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Abby Brewer-Johnson
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024
Thank you for visiting my profile. I am delighted to share my expertise and treatment philosophy with you. I strive to provide my clients with attentive and responsive care and the most comprehensive and contemporary treatment. I work with children, teens, families, and adults suffering from a range of social, emotional, and behavioral problems. I am board certified in clinical child and adolescent psychology, and I have received advanced training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. My services are highly specialized, collaborative, and based on a thorough understanding of you and/or your child's unique makeup and family situation.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I am delighted to share my expertise and treatment philosophy with you. I strive to provide my clients with attentive and responsive care and the most comprehensive and contemporary treatment. I work with children, teens, families, and adults suffering from a range of social, emotional, and behavioral problems. I am board certified in clinical child and adolescent psychology, and I have received advanced training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. My services are highly specialized, collaborative, and based on a thorough understanding of you and/or your child's unique makeup and family situation.
(858) 367-0974 View (858) 367-0974
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Lara Zawacki
MA, CAGS, LEP, PPS
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024
I would love to work with you and your family in your process of educational, cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
Neurodiversity is the new norm and I am here to help you navigate your journey. It is important to understand the root causes of one's difficulties before wasting time and money on unsuccessful interventions. Proper assessment and diagnosis are the first step in understanding the most effective treatments and research-based recommendations at home and school. With this informed perspective, one can pursue accommodations and support from preschool through post-graduate pursuits.
I would love to work with you and your family in your process of educational, cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
Neurodiversity is the new norm and I am here to help you navigate your journey. It is important to understand the root causes of one's difficulties before wasting time and money on unsuccessful interventions. Proper assessment and diagnosis are the first step in understanding the most effective treatments and research-based recommendations at home and school. With this informed perspective, one can pursue accommodations and support from preschool through post-graduate pursuits.
(760) 666-4386 View (760) 666-4386
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Carol Swanson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California and Arizona. I specialize in childhood trauma, family relationships, and life stressors. My approach is client-centered. I believe everyone has personal strengths they can use to overcome any obstacles. I will collaborate with you to identify those strengths and help guide you to live a fulfilling life. I have extensive experience working with adults who are working through their own childhood traumas. I use the humanistic approach of therapy to meet you where you are in life. I will not judge you, I will only support you and help lead you to live the life you want.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California and Arizona. I specialize in childhood trauma, family relationships, and life stressors. My approach is client-centered. I believe everyone has personal strengths they can use to overcome any obstacles. I will collaborate with you to identify those strengths and help guide you to live a fulfilling life. I have extensive experience working with adults who are working through their own childhood traumas. I use the humanistic approach of therapy to meet you where you are in life. I will not judge you, I will only support you and help lead you to live the life you want.
(760) 313-3257 View (760) 313-3257
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Monica Melchor Alvarez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024
I recognize that family systems are culturally diverse and complex.
Taking the first step to seek support and find healing can be incredibly challenging. I want to validate the fact that you have made it this far! In this space, you belong, and I am here to listen, to guide and support you. Building a healthy and positive relationship with my clients is an important key to therapy. The space that we create is one that will allow for identity exploration, growth and aid in developing a healthy relationship with yourself and those around you. My approach to therapy is through a strength-based, client-centered and trauma-informed lens.
I recognize that family systems are culturally diverse and complex.
Taking the first step to seek support and find healing can be incredibly challenging. I want to validate the fact that you have made it this far! In this space, you belong, and I am here to listen, to guide and support you. Building a healthy and positive relationship with my clients is an important key to therapy. The space that we create is one that will allow for identity exploration, growth and aid in developing a healthy relationship with yourself and those around you. My approach to therapy is through a strength-based, client-centered and trauma-informed lens.
(760) 452-9845 View (760) 452-9845
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Allison Logue - Alight Therapy Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encinitas, CA 92024
Hi, I'm Allison Logue! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Encinitas, San Diego. I created Alight Therapy Group because my colleagues and I are passionate about supporting adolescents, adults, and families in healing from eating disorders, anxiety, depression, body image, and relationship issues. Alight Therapy Group values working with a wide range of people of all sizes, races, sexual orientations, and gender identities. I am a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and have lived experience with eating disorder recovery.
Hi, I'm Allison Logue! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Encinitas, San Diego. I created Alight Therapy Group because my colleagues and I are passionate about supporting adolescents, adults, and families in healing from eating disorders, anxiety, depression, body image, and relationship issues. Alight Therapy Group values working with a wide range of people of all sizes, races, sexual orientations, and gender identities. I am a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and have lived experience with eating disorder recovery.
(858) 360-8469 View (858) 360-8469
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Alicia Perzichilli
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Encinitas, CA 92024
Hello there! I’m Alicia. I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, but you might also call me a compassionate guide and mind-body connector. I help women, men, and non-binary individuals, couples, and triad clients who long for a supportive space to heal what has been hurt and create an environment to thrive through meaningful connection. My clients may feel stuck in patterns and would like to develop more meaningful relationships. Or maybe they are struggling to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, or those of a loved one. Or perhaps they are beginning to process trauma.
Hello there! I’m Alicia. I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, but you might also call me a compassionate guide and mind-body connector. I help women, men, and non-binary individuals, couples, and triad clients who long for a supportive space to heal what has been hurt and create an environment to thrive through meaningful connection. My clients may feel stuck in patterns and would like to develop more meaningful relationships. Or maybe they are struggling to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, or those of a loved one. Or perhaps they are beginning to process trauma.
(619) 413-7932 x2 View (619) 413-7932 x2
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Alan L Switzer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024
This is me at the beach with Shannon, our 25 year-old daughter. My wife Vicki and I had the good fortune to raise her here in beautiful San Diego North County, where she has had the opportunity to become an accomplished surfer, sailor, diver, and nature photographer. Vicki and I are a Marriage and Family Therapist team in private practice here for 20+ years in Encinitas, California. As well as seeing couples and families, I have specialized in treating anxiety disorders and phobias, depression, alcohol and substance abuse, and adolescents. I completed my B.A.degree at the University of Connecticut and graduate training at Purdue University. Using an eclectic approach, I combine elements of cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, client-centered and mindfulness therapies in my practice. I am also certified in Clinical Hypnosis for use in weight loss, smoking cessation, habit control and anxiety reduction. I began focusing on treating adolescents very early in my career, and I have always enjoyed working with their youthful energy. Helping parents to work more closely together and develope simple and effective parenting skills can transform a stressful, contentious family life i
This is me at the beach with Shannon, our 25 year-old daughter. My wife Vicki and I had the good fortune to raise her here in beautiful San Diego North County, where she has had the opportunity to become an accomplished surfer, sailor, diver, and nature photographer. Vicki and I are a Marriage and Family Therapist team in private practice here for 20+ years in Encinitas, California. As well as seeing couples and families, I have specialized in treating anxiety disorders and phobias, depression, alcohol and substance abuse, and adolescents. I completed my B.A.degree at the University of Connecticut and graduate training at Purdue University. Using an eclectic approach, I combine elements of cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, client-centered and mindfulness therapies in my practice. I am also certified in Clinical Hypnosis for use in weight loss, smoking cessation, habit control and anxiety reduction. I began focusing on treating adolescents very early in my career, and I have always enjoyed working with their youthful energy. Helping parents to work more closely together and develope simple and effective parenting skills can transform a stressful, contentious family life i
(760) 718-1930 View (760) 718-1930
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Daniel McGrath
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024
I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist and I would love to discuss with you how I can help.
Feeling overwhelmed with managing in this fast paced world? Life is complex and it's often hard to handle the situations we face each day. Whether figuring out what to do about challenging children, issues in a close relationship, or which way to go as you move forward in life, uncertainties can stop anyone in their tracks. Few things are worse than feeling stuck and struggling when it seems like everyone else has it all figured out. It doesn't have to be that way. Things change, children mature, and if we're watching we find opportunities to heal, learn, and grow.
I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist and I would love to discuss with you how I can help.
Feeling overwhelmed with managing in this fast paced world? Life is complex and it's often hard to handle the situations we face each day. Whether figuring out what to do about challenging children, issues in a close relationship, or which way to go as you move forward in life, uncertainties can stop anyone in their tracks. Few things are worse than feeling stuck and struggling when it seems like everyone else has it all figured out. It doesn't have to be that way. Things change, children mature, and if we're watching we find opportunities to heal, learn, and grow.
(858) 367-3936 View (858) 367-3936
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Cristina Catherine Trette
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encinitas, CA 92024
I specialize in helping couples strengthen their relationship. I also provide therapy to parents and families. Our work together may include enhancing communication skills, overcoming conflict, developing partnership, healing the past, increasing trust, and learning how to navigate difficult moments with compassion and grace. Many of my clients find therapy to be a safe place to communicate about their struggles with marriage, parenting and mental health. I focus on helping my clients create the relationships, family, and personal wellbeing they truly desire.
I specialize in helping couples strengthen their relationship. I also provide therapy to parents and families. Our work together may include enhancing communication skills, overcoming conflict, developing partnership, healing the past, increasing trust, and learning how to navigate difficult moments with compassion and grace. Many of my clients find therapy to be a safe place to communicate about their struggles with marriage, parenting and mental health. I focus on helping my clients create the relationships, family, and personal wellbeing they truly desire.
(760) 359-9501 View (760) 359-9501
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Adrienne Habib
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024
I focus on treating issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem and self-compassion, life transitions and stressors, behavioral issues in children and adolescents, navigating friendships and romantic relationships, and family issues.
I am passionate about helping people move closer towards living a full and meaningful life. I aim to assist clients in uncovering the barriers that keep them stuck, take action in their lives based on their values and goals, and mindfully cope with life's struggles.
I focus on treating issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem and self-compassion, life transitions and stressors, behavioral issues in children and adolescents, navigating friendships and romantic relationships, and family issues.
I am passionate about helping people move closer towards living a full and meaningful life. I aim to assist clients in uncovering the barriers that keep them stuck, take action in their lives based on their values and goals, and mindfully cope with life's struggles.
(760) 965-7506 x115 View (760) 965-7506 x115
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Marjorie Miller
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024
I draw from several theoretical perspectives, including family systems, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and transpersonal approaches.
Seeking Psychotherapy is a courageous and hopeful act. While each of us comes to therapy for different reasons, we all need acceptance, empathy, and support to examine our lives and make change. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and tailor my approach to the individual needs of my client. I have helped people with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, addiction, parenting, and navigating difficult life transitions, such as divorce and remarriage.
I draw from several theoretical perspectives, including family systems, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and transpersonal approaches.
Seeking Psychotherapy is a courageous and hopeful act. While each of us comes to therapy for different reasons, we all need acceptance, empathy, and support to examine our lives and make change. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and tailor my approach to the individual needs of my client. I have helped people with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, addiction, parenting, and navigating difficult life transitions, such as divorce and remarriage.
(760) 712-3922 View (760) 712-3922
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Rachel Sutherlin
Pre-Licensed Professional, ASW
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024
Providing mental health services that support both the individual and the family is something I feel passionately about, and I look forward to learning how I can best support you! Thank you for being here; it is a privilege to walk alongside you as you seek healing and wholeness.
I’m glad to see you here! Taking this step to pursue the tools you need for a more fulfilling life is a brave choice, and it is my hope that I can provide you support for this journey. My approach to counseling focuses on collaboration so that we can explore your strengths, identify the skills you already possess, and develop additional supports to enhance your life and relationships. I particularly enjoy working with children, youth, and families as they seek to change dynamics and find healing.
Providing mental health services that support both the individual and the family is something I feel passionately about, and I look forward to learning how I can best support you! Thank you for being here; it is a privilege to walk alongside you as you seek healing and wholeness.
I’m glad to see you here! Taking this step to pursue the tools you need for a more fulfilling life is a brave choice, and it is my hope that I can provide you support for this journey. My approach to counseling focuses on collaboration so that we can explore your strengths, identify the skills you already possess, and develop additional supports to enhance your life and relationships. I particularly enjoy working with children, youth, and families as they seek to change dynamics and find healing.
(760) 284-8152 View (760) 284-8152
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Whitney McLennan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024  (Online Only)
Some of my areas of expertise include: anxiety, ADHD, OCD, depression, trauma, family dynamics, life transitions, marital issues, divorce, and co-parenting.
Working through difficult experiences and emotions can be challenging. It can be even harder to make desired changes in ones life when certain patterns have been established for so long. I work hard to ensure that my clients feel safe and supported throughout this process. By creating a comfortable and lighthearted environment, individuals, families, and couples are able to gain some reprieve from the difficulties they are experiencing. This allows change to begin to occur in the lives of my clients.
Some of my areas of expertise include: anxiety, ADHD, OCD, depression, trauma, family dynamics, life transitions, marital issues, divorce, and co-parenting.
Working through difficult experiences and emotions can be challenging. It can be even harder to make desired changes in ones life when certain patterns have been established for so long. I work hard to ensure that my clients feel safe and supported throughout this process. By creating a comfortable and lighthearted environment, individuals, families, and couples are able to gain some reprieve from the difficulties they are experiencing. This allows change to begin to occur in the lives of my clients.
(760) 642-1595 View (760) 642-1595
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Sarah Greenstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024
Daily challenges, painful experiences or emotions, and uncertainty are all common, shared experiences of being human. These moments along with simply feeling lost, alone, stuck, sad or anxious offer opportunities for healing and growth! Starting therapy is a positive step towards accessing inner resilience and bringing voice to your authentic self. Through individual, group, and family counseling, I work with kids, "tweens," teens and adults navigating a range of life's stressors including transitions, relationship issues, anxiety/overwhelm, grief/loss, school/work struggles, parenthood, caregiving, and finding purpose.
Daily challenges, painful experiences or emotions, and uncertainty are all common, shared experiences of being human. These moments along with simply feeling lost, alone, stuck, sad or anxious offer opportunities for healing and growth! Starting therapy is a positive step towards accessing inner resilience and bringing voice to your authentic self. Through individual, group, and family counseling, I work with kids, "tweens," teens and adults navigating a range of life's stressors including transitions, relationship issues, anxiety/overwhelm, grief/loss, school/work struggles, parenthood, caregiving, and finding purpose.
(760) 377-8703 View (760) 377-8703
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Hayley Silverman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encinitas, CA 92024
I see clients individually, or as part of a couple or family.
The most useful tool in psychotherapy is a thoughtful, interactive dialogue. My goal is to engage clients using their unique strengths and experience, in order to help them create a life that is meaningul to them.
I see clients individually, or as part of a couple or family.
The most useful tool in psychotherapy is a thoughtful, interactive dialogue. My goal is to engage clients using their unique strengths and experience, in order to help them create a life that is meaningul to them.
(619) 618-2732 View (619) 618-2732
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Lauren Walker Choe
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encinitas, CA 92024  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you adjusting to pregnancy or life with a new baby and looking for support? Do you sometimes feel like you don't know who you are anymore? As a licensed marriage and family therapist with advanced certification in perinatal mental health, I support individuals and couples encountering anxiety, depression, identity shifts and relationship changes that often occur with pregnancy and new parenthood. I also work with adult individuals experiencing any and all kinds of relationship challenges, emotional pain, grief and loss, and a variety of life transitions including career changes.
Are you adjusting to pregnancy or life with a new baby and looking for support? Do you sometimes feel like you don't know who you are anymore? As a licensed marriage and family therapist with advanced certification in perinatal mental health, I support individuals and couples encountering anxiety, depression, identity shifts and relationship changes that often occur with pregnancy and new parenthood. I also work with adult individuals experiencing any and all kinds of relationship challenges, emotional pain, grief and loss, and a variety of life transitions including career changes.
(760) 892-5073 View (760) 892-5073
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Jennifer Sage
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024  (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Jennifer Sage, a dedicated Licensed Marriage and Family therapist specializing in working with adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction. With expertise in various therapies, I provide a compassionate and holistic approach to help you navigate your challenges, heal past wounds, and empower you on your journey towards growth and well-being. When faced with trauma and adversity, self esteem and self worth are often impacted, and feelings of unsafety and poor self image are often present. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in healing from life's challenges and coming back to self.
Hi! I'm Jennifer Sage, a dedicated Licensed Marriage and Family therapist specializing in working with adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction. With expertise in various therapies, I provide a compassionate and holistic approach to help you navigate your challenges, heal past wounds, and empower you on your journey towards growth and well-being. When faced with trauma and adversity, self esteem and self worth are often impacted, and feelings of unsafety and poor self image are often present. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in healing from life's challenges and coming back to self.
(760) 425-4438 View (760) 425-4438
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Jennifer Kelly
CAC
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024  (Online Only)
I work with all members of the family system to heal the family as a whole.
Presently, my main focus has been the placement of adolescents and young adults who have fallen behind in school and have displayed behavioral problems at home and in school.
I work with all members of the family system to heal the family as a whole.
Presently, my main focus has been the placement of adolescents and young adults who have fallen behind in school and have displayed behavioral problems at home and in school.
(760) 254-0838 View (760) 254-0838
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Darlene Marie Morris
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024
Hello! Thank you for visiting my page. I am honored. I consider it a privilege to do this healing work. I am an integrative therapist who offers a wide variety of services to help you, your family, and your loved ones. My specialties include trauma, grief & loss, depression, anxiety, stress, self-harm, school challenges, couples and adults experiencing life transitions. I enjoy working with clients age 5 and up. Being married for over 31 years and raising 5 children has given me a wide variety of practical insights into the intricate joys and challenges these relationships can bring. You are not alone. Hope and healing are possible
Hello! Thank you for visiting my page. I am honored. I consider it a privilege to do this healing work. I am an integrative therapist who offers a wide variety of services to help you, your family, and your loved ones. My specialties include trauma, grief & loss, depression, anxiety, stress, self-harm, school challenges, couples and adults experiencing life transitions. I enjoy working with clients age 5 and up. Being married for over 31 years and raising 5 children has given me a wide variety of practical insights into the intricate joys and challenges these relationships can bring. You are not alone. Hope and healing are possible
(858) 533-1211 View (858) 533-1211
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Dr. Casey Adamson
Psychological Associate, PsyD
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024
I help clients with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances, trauma and more! I specialize in helping reduce symptoms measurably over time so clients can continue living happy and healthy lives. A few of my specialty areas include couples and family counseling.
I help clients with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances, trauma and more! I specialize in helping reduce symptoms measurably over time so clients can continue living happy and healthy lives. A few of my specialty areas include couples and family counseling.
(619) 949-2372 View (619) 949-2372
Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.