I am a mental health clinician here to help empower, guide, and support you to live the life you want to live. I believe in my heart and soul that it is never to late for anyone to make lasting change, heal old wounds, and develop new healthier patterns. I realize that coming to therapy can feel awkward, scary, and sometimes a bit overwhelming. I want you to know that I am someone that will take a non-judgmental stance, will listen, provide a neutral safe space, and respond with empathy and compassion. Together we can work collaboratively to create lasting change and maybe find some peace, answers, or new goals for your next chapter. I promise to be there for you every step of your journey.

Happy Much Lately? Need a Little Help? Affordable Therapy is Finally Here... Jeff has been helping individuals and corporations achieve their goals for more than 15 years. Due to the high demand for Jeff's services there is usually a short wait list to be seen by Jeff. Call today for a free consultation and I will do my best to work you in. Fun, Compassionate, Dynamic and Funny B.A. Communications M.A. Psychology Fluent in English and Spanish Flexible and Affordable Clinical Member: (AAMFT) American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists Specializations: Relationship Issues Anxiety and Depression Life Transitions (Starting a New Career, Loss and Grief etc.) Anger Management Drug and Alcohol Counseling Resistant Clients Troubled Adolescents / Bullying Self Esteem Issues Jeff has successfully passed both the California and the National MFT Examinations for Licensure. "A Cool Counselor in SD", "A Cool Counselor in San Diego" and "The Trouble With Fabulous" are all trademarks of Larsen Consulting, Inc. All rights reserved. Jeff has been helping individuals and corporations achieve their goals for more than 15 years . un, Compassionate, Dynamic and Funny Licensed, Professional Therapist (Jeff has passed both the California and the National Licensing Exams for MFT's.) B.A. Communications M.A. Psychology Fluent in English and Spanish Flexible and Affordable Clinical Member: (AAMFT) American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists Specializations: Relationship Issues Anxiety and Depression Life Transitions (Starting a New Career, Loss and Grief etc.) Anger Management Drug and Alcohol Counseling Resistant Clients Troubled Adolescents / Bullying Self Esteem Issues

Don’t let your fear limits you! Since 2002, I have been helping women manage difficult situations when they feel like they are losing control, and find the tools they need dealing with shame, guilt, perfectionism and buried dreams. Have you ever felt like your losing control? “How do I keep from falling apart?” Sometimes it is okay to “just be.” But it can only happen if you give yourself permission. The toll of building a career, being a mother, keeping on top of household chores, maintaining some piece of a social life, staying physically fit, and all the rest we have to do…..after all this – it can leave us feeling pretty depleted and lonely. Reach out and get the right therapy for you. Contact us for more information.

Happy Much Lately? Need a Little Help? Affordable Therapy is Finally Here... Jeff has been helping individuals and corporations achieve their goals for more than 15 years. Due to the high demand for Jeff's services there is usually a short wait list to be seen by Jeff. Call today for a free consultation and I will do my best to work you in. Fun, Compassionate, Dynamic and Funny B.A. Communications M.A. Psychology Fluent in English and Spanish Flexible and Affordable Clinical Member: (AAMFT) American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists Specializations: Relationship Issues Anxiety and Depression Life Transitions (Starting a New Career, Loss and Grief etc.) Anger Management Drug and Alcohol Counseling Resistant Clients Troubled Adolescents / Bullying Self Esteem Issues Jeff has successfully passed both the California and the National MFT Examinations for Licensure. "A Cool Counselor in SD", "A Cool Counselor in San Diego" and "The Trouble With Fabulous" are all trademarks of Larsen Consulting, Inc. All rights reserved. Jeff has been helping individuals and corporations achieve their goals for more than 15 years . un, Compassionate, Dynamic and Funny Licensed, Professional Therapist (Jeff has passed both the California and the National Licensing Exams for MFT's.) B.A. Communications M.A. Psychology Fluent in English and Spanish Flexible and Affordable Clinical Member: (AAMFT) American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists Specializations: Relationship Issues Anxiety and Depression Life Transitions (Starting a New Career, Loss and Grief etc.) Anger Management Drug and Alcohol Counseling Resistant Clients Troubled Adolescents / Bullying Self Esteem Issues

Lori Linn Pele is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing Individual, family & group therapy for children, adolescents and adults in Southern San Diego. Lori utilizes a strength based therapy approach to help clients overcome challenges and successfully adapt to life transitions. Lori specializes in working with teens, college students, and young adults striving to meet academic and career demands, manage social pressures, and establish healthy relationships. Lori also works with individuals and families coping with grief, loss, childhood trauma and divorce. Lori completed her graduate training at Columbia University School of Social Work in New York City and has over 15 years of clinical experience working with diverse populations.

My name is Laurie Shear, and I’m a therapist in private practice in San Diego, I’m located in El Cajon and provide marriage, family, individual and relationship counseling as well as therapy for the greater San Diego. I am a graduate of Alliant International University’s Marriage and Family Therapy program. My undergraduate degree was in Sociology at the University of California at Santa Barbara. I have more than 11 years of experience in providing therapy to individuals and couples. While the immediate goal of counseling is to find solutions to challenges in our everyday lives. Individual and family counseling has the additional benefits of boosting self-esteem and confidence, increasing self awareness for healthier decision-making. I hope that my family and individual counseling practice in San Diego can help you with what ever your needs are. I specialize in Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Bipolar Disorder and Domestic Violence issues. I am dedicated to helping people becoming the best version of themselves. Individual Therapy in San Diego Can Help You: Improve your relationship with family, friends –and most importantly yourself. Discover and utilize your unique strengths. Learn effective communication tools. Identify and minimize triggers that worsen your symptoms. Decrease anxiety and depression symptoms. Learn effective anger management skills. See available options in any given situation. Rid yourself of negative thought patterns. Increase self-esteem. Examine underlying issues that are creating problems in your life. Increase your peace of mind and improve your day-to-day living. Some Common issues addressed in Family and Couples Therapy in San Diego: Communications issues Finances Differences in Parenting styles Infidelity Domestic Violence Sexual Issues Children’s Behavioral issues San Diego Family and Couples Therapy Can Help You…. Improve communication skills Provide a safe environment to express your feelings Come to agreements over difficult issues Decrease the stress and negativity in your relationships Increase understanding and empathy for loved ones Increase parenting skills

Professionally, I am a LAADC CA, holding a licensure as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor. I have also been involved in assisting individuals struggling with addictions for over 20 years. I completed my practicum at Scripps Hospital in La Jolla and worked in their Inpatient Drug and Alcohol facility for several years. I was the Program Director for the Intensive Outpatient Program with PsyCare Inc. in Poway and worked with them for over five years. I currently have a private practice in Carlsbad. My services include Individual Substance Use Assessments, Court and DUI Assessments, Individual Counseling and Conjoint Counseling regarding Substance use issues. Personally, I struggled with substance dependence. I now have over 22 years of continuous sobriety. I want my clients to know that I am not only a professional this field but also I understand it on a personal level. I know that recovery is possible and I know what it takes to achieve it!

Todos nos enfrentamos con dificultades en un momento u otro de nuestra vida. Cuando estas dificultades nos llegan a afectar considerablemente, la ayuda profesional puede ofrecernos el apoyo y guía que necesitamos para poder hacer de nuestra situacion actual una oportunidad de cambios positivos. Como terapeuta, me dirijo con sensibilidad a ayudarte a que puedas lograr un mayor entendimiento de tu situación y a que descubras tus propia capacidad de hacerle frente a los retos que enfrentas. Lograras asi una mayor seguridad en ti mismo y en tu potencial de crear una vida mejor para ti y para los que te rodean. Llámame para hacer una cita sin costo y hablaremos de tu situación y necesidades particulares. Me encantaría que me des la oportunidad de poder ayudarte! When the difficulties we confront affect significantly diverse areas of our lives, professional help can offer the support and guidance necessary to turn our situation into an opportunity for positive change. As a therapist, I work with sensitivity to help you gain a better understanding of your situation and discover your own capacity to cope with the challenges you may face. Thus, you will have greater confidence in yourself and in your potential to create a better life for your and those around you. Call me for an appointment at no cost and we will discuss your situation and needs. I would love if you could give me the opportunity to help!