Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Vista, CA

Are you distracted with worry about the future or pain of past? You're just "getting through" daily life on the waves of anxiety or fumes of exhaustion, unfocused and uncertain. You may feel disconnected, in conflict with yourself and those around you. Your thoughts and feelings may seem like the enemy, creating more stress, uncertainty and discomfort in your own body. But you are ready for change. Ready to reconnect with your truest self. Ready to open space for affirming relationships. But most of all, to be fully present for what matters most in your life. Together, we can help you get there.

Hello there, I'm Theresa Wallace and I have a License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW). I use a person centered, trauma informed approach, and I spend time asking each of my clients about their goals for therapy so I can prioritize which modalities are best used to help my clients reach their goals. I typically treat adults ages 18-60 who endure Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I use a Socratic/Psychodynamic approach to help clients build insight into what behaviors may or may not be serving them, and where they may have originated from.

My clients are individuals who often carry with them unresolved feelings from either their past or present challenges. Viewing those issues from an objective and trusted practitioner is vital to the change process. Always viewing my clients with unconditional positive regard is essential to us being successful. Therapy can often be the first time someone gets to step out of the day to day of their lives. My hope is during this introspection, I can coach you in the direction you need to go, not where my training thinks you should go. While I may illuminate potential paths, you're taking the steps with me right behind you!

I believe that hope and healing are possible for anyone. Whether you are experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties, I can help identify underlying factors that keep you stuck and prevent you from living a full, vibrant life. I provide a safe and nurturing environment where you can be heard and empowered to transform your daily reality.

I see clients as on a journey of self-discovery to reach their own goals for health and healing. I join my clients on this journey and help to facilitate this process, acting as navigator while they direct the destination. I assist clients in discovering their strengths and support them in walking through their struggles, whether it be anxiety, depression, mood or personality disorders, or relationship difficulties. My joy is to see my clients find within themselves the answers to their questions and struggles, while empathetically supporting the process. I also have extensive experience with trauma and its effects.

The Center for CBT & Mindfulness in North County San Diego provides time-limited, cost-effective and evidence-based treatments including the gold standard of care: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I treat patients across California and Ohio providing psychotherapy for all types of anxiety, trauma and eating disorders. This includes generalized anxiety, OCD, specific phobias, panic, social anxiety, perfectionism/high achiever issues, PTSD, phase of life/adjustment challenges, acute/chronic stress, medical/dental avoidance, ARFID and eating/food fears (neophobia, emetophobia, fear of choking, contamination, allergy fears, DGBIs).

For most of us, life can be hard and difficult to navigate. Life stressors can make you feel defeated and unable to be present. It’s important to talk about tough topics. People are hesitant to be honest and vulnerable with their feelings and thoughts for fear of judgment when the reality is that we all are human and share similar negative thoughts and experiences. The more we are able to talk about it, the more we understand and can focus on supporting each other. We also experience loss, hopelessness, moments of feeling overwhelmed or lost. Let’s get better together where you feel safe and respected to do so. You deserve wellness!

Does life feel hard right now? Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed, struggling with relationships, or wondering why you seem to worry about every little thing. If this sounds familiar, I can help you. I specialize in treating anxiety, OCD, and trauma. Often these daily struggles are connected to deeper fears and wounds that we can learn to heal. I want to help live a full life without pretending to be ok, but truly feeling ok.

Hi, I'm Renee Ridley. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in San Diego, CA. People's lives change daily, depending on what they have gone through and how they process their emotions and circumstances. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, supportive space where you can be free and feel anything and everything that you need to. I have years of experience working with families and individuals who are struggling with mental health sxs, (depression, trauma, relationships, self-esteem, substance use). Working through trauma is an important part of change, growth and opening your world up for opportunity.

My name is Michelle. I have been conducting therapy for more than 20 years. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and women’s issues. I come from a Cognitive Behavioral and Solution focused approach. I have helped many manage their depression and anxiety as well as heal from trauma.

When we've lost touch with our truer self, life is just harder. If you're not as present and engaged in your life as you'd like, you may also find your body weighing in through symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns of behavior. Underlying such symptoms are often vital, "offline" parts of ourselves that a good therapeutic alliance can help you to identify, strengthen and expand. If you're experiencing a readiness to take your online search for a therapist to the next level, I offer a brief phone consultation to help determine goodness of fit.

I am happy to work with anyone who is seeking some support in facing the normal vicissitudes of life. Not everything has to be a major trauma. Sometimes life is challenging and simple non-biased support is helpful. Other times a major event occurs and it is emotionally devastating. I truly believe that another human being walking with you in that time is crucial to healing. Your needs are what matter to me. I would be honored to accompany you on the path to a more peaceful life.

Do you feel like you're at the bottom of your never-ending to-do lists? Are you struggling with lack of motivation, spiraling thoughts, unhealthy routines, or toxic patterns in your relationships? I’m here to help guide you through it. I empower high-functioning adults of all ages to overcome the burdens of anxiety, trauma, depression, and ADHD. I help perfectionists find flexibility in work, family, and everyday life. Together, we will work to find ways to get you back on track towards a fulfilled, authentic life. You deserve a space to safely and comfortably open up, heal, learn, and grow. Let's get started.

Through life's journey there are times that we may feel stuck as if there is a part of you that won't allow you to reach your goals? Do you want more from your life or are you finding it hard to get through your day without feeling anxious, angry, sad or overwhelmed? Do you struggle with addictive or compulsive behaviors? Or are you having relationship issues with your loved ones or coworkers? There is hope. I can be an effective resource in helping to you identify and move toward your goals, becoming a happier and healthier you.

Do you struggle managing your emotions, dissatisfaction with your life, shame & guilt, anxiety or exhaustion? Are you overcome by difficult experiences from the past or loss? I am passionate about empowering teens and adults with emotional distress, self doubt, relationship issues or repeat patterns, who feel stressed, stuck & overwhelmed. I specialize in trauma and also help with anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, self-esteem, relationship issues, body image, mindfulness, inner child work, boundaries & sexuality. I will help you untangle the painful & frustrating areas of your life to make room for a life of joy and ease.

Currently Accepting New Clients: Welcome. It takes great courage to take the first step in seeking support for past or current experiences. As a therapist, I use a collaborative approach to explore areas of stress and concern to establish goals towards personal growth and change. In doing so, my goal is to provide a safe environment that is free of judgement when embarking on your journey of healing and self-improvement.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist who cares deeply about my clients and their healing. My goal is to help you identify and heal from trauma, past and present that prevents you from living your best life. In addition to cognitive and solution focused therapy, I am trained in somatic modalities such as EMDR, Brainspotting, Hypnotherapy and LENS Neurofeedback. Because I believe everyone is uniquely designed, I use an integrated approach to therapy and work closely with you to create a customized treatment plan.

I admire the natural resiliency humans demonstrate in the face of crisis and loss. I believe anyone can experience deep healing after any of life's disappointments and challenges by learning key strategies for wellness. These include, getting to know yourself better, building self- love, and connecting to a supportive community. As a social worker, I work with you to explore all aspects of your life to better understand the source of your concerns and feelings, while helping you to improve your overall well-being.

My wide range of experience provides me with the ability to approach many situations you may be facing with confidence and knowledge. I want to start where you are and I will respect your goals in the therapeutic process. I understand your need for confidentiality, privacy and trust. I have enjoyed providing extensive work and focusing my continued education on helping those with PTSD (to include military combat related PTSD), chronic illness, chronic pain, relationship problems, life transition issues, mood disorders, and personality disorders.