Career Counseling Therapists in Vista, CA
I am a licensed psychologist in Southern California. I earned my Ph.D. from UC Santa Barbara in 2004. I work with individuals of all ages. I have worked with various communities including the LGBTQ, low-income, and racial/ethnic communities. I speak both English and Spanish. I primarily use Insight Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to find connections between people’s childhood experiences and their current situations, decisions, behaviors, thoughts, and/or feelings. My goals in therapy are to help individuals find harmony and stability in their lives and move forward in their life paths, finding happiness and success.
I am a licensed psychologist in Southern California. I earned my Ph.D. from UC Santa Barbara in 2004. I work with individuals of all ages. I have worked with various communities including the LGBTQ, low-income, and racial/ethnic communities. I speak both English and Spanish. I primarily use Insight Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to find connections between people’s childhood experiences and their current situations, decisions, behaviors, thoughts, and/or feelings. My goals in therapy are to help individuals find harmony and stability in their lives and move forward in their life paths, finding happiness and success.
Hi there, I'm Steve! Therapy can be scary. You never know what you'll learn about yourself and your life. I know I was scared when I started... So, congratulations on taking the big first step to becoming the best version of yourself. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I take a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals.
Hi there, I'm Steve! Therapy can be scary. You never know what you'll learn about yourself and your life. I know I was scared when I started... So, congratulations on taking the big first step to becoming the best version of yourself. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I take a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals.
My areas of specialty include adolescent/teen issues, anxiety, career counseling, chronic pain, cultural stress, depression, family conflict, grief, job stress, life transitions, and stress management.
My therapeutic services are aimed at supporting children, youth, young adults, parents, families, couples, and elder adults moving towards healing, cultivating self-awareness, and self-love, re-connect to the present moment and having a sense of peace and wholeness.
My areas of specialty include adolescent/teen issues, anxiety, career counseling, chronic pain, cultural stress, depression, family conflict, grief, job stress, life transitions, and stress management.
My therapeutic services are aimed at supporting children, youth, young adults, parents, families, couples, and elder adults moving towards healing, cultivating self-awareness, and self-love, re-connect to the present moment and having a sense of peace and wholeness.
Hi there! My name is Michelle Naidenoff and I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 15 years of experience working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, relational issues, grief and loss, stress management, and codependency issues. I take a holistic approach to therapy, collaborating closely with my clients to create an individualized treatment plan. I take a collaborative approach to goal setting and encourage goals that are valuable to each client’s growth and development of their skills.
Hi there! My name is Michelle Naidenoff and I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 15 years of experience working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, relational issues, grief and loss, stress management, and codependency issues. I take a holistic approach to therapy, collaborating closely with my clients to create an individualized treatment plan. I take a collaborative approach to goal setting and encourage goals that are valuable to each client’s growth and development of their skills.
My name is Araseli Hernandez, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a master’s degree in social work from California State University San Marcos. I’m bilingual in English and Spanish and I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. As a therapist, I collaborate with each client to create their own personal treatment plan. I use CBT, DBT, solution-focused, and motivational interviewing to help clients process and reach their full potential.
My name is Araseli Hernandez, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a master’s degree in social work from California State University San Marcos. I’m bilingual in English and Spanish and I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. As a therapist, I collaborate with each client to create their own personal treatment plan. I use CBT, DBT, solution-focused, and motivational interviewing to help clients process and reach their full potential.
Starting therapy—whether for the first time or returning—takes courage. Just browsing profiles, reading bios, and deciding to share your story with someone new is a powerful step. It’s an act of hope: trusting that someone can help you make sense of things, hold space for your experience, and walk alongside you as you move forward. My approach to therapy is centered on helping you reconnect with what matters most—your values, relationships, recovery, or dreams—and move toward them with clarity and purpose.
Starting therapy—whether for the first time or returning—takes courage. Just browsing profiles, reading bios, and deciding to share your story with someone new is a powerful step. It’s an act of hope: trusting that someone can help you make sense of things, hold space for your experience, and walk alongside you as you move forward. My approach to therapy is centered on helping you reconnect with what matters most—your values, relationships, recovery, or dreams—and move toward them with clarity and purpose.
Hi! I am a culturally sensitive therapist that blends different modalities to support clients towards their specific goals. I use interventions from CBT, DBT, ACT, psychodynamic, compassionate therapy, humanistic, etc. to guide folks create greater awareness and insight into themselves. Curiosity naturally drives me to wonder and what to understand why someone is the way they are, think or feel the way that they do. If this is something you're interested in, it will be a great pleasure to guide you to develop understandings of yourself.
Hi! I am a culturally sensitive therapist that blends different modalities to support clients towards their specific goals. I use interventions from CBT, DBT, ACT, psychodynamic, compassionate therapy, humanistic, etc. to guide folks create greater awareness and insight into themselves. Curiosity naturally drives me to wonder and what to understand why someone is the way they are, think or feel the way that they do. If this is something you're interested in, it will be a great pleasure to guide you to develop understandings of yourself.
Hi, my name is Liza Castro, LMFT, and I am the therapist who will be your best coach and teach you how to win. I am not your ordinary therapist, as I am very genuine, empathetic, and also direct. You need honesty, to be challenged, insight, and awareness, and I am here to help you obtain what you need. I love working with diverse clients with a variety of issues. I especially love to work with clients who have experienced trauma, attachment or abandonment issues, childhood issues, and relationship issues.
Hi, my name is Liza Castro, LMFT, and I am the therapist who will be your best coach and teach you how to win. I am not your ordinary therapist, as I am very genuine, empathetic, and also direct. You need honesty, to be challenged, insight, and awareness, and I am here to help you obtain what you need. I love working with diverse clients with a variety of issues. I especially love to work with clients who have experienced trauma, attachment or abandonment issues, childhood issues, and relationship issues.
My name is Christine Dougherty and I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over a decade. My focus areas include; working with adolescents, adults, and families. My theoretical approach often depends on the specific needs of the individual. Some common approaches I use include cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and family systems therapy. I encourage clients to start from where they are and break down large goals into smaller more attainable parts.
My name is Christine Dougherty and I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over a decade. My focus areas include; working with adolescents, adults, and families. My theoretical approach often depends on the specific needs of the individual. Some common approaches I use include cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and family systems therapy. I encourage clients to start from where they are and break down large goals into smaller more attainable parts.
Paula Ratter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PsyD, RN
3 Endorsed
Vista, CA 92081
Waitlist for new clients
I've been a licensed MFT since 2004, & it is my second career.
I don't have an ideal client. I want to met people where they are at. If you've never had therapy before, it’s important to be aware we don’t start talking about the hard stuff. It can take 2-3 sessions for someone to feel comfortable enough to tell another person what they are struggling with. Therapists cannot read minds, but have studied human patterns of thoughts, feelings & actions. No one can truly know the exact consequences a person has experienced in their life. Regardless of the reason why someone is seeking therapy, there is no judgment, no criticism…just acceptance. People can heal & grow in this type of environment.
I've been a licensed MFT since 2004, & it is my second career.
I don't have an ideal client. I want to met people where they are at. If you've never had therapy before, it’s important to be aware we don’t start talking about the hard stuff. It can take 2-3 sessions for someone to feel comfortable enough to tell another person what they are struggling with. Therapists cannot read minds, but have studied human patterns of thoughts, feelings & actions. No one can truly know the exact consequences a person has experienced in their life. Regardless of the reason why someone is seeking therapy, there is no judgment, no criticism…just acceptance. People can heal & grow in this type of environment.
My practice is built on a foundation of evidence-based therapies and a deep respect for your unique story. I will meet you where you are and tailor our work to your level of readiness and pace. I have an extensive background in Addiction Treatment to include Eating Disorder and Body Dysmorphia. Additional specialties include: Trauma and Loss, providing space to process past experiences and grief, moving from a place of survival to one of healing and resilience. Experience within military culture and familiar with specific challenges associated with military lifestyle.
My practice is built on a foundation of evidence-based therapies and a deep respect for your unique story. I will meet you where you are and tailor our work to your level of readiness and pace. I have an extensive background in Addiction Treatment to include Eating Disorder and Body Dysmorphia. Additional specialties include: Trauma and Loss, providing space to process past experiences and grief, moving from a place of survival to one of healing and resilience. Experience within military culture and familiar with specific challenges associated with military lifestyle.
Hi there, I'm Cirrena! Life can be challenging – we all know that – but the difficulty of these challenges and the way we adapt to them looks different for everyone. Compassion and kindness while working through these challenges is critical to your success in being able to overcome current challenges and build upon your strengths and skills to prepare for the next. My goal as a therapist is to collaborate with you on your goals in a judgment-free environment where you can feel seen and heard, and truly be your authentic self. Together, we create the tools and techniques needed to improve your mental health and wellbeing.
Hi there, I'm Cirrena! Life can be challenging – we all know that – but the difficulty of these challenges and the way we adapt to them looks different for everyone. Compassion and kindness while working through these challenges is critical to your success in being able to overcome current challenges and build upon your strengths and skills to prepare for the next. My goal as a therapist is to collaborate with you on your goals in a judgment-free environment where you can feel seen and heard, and truly be your authentic self. Together, we create the tools and techniques needed to improve your mental health and wellbeing.
Mental health as an adult can be daunting even more so when we are trying to figure out who we are and what it means to "be yourself". From the start of adulthood, we barely become adults at 18 years old and we are thrust into the world of responsibilities and expectations of knowing who we are and what we want. On top of that we aren't given much guidance to help us achieve what others expect of us.
Thus, we are left navigating life with only the knowledge and experiences that have brought us to this point. Sometimes we've learned adaptive skills that work in any area of life but sometimes we learned skills that no longer serve.
Mental health as an adult can be daunting even more so when we are trying to figure out who we are and what it means to "be yourself". From the start of adulthood, we barely become adults at 18 years old and we are thrust into the world of responsibilities and expectations of knowing who we are and what we want. On top of that we aren't given much guidance to help us achieve what others expect of us.
Thus, we are left navigating life with only the knowledge and experiences that have brought us to this point. Sometimes we've learned adaptive skills that work in any area of life but sometimes we learned skills that no longer serve.
Hi there, I'm Christina! I offer counseling to individuals, assisting in navigating difficult life events, relationship changes, mood-related disorders, and postpartum anxiety or depression. My background includes working with a diverse population who present with wide-ranging diagnoses and clinical complexities. I am dedicated to working with my clients on identifying and achieving their goals, whatever those may be!
Hi there, I'm Christina! I offer counseling to individuals, assisting in navigating difficult life events, relationship changes, mood-related disorders, and postpartum anxiety or depression. My background includes working with a diverse population who present with wide-ranging diagnoses and clinical complexities. I am dedicated to working with my clients on identifying and achieving their goals, whatever those may be!
My life has been shaped by a variety of experiences: adjusting to life in a foreign country, working for large corporations, raising children, and making a career change later in life.
Seeking mental health therapy is a powerful step toward personal growth and healing. It takes courage to confront life’s challenges and prioritize your well-being. In therapy, I provide the tools and support to help you navigate difficulties and thrive. My approach is trauma-informed and client-centered. I utilize integrative modalities (CBT, Solution-Focused, EMDR & more) to meet each client’s unique needs. My experience includes working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, communication, parenting, adoption-related issues, grief, adult ADHD, and trauma.
My life has been shaped by a variety of experiences: adjusting to life in a foreign country, working for large corporations, raising children, and making a career change later in life.
Seeking mental health therapy is a powerful step toward personal growth and healing. It takes courage to confront life’s challenges and prioritize your well-being. In therapy, I provide the tools and support to help you navigate difficulties and thrive. My approach is trauma-informed and client-centered. I utilize integrative modalities (CBT, Solution-Focused, EMDR & more) to meet each client’s unique needs. My experience includes working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, communication, parenting, adoption-related issues, grief, adult ADHD, and trauma.
I have worked as a therapist for the better part of the last decade. In that time, I have worked in various environments with many different populations. My ability to have real and authentic conversations with people creates a safe environment for healing and growth. I work with individuals and families struggling with trauma, anxiety, and depression, and am a certified ADD/ADHD counselor (Evergreen Certifications 2024). The approaches I pull from in therapy vary based on the needs of the clients I am working with.
I have worked as a therapist for the better part of the last decade. In that time, I have worked in various environments with many different populations. My ability to have real and authentic conversations with people creates a safe environment for healing and growth. I work with individuals and families struggling with trauma, anxiety, and depression, and am a certified ADD/ADHD counselor (Evergreen Certifications 2024). The approaches I pull from in therapy vary based on the needs of the clients I am working with.
I have worked with a wide range of individuals, couples and families struggling with a diverse array of problems and stressors. I approach therapy from a non pathologizing frame where I believe each individual has the ability to change their life and their reality. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families that are motivated and determined to make lasting changes in their lives. I am inspired by everyones different story and strongly believe that when there is a will there is a way. I am passionate in supporting people as they grow into the person they want to be and create the life they desire.
I have worked with a wide range of individuals, couples and families struggling with a diverse array of problems and stressors. I approach therapy from a non pathologizing frame where I believe each individual has the ability to change their life and their reality. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families that are motivated and determined to make lasting changes in their lives. I am inspired by everyones different story and strongly believe that when there is a will there is a way. I am passionate in supporting people as they grow into the person they want to be and create the life they desire.
Janet Moore, LCSW is a person who loves working with people of all ages and opening them up to the many possibilities that await them. She focuses her life on learning about and loving her family. Through all the ups and downs of life, her passion for seeking the truth has resulted in the happiness that a healthy body, mind, and oneness of soul provide. She enjoys meditation, dancing, music, and spending time with family and friends. I work well with most age groups and recently have been working with women, couples, and families. Also, work well with men and military issues.
Janet Moore, LCSW is a person who loves working with people of all ages and opening them up to the many possibilities that await them. She focuses her life on learning about and loving her family. Through all the ups and downs of life, her passion for seeking the truth has resulted in the happiness that a healthy body, mind, and oneness of soul provide. She enjoys meditation, dancing, music, and spending time with family and friends. I work well with most age groups and recently have been working with women, couples, and families. Also, work well with men and military issues.
Personal Evolution Psychotherapy Private DBT IOP
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DBT IOP
Vista, CA 92084
When your child or young adult is self-harming, suicidal, explosive, or spiraling despite therapy or medication, weekly counseling is not enough. If you are worried about safety, repeated crises, or hospitalization, intensive treatment may be needed now.
Personal Evolution Psychotherapy provides full, comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) — one of the most effective treatments for chronic suicidality, self-harm, and severe emotional dysregulation. Our private DBT Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) delivers structured, high-support care for teens and young adults whose lives feel chaotic, unsafe, or out of control.
When your child or young adult is self-harming, suicidal, explosive, or spiraling despite therapy or medication, weekly counseling is not enough. If you are worried about safety, repeated crises, or hospitalization, intensive treatment may be needed now.
Personal Evolution Psychotherapy provides full, comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) — one of the most effective treatments for chronic suicidality, self-harm, and severe emotional dysregulation. Our private DBT Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) delivers structured, high-support care for teens and young adults whose lives feel chaotic, unsafe, or out of control.
Are you at a time in your life when you don't know where to turn? Are you on overwhelm or faced with a major life decision? For over 32 years I have been helping people with their issues. My passion is to help clients integrate the different conflicting aspects of their personality and transform the limiting beliefs that keep them stuck. I work with adults and teens. I have found that using hypnotherapy is the quickest and most lasting way for most people to accomplish their goals. I focus on short term intensive therapy, meaning long sessions 60/90 min. that create lasting change. I offer phone sessions as well for your comfort.
Are you at a time in your life when you don't know where to turn? Are you on overwhelm or faced with a major life decision? For over 32 years I have been helping people with their issues. My passion is to help clients integrate the different conflicting aspects of their personality and transform the limiting beliefs that keep them stuck. I work with adults and teens. I have found that using hypnotherapy is the quickest and most lasting way for most people to accomplish their goals. I focus on short term intensive therapy, meaning long sessions 60/90 min. that create lasting change. I offer phone sessions as well for your comfort.
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Career Counseling Therapists
How do I know if I need career counseling?
Determining whether a career counselor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counseling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counselor.
Who can benefit from career counseling?
Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counseling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counseling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counselor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counseling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.
How long does career counseling typically last?
The length of career counseling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking. Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counseling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counselor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.
How to prepare for career counseling?
Clients can prepare for career counseling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counselor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counselor, particularly if the career counselor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counseling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.