Therapists in San Marcos, CA
Galina Storozhenko LMFT Accepting New Clients !!
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, CA 92069
My expertise lies in working with grief and loss, trauma, family issues and major life transitions, and it’s been an honor and a privilege to have walked alongside many children, teens and adults during some of the darkest moments of their lives.
My goal is to provide a comfortable and safe therapeutic space for you to be vulnerable and open using a combination of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I also use a holistic approach and look at how the mind, body and spirt support our emotional and physical healing. Our bodies are amazing in telling us what we need to tend to. My goal is to provide a comfortable and safe therapeutic space for you to be vulnerable and open using a combination of traditional and holistic therapeutic approaches. I treat children, teens and adults alike!
My expertise lies in working with grief and loss, trauma, family issues and major life transitions, and it’s been an honor and a privilege to have walked alongside many children, teens and adults during some of the darkest moments of their lives.
My goal is to provide a comfortable and safe therapeutic space for you to be vulnerable and open using a combination of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I also use a holistic approach and look at how the mind, body and spirt support our emotional and physical healing. Our bodies are amazing in telling us what we need to tend to. My goal is to provide a comfortable and safe therapeutic space for you to be vulnerable and open using a combination of traditional and holistic therapeutic approaches. I treat children, teens and adults alike!
Bethany Reddinger
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92078
I am a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists & Postpartum Support International.
I work with individuals and couples who find themselves struggling through difficult life adjustments. Often that work is related to transition into adulthood, career moves, marriage, or break-ups. My passion, training, and clinical experience equip me to address the many adjustments and struggles individuals face related to infertility, pregnancy, pregnancy/child loss, maternal and paternal post-partum period, and parenthood. As a therapist and mother of four, I welcome the opportunity to work with you while we navigate your adjustment.
I am a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists & Postpartum Support International.
I work with individuals and couples who find themselves struggling through difficult life adjustments. Often that work is related to transition into adulthood, career moves, marriage, or break-ups. My passion, training, and clinical experience equip me to address the many adjustments and struggles individuals face related to infertility, pregnancy, pregnancy/child loss, maternal and paternal post-partum period, and parenthood. As a therapist and mother of four, I welcome the opportunity to work with you while we navigate your adjustment.
Jamillah Pargo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, CA 92078
Are you experiencing Hopelessness, Sadness, Worthlessness, Panic Attacks, Racing Thoughts, or Fear? Do you lay awake at night WORRYING about EVERYTHING? Are your worries or fears a constant cycle? Do you avoid interaction with loved ones, or maybe you don't want to be a burden to family or friends, so you begin isolating from everyone? Do you ever say, “I can’t take this anymore?” Do you feel alone in your problems? You are not alone, whether you're dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Health Crisis, Midlife Crisis, or just unsure how to move forward in life, assisting adults redefine life is my passion & purpose.
Are you experiencing Hopelessness, Sadness, Worthlessness, Panic Attacks, Racing Thoughts, or Fear? Do you lay awake at night WORRYING about EVERYTHING? Are your worries or fears a constant cycle? Do you avoid interaction with loved ones, or maybe you don't want to be a burden to family or friends, so you begin isolating from everyone? Do you ever say, “I can’t take this anymore?” Do you feel alone in your problems? You are not alone, whether you're dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Health Crisis, Midlife Crisis, or just unsure how to move forward in life, assisting adults redefine life is my passion & purpose.
Lauren Harless
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92078
Waitlist for new clients
As a CA State Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, my goal is to provide knowledge, skills, and a listening ear when nurturing individuals to a place of health and prosperity.
I strive to create a supportive and collaborative environment where you can access your inherent strengths and learn to navigate life successfully. Whether you're feeling depressed or anxious, going through a difficult life transition, experiencing grief or simply wanting to understand yourself and the choices you make in a deeper way, therapy can help. Maybe you are stuck repeating old patterns, or seek support for a specific goal, therapy can be a tool for decreasing stress, building self-compassion, and re-discovering yourself.
As a CA State Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, my goal is to provide knowledge, skills, and a listening ear when nurturing individuals to a place of health and prosperity.
I strive to create a supportive and collaborative environment where you can access your inherent strengths and learn to navigate life successfully. Whether you're feeling depressed or anxious, going through a difficult life transition, experiencing grief or simply wanting to understand yourself and the choices you make in a deeper way, therapy can help. Maybe you are stuck repeating old patterns, or seek support for a specific goal, therapy can be a tool for decreasing stress, building self-compassion, and re-discovering yourself.
Tawnee Russell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, CA 92069
Waitlist for new clients
Are you looking for a therapist that has evening opening and does not just sit and nod, but rather provides you with tools and challenges negative patterns? If so, I am the therapist for you. I place an emphasis on empathy, understanding, and evidence-based techniques. I firmly believe that each person is unique and I customizes my therapeutic strategies to address each client's specific needs. Whether you're burdened by the weight of depression, grappling with the restlessness of anxiety, or navigating the complexities of family dynamics, I am here to provide you with unwavering support on your path to healing and growth.
Are you looking for a therapist that has evening opening and does not just sit and nod, but rather provides you with tools and challenges negative patterns? If so, I am the therapist for you. I place an emphasis on empathy, understanding, and evidence-based techniques. I firmly believe that each person is unique and I customizes my therapeutic strategies to address each client's specific needs. Whether you're burdened by the weight of depression, grappling with the restlessness of anxiety, or navigating the complexities of family dynamics, I am here to provide you with unwavering support on your path to healing and growth.
Judy Wahl Talley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, CA 92069 (Online Only)
My approach is Solution-Focused, Compassion-Based, Internal Family Systems informed, and guided by my own personal practice of Mindfulness and experience in Crisis Intervention with the goal of providing a safe environment for you to explore your issues and to identify solutions.
Contemporary society places an enormous burden upon the individual to succeed - and look good while doing it - at the same time as the fabric of our families are disintegrating and social supports are fragmented. Many of us have survived a childhood of chaos and, if we have been able to form a lasting intimate relationship, find that our partner is ill-equipped as well, to surmount the many personal, financial, social, political challenges of today's world. My approach is informed by therapeutic practices which emphasize compassion, gaining insight, and developing acceptance of one's true self.
My approach is Solution-Focused, Compassion-Based, Internal Family Systems informed, and guided by my own personal practice of Mindfulness and experience in Crisis Intervention with the goal of providing a safe environment for you to explore your issues and to identify solutions.
Contemporary society places an enormous burden upon the individual to succeed - and look good while doing it - at the same time as the fabric of our families are disintegrating and social supports are fragmented. Many of us have survived a childhood of chaos and, if we have been able to form a lasting intimate relationship, find that our partner is ill-equipped as well, to surmount the many personal, financial, social, political challenges of today's world. My approach is informed by therapeutic practices which emphasize compassion, gaining insight, and developing acceptance of one's true self.
Stacey S Stoefen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92078
There are many modalities that I like to employ, dialectical and behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, emotion focused therapy, and family systems.
Hi, first I want to commend you for having the courage to reach out. It is very humbling to admit that we don't feel well or we aren't behaving like the person we want to be. Therapy is a hopeful non judgmental place where healing and growth can happen. I have benefited myself from professional help and will be along side you to join you in whatever goals you set for yourself. The human condition comes along with many challenges and powerful emotions we cannot avoid, but I do believe there is a way to handle them with grace and self love. And to tend to those wounds without letting them drive us.
There are many modalities that I like to employ, dialectical and behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, emotion focused therapy, and family systems.
Hi, first I want to commend you for having the courage to reach out. It is very humbling to admit that we don't feel well or we aren't behaving like the person we want to be. Therapy is a hopeful non judgmental place where healing and growth can happen. I have benefited myself from professional help and will be along side you to join you in whatever goals you set for yourself. The human condition comes along with many challenges and powerful emotions we cannot avoid, but I do believe there is a way to handle them with grace and self love. And to tend to those wounds without letting them drive us.
Paula Mierzejewski
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92069
Hello. My name is Paula Mierzejewski, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I see children, adolescents and adults up to the age of 65. My specialties are anxiety and depression. I started my practice later in life and believe my life's experiene makes me a better therapist. I used to work in a law firm and developed severe migraines and knew I needed to move onto a new career. So at 57, I started my journey in graduate school and finished when I was 60. What drives me to do this work is that I know how debilitating anxiety and depression are.
Hello. My name is Paula Mierzejewski, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I see children, adolescents and adults up to the age of 65. My specialties are anxiety and depression. I started my practice later in life and believe my life's experiene makes me a better therapist. I used to work in a law firm and developed severe migraines and knew I needed to move onto a new career. So at 57, I started my journey in graduate school and finished when I was 60. What drives me to do this work is that I know how debilitating anxiety and depression are.
Patricia Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92078
My name is Patricia Rodriguez and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have worked in the mental health field for over 17 years. My experience has been working with children, teens, adolescents, adults, and families who suffer from anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship/family issues. My personal experience has been many years of trauma, by family dysfunction and grief/loss.
My name is Patricia Rodriguez and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have worked in the mental health field for over 17 years. My experience has been working with children, teens, adolescents, adults, and families who suffer from anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship/family issues. My personal experience has been many years of trauma, by family dysfunction and grief/loss.
Jordan Morrison
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92078
Hello, my name is Jordan Morrison, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 133351) based in Santa Rosa, CA. I am highly experienced in working with adults from diverse cultural or socioeconomic backgrounds, and I specialize in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, immigration issues, men's issues, life transitions, grief, and relationship problems often utilizing a psychodynamic approach. I believe access to mental healthcare should be available to anyone who needs or wants it. Therefore, I have worked extensively with underserved and underrepresented folks from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Hello, my name is Jordan Morrison, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 133351) based in Santa Rosa, CA. I am highly experienced in working with adults from diverse cultural or socioeconomic backgrounds, and I specialize in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, immigration issues, men's issues, life transitions, grief, and relationship problems often utilizing a psychodynamic approach. I believe access to mental healthcare should be available to anyone who needs or wants it. Therefore, I have worked extensively with underserved and underrepresented folks from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Danielle Gross
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92069
As a strength-based therapist, I believe that clients posses the ability to navigate through their own struggles, but may need help figuring out solutions along the way. As your therapist, I am committed to walking alongside you in your journey of wellness. By utilizing a therapeutic approach that is specifically catered to each individual client, and their unique needs, I am confident you can achieve your highest level of emotional wellness. Specialties include adolescent therapy, co-parenting therapy, couples therapy, family systems therapy, Sex Therapy, polyamorous relationships, LGBTQ+ needs.
As a strength-based therapist, I believe that clients posses the ability to navigate through their own struggles, but may need help figuring out solutions along the way. As your therapist, I am committed to walking alongside you in your journey of wellness. By utilizing a therapeutic approach that is specifically catered to each individual client, and their unique needs, I am confident you can achieve your highest level of emotional wellness. Specialties include adolescent therapy, co-parenting therapy, couples therapy, family systems therapy, Sex Therapy, polyamorous relationships, LGBTQ+ needs.
Teresa Hernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92069
Welcome! I'm Teresa Hernandez, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I work with individual ages 13+, couples, and families in a variety of areas including addiction, anxiety, coping skills, depression, behavioral issues, anger management, family conflict, grief, life transitions, and self-esteem, amongst others.
Welcome! I'm Teresa Hernandez, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I work with individual ages 13+, couples, and families in a variety of areas including addiction, anxiety, coping skills, depression, behavioral issues, anger management, family conflict, grief, life transitions, and self-esteem, amongst others.
Emily Narvaez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, CA 92069
My name is Emily Narvaez, I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles, California, and work with clients via Telehealth. I work with adults, children, and adolescents specializing in anxiety, depression and trauma, using a Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamic approach to help make progress and ultimately reach goals. I use these two approaches to assist the client in identifying and challenging their negative cognitions, feelings, and behaviors as well as looking at behaviors in their present and past in order to explore how it has affected their life.
My name is Emily Narvaez, I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles, California, and work with clients via Telehealth. I work with adults, children, and adolescents specializing in anxiety, depression and trauma, using a Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamic approach to help make progress and ultimately reach goals. I use these two approaches to assist the client in identifying and challenging their negative cognitions, feelings, and behaviors as well as looking at behaviors in their present and past in order to explore how it has affected their life.
Ruth Tyson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92078
My name is Ruth Tyson. As License Marriage Family Child therapy, I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. As a therapist, I help you identify problem areas and patterns that are causing distress, the source(s) of these issues, and ways to enact positive change to find your unique voice. My specialty is partnering with you in finding your life purpose, helping you in the process of self-discovery and leading you to your fullest potential. Together we will explore your upbringing and process feelings associated with your childhood.
My name is Ruth Tyson. As License Marriage Family Child therapy, I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. As a therapist, I help you identify problem areas and patterns that are causing distress, the source(s) of these issues, and ways to enact positive change to find your unique voice. My specialty is partnering with you in finding your life purpose, helping you in the process of self-discovery and leading you to your fullest potential. Together we will explore your upbringing and process feelings associated with your childhood.
Kim Coshnear
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92078
Hello, I am Kim Coshnear, a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California. My mission is to cultivate a nurturing and accepting environment, empowering clients to embrace self-acceptance and pursue transformative changes that enrich their lives. In my practice, I specialize in assisting individuals grappling with depression, anxiety, and addiction, and navigating complex questions about relationships, personal identity, and life's purpose.
Hello, I am Kim Coshnear, a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California. My mission is to cultivate a nurturing and accepting environment, empowering clients to embrace self-acceptance and pursue transformative changes that enrich their lives. In my practice, I specialize in assisting individuals grappling with depression, anxiety, and addiction, and navigating complex questions about relationships, personal identity, and life's purpose.
Racheal Rhoades
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, CA 92078 (Online Only)
Be the best version of you! I am here to help you be the best version of yourself, to communicate with your family and friends, to set boundaries, to help you feel more confident. How do you take care of yourself? I am a therapist, but I always say that I am a "mom" first. I help individuals and couples find practical ways to meet their goals.
Be the best version of you! I am here to help you be the best version of yourself, to communicate with your family and friends, to set boundaries, to help you feel more confident. How do you take care of yourself? I am a therapist, but I always say that I am a "mom" first. I help individuals and couples find practical ways to meet their goals.
Roya Bayat-Makoui
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92069
My name is Roya Bayat-Makoui and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with an MBA degree. The majority of my psychotherapy experience has been at a trauma center with clients of all ages and cultural backgrounds. I also have years of experience with the forensic population in group and individual therapy settings using eclectic approaches to address PTSD, depression, anxiety, situational stress, loss and grief, and work and family difficulties. My approach to therapy is eclectic as everyone is different and their needs vary. Depending on the age and situation of my client.
My name is Roya Bayat-Makoui and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with an MBA degree. The majority of my psychotherapy experience has been at a trauma center with clients of all ages and cultural backgrounds. I also have years of experience with the forensic population in group and individual therapy settings using eclectic approaches to address PTSD, depression, anxiety, situational stress, loss and grief, and work and family difficulties. My approach to therapy is eclectic as everyone is different and their needs vary. Depending on the age and situation of my client.
Michael Bean
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92078
Nice to meet you. I'm Michael Bean, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License MFC40911 My wife and I have raised 4 awesome kids (awesome adults now) & have learned to love each other & to love life despite a lot of challenges. My passion is helping people figure out how to live happily too. My clients are mostly older adolescents and adults who are struggling with grief and loss, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and difficult and complicated relationships.
Nice to meet you. I'm Michael Bean, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License MFC40911 My wife and I have raised 4 awesome kids (awesome adults now) & have learned to love each other & to love life despite a lot of challenges. My passion is helping people figure out how to live happily too. My clients are mostly older adolescents and adults who are struggling with grief and loss, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and difficult and complicated relationships.
Rosa Dixon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92069
My name is Rosa Dixon and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) 132489 with a passion for helping others develop a healthy way of functioning that provides them with satisfaction in their daily lives. My best work has been supporting those struggling with regulating their moods, organizing their thoughts, and activating their behaviors to function in life with a sense of satisfaction. The ideal person has symptoms presenting with anxiety, depression, and problems created by socio-economic conditions.
My name is Rosa Dixon and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) 132489 with a passion for helping others develop a healthy way of functioning that provides them with satisfaction in their daily lives. My best work has been supporting those struggling with regulating their moods, organizing their thoughts, and activating their behaviors to function in life with a sense of satisfaction. The ideal person has symptoms presenting with anxiety, depression, and problems created by socio-economic conditions.
Omar De La Cruz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92069
Hi! My name is Omar de la Cruz, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I have an extensive amount of experiencing working with individuals having difficulties with substance use and mental health. I have worked with children, youth, and adults experiencing difficulties in different areas, such as anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship difficulties, and trauma. My goal is to meet clients where they are at and through my expertise be able to work on the therapeutic goals that individuals have.
Hi! My name is Omar de la Cruz, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I have an extensive amount of experiencing working with individuals having difficulties with substance use and mental health. I have worked with children, youth, and adults experiencing difficulties in different areas, such as anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship difficulties, and trauma. My goal is to meet clients where they are at and through my expertise be able to work on the therapeutic goals that individuals have.
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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.