) 281-0997
Estes Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, AMFT, LPPC
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Accepting New Clients! If your relationship feels like it's hanging by a thread with constant fighting, an affair that's come to light, or the quiet sense that you're becoming roommates instead of partners, you don't have to figure out if it's fixable alone. At Estes Therapy, we specialize in helping couples in crisis reconnect, rebuild trust after betrayal, and break the cycles that keep pulling them apart. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, our therapists help you understand why you keep having the same fight — and how to stop having it. Text, call, or book online.
Accepting New Clients! If your relationship feels like it's hanging by a thread with constant fighting, an affair that's come to light, or the quiet sense that you're becoming roommates instead of partners, you don't have to figure out if it's fixable alone. At Estes Therapy, we specialize in helping couples in crisis reconnect, rebuild trust after betrayal, and break the cycles that keep pulling them apart. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, our therapists help you understand why you keep having the same fight — and how to stop having it. Text, call, or book online.
(619) 558-0001 View (619) 558-0001
Murque Watson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
Hi, I’m Murque. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, and I work with people who may be feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or going through difficult life changes. I take a calm, down-to-earth approach and focus on creating a space where you can feel safe, heard, and supported. You don’t have to have everything figured out—therapy is a place to talk things through, understand what’s been weighing on you, and start making sense of it. Together, we’ll look at patterns, build practical coping tools, and help you move forward in a way that feels right for you. If you’re ready to start, I’m here to support you.
Hi, I’m Murque. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, and I work with people who may be feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or going through difficult life changes. I take a calm, down-to-earth approach and focus on creating a space where you can feel safe, heard, and supported. You don’t have to have everything figured out—therapy is a place to talk things through, understand what’s been weighing on you, and start making sense of it. Together, we’ll look at patterns, build practical coping tools, and help you move forward in a way that feels right for you. If you’re ready to start, I’m here to support you.
(909) 639-3910 View (909) 639-3910
Amoreena Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP
Online Only
" I work with adult individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, relationship challenges, and stress.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I use a trauma-informed, client-centered, and strength-based approach that recognizes how past experiences shape our thoughts, emotions, relationships, and nervous system responses. Together, we will work together to understand patterns that no longer serve you, develop practical coping skills, and build resilience.
" I work with adult individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, relationship challenges, and stress.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I use a trauma-informed, client-centered, and strength-based approach that recognizes how past experiences shape our thoughts, emotions, relationships, and nervous system responses. Together, we will work together to understand patterns that no longer serve you, develop practical coping skills, and build resilience.
(951) 466-1817 View (951) 466-1817
Angelica Melgoza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
7 Endorsed
Online Only
It can be exhausting to carry intrusive thoughts and feelings of anxiety or depression on your own. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can finally feel heard and validated. As a strength-based therapist, I don’t just focus on the struggle—I work alongside you to identify your existing resilience and create goals that move you forward. Together, we’ll integrate self-care and coping strategies into your daily routine so you can reclaim your peace of mind, free from guilt and stress.
It can be exhausting to carry intrusive thoughts and feelings of anxiety or depression on your own. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can finally feel heard and validated. As a strength-based therapist, I don’t just focus on the struggle—I work alongside you to identify your existing resilience and create goals that move you forward. Together, we’ll integrate self-care and coping strategies into your daily routine so you can reclaim your peace of mind, free from guilt and stress.
(442) 200-2082 View (442) 200-2082
Lindsey Schmidt, Trauma, Postpartum,ADHD/Autism
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
24 Endorsed
Online Only
A typical treatment plan may involve building emotional awareness, learning emotional regulation skills, processing past trauma, strengthening boundaries, reducing self-criticism, and creating more sustainable coping skills.
Do you ever feel alone in the world, even when surrounded by people? Maybe you’ve spent years feeling different, misunderstood, or exhausted trying to meet expectations that don’t match how your brain works. Some begin to notice their own neurodivergence after their child is diagnosed with ADHD/Autism, and suddenly lifelong patterns start to make more sense. Maybe you've spent years masking, overthinking, in burnout mode, wondering why everyday life feels much harder than it seems for everyone else.
A typical treatment plan may involve building emotional awareness, learning emotional regulation skills, processing past trauma, strengthening boundaries, reducing self-criticism, and creating more sustainable coping skills.
Do you ever feel alone in the world, even when surrounded by people? Maybe you’ve spent years feeling different, misunderstood, or exhausted trying to meet expectations that don’t match how your brain works. Some begin to notice their own neurodivergence after their child is diagnosed with ADHD/Autism, and suddenly lifelong patterns start to make more sense. Maybe you've spent years masking, overthinking, in burnout mode, wondering why everyday life feels much harder than it seems for everyone else.
(619) 916-4983 View (619) 916-4983

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FAQ - Emotional Regulation Counseling
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.