In Person Therapists in San Diego, CA

I strive to provide affirmative spaces for clients and am honored to work with individuals whose identities related to culture, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, body size, and ability intersect with their experiences around mental health. My experience spans working with children on the autism spectrum, mothers in recovery from substance and chemical dependency, short-term crisis counseling, and providing therapy to incarcerated individuals, college students, and adults with disordered eating.

If you're ready for change, or contemplating change, I'm ready to help you achieve it! Together, we can take your biggest challenges and use them as opportunities to thrive. My focus is providing support to individuals, couples, and families in need of healing and positive change. I will provide a compassionate and comfortable space to help you manage and resolve life challenges including binge eating/compulsive overeating, stress, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, weathering change, anger management, and conflict in relationships!

Hi there, I'm LuAnn, a licensed clinical social worker. I have been in practice for over 20 years. I help individuals with issues like depression, anxiety, relationship issues, aging, life coaching, and more. I utilize CBT, IFS, Therapeutic Tapping for anxiety, EMDR, and supportive and empowering treatment modalities. One of my goals is not to create blame but to open up to self-compassion as a way to move forward. I help people explore their past as a way of providing information that will help you create new possibilities. The past does not have to define you; your actions, dreams, and hopes will move you forward on your journey.

Awareness is the first step toward a mindful, meaningful life. The feelings of being overwhelmed and of hopelessness can begin to fade through working with the challenges in a supportive, self-enlightening direction uncovering your various possibilities. My specialty is providing a confidential, relaxed and tranquil atmosphere to guiding you toward your goals. I assist individuals who have experienced a trauma(s). I am able to assist with various modalities: cognitive-behavioral, EMDR, and a person-centered format. I currently have availability on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays; call me for a brief consultation.

Luis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked with families and youth of diverse backgrounds over the past 17 years in various social service settings. Luis has extensive experience working with families involved in the Child Welfare Services system, as well with youth involved with probation. In addition, Luis provided therapeutic services in both clinic and community environments and has provided parenting education courses for the past 9 years using the Systematic Training for Effective Parenting curriculum. I like to work with my clients as a collaborative team on creating an effective process empowering you to take charge of your future.

I am a Certified Advanced Imago Relationship Therapist and Certified Imago Workshop Presenter. I am Internal Family Systems or IFS Level One trained, currently enrolled in Level Two IFS training in Intimacy From the Inside Out (the IFS couples model). I have 18 years of clinical experience assisting with relationships as well as with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma, domestic violence, psychosis and sexual assault. I often work collaboratively with the entire family to promote positive change. I provide equine facilitated psychotherapy for individuals who make better progress working outdoors.

Do you find yourself feeling fearful and not knowing why? Do you question your behavior and feel like your reactions are abnormal? Does it feel like no one understands and that life is too overwhelming sometimes? You're not alone, and it's time to talk about it.

My primary goal in working with individuals, couples, and families is to help you achieve your full potential and lead a life in the present that is fulfilling and meaningful. We achieve this through a structured, non-confrontational approach where together, we will search for patterns in your life that are causing you difficulties. I am a cognitive-behavioral therapist with 15 years experience in private practice. My office is conveniently located just west of the 15 freeway and Miramar Road. For more detailed information about my services, please visit my website at Cognitivebehaviortherapy.net

Traumatic experiences can really shift our view of ourselves and the world. We can feel stuck, disconnected from others and alone - wanting to hide away the parts of ourselves we feel too ashamed to share. Healing is possible when you are able to express your inner world to another, in a non-judgmental space. I strive to provide a safe environment for my clients, and have a warm and understanding approach to therapy. Together we can explore your past and learn about your emotional responses and patterns. Ultimately, you can learn to feel empowered by a new and compassionate understanding of yourself.

If you have been spiritually abused, you may have experienced constant manipulation and control, where religious beliefs dictated every aspect of your life, instilling deep feelings of shame and guilt. You might have faced threats of divine punishment to enforce obedience, leading to intense fear and anxiety. Isolation from friends and family may have been enforced to prevent questioning, leaving you feeling utterly alone and unsupported. Over time, these experiences can erode your self-worth, autonomy, and mental health, causing lasting emotional and psychological trauma.

You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. I work under the firm belief that trust is the most important factor in a client-therapist relationship. This occupation is so much more than just an job in for me...it is my passion. I look forward to meeting you!

I hope to help everyone see their internal strengths to reclaim Balance in their lives and live in the present moment. So many times, people ask me, “Why did you go into this work?” It took a long time to figure it out because it felt like a part of me. It then dawned on me that I saw my parents help many people reclaim their voices, advocate for themselves, and receive support when needed. Watching this from an early age taught me to share this with others naturally. I’ve been down my road of imbalance, lack of peace, and feeling lost in thoughts. I know that moving out of this place can’t be done alone.

I believe we all have resilience. Our life may not come with a map, and we experience daily challenges to traumatic events with more lasting impact, like the death of a loved one, a life-altering accident, or a serious illness. Each change affects us differently, bringing a flood of thoughts, strong emotions and uncertainty. Yet we generally adapt well over time to stressful life-changing situations. We may end up feeling stuck or alone, struggling with anxious feelings, sadness, guilt or pain. I will meet you in these difficult places and we will walk together, helping you break through to find hope, power, connection and energy.

I am a bilingual (Spanish-speaking) associate clinical social worker who is passionate about working with veterans, active duty, their families and individuals of various backgrounds within our communities. I provide ethical and professional clinical services in a safe and non-judgmental space. In collaboration with each individual client,

Maritza Lopez, LMFT (license 133744) is a licensed therapist in San Diego who treats children, adolescents, and adults. She is passionate about working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders. She is especially passionate in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) working with individuals who range in symptom severity and are looking for effective treatment to learn how to manage their OCD, anxiety, and related symptoms.

I'm very much a client-centered therapist and collaborate with my clients in defining the goals and paths of recovery. Being an immigrant myself, I work extensively with immigrants and their families, as well as families of mixed racial/cultural backgrounds. I am a strong advocate for under-served, underrepresented groups, and for victims of social injustice and domestic violence.

Now accepting clients in both CA and WA! Feeling overwhelmed, racing thoughts, constant worry, and low self-confidence may be things you have become familiar with. Maybe you have recently experienced some life changes or maybe the way you typically cope just isn’t cutting it. Some days it may feel like your worries, fears, and self-doubt are completely taking over. No matter how hard you try, you can't seem to shake the "What ifs." You want to get through your day without feeling completely overwhelmed by work, school, or caring for your children. You want to stop that voice in your head that tells you that you’re not doing enough.

Lauren treats adults, couples, families, and adolescents, and is especially passionate in providing resources and care to the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. She works with various clients, and while trained in a range of treatment types, she strives to tailor her therapeutic approach to each person and their unique, individual needs.

Pablo Hurtado is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2017. Pablo is a non-judgmental person who is passionate about mental health. In his spare time, Pablo enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, and traveling.