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UpThink Personal Solutions
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92121
Working two decades as a therapist, clinical supervisor and business owner, I've developed expertise in marriage, family, individual and child counseling, conflict resolution, anger management, personal development, men's and women's issues. I have 25 years of experience in theater, art and improvisation. This background enables me to incorporate creativity into therapeutic settings. Living in different countries and traveling extensively, I've gained knowledge of different cultures. Experience in business, psychology, the arts and cultural diversity gives me a unique, multi-dimensional perspective for effecting therapeutic change.
Working two decades as a therapist, clinical supervisor and business owner, I've developed expertise in marriage, family, individual and child counseling, conflict resolution, anger management, personal development, men's and women's issues. I have 25 years of experience in theater, art and improvisation. This background enables me to incorporate creativity into therapeutic settings. Living in different countries and traveling extensively, I've gained knowledge of different cultures. Experience in business, psychology, the arts and cultural diversity gives me a unique, multi-dimensional perspective for effecting therapeutic change.
(619) 492-3737 View (619) 492-3737
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Madeline Polonia
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92121
Are you often worried about school or work and feel stressed and overwhelmed with your responsibilities? Do you struggle to communicate what you need with your friends and family? I want to help you decrease your struggles in navigating your daily stressors and responsibilities. I will encourage you to make self-care a priority and practice coping strategies that will help you experience less stress and find more peace and joy in your life.
Are you often worried about school or work and feel stressed and overwhelmed with your responsibilities? Do you struggle to communicate what you need with your friends and family? I want to help you decrease your struggles in navigating your daily stressors and responsibilities. I will encourage you to make self-care a priority and practice coping strategies that will help you experience less stress and find more peace and joy in your life.
(858) 924-0181 View (858) 924-0181
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David Rosen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92121
In addition to my clinical work I am a trainer with Triple P America, teaching clinicians how to work with parents struggling with behavior problems with their children and work with service members and their families as a Military Family and Lifestyle Counselor.
The strongest person is the one who knows when to ask for help. Everyone struggles, but why do some people handle life's challenges so well? My goal is to help my clients have a happy and fulfilling life. What this means is clearly different from person to person. My aim is to identify the behaviors that are keeping this from happening, implement these changes, practice them in real life and moving on. I am a short term-solution focused therapist. The more you do outside of therapy, the faster you can achieve the changes you desire.
In addition to my clinical work I am a trainer with Triple P America, teaching clinicians how to work with parents struggling with behavior problems with their children and work with service members and their families as a Military Family and Lifestyle Counselor.
The strongest person is the one who knows when to ask for help. Everyone struggles, but why do some people handle life's challenges so well? My goal is to help my clients have a happy and fulfilling life. What this means is clearly different from person to person. My aim is to identify the behaviors that are keeping this from happening, implement these changes, practice them in real life and moving on. I am a short term-solution focused therapist. The more you do outside of therapy, the faster you can achieve the changes you desire.
(909) 833-7229 View (909) 833-7229
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Grow Through Life Counseling Sorrento Valley
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92121
Hello and welcome! Grow Through Life Counseling is a group private practice welcoming both in person clients in Sorrento Valley, CA and via Telehealth in CA. We have immediate openings and are accepting new clients. Our Mission is to provide quality counseling for all ages throughout life. We provide culturally sensitive and inclusive care for all children, teens, adults, couples and families. We respect each family member's unique identities, perspectives and experiences in life. With effective and creative psychotherapeutic interventions, we support emotional growth and development during various stages of life to be healthier.
Hello and welcome! Grow Through Life Counseling is a group private practice welcoming both in person clients in Sorrento Valley, CA and via Telehealth in CA. We have immediate openings and are accepting new clients. Our Mission is to provide quality counseling for all ages throughout life. We provide culturally sensitive and inclusive care for all children, teens, adults, couples and families. We respect each family member's unique identities, perspectives and experiences in life. With effective and creative psychotherapeutic interventions, we support emotional growth and development during various stages of life to be healthier.
(858) 780-4763 View (858) 780-4763
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Soraya Susan Behbehani
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92121
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with overyears of experience in indivual, family and couple's counseling. My expertise is in anxiety disorders, stress management and depression. My background is very diverse and multi-cultural and I conduct therapy in Spanish, Farsi and French, aside from English. In therapy I combine Cognitive Therapy with a Spiritual perspective along with Stress Mangement and mindfulness techniques to help individuals grow and attain their full potential. My unique and comprehensive orientation combining Eastern Spiritual Wisdom with Traditional Psychotherapy speeds up the therapeutic process and helps clients to create changes at a much deeper level.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with overyears of experience in indivual, family and couple's counseling. My expertise is in anxiety disorders, stress management and depression. My background is very diverse and multi-cultural and I conduct therapy in Spanish, Farsi and French, aside from English. In therapy I combine Cognitive Therapy with a Spiritual perspective along with Stress Mangement and mindfulness techniques to help individuals grow and attain their full potential. My unique and comprehensive orientation combining Eastern Spiritual Wisdom with Traditional Psychotherapy speeds up the therapeutic process and helps clients to create changes at a much deeper level.
(619) 796-3989 View (619) 796-3989
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Therapy Center and Family Counseling Corporation
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92121
We specialize and treat depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, addiction and relationship concerns. We also provide parent training and coaching. Our team specializes in working extensively with adolescents, children, and families in traditional outpatient services. My name is Jamak and I am the Co-Founder of Therapy Center and Family Counseling Corporation. I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. I use a humanistic, and culturally sensitive approach to all topics that may be encountered.
We specialize and treat depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, addiction and relationship concerns. We also provide parent training and coaching. Our team specializes in working extensively with adolescents, children, and families in traditional outpatient services. My name is Jamak and I am the Co-Founder of Therapy Center and Family Counseling Corporation. I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. I use a humanistic, and culturally sensitive approach to all topics that may be encountered.
(858) 753-6398 View (858) 753-6398
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Cyndi Pulsinelli
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92121
I have previousley worked at various levels of care including residential, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment centers providing individual, family and group psychotherapy.
What does it mean to thrive? The heart of my practice is the very essence of equipping individuals and families to live a life where they thrive. To thrive is a means of growth, to flourish, revive, change-state or turn.
I have previousley worked at various levels of care including residential, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment centers providing individual, family and group psychotherapy.
What does it mean to thrive? The heart of my practice is the very essence of equipping individuals and families to live a life where they thrive. To thrive is a means of growth, to flourish, revive, change-state or turn.
(760) 965-3251 View (760) 965-3251
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Shawna Bethel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92121  (Online Only)
People often feel vulnerable and overwhelmed when starting therapy. My approach to therapy is that therapy is a partnership between the client and the therapist. I believe it is important that we both are working towards the same goal and that you feel comfortable enough to be honest and open to my help. Creating a partnership will help the two of us make progress together and empower you to be aware of your own potential. I provide individual, couples, family and group therapies. All therapies focus on developing skills to make lasting change and to improve self esteem.
People often feel vulnerable and overwhelmed when starting therapy. My approach to therapy is that therapy is a partnership between the client and the therapist. I believe it is important that we both are working towards the same goal and that you feel comfortable enough to be honest and open to my help. Creating a partnership will help the two of us make progress together and empower you to be aware of your own potential. I provide individual, couples, family and group therapies. All therapies focus on developing skills to make lasting change and to improve self esteem.
(619) 404-6210 View (619) 404-6210
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Angeline Baucom
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, SUDCC, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92121
Clients that have experienced trauma, substance abuse and family issues. Struggling with depression and anxiety.
Clients that have experienced trauma, substance abuse and family issues. Struggling with depression and anxiety.
(760) 227-5274 View (760) 227-5274
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Kacey Truong
Pre-Licensed Professional, ASW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92121
Do you struggle with anxiety and depression due to your childhood trauma? Are you having problems with your partner or family members due to life transition issues? Are you experiencing increased stress, fears, and doubts around the future? I believe that we all have the capacity to heal our emotional wounds and create meaningful changes. My goal as a therapist is to offer you a safe place in which you can process insights, concerns, and emotions associated with trauma.
Do you struggle with anxiety and depression due to your childhood trauma? Are you having problems with your partner or family members due to life transition issues? Are you experiencing increased stress, fears, and doubts around the future? I believe that we all have the capacity to heal our emotional wounds and create meaningful changes. My goal as a therapist is to offer you a safe place in which you can process insights, concerns, and emotions associated with trauma.
(760) 263-6896 View (760) 263-6896
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Ann Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92121
Nobody’s childhood dream was to grow up and feel overwhelmed, alone, stuck or unworthy. I aim to help individuals heal from trauma-related issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship/family issues. If you find yourself living without a navigation system to understand emotional terrain or trauma that impacts your well-being; you are not alone. All of us go through rough patches in our lives. My approach is specific to meet your unique needs in a safe and non-judgemental space.
Nobody’s childhood dream was to grow up and feel overwhelmed, alone, stuck or unworthy. I aim to help individuals heal from trauma-related issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship/family issues. If you find yourself living without a navigation system to understand emotional terrain or trauma that impacts your well-being; you are not alone. All of us go through rough patches in our lives. My approach is specific to meet your unique needs in a safe and non-judgemental space.
(760) 280-9425 View (760) 280-9425
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Jamie Stern
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92121
Are you going through internal struggle due to trauma? Do you feel anxious and depressed about the future? Do you struggle with family issues and relationship issues? I’m willing to meet you where you are, help you process unwanted thoughts and emotions, and help develop an action plan to effectively cultivate your healing and growth. I’m here to help you explore unresolved feelings (anxiety, depression, anger, helplessness, grief, etc.) and develop skills to effectively cope with them. Thus, you can feel relieved and fulfilled in your relationship with yourself and others.
Are you going through internal struggle due to trauma? Do you feel anxious and depressed about the future? Do you struggle with family issues and relationship issues? I’m willing to meet you where you are, help you process unwanted thoughts and emotions, and help develop an action plan to effectively cultivate your healing and growth. I’m here to help you explore unresolved feelings (anxiety, depression, anger, helplessness, grief, etc.) and develop skills to effectively cope with them. Thus, you can feel relieved and fulfilled in your relationship with yourself and others.
(760) 227-2540 View (760) 227-2540
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Nicole Woolf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92121
I appreciate working with a wide and diverse range of individuals that include unsafe upbringings, family/relationship issues, and anger issues.
Seeking help can be scary and exciting, and it takes a lot of bravery and courage to take the initial step. You may be feeling like you are depressed and anxious due to your trauma. I aim to meet you where you are mentally and emotionally and help you grow, learn skills, and adapt to new changes. We can work together to identify your goals and needs and address the emotional and behavioral challenges you experience.
I appreciate working with a wide and diverse range of individuals that include unsafe upbringings, family/relationship issues, and anger issues.
Seeking help can be scary and exciting, and it takes a lot of bravery and courage to take the initial step. You may be feeling like you are depressed and anxious due to your trauma. I aim to meet you where you are mentally and emotionally and help you grow, learn skills, and adapt to new changes. We can work together to identify your goals and needs and address the emotional and behavioral challenges you experience.
(760) 258-4024 View (760) 258-4024
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Rachael Hatton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92121  (Online Only)
I also provide family members of those individuals who are suffering with the education they will need to better understand these disorders in order to help support those they care about.
As a therapist, my goal is to provide the most effective treatment for individuals with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Hoarding, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling), and Excoriation (Dermatillomania - Skin Picking). I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), specifically Exposure & Response Prevention to help those suffering with OCD, Hoarding, BDD, and Habit Reversal Therapy to help those with pulling, picking, and Tics, as these evidence based treatments have proven to be the most effective. I believe with the right tools and support, people can learn to address these struggles and thrive.
I also provide family members of those individuals who are suffering with the education they will need to better understand these disorders in order to help support those they care about.
As a therapist, my goal is to provide the most effective treatment for individuals with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Hoarding, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling), and Excoriation (Dermatillomania - Skin Picking). I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), specifically Exposure & Response Prevention to help those suffering with OCD, Hoarding, BDD, and Habit Reversal Therapy to help those with pulling, picking, and Tics, as these evidence based treatments have proven to be the most effective. I believe with the right tools and support, people can learn to address these struggles and thrive.
(858) 703-7620 View (858) 703-7620
Sonia Carbonell
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92121
I work with children, adolescents and adults addressing clinical conditions and life problems throughout individual, family and couple therapy (i.
I love the work I do, although it involves dealing with people's painful life events and dynamics. I strongly believe in change. I am privileged because daily I witness our human capacity for healing and growth. My ideal client is the one ready to face truth, find hope and strength to change his or her life circumstances. My style, training, and professional experience emphasize understanding culture, working in the context of family and community, completing treatment goals, developing prevention plans and understanding our individual and family histories (short and long term treatment according to family or individual's needs).
I work with children, adolescents and adults addressing clinical conditions and life problems throughout individual, family and couple therapy (i.
I love the work I do, although it involves dealing with people's painful life events and dynamics. I strongly believe in change. I am privileged because daily I witness our human capacity for healing and growth. My ideal client is the one ready to face truth, find hope and strength to change his or her life circumstances. My style, training, and professional experience emphasize understanding culture, working in the context of family and community, completing treatment goals, developing prevention plans and understanding our individual and family histories (short and long term treatment according to family or individual's needs).
(619) 320-6296 View (619) 320-6296
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Child Psych San Diego: Dr. Diana Robbins
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92121
People often underestimate the challenge of growing as a young person while struggling with a mental health concern and/or difficult family circumstances.
A young person struggling with anxiety, OCD, tics, behavior issues, or school problems can feel overwhelming. I'm here to help. I'm Dr. Diana Robbins. I am a California-licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of children, teens, and young adults. I strive to help young people and their families create better futures. At Child Psych San Diego, you receive high-quality evidence-based psychological services uniquely targeted to your concerns. I provide in-person services as well as telehealth via secure video conferencing. You can receive help and support in office or from the comfort and convenience of your home.
People often underestimate the challenge of growing as a young person while struggling with a mental health concern and/or difficult family circumstances.
A young person struggling with anxiety, OCD, tics, behavior issues, or school problems can feel overwhelming. I'm here to help. I'm Dr. Diana Robbins. I am a California-licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of children, teens, and young adults. I strive to help young people and their families create better futures. At Child Psych San Diego, you receive high-quality evidence-based psychological services uniquely targeted to your concerns. I provide in-person services as well as telehealth via secure video conferencing. You can receive help and support in office or from the comfort and convenience of your home.
(619) 605-0620 View (619) 605-0620
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Sally C Huntington
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92121
I use our clinics developed Cognitive-Behavioral (common sense) therapy method which examines how things are perceived and acted on daily. It is most effective when a client defines the goals for therapy, i.e.: “what parts of your life would you like to be more rewarding? Which of life’s relationships do you wish were better?” Together we develop the therapy “work” toward revealing what it is the client does that prevents them from enjoying life as they would like to.
I use our clinics developed Cognitive-Behavioral (common sense) therapy method which examines how things are perceived and acted on daily. It is most effective when a client defines the goals for therapy, i.e.: “what parts of your life would you like to be more rewarding? Which of life’s relationships do you wish were better?” Together we develop the therapy “work” toward revealing what it is the client does that prevents them from enjoying life as they would like to.
(858) 367-3994 View (858) 367-3994
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Connor Seidler | Pathways Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92121
Often we can find ourselves feeling disconnected in our relationships, overwhelmed with self doubt and criticism, and caught within the difficulties of anxiety and depression. Do you find that you and your partner/partners are cyclically entering the same argument with nothing changing? Do previous coping strategies no longer feel effective at this point in your life? I understand that navigating these challenges alone can feel next to impossible and I am happy to walk along side you in moving toward your goals and recognizing your innate strengths.
Often we can find ourselves feeling disconnected in our relationships, overwhelmed with self doubt and criticism, and caught within the difficulties of anxiety and depression. Do you find that you and your partner/partners are cyclically entering the same argument with nothing changing? Do previous coping strategies no longer feel effective at this point in your life? I understand that navigating these challenges alone can feel next to impossible and I am happy to walk along side you in moving toward your goals and recognizing your innate strengths.
(619) 541-5036 View (619) 541-5036
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Iren Fellegvari
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT, LADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92121
As a life coach I help you to reach your full potential in your business or in your personal life. Biofeedback helps to decrease stress. As a psychologist working with individuals and families I use talk therapy: CBT, DBT, Solution Focused brief therapy or EMDR and ETT, EFT based on the person's choice and comfort level. During my 15 years of praxis I have helped people with anxiety, PTSD, OCD, depression, codependency, sexual, emotional and physical abuse, eating disorder and addictions. Lots of couples regained their love for each other. Teenagers and their parents learnt to solve their problems.
As a life coach I help you to reach your full potential in your business or in your personal life. Biofeedback helps to decrease stress. As a psychologist working with individuals and families I use talk therapy: CBT, DBT, Solution Focused brief therapy or EMDR and ETT, EFT based on the person's choice and comfort level. During my 15 years of praxis I have helped people with anxiety, PTSD, OCD, depression, codependency, sexual, emotional and physical abuse, eating disorder and addictions. Lots of couples regained their love for each other. Teenagers and their parents learnt to solve their problems.
(858) 386-7291 View (858) 386-7291
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Mary White
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT , 95171
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92121  (Online Only)
With 20+ years experience as a therapist and a coach, it is my honor to work with clients who are interested in untangling the knots in their lives and being happier and more fulfilled. Stress relief, anxiety reduction, perinatal/postpartum healing and helping parents/families/couples to better their relationships are my wheelhouse. Wiith couples I specifically work to reduce toxic communication and productive problem solving to enhance their intimacy and relationship happiness. All my sessions are telehealth (online or phone) so you can get the help you need from the comfort of your own setting.
With 20+ years experience as a therapist and a coach, it is my honor to work with clients who are interested in untangling the knots in their lives and being happier and more fulfilled. Stress relief, anxiety reduction, perinatal/postpartum healing and helping parents/families/couples to better their relationships are my wheelhouse. Wiith couples I specifically work to reduce toxic communication and productive problem solving to enhance their intimacy and relationship happiness. All my sessions are telehealth (online or phone) so you can get the help you need from the comfort of your own setting.
(858) 251-6945 View (858) 251-6945

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.