Therapists Beginning With P in California
Accepting Cash ONLY, No Insurance, Due to Extremely High Demand
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Regardless of your background or situation, there is one underlying source from which all your problems originate. The greatest, fundamental source of all your problems in the entirety of your existence. Your Mind. Although it allows you to experience pleasure and enjoyable feelings, it is also responsible for creating all of your conflicts, afflictions, and anxieties. Achieving a life free from mental wounds, results in molding the mind to becoming your greatest ally, rather than suffering from its tyrannical wrath. This is the ONLY path to a life of bliss.
Accepting Cash ONLY, No Insurance, Due to Extremely High Demand
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Regardless of your background or situation, there is one underlying source from which all your problems originate. The greatest, fundamental source of all your problems in the entirety of your existence. Your Mind. Although it allows you to experience pleasure and enjoyable feelings, it is also responsible for creating all of your conflicts, afflictions, and anxieties. Achieving a life free from mental wounds, results in molding the mind to becoming your greatest ally, rather than suffering from its tyrannical wrath. This is the ONLY path to a life of bliss.
My clients are capable, high-functioning adults who have built successful lives—careers, homes, families—yet something still feels off. On paper life may be working, yet many quietly wonder, “I should be happier than I am.”
I provide lifestyle-focused therapy for motivated adults who want to improve how their life actually works day to day. Therapy includes space to talk about what is hard. For those who have experienced trauma, we acknowledge its impact while focusing on building a future not defined by it—strengthening habits, health, relationships, and daily routines so life begins to feel aligned again.
My clients are capable, high-functioning adults who have built successful lives—careers, homes, families—yet something still feels off. On paper life may be working, yet many quietly wonder, “I should be happier than I am.”
I provide lifestyle-focused therapy for motivated adults who want to improve how their life actually works day to day. Therapy includes space to talk about what is hard. For those who have experienced trauma, we acknowledge its impact while focusing on building a future not defined by it—strengthening habits, health, relationships, and daily routines so life begins to feel aligned again.
Julie Lynn Paavola
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, LMHC, ATR-BC
San Diego, CA 92121
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome to Creative Endeavors! I am here to support you in finding the healing potential within yourself. Just as our bodies heal from a cut, under the right conditions our psyche/soul can heal and thrive. It requires us to work together to foster meaning, purpose and new life through therapy which I call a "creative endeavor." Together we can form a compassionate partnership to explore who you are, your goals, hopes and dreams, in a safe, non-judgmental space.
Welcome to Creative Endeavors! I am here to support you in finding the healing potential within yourself. Just as our bodies heal from a cut, under the right conditions our psyche/soul can heal and thrive. It requires us to work together to foster meaning, purpose and new life through therapy which I call a "creative endeavor." Together we can form a compassionate partnership to explore who you are, your goals, hopes and dreams, in a safe, non-judgmental space.
Are you struggling in relationships or individually? Do you feel that your connections with other people can be better? Do you have a spouse, children, extended family or friends you feel that you can have a better relationship with? Let me explore ways in which I can help you improve your relationships with others. I support individuals to identify what they want out of life, gain a clear picture, and develop a strategy to attain the desired results. My specialty is working with cultural humility, mood disorders, life changes, adults, mixed race family, EAP and working with generational trauma. I am a CAMFT Certified Supervisor.
Are you struggling in relationships or individually? Do you feel that your connections with other people can be better? Do you have a spouse, children, extended family or friends you feel that you can have a better relationship with? Let me explore ways in which I can help you improve your relationships with others. I support individuals to identify what they want out of life, gain a clear picture, and develop a strategy to attain the desired results. My specialty is working with cultural humility, mood disorders, life changes, adults, mixed race family, EAP and working with generational trauma. I am a CAMFT Certified Supervisor.
I've experienced the challenges of growing up navigating change and uncertainty. In a family that moved often, starting over in new schools made it hard to connect, build relationships, and left me anxious. Born in the Philippines and raised in the U.S. and Italy, I understand dual cultural identities, cultural expectations, and relationship challenges. I bring both lived experience and professional training to support healing.
I've experienced the challenges of growing up navigating change and uncertainty. In a family that moved often, starting over in new schools made it hard to connect, build relationships, and left me anxious. Born in the Philippines and raised in the U.S. and Italy, I understand dual cultural identities, cultural expectations, and relationship challenges. I bring both lived experience and professional training to support healing.
Hi, I’m Alicia :) First, I’d like to say thank you for taking the time to visit and read my profile. I’d also like to commend you for taking this step towards caring for your mental health. Asking for help is not always easy and it takes a lot of courage to do so. So thank you for being here! I’m guessing you’re here because you are struggling with some personal issues you can’t seem to work out on your own. Well, if those issues include depression, anxiety, self-esteem/worth, addiction, trauma, relationships, or life transitions, then you’re in luck! Those are my specialties ;)
Hi, I’m Alicia :) First, I’d like to say thank you for taking the time to visit and read my profile. I’d also like to commend you for taking this step towards caring for your mental health. Asking for help is not always easy and it takes a lot of courage to do so. So thank you for being here! I’m guessing you’re here because you are struggling with some personal issues you can’t seem to work out on your own. Well, if those issues include depression, anxiety, self-esteem/worth, addiction, trauma, relationships, or life transitions, then you’re in luck! Those are my specialties ;)
Life is a challenge and may be overwhelming at times for you as you are suffering from depression. Even the brave step in finding emotional support through therapy may be difficult to initiate for some people. My goal is to assist clients in helping them understand that there is a process of recovery of depression and to raise their awareness that they are not alone.
Life is a challenge and may be overwhelming at times for you as you are suffering from depression. Even the brave step in finding emotional support through therapy may be difficult to initiate for some people. My goal is to assist clients in helping them understand that there is a process of recovery of depression and to raise their awareness that they are not alone.
For over 10 years, I have been guided by cultural humility and LGBTQ+ affirming care to honor the dignity of each child, adolescent, and adult I serve. I am committed to offering accessible mental health care and support for those of us who have been excluded or marginalized from our own needs and flourishing.
As a Person-Centered, Humanistic Therapist, my eclectic therapeutic approach will always be informed by your needs as an individual navigating your specific social and environmental relationships.
For over 10 years, I have been guided by cultural humility and LGBTQ+ affirming care to honor the dignity of each child, adolescent, and adult I serve. I am committed to offering accessible mental health care and support for those of us who have been excluded or marginalized from our own needs and flourishing.
As a Person-Centered, Humanistic Therapist, my eclectic therapeutic approach will always be informed by your needs as an individual navigating your specific social and environmental relationships.
Have you spent time trying to claw your way out of a deep, dark cave of depression? Unhappiness can feel overwhelming, scary, and even shameful. My ideal client is someone who is ready to break free from these feelings, someone seeking understanding, growth, and a path toward lasting happiness. You may feel trapped by patterns of negative thinking, disconnected from your emotions, or unsure how to build the relationships and life you truly desire.
Have you spent time trying to claw your way out of a deep, dark cave of depression? Unhappiness can feel overwhelming, scary, and even shameful. My ideal client is someone who is ready to break free from these feelings, someone seeking understanding, growth, and a path toward lasting happiness. You may feel trapped by patterns of negative thinking, disconnected from your emotions, or unsure how to build the relationships and life you truly desire.
I offer long-term and short-term therapy for individuals, couples, and families. My approach is direct and compassionate. I believe therapy should be deeply comforting while also inviting you to be genuinely challenged toward real growth and healing. My goal is to create a space of trust and safety, where we can blend humor and lightness with deep, meaningful therapeutic work.
I offer long-term and short-term therapy for individuals, couples, and families. My approach is direct and compassionate. I believe therapy should be deeply comforting while also inviting you to be genuinely challenged toward real growth and healing. My goal is to create a space of trust and safety, where we can blend humor and lightness with deep, meaningful therapeutic work.
You’re pregnant or newly postpartum and not feeling how you thought you would. The thoughts, emotions, and identity shift feel overwhelming—and it’s starting to impact your relationships and sense of self. You might feel alone or unsure who to talk to. I help you make sense of what’s happening, feel more in control of your emotions, and reconnect with yourself and the life you’re adjusting to.
You’re pregnant or newly postpartum and not feeling how you thought you would. The thoughts, emotions, and identity shift feel overwhelming—and it’s starting to impact your relationships and sense of self. You might feel alone or unsure who to talk to. I help you make sense of what’s happening, feel more in control of your emotions, and reconnect with yourself and the life you’re adjusting to.
Therapy for Anxiety, Perfectionism & Relationship Patterns with Faith-Based Support.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck in cycles of overthinking, self-pressure, and uncertainty in their relationships. They often struggle with perfectionism, anxiety, low self-worth, and difficulty breaking out of patterns that keep them feeling emotionally overwhelmed.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California, providing telehealth therapy for adults across the state. I work with individuals navigating relationship challenges, anxiety, perfectionism, & life transitions.
Therapy for Anxiety, Perfectionism & Relationship Patterns with Faith-Based Support.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck in cycles of overthinking, self-pressure, and uncertainty in their relationships. They often struggle with perfectionism, anxiety, low self-worth, and difficulty breaking out of patterns that keep them feeling emotionally overwhelmed.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California, providing telehealth therapy for adults across the state. I work with individuals navigating relationship challenges, anxiety, perfectionism, & life transitions.
I am a clinical neuroscientist, licensed therapist and specialist in complex trauma, PTSD, dissociative disorders and somatic therapy. You are bright, sensitive, and insightful but either feel like you’re stuck on ON (easily startled, racing thoughts that are difficult to control or turn off, struggling to relax and feeling flooded emotionally), or stuck on OFF (flat, lethargic, exhausted, foggy, unmotivated and disconnected from your vitality and energy). You may have even spent years in talk therapy, gained a lot of insight but have hit a plateau and may be wondering if you’re not meant to fully heal or if therapy actually works.
I am a clinical neuroscientist, licensed therapist and specialist in complex trauma, PTSD, dissociative disorders and somatic therapy. You are bright, sensitive, and insightful but either feel like you’re stuck on ON (easily startled, racing thoughts that are difficult to control or turn off, struggling to relax and feeling flooded emotionally), or stuck on OFF (flat, lethargic, exhausted, foggy, unmotivated and disconnected from your vitality and energy). You may have even spent years in talk therapy, gained a lot of insight but have hit a plateau and may be wondering if you’re not meant to fully heal or if therapy actually works.
Whether you’re stuck in recurring conflict or preparing for marriage, you and your partner want a relationship that feels secure, connected, and supportive. Maybe communication has become tense, or you’re feeling distant, unheard, or unsure how to break old patterns. Or things are going well, but you want clarity, alignment, and tools to build a healthy, lasting partnership. If you're ready to move toward a more intentional, connected, and sustainable relationship, I’d be honored to walk alongside you. P.S. For individual therapy find me on Headway! care.headway.co/providers/andrea-pacheco-3
Whether you’re stuck in recurring conflict or preparing for marriage, you and your partner want a relationship that feels secure, connected, and supportive. Maybe communication has become tense, or you’re feeling distant, unheard, or unsure how to break old patterns. Or things are going well, but you want clarity, alignment, and tools to build a healthy, lasting partnership. If you're ready to move toward a more intentional, connected, and sustainable relationship, I’d be honored to walk alongside you. P.S. For individual therapy find me on Headway! care.headway.co/providers/andrea-pacheco-3
You may feel broken, different, and struggle to make all the "pieces" fit together. Perhaps that is further complicated because you are a survivor of trauma, or struggling with immense grief, and find it difficult to maintain healthy relationships or feel balanced. We cannot go back in time, but we have this sacred moment, and I want to help you grasp it and make it genuine. I want to help you find choice, autonomy and radical compassion in who you are. If you are partnered, I want to help you develop skills to nourish growth in your partnership(s)
You may feel broken, different, and struggle to make all the "pieces" fit together. Perhaps that is further complicated because you are a survivor of trauma, or struggling with immense grief, and find it difficult to maintain healthy relationships or feel balanced. We cannot go back in time, but we have this sacred moment, and I want to help you grasp it and make it genuine. I want to help you find choice, autonomy and radical compassion in who you are. If you are partnered, I want to help you develop skills to nourish growth in your partnership(s)
Behind the masks and the effort to hold it all together, there’s often a quiet longing to feel seen, understood, and at ease in your own skin. Whether you’re a high achiever or have lost touch with motivation, beneath it all is the same desire to belong, to matter, to find rest within yourself. Overwhelm, doubt, and imposter syndrome can leave you tired of performing, tired of fitting in. The shift begins when we choose embodiment over performance; when we begin to embrace who we are, even amid the noise. I work with sensitive and neurodivergent souls seeking clarity, connection, inner peace, and the courage to live their truth.
Behind the masks and the effort to hold it all together, there’s often a quiet longing to feel seen, understood, and at ease in your own skin. Whether you’re a high achiever or have lost touch with motivation, beneath it all is the same desire to belong, to matter, to find rest within yourself. Overwhelm, doubt, and imposter syndrome can leave you tired of performing, tired of fitting in. The shift begins when we choose embodiment over performance; when we begin to embrace who we are, even amid the noise. I work with sensitive and neurodivergent souls seeking clarity, connection, inner peace, and the courage to live their truth.
I specialize in serving the Latinx community, first-generation professionals, and individuals navigating high-functioning anxiety. I have extensive experience working with adults with undisclosed childhood trauma, depression, panic attacks, and high-functioning anxiety. My background includes working in the tech sector before transitioning to a career in mental health, as well as experience in hospital settings. Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, which is why I prioritize creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel seen. Therapy is a collaborative process, empowering clients to guide the focus of their treatment.
I specialize in serving the Latinx community, first-generation professionals, and individuals navigating high-functioning anxiety. I have extensive experience working with adults with undisclosed childhood trauma, depression, panic attacks, and high-functioning anxiety. My background includes working in the tech sector before transitioning to a career in mental health, as well as experience in hospital settings. Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, which is why I prioritize creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel seen. Therapy is a collaborative process, empowering clients to guide the focus of their treatment.
Nope, not another mediocre therapist. I won't tell you to "just think positive" or "take a deep breath." You deserve a seasoned clinician that provides research-proven treatment that produces dramatic change. Hi, I'm Graciela Yasmin Pacheco M.A., MFT – a Spanish speaking Arab-American who rose from humble beginnings to become the first in my family to attend college. With dual state licensure in both California and Nevada, I offer office and live video visits to individuals, couples, and select families. I have lived experience, a good sense of humor, and will relentlessly do everything in my clinical power to see you win.
Nope, not another mediocre therapist. I won't tell you to "just think positive" or "take a deep breath." You deserve a seasoned clinician that provides research-proven treatment that produces dramatic change. Hi, I'm Graciela Yasmin Pacheco M.A., MFT – a Spanish speaking Arab-American who rose from humble beginnings to become the first in my family to attend college. With dual state licensure in both California and Nevada, I offer office and live video visits to individuals, couples, and select families. I have lived experience, a good sense of humor, and will relentlessly do everything in my clinical power to see you win.
LCSW with experience working with an array of populations such as children & family, life stage transitions, life counseling, severe mental illness developmental disabilities, and women's wellness.
LCSW with experience working with an array of populations such as children & family, life stage transitions, life counseling, severe mental illness developmental disabilities, and women's wellness.
I help people who are seeking radical change do deep work. Maybe you feel stuck or frozen. Maybe you're a perfectionist. Perhaps your creativity feels lost or broken. Maybe your relationships don't feel quite right. Maybe the level has gotten so high that you actually don't know what to do anymore. That's ok.
I help people who are seeking radical change do deep work. Maybe you feel stuck or frozen. Maybe you're a perfectionist. Perhaps your creativity feels lost or broken. Maybe your relationships don't feel quite right. Maybe the level has gotten so high that you actually don't know what to do anymore. That's ok.