Lexi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT (she, her)
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If you grew up needing to adapt, stay alert, or take on responsibility early in life, you may find yourself feeling anxious, self-critical, or disconnected—even when things look “fine” on the outside. Many people I work with learned to function through pressure, people-pleasing, or achievement, while their own emotional needs went unmet.
Over time, these early patterns can show up as perfectionism, chronic self-doubt, difficulty trusting or relaxing, or feeling stuck in the same relationship dynamics. You may understand your patterns intellectually, yet still feel reactive, overwhelmed, or unsure of who you are beneath them.
I work with adults who want to understand how childhood and early relational experiences continue to influence their emotions, relationships, and sense of self today. I also support athletes and high performers navigating performance pressure, injury, burnout, or identity shifts—especially during transitions or the end of an important chapter.
Using EMDR, parts work, and somatic approaches, I help clients gently process emotional memories, nervous system responses, and coping strategies that are no longer helpful. We will focus on building internal safety, flexibility, and choice so change feels grounded and lasting. Therapy can be a space for insight, healing, and growth from the inside out.
Call or Email Lexi Gonzales now for a free 15 minute consultation - (619) 353-9877
Let's Connect (619) 353-9877
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $110
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Apple Cash, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- First Health
- Optum
- Sharp Health Plan
- TELUS Health
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Lexi Gonzales
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 353-9877
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 130518 Supervised by Mary Ann Fornes (California / 118523) Alexis Gonzales
- In Practice for 5 years
Education and Years In Practice
Lexi Gonzales
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 353-9877
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Sports Performance
Expertise
- Body Image
- Depression
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Self Esteem
- Stress
Lexi Gonzales
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (619) 353-9877
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Religion
Christian
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Trauma Focused
Lexi Gonzales
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 353-9877
Location
Nearby Areas
Lexi Gonzales
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (619) 353-9877