Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Vista, CA
Paula Ratter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PsyD, RN
3 Endorsed
Vista, CA 92081
Waitlist for new clients
I concentrate on what a person is thinking & feeling, since I primarily preform CBT.
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 concentrate on what a person is thinking & feeling, since I primarily preform CBT.
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 draw on principles from mindfulness, attachment theory, family systems, EMDR, art therapy, play therapy, solution-focused, emotion-focused, and cognitive behavioral models for my clients.
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.
I draw on principles from mindfulness, attachment theory, family systems, EMDR, art therapy, play therapy, solution-focused, emotion-focused, and cognitive behavioral models for my clients.
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.
I understand that trauma and stress can affect every part of your life from your relationships and sense of safety to your ability to trust yourself. Whether you’re navigating the effects of past trauma, facing interpersonal conflict, or struggling to find direction in your life, you are not alone. Together, we will explore the root causes of current struggles, develop practical tools for coping, and work toward meaningful, lasting change. Helping you shift away from patterns that may have once protected you, but are now limiting your ability to fully connect with yourself and others.
I understand that trauma and stress can affect every part of your life from your relationships and sense of safety to your ability to trust yourself. Whether you’re navigating the effects of past trauma, facing interpersonal conflict, or struggling to find direction in your life, you are not alone. Together, we will explore the root causes of current struggles, develop practical tools for coping, and work toward meaningful, lasting change. Helping you shift away from patterns that may have once protected you, but are now limiting your ability to fully connect with yourself and others.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and I’m glad you’re here. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe in meeting people where they are and supporting them with empathy, respect, and curiosity. Since 2018, I have had the opportunity to support individuals who may be experiencing life transitions, stress, or emotional challenges, as well as anyone who is simply looking for guidance, support, or greater self-understanding. I also have additional experience working with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, including college communities, active-duty military members, veterans, first responders, and their families.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and I’m glad you’re here. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe in meeting people where they are and supporting them with empathy, respect, and curiosity. Since 2018, I have had the opportunity to support individuals who may be experiencing life transitions, stress, or emotional challenges, as well as anyone who is simply looking for guidance, support, or greater self-understanding. I also have additional experience working with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, including college communities, active-duty military members, veterans, first responders, and their families.
Hi! My name is Cheryl Gilbert, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT, License 119597) based in Vista, California. I see clients as on a journey of self-discovery to reach their own goals for health and healing. I join my clients on this journey and help to facilitate this process, acting as a navigator while they direct the destination. I assist clients in discovering their strengths and support them in walking through their struggles, whether it be anxiety, depression, self-esteem, family, or relationship difficulties.
Hi! My name is Cheryl Gilbert, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT, License 119597) based in Vista, California. I see clients as on a journey of self-discovery to reach their own goals for health and healing. I join my clients on this journey and help to facilitate this process, acting as a navigator while they direct the destination. I assist clients in discovering their strengths and support them in walking through their struggles, whether it be anxiety, depression, self-esteem, family, or relationship difficulties.
Hi, I’m Leah Yeshnik, LMFT.
I specialize in supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. My approach is honest, direct, and grounded in presence. I listen deeply, reflect thoughtfully, and bring compassion, respect, consistency, humor, and accountability into the therapeutic space. My work is especially attuned to the emotional and relational experiences of women.
I incorporate a range of modalities to meet different learning styles and needs, including expressive arts, journaling, self-reflection, skill building, and somatic practices
Hi, I’m Leah Yeshnik, LMFT.
I specialize in supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. My approach is honest, direct, and grounded in presence. I listen deeply, reflect thoughtfully, and bring compassion, respect, consistency, humor, and accountability into the therapeutic space. My work is especially attuned to the emotional and relational experiences of women.
I incorporate a range of modalities to meet different learning styles and needs, including expressive arts, journaling, self-reflection, skill building, and somatic practices
Specialty areas include complex trauma therapy (Trauma-Focused CBT Certified), substance use management, individual, couples and family systems therapy, and suicidal and defiant children and teens.
My clients are individuals who often carry with them unresolved feelings from either their past or present challenges. Viewing those issues from an objective and trusted practitioner is vital to the change process. Always viewing my clients with unconditional positive regard is essential to us being successful. Therapy can often be the first time someone gets to step out of the day to day of their lives. My hope is during this introspection, I can coach you in the direction you need to go, not where my training thinks you should go. While I may illuminate potential paths, you're taking the steps with me right behind you!
Specialty areas include complex trauma therapy (Trauma-Focused CBT Certified), substance use management, individual, couples and family systems therapy, and suicidal and defiant children and teens.
My clients are individuals who often carry with them unresolved feelings from either their past or present challenges. Viewing those issues from an objective and trusted practitioner is vital to the change process. Always viewing my clients with unconditional positive regard is essential to us being successful. Therapy can often be the first time someone gets to step out of the day to day of their lives. My hope is during this introspection, I can coach you in the direction you need to go, not where my training thinks you should go. While I may illuminate potential paths, you're taking the steps with me right behind you!
I utilize CBT, SFT, REBT, DBT, EFT, EMDR, and other modalities to create a therapeutic approach that will yield positive results unique to you and your situation.
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.
I utilize CBT, SFT, REBT, DBT, EFT, EMDR, and other modalities to create a therapeutic approach that will yield positive results unique to you and your situation.
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.
I use a blend of play therapy and CBT to build rapport with children, teaching emotional regulation through fun and engaging activities.
Whether a family needs help managing difficult situations with their child’s school in the IEP process, assessments for autism, ADHD, Learning disabilities, or in adaptive domains, I am able to write and explain the comprehensive reports. My background in early childhood education also allows me the skills to provide counseling and play therapy for children, starting as young as 2 years. I want to work with children and their families to appreciate and understand one another so that home is a place of peace and calm, and so children feel understood and excited to learn at school.
I use a blend of play therapy and CBT to build rapport with children, teaching emotional regulation through fun and engaging activities.
Whether a family needs help managing difficult situations with their child’s school in the IEP process, assessments for autism, ADHD, Learning disabilities, or in adaptive domains, I am able to write and explain the comprehensive reports. My background in early childhood education also allows me the skills to provide counseling and play therapy for children, starting as young as 2 years. I want to work with children and their families to appreciate and understand one another so that home is a place of peace and calm, and so children feel understood and excited to learn at school.
I am a Licensed marriage and family therapist in San Diego, CA. I’m a trauma therapist who utilizes different modalities such as inner child work, brain spotting, and EMDR. I specialize in PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationships, attachment styles, self-esteem building, and substance abuse. I have a deep desire and passion for those struggling with PTSD, Childhood trauma, relationship conflicts, and self-esteem. I am trained in EMDR, DETur, and brain-spotting. I have a strong love and connection for people; I’m focused on change, acceptance, and helping people be the best version of themselves.
I am a Licensed marriage and family therapist in San Diego, CA. I’m a trauma therapist who utilizes different modalities such as inner child work, brain spotting, and EMDR. I specialize in PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationships, attachment styles, self-esteem building, and substance abuse. I have a deep desire and passion for those struggling with PTSD, Childhood trauma, relationship conflicts, and self-esteem. I am trained in EMDR, DETur, and brain-spotting. I have a strong love and connection for people; I’m focused on change, acceptance, and helping people be the best version of themselves.
My therapeutic focus is driven by utilization of various techniques and coping skills stemming from evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) with an emphasis on mindfulness.
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!
My therapeutic focus is driven by utilization of various techniques and coping skills stemming from evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) with an emphasis on mindfulness.
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!
I draw from evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), mindfulness practices, trauma-informed care, and strengths-based approaches.
Life has seasons of transition—new roles, losses, shifting relationships—that can feel heavy to carry alone. I work with adults, young adults, and couples who are juggling a lot: caregivers balancing family obligations, professionals under constant pressure, college or early-career clients, and partners seeking to reconnect. My clients often name ongoing stress or anxiety, burnout, communication struggles, trust concerns, grief, or a quiet sense of self-doubt. In our work, we slow things down, make sense of what’s happening, and practice tools you can use between sessions—clear communication.
I draw from evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), mindfulness practices, trauma-informed care, and strengths-based approaches.
Life has seasons of transition—new roles, losses, shifting relationships—that can feel heavy to carry alone. I work with adults, young adults, and couples who are juggling a lot: caregivers balancing family obligations, professionals under constant pressure, college or early-career clients, and partners seeking to reconnect. My clients often name ongoing stress or anxiety, burnout, communication struggles, trust concerns, grief, or a quiet sense of self-doubt. In our work, we slow things down, make sense of what’s happening, and practice tools you can use between sessions—clear communication.
I utilize acceptance and commitment (ACT), client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral ( CBT), culturally sensitive, mindfulness-based, person-centered, solution-focused, and trauma-focused modalities in my practice.
I take a client-centered approach to work with all my clients, as each person is unique, and a specific treatment plan will accommodate healing. I have extensive experience with trauma, and I am EMDR-trained.
I utilize acceptance and commitment (ACT), client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral ( CBT), culturally sensitive, mindfulness-based, person-centered, solution-focused, and trauma-focused modalities in my practice.
I take a client-centered approach to work with all my clients, as each person is unique, and a specific treatment plan will accommodate healing. I have extensive experience with trauma, and I am EMDR-trained.
Using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness techniques, & person-centered care, we tailor our sessions to meet your unique needs and goals.
At Therapy For You Counseling Center, we believe that everyone deserves a safe and supportive space to navigate life's challenges. We now have immediate openings and take Aetna, Optum, Cigna and Blue Shield insurances. We answer our phone or call back immediately! Our team of compassionate and experienced therapists is dedicated to helping you uncover your strengths, heal from past wounds, and create a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling. Take the first step toward a brighter tomorrow—reach out today to make an appointment. We look forward to supporting you in achieving your goals for a healthier and more fulfilling life.
Using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness techniques, & person-centered care, we tailor our sessions to meet your unique needs and goals.
At Therapy For You Counseling Center, we believe that everyone deserves a safe and supportive space to navigate life's challenges. We now have immediate openings and take Aetna, Optum, Cigna and Blue Shield insurances. We answer our phone or call back immediately! Our team of compassionate and experienced therapists is dedicated to helping you uncover your strengths, heal from past wounds, and create a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling. Take the first step toward a brighter tomorrow—reach out today to make an appointment. We look forward to supporting you in achieving your goals for a healthier and more fulfilling life.
I also like to use ACT, a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), to help clients unhook from unhelpful thoughts in order to change their feelings for the better.
As a woman of faith, I understand the values and concerns of my Christian clients, and I know the power of God to heal and restore.
I also like to use ACT, a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), to help clients unhook from unhelpful thoughts in order to change their feelings for the better.
As a woman of faith, I understand the values and concerns of my Christian clients, and I know the power of God to heal and restore.
You’ve managed your anxiety for a while but lately it’s feeling 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?”
You’ve managed your anxiety for a while but lately it’s feeling 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?”
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 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 implement evidence based treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, and ACT as well as creative approach.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and master level registered addiction specialist. I maintain a private practice in Carlsbad, California. Accompanying you on your journey toward self individuation is a deep joy and privilege and I look forward to speaking with you.
I implement evidence based treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, and ACT as well as creative approach.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and master level registered addiction specialist. I maintain a private practice in Carlsbad, California. Accompanying you on your journey toward self individuation is a deep joy and privilege and I look forward to speaking with you.
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.
I believe that healing and positive change take place in the context of supportive and accepting relationships. Whether you seek to work through anxiety, address trauma, or enhance your relationships, my goal is to support you on your journey. I strive to create a brave and compassionate space where you can explore what healing and growth look like to you. My approach is warm, collaborative, and direct. If you hope to gain skills to manage anxious patterns, process impactful experiences from your past, or navigate a challenging life transition, we can work together to do so.
I believe that healing and positive change take place in the context of supportive and accepting relationships. Whether you seek to work through anxiety, address trauma, or enhance your relationships, my goal is to support you on your journey. I strive to create a brave and compassionate space where you can explore what healing and growth look like to you. My approach is warm, collaborative, and direct. If you hope to gain skills to manage anxious patterns, process impactful experiences from your past, or navigate a challenging life transition, we can work together to do so.
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