Find a Therapist in Coronado, CA

You may have recently discovered that your partner has been engaging in addictive or sexually compulsive behaviors. Or you may have known for a long time that something did't feel right. Whether you have decided to leave or stay, you will need support and a safe place to process all the conflicting emotions. I specialize in helping individuals and couples heal from relational traumas. This may include infidelity, addictions, and sexually compulsive behaviors. Give me a call and we can see if I am the person to help you begin healing.

In my professional experience, people come to therapy when they are feeling unhappy, stuck or blocked in some way and feel that they have exhausted their available resources and coping mechanisms. My role as a therapist is to serve as a guide to help the client identify and express their needs and wants, as well as assist the client in recognizing their strengths and abilities to heal and grow. I work with clients to help them understand their past experiences and current situation in order to move forward and make changes to facilitate the life and relationships they want. I am warm, compassionate, collaborative and interactive in my approach.

Whether your concern is job stress, a relationship in crisis, or a mental health issue, you deserve quality care from a seasoned professional. My experience ranges from psychiatric hospitals and outpatient treatment centers, to independent practice. I am trained in a variety of scientifically validated treatment approaches, and I always treat you with compassion and respect. Listening carefully to your description of your situation, we'll collaborate on a plan for change and recovery. I take a pragmatic approach, teaching you along the way, so that you fully understand what we are doing. Sometimes I'll recommend some reading, to speed up the process of change and healing. Or I may give you homework assignments so that the time between sessions is productive. You will find that I am active in the process, not merely nodding my head. If you are suffering debilitating symptoms, I may suggest we get some medication from your doctor to make the process easier. But I recommend medications only as a last resort, and more often suggest a range of non-pharmaceutical interventions that have been shown in research to be effective. Nutrition, exercise, sleep schedules, mindful awareness, as well as a variety of supplements all can offer benefits. If we are working in a couples counseling frame, I'll help you get reconnected without worry as to "who is to blame". Whether the conflict is over money, in-laws, sexual intimacy, or the kids, know that these issues are all opportunities for growth and happiness. Disruptions in our primary relationship are perfectly normal, and not to be a source of guilt. If your concern is substance abuse or addictive behavior, know that there is no reason for shame here. It's all a matter of getting educated on the nature of the problem, and learning about how to make the change. We'll build a treatment plan that allows you to find your best self, and come back to being that wonderful person you were meant to be. Feel free to come in for a single session just to see what you think. Let's get to work!

If you feel stuck in the same arguments, walking on eggshells, or slowly growing apart, you're not alone and it doesn't have to stay this way. I specialize in helping couples break negative cycles, strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and feel more emotionally connected in ways that actually work using the Gottman Method. This approach gives you clear, practical tools to better understand each other and navigate conflict without it turning into the same cycle. I also work with individuals who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, overthinking, or life transitions. Together, we focus on understanding what’s keeping you stuck while building tools to help you feel more grounded, confident, and in control. If you’re new to therapy or unsure where to start, that’s completely okay. I’ll meet you where you are, and we’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable while helping you make meaningful progress.

Advanced Health Care is HERE To HELP during COVID-19. Now more than ever, life can be stressful, confusing, and painful at times. The purpose of our work together is to help you live a healthier, happier, and more meaningful life. We will work together to process what is holding you back, and to find ways to help you move forward. I am not here to tell you what to do or how to live your life, but to assist you in creating the life that you desire - in a way that works for you. You may be asking yourself, is this the right time to start therapy? Here are some things to ask yourself: - Do you feel like you are not on the right path? - Have you been chronically unhappy or made poor decisions? - Do you have a good life but find yourself feeling off or unsatisfied? - Are there situational problems in your life that you need guidance for? - Do you feel that your issues have been following you for years? - Do your problems seem to not have any solutions? - Are you confused as to what is even wrong? The good news is this: Psychotherapy can help. I treat a wide-range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, chronic pain, coping with illness, trauma, grief, self-esteem, women's issues, & stress. I also conduct psychological evaluations, including: Workers' Compensation evaluation and treatment, Agreed Medical Evaluations, Qualified Medical Evaluations, Personal Injury Claims, Fitness For Duty Evaluations, and Independent Medical Evaluations. I look forward to helping you.

I am a bilingual and bicultural psychologist, providing therapy in Farsi and English. With close to 20 years of experience, I have found that the power of the therapeutic process itself plays a key role in giving clients the energy and emotional resources they need to deal with the content of their lives. As a clinical psychologist, I specialize in psychodynamic psychotherapy, helping adults navigate depression, anxiety, and complex relationship dynamics. My approach fosters deep self-awareness, individuation, and the ability to set firm, healthy boundaries. I work with young adults to clarify their values, cultivate fulfilling relationships, and develop a strong sense of agency. Rooted in self-psychology and enriched by a broad theoretical foundation, my work is dedicated to facilitating meaningful, lasting transformation. Through this process, we uncover what lies beneath repeated emotional crises and recognize the larger dysfunctional patterns that have shaped their lives.

People often come to therapy because something feels stuck: a relationship pattern keeps repeating, intimacy has become difficult, anxiety or depression is taking over, grief feels heavy, or life no longer feels as clear or fulfilling as it once did. I work with individuals and couples who want more than short-term symptom relief. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist in San Diego, I help clients explore relationship challenges, sexual concerns, communication problems, desire differences, infidelity, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and major life transitions. My approach is supportive, direct, sex-positive, and non-judgmental. I integrate sex therapy, couples therapy, somatic psychotherapy, existential-humanistic psychotherapy, positive psychology, and practical tools for meaningful change. My goal is to help clients create greater connection, authenticity, intimacy, meaning, and fulfillment in their lives and relationships.

At The Center for Couples Therapy, we are dedicated relationship therapists with expertise based on the groundbreaking work of Dr. John Gottman. We are also broadly trained in the Developmental Model, the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Gestalt Therapy, Emotion-focused Couples Therapy and others. Our methods empower our clients with tools that can deepen intimacy and friendship, help you more effectively manage conflict, nurture greater understanding between one another, and support one another's goals for the future.

Over 30 years experience. Melonie Gale believes counseling is a personalized and collaborative relationship within a safe and supportive environment that is designed for you as an individual. Your decision to seek counseling and choosing the right counselor for you is as important to your healing as your motivation to change. She works interactively with you to define treatment goals based on your specific needs. Counseling may be brief or in-depth. Within each of us, she believes there is an innate ability and power to heal, and she will work together with you towards your goals. Counseling as a choice. Melonie Gale has been working with clients to help better their lives for decades. Her experience is in a multitude of differing areas, giving me clarity to focus on the underlying issues that present roadblocks to wellness. By focusing on recognition of your choices and strengths and identifying patterns that aren't working for you, her experience and expertise can help provide you with new insights and tools.

You're looking for results, not simply more insight. I have the training and experience to help you find the root causes of what's blocking the results you seek, and the tools to help you rapidly make progress toward the inner and outer changes you want. Are you looking for someone who blends compassion with directness, who will help you draw out your own answers while providing expert input, and who will help you develop the skills to manage your self-development more and more on your own? Then let's talk!

PRACTICAL HELP. RESULTS ORIENTED. 30 years of professional experience with Couples and Individual Adults has taught me that most people want to clearly understand what's wrong, and know what to do about it, so they can make changes for the better. I'll help you identify what needs changing, develop an improvement plan, take action, follow through, and get results. Author, 'Why Men Don't Get Enough Sex and Women Don't Get Enough Love (Pocket), 'Losing the Weight of the World: How to Lighten Your Burdens Through Meditation and Joyful Living' (Doubleday). Psychologist EditorReviewer: 'Good Loving' (Men's Health). Specialty: Couples and Individual Adults. Couples: I've been married over 30 years, know the secrets to success, and can help you be successful too. Clearer communication, and greater emotional and physical intimacy. Happy relationships are the #1 key to life satisfaction - Let's create it for you. I have two terrific grown children, know a lot about good parenting, and am glad to offer suggestions. Relationship Issues: Couples, Marital, Pre-Marital, Divorce Individual Adults: Ready for change? Let's work together to make it happen. Call or Email Today for a Happier Tomorrow!

Welcome, depth seekers, those who desire a deeper understanding of yourselves and the unconscious forces that motivate your day-to-day lives. The challenging symptoms we often deal with on the surface can serve as an invitation to look deeper within, so we can make sense of why you are truly suffering and work through your challenges in an experiential way. This requires the courage to face who you are, and in that truth, you can open yourself up to choices about how to navigate these understandings. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California, and I weave together psychoanalytic thinking with eastern spiritual teachings to help us make sense of you and your experiences.