Therapists in San Diego, CA

I specialize in chronic health conditions and trauma, which I understand first hand. Chronic medical conditions (i.e. dysautonomia POTS, EDS, Lyme disease, Bartonella, IBS, fibro, fatigue CFS, Hashimoto’s, mast cell MCAS, sickle cell disease, mold illness CIRS, etc.) often come with significant challenges, like fear, anxiety, grief, medical PTSD, and may interfere with relationships and daily function. I utilize various holistic evidence-based treatment modalities and practice-based evidence, contingent on each person’s needs and goals, with an added focus on mindfulness techniques, positive psychology, and strengths-based therapy.

Therapy is so much more than the act of talking and assessing the mind. Therapy is a limitless place to explore one’s own reality and how it relates to others, and the world. Therapy can be found in somatic expression, in various forms of art, in connection with nature, and in the healing of self, and relationship with others. As an environmentalist, practitioner of yoga, dancer, and member of the LGBTQ+ community, I value both traditional and alternative forms of healing that focus on the utmost well-being of the client(s).

Are you looking for a meaningful human connection that can help you discover and develop a more lively and authentic sense of self, in turn bringing a more meaningful life? Whether you are experiencing a debilitating addiction, loss, interpersonal difficulties, or feeling emotionally disconnected with anxiety or depression, or just looking for meaning after a life transition, I invite you to reach out.

Now offering NEO Emotional Release, in person sessions! This is a profound integrative therapy that combines somatics, psychotherapy, bodywork, breathwork, hypnosis, and other progressive modalities. I take a whole person wellness approach that combines western and eastern modalities. Whether you are dealing with a mental health diagnosis, challenging emotions, a life transition, relationship issues, or simply seeking greater personal growth and joy, you deserve support along the way. I look forward to hearing your story and helping you learn concrete and lasting skills to improve your mental health and overall quality of life.

I have been a private practice therapist since February 1992. The client population that comes through my office are individuals and couples that are struggling in various ways. My passion is to help people get in touch with their authentic selves, access core emotions, become more present in their lives, more connected, in touch and able to identify the sensations that happen inside one's body. This happens through compassion, connection, empathy, curiosity and the realization you do not have to struggle alone. This process helps the client to live a fuller, more satisfying productive life.

I am passionate about helping clients address the challenges they face with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and mindfulness practices. Anxiety, depression, past traumas, lack of community acceptance, and difficult environmental and situational factors may’ve brought you to a place of feeling unwell or stuck. Time-tested therapy techniques may be just what you need to address these difficulties and move forward. I have worked with a diverse assortment of clients who've faced a variety of concerns, including career difficulties, LGBT-related matters, abuse, grief, severe persistent mental illness, and relationship issues.

My prominent specialty is treating trauma and PTSD symptoms (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder). Each person's traumatic experience is unique to the individual due to many factors such as relationships, personality, coping skills, strengths, risk factors, and perception on life can influence how a person manages their trauma. I completed my doctorate degree by doing extensive research on trauma-related resiliency factors amongst those who have been through child abuse, as well as years of clinical experience working with trauma victims. Shame/guilt issues is a significant focus of the trauma work I do in improving a client's resilience.

“When we heal ourselves, we also heal our ancestors, our grandmothers, our grandfathers, and our children. When we heal ourselves, we also heal mother earth.” Grandmother Rita Blumenstein. My approach to therapy includes teaching individuals specific tools to foster and create change based on their values within a safe and collaborative space. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, military and veteran specific experiences, intergenerational trauma, and culturally related issues. I am a LGBTQIA+ ally.

I have received extensive training in DBT (dialectical behavior therapy) and CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and continue to utilize these models in my work today. Together, they provide effective strategies for change balanced with mindfulness and acceptance. As a clinician, I aim to provide authenticity and evidenced based practices to ensure that you receive effective and compassionate care. I have experience working with individuals from 13 - 90 years old and enjoy having a diverse case load. In addition to DBT and CBT, I have been trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Prolonged Exposure.

Is your life not where you want it to be? Change is hard. While doing things differently can feel uncomfortable at first, it is possible to do, and becomes more comfortable with time. Change often applies to the behaviors we engage in, or the thoughts that we have. Change can also apply to our relationship with our thoughts, and it is powerful to become less tied to the random thoughts that appear in our head. Let us help you with this! We are passionate about helping people get unstuck and move forward in their lives. Our approach is collaborative and non-judgmental, and includes warmth, compassion and humor.

Are You Feeling Lost At Sea: Tired Of Treading Water And Feeling Like You Are Drowning? Unwind The Tides Of Stress And Anchor Your Mind. Come Ashore and get the help and support you need at Ashore Psychology. I am the founder of Ashore Psychology and a Licensed Psychologist in California. My approach is client-centered, with the belief that people are capable of making positive changes in their lives when provided with the appropriate tools and support. I create a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore, reflect and gain perspective on your life experiences and challenges.

I love what I do and I believe that shines through in every interaction I have with my clients. My approach to treatment is collaborative and I work with clients to build a life they want to live through goal identification, skill building and a balanced commitment to the things they care about the most. I have a wide range of training and experience in working with emotional, behavioral and physical health challenges.

Hello and Welcome. I have over a decade of practice in individual, adolescent, and couples therapy. I specialize in treating mood or anxiety difficulties, trauma, childhood trauma, relational difficulties, life stressors, or life and identity transitions. My passion is to help you live authentically- experiencing relief, resilience, self-compassion, and increased emotional freedom. We often learn strategies through life to keep us safe, but those strategies may hold us back in our present. It is in our relationships that we learned these strategies; it is through a therapeutic relationship that we re-learn, re-parent, and heal.

I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to make positive changes in their lives. I see adolescents and adults for a range of clinical issues including ADHD, PTSD, sleep issues, anxiety, depression and anger management. I also provide mental skills training to athletes and high performers who are focused on making it to the next level, recovering from injury or want to maximize their production.

I am a LCSW and Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner. I specialize in the treatment of PTSD, addiction, attachment/relational problems, chronic pain, & mood management. You may be interested in decreasing stress & increasing more embodiment. By getting more in touch with your sensations, emotions & thoughts you will not only increase body awareness, but will decrease the physical tension that results from trauma. Whether you are struggling from stress, unhelpful behaviors or difficulty managing your mood, together we can work to increase your resiliency, self-regulation skills and capacity to connect more easily with self & others.

Hi there, I'm Christine. Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the world around you? Are you struggling to keep up with your responsibilities or relationships? Is your inner critic starting to take over your headspace? I empower high-achievers to better manage anxiety and overcome feelings of burnout. Together we will identify your core struggles, restore balance, and create inner wellness. I incorporate a holistic approach to address your emotional, physical, social, and spiritual wellbeing.

Hello! I am a licensed psychologist with 20+ years of experience. I work with adults 18 and older struggling with anxiety, trauma/difficult life experiences, relationship concerns, grief, life transitions, and women's issues. I welcome clients representing various identities, including LGBTQAI+, diverse races, cultures and religions. I combine ACT, EMDR, CBT and interpersonal/dynamic methods with mindfulness, while nurturing a compassionate and safe relationship. In practice, this means I will work with you to find patterns in your life that may cause problems, and collaborate on finding new ways of relating to yourself or others.

Human beings have an innate capacity towards healing and are unconsciously driven to be better psychologically, even when we think we are at our worst. In other words, we already have all we need to get better, we just need to access it. Naturally, our bodies, minds, and hearts seek equilibrium, peace and ultimately joy; a fully embodied human coherence. Together, in a safe, compassionate, and non judgmental environment we can create positive change for you. My personal goal is to be a safe container for you to explore your internal self, while ultimately helping you reach the goals you aim to achieve in therapy. I truly believe in people and their ability to self actualize, heal, and to live life with happiness and satisfaction.

I completed my doctoral degree in clinical psychology (PsyD) at La Salle University in Philadelphia and am licensed in CA and WA. I have worked with children, teens, & adults with emotional & behavioral dysregulation, relationship issues, suicidal thinking, substance abuse issues, & difficulty with life transitions. I’m trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness acceptance-based approaches. Specializing further, using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Exposure for treating trauma. I have expertise in treating Eating Disorders, Body image issues, Trauma, Suicidal behaviors, & Borderline Personality disorder.