Talin Yesaie
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91941
My specialties include depression, anxiety, adoptions, family reunification and Trauma.
Seeking therapy and parent coaching services can be an anxiety provoking process and I'm here to help make it as easy and possible. I would love to speak with you further to answer any questions you have to ensure that our relationship will be the right one for your and your loved ones. I pride myself in my ability to connect with children instantly and make children and families feel comfortable in seeking support, guidance care to improve relationships with their loved ones.
My specialties include depression, anxiety, adoptions, family reunification and Trauma.
Seeking therapy and parent coaching services can be an anxiety provoking process and I'm here to help make it as easy and possible. I would love to speak with you further to answer any questions you have to ensure that our relationship will be the right one for your and your loved ones. I pride myself in my ability to connect with children instantly and make children and families feel comfortable in seeking support, guidance care to improve relationships with their loved ones.
(858) 914-4746 View (858) 914-4746
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Betty Lemos-Arellano
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91941
She obtained a MA in Marriage and Family Therapy Counseling from the University of San Francisco in 1998.
Through my work for non profit, public and private sectors, I have developed an unrelenting passion for helping children, adolescents, and adults overcome life's many challenges. I consider it a privilege to have treated these populations from a variety of backgrounds with an equally varied mental health conditions. I have worked with juvenile sex offenders, juvenile delinquents, foster children, chronically mentally ill, and criminally insane, couples, to name a few. Although, their problems were different, their goals were the same, to live a life filled with happiness self sufficiency and success.I have been working in an underserved community.
She obtained a MA in Marriage and Family Therapy Counseling from the University of San Francisco in 1998.
Through my work for non profit, public and private sectors, I have developed an unrelenting passion for helping children, adolescents, and adults overcome life's many challenges. I consider it a privilege to have treated these populations from a variety of backgrounds with an equally varied mental health conditions. I have worked with juvenile sex offenders, juvenile delinquents, foster children, chronically mentally ill, and criminally insane, couples, to name a few. Although, their problems were different, their goals were the same, to live a life filled with happiness self sufficiency and success.I have been working in an underserved community.
(858) 260-3253 View (858) 260-3253
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Kathryn Shafer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91941  (Online Only)
Hi there! My name is Kathryn Shafer (She, Her, Hers). I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 10 years of experience in the field. I provide individual, couples and family therapy to children, teens and adults with a variety of concerns. I specialize in working with diverse populations who have anxiety, depression, relational problems and every day life stressors.
Hi there! My name is Kathryn Shafer (She, Her, Hers). I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 10 years of experience in the field. I provide individual, couples and family therapy to children, teens and adults with a variety of concerns. I specialize in working with diverse populations who have anxiety, depression, relational problems and every day life stressors.
(619) 626-1331 View (619) 626-1331
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Katherine Morrill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91941
I have been a practicing clinician for over 20 years. I recently obtained a sport social work certification from University of Michigan and now specialize in working with high-school and collegiate student-athletes on sports performance. I have treated both youth and adults and work towards goals of healing, growth, and wellness. I provide individual and family therapy and have focused on clinical areas such as trauma, depression, anxiety, anger management, divorce and relationship conflict. I utilize a collaborative approach that is both strength-based and solution-focused.
I have been a practicing clinician for over 20 years. I recently obtained a sport social work certification from University of Michigan and now specialize in working with high-school and collegiate student-athletes on sports performance. I have treated both youth and adults and work towards goals of healing, growth, and wellness. I provide individual and family therapy and have focused on clinical areas such as trauma, depression, anxiety, anger management, divorce and relationship conflict. I utilize a collaborative approach that is both strength-based and solution-focused.
(978) 767-4916 View (978) 767-4916
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Mary Nelsen Tamborski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CPDT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91941
Waitlist for new clients
Jane Nelsen, a Marriage and Family Therapist and author of the Positive Discipline books.
It isn't problems that determine health and well-being, but what we do about them. I believe that problems provide opportunities for personal growth and development. My mission is to help clients find solutions through awareness and possibilities they might not see on their own. I respect the inner health in each person that sometimes becomes buried behind the filters of the thought system. Understanding how you created your thought system frees you to access your inner wisdom instead of allowing your thought system to control you. If you have questions about how I might help you, please contact me.
Jane Nelsen, a Marriage and Family Therapist and author of the Positive Discipline books.
It isn't problems that determine health and well-being, but what we do about them. I believe that problems provide opportunities for personal growth and development. My mission is to help clients find solutions through awareness and possibilities they might not see on their own. I respect the inner health in each person that sometimes becomes buried behind the filters of the thought system. Understanding how you created your thought system frees you to access your inner wisdom instead of allowing your thought system to control you. If you have questions about how I might help you, please contact me.
(858) 375-1175 View (858) 375-1175
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Kelly Parker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91941  (Online Only)
I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California since 2020.
Experiencing a non-traditional start to parenthood life can be very isolating and difficult to talk about with family and friends. If you can relate to this, I would love to help. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families who have been through a lot of different experiences including IVF journeys, utilizing a sperm/egg donor, embryo donation, surrogacy, difficult pregnancies, pre-term labor, NICU stays, and reproductive trauma. I have also been working with adults with depression and anxiety for almost 10 years.
I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California since 2020.
Experiencing a non-traditional start to parenthood life can be very isolating and difficult to talk about with family and friends. If you can relate to this, I would love to help. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families who have been through a lot of different experiences including IVF journeys, utilizing a sperm/egg donor, embryo donation, surrogacy, difficult pregnancies, pre-term labor, NICU stays, and reproductive trauma. I have also been working with adults with depression and anxiety for almost 10 years.
(619) 514-4015 View (619) 514-4015
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Tammy Carter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91941
I enjoy helping others reach their full potential by gaining courage and confidence while learning ways to overcome the obstacles life can bring. Such as a loss of a loved one whether unexpectedly or naturally, issues with marriage or family relationships, divorce, health changes or addictions. My goal is to support my clients through a difficult time, help them to have hope, and tap into their inner resilience. I have experience with complicated grief. My heart is to walk along side those that have been affected by violent or unexpected death during an unbearable time, supporting them toward healing.
I enjoy helping others reach their full potential by gaining courage and confidence while learning ways to overcome the obstacles life can bring. Such as a loss of a loved one whether unexpectedly or naturally, issues with marriage or family relationships, divorce, health changes or addictions. My goal is to support my clients through a difficult time, help them to have hope, and tap into their inner resilience. I have experience with complicated grief. My heart is to walk along side those that have been affected by violent or unexpected death during an unbearable time, supporting them toward healing.
(619) 870-1764 View (619) 870-1764
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Kristin Steele
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91941
Thank you for taking the time to consider me in choosing a support person for yourself or family member. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist dedicated to providing effective, specialized psychological services for Adolescents and Adults. I facilitate Psychological Evaluations/Testing, Psychotherapy, and Mental Health/Performance Coaching. I take an Individualized, Empowerment and Wellness-based approach whereby I incorporate brief, solutions focused interventions to address the overall psychological needs of a person or family to help reduce suffering and bring about optimal Well-being and long-term Recovery.
Thank you for taking the time to consider me in choosing a support person for yourself or family member. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist dedicated to providing effective, specialized psychological services for Adolescents and Adults. I facilitate Psychological Evaluations/Testing, Psychotherapy, and Mental Health/Performance Coaching. I take an Individualized, Empowerment and Wellness-based approach whereby I incorporate brief, solutions focused interventions to address the overall psychological needs of a person or family to help reduce suffering and bring about optimal Well-being and long-term Recovery.
(619) 762-4623 View (619) 762-4623
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Joey Guzman-Kuffel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91941  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Do you find yourself feeling stuck in life? Are you overrun by hopelessness, anxiety, shame, depression or anger? Are you struggling with identity issues, infertility, family conflict, behavior patterns that negatively impact your relationships, or confronting challenges that accompany you every day? If this is what you are experiencing, you are not alone. It takes a lot of courage to seek help and the fact that you have come to this point to be reading this, you are one step closer to making positive change in your life. Through the power of human connection, collaboration and the therapeutic relationship, I can help you.
I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Do you find yourself feeling stuck in life? Are you overrun by hopelessness, anxiety, shame, depression or anger? Are you struggling with identity issues, infertility, family conflict, behavior patterns that negatively impact your relationships, or confronting challenges that accompany you every day? If this is what you are experiencing, you are not alone. It takes a lot of courage to seek help and the fact that you have come to this point to be reading this, you are one step closer to making positive change in your life. Through the power of human connection, collaboration and the therapeutic relationship, I can help you.
(619) 268-8952 View (619) 268-8952
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Theresa Leal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91941
I have been using an eclectic approach to working with my clients, my background is family/child emphasis.
Theresa Leal, LCSW...I am an older practitioner and have worked a lot with families, young adults, and teens. I am very goal-oriented and will work with clients to help them identify their needs and help them work toward solutions, I believe in being positive and looking for how to help my clients develop their own answers so they have ownership of them. I am currently working with a family and teenager, I am also working with two teens on their own and I have a number of young adults in their 20s I am working with. I have been working with Oppositional Defiant, PTSD, sexual abuse, racism, and gender issues.
I have been using an eclectic approach to working with my clients, my background is family/child emphasis.
Theresa Leal, LCSW...I am an older practitioner and have worked a lot with families, young adults, and teens. I am very goal-oriented and will work with clients to help them identify their needs and help them work toward solutions, I believe in being positive and looking for how to help my clients develop their own answers so they have ownership of them. I am currently working with a family and teenager, I am also working with two teens on their own and I have a number of young adults in their 20s I am working with. I have been working with Oppositional Defiant, PTSD, sexual abuse, racism, and gender issues.
(619) 943-3475 View (619) 943-3475
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Ana Laura Thomat
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91941  (Online Only)
Hello, I'm a licensed clinical psychologist working with adults in individual and couple's therapy. If you struggle with adjusting to a new phase of life, a new career or living in Southern California, you are not alone. Sometimes people can feel anxious or empty inside even though on the outside, their lives are looking fine. You've tried to hide those sad and lonely feelings from your friends and family, but feeling disconnected from those that you want to be close with is painful. You've noticed doing all kinds of things to not feel out of control.
Hello, I'm a licensed clinical psychologist working with adults in individual and couple's therapy. If you struggle with adjusting to a new phase of life, a new career or living in Southern California, you are not alone. Sometimes people can feel anxious or empty inside even though on the outside, their lives are looking fine. You've tried to hide those sad and lonely feelings from your friends and family, but feeling disconnected from those that you want to be close with is painful. You've noticed doing all kinds of things to not feel out of control.
(619) 880-6690 View (619) 880-6690
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Stephen Finn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91941
My name is Stephen (Steve) Finn and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Lebec, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with individuals, couples, and adolescents and specialize in anxiety and stress, using a variety of approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Seeking Safety to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for teens and young adults who may be dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, and substance use disorders.
My name is Stephen (Steve) Finn and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Lebec, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with individuals, couples, and adolescents and specialize in anxiety and stress, using a variety of approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Seeking Safety to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for teens and young adults who may be dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, and substance use disorders.
(747) 529-7276 View (747) 529-7276
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Jennifer Leonard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91941
Is your teenager acting differently or struggling with mood changes? Is the whole family being negatively affected by their behavior? I have 20 years of experience helping teens, couples and families learn how to manage and communicate their emotions effectively and respectfully. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength, not weakness. You don’t have to be “messed up” or in total crisis to seek help from a therapist.... Sometimes it only takes a few sessions to get on track so please call today for a free 15-minute phone consultation.
Is your teenager acting differently or struggling with mood changes? Is the whole family being negatively affected by their behavior? I have 20 years of experience helping teens, couples and families learn how to manage and communicate their emotions effectively and respectfully. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength, not weakness. You don’t have to be “messed up” or in total crisis to seek help from a therapist.... Sometimes it only takes a few sessions to get on track so please call today for a free 15-minute phone consultation.
(619) 597-2994 View (619) 597-2994
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Jacqueline Small
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91941
I have over 25 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families providing individual, couples and family therapy in both Philadelphia and San Diego. I managed a school based program in San Diego County for 15 years providing an array of mental health services to children and adolescents with severe emotional and behavior problems. I have also worked as a Medical Social Worker at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego for the past 20 years providing supportive counseling to children and their families during a medical and/or health crisis.
I have over 25 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families providing individual, couples and family therapy in both Philadelphia and San Diego. I managed a school based program in San Diego County for 15 years providing an array of mental health services to children and adolescents with severe emotional and behavior problems. I have also worked as a Medical Social Worker at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego for the past 20 years providing supportive counseling to children and their families during a medical and/or health crisis.
(619) 452-3815 View (619) 452-3815
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Ruth A. Gillis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR, Consult
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91941
Anxiety, Depression, Low Self Worth feelings? If you are looking for a therapist that creates a welcoming but let's get to the heart of what is going on environment, then lets get started. I specialize in anxiety and depression treatment.Couples counseling is another passion that I can help you with as well. I know therapy is difficult to start and that is why I develop a calming environment, so you can have a much healthier and happier life. I provide caring attention to the needs of all my clients through individual, family and couples therapy.
Anxiety, Depression, Low Self Worth feelings? If you are looking for a therapist that creates a welcoming but let's get to the heart of what is going on environment, then lets get started. I specialize in anxiety and depression treatment.Couples counseling is another passion that I can help you with as well. I know therapy is difficult to start and that is why I develop a calming environment, so you can have a much healthier and happier life. I provide caring attention to the needs of all my clients through individual, family and couples therapy.
(619) 378-0435 View (619) 378-0435
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Yvette A Aguayo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91941
I bring a personal and professonal understanding to blended family issues and the unique demands of biracial/bicultural issues.
As a San Diego native, I am familiar and sensitive to the needs of the military, families of all cultures, as well as the court mandated client. I'm committed to the uplift of my community and am a child activist at heart. I'll empower you to lead YOUR definition of a successful life. Whether you're a veteran, anxiety-filled parent, or deciding the future of your marriage, you don't have to face this difficult time alone. I have 20+ years of experience to offer, including working with those who have been reluctant to initiate therapy in the first place.
I bring a personal and professonal understanding to blended family issues and the unique demands of biracial/bicultural issues.
As a San Diego native, I am familiar and sensitive to the needs of the military, families of all cultures, as well as the court mandated client. I'm committed to the uplift of my community and am a child activist at heart. I'll empower you to lead YOUR definition of a successful life. Whether you're a veteran, anxiety-filled parent, or deciding the future of your marriage, you don't have to face this difficult time alone. I have 20+ years of experience to offer, including working with those who have been reluctant to initiate therapy in the first place.
(619) 592-8739 View (619) 592-8739
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Ian Witter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91941
Relationships can be wonderful at the best of times, and downright painful at the worst of times. How well do you understand your reactions in these distressed moments? Your partner's? Do you feel out of control? Do you feel disconnected? These are just two ways that people can respond to relational distress. I can help you to slow down in these moments to help you express yourself in a way that is congruent, and most importantly, in a way that lets you be heard by your partner, family, co-workers, and yourself.
Relationships can be wonderful at the best of times, and downright painful at the worst of times. How well do you understand your reactions in these distressed moments? Your partner's? Do you feel out of control? Do you feel disconnected? These are just two ways that people can respond to relational distress. I can help you to slow down in these moments to help you express yourself in a way that is congruent, and most importantly, in a way that lets you be heard by your partner, family, co-workers, and yourself.
(619) 319-9749 View (619) 319-9749
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Nancy D. Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91941  (Online Only)
Whole Heart Family Counseling was created as a safe place where one can discover what is getting in the way of their becoming their best self.
Has life become overwhelming to you? Do you question yourself or your ability to be a loving spouse, friend, or parent? Is your child's challenging behaviors or your own traumatic childhood getting in the way of your dreams? Are you raising an adopted or foster child with a trauma history or unexplainable difficult behaviors? Has any of these caused you to feel secretly depressed and/or fearful that no one will understand or even really care?
Whole Heart Family Counseling was created as a safe place where one can discover what is getting in the way of their becoming their best self.
Has life become overwhelming to you? Do you question yourself or your ability to be a loving spouse, friend, or parent? Is your child's challenging behaviors or your own traumatic childhood getting in the way of your dreams? Are you raising an adopted or foster child with a trauma history or unexplainable difficult behaviors? Has any of these caused you to feel secretly depressed and/or fearful that no one will understand or even really care?
(619) 376-2367 View (619) 376-2367
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Cathy Coffman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91941
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.
(619) 432-4473 View (619) 432-4473
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Macy McClung @ Grow Through Life Counseling
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91941
Hello! I treat all ages including children, teens and families. Most commonly, I help with anxiety, depression and life or family transitions. I have experience working with youth, families, transitional aged youth (TAY), and adults. My most recent experiences including individual outpatient counseling and supporting youth and their families in a school-based setting.
Hello! I treat all ages including children, teens and families. Most commonly, I help with anxiety, depression and life or family transitions. I have experience working with youth, families, transitional aged youth (TAY), and adults. My most recent experiences including individual outpatient counseling and supporting youth and their families in a school-based setting.
(619) 612-5139 View (619) 612-5139
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.