Music Therapy in Vista, CA

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Donice Gilbertson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Vista, CA 92084
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.
(442) 305-7486 View (442) 305-7486
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Rashida N Black
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , ICSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
(442) 777-6863 View (442) 777-6863

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Dr. Jeff J. Rocker
Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPCC, LMHC, LPC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
With 14 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is licensed in 25 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
With 14 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is licensed in 25 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
(562) 685-9636 View (562) 685-9636
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Becca Lantry
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you looking for you and your partner to have a safe space heal? If so, I can help! Together we can collaborate to come to a place in life that you prefer. You can expect a tailored approach that meets your needs by fusing approaches from Narrative Family Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Collaborative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Expressive Arts Therapy practices. If you think I may be a good fit for you, feel free to text, call or email me for a free 15 minute consultation. I look forward to working with you1
Are you looking for you and your partner to have a safe space heal? If so, I can help! Together we can collaborate to come to a place in life that you prefer. You can expect a tailored approach that meets your needs by fusing approaches from Narrative Family Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Collaborative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Expressive Arts Therapy practices. If you think I may be a good fit for you, feel free to text, call or email me for a free 15 minute consultation. I look forward to working with you1
(619) 393-4016 View (619) 393-4016
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Sharon Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, supporting clients through challenges such as trauma, anxiety, emotional regulation, life transitions, and interpersonal difficulties. I’m especially passionate about helping individuals and families build stronger connections and healthier patterns of communication.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, supporting clients through challenges such as trauma, anxiety, emotional regulation, life transitions, and interpersonal difficulties. I’m especially passionate about helping individuals and families build stronger connections and healthier patterns of communication.
(760) 825-7906 View (760) 825-7906
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Lindsay Sammann
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Serves Area
If you’ve found your way here, you may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in familiar patterns, or disconnected from who you are and how you want to live your life. Perhaps your child is withdrawing, acting out, or struggling to trust. Maybe you’re an adult who loses themselves in relationships, looks to others to feel okay, or has lost touch with who you really are. You may be navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, or a major life transition and wondering how you ended up here. Therapy can be a space to slow down, make sense of what you’ve been carrying, and begin finding your way back to yourself.
If you’ve found your way here, you may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in familiar patterns, or disconnected from who you are and how you want to live your life. Perhaps your child is withdrawing, acting out, or struggling to trust. Maybe you’re an adult who loses themselves in relationships, looks to others to feel okay, or has lost touch with who you really are. You may be navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, or a major life transition and wondering how you ended up here. Therapy can be a space to slow down, make sense of what you’ve been carrying, and begin finding your way back to yourself.
(760) 364-9461 View (760) 364-9461
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Dr. Pontea Dianati
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92121
Pontea Dianati, PhD, is a doctor of psychology, holistic coach, and spiritual guide with over 15 years of experience supporting deep personal and spiritual transformation. With a doctorate in clinical psychology and extensive training in energy psychology and consciousness-based practices, her work integrates psychological insight with intuitive and spiritual support. Her approach honors both inner inquiry and spiritual awareness, offering a supportive space where emotional healing, energetic clearing, and soul-level remembrance can unfold with care and intention.
Pontea Dianati, PhD, is a doctor of psychology, holistic coach, and spiritual guide with over 15 years of experience supporting deep personal and spiritual transformation. With a doctorate in clinical psychology and extensive training in energy psychology and consciousness-based practices, her work integrates psychological insight with intuitive and spiritual support. Her approach honors both inner inquiry and spiritual awareness, offering a supportive space where emotional healing, energetic clearing, and soul-level remembrance can unfold with care and intention.
(619) 304-8352 View (619) 304-8352
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Thomas Cox
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Serves Area
Hi there, I'm Thomas! I offer over 20 years of experience as a Healthcare Practitioner in Hospitals and Mental Health Professional in High Schools, groups for stress-related disorders for adults, as well as being a Combat Infantryman. I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships, family, or individual experiences from their past. During our initial session, we will delve deeply into the chief symptoms, a background of your history, and then work collaboratively with you to formulate treatment goals in your next session.
Hi there, I'm Thomas! I offer over 20 years of experience as a Healthcare Practitioner in Hospitals and Mental Health Professional in High Schools, groups for stress-related disorders for adults, as well as being a Combat Infantryman. I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships, family, or individual experiences from their past. During our initial session, we will delve deeply into the chief symptoms, a background of your history, and then work collaboratively with you to formulate treatment goals in your next session.
(559) 272-4545 View (559) 272-4545
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Emily McKillip
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Online Only
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California with 8 years of therapeutic experience! I work with all ages and diagnoses. I’m passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ community and offer affirming care that honors each person’s identity and lived experience. I also draw on attachment-based approaches to help individuals explore how early relationships impact current patterns and emotional health.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California with 8 years of therapeutic experience! I work with all ages and diagnoses. I’m passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ community and offer affirming care that honors each person’s identity and lived experience. I also draw on attachment-based approaches to help individuals explore how early relationships impact current patterns and emotional health.
(341) 217-7819 View (341) 217-7819
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Rick Erlien
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
Music Therapy Healing (you do not have to be a musician).
Music Therapy Healing is an option, and it helps if you are feeling down or anxious/stressed to feel better quickly. I set a positive, optimistic tone with clients. Clients can feel positive, empowered, and able to be authentically who they are.
Music Therapy Healing (you do not have to be a musician).
Music Therapy Healing is an option, and it helps if you are feeling down or anxious/stressed to feel better quickly. I set a positive, optimistic tone with clients. Clients can feel positive, empowered, and able to be authentically who they are.
(323) 894-0715 View (323) 894-0715
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Georgie Knoop
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Temecula, CA 92590
I have had the privilege of working with clients across all ages but specialize in supporting children, teens, and young adults. I am deeply committed to creating a space where young people can feel validated and understood in their emotions and experiences. By building a strong therapeutic rapport, my goal is to empower my clients on a path of healing and self-discovery.
I have had the privilege of working with clients across all ages but specialize in supporting children, teens, and young adults. I am deeply committed to creating a space where young people can feel validated and understood in their emotions and experiences. By building a strong therapeutic rapport, my goal is to empower my clients on a path of healing and self-discovery.
(951) 482-7678 View (951) 482-7678
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Dr. Austin Slade
Psychologist, PsyD
4 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92122
Waitlist for new clients
I'm Dr. Austin Slade, a licensed psychologist with over a decade of experience guiding people through life's most difficult terrain. My practice is a safe harbor for those navigating the complexities of trauma (PTSD), grief, depression, chronic illness (Lyme, ME/CFS, Long COVID), and addictions—from substances to gambling and pornography. I know how isolating these struggles are, and I want you to know: your story is not too much. My approach is both deep and holistic. While grounded in proven methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I also know that true healing often requires more than talk.
I'm Dr. Austin Slade, a licensed psychologist with over a decade of experience guiding people through life's most difficult terrain. My practice is a safe harbor for those navigating the complexities of trauma (PTSD), grief, depression, chronic illness (Lyme, ME/CFS, Long COVID), and addictions—from substances to gambling and pornography. I know how isolating these struggles are, and I want you to know: your story is not too much. My approach is both deep and holistic. While grounded in proven methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I also know that true healing often requires more than talk.
(858) 294-0192 View (858) 294-0192
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Kyrra Christian
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Serves Area
My name is Kyrra Christian, also known as Ky. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), the founder and director of Kinetic Hearts Counseling. I specialize in using Optimal psychology and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help individuals and couples heal while building stronger emotional connections. I work hard to co-develop a safer space for clients to explore their emotions and create lasting change in their relationships.
My name is Kyrra Christian, also known as Ky. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), the founder and director of Kinetic Hearts Counseling. I specialize in using Optimal psychology and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help individuals and couples heal while building stronger emotional connections. I work hard to co-develop a safer space for clients to explore their emotions and create lasting change in their relationships.
(909) 402-3316 View (909) 402-3316
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Amaris Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
A Real Space for Real Conversations—You Don’t Have to Do This Alone. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with authenticity, compassion, and purpose. I specialize in psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Christian counseling, couples therapy, art therapy, play therapy, and grief support. I also have a deep passion for working with children and helping them express themselves in creative, healing ways.
A Real Space for Real Conversations—You Don’t Have to Do This Alone. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with authenticity, compassion, and purpose. I specialize in psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Christian counseling, couples therapy, art therapy, play therapy, and grief support. I also have a deep passion for working with children and helping them express themselves in creative, healing ways.
(619) 492-4330 View (619) 492-4330
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Venice May Angel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
My name is Venice Angel licensed as an LCSW94926, I always begin each session where my patient is, focus on their want and needs and work to empower and reduce stress anxiety, and/or depression. I am a trauma therapist and will pull in various interventions to reduce toxic thinking and incongruence in thought. I will work to reduce stressors through guided meditations and affirmations. I use CBT/DBT/TFCBT/EMDR on a regular basis.
My name is Venice Angel licensed as an LCSW94926, I always begin each session where my patient is, focus on their want and needs and work to empower and reduce stress anxiety, and/or depression. I am a trauma therapist and will pull in various interventions to reduce toxic thinking and incongruence in thought. I will work to reduce stressors through guided meditations and affirmations. I use CBT/DBT/TFCBT/EMDR on a regular basis.
(805) 678-9186 View (805) 678-9186
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Dave Blanco
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, A, M, F, T
San Diego, CA 92121
Brings six years of music therapy experience into work as a Marriage and Family Therapist.
Many clients are thoughtful, capable, and self-aware, yet feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Common concerns include trauma, ADHD, burnout, relationship conflict, grief, and major life transitions. Often, there is a desire for clarity and relief without oversimplifying experiences or forcing premature solutions. The goal is not self-correction, but understanding—making sense of how current patterns formed and deciding what kinds of change are worth the cost.
Brings six years of music therapy experience into work as a Marriage and Family Therapist.
Many clients are thoughtful, capable, and self-aware, yet feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Common concerns include trauma, ADHD, burnout, relationship conflict, grief, and major life transitions. Often, there is a desire for clarity and relief without oversimplifying experiences or forcing premature solutions. The goal is not self-correction, but understanding—making sense of how current patterns formed and deciding what kinds of change are worth the cost.
(858) 348-5492 View (858) 348-5492
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Bianca Frausto
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Serves Area
Hi there, I'm Bianca! I’m a compassionate mental health therapist dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space for my clients. I believe that healing begins with a trusting relationship, and I strive to ensure my clients feel truly heard and understood. My approach to therapy is client-centered, meaning I tailor treatment to meet each individual’s unique needs and goals. I draw from a variety of modalities to find what best supports my clients, always prioritizing collaboration, trust, and genuine connection throughout the process.
Hi there, I'm Bianca! I’m a compassionate mental health therapist dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space for my clients. I believe that healing begins with a trusting relationship, and I strive to ensure my clients feel truly heard and understood. My approach to therapy is client-centered, meaning I tailor treatment to meet each individual’s unique needs and goals. I draw from a variety of modalities to find what best supports my clients, always prioritizing collaboration, trust, and genuine connection throughout the process.
(951) 498-5828 View (951) 498-5828
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Cathryn Wilson
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, R-DMT, C-IAYT
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Something feels off and you can't quite name it. Maybe it's the anxiety that shows up without warning, tightening your chest before you even know why. Or the nagging sense that you're going through the motions, disconnected from yourself and the life you thought you'd be living by now. You might recognize the patterns: the self-doubt, the self-sabotage, the same loops playing out no matter how hard you try to break free. And you wonder why knowing about them isn't enough to change them. You're not broken. But you may be carrying more than you've had real support to process.
Something feels off and you can't quite name it. Maybe it's the anxiety that shows up without warning, tightening your chest before you even know why. Or the nagging sense that you're going through the motions, disconnected from yourself and the life you thought you'd be living by now. You might recognize the patterns: the self-doubt, the self-sabotage, the same loops playing out no matter how hard you try to break free. And you wonder why knowing about them isn't enough to change them. You're not broken. But you may be carrying more than you've had real support to process.
(442) 239-4264 View (442) 239-4264
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Thrive Well Trauma Center
Verified Verified
Temecula, CA 92590
Trauma is often the result of an overwhelming amount of stress that exceeds one's ability to cope, or integrate the emotions involved with that experience- We work to relieve symptoms of trauma from a difficult childhood, challenging relationships or events that have contributed to anxiety, depression, addiction and more.
Trauma is often the result of an overwhelming amount of stress that exceeds one's ability to cope, or integrate the emotions involved with that experience- We work to relieve symptoms of trauma from a difficult childhood, challenging relationships or events that have contributed to anxiety, depression, addiction and more.
(951) 972-6262 View (951) 972-6262
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Hitomi Fujikura
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Hi, I’m Hitomi! My name is Hitomi Fujikura, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults of all ages and specialize in working with people looking for support with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, and ADHD through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
Hi, I’m Hitomi! My name is Hitomi Fujikura, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults of all ages and specialize in working with people looking for support with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, and ADHD through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
(747) 588-6601 View (747) 588-6601

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Music Therapy
How does music therapy work?
A music therapist will begin by assessing the client’s specific needs and getting a sense of their musical ability and interests. Musical training is not required, and clients of all ages can benefit from this type of therapy. The therapist will then make a plan for how to achieve the client’s therapeutic goal(s) using a range of receptive (e.g., listening to a song) and active (e.g., drumming in a group) music therapy techniques.

What are some common music therapy techniques?
Music therapy usually involves listening to music (either live or recorded). Music therapy clients may also make music on popular instruments, such as the piano, guitar, and hand drum, or sing. Sometimes music therapy can include guided imagery. A music therapist may ask clients to improvise on the spot or even compose their own songs. Dancing or moving to music can be an effective intervention to help clients feel more fully grounded in their bodies and remain in the present moment.

How does music therapy help with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Music therapy can be a valuable creative outlet for clients with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who have trouble putting their painful feelings into words. Listening to music can be relaxing while making music as part of a group provides plenty of opportunities to connect with other people. In addition to its mood-boosting effects, music therapy can help clients build resilience and overcome PTSD symptoms that may interfere with their daily lives.

How long does music therapy take?
Music therapy sessions generally last between 30 and 50 minutes. They can be scheduled in advance (for example, once a week) or can be done on an as-needed basis. Some clients will only require a handful of music therapy sessions to achieve their goals, while others may need months or longer, depending on their specific concern.