Therapists in San Marcos, CA

My clients are individuals who often carry with them unresolved feelings from either their past or present challenges. Viewing those issues from an objective and trusted practitioner is vital to the change process. Always viewing my clients with unconditional positive regard is essential to us being successful. Therapy can often be the first time someone gets to step out of the day to day of their lives. My hope is during this introspection, I can coach you in the direction you need to go, not where my training thinks you should go. While I may illuminate potential paths, you're taking the steps with me right behind you!

“The opportunity to positively impact individuals is an extraordinary gift. With gratitude, I embrace this gift to enhance a person's quality of life within a collaborative and supportive environment. I apply personalized tools and a strength-based approach to help lift a person towards their full potential.” I am a bilingual licensed clinical psychologist who works in evaluating and treating children, adolescents, adults, and families with a wide range of health, developmental, social-emotional and/or behavioral needs.I use integrative Evidence-Based tools (CBT,DBT,ACT, Motivational Interviewing,among others).

Aloha my name is Laurie Sanford. I have worked as a clinician for over 30 years, 15 of which has been as a clinical psychologist.I have been priviledged to teach in a doctoral clinical psychology program as well as to provide in-training psychotherapy to psychiatry residents at Tripler Army Medical Center. I specialize in individual and couples' therapy. My work is informed by training at the Stone Center at Wellesley College and at Harvard Medical School, where I was supervised by Trauma expert, Dr. Judith Herman. I have practices in San Diego California and Honolulu Hawaii.

A bit about me, I am passionate about helping teenagers, young adults, and adults who are looking to learn, process, reduce, navigate, and manage the following struggles/issues: stress and anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts and self-harm, healthy relationships, low self-esteem, anger, loss of a loved one, difficult life transitions, and communication. I also have an intimate knowledge of the LDS faith/culture and can provide support and help to navigate faith crises while remaining in the faith and/or transitioning down a new spiritual path.

Are you struggling with decision making or facing major life changes that feel daunting? Are relationships challenging for you, or you find yourself repeating tired habits that affect relationships with those around you? Is life or unwanted memories of life's stressors wearing you down? You are not alone. When you are ready to secure the support of a warm, nonjudgmental, and experienced therapist, I am here! Together, we can gain a deeper understanding of yourself, uncover all the strengths you already have, and discover new tools to help you confidently move forward. Let's take back control of your life!

Chris works only with those interested in recovery from chemical substance. Chris helps individuals and corporate leaders in addiction and crisis. He is a highly effective leader of Interventions, Corporate Wellness Seminars and support for HR Directors and Leadership Teams.

Welcome! My name is Ruth with Diaspora Therapy Group. As a therapist, I am passionate about creating an inclusive and healing environment for individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. I believe in the power of a collaborative therapeutic relationship where clients can feel seen, heard, and understood. I provide support to clients facing a wide range of challenges, including exploring and reconciling their cultural identity, navigating challenging systemic barriers, exploring gender and sexual identity, developing effective stress management strategies, and healing from past traumas.

As a dedicated and compassionate trauma therapist, my professional journey has been fueled by an unwavering commitment to healing and empowering individuals from early childhood adversity. My passion stems from understanding of how trauma, early childhood adversity, losses, and life transitions can have enduring impact on one’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being. I strive to create a safe space to extend empathy and unconditional regards to individuals and collaborate with parents to prevent generational trauma.

You’ve been working nonstop. You’ve earned toys, money, and titles. Everything was perfect until it wasn’t. You felt anxious, sadness, and frustration as your emotions got the best of you. You started snapping at people as your relationships headed down the drain. You can’t remember the last time you felt happy. You aren’t you anymore. This isn't the life you want. You want better. You want to make a change but you don't know how or who to turn to.

My ideal client has an awareness of their presenting problem (unproductive thought pattern, emotions or behavior), and is ready to release it. The client realizes something is not working and ready to breakthrough their current situation. Many have often tried other traditional therapy or personal development and may even have hit a mental health crisis (anxiety, suicidal thoughts, depression, rage, etc.) Some clients simply want to level-up their mindset to further their personal, relational or career goals. Many choose to work with me with issues of self-love/confidence, emotional/relational instability, or behavioral change.

I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist committed to helping youth, adults, couples and families address their challenges and needs. Be it a time of transition, distress, or a desire for self-discovery and growth, I'm here to support you on your path. I utilize a strength-based, culturally sensitive, and collaborative approach to support clients with reaching their goals.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with experience working with children, teens, adults, and families. I believe that working to build or rebuild a relationship with yourself will help build better relationships with others, as well as, improving other major areas in your life. In addition, I work on building communication skills and understanding communication styles that will further help in building healthy and positive interactions.

Identifying a therapist with whom you are comfortable is a critical step toward facilitating the changes that you desire. Tamiko Love is a Psychotherapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 23 Yrs. of experience. I welcome people facing a variety of challenges, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, relationship issues, family difficulties, and anger. Some specific methodologies/therapeutic techniques I employ include, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy.

Hi, I’m Michelle! I am a second-generation Asian American mental health therapist and most importantly Human. As an Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe providing a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and social justice-oriented environment is critically important to doing this brave work. My goal is to support you on your journey to understanding yourself, healing from the past, and creating the life you want to live. My specialties include: First/Second Generation Asian American Mental Health, Intergenerational Trauma/Conflict, Relationships, Postpartum Mental Health, Racial Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, and Self-Esteem

I am here for you! We can easily become consumed with negative thinking and/or dysfunctional behaviors. When we don't have specific tools to cope effectively with stress, we can quickly fall into some destructive patterns. Let’s work together and find better ways to respond.

Hi! I am currently accepting new clients that want to collaborate on their healing journey. I believe that everyone deserves a respectful, fulfilling relationship. My skills, education, and expertise inform my clinical work. I focus on hope & improved life experiences by helping others on their path. Send me a message to see how I can help you too! I am a Native Hawaiian, Polynesian mixed race woman born and raised in Hawaii. I am also a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Ohana Wellness Maui (HI) & at GrowUrPotential in Los Angeles (CA). Supervised by Yvonne Manupuna, LMFT (HI 493); and Tiffany Naumann, PsyD, MFT (CA 51595).

Healing is a deeply personal journey, and integral to this process is having a nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe and heard. Therapy can be that safe place to explore aspects of your identity you may never have addressed, reconnect with wounded parts of yourself, and foster a greater sense of acceptance to help you to handle the many stresses of life. Whether your concerns involve childhood trauma, life transitions, or relationship issues, I will meet you where you currently are with empathy and patience.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed and stressed? With various challenges that adolescents or young adults need to face every day, it is inevitable to carry burden and pressure that sometimes gets out of control. The reality is that many people in the young generations need to deal with different expected and unexpected setbacks. The lack of skills of handling them lead to deeper issues.