Therapists in Vista, CA

You may have experienced a disruption in your life causing unmanageable discomfort or perhaps you are seeking enjoyment and life satisfaction that has been missing for some time. While pain is an inevitable part of existence, suffering does not have to be. My role is to provide a nonjudgmental space to work through what challenges you. Anxiety and depression, relational or end of relationship issues, interpersonal conflict, substance use, teenage difficulties, social anxiety, lack of meaning or purpose, are my areas of most experience.

My area of experience is working with the aging population. I provide counseling, addressing such issues as anxiety, depression and loss. It is normal to feel overwhelmed when dealing with illness, or managing a sudden crisis that disrupts your life. It can be difficult too, if your children and family live out of state and are not able to provide support. I give step-by-step guidance to help you gain control, while addressing feelings of being overwhelmed, anxious, and depressed.

My passion is helping individuals and couples gain insights and clarity about the challenges or situations they are facing, and incorporate effective and practical tools to achieve the life or relationship they desire. I work with veterans or individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, or the pain of separation or divorce. I work with couples who are experiencing a breakdown in communication or an increase in conflict.

Be it from genetics, our family of origin, brain chemistry, a result of surviving trauma, or a combination of many factors, we do our best to make it through this thing we call life; but, often, we do come out of our experiences with some baggage- sometimes helping us to grow into a healthier version of ourselves; but other times, becoming our own worst critic. Regardless of your stage of life, it is this baggage that I have dedicated my life’s work to help others unpack, learn to better manage and come out feeling lighter and brighter. We are never too old, or too young, to start learning how to be kinder to ourselves.

I am a licensed psychologist, MFT, and sex therapist in private practice for 28 years. As an AASECT Certified Sex Educator and a member of the Institute of Marital and Sexual Therapy, I have specialized in working with couples and individuals on a wide variety of relationship and sexual issues. In addition, I have developed and led seminars for women and couples based on the principles of my book, Reclaiming Goddess Sexuality: The Power of the Feminine Way, which is a blend of ancient wisdom with current clinical knowledge. Married for 27 years, I have raised three daughters.

You’ve managed your anxiety for a while but it’s starting to feel more like your anxiety is managing you. You just want a moment of peace, where your mind isn’t spinning with what-ifs and to-dos, leaving you buzzing and frozen at the same time. You have some “coping skills” but lately even those feel as effective as putting out a wildfire with a squirt gun. And no matter how much others try to reassure you, you can’t shake the ever-present thought, “Yeah, but what if they’re WRONG?”

My name is Shaliss Padilla, LMFT, founder/CEO of Mindbodyology. Our therapists integrate the best of conventional and holistic approaches, taking "talk therapy" to the next level! Seeking personal transformation? Are anxiety and/or depression, and/or bad habits holding you back? Well, we can help! We work with the whole person - mind, body and spirit. Prefer more traditional approaches? Lets try evidence based counseling such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or DBT. Like holistic approaches? Let's explore Reiki Treatments, Mindfulness, Energy Psychology, EFT/tapping, Sound Therapy, Hypnotherapy or other integrative modalities.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed out or sad to the point that you can't live the life you want? Do you want to feel better & have a life worth living? Personal Evolution Psychotherapy (PEP) is a team of therapists that use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to overcome social anxiety, depression, communication & relationship issues, family conflict, panic, excessive worry & depression. Visit Us at www.PersonalEvolutionPsychotherapy.com. We provide much more than traditional talk therapy & help you get results to help control your emotions & your life. By doing this we can help more quickly. Call us today to schedule an appt.

When life knocks us down, sometimes we need support to get back up. If you are reading this, my bet is you are looking for that kind of support right now, either for yourself or someone you love. Hello, I’m Mike. I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I love working with teens (both willing and apprehensive), young adults and men of all ages. I work best with people who are looking to overcome challenges, set new goals or are seeking growth. I also connect well with people who might be nervous, scared, or unsure about the whole therapy thing. I’ve been there myself - many times.

Seasons of transition can bring feelings of anxiety, loneliness and doubt, the good news is you already possess skills to help navigate what is next. Together we can build on these skills, while learning new ones to find your sense of belonging and success in your next chapter. I specialize in working with military/ first responders, adults, teens and retirees.

CHANGE IS POSSIBLE! For over 25 years I have been working with those who have felt overwhelmed by some of life's most difficult stressors: whether it is families affected by addiction, divorce, infidelity, extreme stress, anxiety or depression. I have great confidence in real and permanent change. A new beginning can start with compassionate support, strategic tools for healing and growth, and the rebuilding of trust.

I work with a variety of clients who all have one thing in common; the need to make sense of and overcome longstanding or deeply entrenched relationship or personal challenges. People like you, who grow tired of asking "When does life get better, and when do things change?" My answer may surprise you...it doesn't, and they don't. But that's our reason for hope; we don't have to rely on fuzzy concepts like "life" and "things", when we can engage in a powerful therapeutic process of authentic connection, restoration of hope, psychoeducation, evidence-based treatments, and helping you balance radical acceptance with skillful change.

I would like to serve clients who are looking for weekly or biweekly sessions focused on learning about themselves by addressing concerns around their self esteem or personal growth, depression, anxiety, relationships, and/or cultural challenges.

At The Center for CBT & Mindfulness, located in North County San Diego, I provide time-limited, cost-effective and evidence-based treatments including the gold standard of care - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I treat patients across California and Ohio. Therapy for all types of anxiety, trauma and stress disorders is available, including generalized anxiety, OCD, specific phobias, panic, food fears (fear of vomiting, choking, contamination), social anxiety, school avoidance, perfectionism, gifted/high achiever related anxiety, social isolation, PTSD, phase of life transitions, adjustment challenges, and acute/chronic stress.

I am now accepting NEW clients! I offer counseling to individuals and couples, providing assistance in navigating difficult life events, relationship challenges, mood-related disorders, and postpartum depression or anxiety. My background includes working with a diverse client population who present with wide-ranging diagnosis and clinical complexities. In addition to providing therapy to both adults and children, I have extensive experience working with co-occurring disorders in both outpatient and inpatient settings. I am dedicated to working with my clients on identifying and achieving their goals, whatever those may be!

With all the therapists out there, choosing one can be overwhelming. It is important to know how I conduct therapy and what values and beliefs fuel each session. I believe that people are inherently capable of achieving their inner most desires and naturally want to evolve and heal. Sometimes, we face challenges that make us feel as though things are impossible, but feelings don't constitute Truth.

Do you experience frequent worry about the future or things outside of your control? Ever blind-sided by fear or panic and scrambling to regain your footing? Do you encounter conflict, distrust or dissatisfaction in personal or working relationships - questioning your reactions to others and wishing you had handled things differently? Does something hold you back from taking opportunities, trying new things or discovering what's truly possible in your career, family, health or creative life? These are just a few of the most common struggles bringing people to therapy. They are also some of the most effectively treated.