Therapists in San Marcos, CA

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Valeh Soltani, is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist from the Bay Area who has worked with a diverse population such as adolescents, children, military members, military families, couples, individuals, all member of the LGBTQ community and provides care for patients who struggle with grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, life changes and relationship issues. Valeh, has extensive experience with trauma and crisis intervention with 18 years of experience and 8 of those as a certified trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapist. Valeh’s treatment approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Are you interested in finding your life purpose? Sometimes not being on your life path may feel like you're treading water. Or perhaps, you feel depressed - a void inside that leaves you feeling hopeless and alone. If you're feeling anxious - you may be miserable with extreme panic attacks or the inability to focus on family and work. I help you learn skills to find the origins of these feelings, clear them and develop the life you dream of. This process is respectful of you and a partnership designed to assist you on your life journey.

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.

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.

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.

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 Alyssa Gasca and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) as well as an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) based in Riverside County, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I have specialized in working with children and adolescents and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, attachment, and trauma using Client Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, and Trust-Based Relational Intervention. I typically work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, attachment difficulties, and trauma.