Nela Cavelis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (858) 321-8162
Great to meet you!
I specialize in helping people navigate the phase after medical treatment or recovery ends but life still doesn't feel right. As a licensed psychotherapist, brain tumor survivor, and breast cancer survivor, I understand the challenges that can remain long after others expect you to be "back to normal." Together, we'll address the emotional, cognitive, and nervous system impacts of illness, injury, and major life transitions. Healing isn't about returning to who you were—it's about creating a life that feels whole again!
I provide a warm, supportive space where you can slow down, feel heard, and make sense of what you're going through. I help people with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life changes, and recovery from illness or injury. Together, we build practical skills to manage stress, understand emotions, and feel more connected to yourself and your life.
In our first session, we'll talk about what brings you to therapy and what you would like help with. I'll take time to get to know you, and answer any questions you have. Together, we'll begin creating goals and a plan that feels right for you. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can feel comfortable being yourself.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Nela Cavelis now - (858) 321-8162
Let's Connect (858) 321-8162
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
Payment Methods
Mastercard, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LCSW66524 Nela Cavelis
- In Practice for 16 years
- Attended San Diego State University, Master's Degree , Graduated 2009
- Certificate from MI Today Motivational Interviewing / 2010
- Certificate from CorePowerYoga Teacher Training Power Yoga 200 Hour TT / 2019
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
I also speak
Croatian ,
Serbian
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
I also speak
Croatian ,
Serbian
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Integrative
- Mind-Body Connection
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
- Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy
Groups
Trauma Informed Yin Yoga Class
There is a growing body of research and evidence of potentially powerful benefits of yoga in healing trauma symptoms, anxiety and depression. Yoga can be utilized in individual therapy sessions - however there is an added benefit of practicing in the community context of a group. I recommend and will offer a series of Yin Yoga classes to anyone who is open to trying this practice proven to calm the nervous system, improve mood and sleep. The sessions will be held on Zoom on Sunday evenings. Please email or message me for details.
Expertise
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Types of Therapy
Trauma Focused
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$20-$30
Group Meets
Every Sun 8:99 P.M. - 9:99 P.M.
Location
Pomerado And Poway Rd
Poway, CA 92064
Email Nela Cavelis about this group or call - (858) 321-8162
Location
Nearby Areas
Nela Cavelis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (858) 321-8162