Female Therapists in Vista, CA
Starting therapy can be scary. You are taking a great first step. I am here to help you throughout this journey. I specialize in depression, anxiety, addiction, and other severe mental illnesses. I have a client-centered collaborative approach to therapy. Each session is tailored to your unique needs and goals. I am here to provide a safe and supportive environment for you. Please reach out if you have any questions.
Starting therapy can be scary. You are taking a great first step. I am here to help you throughout this journey. I specialize in depression, anxiety, addiction, and other severe mental illnesses. I have a client-centered collaborative approach to therapy. Each session is tailored to your unique needs and goals. I am here to provide a safe and supportive environment for you. Please reach out if you have any questions.
Currently accepting new clients. Therapy begins with building a foundation of trust. Depression, anxiety, relationship stress... there are endless reasons to seek therapy. I offer a safe and neutral environment to explore the complexity of human existence. In a non-judgmental environment we will have the opportunity to support you in determining your values, examining your patterns, setting attainable goals, and working towards sustainable and meaningful change. Committing to change through therapy can help you find relief from emotional distress, develop adaptive skills, and find practical solutions.
Currently accepting new clients. Therapy begins with building a foundation of trust. Depression, anxiety, relationship stress... there are endless reasons to seek therapy. I offer a safe and neutral environment to explore the complexity of human existence. In a non-judgmental environment we will have the opportunity to support you in determining your values, examining your patterns, setting attainable goals, and working towards sustainable and meaningful change. Committing to change through therapy can help you find relief from emotional distress, develop adaptive skills, and find practical solutions.
Most of my clients come to me feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or carrying heavy experiences they’ve tried to push through on their own. Many of whom are military veterans, first responders, survivors of human trafficking, or professionals with highly sensitive roles who need a safe, confidential space to process trauma. They’re often dealing with PTSD, anxiety, flashbacks, or relationship struggles, and they’re ready for real change. I can help by combining EMDR with practical, evidence-based tools to reprocess painful memories so they no longer control your present. You’ll gain clarity, reduce anxiety, rebuild trust in yourself again.
Most of my clients come to me feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or carrying heavy experiences they’ve tried to push through on their own. Many of whom are military veterans, first responders, survivors of human trafficking, or professionals with highly sensitive roles who need a safe, confidential space to process trauma. They’re often dealing with PTSD, anxiety, flashbacks, or relationship struggles, and they’re ready for real change. I can help by combining EMDR with practical, evidence-based tools to reprocess painful memories so they no longer control your present. You’ll gain clarity, reduce anxiety, rebuild trust in yourself again.
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.
I specialize in working with adults on the autism spectrum who struggle with anxiety or depression, or who need support with navigating the academic, occupational, or social world. My goal is not to “fix” you - you are not broken! I aim to facilitate understanding, grow your skills, and expand your options in order to help you achieve your goals. In addition to autism, I treat those with anxiety disorders, OCD, tic disorders, ADHD, depression, and trauma. I also love working with parents, offering support for parenting stress, as well as tools and strategies for managing behavioral challenges in younger children.
I specialize in working with adults on the autism spectrum who struggle with anxiety or depression, or who need support with navigating the academic, occupational, or social world. My goal is not to “fix” you - you are not broken! I aim to facilitate understanding, grow your skills, and expand your options in order to help you achieve your goals. In addition to autism, I treat those with anxiety disorders, OCD, tic disorders, ADHD, depression, and trauma. I also love working with parents, offering support for parenting stress, as well as tools and strategies for managing behavioral challenges in younger children.
Hi, my name is Quetzalli (ket-saw-lee) Avilez (feel free to ask me how to pronounce my name). I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been working in this field for 7 years. Some approaches you will see with me are cognitive behavioral therapy, somatic therapy, EMDR, strength-based perspective, and client-centered approach. In my approach to therapy, I focus on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard and respected. My goal is to empower you to grow and heal in a way that feels true to who you are.
Hi, my name is Quetzalli (ket-saw-lee) Avilez (feel free to ask me how to pronounce my name). I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been working in this field for 7 years. Some approaches you will see with me are cognitive behavioral therapy, somatic therapy, EMDR, strength-based perspective, and client-centered approach. In my approach to therapy, I focus on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard and respected. My goal is to empower you to grow and heal in a way that feels true to who you are.
Looking to make meaningful changes in your life or make sense of difficult past experiences? Are you struggling with PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, narcissistic abuse recovery, low self esteem, and loneliness? I am here to help! I provide a warm, welcoming, safe space for you to feel validated and heard. I work to help my diverse clients acquire the tools and support needed to help reduce their anxiety and depression while increasing their self esteem, self worth, and relationship connectivity so they can live more satisfying lives. I use a trauma informed lens and strength based approach.
Looking to make meaningful changes in your life or make sense of difficult past experiences? Are you struggling with PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, narcissistic abuse recovery, low self esteem, and loneliness? I am here to help! I provide a warm, welcoming, safe space for you to feel validated and heard. I work to help my diverse clients acquire the tools and support needed to help reduce their anxiety and depression while increasing their self esteem, self worth, and relationship connectivity so they can live more satisfying lives. I use a trauma informed lens and strength based approach.
As a psychologist, I aim to help you heal the relationships that matter most, including how you relate to yourself. I work with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. Perhaps you are looking at your child or adolescent and are confused by their behavior or at a loss for how to help them. Maybe you or an important relationship in your life is suffering and you feel stuck. Whatever challenges you are facing, my goal is to meet you with empathy and the fundamental belief that each of us is doing the best we can with the resources we have available to us in any given moment.
As a psychologist, I aim to help you heal the relationships that matter most, including how you relate to yourself. I work with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. Perhaps you are looking at your child or adolescent and are confused by their behavior or at a loss for how to help them. Maybe you or an important relationship in your life is suffering and you feel stuck. Whatever challenges you are facing, my goal is to meet you with empathy and the fundamental belief that each of us is doing the best we can with the resources we have available to us in any given moment.
Amy Ruth Saloner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, FNTP
Vista, CA 92084
Waitlist for new clients
I primarily work with parents of teens and teens building resilience and empowerment. I also work with couples and those ages 10-74.
I primarily work with parents of teens and teens building resilience and empowerment. I also work with couples and those ages 10-74.
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.
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.
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.
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 work with clients seeking to restore connection and balance their lives. Therapy can help if you are at the end of your rope or simply want to learn how to do something different to connect to others. I work with the underlying issues such as anxiety or depression that can block authentic connection. I bring a gentle, holistic approach to making small changes that can create healthier relationships. I provide support and structure to each of my clients looking for ways to live their lives with freedom to be who they want to be.
I work with clients seeking to restore connection and balance their lives. Therapy can help if you are at the end of your rope or simply want to learn how to do something different to connect to others. I work with the underlying issues such as anxiety or depression that can block authentic connection. I bring a gentle, holistic approach to making small changes that can create healthier relationships. I provide support and structure to each of my clients looking for ways to live their lives with freedom to be who they want to be.
Hi there, I'm Monica! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). This message is for men who are on the search for new inner meaning and strength through struggles of life, whether it be trauma, anxiety, or depression. I’m here to help you tap into your masculine genius hidden underneath your self-doubt.
Hi there, I'm Monica! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). This message is for men who are on the search for new inner meaning and strength through struggles of life, whether it be trauma, anxiety, or depression. I’m here to help you tap into your masculine genius hidden underneath your self-doubt.
As a licensed educational psychologist, I am here to support individuals of all ages and their families. I enjoy helping adults (e.g., those seeking diagnostic clarity after years of misdiagnosis, masking, etc.) in addition to families with children. I have assessed children of various ages but have the most experience working with adolescents. I can help parents identify their child's unique strengths and challenges in addition to offering recommendations on how best to support them.
As a licensed educational psychologist, I am here to support individuals of all ages and their families. I enjoy helping adults (e.g., those seeking diagnostic clarity after years of misdiagnosis, masking, etc.) in addition to families with children. I have assessed children of various ages but have the most experience working with adolescents. I can help parents identify their child's unique strengths and challenges in addition to offering recommendations on how best to support them.
Good news! I accept many insurance plans: please see list below! l am accepting new clients in-person sessions or via tele-health secure portal. I work with individuals who want to develop new skills to address areas where they are experiencing distress. Many of my clients are grieving the loss of a loved one, struggling with parenting difficulties, anxiety, depression or addictions. If you need someone who listens and understands the challenges of going through difficult transitions, how to improve relationships, breaking the hold of addictions, and developing a meaningful life, give me a call.
Good news! I accept many insurance plans: please see list below! l am accepting new clients in-person sessions or via tele-health secure portal. I work with individuals who want to develop new skills to address areas where they are experiencing distress. Many of my clients are grieving the loss of a loved one, struggling with parenting difficulties, anxiety, depression or addictions. If you need someone who listens and understands the challenges of going through difficult transitions, how to improve relationships, breaking the hold of addictions, and developing a meaningful life, give me a call.
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, 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
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 primarily work with first responders, active-duty military personnel, and individuals with prior military service. These professions often involve repeated exposure to stress, uncertainty, trauma, and significant personal sacrifice, which can affect well-being, relationships, and life outside of work. For veterans, this may also involve difficulty transitioning out of the military and adjusting to life beyond service. My goal is to help clients navigate these challenges while also building lives that feel meaningful, fulfilling, and aligned with what matters most to them.
I primarily work with first responders, active-duty military personnel, and individuals with prior military service. These professions often involve repeated exposure to stress, uncertainty, trauma, and significant personal sacrifice, which can affect well-being, relationships, and life outside of work. For veterans, this may also involve difficulty transitioning out of the military and adjusting to life beyond service. My goal is to help clients navigate these challenges while also building lives that feel meaningful, fulfilling, and aligned with what matters most to them.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.