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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
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Shantal Flores

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT (she, her)

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4 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92122
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Available both in-person and online
San Diego, CA 92122
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I work with high-functioning individuals & partners who are succeeding at all the things... except feeling alive. You've built the career, the relationship, the life. But you're running on empty, disconnected from yourself, your partnership, and what you actually want. The tension is there, or mabye the silence is. You're in your head, managing, pushing through. One of you is frustrated, the other is exahusted. And underneath that, your sexual connection is suffering too - the desire, the intimacy, the wanting. And neither of you know how to close the gap. If you're skeptical that anything can actually change, good. Bring that too.
My apporach is warm while also being collaborative and direct. I don't just facilitate conversation, I help you understand what's actually driving the distance. We work through the patterns keeping you stuck. That includes your sexual relationship, not as an afterthought but as a core part of what makes a partnership feel alive.
I understand the resistance, the skepticism, the need for direction over endless discussion. I'll be direct, challenge you when needed, and hold both of you accountable. No performative processing. Real insight that leads to real change. You've built something worth fighting for.
Call or Shantal Flores now for a free 15 minute consultation - (760) 973-2410

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

San Diego, CA 92122

(760) 973-2410

San Diego, CA 92117

My website
If something here resonated, I'd love to connect. You can email or call me to set up a free consultation or schedule your first appointment.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Sexual Addiction and Infidelity 
$225 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (760) 973-2410
Photo of Shantal Flores, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

San Diego, CA 92122

(760) 973-2410

San Diego, CA 92117

My website
If something here resonated, I'd love to connect. You can email or call me to set up a free consultation or schedule your first appointment.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Sexual Addiction and Infidelity 
$225 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $225
  • Couple Sessions $300
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Out of Network
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If I do not accept your insurance, I can provide a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement through your out-of-network benefits. Coverage varies by plan, so I recommend contacting your insurance provider to learn more about your specific benefits.
Photo of Shantal Flores, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Shantal Flores
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 973-2410
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If I do not accept your insurance, I can provide a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement through your out-of-network benefits. Coverage varies by plan, so I recommend contacting your insurance provider to learn more about your specific benefits.
Photo of Shantal Flores, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Shantal Flores
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 973-2410

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 143606 Supervised by Shiva Howell (California / 129944) Shantal Flores
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended University of San Diego, MFT
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from California Institute of Integral Studies PhD Student, Human Sexuality
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My work is integrative, drawing from the gold standard in couples therapy (Gottman), IFS parts work, and EMDR for trauma. I am completing my PhD in Human Sexuality. I bring not just clinical tools, but personal understanding of what it actually takes to do this work.
Photo of Shantal Flores, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Shantal Flores
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 973-2410
"
My work is integrative, drawing from the gold standard in couples therapy (Gottman), IFS parts work, and EMDR for trauma. I am completing my PhD in Human Sexuality. I bring not just clinical tools, but personal understanding of what it actually takes to do this work.
Photo of Shantal Flores, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Shantal Flores
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 973-2410

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Infidelity

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Sex Therapy
  • Stress
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The people I work with are navigating deep disconnection... numbness, avoidance, and shutdown built over years. Trust has broken down, sometimes through infidelity, sometimes through other betrayals. Desire has faded or become a source of pressure and distance. Some are wrestling with sexual compulsivity and shame. Underneath it all is a loss or confusion of identity.
Photo of Shantal Flores, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Shantal Flores
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 973-2410
"
The people I work with are navigating deep disconnection... numbness, avoidance, and shutdown built over years. Trust has broken down, sometimes through infidelity, sometimes through other betrayals. Desire has faded or become a source of pressure and distance. Some are wrestling with sexual compulsivity and shame. Underneath it all is a loss or confusion of identity.
Photo of Shantal Flores, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Shantal Flores
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 973-2410

4 Endorsements

Jenn Hourani
Jenn Hourani
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFTCLC
Shantal is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to connection, intimacy, and sexual health. I've had the pleasure of witnessing her origins in the therapy field, and I can confidently say that her empathy, competence, and curiosity are unmatched.
CopeHouse Collective
CopeHouse Collective
Marriage & Family Therapist
It is an absolute honor to have Shantal on our team. She is able to provide deep clinical insight while maintaining a warm and genuine presence. She has helped clients navigate complex emotional challenges with deep clarity and care.
Audrey Nelson
Audrey Nelson
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
Shantal's warmth and intelligence bring so much value to the therapeutic process. Clients and friends alike feel lucky to have her in their corner for guidance and support, and deeply trust her expertise.
Farnaz Safaei
Farnaz Safaei
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
Shantal brings warmth, clarity, and remarkable attunement to her work with couples and individuals. Clients feel genuinely understood and guided in a safe, steady space with her.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
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Conflict is a completely normal human experience. And what if I told you that it can also be the very thing that brings you closer to one another? I'm not here to help you get rid of conflict, but to help you use it to transform and deepen your connection with yourself and your partner.
Photo of Shantal Flores, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Shantal Flores
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 973-2410
"
Conflict is a completely normal human experience. And what if I told you that it can also be the very thing that brings you closer to one another? I'm not here to help you get rid of conflict, but to help you use it to transform and deepen your connection with yourself and your partner.
Photo of Shantal Flores, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Shantal Flores
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 973-2410

Location

Primary Location

San Diego, CA 92122

(760) 973-2410

Additional Location

San Diego, CA 92117

(760) 973-2410
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If something here resonated, I'd love to connect. You can email or call me to set up a free consultation or schedule your first appointment.
Photo of Shantal Flores, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Shantal Flores
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (760) 973-2410
"
If something here resonated, I'd love to connect. You can email or call me to set up a free consultation or schedule your first appointment.
Photo of Shantal Flores, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Shantal Flores
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (760) 973-2410