Therapists in San Diego, CA

Therapy is a collaborative process between the therapist and the client. I use my clinical expertise to help my clients achieve what they want and need, but I expect my clients to be active participants in their healing process. My clients tend to gain new insights and deeper understanding of their issues and obtain new skills and changes by going through their healing process with me.

I typically work with people of color ages 12 and up. Topics include depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, interpersonal conflict, and cultural stressors.

Hello, my name is Terri Edwards, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over twenty years of experience in the Southern California area providing mental health services to individuals, couples, and families to support optimal interpersonal relationships. My focus areas of practice are anxiety, trauma, grief, relationships, and families. I have worked in Community Mental Health Clinics, School-Based settings, and Residential treatment facilities. I am a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and have had the opportunity to provide therapy to veterans and their families.

My name is Mark Kuntz and I am a licensed clinical Social Worker. My area of focus is adults and older adults focused on issues of grief and loss, role transition, interpersonal conflict, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I typically work with clients experiencing grief or loss, role transitions, interpersonal conflict, anxiety, depression, and trauma. My approach to therapy utilizes Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Interpersonal (IPT), and Motivational Interviewing Therapeutic techniques.

I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who is passionate about joining you through this new journey into your best self. I truly believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and working together to overcome your challenges. My approach is tailored to help you regain control of your life and empower you to connect to your authentic self.

I'm a licensed Psychologist in CA (PSY31034) and MN who believes each person has the potential to grow at any age. My ultimate focus in therapy is to not merely eliminate “symptoms” but to increase your fulfillment in life, as defined by you. This means treatment is customized to meet YOUR needs so you can meet your goals. I provide therapy for a variety of clinical disorders, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, & interpersonal difficulties. I'm MAP-Informed. I believe in the potential for individual and emotional growth, striving to provide a safe and warm environment in which you can explore and thrive.

Dr. Stan practices as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY30834) in the state of California. Dr. Stan earned her Bachelor of Social Science from California State University, Chico, and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Stan has been trained in CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic Therapies, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Solution-oriented, and Group Psychotherapy. Dr. Stan works primarily with adults. I typically work with adults with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, codependency, attachment wounds, first-generation status, substance use, LGBTQIA+, and bipolar disorder.

My name is Luisa Amighetti, and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at LMFT. I work in Los Angeles, California, providing services via telehealth with individuals and couples who struggle with anxiety, depression, perinatal/maternal mental health or who are facing tough life decisions/role transitions. My approach to therapy is to build trust with my clients to foster openness to change and healing.

Hello, my name is Patricia, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I enjoy working with children, teens, older adults, families, and couples. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), and Seeking Safety. In addition, I work with a Solution Focused approach in my sessions to reinforce my clients' use of their strengths.

To give you the tools to resolve your life challenges/problems is one of my goals. I can help you to find and expand your internal resources, and to create the lasting, positive changes that you are looking for. I provide a supportive, nurturing environment for your safety and comfort. I specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, trauma and more. I love working with adolescents to help them resolve issues and make the right choices. For couples, we work to create a safe space, good communication, problem solving, balance, love and intimacy. I have ample experience working with spiritual issues upon request.

Do you feel stuck and find it difficult to move past deeply hurt feelings and inescapable sadness? Are you feeling unheard or misunderstood? Have you been irritable, frustrated, or avoidant of important tasks and increased feelings of overwhelm? You may be suffering from symptoms related to anxiety, PTSD, or trauma responses. You can live the life you deserve and I would love to be the therapist to help you. Type of Therapy: Interpersonal, Coaching, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, EMDR Trained Therapist.

Hello, I'm Ashley! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with an M.A. in Forensic Psychology. I believe that every individual deserves validation, empathy, and to feel valued. I have worked with diverse populations with diverse mental health issues and concerns. I have extensive experience working with individuals with distress related to trauma and interpersonal/relationship skills. My goal is to relieve distress through active listening and finding the treatment that work best for you. I feel that therapy is a place where you should feel safe and active in your own treatment.

Hello, My name is Dr. Clement Osakue. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Claremont CA and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I have over 20 years of clinical practice in the state of California working with children, adults, couples, and families. My approach to working with clients is based on individual needs, life circumstances, and areas of concern they are seeking to address. Some of the clinical interventions I utilize include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Relational Therapy, and Family System approach.

My name is Kristy Verma, LPCC 13286, and I am a doctoral student working towards an Ed.D in Educational Leadership. I have a goal to increase mental health services at our educational institutions to better support student's educational journeys. I am a highly motivated mental health professional and genuinely passionate about helping others heal and improve their mental health. I have and continue to seek skills and education to support children and families who come from various cultures, socioeconomic status, family support systems, age, gender, and national origin.

Hi! I'm Laura Simmons, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. My approach to therapy is collaborative and tailored to my client's specific needs/ learning style. My focus areas of practice are adult individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and other life stressors. I prefer to foster a collaborative relationship with clients and support them in feeling empowered to take an active role in their treatment planning. I utilize an eclectic approach that includes motivational interviewing, solution-focused, person-centered, mindfulness, CBT, trauma-focused CBT, and narrative therapy.

My name is Gladis Rendon, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles, California. I have worked extensively with children and adolescents and specialize in trauma, anxiety, and depression. I have been providing individual, couple, and family therapy sessions with clients from different backgrounds since 2016. My work experience has allowed me to become adept at interacting with clients across a wide age range, including children and adolescents. I am most comfortable treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, interpersonal disputes, and role transitions.

I would like to be your support to work on issues that you are facing right now. It may be trauma, it maybe anxiety, or depression. I have worked with people with various issues/stressors that they have experienced. I want you to feel better and learn to cope with issues you are dealing with.

I work primarily with teens, adults, and couples. I have worked in both the private sector and in non-profits and government, giving me real-life experiences in the work world outside of private practice as well. I have been a family court mediator, helping divorcing families work through their issues around parenting and custody. I specialize in relationship issues, dual diagnosis, co-dependency and addiction issues, depression, anxiety, grief, and serving the LGBTQI community.

Therapy can be highly transformative when combined with intention and intuition. I'm a Chicanx Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, born and raised in Los Angeles. I work with BIPOC-identified individuals open to learning new ways of healing and growing. Each client brings unique lived experiences and I do my best to provide a safe and open space in order for the client and therapist to be vulnerable during sessions.