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Javier Santos-Garcia
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ASW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92103
¿Te resulta difícil vivir y expresar tu verdadera identidad queer? ¿Te encuentras luchando para pasar tus días? ¿La vida se siente abrumadora? La depresión y la ansiedad pueden cobrar un precio muy alto en su vida. Cuando combinas eso con la experiencia vivida de ser una persona queer en un mundo heteronormativo, puede hacer que todo se sienta aún más desalentador. Si te encuentras en un lugar donde apenas ves la luz puede que sea el momento de empezar a dar los pasos para convertirte en la versión más auténtica y orgullosa de ti mismo. La terapia es una manera increíble de comenzar este viaje.
¿Te resulta difícil vivir y expresar tu verdadera identidad queer? ¿Te encuentras luchando para pasar tus días? ¿La vida se siente abrumadora? La depresión y la ansiedad pueden cobrar un precio muy alto en su vida. Cuando combinas eso con la experiencia vivida de ser una persona queer en un mundo heteronormativo, puede hacer que todo se sienta aún más desalentador. Si te encuentras en un lugar donde apenas ves la luz puede que sea el momento de empezar a dar los pasos para convertirte en la versión más auténtica y orgullosa de ti mismo. La terapia es una manera increíble de comenzar este viaje.
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Pilar Cárdenas-Gimber
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92103
¡Bienvenidos! He mantenido mi práctica de consejeria y coaching durante 25 años, sirviendo a clientes a través de terapia en-persona y virtual. Me especializo en ver a individuos, parejas, adolescentes y adultos jóvenes y familias. Además, veo a las personas que viven con la enfermedad bipolar 1, en la aparición de los síntomas y / o diagnóstico y en varios momentos a lo largo del viaje de la enfermedad al bienestar, como cuidadora y terapista, traigo de primera mano años de experiencia personal (cuidadora) y 25 años de experiencia clínica en el tratamiento de los afectados por bipolar.
¡Bienvenidos! He mantenido mi práctica de consejeria y coaching durante 25 años, sirviendo a clientes a través de terapia en-persona y virtual. Me especializo en ver a individuos, parejas, adolescentes y adultos jóvenes y familias. Además, veo a las personas que viven con la enfermedad bipolar 1, en la aparición de los síntomas y / o diagnóstico y en varios momentos a lo largo del viaje de la enfermedad al bienestar, como cuidadora y terapista, traigo de primera mano años de experiencia personal (cuidadora) y 25 años de experiencia clínica en el tratamiento de los afectados por bipolar.
(619) 975-3667 View (619) 975-3667
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Karen Ivette Delgadillo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92103
La terapia no tiene que ser un proceso intimidante. Me comprometo a proporcionar un espacio seguro y libre de juicios en el que mis clientes puedan sentirse lo suficientemente cómodos como para compartir las partes más personales de sí mismos.
La terapia no tiene que ser un proceso intimidante. Me comprometo a proporcionar un espacio seguro y libre de juicios en el que mis clientes puedan sentirse lo suficientemente cómodos como para compartir las partes más personales de sí mismos.
(619) 762-4101 View (619) 762-4101
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Stephanie Feliciano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CYT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92103  (Online Only)
Si se busca un lugar seguro, le ofrezco apoyo en todo lo posible. Podemos hablar sin preocupacion por cualquier cosa y siempre le escucho.
Si se busca un lugar seguro, le ofrezco apoyo en todo lo posible. Podemos hablar sin preocupacion por cualquier cosa y siempre le escucho.
(224) 347-6718 View (224) 347-6718
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Perla Bransburg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
Our family history and lived experiences deeply influence our sense of self and our view of the world.
I believe a central component of the therapeutic process is the relationship that's established between the therapist and the client. A safe and trusting relationship provides an environment in which you are able to explore those unresolved issues and old patterns that are not letting you have the quality of life you would like to have. Therapy is an opportunity to identify what's not working for you, view it from different angles, and learn strategies that will result in alternate ways of relating to yourself and to others that may be more conducive to becoming the person you want to be.
Our family history and lived experiences deeply influence our sense of self and our view of the world.
I believe a central component of the therapeutic process is the relationship that's established between the therapist and the client. A safe and trusting relationship provides an environment in which you are able to explore those unresolved issues and old patterns that are not letting you have the quality of life you would like to have. Therapy is an opportunity to identify what's not working for you, view it from different angles, and learn strategies that will result in alternate ways of relating to yourself and to others that may be more conducive to becoming the person you want to be.
(619) 344-8260 x110 View (619) 344-8260 x110
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Erika Mora
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103  (Online Only)
Welcome to my profile! I am a bilingual English/Spanish therapist licensed in California and Texas. I have over 12 years of experience providing individual and family therapy to children, college students and adult individuals. I provide a variety of services from supporting parent-child relationships to treatment focused on trauma, anxiety and depression. My hope is that at the end of treatment my clients have a better understanding of their emotions, their strengths, skills to manage hard emotions/situations and feel empowered. In addition, I enjoy integrating culture and each person specific values into the therapeutic work.
Welcome to my profile! I am a bilingual English/Spanish therapist licensed in California and Texas. I have over 12 years of experience providing individual and family therapy to children, college students and adult individuals. I provide a variety of services from supporting parent-child relationships to treatment focused on trauma, anxiety and depression. My hope is that at the end of treatment my clients have a better understanding of their emotions, their strengths, skills to manage hard emotions/situations and feel empowered. In addition, I enjoy integrating culture and each person specific values into the therapeutic work.
(626) 669-4384 View (626) 669-4384
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Leticia Isabel Bane
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92103  (Online Only)
I offer individual and family therapy for children of all ages including toddlers, children, pre-teens, and teens.
Are you concerned about your child after having experienced something traumatic? Domestic violence, accidents, assault, child physical abuse, child sexual abuse, neglect, and other traumatic events take time and support to heal from. Many children are left with depression, anxiety, PTSD, defiance, opposition, and many other issues after the trauma.
I offer individual and family therapy for children of all ages including toddlers, children, pre-teens, and teens.
Are you concerned about your child after having experienced something traumatic? Domestic violence, accidents, assault, child physical abuse, child sexual abuse, neglect, and other traumatic events take time and support to heal from. Many children are left with depression, anxiety, PTSD, defiance, opposition, and many other issues after the trauma.
(619) 547-0995 View (619) 547-0995
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Sol Durso
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
My treatment approach is collaborative working with clients to discover the most helpful ways to talk about and solve their problems. I employ a Narrative and Solution Focus approach where the client is the expert on their experiences and my role is to guide through questions, suggestions and specific practices. The goal is to support you as you reconnect to your values, skills and preferences in life including people you consider family and community. We will decide if individual, couples or family therapy is best for you. You can invite others to treatment. I also collaborate with other professionals to support you and your family.
My treatment approach is collaborative working with clients to discover the most helpful ways to talk about and solve their problems. I employ a Narrative and Solution Focus approach where the client is the expert on their experiences and my role is to guide through questions, suggestions and specific practices. The goal is to support you as you reconnect to your values, skills and preferences in life including people you consider family and community. We will decide if individual, couples or family therapy is best for you. You can invite others to treatment. I also collaborate with other professionals to support you and your family.
(619) 663-5910 View (619) 663-5910
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Paula Waisman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92103
I work with people who are trying to resolve a personal or family problem, overcome obstacles to achieving life goals, or are troubled by anxiety, fears, depression, anger or grief.
Psychotherapy offers a unique opportunity to examine issues that impact our quality of life. I help bring awareness to the source of emotional stress, help you with better self-understanding and more realistic expectations, while working together to arrive at solutions. I have had experience working with young adults, adolescents, children and families in various practice settings, including private practice, schools, hospitals and university counseling centers. Currently,my practice is mostly individual psychotherapy, as well as psychological assessment. I also provide ADHD and learning disability evaluations.
I work with people who are trying to resolve a personal or family problem, overcome obstacles to achieving life goals, or are troubled by anxiety, fears, depression, anger or grief.
Psychotherapy offers a unique opportunity to examine issues that impact our quality of life. I help bring awareness to the source of emotional stress, help you with better self-understanding and more realistic expectations, while working together to arrive at solutions. I have had experience working with young adults, adolescents, children and families in various practice settings, including private practice, schools, hospitals and university counseling centers. Currently,my practice is mostly individual psychotherapy, as well as psychological assessment. I also provide ADHD and learning disability evaluations.
(619) 663-4973 View (619) 663-4973
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Jonathan H Josebachvili
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92103  (Online Only)
With a background intersecting religious studies and psychology, I specialize in matters of the heart and mind -personal growth/life transitions; relationships/family issues; and historical/unresolved pain.
Insight Care Counseling: The beauty of this -our shared life’s journey- is that we can aspire to embody its greatest gifts -love, fulfillment, clarity and peace. And yet, at times, we encounter challenges and changes that bring forth feelings of stress, depression, anxiety -or numbness and disorientation. And it is often at these junctures that psychotherapy can help; for in essence, the therapeutic journey is about finding richness even while in the land of disenchantment … and healing even while walking through pain.
With a background intersecting religious studies and psychology, I specialize in matters of the heart and mind -personal growth/life transitions; relationships/family issues; and historical/unresolved pain.
Insight Care Counseling: The beauty of this -our shared life’s journey- is that we can aspire to embody its greatest gifts -love, fulfillment, clarity and peace. And yet, at times, we encounter challenges and changes that bring forth feelings of stress, depression, anxiety -or numbness and disorientation. And it is often at these junctures that psychotherapy can help; for in essence, the therapeutic journey is about finding richness even while in the land of disenchantment … and healing even while walking through pain.
(619) 800-0918 View (619) 800-0918
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Lucy Millan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
Lucy has substantial experience working as a Family Court Services Mediator and Child Custody Recommending Counselor in San Diego.
Are you considering divorce? Has your spouse told you they want to end your marriage? If you're in the fog of divorce, Lucy will provide the safe space you need. Divorce is trauma, even if you are the leaving spouse, because it changes your whole life. What you thought you could trust is no longer there.
Lucy has substantial experience working as a Family Court Services Mediator and Child Custody Recommending Counselor in San Diego.
Are you considering divorce? Has your spouse told you they want to end your marriage? If you're in the fog of divorce, Lucy will provide the safe space you need. Divorce is trauma, even if you are the leaving spouse, because it changes your whole life. What you thought you could trust is no longer there.
(619) 340-1033 View (619) 340-1033
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Berenice Vazquez Badillo
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92103
I offer individual, couples, family and group therapy that is strength based and trauma informed.
Sometimes it becomes challenging managing the ebb and flow of life and we become isolated, stressed and overwhelmed. Our past wounds always seem to sneak up on us when we least expect. Life transitions can be difficult in that they take much adjustment and effort. There is such a pressing need to invest in yourself and in the building of healthy relationships. You need to spark the parts of yourself that harnests vitality and make life worth living. Investing in your mental health can reveal solutions as well as provide you skills that will last a lifetime. Whatever your need we can work together to find solutions.
I offer individual, couples, family and group therapy that is strength based and trauma informed.
Sometimes it becomes challenging managing the ebb and flow of life and we become isolated, stressed and overwhelmed. Our past wounds always seem to sneak up on us when we least expect. Life transitions can be difficult in that they take much adjustment and effort. There is such a pressing need to invest in yourself and in the building of healthy relationships. You need to spark the parts of yourself that harnests vitality and make life worth living. Investing in your mental health can reveal solutions as well as provide you skills that will last a lifetime. Whatever your need we can work together to find solutions.
(619) 340-0529 View (619) 340-0529
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NISD Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
NISD Counseling is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide access to affordable individual, couples, family, and group therapy services to clients of diverse abilities, cultures, genders, religions, sexual orientations and documentation statuses. Our clients come from all walks of life, some are new to therapy while many are familiar with therapy but want to try a different approach where their strengths and values will be centered. We provide a confidential space to discuss challenges as well as opportunities. Ask about our 5-session Relational Therapy package for $100 total with our MFT Graduate Student therapists.
NISD Counseling is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide access to affordable individual, couples, family, and group therapy services to clients of diverse abilities, cultures, genders, religions, sexual orientations and documentation statuses. Our clients come from all walks of life, some are new to therapy while many are familiar with therapy but want to try a different approach where their strengths and values will be centered. We provide a confidential space to discuss challenges as well as opportunities. Ask about our 5-session Relational Therapy package for $100 total with our MFT Graduate Student therapists.
(619) 452-3826 View (619) 452-3826
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Dr. Ric Torres
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
Hello! I'm a licensed counseling psychologist offering individual psychotherapy to California residents. I currently specialize in working with adults who seek help for relational problems, family issues, and life transitions. I also have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, and stress.
Hello! I'm a licensed counseling psychologist offering individual psychotherapy to California residents. I currently specialize in working with adults who seek help for relational problems, family issues, and life transitions. I also have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, and stress.
(619) 759-7964 View (619) 759-7964
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Merav Segall
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92103  (Online Only)
I meet the child, adolescent and family where they are and help to build skills and bring joy to their relationships.
Do you and your child struggle to get through the day? Are you frustrated with your child's behavior and just do not know how to get him to listen? Are you and your teenager on different pages and just cannot connect? Has your child experienced a trauma, death or divorce? My approach to helping you and your child is warm and collaborative. I focus on developing a relationship; seeing your child, understanding him and providing space for her to explore and express. My goal in working with families is to bring joy into parenting.
I meet the child, adolescent and family where they are and help to build skills and bring joy to their relationships.
Do you and your child struggle to get through the day? Are you frustrated with your child's behavior and just do not know how to get him to listen? Are you and your teenager on different pages and just cannot connect? Has your child experienced a trauma, death or divorce? My approach to helping you and your child is warm and collaborative. I focus on developing a relationship; seeing your child, understanding him and providing space for her to explore and express. My goal in working with families is to bring joy into parenting.
(619) 340-1019 View (619) 340-1019
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Kelly Hutton, Grief Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
I offer couples, individual (adult and teen) and family therapy.
Welcome! I imagine you have found my profile because you are going through grief, illness or tragedy. I am glad you are here taking the first steps towards support. I specialize in working with grief, loss, end of life issues and chronic illness. Grief therapy can look many different ways, and I tailor the experience of therapy to my clients unique needs. My top priority is that you feel safe in therapy and have space to feel and express your grief openly. I use many modalities to assist my clients in working through grief, including EMDR therapy (eye movement therapy) which is an evidence based treatment for trauma and grief.
I offer couples, individual (adult and teen) and family therapy.
Welcome! I imagine you have found my profile because you are going through grief, illness or tragedy. I am glad you are here taking the first steps towards support. I specialize in working with grief, loss, end of life issues and chronic illness. Grief therapy can look many different ways, and I tailor the experience of therapy to my clients unique needs. My top priority is that you feel safe in therapy and have space to feel and express your grief openly. I use many modalities to assist my clients in working through grief, including EMDR therapy (eye movement therapy) which is an evidence based treatment for trauma and grief.
(619) 745-1989 View (619) 745-1989
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Relate Therapy Center
Psychologist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
Whether you are a couple who is dealing with a relationship crisis like infidelity or broken trust; or a family that has a reoccurring conflict that you have not been able to solve; or an individual who struggling with depression or anxiety.
The therapists at Relate Therapy Center specialize in relationships. If you are struggling in your marriage, with your kids, with your significant other, with your friends, or if you're struggling with maintaining relationships at all, we are here to help. Oftentimes, the relationship struggles that people face can lead to significant distress--depression, anxiety, hopelessness, anger, addiction, and more. If you are experiencing these, or other kinds of struggles, know that you don't have to face them alone. We are here to help!
Whether you are a couple who is dealing with a relationship crisis like infidelity or broken trust; or a family that has a reoccurring conflict that you have not been able to solve; or an individual who struggling with depression or anxiety.
The therapists at Relate Therapy Center specialize in relationships. If you are struggling in your marriage, with your kids, with your significant other, with your friends, or if you're struggling with maintaining relationships at all, we are here to help. Oftentimes, the relationship struggles that people face can lead to significant distress--depression, anxiety, hopelessness, anger, addiction, and more. If you are experiencing these, or other kinds of struggles, know that you don't have to face them alone. We are here to help!
(619) 330-9065 View (619) 330-9065
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Deisy Cristina Boscán
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
My expertise ranges from treating adult and children to assessing neuropsychological disorders and serving as an expert in the Family Court and civil litigation matters.
As a psychoanalyst I believe that an individual's feelings and behaviors are motivated by a variety of unconscious factors often resulting in people feeling stuck. Psychoanalysis helps individuals finally break these habits by understanding their root causes and enable significant changes at the very core of one's emotional responses. Using these experiences, the analyst helps the patient work on a deeply unconscious level to eliminate unproductive and destructive patterns. This opens the patient to new, fresh and genuine experiences and solutions in their lives. This process is achievable through empathy and respect.
My expertise ranges from treating adult and children to assessing neuropsychological disorders and serving as an expert in the Family Court and civil litigation matters.
As a psychoanalyst I believe that an individual's feelings and behaviors are motivated by a variety of unconscious factors often resulting in people feeling stuck. Psychoanalysis helps individuals finally break these habits by understanding their root causes and enable significant changes at the very core of one's emotional responses. Using these experiences, the analyst helps the patient work on a deeply unconscious level to eliminate unproductive and destructive patterns. This opens the patient to new, fresh and genuine experiences and solutions in their lives. This process is achievable through empathy and respect.
(619) 304-4638 View (619) 304-4638
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Dr. Ana Laura Arteaga-Biggs
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in treating a broad range of emotional & behavioral problems via individual, couples, family & group psychotherapy. My treatment approach is integrative, most heavily influenced by evidence-based, cognitive behavioral & humanistic-existential theories. I address intersectional cultural experiences & various psychological systems that may be contributing to your presenting concerns. My style is empathic & non-judgmental & I tailor treatment to meet each individual's unique needs by working collaboratively with patients, to optimize their emotional, mental & physical well-being.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in treating a broad range of emotional & behavioral problems via individual, couples, family & group psychotherapy. My treatment approach is integrative, most heavily influenced by evidence-based, cognitive behavioral & humanistic-existential theories. I address intersectional cultural experiences & various psychological systems that may be contributing to your presenting concerns. My style is empathic & non-judgmental & I tailor treatment to meet each individual's unique needs by working collaboratively with patients, to optimize their emotional, mental & physical well-being.
(619) 452-1044 View (619) 452-1044
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Crystal Barrera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92103  (Online Only)
I specialize working with working anxiety/depression, teen issues, parenting challenges, domestic violence, trauma issues, postpartum depression, infertility challenges, codependency, PTSD, women’s issues, parenting and family.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who has a passion for helping clients develop a better understanding of themselves and their lives. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and provide a culturally sensitive environment.
I specialize working with working anxiety/depression, teen issues, parenting challenges, domestic violence, trauma issues, postpartum depression, infertility challenges, codependency, PTSD, women’s issues, parenting and family.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who has a passion for helping clients develop a better understanding of themselves and their lives. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and provide a culturally sensitive environment.
(415) 903-9997 View (415) 903-9997
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.