Family Therapy in 91910
Maria Guadalupe Montalvan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chula Vista, CA 91910
My priorities as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist are to provide excellent care and professional therapy services to all families. I have been honored to work with exceptional families, adolescents and children in an outpatient psychiatry setting. I have extensive experience in working with children from age 4 to 19 year old adolescents, as well as with their families. My areas of expertise are the treatment of depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, ADHD, and autism. In addition, I'm trained to provide psychotherapy to adults presenting with a variety of difficulties which adversely affect their lives.
My priorities as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist are to provide excellent care and professional therapy services to all families. I have been honored to work with exceptional families, adolescents and children in an outpatient psychiatry setting. I have extensive experience in working with children from age 4 to 19 year old adolescents, as well as with their families. My areas of expertise are the treatment of depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, ADHD, and autism. In addition, I'm trained to provide psychotherapy to adults presenting with a variety of difficulties which adversely affect their lives.
Elizabeth Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, 127660
Verified Verified
Chula Vista, CA 91910
I am Hispanic and Bilingual Spanish/English Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. As a therapist my desire and passion is to help Individuals and families heal, reconnect, and restore their relationships to change this generation one family at a time. I strongly believe that when the family is able to provide comfort, care, and is emotionally available in times of need to his own members, each person is closer to live healthy and successful relationships in life.
I am Hispanic and Bilingual Spanish/English Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. As a therapist my desire and passion is to help Individuals and families heal, reconnect, and restore their relationships to change this generation one family at a time. I strongly believe that when the family is able to provide comfort, care, and is emotionally available in times of need to his own members, each person is closer to live healthy and successful relationships in life.
Adrian Avila
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, Spanish, English
Verified Verified
Chula Vista, CA 91910
I am Adrian Avila. I hold a License in MFT (#52279) to serve in private practice in California. My education includes a Ph. D. from Loma Linda University and M.A. from University of San Diego, both in Marital and Family Therapy, and a B.A. in Psychology with minor in Bio-Chem from San Diego State University. I have been in the psychology-therapy field for more than 23 years.
I am Adrian Avila. I hold a License in MFT (#52279) to serve in private practice in California. My education includes a Ph. D. from Loma Linda University and M.A. from University of San Diego, both in Marital and Family Therapy, and a B.A. in Psychology with minor in Bio-Chem from San Diego State University. I have been in the psychology-therapy field for more than 23 years.
Wendy M Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chula Vista, CA 91910 (Online Only)
I specialize in therapeutic remodeling of disruptive family dynamics, anger, anxiety, depression, and generational meshing while fostering self determination and self-worth.
Hi, my name is Wendy Thomas. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My therapeutic approach is holistic employing Evidence Base intervention. Respecting your voice as the poet of your life experiences and the expert in sharing your story. Client centered therapy focuses on individual, family, and couples’ unique needs. I too seek support at times. Asking for professional help is a direct statement of self-awareness. Assisting clients in discovering interpersonal strengths to mitigate and work through life challenges one engagement at a time. As your therapist, guiding and assisting you in forming balance in work, family and life.
I specialize in therapeutic remodeling of disruptive family dynamics, anger, anxiety, depression, and generational meshing while fostering self determination and self-worth.
Hi, my name is Wendy Thomas. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My therapeutic approach is holistic employing Evidence Base intervention. Respecting your voice as the poet of your life experiences and the expert in sharing your story. Client centered therapy focuses on individual, family, and couples’ unique needs. I too seek support at times. Asking for professional help is a direct statement of self-awareness. Assisting clients in discovering interpersonal strengths to mitigate and work through life challenges one engagement at a time. As your therapist, guiding and assisting you in forming balance in work, family and life.
Melissa Nefalar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chula Vista, CA 91910
I believe in working with children, teens, and adults through a combination of guidance and direction. Therapy can involve relieving stress in family relationships and improvement in overall quality of life for those in treatment. A lot of time and energy are spent with all other aspects in life, why wouldn't we invest growth and enrichment with our loved ones?
I believe in working with children, teens, and adults through a combination of guidance and direction. Therapy can involve relieving stress in family relationships and improvement in overall quality of life for those in treatment. A lot of time and energy are spent with all other aspects in life, why wouldn't we invest growth and enrichment with our loved ones?
Craig Gibbs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chula Vista, CA 91910
I have extensive experience working to address anxiety, stress, depression, bi-polar disorder and family dynamics.
Hello, I am Craig Gibbs a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been practicing for over 20 years supporting the growth and development of children, teens and adults who might be struggling with challenges that interfere with daily functioning. My approach to working with you is relational in nature while providing a strengths-based person-centered approach to mental wellness. You are the expert in your life, I am a trained guide to help you get through rough spots.
I have extensive experience working to address anxiety, stress, depression, bi-polar disorder and family dynamics.
Hello, I am Craig Gibbs a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been practicing for over 20 years supporting the growth and development of children, teens and adults who might be struggling with challenges that interfere with daily functioning. My approach to working with you is relational in nature while providing a strengths-based person-centered approach to mental wellness. You are the expert in your life, I am a trained guide to help you get through rough spots.
Paula Zamudio
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chula Vista, CA 91910
My work ethic and devotion to mental health enables me to provide a nurturing environment for clients to self-explore. My goal is to do excellent work and demonstrate great sensitivity in working with culturally diverse clients, as well as, with a broad range of mental health populations. My therapeutic experience includes individuals, couples, families, children, and groups. My pursuit of personal and vocational goals always has at its center, an appreciation for family, community, clients, and colleagues.
My work ethic and devotion to mental health enables me to provide a nurturing environment for clients to self-explore. My goal is to do excellent work and demonstrate great sensitivity in working with culturally diverse clients, as well as, with a broad range of mental health populations. My therapeutic experience includes individuals, couples, families, children, and groups. My pursuit of personal and vocational goals always has at its center, an appreciation for family, community, clients, and colleagues.
Gertrudis Vargas -Positive Minds Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chula Vista, CA 91910 (Online Only)
Telehealth (Video) Only. My name is Gertrudis and I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 14 years of experience. My clinical expertise is in working with children, teenagers, and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, and stress. I also have much experience in helping people dealing with relationship problems, life transitions, grief, trauma and parenting challenges. My aim is to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment to help clients become empowered in managing overwhelming feelings such as sever stress, anxiety and depression.
Telehealth (Video) Only. My name is Gertrudis and I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 14 years of experience. My clinical expertise is in working with children, teenagers, and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, and stress. I also have much experience in helping people dealing with relationship problems, life transitions, grief, trauma and parenting challenges. My aim is to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment to help clients become empowered in managing overwhelming feelings such as sever stress, anxiety and depression.
Carolyn Jacobs
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Chula Vista, CA 91910 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Individual, couple and family therapy provided through the lens of Bowen Family Systems Theory. The overall goal of "systems psychotherapy" is to develop of more effective options for decreasing chronic anxiety, increase more effective self-management skills in relationship to important others, and increase flexibility and resiliency to meet life's challenges .
Individual, couple and family therapy provided through the lens of Bowen Family Systems Theory. The overall goal of "systems psychotherapy" is to develop of more effective options for decreasing chronic anxiety, increase more effective self-management skills in relationship to important others, and increase flexibility and resiliency to meet life's challenges .
Marilee Alice Valine-Foley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MS, Educ
Verified Verified
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Family issues, relationship conflict, addiction, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, or chronic illness I can help.
Do you worry all the time? Stay awake thinking about your future or ruminating about the past? I can help you navigate many of life's challenges. As a therapist working with a diverse group in an outpatient hospital setting and prior teacher for 22 years has provided extensive experience which allows me to assist you get better. Growing up in a military family I have experienced many of the unique problems military families face and can help. Feeling overwhelmed, angry or sad are normal emotions and times can be difficult to manage. I can help you develop skills and coping strategies to improve your self, life and relationships.
Family issues, relationship conflict, addiction, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, or chronic illness I can help.
Do you worry all the time? Stay awake thinking about your future or ruminating about the past? I can help you navigate many of life's challenges. As a therapist working with a diverse group in an outpatient hospital setting and prior teacher for 22 years has provided extensive experience which allows me to assist you get better. Growing up in a military family I have experienced many of the unique problems military families face and can help. Feeling overwhelmed, angry or sad are normal emotions and times can be difficult to manage. I can help you develop skills and coping strategies to improve your self, life and relationships.
Cathy Coffman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Chula Vista, CA 91910
I am experienced in issues related to trauma, military life, Combat stress, family disruption.
Do you feel depressed and anxious much of the time? Do you feel drained and angry? Do the people who mean the most to you in the world often get the worst of you? Let me help you reconnect in a way that restores your emotions and the misery of broken relationships. I specialize in conflicted relationships, depression, anxiety, all forms of trauma as well as adult children of abuse or neglect. I have combined years as a Christian counselor with experience working with military families and individuals. I specialize in trauma with a focus on EMDR as a standard of care for most traumas.
I am experienced in issues related to trauma, military life, Combat stress, family disruption.
Do you feel depressed and anxious much of the time? Do you feel drained and angry? Do the people who mean the most to you in the world often get the worst of you? Let me help you reconnect in a way that restores your emotions and the misery of broken relationships. I specialize in conflicted relationships, depression, anxiety, all forms of trauma as well as adult children of abuse or neglect. I have combined years as a Christian counselor with experience working with military families and individuals. I specialize in trauma with a focus on EMDR as a standard of care for most traumas.
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Noor Gorgees
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Noor is a trilingual (Chaldean, Arabic, English) speaking Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International Univeristy. He has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families and has special interests and experience treating complex trauma, anxiety, depression, suicidality, self-harm, substance abuse, emotional dysregulation, and grief.
Noor is a trilingual (Chaldean, Arabic, English) speaking Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International Univeristy. He has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families and has special interests and experience treating complex trauma, anxiety, depression, suicidality, self-harm, substance abuse, emotional dysregulation, and grief.
Agueda Takeuchi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Waitlist for new clients
Life is full of ups and downs, and I will be honored to walk along your side to see you enjoy the ups and good days and support you while you learn from the downs and not so happy times. My name is Agueda Takeuchi, I am a bilingual and bi-cultural marriage and family therapist. My passion has always been to serve individuals or families by providing them with services that support their well-being. Whether it is to improve emotional regulation, develop social skills, manage excessive stress and/or tension, improve communication skills, wellness and personal growth or deal with difficult life decisions, I am here to support you.
Life is full of ups and downs, and I will be honored to walk along your side to see you enjoy the ups and good days and support you while you learn from the downs and not so happy times. My name is Agueda Takeuchi, I am a bilingual and bi-cultural marriage and family therapist. My passion has always been to serve individuals or families by providing them with services that support their well-being. Whether it is to improve emotional regulation, develop social skills, manage excessive stress and/or tension, improve communication skills, wellness and personal growth or deal with difficult life decisions, I am here to support you.
Jeff Williams | Pathways Family Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Chula Vista, CA 91910
I also practice Couple & Family Therapy, having had the good fortune of training 450+ hours in Structural Family Therapy with Dr.
Welcome! I view therapy as a place of exploration, of understanding, of support and healing. After spending the first half of my life trying to fit in and the second half trying to understand my purpose and meaning, I’ve settled into a very comfortable role as a therapist. I enjoy listening and supporting others’ awareness of what has shaped them, why they behave/feel the way they do, and how to find strength and healing. I believe change is possible.
I also practice Couple & Family Therapy, having had the good fortune of training 450+ hours in Structural Family Therapy with Dr.
Welcome! I view therapy as a place of exploration, of understanding, of support and healing. After spending the first half of my life trying to fit in and the second half trying to understand my purpose and meaning, I’ve settled into a very comfortable role as a therapist. I enjoy listening and supporting others’ awareness of what has shaped them, why they behave/feel the way they do, and how to find strength and healing. I believe change is possible.
Paul David
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chula Vista, CA 91910
I am a client/family centered therapist utilizing CBT, DBT and Solution Focused methods to support clients in achieving their treatment goals.
I am a client/family centered therapist utilizing CBT, DBT and Solution Focused methods to support clients in achieving their treatment goals.
Scripps Marriage Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Marriage therapy is the primary focus of my practice. With over 20 years of practice experience and two decades of marriage and family life, I able to provide couples with a variety of strategies and interventions. My approach to therapy is very user friendly, as I talk with clients in very clear, understandable terms and provide practice tools that can be used upon completion of the initial session. Contact my office today to begin enhancing your life through a better relationship.
Marriage therapy is the primary focus of my practice. With over 20 years of practice experience and two decades of marriage and family life, I able to provide couples with a variety of strategies and interventions. My approach to therapy is very user friendly, as I talk with clients in very clear, understandable terms and provide practice tools that can be used upon completion of the initial session. Contact my office today to begin enhancing your life through a better relationship.
Samantha Cote
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chula Vista, CA 91910
My name is Samantha Cote and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I focus on a client-centered, trauma-informed, and integrative approach to therapy to help make progress toward feeling better. The foundation of my approach to therapy involves client-centered, solution-focused, trauma-informed, and strength-based. I used an integrated perspective of therapy that includes different tools from a variety of different therapeutic approaches because it's important to recognize that we are all unique. Everyone has different goals, life experiences, situations, relationships, cultural backgrounds, communication styles, etc.
My name is Samantha Cote and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I focus on a client-centered, trauma-informed, and integrative approach to therapy to help make progress toward feeling better. The foundation of my approach to therapy involves client-centered, solution-focused, trauma-informed, and strength-based. I used an integrated perspective of therapy that includes different tools from a variety of different therapeutic approaches because it's important to recognize that we are all unique. Everyone has different goals, life experiences, situations, relationships, cultural backgrounds, communication styles, etc.
Justin Huft
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Hi there, I'm Jason, a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified clinical sociologist. I'm interested in exploring how the systems you find yourself in (school, work, relationships, family, etc.) contribute to and/or buffer against mental health struggles. I approach therapy with compassion, collaboration, and curiosity. I have an extensive history of working with personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, dual diagnosis, and clients-in-crisis in a variety of settings, including crisis shelters, community clinics, and schools.
Hi there, I'm Jason, a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified clinical sociologist. I'm interested in exploring how the systems you find yourself in (school, work, relationships, family, etc.) contribute to and/or buffer against mental health struggles. I approach therapy with compassion, collaboration, and curiosity. I have an extensive history of working with personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, dual diagnosis, and clients-in-crisis in a variety of settings, including crisis shelters, community clinics, and schools.
Breanne Dargon | Pathways Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chula Vista, CA 91910
I pull from a variety of approaches and modalities, including Structural Family Therapy, Attachment-based, Emotion-Focused, and Bowen Systems Therapy.
Hi there! Thank you for stopping by my page and I hope your search for support leads you to a relationship with a therapist that provides you with the guidance you are seeking . I value the power of connection and strongly believe that we deserve healthy relationships and genuine connection through our times of struggle.
I pull from a variety of approaches and modalities, including Structural Family Therapy, Attachment-based, Emotion-Focused, and Bowen Systems Therapy.
Hi there! Thank you for stopping by my page and I hope your search for support leads you to a relationship with a therapist that provides you with the guidance you are seeking . I value the power of connection and strongly believe that we deserve healthy relationships and genuine connection through our times of struggle.
Elizabeth A. Hill
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Chula Vista, CA 91910 (Online Only)
I focus on family of origin/early attachments to help clients recognize patterns of relationship dysfunction in adulthood.
Everyone can benefit from therapy regardless of age, ethnicity and/or sexual/gender identity. I have worked in the mental health/psychology field since 2000 and am passionate about helping individuals, families and couples achieve more connection, wellness, awareness and insight. I have concentrated training/experience providing treatment to disenfranchised/marginalized groups (BIPOC/LGBTQIA+), couples, families, inmates, parolees, people with sexual trauma and people struggling with racial trauma/discrimination. I provide direct, yet compassionate feedback of a solution-oriented nature to help clients achieve treatment goals.
I focus on family of origin/early attachments to help clients recognize patterns of relationship dysfunction in adulthood.
Everyone can benefit from therapy regardless of age, ethnicity and/or sexual/gender identity. I have worked in the mental health/psychology field since 2000 and am passionate about helping individuals, families and couples achieve more connection, wellness, awareness and insight. I have concentrated training/experience providing treatment to disenfranchised/marginalized groups (BIPOC/LGBTQIA+), couples, families, inmates, parolees, people with sexual trauma and people struggling with racial trauma/discrimination. I provide direct, yet compassionate feedback of a solution-oriented nature to help clients achieve treatment goals.
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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.