Therapists for Seniors in Vista, CA
Ellen Griffin, LMFT, holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. In her 20 years of experience with individuals, groups, and families, Ellen employs cognitive behavioral techniques and the principles of positive psychology. Ellen has obtained additional training in relaxation techniques, trauma and EMDR. Anxiety, depression, life transitions, and couples issues are her areas of expertise. It is Ellen’s belief that the well-being of each individual includes not only freedom from emotional pain, but also the presence of positive states.
Ellen Griffin, LMFT, holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. In her 20 years of experience with individuals, groups, and families, Ellen employs cognitive behavioral techniques and the principles of positive psychology. Ellen has obtained additional training in relaxation techniques, trauma and EMDR. Anxiety, depression, life transitions, and couples issues are her areas of expertise. It is Ellen’s belief that the well-being of each individual includes not only freedom from emotional pain, but also the presence of positive states.
While Connor is skilled in treating a wide range of concerns, he is especially passionate about supporting people who are coping with trauma, relationship challenges, and mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. He has extensive experience guiding individuals through the complexities of post-traumatic stress, helping couples rebuild trust and connection, and empowering those who feel stuck in cycles of worry or self-doubt. His compassionate and goal-oriented approach allows clients to feel both supported and encouraged as they take steps toward healing.
While Connor is skilled in treating a wide range of concerns, he is especially passionate about supporting people who are coping with trauma, relationship challenges, and mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. He has extensive experience guiding individuals through the complexities of post-traumatic stress, helping couples rebuild trust and connection, and empowering those who feel stuck in cycles of worry or self-doubt. His compassionate and goal-oriented approach allows clients to feel both supported and encouraged as they take steps toward healing.
Life can be difficult! Whether you’re navigating a stressful life situation, coping with relationship challenges, or struggling to understand your own emotions, it can make a world of difference to have someone truly supporting you along the way. Beginning therapy—or switching therapists—can feel intimidating, but you deserve care that fits your goals and your life. In our work together, I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we explore what’s going on for you, clarify what you want to change, and choose an approach that best matches your needs.
Life can be difficult! Whether you’re navigating a stressful life situation, coping with relationship challenges, or struggling to understand your own emotions, it can make a world of difference to have someone truly supporting you along the way. Beginning therapy—or switching therapists—can feel intimidating, but you deserve care that fits your goals and your life. In our work together, I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we explore what’s going on for you, clarify what you want to change, and choose an approach that best matches your needs.
Dr. Green has a special interest in stress, anxiety, depression and their direct correlation with physical illness. She has worked with patients ranging in age from childhood to geriatrics.
Dr. Green's expertise allows her to draw from a diverse array of therapeutic techniques when providing services for her patients.
Dr. Green has a special interest in stress, anxiety, depression and their direct correlation with physical illness. She has worked with patients ranging in age from childhood to geriatrics.
Dr. Green's expertise allows her to draw from a diverse array of therapeutic techniques when providing services for her patients.
Marcella is particularly passionate about supporting individuals working through trauma, grief, and midlife or later-life transitions. She has extensive experience helping clients address the lasting impact of painful experiences while building resilience and emotional regulation skills. Whether supporting someone through postpartum depression, relationship challenges, or the evolving demands of aging, Marcella tailors treatment using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness techniques to promote stability and self-empowerment.Marcella is particu
Marcella is particularly passionate about supporting individuals working through trauma, grief, and midlife or later-life transitions. She has extensive experience helping clients address the lasting impact of painful experiences while building resilience and emotional regulation skills. Whether supporting someone through postpartum depression, relationship challenges, or the evolving demands of aging, Marcella tailors treatment using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness techniques to promote stability and self-empowerment.Marcella is particu
My ideal client is someone dealing with trauma. Additionally, I've seen great success with clients who experience excessive negativity, depression, anxiety, anger or lack fulfillment. I have excellent results with people who are looking for additional tools to find resolution and empowerment, and are willing to invest the time and energy to obtain their goals. I regularly assign homework and I notice clients who participate fully realize more rapid growth.
My ideal client is someone dealing with trauma. Additionally, I've seen great success with clients who experience excessive negativity, depression, anxiety, anger or lack fulfillment. I have excellent results with people who are looking for additional tools to find resolution and empowerment, and are willing to invest the time and energy to obtain their goals. I regularly assign homework and I notice clients who participate fully realize more rapid growth.
Nathan (he/him) is a compassionate and experienced psychotherapist with a bachelor’s degree in sociology, a master’s degree in counseling psychology, and is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. Nathan specializes in complex sexual identities, orientation to gender, and diverse relationship/life-styles. Nathan serves a wide variety of clients of all ages and treatment needs, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues and stress, sexual health, and LGBTQIA+ issues.
Nathan (he/him) is a compassionate and experienced psychotherapist with a bachelor’s degree in sociology, a master’s degree in counseling psychology, and is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. Nathan specializes in complex sexual identities, orientation to gender, and diverse relationship/life-styles. Nathan serves a wide variety of clients of all ages and treatment needs, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues and stress, sexual health, and LGBTQIA+ issues.
Melanie draws from a variety of therapeutic techniques and uses short term treatment planning with achievable goals, giving attention to deeper issues when appropriate. Her compassion and acceptance underscore her focus on helping people learn skills and develop strategies to achieve sustainable results.
In her free time Melanie enjoys spending time with her husband and kids, her dog, horseback riding and the outdoors.
Melanie draws from a variety of therapeutic techniques and uses short term treatment planning with achievable goals, giving attention to deeper issues when appropriate. Her compassion and acceptance underscore her focus on helping people learn skills and develop strategies to achieve sustainable results.
In her free time Melanie enjoys spending time with her husband and kids, her dog, horseback riding and the outdoors.
Rancho Bernardo Counseling Services(with offices in RB and San Marcos) exists to help you with counseling and support as you address your life, relationships and challenges that face you. With years of experience, Dr. Samuel Brumit would like to help you where you at and get you to where you want to go. He'll help you examine your issues with lots of care. Relationships can be challenging and sometimes you just need help in learning skills to enhance communication, resolve conflict, etc. RB Counseling services can help. We take Insurance. such as Aetna, United Health Care, Oxford, Optum,Quest Blue Cross Anthem etc.
Rancho Bernardo Counseling Services(with offices in RB and San Marcos) exists to help you with counseling and support as you address your life, relationships and challenges that face you. With years of experience, Dr. Samuel Brumit would like to help you where you at and get you to where you want to go. He'll help you examine your issues with lots of care. Relationships can be challenging and sometimes you just need help in learning skills to enhance communication, resolve conflict, etc. RB Counseling services can help. We take Insurance. such as Aetna, United Health Care, Oxford, Optum,Quest Blue Cross Anthem etc.
My clients care deeply about their relationships but feel stuck in patterns that leave them disconnected or misunderstood. They want to feel close again, communicate without defensiveness, and understand what is happening beneath the surface so they can rebuild trust, clarity, and connection.
My clients care deeply about their relationships but feel stuck in patterns that leave them disconnected or misunderstood. They want to feel close again, communicate without defensiveness, and understand what is happening beneath the surface so they can rebuild trust, clarity, and connection.
She speaks both English and Spanish. Her 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. She primarily uses Insight Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to find connections between people's childhood experiences and their current situations, decisions, behaviors, thoughts, and/or feelings.
She speaks both English and Spanish. Her 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. She primarily uses Insight Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to find connections between people's childhood experiences and their current situations, decisions, behaviors, thoughts, and/or feelings.
Welcome! Are you feeling tired of the patterns and old stories that impact the development of your vitality and the best version of your life? Does your sense of self feel fractured? Does your body seem to mirror the internal negative thought patterns that seem to block you creating the life you want to live? Do you feel like there are moments that you cannot imagine living in the internal chaos another moment? I am inspired and honored to work with adults who are motivated to heal and release the negative internal stories, especially from trauma, that have dictated their behavior in order to create their own life worth living.
Welcome! Are you feeling tired of the patterns and old stories that impact the development of your vitality and the best version of your life? Does your sense of self feel fractured? Does your body seem to mirror the internal negative thought patterns that seem to block you creating the life you want to live? Do you feel like there are moments that you cannot imagine living in the internal chaos another moment? I am inspired and honored to work with adults who are motivated to heal and release the negative internal stories, especially from trauma, that have dictated their behavior in order to create their own life worth living.
Are you ready to talk about it? I’m an experienced Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for helping individuals, couples, teens (and their parents!) find the path to peace of mind. If you are not sure about therapy but sensing that something is in the way of you feeling ok, or maybe you know what the problem is but can't seem to find your way, I‘m ready with kindness, compassion and evidence-based practices to help you transform your life and relationships. I invite you to my cozy, judgment free office by the ocean (with parking!) or if you like, we can even talk as we walk along the beautiful Del Mar beach.
Are you ready to talk about it? I’m an experienced Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for helping individuals, couples, teens (and their parents!) find the path to peace of mind. If you are not sure about therapy but sensing that something is in the way of you feeling ok, or maybe you know what the problem is but can't seem to find your way, I‘m ready with kindness, compassion and evidence-based practices to help you transform your life and relationships. I invite you to my cozy, judgment free office by the ocean (with parking!) or if you like, we can even talk as we walk along the beautiful Del Mar beach.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Trish Vernazza, M.A. is an experienced, caring professional who can assist you in achieving a fully integrated life by focusing on your strengths and potential. Achieving a healthy and positive balance in our lives is the key to understanding our own mental, emotional, spiritual, physical health along with personal relationships. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, confidential environment while assisting you to experience, identify and understand the personal barriers which are getting in your way. Working with many clients of many ethnic and culture backgrounds and alternative lifestyles I provide a environment that helps develop personal insight.
Trish Vernazza, M.A. is an experienced, caring professional who can assist you in achieving a fully integrated life by focusing on your strengths and potential. Achieving a healthy and positive balance in our lives is the key to understanding our own mental, emotional, spiritual, physical health along with personal relationships. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, confidential environment while assisting you to experience, identify and understand the personal barriers which are getting in your way. Working with many clients of many ethnic and culture backgrounds and alternative lifestyles I provide a environment that helps develop personal insight.
Tired of crying yourself to sleep, blowing up "for no reason", feeling "on edge" and nervous, bickering with significant others, and feeling the need to defend yourself ? Chronic conflict and stress can leave us feeling drained and exhausted, with little hope for the future and no desire to try again. Your life and relationships may be "stuck" in a cycle of unmet needs and misunderstandings. Few of us grew up in ideal families or learning all we need to know about managing conflict and expressing our needs and emotions effectively.
Tired of crying yourself to sleep, blowing up "for no reason", feeling "on edge" and nervous, bickering with significant others, and feeling the need to defend yourself ? Chronic conflict and stress can leave us feeling drained and exhausted, with little hope for the future and no desire to try again. Your life and relationships may be "stuck" in a cycle of unmet needs and misunderstandings. Few of us grew up in ideal families or learning all we need to know about managing conflict and expressing our needs and emotions effectively.
As a queer, person of color and non-binary therapist, I take pride in providing a genuine, lighthearted, non-judgmental but direct approach to those managing mental health and/or relationship issues. I also specialize in LGBTQ+/GSRD (Gender, Sexuality, and Relationship Diverse) issues including gender therapy to the Trans community and their families/partners. I utilize an eclectic style with various modalities and interventions including DBT, CBT, IFS and whatever may be relevant for YOUR treatment and success.
As a queer, person of color and non-binary therapist, I take pride in providing a genuine, lighthearted, non-judgmental but direct approach to those managing mental health and/or relationship issues. I also specialize in LGBTQ+/GSRD (Gender, Sexuality, and Relationship Diverse) issues including gender therapy to the Trans community and their families/partners. I utilize an eclectic style with various modalities and interventions including DBT, CBT, IFS and whatever may be relevant for YOUR treatment and success.
Life and relationships can be challenging, filled with ups and downs, and moments that feel overwhelming to navigate alone. Whether you’re feeling stuck within yourself or disconnected from a partner, these experiences can leave you longing for understanding, support, and meaningful change. My goal as a therapist is to help you feel less alone, more supported, and deeply understood. I believe healing and lasting growth happen through safe, authentic connection with ourselves and with others. I work with both individuals and couples to help clients understand the emotional patterns that shape their inner world and relationships.
Life and relationships can be challenging, filled with ups and downs, and moments that feel overwhelming to navigate alone. Whether you’re feeling stuck within yourself or disconnected from a partner, these experiences can leave you longing for understanding, support, and meaningful change. My goal as a therapist is to help you feel less alone, more supported, and deeply understood. I believe healing and lasting growth happen through safe, authentic connection with ourselves and with others. I work with both individuals and couples to help clients understand the emotional patterns that shape their inner world and relationships.
When you find yourself needing a divorce, and as a couple, you want to end the relationship on your terms, you can turn to me for Divorce Mediation. Often clients possess the means to resolving issues and they just need a little help to arrive there. I offer sound solutions after problems are identified. Let me also serve as your independent mediator for child custody. Designed to assist an already overburdened court system it is the logical process to choose.
When you find yourself needing a divorce, and as a couple, you want to end the relationship on your terms, you can turn to me for Divorce Mediation. Often clients possess the means to resolving issues and they just need a little help to arrive there. I offer sound solutions after problems are identified. Let me also serve as your independent mediator for child custody. Designed to assist an already overburdened court system it is the logical process to choose.
Life seems intense, overwhelming, or stressful right now. Fear, anger, and exhaustion are familiar emotions. Your parent/boss/spouse just doesn't get it and you don't know how to explain it to them. Perhaps you're questioning your identity, coming out to your family or to your child(ren), experiencing separation/divorce, ready to transition, or coping with loss. You want a safe place to discuss and leave behind feelings of loneliness, sadness, and confusion. You want to figure out a way to get through the week (the day!) and the next. You want relief. You want to be understood. Let's talk. Your first phone consultation is free.
Life seems intense, overwhelming, or stressful right now. Fear, anger, and exhaustion are familiar emotions. Your parent/boss/spouse just doesn't get it and you don't know how to explain it to them. Perhaps you're questioning your identity, coming out to your family or to your child(ren), experiencing separation/divorce, ready to transition, or coping with loss. You want a safe place to discuss and leave behind feelings of loneliness, sadness, and confusion. You want to figure out a way to get through the week (the day!) and the next. You want relief. You want to be understood. Let's talk. Your first phone consultation is free.
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