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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.