Marriage & Family Therapist in El Cajon, CA

Laurie M. Shear, MFT

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1252 Broadway, Suite D    El Cajon, CA 92021

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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

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Therapy  Addiction  Adolescents  Adoption  Anger Management  Anxiety and Panic  Arts Therapy (Expressive)  Asperger's Syndrome  Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)  Bicultural Difficulties  Body Image Issues  Caregiver Issues  Children's Counseling  Chronic Illness  Couples  Depression  Divorce  Domestic Violence  Eating Disorders  Educational Therapy  Family Conflict  Gay or Lesbian Issues  Gender Identity / Transgenderism  Gifted / Talented Issues  Grief and Loss  Group Therapy  Herpes and STD Counseling  Hypnotherapy  Learning Disabilities  Life and Wellness Coaching  Life Transitions  Loneliness  Marriage & Family Therapy  Marriage Counseling  Men's Issues  Neuropsychological Evaluation / Testing  Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder  Online / Teletherapy  Pet Therapy  Play Therapy  Pre and Postpartum Mental Health  Premarital Counseling  Problem Gambling  Psychoanalysis  Psychological Evaluation / Testing  Psychopharmacology  Relationship Issues  Religious Counseling  Self-Esteem Issues  Seniors and Elder Care Issues  Sexual Dysfunction  Stress Management  Trauma and PTSD  Women's Issues  Work and Career Issues

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