Therapists in 92078
Sarah Greenstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92078
Daily challenges, painful experiences or emotions, and uncertainty are all common, shared experiences of being human. These moments along with simply feeling lost, alone, stuck, sad or anxious offer opportunities for healing and growth! Starting therapy is a positive step towards accessing inner resilience and bringing voice to your authentic self. Through individual, group, and family counseling, I work with kids, "tweens," teens and adults navigating a range of life's stressors including transitions, relationship issues, anxiety/overwhelm, grief/loss, school/work struggles, parenthood, caregiving, and finding purpose.
Daily challenges, painful experiences or emotions, and uncertainty are all common, shared experiences of being human. These moments along with simply feeling lost, alone, stuck, sad or anxious offer opportunities for healing and growth! Starting therapy is a positive step towards accessing inner resilience and bringing voice to your authentic self. Through individual, group, and family counseling, I work with kids, "tweens," teens and adults navigating a range of life's stressors including transitions, relationship issues, anxiety/overwhelm, grief/loss, school/work struggles, parenthood, caregiving, and finding purpose.
Gali Goldwaser
Psychologist, PhD, MS
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92078 (Online Only)
Dr. Goldwaser maintains a general practice focused on anxiety, depression, and chronic pain, in addition to life and health coaching . Dr. Goldwaser will help you feel better rapidly using a direct, but warm style to help you facilitate change and achieve your goals. His clients tend to make improvements quickly due to the focus on moving forward with life, rather than continually looking backwards. You will find that it is easy to build rapport with Dr. Goldwaser and will be able to make positive changes in your life from day one while working with him.
Dr. Goldwaser maintains a general practice focused on anxiety, depression, and chronic pain, in addition to life and health coaching . Dr. Goldwaser will help you feel better rapidly using a direct, but warm style to help you facilitate change and achieve your goals. His clients tend to make improvements quickly due to the focus on moving forward with life, rather than continually looking backwards. You will find that it is easy to build rapport with Dr. Goldwaser and will be able to make positive changes in your life from day one while working with him.
Ellie Messinger-Adams
Counselor, MA, LPCC, PPS-SC, SCL
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, CA 92078
Current Openings! Picture this: You're a modern-day Wonder Woman, juggling a million tasks at once, from soothing a teething baby to tackling algebra homework with your teenager all while trying to maintain some semblance of sanity and maybe even sneak in a shower somewhere along the way. Sound familiar? You're not alone. Whether you're knee-deep in dirty diapers, braving the teenage angst, or just desperately in need of a moment of peace and quiet, I've got your back. Let's help you find balance amidst the chaos, set healthy boundaries to protect your well-being, and learn to breathe easy amidst the ups and downs of parenting.
Current Openings! Picture this: You're a modern-day Wonder Woman, juggling a million tasks at once, from soothing a teething baby to tackling algebra homework with your teenager all while trying to maintain some semblance of sanity and maybe even sneak in a shower somewhere along the way. Sound familiar? You're not alone. Whether you're knee-deep in dirty diapers, braving the teenage angst, or just desperately in need of a moment of peace and quiet, I've got your back. Let's help you find balance amidst the chaos, set healthy boundaries to protect your well-being, and learn to breathe easy amidst the ups and downs of parenting.
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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.