Find a Therapist in Oceanside, CA

Are you exhausted from holding it all together at work, in your family, or in your partnership only to feel frustrated that the same patterns keep resurfacing? You’re capable, thoughtful, and driven yet something isn’t shifting. You're finding that talking about it and reading about it has not brought the results you hoped for. Evidence-based, more experiential therapy can help you understand what’s underneath those patterns so real change becomes possible. As you gain clarity about the parts of you that work so hard to protect, please, or perform, you’ll feel less internally conflicted and more grounded in your relationships. I offer a steady, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down and speak honestly about what you’re carrying. Rather than adding more tools or techniques, we focus on what’s happening inside. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS) we’ll gently explore the different parts of you that have been trying to help, even the self-critical ones. You have so many parts inside that are longing to be known. Together, we can uncover the self-compassion and confidence that’s already within you, and ease the internal conflicts that haven't found relief with traditional talk therapy. If you’re ready for meaningful, lasting change, I invite you to reach out.

My clients report they got into therapy because they wanted relief from suffering. They wanted to stop their minds from racing all the time. They say the had trouble sleeping, concentrating, functioning or just being present in life. They say they felt guilty for not being able to stop overthinking. They say they felt like they were just existing but not really living, let alone thriving. If this sounds familiar to you, I can help! A lot of these symptoms are anxiety or depression based and can be linked to trauma. My treatment could be a good fit for you because I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression and trauma. You don’t have to suffer in silence anymore. There are ways to get relief & healing that can profoundly change your life. Please know that, with some work, thriving in life is a very real possibility. About me: I am a collaborative strength-based therapist, meaning we will work as a team to elicit your strengths so you can use them to your advantage. I use attachment-based compassion focused interpersonal therapy. I also specialize in a somatic (mind and body) trauma treatment model where you will have an opportunity to reparent your wounded inner child and subsequently heal your relationship with yourself. My style is caring, empathetic and supportive. My clients describe me as down-to-Earth , knowledgeable, engaging, with a good sense of humor they find therapeutic. I’d love to see if my services are a good match for you, so contact me so we can book a free consultation to discuss the possibility of working together.

It is my goal to help clients actualize their full potential and resolve challenges in their lives. By working in collaboration with clients, we will discover what is getting in the way of you fulfilling your hopes and dreams. You may be feeling stuck, unmotivated, or hopeless because of past hurts, conflicts, and doubts you may have experienced. You are not alone. Our work together will assist you in finding and anticipating the good, so you can enjoy it. Your destiny awaits you on the road you have chosen to avoid. Remember, the path is formed by walking on it.

Life is a journey full of ups, downs, and forks in the road, which can bring about stress, anxiety, depression, and an overall feeling of helplessness. Most of the time, it’s easy to navigate on our own, but quite often a licensed psychotherapist is needed to restore balance and provide you with the necessary tools to rebuild and/or redirect your life toward becoming more fulfilling, uplifting, and enjoyable. As your therapist, I’m committed to creating a safe place to address any issues you feel are holding you back from becoming the very best version of yourself, creating a relationship built on trust, honesty, and understanding. I have worked with couples, people who have experienced crimes, adolescents, young adults, older adults, as well as clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and loss. I take pride in being able to provide my clients with numerous resources and valuable coping mechanisms. I will provide you with the tools necessary to manage life’s setbacks, uncertainties, and mental meltdowns. But more than anything, as your therapist, I will be there to listen and champion you along the way. Let's chat!

Currently accepting new clients! Personal discovery and growth is one of life's greatest challenges but also provides one of life's greatest rewards. As a therapist, my job is to help you navigate this journey. I specialize in integrated, holistic personal and psychological healing. Through my own healing journey to address childhood trauma, I did many years traditional talk therapy. While I found this to be helpful, it wasn’t until I discovered somatic experiencing therapy that I began to experience a deep settling in my body and mind in a relatively short period of time. I experienced changes that seemed difficult or impossible prior and felt more connected with people around me. I've seen in myself and my clients an ability to change reactions and patterns that seemed unchangeable before incorporating somatic work. Feelings, thoughts, or memories that seemed intolerable become tolerable. This settling of the nervous system can lead to a newfound sense of feeling present and engaged in life. One gains more capacity to experience positive emotions, tolerate negative emotions without becoming overwhelmed, and an ability to understand and manage reactions to people or situations.

"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" - Mary Oliver I work with my clients to resolve whatever is getting in their way. My approach is generally mindfulness based, informed by attachment and family histories. It focuses on widening and deepening resilience and core strengths that are already there (even if it doesn't feel like it). Then you can meet life's inevitable challenges without getting knocked off your game. You can also make peace with your past and discover valuable resources that have been waiting for you all along. There's only one of you on the planet. Let's figure out why you're here and what your best life looks like.

Since each client is unique, my therapy approach is designed just for you and your specific needs. Research has shown a correlation between Mental Health and Physical Health, so an approach addressing both could lead to the ultimate therapeutic results. A holistic approach will best serve you in dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, and emotional relationship issues. This is what I specifically do. I also use Yoga Therapy to enhance the needs of specific clients. I am a great listener, compassionate, and non-judgmental. If you are serious about changing your life areas you think need improvements; I am here to support and accompany you in your journey to self-discovery in balancing your life to the better outcome you deserve.

My priority is to make you feel comfortable, safe, and heard so you can be yourself and share what you’re going through. I know it’s important to trust your therapist so you can let your walls down and open up. Having a good fit with your therapist is important, and I’ll do everything I can to build rapport and provide you with an encouraging and nonjudgmental space where you can heal. Using a warm, caring, and encouraging approach, I give you the time and space to open up when you’re ready. I find one of the best ways to get to make someone feel comfortable is using a sense of humor when appropriate. Anxiety,Depression, illness, and medical conditions are never easy to deal with, but I’m here to help you through the process so you can begin to heal emotionally.

Hello! I am here to help you overcome life's challenges and live a happier and more fulfilling life. My style is to work with you collaboratively to identify your goals and empower you to achieve them. I have helped clients decrease and overcome anxiety, depression, substance use, coming out, sexual identity and gender transitioning as well as improving relationships with romantic partners, family members and co-workers. Together, we can look at your life story and rewrite your narrative to increase your self-confidence, happiness, love and joy!

As a therapist and licensed clinical social worker, I work with you through self-reflection, empowerment, and support. My approach is to meet each client where they are and to collaboratively develop a treatment plan based off your individual goals. I can provide support, problem solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues such as depression, anxiety, OCD, unresolved childhood issues, grief, chronic illness and stress. My therapeutic approach is to support each client through research based interventions. I utilize multiple methodologies including exposure and response prevention therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution focused and a family systems approach to assist my clients with their needs and goals.