Therapists in San Diego, CA

My name is Marjorie Manuel, LCSW practicing in the state of California. I am very big on rapport building and involving the clients in driving their own treatments, which include active participation in goal setting and working on realistic expectations in therapy. My background experiences were focused on depression, anxiety, stress, counseling, mental health illness, substance use, grief, and military.

Julia Johnson, LCSW believes in the dignity and worth of all people. She has 17 years of experience working in health care and providing therapy, and has witnessed first-hand people becoming anxious, depressed and overwhelmed when their lives transform due to illness or changes out of their control. Julia has empathy and compassion to listen to others and help with the many changes and adjustments they face.

I believe that every individual possesses immense potential for growth, healing, and self-discovery. I am committed to providing a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment. I am passionate about helping individuals harness their inner strength, overcome obstacles, and achieve peak performance in their chosen fields. Whether you're an athlete, artist, musician, or professional striving for excellence, I am here to support you on your path to success. Together, we can unlock your full potential and help you reach new heights of mental strength and satisfaction.

Hello! My name is Tess Norton and I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist. I use a psychodynamic, client-centered approach with my clients. I help young adults better handle life’s stressors, keep perfectionism in check, and grow their self-esteem. I enjoy working with young adults who are navigating their own unique paths in life. I am most comfortable working with anxiety, whether it stems from familial stress or societal pressures. I am especially passionate about serving the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. I also enjoy working with immigrants and children of immigrants.

Acute and long-standing stress can trigger emotions, thoughts, and reactions that shape our sense of self and our relationships. If you find it increasingly difficult to cope with stressors, stay emotionally regulated, and connect to others, I can help. My approach to therapy is compassionate, culturally responsive, collaborative, and non-pathologizing. Further, I am informed by multiple evidence-based perspectives and believe that societal influences significantly contribute to the way people receive, process, and respond to stress, problems, trauma, and relationships.

I'm a licensed clinical psychologist looking to provide positive first experiences with therapy as well as work with those with previous therapy experiences. I believe that every client is the expert of their life and therapy is there to open up new avenues to explore. I plan to meet the client where they are at and work with them to grow the life they need.

You might be in a season of life where you're constantly feeling overwhelmed or stressed out. You might also be realizing that the way you're currently functioning isn't sustainable, but you feel unsure about what and how to change. You might desire to be free of the burdens and pressures that you put on yourself or that others have put on you. You can only function that way for so long before it starts to have a negative impact on you. If you see yourself heading down that path or are already there, I'm here to help get you out of it so that you're free to be a healthier and energized version of yourself.

At times, everyone feels overwhelmed. School, friends, family, work, activities. While you've been working hard because it's what you've been told to do, overachieving and people-pleasing are not sustainable. Stress and burnout take over, and you find yourself irritable, tearful, anxious, and depressed. Soon, responsibilities and relationships start to be pushed aside, and it's challenging to tend to your own emotional and physical health. As a clinician at Patch Counseling, I aim to empower teens and adults by providing a non-judgmental, collaborative place to reestablish your voice, regain balance and rebuild self-acceptance.

If you're an adult interested in learning how Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) may help break unhealthy patterns and shed negative self beliefs from the past, I'm here to support you. Ketamine induces an altered state of consciousness, which enables you to access and explore deep-seated thoughts, emotions, and memories in an emotionally safe way. We can then reframe traumatic memories or negative thought patterns. I am passionate about helping parents shed their stress and trauma so they can show up for their kids. I also offer talk therapy for teens and enjoy helping them learn new skills to help them flourish into adulthood.

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 am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California and Colorado. I specialize in working with individuals with anxiety and Body-Focused-Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), such as hair-pulling and skin-picking. I help individuals through a variety of life transitions, depression, work/school stress, and relationships. I have experience providing psychotherapy to children, utilizing play therapy approaches, as well as parent skills training.

Hey there! My name is Caron and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 22 years of experience. I specialize in helping individuals navigate issues including aging, coping skills, depression, family conflict, and stress. The client's I currently work with seem to like the Solution Focused, Narrative Therapy approach I use, because the therapy work is client focused and is usually brief (3-6 months sometimes). This approach works best with people who are truly motivated to explore the root causes of their discomfort, and begin working on resolving them.

Hello, my name is Cynthia Aiken, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and families from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. My goal in therapy is to provide a safe space for you to work towards actualizing your best self. Together, you will learn to use your existing strengths and identify those you may not know exist within you to achieve your goals. I am bilingual/bicultural and fluent in Spanish.

I welcome you on the journey of healing and personal transformation from a holistic approach to mind, body, and emotions. This may allow you to free yourself from belief systems, thought patterns, and habits that seem to be not working anymore and adversely influence health, relationships, personal growth, and inner peace. Stuck or repressed emotions feed into anxiety, depression, or anger, disrupting one's mental, physical, and social well-being. I work collaboratively in the session with you towards self-actualization & emotional fulfillment. My hope is to provide a safe space to cultivate awareness.

Hello there and congrats on taking the first step looking into therapy! My name is Colleen Woodall, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego, California with the ability to work virtually with clients all over California. My focus is mainly kids, teens, young adult women, and mothers experiencing life changes, stress, or anxiety. client’s needs, however, I always take a humanistic, strengths based, and client centered approach. Meaning I focus on each client’s strengths and how to utilize them and place high value on client discovery and self-love.

Coming to the realization that you are facing challenges that cannot be remedied on your own may feel confusing, frightening, and overwhelming. I offer empathy, compassion, and a safe space to explore the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and barriers to self-fulfillment. My holistic approach focuses on increasing your overall wellness as you work towards overcoming unhealthy life patterns that have left you feeling stuck and defeated.

I am a California-licensed psychologist with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I have extensive experience treating stress, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, trauma, and somatic illness, and is an expert on bio-psycho-social functioning. I work with individuals and families struggling with chronic mental and physical conditions that challenge health, well-being, work-life balance, and daily functioning. I am adept at working within multiple cultures with great sensitivity.

We believe that therapy is an opportunity for enhancing the functioning of individuals and families because everyone deserves to live a happy and fulfilling life. We are sensitive to our diverse community and strive to honor everyone’s beliefs and cultural values offering services tailored to meet the needs of our clients.

Hello, my name is Sandra Hart. My pronouns are she/her. I am a licensed therapist (LCSW) based in Los Angeles. I provide therapy via Telehealth to residents all over California. I have had the honor of working with individuals, children, adolescents, and families for over 20 years, supporting them during some of their most challenging times. I work with people wanting support with life transitions, family relationships, peer relationships, loneliness, anxiety, obsessive/compulsive thoughts, trauma, and sexual and gender identity development.