Attachment-Based Therapy Therapists in San Diego, CA

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on the emotional bonds formed early in life between children and their caregivers, exploring how these connections influence relationships and emotional well-being throughout life. This approach helps individuals heal attachment wounds from childhood or past experiences, fostering stronger, more secure relationships in the present. Ideal for those navigating relationship challenges or the effects of trauma, Attachment-Based Therapy nurtures trust, connection, and emotional healing. With 218 therapists in San Diego, CA specializing in this supportive approach, you can access compassionate, personalized care tailored to your unique needs. Each Grow Therapy-verified therapist listed below is welcoming new clients, offering timely availability to support your journey toward deeper connection and healing.

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Anger Management
Anxiety
Life Transitions
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I am a licensed therapist with over 12 years of experience, specializing in helping individuals and couples navigate challenges, foster deeper connections, and heal from trauma. My approach is relational, collaborative, and tailored to each client, integrating modalities like EFT, PACT, IFS, and EMDR. I create a safe and supportive space for self-discovery, helping clients build greater self-awareness, compassion, and resilience in their lives and relationships.
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Child or Adolescent
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Hello and welcome to the next stage of your mental health journey! I would be honored to be a part of your healing transformation, and look forward to helping you celebrate all of your progress. My name is Heather, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist serving children, teens, adults, couples, and even entire families. My background includes extensive training in Grief/Loss, major life transitions, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, and lots of couples work! I show up authentic, genuine, open, honest, and generally rooting for you with all of my being. I am compassionate about the work that I do and my clients wellbeing means the world to me.
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Hi! My name is Caitlin and I am looking forward to meeting you. I believe clients are the experts of their own lives, and take a very client-centered approach to my work, focusing on empowerment and self-determination at all times. I believe there are as many ways to heal as there are individuals, and enjoy helping each client find their path towards fulfillment in their unique life. My experience has primarily been in schools and working with gender expansive individuals and families. I have also worked in early childhood programs and have a lot of experience supporting families with children from hard places or who have experienced trauma. I believe all people and families have the potential to thrive, and enjoy finding the right supports to help clients reach their goals. As a neurodivergent, queer, adoptive parent myself, I have lived experience in all of these areas and bring this experience and understanding into the therapy space with me. I show up to every session as my authentic self and hope that that creates space for clients to do the same. I am an adoptive parent myself, so I have lived experience in this area as well.
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Couples Counseling
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
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Hey I'm Sam, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes that therapy should feel like a collaborative process rather than something that's done to you. My approach is warm, practical, and grounded in the belief that meaningful change is possible, even when life feels overwhelming or uncertain. I work with adults and couples navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, grief, and questions about identity and purpose. I have a particular passion for working with men of all ages especially those who have spent much of their lives carrying responsibilities, taking care of others, or feeling like they have to figure everything out on their own. My goal is to provide a space where you can be honest, feel understood, and develop practical tools that help you build a life that aligns with your values and what matters most to you.
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Anxiety
Depression
Grief
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed or stuck in the same relationship patterns? Life can bring emotional and mental challenges that leave us feeling lost, disconnected, or unsure of what to do next. My goal is to help you make sense of what’s happening, deepen your understanding of yourself, and find healthier ways to move through difficult moments. For over 20 years, I’ve worked with men and women who are tired of always putting others first. Together, we’ll explore what’s keeping you stuck and work toward greater clarity, confidence, and direction—so you can build relationships, and a life, that feel more authentic and fulfilling.
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Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
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I am a licensed therapist with eight years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in anxiety and understand how overwhelming it can feel when stress, worry, or fear begins to impact daily life. Whether you’re facing school, work, relationship challenges, or major transitions, I offer a supportive space where you can feel heard and empowered. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. Together, we’ll identify patterns, explore triggers, and build practical tools to help you feel more grounded and in control. I use evidence-based strategies to strengthen coping skills, emotional regulation, and resilience. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can better understand yourself, build confidence, and make meaningful, lasting change. Whether you’re looking for short-term support or deeper work, I’m here to meet you where you are and support your growth.
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Depression
Dissociative Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
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Trauma, recovery and post-traumatic resilience are among my areas of focus. Trauma overwhelms our ability to process and make sense of what has happened to us. The resulting confusion creates an environment where self-blame, fear, shame, reactivity and feeling responsible for things we cannot possibly control often take hold and start to flourish. I am trained in EMDR, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, exposure therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to provide structured therapy that relieves symptoms of extreme stress and trauma including PTSD. Before I was a therapist, I worked for many years in art and community organizations, and I tend to be a good fit for artists, activists and unconventional thinkers. I care deeply about the health effects of poverty, inequality and oppression, and I value and promote self-determination and self-actualization. I am a long-time foster/adoptive parent in a biracial family; my work is informed by my lived experience as well as my education.
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Anxiety
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Peer Relationships
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As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I offer a warm, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and respected. I believe therapy works best when there’s a strong, trusting connection, and I strive to create that through empathy, collaboration, and genuine care. I work with individuals who may be struggling with relationship challenges, anxiety, trauma, or life transitions. Above all, my goal is for you to feel supported and empowered as you create meaningful, lasting change. Together, we’ll work toward helping you better understand yourself, strengthen your relationships, and build the confidence to move forward in a way that feels right for you. If this resonates with you, I invite you to book a session for us to connect and discuss more.
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Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Trauma and PTSD
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My name is Ashley, and I’m passionate about meeting clients where they are, assisting them in clearing what’s holding them back so they may envision their ideal outcomes and execute a plan to reach their desired destination. My goal is for my clients to feel seen, heard, and understood in a compassionate space of safety and free of judgement. I specialize in trauma and attachment using a combination of treatment modalities including EMDR, CBT, talk therapy, and neurofeedback. My mission is to assist clients in creating a life free of patterns and pain from a past that no longer serves them. I completed my education at University of California, Berkeley and I have spent a decade working with individuals struggling with trauma, substance use, and a variety of other areas. I am a passionate believer that when you heal the root, the tree is stable, and unimaginable new growth is possible.
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Life Transitions
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Hi I'm Amy, I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist, and I am so happy you are here! I work with adolescents, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, and the impact of past experiences. My approach is warm, supportive, and collaborative, while also offering practical tools to help you move forward. I believe that building a genuine authentic relationship with my clients is the best way to connect. I integrate evidence-based methods like CBT and EMDR with a deeper, attachment-focused perspective to help you better understand yourself, strengthen your relationships, and create lasting, meaningful change.
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Women's Issues
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I am a Licensed Therapist and Registered Play Therapist with experience supporting children, families, and adults. My work is grounded in a warm, humanistic approach informed by Adlerian principles, integrating play therapy, attachment-based work, and DIR/Floortime to meet each client’s developmental and emotional needs. I partner closely with parents through coaching and guidance to strengthen connection and support growth beyond sessions. I also work with adults experiencing a range of mental health disorders, offering a supportive space for emotional exploration, healing, and personal growth.
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Anxiety
Depression
Self Esteem
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Welcome! My name is Domenica! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California with a Master’s in Clinical Social Work, specializing in Behavioral Health. I have used my clinical practice in the mental health field supporting people through moments of struggle, change, and growth. As a queer therapist, I bring a warm, affirming, and collaborative approach to my work, creating a space where clients can feel genuinely seen and supported. I work with anxiety, depression, identity exploration, life transitions, and building practical coping skills to help clients feel more grounded, confident, and connected to themselves.
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Anxiety
Depression
Grief
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I am an LCSW based in the Bay Area who offers compassionate psychotherapy and counseling to people coping with loss, grief, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I have deep expertise in end-of-life navigation, both pragmatically and emotionally, both for patients and clients facing their own end of life, and their caregivers. My approach is relational and trauma-informed, focused on building trust in a supportive and therapeutic environment. I have specific expertise working with school-aged and adolescent children, teens, and young adults, as well as significant experience providing grief and loss counseling to adults of all ages. Navigating loss is one of the most profound challenges we face and it can feel overwhelming and isolating. I believe that grief is not something to be "fixed" or hurried through, but rather a normal, powerful human response that needs space, patience, and support. My practice is built on the understanding that every age group expresses and processes loss differently, requiring a highly personalized and creative approach. I support my clients to co-create a safe space to express and process their emotions, build coping skills, and uncover strengths and resilience, to be able to move forward at the pace that is right for them. Grief impacts every aspect of life, and there is no "right" way to grieve. Together, I support my clients to find hope again, understanding that we can move forward without "moving on."
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Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Parenting
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I’m a clinician committed to helping individuals and families learn how to achieve identified goals from a person centered approach, working collaboratively with the client to ensure they feel supported while working on reducing the negative symptoms and behaviors that may be standing in their way of success. My work focuses on targeting ineffective behaviors, habits, and beliefs, while utilizing strength based interventions to assist clients with identifying their greatest potential and normalizing the feelings of isolation and loneliness that may be holding them back. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals in a safe environment build on trust and confidentiality.
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Anxiety
Family Conflict
Trauma and PTSD
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I’m a bilingual Latina therapist. I support individuals who feel stuck overwhelmed with emotions or painful relationship patterns. Many of my clients are super caring personas que dan mucho, sometimes to their own detriment. I specialize in helping those getting better from difficult or unhealthy relationships, including survivors of domestic violence. My approach is warm, honest, and culturally attuned, so you can feel truly understood while also supported in creating real change.
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Anxiety
Mood Disorders
Self Esteem
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Life can feel overwhelming when past experiences continue to show up as anxiety, stress, or emotional exhaustion. You may notice patterns that don’t make sense, feel stuck in survival mode, or carry a heaviness you can’t quite name. Therapy offers a space to slow down, understand what’s beneath the surface, and begin responding to life with more clarity and self-compassion. You don’t have to navigate difficult seasons alone—healing is possible, and support can make the path forward feel more steady and manageable.
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Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
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Hello, I'm Morgan, and I'm glad you're taking the first step to creating change in your life. As we embark on this therapeutic journey together, you can anticipate insight, authenticity, and a guided path toward positive change. My ultimate goal is to offer you support and a deep understanding that uncovers the root causes of your challenges and working together to uncover underlying emotions. Taking a compassionate, direct and attentive approach, I place a strong emphasis on building a trusting, therapeutic relationship. My approach is all about gaining valuable insights, complemented by providing practical skills whenever they can make a real impact. Openness and honesty are at the heart of our interaction, ensuring that our sessions are valuable. I also value a back and forth conversation that feels like we are accomplishing something, and I will give insight and feedback where I feel its helpful. Your decision to seek help is a significant step toward personal growth, and I'm here to help you enhance your life in meaningful ways. With over 11 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I've successfully worked with a diverse range of concerns including Depression/Anxiety, trauma, substance use, everyday stressors, self-esteem, relationships, and parenting challenges. Let's work together to create positive changes that will truly make a difference in your life.
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Anxiety
Life Transitions
Women's Issues
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Hi, I’m Tehseen, and I’m so glad you are here. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 8 years of experience supporting children, teens, and adults through life’s challenges. I provide compassionate, trauma-informed, and evidence-based therapy for those navigating anxiety, depression, panic, chronic stress, burnout, and major life transitions. I believe every person’s story deserves to be heard and honored, and I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental space where you feel safe to explore your experiences. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs, integrating modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you untangle unhelpful patterns, build resilience, and develop practical tools for lasting change. Together, we’ll work to strengthen your self-awareness, enhance your coping skills, and empower you to move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and well-being.
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Addiction
Anxiety
Depression
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With over 20 years of experience, I specialize in supporting adults from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds through a wide range of mental health challenges. My clinical focus includes working with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, attachment-related issues, adjustment disorders, and substance use. I am trained in evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and Mindfulness-Based Interventions. I am committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and collaborative therapeutic environment that fosters growth and resilience.
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Addiction
Autism
Coping Skills
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Hi I'm Jordan and welcome to my practice. I specialize in working with adults with high-functioning Autism (formerly Asperger's) as well as help clients with addiction concerns. If you or your adult child is on the spectrum and struggling to put words to their emotions, implement real change, or develop friendships, these are very common concerns and I would be happy to meet with you or your child to work through those concerns. I also support clients (ASD or not) with addiction concerns ranging from porn to alcohol and many other drugs. I enjoy my work and ensure that my clients never feel judged and leave feeling empowered to make the changes that are essential for their life.
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Anxiety
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Insomnia/Sleep Issues
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Hello! I am motivated and excited to walk through this season in your life and to assist you in a way that finds you as comfortable and at ease as you can be. I am solution-focused and have a warm teaching style yet lean in closely to the strategies and skills you may be seeking so that your goals are achieved. I have been a therapist for close to twenty years and have competency, education and experience necessary to accept a variety of cases with varying degrees of complexity. I am described by many to be warm, empathetic and at times share guidance that may be challenging to hear and with all intent it would be to see a different point of view for the greater good.
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Anxiety
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Parenting
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If you're looking for a holistic, decolonized and evidence based approach at managing your mental health symptoms: you've come to the right place. My approach in therapy is centered around the transformative power of creativity and connectivity. I believe that healing and growth are best achieved through breaking generational patterns, self reflection, and strengthening the skills to navigate the systems in which we live. I take a relational and evidence based approach to treatment, center your voice, and guide a process of co-creating your healing journey. I encourage clients to explore their inner worlds and express themselves authentically; while also establishing solid supports, and grounding awareness within the context of their lives.
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Family Conflict
Life Transitions
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Hello, my name is Sang Wu and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my Masters from Alliant International University and have been practicing for nine years. I work with adults who feel stuck in their current lives, and individuals who struggle with anxiety and depression. I assist in helping them navigate crucial moments, difficult forks in the road of life, uncertain futures, and help them live their best lives.
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Anxiety
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Hello there! Are you seeking empowerment, fulfillment, or healing from past trauma? I provide a safe space to accompany you on a journey of self-discovery. I believe in the interconnectedness of our minds, bodies, spirits, and relationships, and I address each of these personal facets to help you emerge holistically. My therapeutic style draws from various approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), attachment therapy approach, and Brainspotting (BSP). I value the relational aspect of psychotherapy, and with my guided questions, you will be invited to find your answers to improve your sense of self and deepen your connection with yourself and others. I hold a CA license to practice psychotherapy as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 105889. In CA, I see clients via Telehealth (Zoom.)
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Depression
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I have worked in private practice and the school systems providing Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) for almost 25 years. During this time I founded a small business where my team and I provide these mental health services individually and in groups on-site to school districts all over Sonoma County, CA. I love working with children k-12 and their families. I have worked in non-public schools, public schools, and privately with at-risk youth and their families. This has been my passion my whole career. I have been married to my lovely wife for 20 years, together for 27 years and we have two beautiful children. Our son is 16 and our daughter is 13. I enjoy all things outdoors. I surfed competitively in my youth and I love mountain biking, snowboarding and anything that has to do with water, but my main love is spending time with my family.
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ADHD
Life Transitions
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Hi, I’m Melissa — deeply devoted social justice warrior and mental health advocate. I believe we are already whole, even in the mess, and that therapy isn’t about fixing or taking parts of you away — it’s about curiosity, self-acceptance, and learning how to move through life with authenticity and self-compassion. I bring both lived experience and heart into the therapy space, especially for those who’ve spent a lifetime feeling “too much,” “not enough,” or out of place. Together, we make room for all your parts, get curious about your inner world, and figure out ways of living that actually work for you. I show up with warmth, humor, and deep care, and I love helping people reconnect with their own magic, trust themselves more fully, and create lives that feel more spacious, aligned, and truly theirs. You don’t need to be fixed — you get to be understood.
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Coping Skills
Postpartum
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I'm Michaele, an LMFT specializing in maternal mental health, trauma, and life transitions. I offer therapy that actually meets you where you are. I work best with people who are done white-knuckling it and ready to do something different; especially those who identify as marginalized or belong to a historically oppressed population, who may have felt unseen in traditional therapy spaces. My approach is trauma-informed, direct, and collaborative. We'll use what works, whether that's EMDR, somatic work, CBT, or just finally having a space where you can say the real thing out loud. You deserve care that affirms you and your truth, while helping you connect with the most aligned version of yourself.
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Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
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My experience is centered on collaborating with youth, adults, and families. During these developing years and shifting dynamics, additional care for our health is needed. I work with emotional regulation, relational rifts, enhancing communication, and acceptance of self. With attachment focused therapy as my base, I utilize mindfulness and experiential approaches in our work together. Our conversations and therapeutic activities are guided by your experience and goals.
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Anxiety
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Life Transitions
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Hi, I’m Adam. I believe every person is born with an innate capacity to grow, heal, and create a meaningful life. Sometimes, painful experiences or unsupportive environments block that natural capacity, leaving us feeling stuck or overwhelmed. When this happens, I view your symptoms not as failures, but as purposeful signals calling for deeper attention. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, trained at Pepperdine University. My path to this work was informed by a significant "first act" in the global business world, navigating international licensing for entertainment and intellectual property. Living and working across Europe and Australia provided me with a firsthand understanding of high-stakes environments, cultural adaptation, and the universal search for identity. This background allows me to offer a grounded, real-world perspective to clients balancing demanding careers with a desire for emotional depth. In my practice, I support adults working through anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and relationship challenges. My approach is client-centered and highly experiential. Rather than just analyzing the past, we gently shift attention to what you are experiencing right now in your body. Drawing from EMDR, Brainspotting, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), we work to reconnect fragmented pieces of your experience to rebuild a sense of safety. For couples, I blend PACT and EFT to help partners co-regulate and build secure, resilient relationships. Therapy isn’t about fixing you; it’s about uncovering the capabilities you already carry. It is a privilege to offer a steady presence where we can slow down and help your true self flourish. I’m here and ready whenever you are.
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Anxiety
LGBTQ
Women's Issues
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Are you a BIPOC, First Gen, or Queer adult? I help adults heal from guilt, shame, and the pressure to shrink themselves so they can feel more at peace with their sense of self. In therapy, we explore how your body and nervous system hold stress and relational patterns, helping you feel grounded, connected, and safer in yourself and your relationships.
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Anxiety
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
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Hi!! I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in helping teens and young adults navigate anxiety, depression, life changes, identity exploration, and relationship problems of all kinds. Through an individualized approach, I empower my clients to navigate life's complexities, improve their well-being, and achieve their personal goals. I am passionate about treating you like an individual and a human, assisting you in achieving your own goals that YOU define, and accomplishing what is important to you. At the end of the day, it's all about what YOU value!
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Mood Disorders
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I naturally create a nurturing and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to share openly. I am deeply empathetic and intuitive, while also providing consistent, honest feedback to help clients recognize patterns and move toward change. My approach balances compassion with directness, supporting insight, self-awareness, and meaningful, lasting growth. I value collaboration and tailor therapy to each client's unique needs
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Trauma and PTSD
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Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California and I have been offering Psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and groups for the past 6 years. My own journey of healing, including navigating posttraumatic stress disorder, has profoundly shaped my approach to therapy. This personal experience, combined with years of professional practice, informs my integrative approach, which focuses on the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and spirit. I specialize in working with the nervous system and addressing conditions such as trauma, OCD, PTSD, and relational issues. My approach is rooted in understanding how these challenges affect the whole person, not just their thoughts or emotions, but also their physical and energetic well-being.
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Anxiety
Couples Counseling
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Welcome! I'm Ian, and I'm here to help you navigate life's challenges and uncover the strength to create meaningful change. Starting therapy can feel both exciting and intimidating, but my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore concerns like anxiety, depression, and self-care. I focus on helping clients develop assertive communication, healthy boundaries, and practical tools to enhance their relationships and overall quality of life. Therapy is a powerful tool for personal growth, and together, we can work toward building the fulfilling life you deserve. I'm here when you're ready to take that step.
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Choosing to begin therapy is a courageous step. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I provide a compassionate, grounded space where individuals and couples can explore challenges, heal from past wounds, and move toward meaningful change. I work with adults and couples navigating anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, faith, and trauma. My approach is relational and collaborative — I believe healing happens within safe, attuned connections. Together, we’ll work to understand patterns that may be keeping you stuck, while building practical tools to support emotional regulation, communication, and self-understanding. My work is informed by person-centered, cognitive behavioral, and attachment-based frameworks. I also integrate trauma-informed, psychodynamic, and existential perspectives, helping clients explore identity, purpose, and the deeper narratives shaping their lives. I obtained a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. I have a background in behavioral therapy and have worked in several different settings including school, group settings, residential facilities, and private practice. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply seeking clarity, therapy can be a place to slow down and reconnect with yourself. My role is not to “fix” you, but to walk alongside you as you strengthen resilience, deepen insight, and move toward the life and relationships you want with yourself and others. I welcome clients from diverse cultural, spiritual, and relational backgrounds, and I am committed to creating an inclusive, affirming therapeutic environment. If you're ready to begin, I’d be honored to support you.
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Hi! It’s nice to meet you, and I’m glad you’re considering therapy. My name is Elisa and I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who values authenticity, strong rapport, and a compassionate, collaborative approach to therapy. I bring experience working across school-based, residential, and outpatient settings, which has shaped a flexible, grounded style that allows me to meet clients where they are in their healing process. I focus on creating a space that feels warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental from the very beginning. My goal is to help you build confidence, better understand your emotions, and feel supported as you move toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.
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Depression
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Hello, I’m Lauren, and I have been dedicated to the field of therapy and mental health since 2021, building on my experience in the public health sector that dates back to 2017. With a background in gerontology and public health, I bring a comprehensive perspective to my practice, integrating insights from public health into my approach to mental health treatment. I hold a Master’s in Social Work, which equips me with the tools to effectively address and treat various mental health conditions, helping clients navigate their challenges and improve their overall well-being. I am truly passionate about my work and believe that the field of mental health is innovative, supportive, and transformative. My enthusiasm for therapy is evident in the way I engage with my clients, as I strive to create a nurturing environment that fosters growth and healing. Outside of my professional life, I enjoy spending time outdoors, love animals, and trying new creative activities. This holistic approach to life and well-being informs my therapy and enriches the collaborative journey I take with my clients.
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Addiction
Family Conflict
Parenting
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As a provider, my greatest strengths lie in my deep empathy, active listening, and a commitment to mindful curiosity. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and I strive to create a safe, supportive space where your unique story can be truly heard and valued. Rather than simply diagnosing a problem, I listen for the 'hidden' stories of your strengths and values that often get overshadowed. My approach to active listening is about more than just understanding; it’s about standing alongside you to deconstruct the challenges you face and uncover the skills you already possess. Together, we will collaborate to rewrite the narratives that no longer serve you, fostering a therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect, and the reclamation of your personal agency.
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Depression
Life Transitions
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Hi, I’m Dr. Amanda Hart, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. I provide therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and life transitions for adolescents and adults, including difficulty adjusting to changes in relationships, work, or daily life functioning. I also work with individuals seeking support for emotional regulation, coping skills, confidence, and improving overall daily functioning and performance in personal goals. My clinical experience includes both outpatient and inpatient mental health settings, allowing me to support a wide range of symptom severity and clinical needs. My approach is integrative and holistic, incorporating CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based interventions. Treatment is tailored to each client’s goals and focuses on building practical coping strategies, self-compassion, and long-term emotional resilience. I strive to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel understood and supported. My goal is to help you move forward with greater clarity, stability, and hope.
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Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
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It is always a privilege to partner with clients on their journey to improved mental health. I work with clients to discover their value and process through past hurts and traumas. I provide a safe place to process current and past issues and also provide psychoeducation so clients can learn new, healthy coping skills. I refer to myself as a tour guide on the road to healing.
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Coping Skills
Crisis Intervention
Military/Veterans
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As a Clinical Licensed Social worker with over 10 years of experience, I bring deep understanding of the complexities of mental health to my work with clients. With a strong background in social services, I have developed a particular expertise in working with adolescents struggling with severe mental health. My experience as a foster parents has given me a unique perspective on the challenges faced by vulnerable population, and I am passionate about advocating for the well-being of children and families. My work with veterans has allowed me to develop a specialized understanding of unique needs and challenges faced by military families and veteran. I am committed to providing compassionate, evidence based therapy that empowers clients to achieve their goals and improve their overall well being.
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Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
A UC Berkeley alumni and Master’s degree graduate from the University of San Francisco, my specialties include working with people experiencing major life transitions, grief/loss and relationship struggles. You can expect me to be warm, light hearted and genuinely engaged. I aim to build a safe and non-judgmental environment to explore new areas of growth and healing. Bay Area native, residing in Northern California I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) providing individual therapy via Telehealth. My background as a musician gives me a creative approach in working with individuals.
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Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
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I specialize in trauma, depression and anxiety. I have worked in many therapeutic settings, with individuals experiencing moderate to severe symptoms of trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety. I enjoy working with individuals that are motivated to engage in deep self-reflection, seeking understanding of past experiences and their impact on current struggles and committed to healing and growth, showing a readiness to work through difficult emotions and patterns in order to create lasting change.
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Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Depression
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I believe in the value of building a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship to tap into your internal strength, self-expertise, and self-expression to promote growth and support healing. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, #126521, in California, and I graduated with a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Expressive Arts Therapy from California Institute of Integral Studies in 2015.
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Addiction
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
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As a supportive therapist, I fully assist clients to achieve empowerment and life of satisfaction. I effectively collaborate with clients to increase self-compassion and supportive social connections to live a life of independence and courage. With non-judgmental empathy, I listen to help clients understand their losses and even unendurable psychological pains, and provide ongoing support with therapeutic insight and expertise in a confidential setting.
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Couples Counseling
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
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Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Art Therapist. I received my Masters from Loyola Marymount University and have been practicing for 6 years. I have experience working with clients of all ages, but I am truly passionate about helping transitioned age youth (17-25), adults, and the elderly. I hope to be part of your therapeutic journey by using a variety of evidence-based approaches to support your treatment, empower you to find solutions, and help you develop individualized coping skills.
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ADHD
LGBTQ
Self Esteem
I’m a licensed therapist who works with people who tend to think deeply, feel intensely, and want more than surface-level change. My approach is integrative and depth-oriented, drawing from a handful of therapeutic modalities that I find the most meaningful and supportive. This allows us to explore both the underlying patterns shaping your experiences and the practical ways those patterns show up in your day-to-day life. I draw from evidence-based approaches while keeping the work grounded and human. Above all, I aim to offer a space where you can feel understood, challenged in the right ways, and supported as you move toward a version of your life that feels more like your own.
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Anxiety
Mood Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
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Hi, I am a licensed therapist specializing in anxiety, relationship challenges, and emotional intensity. I am trained in evidence-based approaches including CBT, EFT, and DBT-informed care, and I integrate Certified Trauma Stabilization (TIST) to support clients in building safety, regulation, and deeper self-understanding. My approach is collaborative, direct, and focused on helping you break unhelpful patterns, strengthen relationships, and feel more grounded and in control of your life.
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Anxiety
Coping Skills
Self Esteem
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Do you struggle with people-pleasing, anxiety, depression, internalized and/or externalized anger, or managing emotions in general in a healthy manner? Did you experience childhood trauma and feel like you grew up too fast? Were you labeled "different," "the "caretaker," "black sheep," or "troublemaker"? I teach people how to prioritize and honor all parts of themselves, not just the "desirable" ones. We will work through parts people generally dismiss and ignore such as anger, resentment, shame, and disgust, and learn how to embrace them gracefully. I'll teach you the skills to feel more at peace. As your therapist, I will be challenging and direct, yet empathetic and compassionate. I will challenge you through introspective questioning that will lead you to your own answers. I help you take what you've learned and apply it to your own life by giving you things to think about and work on between sessions, along with resources and handouts to remember. I hope you'll witness yourself feeling more empowered, confident, and more at peace with yourself as my other clients have. You will notice your relationships evolve and change, which can be scary! Rest assured, you will be provided with skills to gracefully go through them. Everything you seek is already inside you. All I’m doing is helping you remember.
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Family Therapy
Addiction
As a therapist, I use a trauma-informed, client-centered approach grounded in compassion and respect. I enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, and I strive to create a safe, supportive space where they feel heard and understood. My goal is to positively impact their lives by helping them build insight, resilience, and meaningful change. I see myself as someone who is deeply committed to understanding each client’s unique experience. I focus on listening with empathy and without judgment, so clients feel safe, heard, and respected. I believe that understanding a person’s emotions, background, and patterns is essential to providing meaningful support. Overall, I aim to combine compassion with evidence-based practice, continuously growing as a therapist while supporting clients in a thoughtful, personalized, and respectful way.
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