First Health Therapists in Vista, CA
I believe you already have strengths within you—sometimes you just need support in uncovering them. If you're feeling overwhelmed or stuck, I offer a safe space where we can work together to build on what's working and develop practical strategies tailored to you. You don't have to navigate this alone. Let's move forward together.
I believe you already have strengths within you—sometimes you just need support in uncovering them. If you're feeling overwhelmed or stuck, I offer a safe space where we can work together to build on what's working and develop practical strategies tailored to you. You don't have to navigate this alone. Let's move forward together.
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, 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.
Hengamed Motaghed, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist offering therapy for individuals, couples and families. She works extensively with problems related to stress, anxiety, depression, relationship stress/problems and chronic mental disorders. Dr. Motaghed has done extensive research and practice in the field of Cross Cultural Psychology and has worked with clients who have cultural challenges and cross cultural issues.
Hengamed Motaghed, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist offering therapy for individuals, couples and families. She works extensively with problems related to stress, anxiety, depression, relationship stress/problems and chronic mental disorders. Dr. Motaghed has done extensive research and practice in the field of Cross Cultural Psychology and has worked with clients who have cultural challenges and cross cultural issues.
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.
I'm an informal, low-keyed warm fuzzy type. I deal directly with problems, using CBT, emphasizing support/non-judgment.
I've completed 15 ebooks. The subjects are Assertiveness, How To Change Children's Behavior (Quickly), How to Assess and Treat ADHD (Children and Adults), Self Esteem, Why Relationships Fail, How to diagnose and Treat Anxiety, Anger Management, Types I and II,, Kids and Divorce, Child Visitation and Self-Esteem, How To Change Teenagers Behavior, The Psychology of Procrastination, The Psychology of Guilt, The Psychology of Forgiveness and Weight Loss (Free), The Psychology of All Addictions and How to Diagnose and Treat Mood Disorders.
I'm an informal, low-keyed warm fuzzy type. I deal directly with problems, using CBT, emphasizing support/non-judgment.
I've completed 15 ebooks. The subjects are Assertiveness, How To Change Children's Behavior (Quickly), How to Assess and Treat ADHD (Children and Adults), Self Esteem, Why Relationships Fail, How to diagnose and Treat Anxiety, Anger Management, Types I and II,, Kids and Divorce, Child Visitation and Self-Esteem, How To Change Teenagers Behavior, The Psychology of Procrastination, The Psychology of Guilt, The Psychology of Forgiveness and Weight Loss (Free), The Psychology of All Addictions and How to Diagnose and Treat Mood Disorders.
Are you ready to transform your life? I am here to help Individuals, Couples and Families navigate through the changes, challenges and struggles that we all experience in daily life. Whether you or a loved one are dealing with challenging life events, relationship difficulties, some type of loss, a difficult diagnosis or are just not sure why you are not happy or fulfilled, I believe that these situations are a great opportunity for growth! I am here to help you process your feelings, understand your reactions, develop healthy coping skills and help you find solutions for creating an amazing life. Let's get started!
Are you ready to transform your life? I am here to help Individuals, Couples and Families navigate through the changes, challenges and struggles that we all experience in daily life. Whether you or a loved one are dealing with challenging life events, relationship difficulties, some type of loss, a difficult diagnosis or are just not sure why you are not happy or fulfilled, I believe that these situations are a great opportunity for growth! I am here to help you process your feelings, understand your reactions, develop healthy coping skills and help you find solutions for creating an amazing life. Let's get started!
I graduated from the University of Luton in England and continued her education, earning her Master’s Degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy from the University of Phoenix. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with a background in crisis intervention. I began my career as an MFT, working in an emergency shelter program for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking with substance abuse and severe mental health issues. I provided individual and group therapy in residential and outpatient transitional housing programs.
I graduated from the University of Luton in England and continued her education, earning her Master’s Degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy from the University of Phoenix. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with a background in crisis intervention. I began my career as an MFT, working in an emergency shelter program for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking with substance abuse and severe mental health issues. I provided individual and group therapy in residential and outpatient transitional housing programs.
Sophia
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, ATR-P
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
You may be feeling like you don’t quite fit the pace of others — like there are steps to complete before you reach the starting line everyone else walked into freely. Maybe you carry exhaustion, anxiety, or grief — wondering how to feel more grounded, creative, or understood. If your identity, transitions, or neurodivergence have brought both gifts and challenges, I see you, and I believe you deserve more than coping; you deserve clarity, resilience, and self-connection. You deserve to feel safe and confident in your relationships, including the one with your own self.
You may be feeling like you don’t quite fit the pace of others — like there are steps to complete before you reach the starting line everyone else walked into freely. Maybe you carry exhaustion, anxiety, or grief — wondering how to feel more grounded, creative, or understood. If your identity, transitions, or neurodivergence have brought both gifts and challenges, I see you, and I believe you deserve more than coping; you deserve clarity, resilience, and self-connection. You deserve to feel safe and confident in your relationships, including the one with your own self.
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I graduated with an M.Ed in a dual licensure program for Mental Health Counseling and School Adjustment Counseling in MA, and I am currently practicing as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in CA. I have been working in the mental health field for over a decade, starting as a counselor and working my way up to a independent licensed therapist. I have worked with all ages across the lifespan as well as in various setting and levels of care within the field. My areas of specialty are in emotion regulation skill-building, navigating stressful life events, managing and decreasing anxiety, and relieving the weight of depression.
I graduated with an M.Ed in a dual licensure program for Mental Health Counseling and School Adjustment Counseling in MA, and I am currently practicing as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in CA. I have been working in the mental health field for over a decade, starting as a counselor and working my way up to a independent licensed therapist. I have worked with all ages across the lifespan as well as in various setting and levels of care within the field. My areas of specialty are in emotion regulation skill-building, navigating stressful life events, managing and decreasing anxiety, and relieving the weight of depression.
You may be carrying more than you let on—struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, or the weight of a difficult past. You want clarity, stability, and a way forward that actually holds up outside the therapy room. I strive to help those that are motivated for change but unsure how to break patterns that are not useful or even harmful. Your first session will involve building trust and connection while finding out what is important to you regarding growth and change in your life and relationships.
You may be carrying more than you let on—struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, or the weight of a difficult past. You want clarity, stability, and a way forward that actually holds up outside the therapy room. I strive to help those that are motivated for change but unsure how to break patterns that are not useful or even harmful. Your first session will involve building trust and connection while finding out what is important to you regarding growth and change in your life and relationships.
My name is E. Penny Jacobo and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I believe many of our problems in life can be managed by changing our own thoughts and perspectives. We are usually more capable and powerful than we give ourselves credit for and I aim to help others find and use their own inner strength to solve their problems. I work with clients to identify cognitive distortions and change them. I also believe that taking the time to pause and be present at the moment is crucial to creating insight into our lives and our problems.
My name is E. Penny Jacobo and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I believe many of our problems in life can be managed by changing our own thoughts and perspectives. We are usually more capable and powerful than we give ourselves credit for and I aim to help others find and use their own inner strength to solve their problems. I work with clients to identify cognitive distortions and change them. I also believe that taking the time to pause and be present at the moment is crucial to creating insight into our lives and our problems.
Hi! I’m Fran Wolf, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in working with clients navigating a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress management, self-esteem, life transitions, physical health issues/weight management, and interpersonal challenges. I believe everyone has the inner strength to overcome life’s challenges. My therapeutic approach is rooted in a person-centered, strengths-based framework, designed to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can freely explore their thoughts and emotions.
Hi! I’m Fran Wolf, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in working with clients navigating a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress management, self-esteem, life transitions, physical health issues/weight management, and interpersonal challenges. I believe everyone has the inner strength to overcome life’s challenges. My therapeutic approach is rooted in a person-centered, strengths-based framework, designed to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can freely explore their thoughts and emotions.
After nine years of personal and professional experience I have gained experience that has assisted me in treat people from different backgrounds, challenges, and diagnosis.
After nine years of personal and professional experience I have gained experience that has assisted me in treat people from different backgrounds, challenges, and diagnosis.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience. My ideal client is someone struggling with depressive symptoms who needs to learn new coping skills to manage their depression. Their goal is to implement a variety of techniques to better help them get through their problems.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience. My ideal client is someone struggling with depressive symptoms who needs to learn new coping skills to manage their depression. Their goal is to implement a variety of techniques to better help them get through their problems.
As a dedicated and compassionate mental health therapist, my passion lies in helping individuals navigate their emotional challenges and develop a sense of well-being. My journey into this field began with a deep-rooted desire to make a positive impact on people's lives and contribute to their overall mental health journey. My approach to therapy is centered around creating a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals feel heard, understood, and supported. I believe that every person's experiences and struggles are unique, therefore, I employ a personalized, client-centered approach to tailor my interventions to meet their needs.
As a dedicated and compassionate mental health therapist, my passion lies in helping individuals navigate their emotional challenges and develop a sense of well-being. My journey into this field began with a deep-rooted desire to make a positive impact on people's lives and contribute to their overall mental health journey. My approach to therapy is centered around creating a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals feel heard, understood, and supported. I believe that every person's experiences and struggles are unique, therefore, I employ a personalized, client-centered approach to tailor my interventions to meet their needs.
Great first step! Many of us feels disconnected and have difficulty navigating through life. Having the support you need to assist you with life's roadblocks is essential to moving forward and managing in a healthy way.
With compassion and guidance, we can strengthen your abilities to find your own unique path to your authentic self. "The good life is a process. Not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination".
Great first step! Many of us feels disconnected and have difficulty navigating through life. Having the support you need to assist you with life's roadblocks is essential to moving forward and managing in a healthy way.
With compassion and guidance, we can strengthen your abilities to find your own unique path to your authentic self. "The good life is a process. Not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination".
You have been thinking about this for a while, but keep putting it off. To talk to someone about what is holding you back, what keeps you stuck, and what has prevented you from being happy with yourself and your life. You are now ready to take this courageous step. You are seeking someone who will not judge you, but who will actively listen to what you have to say. Someone who will make you feel comfortable and safe to address the symptoms that bring you to therapy, whether it be depression, anxiety, grief, or unresolved trauma.
You have been thinking about this for a while, but keep putting it off. To talk to someone about what is holding you back, what keeps you stuck, and what has prevented you from being happy with yourself and your life. You are now ready to take this courageous step. You are seeking someone who will not judge you, but who will actively listen to what you have to say. Someone who will make you feel comfortable and safe to address the symptoms that bring you to therapy, whether it be depression, anxiety, grief, or unresolved trauma.
I am an attachment and trauma focused therapist committed to helping clients to reveal to themselves the underlying causes, origins, and nature of the issues they have come to experience. My work focuses on reducing fear and building confidence around the "normal" ways that the brain reacts to the stressful events that color our lives. I believe in taking a client focused, strengths based, and mindful approach to helping clients discover their adaptive capacity for resilience.
I am an attachment and trauma focused therapist committed to helping clients to reveal to themselves the underlying causes, origins, and nature of the issues they have come to experience. My work focuses on reducing fear and building confidence around the "normal" ways that the brain reacts to the stressful events that color our lives. I believe in taking a client focused, strengths based, and mindful approach to helping clients discover their adaptive capacity for resilience.
I provide trauma-informed, compassionate therapy for adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction, along with common co-occurring concerns. My focus is on creating a safe, supportive relationship where healing and growth can take root. My approach integrates contemplative and somatic practices with evidence-based methods such as ACT, DBT, CBT, and mindfulness-based therapies. I work relationally, combining deep presence with practical strategies that help clients regulate their nervous system, shift unhelpful patterns, and build resilience.
I provide trauma-informed, compassionate therapy for adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction, along with common co-occurring concerns. My focus is on creating a safe, supportive relationship where healing and growth can take root. My approach integrates contemplative and somatic practices with evidence-based methods such as ACT, DBT, CBT, and mindfulness-based therapies. I work relationally, combining deep presence with practical strategies that help clients regulate their nervous system, shift unhelpful patterns, and build resilience.
