Therapists in San Diego, CA

I view therapy as an self-discovery process and our therapy relationship is central to changes. I engage you in the here and now and help you focus on your experiences and to identify and act on your choices. That means not focusing on what you should" do but rather on what you want and can do; given your life situation. My interactions with you are to assist you be fully vibrant; coherent; and to express yourself clearly in relationships. I promote awareness of your internal processes (thinking and feeling; ) and your external experiences. I will suggest experimenting with new behaviors."

My goal is to create a safe place to explore thoughts; feelings; and experiences that cause you pain and maybe difficulty in relationships; work; and/or daily life. Through this process we will create goals and a plan to reach your specific goals. As a therapist; I bring 20 years of experience working with individuals from many walks of life. My areas of focus include men’s issues; anxiety; depression; substance use; life transitions; personal & professional relationships; trauma and Veteran needs. I have training in cognitive-behavioral approaches; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy; and psychodynamic approaches.

Hello! My name is Dr. Alexander Johnson and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist with over 8 years of clinical experiencing helping individuals from all walks of life navigate some of the most challenging moments as well as reflecting back on past traumas in a safe and supportive empathic environment. I practice primarily from a psychodynamic framework; which emphasizes overarching themes and processes. That means I'm not typically going to directly tell you what to do or give you specific advice; but will instead work with you to find out what YOU want to do; and help you feel capable of making that happen!

Hello; I am Tina Johnson Hollman; a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am here to support you in your courageous therapeutic journey towards awareness; growth; and healing. I have over 13 years of professional experience. I use a Client Centered approach to help clients improve their overall well-being; manage stress; anxiety; and depression; improve self-esteem; and increase motivation to achieve their goals. It is my passion to be of service to people; and provide empathy; education; compassion; respect; and kindness to each individual.

I have been a Licensed Psychologist for over 25 years! We will work together to develop your treatment plan and achieve your goals. I do text messaging only on Talk Space and have found it surprisingly beneficial to clients who have busy schedules; enjoy the flexibility of reaching out day or night and getting a response vs. waiting for a scheduled appointment; and like expressing their feelings/thoughts in writing. It is also helpful to be able to easily re-visit the sessions later on and pick up where we left off. I foster growth in my clients and it is gratifying to see people change and live a better life!!

Jasmine Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social worker who has specialized for 11 years in work dealing with trauma; daily life stressors; mood disorders; and behavioral issues. She mainly works with youths; adults and families on developing a sense of self worth and self acceptance. She currently specializes in various evidenced based practices including CBT; AFCBT; Crises Intervention; and TFCBT.

I am licensed with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions; trauma and abuse; coping with grief and loss; & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect; sensitivity; and compassion. I believe therapy is a process; and take a conversational approach with clients. My approaches tend to focus on our thought paterns; identifying distorted thinking; and learning how that affects us in our daily lives. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

With over 12 years’ experience; I have worked with diverse clients from children to elderly; experiencing a wide range of issues; including drugs and alcohol addictions; anxiety; depression; ADHD; anger management; relationship issues; and a broad spectrum of mental illness. I have worked across various setting; including clinic; out-patient; in-home; community; and within school settings.I utilize various therapy models to provide empathetic; supportive and yet directive; counseling style to empower clients to explore and resolve ambivalence and enhance motivation for positive change in their life.

I support individuals healing from burnout; trauma; grief; or adjusting to a major life change like starting college; changing careers; or having children. This is an inclusive and affirming space where all aspects of your identity are welcome and respected. My approach is to guide you in processing emotions in a way that leaves you feel more grounded and calm; ready to take on each day. You'll learn techniques to regulate your nervous system; heal your triggers; tap into your own internal guidance system; and feel more at ease in your daily life.

I have been practicing therapy for twelve years and have experience with survivors of domestic violence; substance abuse issues; anxiety and depression. I have an integrative approach combining cognitive behavioral therapy; mindfulness and solution focused therapy. My hope is to join with my clients to form goals that they want to work on and we start on the journey together.