Therapists in San Diego, CA

Hello! I am Dr. Merilee Lovejoy; Ph.D. I am licensed as a clinical psychologist. I have over 14 years of experience providing therapy to clients in various settings from private practice; to outpatient; to inpatient settings.What I do best is help clients heal emotionally at deep levels so that they feel freed up to live from their authentic self; find fulfillment in their lives; and fulfill their purpose. I believe in treating everyone with respect; sensitivity; and compassion. I will tailor our sessions to meet your unique and specific needs.

My name is Danielle Lukins; I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working as a therapist since 2011 beginning with high-risk homeless in San Diego and children in residential treatment until 2017. In 2017; I took the position of Director of Behavioral health services with the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California where I manage a variety of programs addressing substance abuse; mental health domestic violence; suicidality; and much more. I am excited to provide you with a safe and therapeutic experience to help you on a journey of healing.

(They/Them) A licensed transgender non-binary identified bi-lingual (Spanish) mental health therapist and cultural competency trainer with 15+ years of experience working with children; youth; adults; and families to fulfill their mental health goals by using trauma focused and strength-based approaches. As a cultural competency trainer; Alejandra helps non-profit and private organizations to create safe and affirming environments for their LGBTQ+ clients and employees. Alejandra holds a B.A in Global Studies and Spanish Literature from UC Santa Barbara and a Masters in Social Work from Cal State Fullerton.

Nice to meet you; I'm Dawn-Marie; LMFT #131283. I am licensed in CA. I’m a psychoanalyst and the work that I do with couples & individuals is to decreasing blaming and have more looking inward. I'm bilingual- Spanish/English. I help BIPOC (black indigenous people of color) using a technique called brainspotting. I do not give advice. We will confront & process. You will learn tools that can be used in your daily life for emotional hygiene. Think of me as an instrument used for your inner growth & healings. My practice is spiritually guided.

My goal in working with others is to create an environment where growth; change; life events; and transitions are safely explored. It is my belief that we have in us more resilience and capacity than we realize; and sometimes it takes a supportive environment to access our potential within.My strategies for wellness include recognizing the importance of limits; boundaries and tuning into what my body is telling me. I add to this by creating space for reading; watching shows I enjoy; and spending time with loved ones - and my cat.

Therapy can help you reach your goals; improve your relationships; and move forward from past traumas. Everyone has painful memories that are difficult to talk about. I believe that it is important for you to have a safe space to talk about these thoughts and feelings in order to maximize your full potential. I invite you to be your authentic self during the session. I will support and encourage you during our time in therapy. I look forward to working with you towards a happier; healthier; and balanced life.

I am a marriage and family therapist who has worked in mental health since 2008. I specializes in trauma informed care; EMDR and is a Nationally Certified Trauma Therapist treating unique individuals with compassion and collaboration. Also working with acute mental health disorders such as bipolar disorder; mood disorders; and thought disorders. I use a variety of DBT; EFT; and motivational interviewing from a person centered approach. She has experience with poly families; couples; and individuals looking to improve their mental health in a new and emotion focused way.

My name is Adrienne Mages and I have been working in the mental health; behavioral health; and substance use field for over 9 years. I received my Master of Social Work in 2005 from NC A&T; and became licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in NC in 2018/GA in 2019/CA in 2022. My practice ethic is based in a Humanistic and trauma-informed approach to care. I believe that every person has the capacity for change; without regard to their circumstance; trauma history; or other life experiences. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family; hiking; reading; gardening; and playing with our menagerie of animals.

My name is Jesse Marez; I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 26 years of experience. I respond to my clients personally by using client-centered therapy; trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy & Jungian psychology. I utilize my knowledge of & passion for Jungian archetypes from Star Wars; comics; anime & mythology. I have worked with all demographics facing a variety of behavioral & psychological issues. I draw upon my training & experience to ensure a safe therapeutic space with room for creativity. My approach starts with where YOU are; to help you feel secure in yourself & your community.

Deane Rain MarieLMFT 77578I am available to work with international clients-Disordered eating including compulsive eating; body image; and chronic dieting. I use a non-diet approach to help you reach a healthy weight and make peace with food. -Trauma and life adjustment issues; women's issues. - LGBQ and trans individuals. Experience writing support letters for surgery. -Experience working with multiples/plurals. -Dreamwork-Certified hypnotherapist -EMDR-Coherence Therapy-Existential Therapy-Narrative Therapy-MA Counseling Psychology - 2007-BA Religious Studies; History 1994