Therapists in San Marcos, CA

I work with individuals and couples who find themselves struggling through difficult life adjustments. Often that work is related to transition into adulthood, career moves, marriage, or break-ups. My passion, training, and clinical experience equip me to address the many adjustments and struggles individuals face related to infertility, pregnancy, pregnancy/child loss, maternal and paternal post-partum period, and parenthood. As a therapist and mother of four, I welcome the opportunity to work with you while we navigate your adjustment.

When we are going through a life-challenging experience, we may feel overwhelmed, alone, misunderstood, confused, or simply unsure of what to do. However, with the right support, we be can be empowered to better handle difficult situations. Whether it is the loss of a loved one, problems in a relationship, a mental health disorder, family conflict, or any other tough personal event, know that there is hope. I use proven techniques in cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help create change toward reaching your therapy goals in a safe and confidential environment.

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.

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.

Your present circumstances don't determine where you go; they merely determine where you start. -Nido Qubein Anxiety, depression, grief and loss and a multitude of relational problems may be present during different times in our lives. As a licensed, marriage and family therapist I have the ability to meet you wherever you are in the life span process. As a certified expressive arts practitioner, I can integrate these tools on your journey. I am also an authorized provider for, free counseling for problem gambling and affected individuals.

You are tired of beating yourself up and questioning your worth. You spread yourself thin caring and doing for others, and still feel as though you are unworthy of their love. It's hard for you to stand by your own needs and boundaries. You feel guilty for asking for too much and ashamed of not being enough. You spend a lot of time worrying about what people think of you, cringing at every interaction you have, and ruminating over every mistake. Your body feels tense and on edge. Your heartbeat is fast and your breathing is shallow. You can hear all the nasty ways in which you are talking to yourself, but you can’t make it stop.

Do you find yourself thinking "I need to see a therapist." Then realize that you have been thinking this for months but haven't been able to make an appointment because you're just too busy and overwhelmed. Do you look at your spouse and think where did the spark go? Can you remember the last time that you were happy and enjoyed any aspect of your day? Or are you done with watching your child struggle with social skills, feelings of anxiety or accepting "no" as an answer. Then its time to give us a call and start making the improvements and changes you want in your life.

I am a collaborative, creative, and empathetic therapist. I believe that in order to effectively meet your goals; sessions should be personalized based on your individual needs. I believe that the key to personal growth and success is to find balance and inner happiness within ourselves. As a therapist, my role is to provide a nurturing environment allowing the opportunity for self-exploration and growth. My style is holistic as I belief that the mind, body, and emotions are all interconnected. If this approach aligns with your goals for therapy, I would love to connect with you and help you along your journey to better health.

I tend to think of therapy like tupperware. It's a safe container to unload, feel, and heal from life experiences so that we can better adapt to hardship and change. We all don't live in the same world. Many have been missed by people or systems that fell short. Whether we have a communal or a lone wolf mentality, our (dis)abilities are visible/invisible, who we love, our religious/spiritual beliefs, and, race/ethnicity all inform the ways we experience life. This is why a blend of Humanistic, evidence-based CBT & DBT theories, and traditional wisdoms, shape the foundation of my approach.

If you are looking to alter your patterns of behavior, to strengthen relationships, or a parent in need of proven strategies to promote healthy behavior in your children, I can help. Please visit my website at laurafishtherapy.com to learn more about my approach. Therapy doesn't have to be long term. It is simply an opportunity for someone to help you begin the process of change. I'd love to hear more from you about what you would like to leave behind and what you would like to call forward into your life.

Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.

Are you feeling like no one understands you? Having feelings of not belonging and that you don’t even know your own self anymore, I am here to help you to navigate through this feelings of uncertainty and not belonging. Very often, others, like family and friends, can’t understand our trauma and pain, and we don’t want to burden them with it anymore. We feel like a broken record when we share that we aren’t doing well. We are embarrassed that we haven’t healed by now. Healing doesn’t have a timeline. I’m here to help you discover what you need and to make sense of your overwhelming feelings of confusion and anxiety.

Have the events in your life started to impact your day to day decisions? Have your relationships started to feel off or are they disappearing all together? When we have experienced trauma, be them major trauma or smaller events, it can impact us in many ways. If you have experienced a trauma and have not been able to process the event (s) I am here for you. I work with clients who have had various types of trauma to reprocess and make sense these events so that they can regain control.

I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for over a decade. I take great pride in restoring hope and optimism in my clients, thus empowering them to improve their life as they see fit. I provide service that is in partnership with you as a client. I am committed to developing a consistent treatment plan that focuses on your specific goals and outcomes.

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.

I specialize in treating issues related to the various life cycle transitions of individuals and families, parenting and child behavioral issues, and families with mental illness by providing a systemic perspective that is non-judgmental and alerts clients to the possibility and potential of creating happier life experiences for themselves.

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.

Are you worried about your child? Is he/she defiant/aggressive or avoidant? Sometimes parents feel something is wrong yet can’t pinpoint a specific problem. I have had great success in helping parents with these problems. When you feel like you have tried everything possible and don't know what to do next, it's time to call a professional. I can help restore harmony to your family!

Hello, I am Travis Knowlton, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is that of being strength-based and my goal is to make you your own mental warrior! looking at life and therapy through an existential lens, getting to the root cause of our troubles will release us of your traumas, triggers, and frustrations. Implementing somatic psychotherapy is an approach where the body holds the ability to manage and process stress. The combination of the two will allow an awareness of self and life that is liberating.