"I believe that there is no such thing as a bad person. I believe that all humans are fundamentally good and are deserving of love, kindness, and respect. My work as a therapist is grounded in those beliefs. I also believe that as humans, it is our job to screw up, to get stuck, and to experience discomfort, pain, loneliness, sadness, and grief. I believe that really good people can make really bad decisions and get stuck. Those problems in no way disqualify someone from being loved, treated with kindness, and held in respect."

"I specialize in helping children, teens, and young adults manage overwhelming emotions, problem-solve challenging situations, and achieve fulfilling relationships. My expertise can help you and/or your child overcome issues with intense mood swings, anger outbursts, depressed or anxious mood, difficulty following directions, acting without thinking, school/work challenges, interpersonal issues, and family conflict. I want to work with you to lessen your distress, and develop a plan to enhance you and/or your child's wellbeing. In addition, I will work with schools and other important systems, as appropriate, to help your child excel."

"Our team of therapists are highly skilled in providing safe relationships so clients are able to effectively explore traumatic or disturbing memories or life experiences. Our treatment stems from instilling hope, while also learning new ways to address old patterns so we can create more positive results. Each one of our therapists is truly remarkable and specialized in the services we provide, with an emphasis on specialized "evidenced-based" treatment in a safe, confidential, and respectful atmosphere."

"Have you had more difficulty communicating with your partner, family, or friends? Are you overwhelmed with depression, stress, career, financial, or health problems? Has there been infidelity in your relationship? I can help. I specialize in helping clients to resolve relationship problems, self-esteem issues, depression, and anxiety. I work with individuals, couples, teens and families. I use techniques to help people improve communication, become more self-aware, and manage conflicts more easily with family, spouses, friends and co-workers. I help clients to become more assertive, satisfied, and confident in their own decision making process."

"Welcome! We all want to live life as our best selves. But what that means isn't always clear. We get stuck, we get lost, and we struggle. You don't have to do it alone. Knowing when you need a Boost takes true courage. Boost Counseling and Assessment group is the combined passion of 3 professionals/moms. We also live and raise our families in North County and appreciate the amazing beauty and strength our communities have to offer. We also appreciate the pressure. Louisa, Jennifer, and Jenn have vast and varied clinical backgrounds, expertise, and specialties. We would love to support you and your family!"

""Feeling tired, confused, stressed out, and don't know why? Are you worried about your relationships and your level of satisfaction in life?" Georgina is a professional, caring, and practical BILINGUAL & BI-CULTURAL (Eng/Spanish) THERAPIST WITH 20+ YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE. LICENSED AS A MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST AND EFFECTIVELY WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES AND FAMILIES. CONFIDENTIAL. Georgina specializes in Relationship Issues (premarital, marital problems, affairs, financial stress, divorce); Trauma Recovery (post traumatic stress, victims of crime, grief, death, dying); Teen Issues (op-positional/defiant, peer pressure); Women's Issues (loving too much, dependency, co-dependency); Anxiety or Fears, Career Development, and Depression."

"My name is Jason Unruh and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #104506) and a faculty member at MiraCosta College working as a mental health counselor. Life can be challenging at times and it takes courage to seek help. I am truly passionate about helping others have a better life and reach their full potential. I strive to provide my clients a solid therapeutic relationship, safe and trusting environment, evidence-based interventions, professionalism, and hope for a better future."

"Charlie is recognized as a seasoned, direct, warm, ethical, "practical" therapist with experience since 1973. He's licensed as both Psychologist & Marriage and Family Therapist, competently helping individuals, couples, and families. Along with a broad general practice, he also specializes in: Relationship Issues (premarital & marital problems, communication, co-parenting, financial stress, affairs, infidelity, divorce, sexual health); Substance Abuse and Behavioral addictions (alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, codependence, ACOA, enabling, gambling, "sex addiction", out of control sexual behavior); Trauma Recovery (crime victims, post traumatic stress, loss, death, dying, grief, identity theft); Men's Issues: ("Men behaving badly", fatherhood, communication problems, intimacy concerns)."

"I am a licensed Marriage and Family with 15 years of experience working with adults, adolescent, children and their families. I have worked both in the outpatient hospital and school district environment. "

"Hello! I am a passionate therapist interested in walking with you down the road of self discovery. We will work collaboratively in achieving an overall sense of holistic health best suited for your needs. I provide individual, couple, and family therapy in a safe, therapeutic environment. I will support and guide you in learning and practicing new, effective, and healthy ways of living. I integrate various psychological and Eastern methodologies. We will confront present issues as well as empower you to live life to your fullest potential. I believe in creating a harmonious balance between mind, body and spirit."

"I have specialized in helping individuals, couples and families resolve problematic addictive behavior since 1985. Using evidence-based methods, and the relationship (short or long) that we develop together, we will focus on your motivations to change, how to cope with craving, identifying and resolving your underlying and related problems, achieving greater lifestyle balance, improving your relationships, and living with greater meaning and purpose. I believe every individual has the capacity to make these changes and experience a much more satisfying and meaningful life. Our website: www.practicalrecovery.com; SMART Recovery International: www.smartrecovery.org; local: www.smartrecoverysd.org"

"Thank you for visiting my profile. I am delighted to share my expertise and treatment philosophy with you. I strive to provide my clients with attentive and responsive care and the most comprehensive, empathic and contemporary treatment. I work with children, adolescents and adults suffering from a range of socio-emoitional and behavioral problems. I am board certified in clinical child and adolescent psychotherapy and have also received advanced training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Therefore, my services are highly specialized, collaborative, and based on a thorough understanding of you and/or your child's unique make up and family situation."

"I believe in providing a collaborative and supportive environment to maximize the therapeutic experience. I help clients cope with negative thoughts and behaviors that may hinder relationships and overall quality of life. Therapy is focused on building and nurturing interpersonal relationships and decreasing daily stress, by assisting clients in capitalizing on strengths and defining goals."

"It is possible to overcome your current struggles and find the happiness you deserve! I help find strategies that fit your lifestyle so you can gain relief from your suffering, while we also work to address the root causes of long-standing issues. I specialize in working with girls, women and parents in the areas of anxiety, depression, improving relationships and dealing with issues relating to personal development. I have a special ability to develop strong rapport with tween and teens, which helps them open up and connect with their authentic selves."

"I help individuals, children, families, and couples resolve problems by empowering them to self-regulate, overcome challenges, and create change. I have clinical experience treating trauma, depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, and relational distress. I utilize systemic, cognitive-behavioral, and strength-based therapies to uncover the factors reinforcing symptoms, develop alternative ways of processing, and enhance one's quality of life. I take great pride in helping clients through their healing journey. I recognize that each individual and problem is unique and formulate treatment plans accordingly."

"Feeling frustrated and not truly yourself? My clients tell me it is my acceptance, compassion and warmth which enables them to open up and feel safe. I would like to help you bring healing, joy and harmony into your life and create the life you want for yourself. My holistic approach to healing integrates combination of traditional therapy, expressive arts therapy and spirituality. I draw on my many years of professional and personal life experience as well as your emotional strengths and spiritual orientation to create a very individualized counseling experience. I look forward to being a part of your healing journey."

"I am a collaborative psychologist who see value in a therapeutic relationship which balances support and challenge. Together we will create a truly individualized treatment plan based on you or your family's unique needs and struggles. My work with clients is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with integration of family system approaches, acceptance and commitment therapy, and relational approaches to elicit change and assist my clients and families in meeting their goals for treatment. I work hard for my client's and families and am truly passionate about these relationships and my role in their lives."

"I provide a safe and confidential space for individuals, couples and families to feel comfortable sharing their strengths and challenges. Together, we explore current patterns in your life, in order to make sense of how your present life is impacted by past experiences. My compassionate and empathetic approach provides a supportive environment for you to look at your history of trauma, grief, relationships, parenting style, and life goals. Together, we collaborate in identifying useful skils to effectively overcome barriers in life."

"I specialize in addiction/dual diagnosis, but treat various mental health problems as well (depression, anxiety, relationship problems, etc.). I commonly utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a psychodynamic approach, but I alter treatment depending on your needs. Feeling stagnant and drug and alcohol concerns are often a result of deeper struggles such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, and obstacles in your daily life. If you are feeling stuck and are grappling with how to move forward I can help guide you through it. *Please say your name when prompted when you call, otherwise your call will not go through.*"