Psychodynamic Therapists in Park West, San Diego, CA

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Anastasia Grace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park West, San Diego, CA 92103  (Online Only)
I offer cutting-edge, evidence-based techniques like CBT, Hypnosis, Psychodynamic Therapy, DBT, and ACT for anxiety.
I believe nobody should grapple with crippling anxiety. Tired of waiting for the other shoe to drop, feeling unwarranted fear, or losing sleep due to worry? There's hope. Anxiety affects millions, but we can navigate toward a brighter tomorrow. I offer personalized sessions for self-confidence, serenity, and joy. Let's embark on this journey together—because you deserve a life free from anxiety's constraints. My commitment to specializing in anxiety and its various forms stems from a recognition of the remarkable efficacy of modern therapeutic approaches.
I offer cutting-edge, evidence-based techniques like CBT, Hypnosis, Psychodynamic Therapy, DBT, and ACT for anxiety.
I believe nobody should grapple with crippling anxiety. Tired of waiting for the other shoe to drop, feeling unwarranted fear, or losing sleep due to worry? There's hope. Anxiety affects millions, but we can navigate toward a brighter tomorrow. I offer personalized sessions for self-confidence, serenity, and joy. Let's embark on this journey together—because you deserve a life free from anxiety's constraints. My commitment to specializing in anxiety and its various forms stems from a recognition of the remarkable efficacy of modern therapeutic approaches.
(857) 226-9849 View (857) 226-9849
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Jennifer Costanza
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101
If you are suffering from a trauma, anxiety, panic disorder or self-esteem difficulties, I can help! These are very uncomfortable and debilitating problems. I will develop a treatment plan with you that is effective, often brief and will change and improve the quality of your life and relationships. I am trained in EMDR, which is a specialized treatment for trauma, PTSD, phobias and anxiety. This therapy is very rewarding and brings hope to situations that may seem hopeless. Visit http://www.anxietytraumatherapy.com
If you are suffering from a trauma, anxiety, panic disorder or self-esteem difficulties, I can help! These are very uncomfortable and debilitating problems. I will develop a treatment plan with you that is effective, often brief and will change and improve the quality of your life and relationships. I am trained in EMDR, which is a specialized treatment for trauma, PTSD, phobias and anxiety. This therapy is very rewarding and brings hope to situations that may seem hopeless. Visit http://www.anxietytraumatherapy.com
(858) 215-1907 View (858) 215-1907
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Lisa Kemble
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Park West, San Diego, CA 92103  (Online Only)
I'm passionate about helping people explore their stories in creative ways to empower them to live fully and authentically. In therapy, I create a safe and sacred space where people can understand both their power and their pain, heal from the wounds and trauma of their pasts, and move forward in their lives into meaning, freedom and wholeness. I have an active, engaged, personal and empathic style, and I strive to help my clients feel comfortable and known.
I'm passionate about helping people explore their stories in creative ways to empower them to live fully and authentically. In therapy, I create a safe and sacred space where people can understand both their power and their pain, heal from the wounds and trauma of their pasts, and move forward in their lives into meaning, freedom and wholeness. I have an active, engaged, personal and empathic style, and I strive to help my clients feel comfortable and known.
(858) 251-6926 View (858) 251-6926
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Therapeutic Center for Anxiety and Trauma
MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101
Are you struggling with panic, worry or trauma? If so, whether large or small, it may cause anxiety. Or maybe you even feel traumatized? This can happen for any situation that causes disturbance to your daily routine, thinking and ability to function to your full potential. Whatever your anxiety or trauma is about, we can help! We are a team of therapists working extensively with anxiety issues. These could be about relationships, life events, or any negative experience. If you are struggling with moving past a traumatic incident, or anxiety, please contact us. We will have one of our therapists contact you soon.
Are you struggling with panic, worry or trauma? If so, whether large or small, it may cause anxiety. Or maybe you even feel traumatized? This can happen for any situation that causes disturbance to your daily routine, thinking and ability to function to your full potential. Whatever your anxiety or trauma is about, we can help! We are a team of therapists working extensively with anxiety issues. These could be about relationships, life events, or any negative experience. If you are struggling with moving past a traumatic incident, or anxiety, please contact us. We will have one of our therapists contact you soon.
(619) 357-4948 View (619) 357-4948
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Jenette Munguia
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Jenette (she/her) and I am a queer Latina therapist who specializes in complex trauma, anxiety disorders, LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent affirming care. I am passionate about creating a space of acceptance to allow for deep-rooted healing and exploration of self.
Hello! My name is Jenette (she/her) and I am a queer Latina therapist who specializes in complex trauma, anxiety disorders, LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent affirming care. I am passionate about creating a space of acceptance to allow for deep-rooted healing and exploration of self.
(424) 484-3963 View (424) 484-3963
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Michael Saleh
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
As a young man and former college athlete, I didn’t feel like I had the support or mental skills I needed to manage the pressures of playing at a high level, completing my degree, and maintaining a social life. This is my inspiration for dedicating my career to helping young adults and athletes overcome adversity to live healthier and more fulfilling lives in sport and life.
As a young man and former college athlete, I didn’t feel like I had the support or mental skills I needed to manage the pressures of playing at a high level, completing my degree, and maintaining a social life. This is my inspiration for dedicating my career to helping young adults and athletes overcome adversity to live healthier and more fulfilling lives in sport and life.
(619) 777-5587 View (619) 777-5587
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Rebecca Ballesteros
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park West, San Diego, CA 92116  (Online Only)
Circumstances, life crisis, disability and past trauma can block our ability to achieve our goals and dreams. I am passionate about helping people overcome obstacles that are affecting their ability to live a fulfilling, purposeful and happy life. We all have dreams and a vision of what we want our life to look like. Whatever issue brings you to therapy, I am excited to help and guide you through the process of revealing those blocks, resolving unproductive behaviors, and developing healthy coping skills so you can live the life you imagine.
Circumstances, life crisis, disability and past trauma can block our ability to achieve our goals and dreams. I am passionate about helping people overcome obstacles that are affecting their ability to live a fulfilling, purposeful and happy life. We all have dreams and a vision of what we want our life to look like. Whatever issue brings you to therapy, I am excited to help and guide you through the process of revealing those blocks, resolving unproductive behaviors, and developing healthy coping skills so you can live the life you imagine.
(619) 304-6296 View (619) 304-6296
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Samuel A. Newman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101
Are you struggling with relationships? Do you need help recovering from a traumatic event? Do you often feel sad and low on energy? Are you searching for ways to be more emotionally stable and less shut down? For over 25 years I have worked with individuals, couples, and families on a range of issues including substance abuse, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, codependency, couples counseling, pre-martial counseling and more. In a highly personalized and collaborative treatment style, I help people understand the deeper reasons for why difficulties keep repeating over and over.
Are you struggling with relationships? Do you need help recovering from a traumatic event? Do you often feel sad and low on energy? Are you searching for ways to be more emotionally stable and less shut down? For over 25 years I have worked with individuals, couples, and families on a range of issues including substance abuse, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, codependency, couples counseling, pre-martial counseling and more. In a highly personalized and collaborative treatment style, I help people understand the deeper reasons for why difficulties keep repeating over and over.
(619) 320-4249 View (619) 320-4249
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Stephanie Sandoval
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
Living in this world can sometimes feel overwhelming, confusing, and challenging. I will meet you wherever you’re at in life and provide a safe and supportive environment for health, healing, and recovery. I work with clients towards cultivating greater self-understanding and uncovering what is most meaningful and enriching to their existence.
Living in this world can sometimes feel overwhelming, confusing, and challenging. I will meet you wherever you’re at in life and provide a safe and supportive environment for health, healing, and recovery. I work with clients towards cultivating greater self-understanding and uncovering what is most meaningful and enriching to their existence.
(619) 393-0037 View (619) 393-0037
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Liz Thompson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101
I offer a range of services online and in-person in the San Diego area, and tele-therapy throughout California. I provide a peaceful, accepting and confidential environment that honors your unique experiences and strengths. Whether you are looking for a healthier personal identity, a happier relationship, a fulfilling marriage, or a meaningful parent-child bond -- or you wish to grow spiritually--I would love to talk with you.
I offer a range of services online and in-person in the San Diego area, and tele-therapy throughout California. I provide a peaceful, accepting and confidential environment that honors your unique experiences and strengths. Whether you are looking for a healthier personal identity, a happier relationship, a fulfilling marriage, or a meaningful parent-child bond -- or you wish to grow spiritually--I would love to talk with you.
(209) 372-3024 View (209) 372-3024
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Maring Higa
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, AMFT, LAC
Verified Verified
Park West, San Diego, CA 92103
I am passionate about helping people release emotional/physical/and spiritual blocks in their body and mind so that they may feel more Joy & Alive in their lives.
I am passionate about helping people release emotional/physical/and spiritual blocks in their body and mind so that they may feel more Joy & Alive in their lives.
(760) 309-7677 View (760) 309-7677
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Jason Cencirulo
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101
The first step in healing is often the scariest, and my hope is that you take that step - for you, for those you love, and those who love you. Whether you’re reaching out to heal, to grow, to grieve, or to understand, my goal is to create a space where you will be heard, seen, and understood in a way that allows you to approach the challenges of living in new ways.
The first step in healing is often the scariest, and my hope is that you take that step - for you, for those you love, and those who love you. Whether you’re reaching out to heal, to grow, to grieve, or to understand, my goal is to create a space where you will be heard, seen, and understood in a way that allows you to approach the challenges of living in new ways.
(619) 304-6168 View (619) 304-6168
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Dr. Rodger S. Questin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
Accepting the responsibility to change is not an easy task but it’s highly rewarding once you take the initiative. We will carefully work through your barriers in order to reconstruct your future. Let's find out what is and isn’t working while co-creating practical strategies and tools that fit your unique needs and challenges. Together, we will break through stagnation developing a meaningful relationship with yourself and others on your journey towards manifesting unlimited possibilities. Let's create cognitive and perceptual shifts that transform obstacles into valuable opportunities for you to heal, grow, and thrive.
Accepting the responsibility to change is not an easy task but it’s highly rewarding once you take the initiative. We will carefully work through your barriers in order to reconstruct your future. Let's find out what is and isn’t working while co-creating practical strategies and tools that fit your unique needs and challenges. Together, we will break through stagnation developing a meaningful relationship with yourself and others on your journey towards manifesting unlimited possibilities. Let's create cognitive and perceptual shifts that transform obstacles into valuable opportunities for you to heal, grow, and thrive.
(619) 940-1849 View (619) 940-1849
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Lauren Elisabeth Pichard
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park West, San Diego, CA 92103
Tired of the same old problems? I'll help you dissolve limiting belief systems, set boundaries, heal inherited ancestral patterns, resolve negative emotional states, heal emotional patterns that are blocking your body from healing itself, create loving and harmonious relationships; energy healing including soul retrieval, deepen your intuition, gain clarity on your highest life path, get unstuck and move forward, strengthen your energetic boundaries, extractions. Set up a session or check out our free resource section on the homepage site including a 60 minute self help meditation to help heal the physical body using consciousness.
Tired of the same old problems? I'll help you dissolve limiting belief systems, set boundaries, heal inherited ancestral patterns, resolve negative emotional states, heal emotional patterns that are blocking your body from healing itself, create loving and harmonious relationships; energy healing including soul retrieval, deepen your intuition, gain clarity on your highest life path, get unstuck and move forward, strengthen your energetic boundaries, extractions. Set up a session or check out our free resource section on the homepage site including a 60 minute self help meditation to help heal the physical body using consciousness.
(619) 733-7163 View (619) 733-7163
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Robyn Shapiro, LMFT, RN
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RN
Verified Verified
Park West, San Diego, CA 92130  (Online Only)
Does anxiety affect your ability to concentrate? Do you struggle with negative self-talk, self-criticism, regret for what you should or shouldn’t have done? Do you frequently compare yourself to others, & come up short? The stress of day-to-day life can become overwhelming & lead us to feel anxious & disconnected from ourselves, & our most essential relationships. We become exhausted, trying to manage work, family, friendships; only to find that we’ve neglected ourselves and our own needs. Let's work together to heal your past unresolved trauma, old wounds, gain clarity, achieve a sense of calm, & the confidence for you to thrive.
Does anxiety affect your ability to concentrate? Do you struggle with negative self-talk, self-criticism, regret for what you should or shouldn’t have done? Do you frequently compare yourself to others, & come up short? The stress of day-to-day life can become overwhelming & lead us to feel anxious & disconnected from ourselves, & our most essential relationships. We become exhausted, trying to manage work, family, friendships; only to find that we’ve neglected ourselves and our own needs. Let's work together to heal your past unresolved trauma, old wounds, gain clarity, achieve a sense of calm, & the confidence for you to thrive.
(760) 227-7891 View (760) 227-7891
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Shera Daroga
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
Hi there! I'm Shera and my pronouns are she/her/hers. Thanks for stopping by! Have you been feeling isolated or lonely lately? Needing support, whether LGBTQIA+ , sexism, racism, ableism, or anything else that resonates with you? Let's work together to build your sense of self. Ready to make a significant shift in who you are and how you show up in life? Or questioning your purpose? Or perhaps you're struggling with all that is happening in our world these days and need an outlet to talk about it.
Hi there! I'm Shera and my pronouns are she/her/hers. Thanks for stopping by! Have you been feeling isolated or lonely lately? Needing support, whether LGBTQIA+ , sexism, racism, ableism, or anything else that resonates with you? Let's work together to build your sense of self. Ready to make a significant shift in who you are and how you show up in life? Or questioning your purpose? Or perhaps you're struggling with all that is happening in our world these days and need an outlet to talk about it.
(310) 807-6985 View (310) 807-6985
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Nina Careri
Counselor, MSEd, LPCC
Verified Verified
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
Healing is a transformative process; a journey we embark on to reclaim peace and power within ourselves. Facing life's changes & challenges may feel like you're staring down a daunting, complex road, but you don't have to walk it alone. Whether untangling the knots of anxiety or exploring the depths of trauma, a compassionate guide can serve as a beacon of warmth & wisdom in the shadows, helping to illuminate the pathways toward self discovery & emotional wellbeing.
Healing is a transformative process; a journey we embark on to reclaim peace and power within ourselves. Facing life's changes & challenges may feel like you're staring down a daunting, complex road, but you don't have to walk it alone. Whether untangling the knots of anxiety or exploring the depths of trauma, a compassionate guide can serve as a beacon of warmth & wisdom in the shadows, helping to illuminate the pathways toward self discovery & emotional wellbeing.
(747) 231-5097 View (747) 231-5097
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Wayne Allen Bardwell
Psychologist, PhD, MBA, F-APOS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101
I believe the basis of a successful psychotherapy experience is a warm, empathic and non-judgmental connection where clients feel understood, supported and accepted. My clinical work focuses on helping people with depression or anxiety issues, chronic or life-threatening illness, & chronic pain. In addition, I enjoy working with older adolescents and young adults who have been frustrated in trying to capitalize on their strengths & achieve their personal & professional goals. Our work may involve issues related to mood, behaviors, education/career, stage-of-life transitions, relationships, & sexuality or sexual orientation.
I believe the basis of a successful psychotherapy experience is a warm, empathic and non-judgmental connection where clients feel understood, supported and accepted. My clinical work focuses on helping people with depression or anxiety issues, chronic or life-threatening illness, & chronic pain. In addition, I enjoy working with older adolescents and young adults who have been frustrated in trying to capitalize on their strengths & achieve their personal & professional goals. Our work may involve issues related to mood, behaviors, education/career, stage-of-life transitions, relationships, & sexuality or sexual orientation.
(619) 817-8023 View (619) 817-8023
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Julie Markowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
I believe in all people’s innate capacity to heal. To me, all symptoms that we experience whether it be chronic pain, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, etc can be explained by trauma. Trauma does not have to be big events. Trauma can be if we are not attuned to emotionally as children or if our parents have their own unprocessed trauma—this sort of trauma often leads to deep seeded beliefs that we are unloveable and bad. Our healing comes from teaching our parts that we are loveable and accepted just as we are.
I believe in all people’s innate capacity to heal. To me, all symptoms that we experience whether it be chronic pain, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, etc can be explained by trauma. Trauma does not have to be big events. Trauma can be if we are not attuned to emotionally as children or if our parents have their own unprocessed trauma—this sort of trauma often leads to deep seeded beliefs that we are unloveable and bad. Our healing comes from teaching our parts that we are loveable and accepted just as we are.
(323) 576-4632 View (323) 576-4632
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Dr. Veronica Guerra
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
A veces todos necesitamos apoyo para superar los acontecimientos de la vida. Como psicóloga estoy aquí para ayudar. Tengo experiencia trabajando con depresión, ansiedad, estrés académico y laboral, transiciones de vida y relaciones. También tengo he liderando grupos y dado clases a estudiantes universitarios. Mi enfoque terapéutico es colaborativo y holístico, centrándose en la experiencia de la persona y los factores sociales que afectan su vida. Mi objetivo es proporcionar un espacio seguro para identificar y comprender los factores estresantes y aprender formas saludables de sobrellevar una vida más satisfactoria.
A veces todos necesitamos apoyo para superar los acontecimientos de la vida. Como psicóloga estoy aquí para ayudar. Tengo experiencia trabajando con depresión, ansiedad, estrés académico y laboral, transiciones de vida y relaciones. También tengo he liderando grupos y dado clases a estudiantes universitarios. Mi enfoque terapéutico es colaborativo y holístico, centrándose en la experiencia de la persona y los factores sociales que afectan su vida. Mi objetivo es proporcionar un espacio seguro para identificar y comprender los factores estresantes y aprender formas saludables de sobrellevar una vida más satisfactoria.
(619) 393-7992 View (619) 393-7992

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Psychodynamic Therapists

Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?

Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.

How long does psychodynamic therapy last?

Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.

Does psychodynamic therapy work?

Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.

What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?

Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.