Therapists near me in San Diego, CA

Finding the best therapist in San Diego, CA can make all the difference when you’re ready to focus on your mental health. With 72 verified therapists in San Diego and across California who support clients across San Diego, you can find your best therapist match by by therapeutic approach—such as solution-focused therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)—and the areas you’d like to work on like anxiety, trauma, relationships, or life transitions to find the best fit for your goals. Each therapist on Grow Therapy is Grow Therapy-verified, accepting new clients, and has upcoming availability within the next few days, so you can access care without long wait times.

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Hi, I’m Marguerite. I earned my Masters in Social Work from the University of Michigan and have over 5 years of experience providing therapy to children, families, and adults. I’m a DBT, Somatic, and Trauma-informed therapist based in Los Angeles. I support individuals navigating anxiety, life transitions, identity exploration, and experiencing big emotions and relationship challenges in feeling more grounded, connected, and aligned. My approach is compassionate, affirming, and collaborative. I integrate DBT skills, somatic therapy, mindfulness, and emotional regulation tools to help you reconnect with your body, build self-trust, and navigate stress and relationships more effectively. As a bilingual English and Spanish speaking therapist who identifies as Black and Afro-Latina, I honor the ways culture, identity, and life experiences shape emotional well-being. Together, we create a space for meaningful healing, growth, and lasting change.
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Yes, life can be difficult, and you're here looking for help. For 35 years I've helped people like you look at their lives. I've helped them find ways to directly look at the pain, fear, anger, shame, depression, trauma, and other struggles that feel overwhelming. More importantly, I've helped people move beyond today's focus on pain and struggle to discover new ways to manage their lives, to suffer less, to feel more space, trust, and aliveness.
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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve emotional well-being through a holistic, integrative approach. Drawing from modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, somatic techniques, and mindfulness practices, I tailor my work to meet each client’s unique needs. I am committed to providing a supportive and collaborative environment where clients can safely explore their feelings, identify practical solutions, and build on their strengths. My goal is to empower clients to develop effective coping strategies and reconnect with their values, fostering resilient and meaningful change in their lives.
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I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Pasadena, passionate about helping people move past the patterns that make them feel "stuck." As an Asian American therapist, I understand the unique pressures of navigating cultural expectations, family dynamics, and the pursuit of success. Life often feels like a constant cycle of trying to keep up—with professional demands, relationships, or heavy expectations. My goal is to create a space where you don’t have to "perform" or have all the answers. Instead, we can slow down and really look at what’s happening beneath the surface of your life. I work with introspective individuals ready for deeper change. Many of my clients are high-achievers who have "made it" on the outside, but internally battle feelings of shame, people-pleasing, or boundary struggles. Whether you’re processing complex family history, navigating identity challenges, or feeling burnt out, I’m here to walk alongside you. My approach blends two core principles: understanding your history and listening to your body. I use an intersubjective approach, which means we work together—using our relationship as a window into how you connect with the world. I also integrate the Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) to help you get more comfortable in your own skin. This is about more than just insight; it’s about learning to calm your nervous system so you can navigate life without feeling constantly on edge. Ultimately, I want to help you move toward a life that feels authentically yours. By bringing hidden patterns into the light, we can reclaim your stability and freedom. You don’t have to carry the weight of the past alone.
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Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, past experiences, or life stressors that makes it difficult to feel calm, confident and fully present in their lives. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression and challenges that can leave people feeling stuck, discouraged, and disconnected. Relationships might feel overly painful, or seem to start out great, but inevitably end with disappointment. People might feel they can't trust themselves, which can lead to hopelessness, despair and even depression. Some may have things sorted pretty well, but there's that one area that seems to poison the well and whatever you try, it just won't change. Whatever it might be, my approach is compassionate, collaborative, empowering and practical. I integrate trauma-informed modalities such as EMDR, DBT, Mindfulness and Somatic/body-based approaches to help my clients better understand their emotions, cope better and create meaningful change. I have helped people in community mental health, acute crisis and in private practice. Most recently, I worked within a DBT Team, helping people learn to heal from trauma, narcissistic and other abuse, and the characterological issues that can follow, to restructure and rebuild their lives. I also welcome conversations about meaning, purpose and the spiritual dimensions of healing when that is important to the client.
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Hello and Welcome! I’m grateful you’re here and choosing to prioritize yourself, even if it didn’t feel easy to take this step. A little bit about me: I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 16 years of clinical experience working with people across a wide range of life challenges from anxiety, depression, and chronic stress to relationship struggles, health issues, life transitions, parenting pressures, and trauma recovery. I’ve supported clients in individual, couples, family, and group settings. Many of the clients I work with are used to being the strong one, the one that holds everything together for everyone else... but who don’t often have space to tend to their own needs. In our work together, we’ll slow things down enough to understand what’s been weighing on you and why sometimes it feels so hard to move forward. Therapy with me is practical, supportive, and focused on helping you feel more grounded, steady, and confident in your day-to-day life. We’ll work on quieting the critical inner voice, easing anxiety and stress, and creating space for choices that feel more aligned with who you are and what you need right now. If you’re ready for support that feels warm, thoughtful, and real... and a place where you don’t have to hold everything together... I’d be honored to walk alongside you :)
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Anxiety
Life Transitions
Peer Relationships
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Hello! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with a trauma-informed, somatic & relational approach to therapy. I work with thoughtful adults who want to understand themselves more deeply, reconnect with their bodies, and create more ease and clarity in their relationships. My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in nervous system education—supporting meaningful, lasting change rather than quick fixes.
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I specialize in relationship issues, supporting young adults, couples and families. Attachment injuries and loss can affect how we feel about ourselves and limit our engagement with others. I can help you identify and let go of emotional reactivity and defensiveness. I offer Somatic therapy and EMDR to support people struggling with post-traumatic stress. Processing trauma in this way helps release emotional charge stored in the body to overcome past experiences that hold us back from living life fully. If you feel that you are stuck in a loop, this work can help you let go and move on. Being Daoist, I value living authentically, inner peace, and aligning with nature.
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I am a compassionate and collaborative therapist who values creating a safe, supportive space for clients to explore their experiences with honesty and curiosity. As a bilingual Latina therapist, I bring an understanding of cultural identity, family systems, and generational influences into the therapeutic process. My approach is trauma-informed and integrative, drawing from evidence-based practices while honoring each person’s unique story and strengths. I believe meaningful change begins with feeling understood, respected, and empowered within a strong therapeutic relationship.
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Self Esteem
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Hello and welcome, I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) with a practice rooted in curiosity, compassion, and deep respect for the human experience. My work is guided by the belief that healing emerges when we feel truly seen, heard, and held—an approach that honors both the conscious and unconscious dimensions of your inner life. I offer a holistic, integrative approach that engages mind, body, and spirit. I am certified in Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy, including ketamine-assisted sessions (KAP), and provide both preparation and integration support to help these experiences become a source of profound insight and growth. My practice moves beyond traditional talk therapy. I see storytelling not just as expression, but as a doorway to transformation. Through connecting with the body and attending to the felt sense of experience, clients can shift entrenched patterns, reclaim fragmented parts of themselves, and cultivate lasting change. By exploring both the personal and archetypal dimensions of your inner world, we work to cultivate resilience, confidence, and a deeper sense of trust in yourself and in life’s unfolding. Healing is not simply intellectual—it is a process of reconnecting with the wholeness of who you are, integrating the wounded, the wise, and the curious parts of yourself to step more fully into your life.
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Life Transitions
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I'm a graduate of Smith School of Social Work, and a licensed psychotherapist. Over the past 15 years I've worked in clinical and educational settings. I am flexible in my approach. I trust clients’ innate capacity to heal and emphasize their ability to notice, regulate, and build on their own bodily wisdom. At the same time, I take an active, attuned role—offering moment-to-moment guidance to help organize experience and support nervous system regulation.
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Welcome! My name is Maria Acosta, I am a bilingual and bicultural psychotherapist with 11 years of experience working with adults struggling with Depression, Anxiety and/or Trauma. It is not easy to open up and share our struggle, only when we feel safe and contained we can take that scary step, and eventually find the relief we are looking for. I am passionate about supporting adults in their journeys to mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.
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Life Transitions
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Feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or struggling with emotional regulation, self esteem or in your relationships? You don’t have to figure it out alone. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can slow down, feel truly heard, and begin to understand yourself with more clarity and compassion. My approach is both gentle and honest—I’ll meet you where you are, while also helping you move toward meaningful change. I integrate trauma-informed care (including EMDR), relationship-focused work, and practical tools to support communication, parenting, and life transitions such as immigration, separation, or divorce. I also provide a neurodivergence-affirming space where all parts of you are welcome. Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel more grounded, connected, and at ease in yourself and your relationships.
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Depression
Men's Issues
Racism
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I received my Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology (now Sofia University) in 2012. In addition to my graduate training, I hold certifications in Psychedelic Integration, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Somatic Therapy, and yoga instruction. Before beginning my private practice, I worked in a range of clinical and community settings, including psychiatric facilities, community mental health programs, group rehabilitation homes, and correctional institutions. My experience includes supporting migrants, minors, and adults; individuals detoxing from drugs and alcohol; and clients participating in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy integration groups. I have had the privilege of working with people of all ages, gender identities, racial backgrounds, and mental health concerns. In my private practice, I currently focus on working with adults navigating the effects of complex trauma, depression, anxiety, major life transitions, existential questions, chronic illness, neurodivergence, and non-ordinary states of consciousness. Many of the therapeutic modalities I use are those that have deeply transformed my own life. I am passionate about sharing the tools and practices that have supported my healing, in service of others’ growth and our collective wellbeing. I also offer sliding scale options for those who need them—please don’t hesitate to reach out if this would make therapy more accessible for you. YES I DO TAKE KAISER! The option might not appear unless you have received a referral. Please contact four08-402-4385 or kaisersupport at growtherapy dot com for help with this process!
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Anxiety
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I am a mother, an interdisciplinary artist, and a Depth Psychology-Intergrative Therapy and Healing Practices Ph.D. candidate. I have over 10 years of experience in the mental health field working with people experiencing mild to severe symptoms. As an intern, I provided psychotherapy to people diagnosed with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder and other psychotic disorders residing in a board-and-care facility. I facilitated psychotherapeutic process and topic groups, psychoeducation groups, mindfulness-based techniques for residents, and support groups for families. As an associate, I provided individual psychotherapy and family therapy to adolescents and adults participating in a partial hospitalization program (PHP), and intensive outpatient program (IOP). I facilitated psychoeducation group therapy for adolescents and adults in PHP and IOP programs utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Art Therapy, and Mindfulness. I currently provide individual psychotherapy to adults. I offer a holistic and trauma-informed perspective that focuses on strengthening the mind-body connection to promote wellness. I integrate decolonial work by bringing awareness to systemic and intergenerational traumas that affect people in the BIPOC community. As part of decolonizing therapy, I integrate ancestral healing practices and encourage my clients to explore their own ancestral lineage.
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Anxiety
Grief
Trauma and PTSD
You might be reading this because you or someone else is suffering. Possibly the life you worked for is in jeopardy because of a relationship. Maybe you are missing out by staying on the sidelines. Sometimes no matter how hard you try, you keep finding yourself in the same place again and again…STUCK. You can break the unhealthy patterns. Unfortunately, you might have to experience pain and emptiness to get better. I hope that you find the support and help you need. To change, the hardest part is starting. Reading this could be your start. You need success to build the confidence to believe you can overcome whatever has been stopping you. Part of my approach is to help you understand and make peace with your past, which provides the foundation to improve your life. While clarifying your dream and vision for your future. As a practitioner my focus is transformation. With work and practice you can move into mental and emotional wholeness. You can live the life of your dreams! Through purposeful action, you can create the life you want. I desire to serve you as a support, coach, and guide in partnering with you into living the life you deserve.
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I provide a safe place to explore and deal with difficult, ongoing, and often painful issues, using over twenty years of experience. I offer a simple and gentle approach that avoids re-traumatizing while working on understanding and discharging old traumas and stress. My trauma-informed, holistic approach includes somatic, emotional, and cognitive processing and integration. Healing is a double-sided process, working through healing the past while building and reinforcing your present sense of Self and interacting more successfully in your life. I am a trained Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practice Psychotherapy with multiple adjunct therapies to integrate mind and body with Somatic Experiencing (SE) and other Evidence Based Therapies such as EMDR, Life Goals, Whole Health, Movement Therapy, and more.
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Hi, I’m Dani! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology, and I’m really passionate about helping people feel more like themselves again. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, work stress, disordered eating, body image concerns, and LGBTQ+ identity exploration. I show up as warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative—I’ll meet you where you are, help you make sense of what you’re feeling, and support you in building tools that actually work in your day-to-day life. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, confident, and at home in your body and identity, so you can move through life with more ease and authenticity.
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Life Transitions
Self Esteem
Women's Issues
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Hi, I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California. I support women who feel stuck in unfulfilling relationships, carry the weight of wounds like feeling unseen or not enough, and are exhausted from trying to hold it all together. My purpose is to help you heal your past, build self-trust, and feel empowered to create the life and relationships you desire. With a warm, compassionate approach, we’ll explore what’s been holding you back and work to break free from old patterns. Together, we’ll strengthen your emotional tools and deepen your sense of worth, guiding you toward a more connected, confident, and fulfilling life.
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I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 15 years experience. I trained in Somatic Psychology at John F. Kennedy University. I have also trained at the Sensorimotor Institute for Trauma Treatment. I am a grief Counselor. I have a certificate in Nutritional Psychology. I work with adult individuals. My work integrates evidence based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). I work with Anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions and relationships. I work to help clients build resilience, a safe environment, boundaries and meaningful connections.
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Hi, glad you're here! I'm Maty, a California LMFT, and I work with adults who want deeper self-understanding, real change, and a greater sense of trust and safety within themselves. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, trauma, attachment patterns, life transitions, identity exploration, or the feeling of being stuck in the same loops even when they “know better” intellectually. My style is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. I integrate relational, attachment-oriented, psychodynamic, existential, and mindfulness-based approaches, with attention to the nervous system and what your body is communicating. Together, we’ll slow things down, get curious about patterns, and make space for the parts of you that have been working hard to protect you. I aim to create a therapy space that feels warm, human, and safe enough for your nervous system to exhale. Over time, clients often report feeling more grounded, less reactive, more connected to themselves, and more able to show up authentically in relationships and daily life.
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Military/Veterans
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I am a therapist dedicated to helping you move beyond feeling stuck in familiar, limiting patterns by exploring the deeper, often unconscious forces shaping your life. Drawing on a foundation in depth psychology and advanced training from the Pacifica Graduate Institute, I offer a unique, holistic approach that integrates both evidence-based, solution-oriented tools like CBT with transformative modalities such as Hypnotherapy and EMDR. Our work will go beyond symptom management to actively explore your inner world, including your personal myths and dreams, to uncover what's truly holding you back. You can expect a warm, safe, and creative partnership focused on achieving profound, lasting self-discovery and holistic
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LGBTQ
Mood Disorders
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over three decades of experience in mental health and clinical experience. I draw from 63 years of my own life experience as a gay man, educational (MSW from the University of Connecticut) and practical knowledge. Thus I understand what it’s like to be marginalized, and feel different like you don’t belong. I use a compassionate, non- judgmental, understanding, strength based approach by acknowledging and welcoming your whole person, body, mind, and spirit. I can help one understand who they are? where they've been? and how they can move forward in their life.
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Spirituality
Women's Issues
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My background includes training in somatic therapy, spiritual emergence, buddhist psychology, expressive arts, sandtray, rosen method bodywork, aikido, person centered and transpersonal therapy and diverse trainings in psychological methods for personal growth and healing. My approach is holistic and includes exploring mind, body and spirit connections. I have worked as a school counselor, a military family life consultant, in clinics and in private practice. Currently I work with individuals in private practice.
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Anxiety
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Family Conflict
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I imagine you found yourself here because there is something in your life that is not working for you, creating distress, inner conflict, or bringing you pain. OR maybe you are desiring inner change, to evolve and grow as a human, parent, partner, or spiritually. Maybe you want to dive into exploring who you are at your core, what you are capable of, or what truly makes you happy. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist having worked in the mental health field for over 15 years. I have worked in a variety of psychology settings, including working with incarcerated populations; at-risk populations, and severe mental illness, as well as teaching at the graduate level. These different areas provided me with various skills in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. I offer individual therapy to support and treat relational issues, anxiety, emotional distress, trauma, and life transitions. I take a collaborative approach with the intention to identify blocks and negative patterns and then release and clear them, while recognizing and building upon strengths, resources, and coping skills. I believe that therapy is an art as each client is unique. Together, we will develop the best therapeutic process for you. I will utilize the most credible interventions to support meaningful change.
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Anger Management
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Hi! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's in Counseling Psychology with a specialty in somatic, or body-oriented, psychology. I also have a Master's in Creative Writing, and lived as a lay monk in a Zen monastery in Japan. I help motivated young and middle-aged adults who tend to live "in their heads" become more composed, resilient, and effective in living according to their values. This is a problem common to folks with relationship challenges, PTSD, dissociation, anxiety, and mood disorders.
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Hello! I'm Claudia, a clinical social worker who has worked in the helping profession since 1993 and in the mental health field since 2001. I pride myself in creating a safe, supportive space where you can explore, heal, and resolve your concerns. I use a trauma-informed approach and a racial/social justice lens when working with individuals, couples and family members. I combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Somatic Experiencing interventions to foster self-awareness, promote emotional healing, and support embodiment/the felt sense.
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Grief
Life Transitions
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Hello, I’m Kayleigh Eden, a California-licensed clinical social worker and somatic therapist. My work centers grief, trauma, attachment, and the nervous system — and how healing becomes more possible when we remember that we exist in animal bodies in relationship with a living world. I specialize in working with grief in its many forms, including death, heartbreak, estrangement, developmental trauma, and the quieter grief of disconnection from self, body, and belonging. I am deeply informed by Somatic Experiencing and relational, trauma-informed care, and I approach therapy as a collaborative, embodied process rather than something to “fix.” I believe healing is nonlinear and moves in cycles of expansion and contraction. In our work together, we tend the nervous system, rebuild self-trust, and gently release patterns shaped by fear, shame, and survival. Sessions may include talk therapy, body awareness, values exploration, and creative reflection, all paced with care and attunement. My style is warm, grounded, and deeply relational. I hold space for both shadow and light, honoring the courage it takes to feel, remember, and choose yourself again. I believe love, pleasure, creativity, and connection are not luxuries, but essential medicines. If you are longing for greater safety in your body, clarity in your relationships, and a deeper sense of belonging and wholeness, I would be honored to walk alongside you.
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You've read the books. You have endlessly analyzed your sun, moon, and rising signs. Maybe you have even tried therapy before. And yet something still feels stuck, like there is a layer underneath the thinking that no amount of insight seems to reach. I'm Joanna, a licensed therapist in Long Beach, CA. I work with folks who are anxious, burned out, or carrying the weight of past experiences and are ready to try something that goes deeper than just talking about it. Using body-based techniques alongside conversation, I help people shift patterns they have been trying to change for years.
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My approach is client-centered and collaborative, rooted in the belief that healing begins by recognizing and building on each person’s unique strengths. Through hope-inducing relationships, goal-oriented work, and compassionate support, I help individuals move beyond trauma and toward empowered, meaningful change. My strengths are with sensitive, empathic, individuals struggling to find their voice. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I specialize in trauma-informed care, drawing from EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), somatic techniques, and strength-based approaches to support lasting healing and growth. I am EMDRIA-trained. I also hold certificates in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy utilizing Internal Family Systems Parts Works (inner ecosystem perspectives), and Somatic EMDR Therapy, which allow me to help clients reconnect with their bodies, identify stored trauma, and restore a sense of presence and safety.
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Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what’s next? I help highly sensitive people find clarity, connection, and a way forward that feels right for them. You might be someone who overthinks, questions yourself often, or feels like you’re in a transition—no longer who you were, but not quite sure who you’re becoming. In our work, we slow things down and listen more closely—to your body, your emotions, and your intuition. Together, we move from self-doubt toward trust, and toward a way of living that feels more aligned, creative, and easeful.
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
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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 5 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, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. 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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Hi, I'm Julie! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 7 years of experience providing one-on-one therapy. Reaching out for help is not always easy, but having someone present, engaged and caring on your team can help you navigate life’s challenges. Whether you have lost a loved one, are navigating a significant life transition, or just finding yourself feeling anxious or down, it would be a privilege to support you. I work to create a space that is warm, caring, and non-judgmental for you to be able to share what is messy and real. My method is rooted in the belief that each of us are experts in our own experience. Through this lens we can work together to make the changes you would like to see, whether it is issues arising in this moment or themes you want to explore.
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ADHD
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I am a therapist with a strong background in education, behavior analysis, and psychological research. I hold a doctorate in psychology, am a Licensed Clinical Counselor (LPCC), and am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). My work is highly data-informed and grounded in evidence-based treatment, with an emphasis on measurable outcomes and practical skill development. My clinical approach blends behavioral and cognitive strategies with mindfulness-based and somatic practices. I value the structure and effectiveness of behavioral interventions while also recognizing the importance of emotional awareness, nervous system regulation, and mind-body connection. This balanced approach allows me to support both observable behavior change and internal emotional processes. I place a strong emphasis on psychoeducation, helping clients understand the “why” behind their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so they can apply strategies more effectively in their daily lives. I aim to create a collaborative and supportive therapeutic environment that is both compassionate and goal-oriented, where clients feel understood while actively working toward meaningful and sustainable change.
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Tired of being at war with your own mind? If anxiety, self-criticism, or feeling "stuck" has you trapped in cycles of rumination, you're in the right place. I specialize in helping people make peace with inner chaos, not just manage symptoms, but transform your relationship with them so you can build a life of purpose from the inside out. Imagine noticing your inner critic without being controlled by it, or feeling anxiety rise and being able to get curious instead of consumed. I earned my Master's Degree in Social Work from San Diego State University and have been practicing for over five years. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and psychotherapist who believes healing happens in connection. My own lived experience with trauma and the transformative support I received inspired me to become the therapist I needed. This personal journey fuels a deep, empathetic commitment to walking alongside my clients with genuine understanding.
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Addiction
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 Love and work are essential to a meaningful life. Relationships with others define experience and work gives a sense of purpose. Disturbance in these affect well being and contribute to an overwhelmed response leading to collapse. As trauma is relational so is recovery and healing. Having the right therapeutic alliance is a key element and requires, attunement and constistency.  James has over 17 years of clinical experience treating diverse individuals in a variety of settings. As a Mind-Body-Awareness trained therapist, he works with adults having problems with anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. In addition to having a graduate degree in Social Work from San Jose State University; he also attended years of practicum training from the following: Certification in Somatic Experiencing from SE Trauma Institute; Sierra Institute for Contemporary Gestalt Training; Professional Training in Hakomi Mindfulness-Based Experiential Psychotherapy Santa Cruz; iRest Integrative Restoration, an evidence informed meditation practice for trauma; Certification in Satyananda Yoga Nidra; and Completion of 500 hours of Sivananda Yoga Teacher Training. 
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Autism
Fertility & Reproduction Issues
Parenting
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I'm Jaclyn, an individual and parenting support therapist in Southern California. I love working with parents trying their best to do it all. I have 18 years experience working with neurodivergent populations (primarily Autism and ADHD), not in behavior training but in gaining self-understanding and in helping them to determine and work toward their own goals for themselves (not simply society's goals for them). As a therapist, infertility/donor IVF warrior, and adoptive mom I also bring personal and professional experience into supporting people as they figure out their path to parenthood and later process the journey they've made.
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Anxiety
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
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Bienvenidas! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) serving clients in California and Colorado. My practice is rooted in a fat liberation lens, which means I actively support you in dismantling internalized and societal fatphobia to cultivate a compassionate relationship with your body. I provide a nurturing space to process life transitions, career changes, burnout, and the journey of becoming a cycle-breaker—particularly within the BIPOC community. As a first-generation daughter of immigrants, I hold deep respect for those who are new to therapy or returning to it. My goal is to create a culturally-grounded, safe environment where you can heal and grow. I am also trained in Brainspotting, a powerful tool we can use to access and process deep emotional pain and trauma that traditional talk therapy may not reach.
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Anxiety
Physical Health Condition
Women's Issues
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I’m a mental health provider who believes healing happens when we feel seen, supported, and connected to our own inner wisdom. My work blends evidence‑based approaches with a gentle, holistic lens, helping you better understand your patterns, reconnect with your body, and build a life that feels steadier and more aligned. I show up with warmth, clarity, and respect for your lived experience, and I’m committed to creating a space where you can move at your own pace and feel supported in meaningful, sustainable change.
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Anxiety
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
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Hi! I'm Sarath, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I help professional adults, especially first- and second-generation BIPOC individual, stop doubting themselves and start living more authentically. As a therapist of color, I understand what it means to move between worlds. My work is shaped by my lived experience and a deep commitment to helping others reconnect with their truth, their values, and their capacity for healing. Visit my website https://sarathsuon.com to learn more about my practice.
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Family Conflict
Life Transitions
Women's Issues
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Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California, providing individual therapy to adults of all ages facing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, cultural and identity issues, and life transitions. I especially love working with young adults and folks who may be new to therapy. Some of my areas of interest include adult parent-child relationships, relational trauma, loneliness, spirituality, career development, identity development, friendship, dating, and relationship satisfaction. I welcome and affirm clients from all racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities, religions, and nationalities. Practicing cultural sensitivity and humility, and working through an anti-racist and social justice lens are cornerstones of my work. I’ve been in practice for 8 years, earning my Masters in Counseling Psychology from The Wright Institute in Berkeley, California, and my Bachelors in Cultural Anthropology from the University of California at Berkeley. I love working with young adults in particular and have focused on this population for the past 6 years, working in the university and community college settings, serving primarily first-generation college students. I am passionate about and experienced in serving people from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, especially Latinx, AAPI, Black/African-American, and multi-ethnic individuals. *Please note that I may have additional appointment times available in addition to those listed here on the Grow site. If you would like to request a different appointment time outside of what is displayed here, please schedule an appointment at one of the times listed, and then send me a direct message through the Grow portal. Thank you!
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Intelligent

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Anxiety
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Trauma and PTSD
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I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with 9 years of experience. My clinical experience is working with individuals who are dealing with cancer and chronic illness, both from a personal and clinical perspective. I have successfully helped clients navigate through challenges such as anxiety, depression, and OCD. I enjoy the creative collaborative process of utilizing Exposures and Response Prevention with my clients. Clients learn somatic techniques to help with anxiety and OCD. I am also trained in EMDR which helps reprocess triggering or traumatic thoughts. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and ultimately find healing and growth.
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Anxiety
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
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I am a board-certified Music Therapist and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 14 years of experience, serving clients across California and Colorado. My own journey informs my work: I grew up in California and built a successful business before transitioning my life to Colorado. I then spent two years as a digital nomad—traveling by car across the US and living abroad for 1.5 years—all while managing and growing my business. I understand how to maintain excellence while in motion, and I use an IFS-informed somatic and creative approach to help you find that same internal groundedness and freedom.
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Challenging

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Depression
Family Conflict
Spirituality
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Hi! My name is Alex and I'm excited about the potential of working with you in developing a sense of integration and resilience in your life. Are you feeling stuck? Dissatisfied in your relationships and/or work? Disconnected from a sense of deeper purpose? Feel that there is the potential for greater richness and joy in life, but it is just out of reach? Rooted in a compassionate curiosity, our work would explore these themes through inquiry into the dynamic between your conscious, unconscious, somatic, and relational self. Using a holistic lens we can unpack the how's and why's of your patterns; gaining insight into your emotions and experiences, and work towards greater self-awareness and well-being. From a somatic, psychodynamic approach we will focus on the connection between the body and the mind, and how emotions and past experiences can be stored in the body and affect an your mental and physical well-being. Through the use of techniques such as mindfulness, breathwork, and body-based exercises, you will become more aware of your physical sensations and how they are connected to your thoughts and emotions. This may also include exploring early childhood experiences, family dynamics, and past traumas, as well as working through issues related to relationships, self-esteem, and personal growth.
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Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
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Welcome, I’m Sam Moglen, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing therapy for individuals throughout California via online sessions. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by grief, anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Therapy can help you feel more grounded, more connected, and more at ease in your daily life. My approach is warm, collaborative, and attuned to your nervous system. I integrate EMDR, somatic therapy, and nervous system-based approaches to help you process difficult experiences and shift patterns that no longer serve you. Rather than just talking about problems, we’ll gently work with both your thoughts and your body’s responses so you can experience lasting change, not just temporary relief.
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Grief
Life Transitions
Spirituality
Welcome! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in CA. I received my master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco and have over ten years of experience supporting adults through grief, life transitions, spiritual questions, and identity shifts. I offer focused, short-term therapy designed to help you move through a specific issue in a clear and intentional way. Together, we identify one primary area of concern and work toward meaningful movement within 6–10 sessions. My approach is deep yet efficient — helping you access insight, emotional clarity, and practical change without staying in therapy indefinitely. My practice hours are Monday–Friday, 10:00am–2:00pm (Pacific Time). I do not offer early morning, evening, or weekend sessions at this time. If these hours do not work for your schedule, I encourage you to find a therapist whose availability better supports your needs.
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Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
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Hi, I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I earned my master’s degree from UC Berkeley and have been practicing for 10 years. I specialize in helping individuals and families who have faced challenging experiences and are struggling with anxiety, depression, or PTSD. My goal is to provide a supportive space where you can build effective coping skills, find relief from stress, and regain a sense of control over your life.
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Anxiety
Depression
Coping Skills
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Hi there, I'm Mandy. Are you feeling stuck or held back from the life you truly want to live? Life’s challenges—stress, pain, and unresolved experiences—often settle in our bodies, shaping how we move through the world. These experiences impact our nervous system, relationships, and sense of safety until we learn to work with them. By gently turning toward these parts of ourselves, we create space for healing and growth. My goal is to support you to feel heard, seen, and empowered to transform these challenges. Through mind-body-spirit integration, you'll reconnect, find balance, and discover what transformation means for you.
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Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
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Difficulty relaxing? Constantly overthinking? Overwhelmed by your emotions? Feeling stuck? My name is Danielle, and I specialize in supporting women who are struggling to manage anxiety, panic, low self-esteem, PTSD and/or a pattern of unhealthy relationships. Women who may be frustrated that their coping tools are no longer working, or those who feel ready to shift from managing their emotional pain to healing it. Although it can be therapeutic to talk about our problems, I believe that we need to feel our emotions to truly heal. I specialize in using Brainspotting and somatic techniques to support you in healing emotional stress/trauma and creating a stronger relationship with yourself. I approach therapy with an open mind and heart, providing a safe space to address your concerns without shame or judgment. I believe that you are the expert on yourself, and my role is to support and guide you toward healing whatever is keeping you stuck.
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Anxiety
Life Transitions
Women's Issues
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Do you find yourself emotionally overwhelmed, and overthinking, no matter what you do? Maybe you’ve done self-work, but are still feeling hypervigilant, chronically tense, unable to trust yourself or others, wondering if there’s something wrong with you . Thinking there’s no way out of the fear and pain. But you’re ready to make a change. You want to understand what’s happening in your nervous system and have the change be felt in it too. You’re ready to feel confident to move through challenges quicker. Most of all, you’re ready to heal with your body and feel like yourself again. I want to help you get there. Hi, I am Albania, a Somatic Experiencing Pracititoner and EMDR Therapist. I support overwhelmed and exhausted women who feel stuck in cycles of overthinking and burnout despite trying to feel better, so they can regulate their nervous system, feel more safe in their bodies, and live within their capacity. I’ll meet you where you are on your unique journey. You’re the expert in your life, and I’m here to guide you, to get curious about yourself and what’s still being held in your body to be gently released. A life where you feel more at ease and confident is possible. You don’t have to continue being stuck in painful cycles, and you don’t have to do it alone. Schedule an appointment with me today I can’t wait to hear from you. This is for you if... -You are ready to do the body-led practices, and less talking. -No active addictions or severe mental health diagnosis, that is best served in-person with a specialized provider. -I have an affinity to working with those over 30 years and older, and BIPOC, women, but all are welcomed.
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