Life Transitions Therapists in Vista, CA

Emilia Ramirez
Psychologist, PsyD
Serves Area
Dr. Emilia Ramirez is both from Texas and California, loves what she does and considers it her calling. She has worked in the field of social services for approximately 25 years and began her training as a therapist in 2015. Dr. Ramirez completed her Clinical Psychology doctorate in 2011 in Dallas, Texas. Prior to this, she obtained a Masters in Clinical Psychology in 2009 in Dallas Texas and graduated as a fourth-generation Longhorn from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2001, After completing graduate school, she moved back to California and is here to stay.
Dr. Emilia Ramirez is both from Texas and California, loves what she does and considers it her calling. She has worked in the field of social services for approximately 25 years and began her training as a therapist in 2015. Dr. Ramirez completed her Clinical Psychology doctorate in 2011 in Dallas, Texas. Prior to this, she obtained a Masters in Clinical Psychology in 2009 in Dallas Texas and graduated as a fourth-generation Longhorn from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2001, After completing graduate school, she moved back to California and is here to stay.
(760) 970-8658 View (760) 970-8658
Lydia Lombardi Good
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
7 Endorsed
Serves Area
Learning to connect deeply with yourself and others is the key to the healthy relationship you are seeking. In my 20 years working in mental health, I have witnessed hundreds of individuals, couples and families experience deep healing after life events that lead to disconnection and discourse. I know the courage it takes to begin therapy with someone new. It would an honor to be a part of your process toward a stronger, more resilient self, relationship and family.
Learning to connect deeply with yourself and others is the key to the healthy relationship you are seeking. In my 20 years working in mental health, I have witnessed hundreds of individuals, couples and families experience deep healing after life events that lead to disconnection and discourse. I know the courage it takes to begin therapy with someone new. It would an honor to be a part of your process toward a stronger, more resilient self, relationship and family.
(760) 957-0332 View (760) 957-0332
Amanda Nemeth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with a variety of issues including relational challenges (marital, dating, family), anxiety, trauma, spirituality, identity issues, premarital counseling and life transitions.
My approach to working with clients is holistic, creative, and grounded in the specific story of each client. Through empathy, authenticity, and curiosity I help create a new vision for hope as I journey with my clients on their path toward healing. I have experience working with individual adults of all ages, couples, and families.
I work with a variety of issues including relational challenges (marital, dating, family), anxiety, trauma, spirituality, identity issues, premarital counseling and life transitions.
My approach to working with clients is holistic, creative, and grounded in the specific story of each client. Through empathy, authenticity, and curiosity I help create a new vision for hope as I journey with my clients on their path toward healing. I have experience working with individual adults of all ages, couples, and families.
(208) 647-4328 View (208) 647-4328
Amanda Hoffman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I use evidence-based approaches including CBT and EMDR to support concerns such as anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, trauma recovery, life transitions, relationships, grief, and loss.
My approach to therapy is rooted in a deep desire to connect with others as I help them along their healing journey. I believe that through collaboration, empathy, and compassion I can empower my clients to achieve their therapeutic goals and become the best version of themselves. I obtained my bachelor’s degree from the University of California, San Diego with a major in Communications, and an MS in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University. I was inspired to pursue a career as a therapist after my own transformative experience in therapy. I love working in a field where I get to deeply connect with others.
I use evidence-based approaches including CBT and EMDR to support concerns such as anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, trauma recovery, life transitions, relationships, grief, and loss.
My approach to therapy is rooted in a deep desire to connect with others as I help them along their healing journey. I believe that through collaboration, empathy, and compassion I can empower my clients to achieve their therapeutic goals and become the best version of themselves. I obtained my bachelor’s degree from the University of California, San Diego with a major in Communications, and an MS in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University. I was inspired to pursue a career as a therapist after my own transformative experience in therapy. I love working in a field where I get to deeply connect with others.
(949) 868-6531 View (949) 868-6531
Yvonne Love
Psychologist, LP
Serves Area
Love’s work is helping individuals heal from trauma and navigate women’s issues, including recovery from sexual assault, partner abuse, and life transitions that affect identity, safety, and self-worth
Dr. Yvonne Love helps teens, adults, and seniors in California build emotional resilience, improve relationships, and regain a sense of balance when life feels overwhelming. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she provides compassionate, evidence-based mental health care through individual therapy and couples therapy, supporting patients across California with concerns ranging from everyday stress to complex psychological conditions. A core passion of Dr.Dr. Yvonne Love helps teens, adults, and seniors in California build emotional resilience, improve relationships, and regain a sense of balance when life feels overwhelming. Practicin
Love’s work is helping individuals heal from trauma and navigate women’s issues, including recovery from sexual assault, partner abuse, and life transitions that affect identity, safety, and self-worth
Dr. Yvonne Love helps teens, adults, and seniors in California build emotional resilience, improve relationships, and regain a sense of balance when life feels overwhelming. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she provides compassionate, evidence-based mental health care through individual therapy and couples therapy, supporting patients across California with concerns ranging from everyday stress to complex psychological conditions. A core passion of Dr.Dr. Yvonne Love helps teens, adults, and seniors in California build emotional resilience, improve relationships, and regain a sense of balance when life feels overwhelming. Practicin
(760) 853-5449 View (760) 853-5449
Daniel Nemeth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Your life journey may take you to places and seasons that feel overwhelming and expose you to painful experiences that leave deep wounds and lingering hurt. When you are facing frustration, pain, or a lack of direction, you may have a hard time accessing your inner resources and finding hope for the future. But you are not alone. I am here to help you do just that.
Your life journey may take you to places and seasons that feel overwhelming and expose you to painful experiences that leave deep wounds and lingering hurt. When you are facing frustration, pain, or a lack of direction, you may have a hard time accessing your inner resources and finding hope for the future. But you are not alone. I am here to help you do just that.
(442) 280-7996 View (442) 280-7996
Samantha Shields
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Serves Area
Samantha Shields is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Pepperdine University in 2001 and her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego. Her years of experience in outpatient and inpatient settings have included individuals, families, couples, children and teens.
Samantha Shields is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Pepperdine University in 2001 and her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego. Her years of experience in outpatient and inpatient settings have included individuals, families, couples, children and teens.
(760) 359-9494 View (760) 359-9494
Tonsinetta James
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Ms. James is a licensed therapist at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. She has extensive expertise in clinical assessment, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and program management for clients with complex mental health, trauma, and substance use disorders. She has served as an adjunct professor at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work and is recognized for her ethical practice, strong leadership, and commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
Ms. James is a licensed therapist at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. She has extensive expertise in clinical assessment, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and program management for clients with complex mental health, trauma, and substance use disorders. She has served as an adjunct professor at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work and is recognized for her ethical practice, strong leadership, and commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
(760) 330-2685 View (760) 330-2685
Maria Woodland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, LMFT
Serves Area
Consuelo’s treatment approach is to focus in assisting clients to develop self-awareness, improve self-esteem, dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, attachment and relationship issues.Consuelo’s treatment approach is to focus in assisting clients to develop self-awareness, improve self-esteem, dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, attachment and relationship issues.
Consuelo’s treatment approach is to focus in assisting clients to develop self-awareness, improve self-esteem, dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, attachment and relationship issues.Consuelo’s treatment approach is to focus in assisting clients to develop self-awareness, improve self-esteem, dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, attachment and relationship issues.
(760) 253-8192 View (760) 253-8192
Bethany Reddinger
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Mams - are you overwhelmed? Struggling with infertility, loss, processing pregnancy, or current postpartum demands? Notice a void in your marriage? Feeling harmed by societal obligations and expectations? Let's get to work. I’m passionate about serving hopeful, grieving, expectant, and newly parenting folks. The de-prioritization of maternal mental health in our culture impacts all facets of life and often creates guilt, self-criticism, isolation, and exhaustion. Our work together can expand the ability to manage life, as well as grow capacity for insight and self-compassion.
Mams - are you overwhelmed? Struggling with infertility, loss, processing pregnancy, or current postpartum demands? Notice a void in your marriage? Feeling harmed by societal obligations and expectations? Let's get to work. I’m passionate about serving hopeful, grieving, expectant, and newly parenting folks. The de-prioritization of maternal mental health in our culture impacts all facets of life and often creates guilt, self-criticism, isolation, and exhaustion. Our work together can expand the ability to manage life, as well as grow capacity for insight and self-compassion.
(760) 587-4686 View (760) 587-4686
Sara L. Chalupsky Poore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Serves Area
I specialize in anxiety, binge eating, caregiving, chronic pain and grief. I work collaboratively with clients to provide concrete tools for them to cope in everyday life. I provide an empathetic and a non-judgmental environment coupled with a client centered approach. Committing to therapy is challenging, I am flexible and accommodate your schedule. I offer the opportunity to be seen weekly, or bimonthly either in-person or virtually.
I specialize in anxiety, binge eating, caregiving, chronic pain and grief. I work collaboratively with clients to provide concrete tools for them to cope in everyday life. I provide an empathetic and a non-judgmental environment coupled with a client centered approach. Committing to therapy is challenging, I am flexible and accommodate your schedule. I offer the opportunity to be seen weekly, or bimonthly either in-person or virtually.
(760) 302-1370 View (760) 302-1370
Araceli Ramos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have been in the mental health field for over 25 years, and I specialize in CBT, trauma-informed care, anxiety, depression, Mindfulness, and relaxation techniques. I incorporate solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, narrative therapy, CBT, and focus on meeting clients where they are to support goals. I work with adolescents, male or female adults, or the elderly who have experienced trauma, anxiety, or depression. I am compassionate, empathetic, patient, and kind. I love supporting people, assisting with moving through issues, and developing healthy coping skills.
I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have been in the mental health field for over 25 years, and I specialize in CBT, trauma-informed care, anxiety, depression, Mindfulness, and relaxation techniques. I incorporate solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, narrative therapy, CBT, and focus on meeting clients where they are to support goals. I work with adolescents, male or female adults, or the elderly who have experienced trauma, anxiety, or depression. I am compassionate, empathetic, patient, and kind. I love supporting people, assisting with moving through issues, and developing healthy coping skills.
(949) 776-9554 View (949) 776-9554
Melanie Dawson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Serves Area
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.
(760) 309-6537 View (760) 309-6537
Nathan Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Serves Area
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.
(760) 824-3746 View (760) 824-3746
Connor Berk
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Serves Area
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.
(760) 971-4407 View (760) 971-4407
Virginia Wilcsek
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Has your world and experiences left you feeling sad, stressed, overwhelmed, alone, hopeless? Sometimes this can lead to depression, anxiety, grief, trauma or thoughts of just not being here. What has happened to you can impact how you feel about yourself, others, feeling lost and confused, or alone. I strive to provide a space to hear you. We will work together to create an approach that you feel best fits your journey. My focus is Trauma, grief and Post-traumatic growth. I work with Military, First Responders, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, BPD, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery & Treating Adult Children of Emotional Immature Parents.
Has your world and experiences left you feeling sad, stressed, overwhelmed, alone, hopeless? Sometimes this can lead to depression, anxiety, grief, trauma or thoughts of just not being here. What has happened to you can impact how you feel about yourself, others, feeling lost and confused, or alone. I strive to provide a space to hear you. We will work together to create an approach that you feel best fits your journey. My focus is Trauma, grief and Post-traumatic growth. I work with Military, First Responders, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, BPD, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery & Treating Adult Children of Emotional Immature Parents.
(858) 289-0339 View (858) 289-0339
Janell Makaipo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Serves Area
Janell's therapeutic approach is cognitive behavioral, addressing negative thoughts clients use to define events. Her main focus includes anxiety and depression. Janell enjoys gardening, line dancing, walking and exercising. Her recent endeavor is making baskets out of pine needles.
Janell's therapeutic approach is cognitive behavioral, addressing negative thoughts clients use to define events. Her main focus includes anxiety and depression. Janell enjoys gardening, line dancing, walking and exercising. Her recent endeavor is making baskets out of pine needles.
(760) 273-3176 View (760) 273-3176
Krystal Carrillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Hi! My name is Krystal Carrillo, and I am a bilingual Spanish-speaking Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego, CA. I have over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field. I am passionate about helping adults with diverse backgrounds who struggle with daily life stressors, boundaries, and feelings of self-worth. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and a Person-Centered approach.
Hi! My name is Krystal Carrillo, and I am a bilingual Spanish-speaking Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego, CA. I have over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field. I am passionate about helping adults with diverse backgrounds who struggle with daily life stressors, boundaries, and feelings of self-worth. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and a Person-Centered approach.
(747) 349-4619 View (747) 349-4619
Therapeutic Center for Anxiety and Trauma
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Serves Area
Are you struggling with panic, worry or trauma? If so, whether large or small, it may cause anxiety. Or maybe you even feel traumatized? This can happen for any situation that causes disturbance to your daily routine, thinking and ability to function to your full potential. Whatever your anxiety or trauma is about, we can help! We are a team of therapists working extensively with anxiety issues. These could be about relationships, life events, or any negative experience. If you are struggling a past traumatic incident, or anxiety, please contact us and one of our therapists will contact you soon.
Are you struggling with panic, worry or trauma? If so, whether large or small, it may cause anxiety. Or maybe you even feel traumatized? This can happen for any situation that causes disturbance to your daily routine, thinking and ability to function to your full potential. Whatever your anxiety or trauma is about, we can help! We are a team of therapists working extensively with anxiety issues. These could be about relationships, life events, or any negative experience. If you are struggling a past traumatic incident, or anxiety, please contact us and one of our therapists will contact you soon.
(760) 878-7019 View (760) 878-7019
Marcella Santamaria
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Serves Area
Marcella is particularly passionate about supporting individuals working through trauma, grief, and midlife or later- life transitions.
Marcella is also experienced in working with the LGBTQ+ community and provides gender-affirmative medical readiness evaluations. She offers inclusive, affirming care that acknowledges the complex relationship between identity, mental health, and social stressors.Marcella is also experienced in working with the LGBTQ+ community and provides gender-affirmative
Marcella is particularly passionate about supporting individuals working through trauma, grief, and midlife or later- life transitions.
Marcella is also experienced in working with the LGBTQ+ community and provides gender-affirmative medical readiness evaluations. She offers inclusive, affirming care that acknowledges the complex relationship between identity, mental health, and social stressors.Marcella is also experienced in working with the LGBTQ+ community and provides gender-affirmative
(760) 970-8350 View (760) 970-8350

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