165 licensed providers matched your needs
Steven Nelson, LMFT
Hello, my name is Steven Nelson, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over nine years of clinical experience. My professional background includes focus in working with individuals, helping each person navigate their unique journey toward healing, personal growth, and emotional well-being. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with people from diverse backgrounds and professions, including first responders, law enforcement personnel, active-duty military members and their families, nurses, attorneys, and many others facing a wide range of life challenges.
Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Anger management, Stress, Alcohol use, Bipolar disorder, Coping skills, Codependency, Divorce, Domestic violence, Family conflict, Eating disorders, Behavioral issues, Gambling, Internet addiction, Grief, Marital discord, Emotional disturbance, Men's issues, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, Substance use disorder, OCD, Spirituality, Self esteem, School issues, Sleep or insomnia, Problems with video game use, Trauma and PTSD
Behavioral issues
Laura Mason, LCSW
My name is Laura. Psychotherapy can offer you a safe space to talk openly about your concerns and find possible solutions to build coping skills. When you are experiencing emotional distress, relationship issues or major life changes, therapy can provide you with a safe, nonjudgmental space to talk through your feelings. It allows you the opportunity to reflect, feel heard, and come up with ways to adapt and grow. I look forward to being part of your journey and I hope to empower you with the skills and insight that you need to thrive.
Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Grief, ADHD
Behavioral issues
Dr. Alex Alexander, LMFT
Highly experienced psychotherapist with a solution focus orientation. Effective history with all agres and wide range of issues. Skills at assessing and then providing steps to help clients achieve their goals. Provides easy to understand skills and techniques for clients to ude between sessions. Able to help clients better manage their challenges.
Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Coping skills, OCD, Stress, Anger management, Career counseling, Grief, Parenting, Self esteem, Sleep or insomnia, Spirituality, Trauma and PTSD, Life transitions
Behavioral issues
Craig Nishioka, LCSW
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 13 years of experience helping individuals navigate life's most difficult transitions. Since 2013, I have dedicated my practice to empowering clients through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), providing them with the practical tools needed to break the cycle of negative thinking and reclaim their mental well-being. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and stress-related disorders by identifying the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Anxiety, Depression, Adoption, Childhood abuse/neglect, Child or adolescent, Grief, Coping skills, Men's issues, Life transitions, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, Stress
Behavioral issues
Jazmin Alvarado, CSWA
Hi, I'm Jazmin Alvarado (she/her), an Associate Clinical Social Worker. I support those navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, life transitions, and identity exploration. My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and culture/identity affirming. I bring a holistic lens to our work, integrating somatic tools, nervous system education, and practical strategies to help you empower your daily life. I understand how complex life can get when you're juggling family roles, mental health, and personal growth. Let’s work together to find your version of calm, clarity, and confidence.
Anxiety, Depression, Family conflict, Women's issues, Spirituality, Sex positive/poly/kink-friendly, Self esteem, Relationships, Self harming, Child or adolescent, Coping skills, Divorce, Grief, Life transitions, Adoption, Autism spectrum disorders, Childhood abuse/neglect, Codependency, Developmental disorders, Eating disorders, Gender dysphoria and gender-affirming approaches to treatment, Infertility, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Social media, Weight loss, Trauma and PTSD, School issues
Behavioral issues
Garika Williams, LPCC
Hello, my name is Garika, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience in the mental health field since 2014. I am passionate about supporting others in gaining deeper self-understanding, build effective coping skills, and develop a greater sense of empowerment in their lives. My approach is grounded in providing a safe, nonjudgmental space where all thoughts, feelings, and experiences are welcome. I currently only see individuals.
Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Academic underachievement, Anger management, Coping skills, Family conflict, Gender dysphoria and gender-affirming approaches to treatment, Stress, Life coaching, Life transitions, Sex positive/poly/kink-friendly, Marital and premarital, School issues, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, Peer relationship, Self esteem, Social media, Grief, Adoption, Childhood abuse/neglect, Dual diagnosis, Parenting, Women's issues, Sports performance, Problems with video game use, Relationships, Marital discord, Career counseling, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns
Behavioral issues
Cindy Nguyen Nguman, LCSW
Hi! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering virtual therapy across California. My style is warm, collaborative, and rooted in real connection. I specialize in helping young adults and professionals manage anxiety, depression, relationships, identity, self-esteem, and life transitions, including career and modern dating struggles. Clients describe me as bubbly, approachable, and easy to connect with. I genuinely enjoy bringing humor, creativity, and compassion into the therapeutic process, creating a space where you feel safe, seen, and empowered to grow. I also enjoy working with LGBTQ and AAPI clients.
Anxiety, Depression, Life transitions, Relationships, Career counseling, Behavioral issues, Child or adolescent, Coping skills, Emotional disturbance, Grief, Life coaching, Peer relationship, Stress, Social media, Self esteem, School issues, Academic underachievement, Childhood abuse/neglect, Gender dysphoria and gender-affirming approaches to treatment, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, ADHD, Adoption, Addiction, Alcohol use, Anger management, Autism spectrum disorders, Bipolar disorder, Chronic Relapse, Chronic illness, Chronic impulsivity, Chronic pain, Codependency, Divorce, Domestic violence, Dual diagnosis, Domestic abuse, Eating disorders, Family conflict, Gambling, Hoarding, Infertility, Infidelity, Internet addiction, Issues with pornography use, Marital and premarital, Marital discord, OCD, Oppositional defiance, Parenting, Prenatal, pregnancy, postpartum, Problems with video game use, Self harming, Sexual abuse, Sex positive/poly/kink-friendly, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, Sleep or insomnia, Sports performance, Substance use disorder, Suicidal ideation, Teen violence, Trauma and PTSD, Weight loss, Women's issues
Behavioral issues
Cheryl Maddern, LMFT
Sometimes, things in life, happen that causes significant stress, sadness and anxiety. Your improvement is my only concern during sessions. I am passionate about your wellbeing and can offer a variety of techniques to help you. We will talk about your goals for therapy and decide what approach would work best for you. We will work together to identify the issues, ways to cope and finding solutions. During my twenty-five years of providing therapy I have learned that not one type of therapy suits everyone. My approach will be designed for your situation. I welcome the opportunity to talk with you.
Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Bipolar disorder, Codependency, Dual diagnosis, Emotional disturbance, Chronic impulsivity, Divorce, Coping skills, Anger management, Alcohol use, Child or adolescent, Domestic violence, Domestic abuse, Grief, Family conflict, Life transitions, Peer relationship, Parenting
Behavioral issues
Anne San Juan, LMFT
I am your local therapist. I utilize solution focused therapy and family dynamic therapy. I am trauma informed and trained in NLP and MER. I’m straightforward and matter-of-fact. I have no judgment and I seek to assist you in putting the pieces of yourself and your life together so that you can create the life you can be happy in. We work on processing the issue, taking stock of the options, changing perspectives, making decisions and acknowledging the lessons that have been learned. I truly enjoy working with clients and being a witness to the transformation that can occur as part of our sessions.
Addiction, Anxiety, Child or adolescent, Depression, Family conflict, Grief, Spirituality, Women's issues
Behavioral issues
Tasha Peterson, LCSW
I am passionate about working with marginalized groups. I have experienced challenges myself as a woman and a minority. I like to be of support to others who have experienced adversity. I have treated individuals with stress, anxiety, depression, anger management, relationship issues, identity issues, life transitions, grief and trauma. Cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and acceptance and commitment therapy are some of the modalities I utilize. Thus, I work from a person-centered approach. I am willing to move at a pace that is best suited for you in the therapeutic process.
Anxiety, Depression, Coping skills, Stress, Relationships, Anger management, Behavioral issues, Autism spectrum disorders, Codependency, Divorce, Family conflict, Grief, Infertility, Infidelity, Learning disabilities, Developmental disorders, Life coaching, Life transitions, Parenting, Peer relationship, Prenatal, pregnancy, postpartum, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, Self esteem, Women's issues, Trauma and PTSD, Academic underachievement
Behavioral issues
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Can psychologists diagnose or prescribe medication in San Diego?
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