It takes courage to seek a professional therapist and entrust that person with your thoughts, feelings, and goals. It takes time to find the right therapist who has the specific knowledge, skills, and experience to assist with your unique and individual requests. Therapy may provoke many questions that you have been struggling with but may have put aside due to the daily tasks of a hectic daily routine. Life brings a tremendous amount of challenges, surprises, and questions our way. I would consider it an honor to provide you with a professional, safe, confidential environment to examine your challenges, values, belief systems, goals, and questions. Together we will set an appropriate pathway to examining answers, uncovering strengths, positive skills and healing. Therapy can help you when you are wondering what a loving relationship should look and feel like to you: What being a good parent means to you; what does giving of yourself to all of the important people in your life mean; how should you do that; what would it look like; how do you manage your children and household when your active duty spouse is forward deployed; how do you help your children cope with separation anxiety of yet another deployment; how do you accomplish your mission if you are wondering if your family is prepared for your absence and will be safe at home; how do you grieve loss; how do you transition from high school to college and begin investing your time in a degree, vocation, or profession that is right for you. As a licensed therapist I can help you walk through these important questions and life circumstances. There are therapeutic methods that can be used to sit with you and open the pathways to thought, exploration, answers, and healing.

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.

Dr. Silbert provides sex therapy for sexual problems related to libido, arousal, performance and orgasm, sexual identity, sexual abuse, and non-normative sexual practices; sexual, couple and marital counseling for individuals to overcome sex problems to achieve sexual enhancement; psychotherapy and hypnosis for sex addiction, depression, grief, stress, loss, medical illness, death anxiety and sexual issues; and telephone advice for sexual education, sexual problems and mental health problems. Seventy to eighty percent of all adult males and females experience sexual problems in their lives. These include lack of interest, decreased libido, performance anxiety, achieving orgasm, problems maintaining arousal, erectile dysfunction (impotence), premature ejaculation, vaginal pain and general sexual dissatisfaction. These problems can be caused by anxiety, stress, fear, lack of sexual knowledge and experience, childhood physical and sexual trauma, relationship difficulties, physical disabilities and medical problems. The Sexuality Clinic of San Diego provides sexual counseling and therapy for individuals and couples to achieve sexual satisfaction. Emphasis is placed on educating clients about the sexual system for the individual and within the matrix of a couple. Treatment issues encompass sexual orientation, gender identity, sexual role behavior, extramarital affairs, communication skills, enhancing creativity, coping with non-normative sexual practices, sexual addiction, sexual compulsion, masturbation, pelvic pain disorders, menopause, infertility, medical illness, sexual desire discrepancy, emotional distress, depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, and body image. Sex therapy is tailored to individual needs. For some, this will include enhancing sexual knowledge, decreasing performance anxiety or improving sexual communication, performance and creativity. For others, therapy will focus on more effectively dealing with issues of fear, anger, trust and the vulnerability of intimacy, hence becoming more comfortable with ones self, emotionally and physically.

I am committed to provide a safe environment, through the development of rapport and a high level of trust, where patients can identify personal challenges and achieve their goals. My intention is to help them get a stronger sense of self awareness, rediscover their inner strengths so that they can go from pain/survival to thriving and having a fulfilling life. I have provided services in English and Spanish to groups, adults, adolescents, children and couples. As a bilingual/bicultural therapist, I have assisted patients who are dealing with a variety of issues. Particularly, I have worked with domestic violence victims and acculturation issues. Patients have been assisted in identifying and understanding patterns that have led them to unhappiness. I have supported my clients towards stability and personal empowerment of their lives. Please call me if you have any questions or if you would like to talk about any personal or relational issues.

Counseling can help you Better manage life transitions and challenges Gain relief from the effects of depression and anxiety Work through past trauma and pain Replace unhealthy habits with healthier lifestyle choices Improve self-esteem and confidence Create and/or improve healthy, lasting relationships Learn to be more fully present and grateful in the moment Increase your spiritual connection Achieve more balance in spirit, mind, and body About Me: Welcome, and thank you for your interest in learning more about me, and my practice. I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor, with a cozy, private office centrally located in the Hillcrest/Banker's Hill neighborhood of San Diego. Our offices are easily accessible by public transportation, are handicapped accessible, and provide off-street parking for your convenience. I believe therapy is a collaborative process toward healing and personal growth, where with trust and unconditional acceptance, people are reminded of and gently guided back to reconnecting with their own inner knowing. With a focus on integrating spirit, mind, and body, clients are empowered to define and achieve their goals in therapy as we work together to identify a plan of action that facilitates reaching those goals and affecting true change as quickly as possible. Helping clients identify and work toward reaching their goals while learning to be more present in the moment, and to thrive in life in pursuit of their highest good, is what I strive to help people accomplish in session. With the practice of mindfulness, and the help of other therapeutic interventions designed to reduce stress and anxiety, people can experience relief from self-doubt or self-consciousness, freedom from past defense mechanisms that may influence their reactions in the present, and freedom to reinvent themselves fearlessly without regard to what others may think of them. It is an honor to be part of this process of helping people become empowered as they discover many of the answers to life's challenges lie within themselves. In a comfortable, confidential, and supportive atmosphere, clients are able to achieve the personal growth we all strive for.

First Avenue Counseling Centre (FACC) is a non-profit agency dedicated to providing low-fee counseling services to San Diego families. We began in 2002, shortly after another local counseling agency had closed its doors, leaving a significant need for these services in the community we love. In addition to offering individual, couple, and family counseling, we also offer groups focusing on relationship counseling and anger management. Low-Cost Individual Counseling Problems in work, relationships and family happen to all of us. The counselors at First Avenue Counseling Centre are trained to help.Perhaps you're struggling with decisions about a relationship. Maybe work is not as satisfying to you as you would like it to be. You may be struggling with the loss of a loved one. Whatever you're going through, having a therapist to guide you through it can make the journey a bit easier to handle. While a therapist can not solve your problems for you, he or she can be a caring guide through dark times. Couples Counseling (Relationship Counseling) Romantic relationships are never easy. Our partners see us at our strongest, as well as at our most vulnerable. One of life's greatest challenges can be keeping a relationship together through rough waters. The counselors at First Avenue Counseling Centre are trained to help.Problems of trust, power, intimacy, raising children--these are all common in relationships, and counseling can help resolve them. Coming to counseling by itself is a powerful statement. It is a testament to how much you want your relationship to work, and how willing you are to do what it takes to make it happen. An openness to discussing your problems and a commitment to taking action are great first steps to successful couple therapy. When working with couples, we frequently use co-therapy as a means to balance the session. For example, when seeing a heterosexual couple, we usually will have one male and one female therapist present. This way we ensure everyone will be fully understood, even in experiences truly unique to their gender.

I work with individuals (adults/children/youth), couples and families based on their unique needs, qualities and strengths. I have an eclectic approach so that treatment can be effectively tailored to the specific problem, person and life situation. My practice focuses on treating the entire person from a mind-body-spirit-soul perspective. In addition to using the typical talk therapy techniques, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and other modern psychological treatment methods, I believe it is important not to forget about one's soul or the HIgher Self. Since nowadays we are far removed from our ability to communicate with and understand this true and guiding aspect of ourselves that is closest to the divine origin, I hope to help a person to begin developing a bridge to this part of themselves. Through this process and the aligning oneself with the eternal truths and one's own path, many fears, anxieties and depression may transform or are perceived differently. This type of work is not based on the latest research findings or self-help books, but on thousands of years of wisdom of humanity's experiences about this world that we still possess in the unconscious mind. I use variety of different ways to connect with the unconscious such as Jungian sandplay, art, music, dream analysis, symbolic interpretation, fairy tales and myths, guided imagery and meditation. I offer my services and help to both children and adults, as well as families and couples. The issues that I am most familiar with and specialize are: Anxiety Depression Grief and loss PTSD Addictions Emotional and behavioral problems in children Life transitions Existential and spiritual issues I am an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) trained therapist and also educated in Jungian Sandplay.

Dr. Kimberly Corbett currently provides psychological testing and psychotherapeutic services, life coaching and career counseling, and group therapy to adults, couples, families, and children. The practice is located in the Normal Heights/North Park/Kensington area of San Diego. Areas of emphasis include: * Academic/Educational Testing * Addictions (non-12-step model) * ADHD-Attn Deficit Hyperactive Disorder * Adolescents * Anger Management * Anxiety * Assertiveness Training * Avoidant Personality * CAMFT Certified Supervisor * Career Counseling * Chemical Dependency (non-12-step model) * Child Custody Evaluations * Children * Chronically Mentally Ill * CoDependant/Adult Children of Alcoholics (non-12-step model) * Communication Skills * Couples * Crisis Intervention * Critical Incident Stress Management * Depression/Clinical Depression * Dissociative Disorders/MPD/Repressed * Divorce/Dissolution * Domestic Violence * Employment Issues * Ethnicity/Multi-Cultural Relationships * Families * Forensics/court evaluations * Gay/Lesbian Issues * Gender Identity Issues * Group Therapy * Individual * Interracial Couples * Issues of Abuse (Abused) * Issues of Abuse (Offenders) * Issues of Abuse (Trauma) * Life Coaching * Life Transitions/Mid-Life Issues * Neuropsychological Testing * Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder * Parenting * Personality Disorders * Phobias * Play Therapy * Post Traumatic Stress Disorders * Pre-Marriage Counseling * Psycho-Education * Psychological Testing * Rape Victims * Relationships * Self Esteem/Personal Growth * Single Parents * Step/Blended Families * Stress * Supervision * Trauma * Victims of Crime * Women's Issues

If you are looking for a San Diego Psychologist… Therapy Changes is here to help. Our practice has two offices in Point Loma and Rancho Bernardo. With two convenient locations its easier than ever to get the support that you need. The Psychologists at Therapy Changes are passionate about being able to support you through life’s most difficult transitions, creating a specialized program and action-oriented treatment to help you achieve your goals. The guiding philosophy of Therapy Changes is providing focused guidance when you need it most. We are a force for change during life’s most difficult moments – when going it alone can feel overwhelming and hopeless. What makes Therapy Changes unique? Therapy Changes is comprised of a team of licensed San Diego Psychologists who believe in the power and benefit of therapy. Our Cognitive Therapy approach, which centers on promoting changes in thinking and living, has been shown over and over again to be the key to help you feel more like you again. We use this approach with all our therapies: family therapy, marriage therapy, premarital therapy, grief and loss therapy, play therapy, and individual therapy. Our Client Care Director is your therapist “matchmaker.” We make it a priority to create a smooth transition for you and your family, particularly if you are coming to therapy for the first time. Your Client Care Director will answer your questions and help match you with the right therapist to fit your needs – based on specialty, location, and insurance needs. You will always be respected at Therapy Changes and be treated with kindness and compassion. No matter how complex your schedule, we will ensure that you find the right San Diego Psychologist for you! The psychologists at Therapy Changes are passionate about being able to support you through life’s most difficult life transitions, creating a specialized program and action-oriented treatment plan to help you achieve your goals.

It takes courage to seek a professional therapist and entrust that person with your thoughts, feelings, and goals. It takes time to find the right therapist who has the specific knowledge, skills, and experience to assist with your unique and individual requests. Therapy may provoke many questions that you have been struggling with but may have put aside due to the daily tasks of a hectic daily routine. Life brings a tremendous amount of challenges, surprises, and questions our way. I would consider it an honor to provide you with a professional, safe, confidential environment to examine your challenges, values, belief systems, goals, and questions. Together we will set an appropriate pathway to examining answers, uncovering strengths, positive skills and healing. Therapy can help you when you are wondering what a loving relationship should look and feel like to you: What being a good parent means to you; what does giving of yourself to all of the important people in your life mean; how should you do that; what would it look like; how do you manage your children and household when your active duty spouse is forward deployed; how do you help your children cope with separation anxiety of yet another deployment; how do you accomplish your mission if you are wondering if your family is prepared for your absence and will be safe at home; how do you grieve loss; how do you transition from high school to college and begin investing your time in a degree, vocation, or profession that is right for you. As a licensed therapist I can help you walk through these important questions and life circumstances. There are therapeutic methods that can be used to sit with you and open the pathways to thought, exploration, answers, and healing.

While it is difficult to face the idea of change, it is a necessary part of life. We think about change when we’re in crisis, and when we’re stuck in a place we don’t want to stay in. Whether you’re in crisis or stuck, the therapists at Personal Evolution can help. We provide effective, non-judgmental therapy for an affordable price. Don’t hesitate to get help because you’re afraid of being judged or because you’re scared. We provide adherent DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and can help with anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, communication issues, relationship issues and other emotional issues. We specialize in working with the LGBTQ community and are specifically trained and competent to provide Gender Therapy to people who are trans*, including transmen, transwomen, genderqueer, bigender, non-binary, questioning, or gender fluid. If you’re having a hard time communicating effectively with a partner or spouse, or with family or co-workers, we can help. If you’re in a relationship that you value and want to keep, but don’t know how, we can help. If you have a hard time identifying and experiencing your emotions, and frequently use ineffective behaviors such as self-harm, drugs/alcohol, impulsive shopping or gambling, or sex to block them out, we can help. If you find yourself apologizing frequently for these behaviors that you’d like to stop, we can help. If you want to be a better you, we can help by decreasing the behaviors that cause you problems in your life. We do have weekend and evening hours available. Personal Evolution also offers an affordable peace of mind, with rates typically ranging from $60-$160, depending on financial hardship and the therapist that you see. We take most insurance PPO’s and some therapists do accept Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Medicare and Tri-Care.

Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, anger, or other emotional symptoms? Are you having relationship issues involving communication, intimacy, arguing or withdrawal from your partner? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the obligations of life and can't seem to find balance. This is where my perspective, training, and experience can assist you. Counseling can help you prioritize and problem solve so that stress does not overwhelm you. As a team, we will work together to improve your self confidence. With this new confidence, we will explore solutions to underlying problems and face those problems in an effort to rebuild your life. I am best suited to work with individuals, couples and families, providing support, guidance and skills to deal with life's most difficult challenges. I assist clients to improve communication and intimacy, change dysfunctional cycles, and develop healthy boundaries. I have extensive experience working with teens with severe behavioral and emotional issues. I believe every person is unique. Treatment should be customized based on an individual's values, beliefs, culture, and personal relationships. The therapeutic relationship is the foundation to successful therapy. My clients have stated they find me compassionate and easy to talk to. I am also able to provide Christian Counseling for those who request it.”

Specialized Relationship Counseling | Couples Therapy | Marriage Counseling in San Diego, CA In your relationship, do you experience emotions going from zero to sixty in a split second? Are you stuck in a rut, returning to the same conflict over and over with the same results every time? Do you feel unsuccessful in your relationship or marriage? You are not alone. Many couples have trouble with communication and conflict resolution. Don’t make the mistake of letting these issues go unresolved. Take a proactive approach to get your relationship or marriage back on track. Relationship Counseling can help. If you are at a place where you are searching for ways to repair, rebuild or preserve your relationship– contact me. Think of me as your expert counseling guide. As a Licensed Couples Therapist, I provide a comfortable, nonjudgmental and safe environment to discuss your goals and the obstacles getting in the way of connection in your relationship. During Relationship Counseling, I will help you discover the tips and tools you need to experience a healthy and truly rewarding relationship. What I have learned from experience and ongoing education is that underlying most of the conflicts that couples experience is a missed opportunity to feel listened-to and accepted. Couples get into trouble when they don’t have a full sense of safety and security with each other. Without emotional safety and security (ex: “When I need you, you’ll be there.”; “You’re responsive to my needs.”) it’s almost impossible to maintain a sense of closeness, belonging and intimacy. That is why my focus as a therapist is on your primary needs – feeling close, secure and understood. Using Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), we will identify rigid patterns preventing true closeness in your relationship. We’ll explore those patterns to discover what is really going on inside, individually and in the relationship. Next, I’ll guide you to more effective communication. Through this process, you’ll develop the closeness you want and make your relationship that ‘safe haven’ you deserve and need. Through our efforts, you’ll become the expert of yourself and your relationships. My practice is open to people of diverse backgrounds & ages. Relationship Counseling Services include: Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Premarital Counseling and Individual Therapy sessions available in the greater San Diego County area. Chappell Therapy has sessions available days & evenings, Mon- Fri; mornings and afternoons, Sat-Sun. Click here to Schedule a Consultation. Learn more about Emotionally Focused Therapy.

Teens and Tweens have more issues to deal with today than ever before...especially with the popularity of texting and social medias such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. They are distracted and emotionally reactive and sometimes they just need to talk to someone other than their parents. I CAN HELP! I have been working with adolescents and their families for the past fifteen years and can guide you through these tough stages....sometimes it only takes a few sessions to get back on track so please call today for a free phone consultation. I have had excellent success in using different interventions and techniques with adolescents including art and play therapy, music, lyrics, videos, and even sports. I am able to build rapport quickly which is very important for the trust and security needed in the beginning of the therapeutic relationship. I accept Medi-Cal for Adults, Teens, and Children and have openings on Saturdays.

Oasis of Awareness is a San Diego, California holistic psychotherapy and wellness services private practice owned by Natasha Pantti-Dulberg, M.A., MFT. Natasha is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She offers a unique mind-body therapy experience for adolescent and adult individuals, families, and couples. She specializes in working with teens.

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

Are you sick and tired of having the same fight over and over? Are you wondering if the passion and fun can come back into your relationship or marriage? Worried that the conflict and negativity are unsolvable? Do you question if it’s possible to recover from an affair or other betrayal? Are you curious about how compatible you and your dating partner are and if you’re ready to move in, get engaged, or plan to be married? Have financial challenges threatened the safety and optimism in your relationship? Are there difficult conversations about the kids, whether and when to have kids, co-parenting with an ex-spouse, or dealing with step-parenting? Trish Stanley, PsyD, MFT is a dedicated relationship therapist who brings warmth, acceptance, and a treasure trove of skills to the process of helping her clients tackle and resolve these kinds of challenges. Her expertise is based on the groundbreaking work of our mentor, Dr. John Gottman. His forty years of research with over four thousand couples led to the development of powerful tools that reflect clinical evidence of what actually works in making relationships better and happier. The Gottman Method Couples Therapy is based on Dr. John Gottman’s research that began in the 1970’s and continues to this day. The research has focused on what makes relationships succeed or fail. From his research of four decades with more than 4,000 couple’s Dr. Gottman has created a method of therapy that helps couples break through barriers to achieve greater intimacy, understanding and connectedness in their relationship. Gottman Method Couples Therapy is a structured, goal-oriented, scientifically-based therapy. This method is designed to help teach specific tools to deepen friendship and intimacy, productively manage conflicts, generate greater understanding between partners, and support each other’s hopes for the future. Drs. John and Julie Gottman have demonstrated how couples can achieve greater friendship, conflict resolution, and meaning by paying attention to what they call the Sound Relationship House, or the seven components of a healthy marriage.

Hello and welcome. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Eating Disorders Specialist in San Diego offering psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, families, couples and groups. I work primarily with eating disorders, depression, anxiety and relationship issues. I believe in integrative health and, when appropriate, encourage clients to create a team of collaborating professionals to assist them in reaching their personal and health goals. My approach with clients is collaborative with goals of improving insight and awareness of self-defeating patterns so that clients can make meaningful shifts in the ways they relate to others, behave in the world and feel about themselves. I offer a supportive environment for change through authentic warmth and compassion. I am also gently and respectfully challenging and direct. Services: Individual Therapy Eating Disorder Treatment Couples Therapy Family Therapy Group Therapy Depending on client needs, I use several therapeutic modalities including Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Self Compassion, Ecopsychology and nature connection, psychodynamic and attachment theories, humanistic and interpersonal approaches and Bowen Family Systems. I also consider the significance of socio-cultural context, gender, sexual orientation and spirituality in working with clients. Open collaboration and respect for clients' perspectives is of high value. I also make recommendations for adjunctive treatment with other health and wellbeing professionals when appropriate.

Are you living a life you love, or are you stuck in the familiar “one step forward, two steps back” dance? Life can be colorfully painful, beautifully complicated, and completely overwhelming—and none of us were given a how-to guide. We all experience complicated twists and unexpected turns that cause sadness, worry, anger, and destructive patterns with food, drugs, alcohol, and within our closest relationships. Our lives are too short to lose precious time to unhappiness, feeling hopeless, and being stuck in the same vicious cycles. Therapy can give you a personalized roadmap to help you design a life you love. I help children, adults, families, and couples break free from these unhealthy cycles, rewrite their life narratives, and make changes to create a life truly worth living. I have over 10 years of experience working with children and families, and have specialized, evidence-based training in depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, and behavioral issues. Choosing a therapist is a bit like shopping for new jeans: you need a fit that may initially feel new and, at times, slightly uncomfortable as we work through the tough stuff, with the confidence that over time, you’ll feel safe, secure and supported. Life is messy. Finding the "right fit” in therapy can help you find meaning in its colorful chaos.

Hi, I'm Dr. Jonathan Kramer. I've had 30 years of professional experience helping people have the life they want, and know that people seeking help want a lot more than talk and support. I can help you - More clearly understand what's holding you back. Know what to do about your problems. Make course corrections and follow through. Even if you're ready to scream, there are ways to gain control and calm down. Even if you're stuck in a rut, there's a way out. Even if you're fighting, there are ways to communicate, and reignite the passion and love.

I am committed to provide a safe environment, through the development of rapport and a high level of trust, where patients can identify personal challenges and achieve their goals. My intention is to help them get a stronger sense of self awareness, rediscover their inner strengths so that they can go from pain/survival to thriving and having a fulfilling life. I have provided services in English and Spanish to groups, adults, adolescents, children and couples. As a bilingual/bicultural therapist, I have assisted patients who are dealing with a variety of issues. Particularly, I have worked with domestic violence victims and acculturation issues. Patients have been assisted in identifying and understanding patterns that have led them to unhappiness. I have supported my clients towards stability and personal empowerment of their lives. Please call me if you have any questions or if you would like to talk about any personal or relational issues.

Welcome to Affordable Quality Counseling We are San Diego psychologists and marriage and family therapists. We help individuals, couples and families to gain renewal, growth and development. Our goal is to assist you in realizing the highest level of self-fulfillment and well being. We replace negative feelings and self-limiting behaviors with a positive self-image, healthy coping skills, and a high level of personal satisfaction. As experienced counselors, we teach conflict resolution, anger management, parenting, and communication skills to enhance individual, marital and family relationships. Affordable Quality Counseling (AQC) intervenes to resolve negative feelings and behaviors like anger, oppositional attitudes and grief or loss between relationship partners, husbands and wives and parents and their adolescents or children. In addition, we help clients recovering from affairs and infidelity, co-dependency, sex addiction, impulse control disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder, including violent crimes like rape, domestic violence and physical, sexual or emotional abuse. We ascribe to a person-centered approach that makes use of specific psychotherapeutic interventions, based on present-time, solution focused strategies as well as caring and consistent feedback and support. We specialize in resolving depression, anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, work-related injuries, occupational and vocational issues, weight loss, dating/ internet dating problems, social isolation and interpersonal conflicts that affect mental health and self-esteem. AQC offers psychotherapy, consultation, training and crisis intervention services as well as help with addictions, including drug and alcohol abuse and dependence, relapse prevention and addiction recovery for adolescents and adults.

IT HELPS TO TALK TO SOMEONE Life can be challenging. All of us need support at times. This is particularly true if you are feeling depressed, anxious, angry or confused or are experiencing grief or a difficult relationship. Research and experience show that talk therapy can help. Therapy allows people to gain insight, improve relationships, clarify issues, overcome problems, and change unhelpful behaviors. I have a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and I have conducted psychotherapy with individuals, couples, children, families and groups. My counseling clients come from all walks of life and are concerned with a wide variety of issues. I believe in providing a warm, supportive and thought-provoking environment where you can feel safe to explore your concerns. As a therapist, my approach is collaborative - we work together on discovering what is holding you back and how to overcome it. (For more, please see About Me & My Approach to Therapy). Whether you are struggling with relationship problems, your work environment, family difficulties or a lack of happiness in your life, it helps to talk to someone. Many clients report strong feelings of anger, frustration, irritability, sadness or despair that they don't know how to handle, or that they are out of touch with their emotions. Talking with a counselor such as me offers you the chance to work through such emotions, gain a broader perspective, find hope, and change things that aren't working. If you think therapy might be helpful for you, or if you have any questions, please call or email me. You may also fill out the Inquiry Form to the left and then click on submit. An initial phone consultation is free.

If you want to experience more authentic joy and make positive changes in your life, individual therapy can help. Therapy can guide you to change dysfunctional patterns of behavior and explore ways to have more fulfillment. As a collaborative and interactive therapist, Dr. Zeising can help you realize your potential and lead a life that you feel is worth celebrating. Are you struggling with lost passion in your relationship, mismatched sexual desire, sexual performance issues or experiencing sexual pleasure? Do you wish you felt like you wanted to have sex with your partner again, but time, responsibilities, or other issues just get in the way? These are just some of the sexual challenges Dr. Zeising can help you address so that you can have the sex life you long for. Loving someone and being loved is one of the most rewarding experiences in life. However, the path to this goal is often filled with struggle and anguish. Couples counseling can be an incredibly powerful vehicle for achieving the loving intimacy you’ve longed for in your relationship. Dr Zeising can help you address your old issues, so you can concentrate on improving your present situation. She can help you replace resentment with respect and replace arguments with caring and honest conversations.

Many children and adults experience trauma. Some traumas are the most obvious such as earthquake, fire, car accidents, and abuse and can be referred to as "Big T" traumas. Others are less so, but may still have a large effect on how someone lives day to day life. These "smaller" traumas include interpersonal conflicts, loss of a pet, moving to a new home or community, or even disciplinary action by a teacher or boss and can be referred to as "Little T" traumas. Adults often view these "Little T" events as something that can easily be resolved with time. Often they can. But some children, and even some adults, do not bounce back quickly and seem to perseverate over the event. Parents or friends can be clueless as to how to deal with this, because they've been able to rationalize that the event happened, is over, and now everything is ok. Some people are emotional beings. When they experience an event that is traumatizing to them, it is hard to see the bigger picture and view anything beyond that particular point in time. The reaction to the trauma will often become the reaction to anything that triggers a memory of the trauma. Triggers can come from a smell, a taste, a sound, a touch, a visual cue, or even a set of seemingly innocuous circumstances. In my practice, I utilize EMDR, play and art therapy techniques, as well as, traditional talk therapy to guide children and adults to resolution. I have worked with children as young as 2 years of age through adulthood. If you or your child have experienced a trauma or seem to be having difficulty "getting over" an experience, call me for a free phone consutation to see if I am the right therapist for you.

I help adults and children alleviate anxiety, depression, behavioral, and other painful or self-defeating conditions. I work with couples to alleviate conflict and enhance their closeness, intimacy and cooperation. I also work with families with children to resolve their disputes so that a healthy and loving environment can be restored. I am a specially trained & Authorized Provider for the State of California Office of Problem Gambling (OPG). Services are provided at no charge to Problem Gamblers and their families. Services are available to family members of Problem Gamblers, whether or not the gambler comes to treatment. Feel free to contact me. Together, we can design a personalized approach that will fit your circumstances.

Professional Christian Counseling Services is located in San Diego, serving the South Bay Area. Counseling is provided at the office location, at home or online. Given the diverse needs of the client and the most suitable arrangements made to provide the best services to the client, counseling, coaching and consulting services are included. Please feel free to contact me directly for more information and for a free 20 minute consultation. My mission is to provide you with professional christian counseling services utilizing professional therapeutic techniques to promote health and wholeness in your life. Only with the best of care and compassion, my goal is to provide you with the tools you need and the necessary self awareness to improve your coping skills and your ability to make progress in overcoming life's challenges. Thus, I can help you to improve your overall ability to savor and celebrate life, your many accomplishments and personal success. I understand the difficulty of facing those areas in life that are painful, scary and difficult to understand, however, in counseling you have the freedom to be yourself, your true self, in the here and now, and nothing can stand in your way if you are willing to give yourself that opportunity. By encouraging you to maximize your personal strengths and consider every opportunity for personal health, wholeness and wellness, you will find yourself living up to your full potential. I offer quality assessment, consultation and treatment aimed at promoting personal, professional & family growth through all of life’s many developmental stages. My ultimate goal then, is to help you turn challenges into opportunities for self-discovery & growth, to help you overcome and build a better future for your life and the lives of those you love. Together, we can learn to build and rebuild the precious and priceless relationships in your life that compliment and support your future.

Welcome to Lori Underwood Therapy in San Diego! You have access to help TODAY with your most critical relationships! I focus on achieving realistic, lasting results for highly motivated San Diego professionals and their families in two critical areas: work and family relationships. Mine is a solutions-focused therapy practice with a proven track record of training high-performing individuals to guide their most important relationships into balance–quickly and effectively. Work relationships can cause stress, affecting family relationships. Signs of job stress can vary from person to person, depending on the particular situation, how long the individual has been subjected to the stressors, and the intensity of the stress itself. Some symptoms of job stress you may be experiencing include, but are not limited to: •Absenteeism •Anxiety •Depression •Extreme anger and frustration •Family conflict •Insomnia •Loss of mental concentration •Physical illnesses such as heart disease, migraine, headaches, stomach problems, and back problems •Substance abuse Markers indicating your work relationships may be out of balance include: •Feeling burned out •Most everyone you know thinks you’ve got everything together, when inside you feel like you are falling apart •No matter how hard you try you overwhelmingly feel like nothing ever seems to be “good enough” •Others tell you they know you can do it, but deep down you’re left wondering if you can Family relationships that are out of balance can result from and/or be the cause of stress at work. If your stress is affecting–or is a function of–your relationship with your spouse, ask yourself if you are feeling any of the following toward (or from) your spouse: •Contempt •Criticism •Sarcasm •Stonewalling If you are experiencing one or more of the above, now is the time to take action. Each emotion can often represent a marker of a stress fracture in your relationship. The good news is your relationship can be repaired. You have the answers inside you and together we can identify them. Know that there is hope for you and your relationships. I am confident I can help you TODAY.

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!

My work is focused on fostering positive ways of dealing and overcoming personal and relational challenges. In a confidential and nurturing therapeutic environment, I will assist you to: * Live with less stress and fear of the future * Soothe anxious thoughts * Improve the quality of your relationships with your partner, children, parents, and friends. * Develop effective communication strategies * Empower your parenting skills * Break free from the harmful cycles that feed depression * Break negative behavioral patterns * Understand your anger and become less reactive * Free yourself from the need to seek approval Although challenging at times, making the decision to enter into therapy, may help you live your life more confidently, more passionately and more peacefully.