Therapy and Counseling Services in Encinitas/Carlsbad and Rancho Bernardo/Poway
Addiction
Addiction fundamentally alters brain chemistry and neural pathways, creating powerful compulsions that can override rational decision-making. This neurobiological component helps explain why willpower alone is rarely sufficient for overcoming addictive patterns. LEARN MORE
ADHD & ADD
ADHD and ADD present unique challenges in daily life, work, and relationships, but with proper support and strategies, you can harness your strengths and achieve your full potential. LEARN MORE
Anger Management
Everyone gets angry from time to time, however when the anger begins to get out of control and turns into violent or destructiveness, then permanent life-changing issues will arise. Be your own life advocate and expose yourself to interventions that can impact your life in positive ways. LEARN MORE
Anxiety Treatment
Anxiety doesn’t have to control your life. Through proven, supportive techniques, you’ll learn to manage fear and worry while developing practical tools to reduce symptoms and regain confidence. LEARN MORE
Brainspotting
A therapeutic approach where clients focus on eye positions linked to emotional distress, guided by a therapist to release trapped trauma. It taps into the brain’s natural ability to heal through targeted visual and emotional processing. LEARN MORE
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a short-term, goal-specific psychotherapy approach that uses hands-on, practical strategies for problem solving. It will teach you to a set of applicable principles that you can use for the rest of your life. LEARN MORE
Conjoint Therapy
Conjoint therapy brings partners together to address relationship dynamics, improve communication, and rebuild trust. This collaborative approach helps couples understand each other and strengthen their emotional bond. LEARN MORE
Couples Therapy
Whether facing trust issues, communication problems, or life stressors, couples therapy helps you rebuild connection and intimacy. Work together to heal your relationship and create lasting positive change. LEARN MORE
Depression Help, Therapy and Counseling
Depression affects every aspect of life, but recovery is possible. If you’re experiencing persistent sadness, hopelessness, or loss of interest, professional support can help you reclaim joy and purpose. LEARN MORE
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT teaches essential skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing self-destructive behaviors. Build emotional resilience and learn practical strategies for navigating life’s challenges with greater stability. LEARN MORE
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Teen Group
Give your teen the tools to navigate today’s challenges with confidence. Our evidence-based DBT Teen Group teaches emotional regulation, peer relationship skills, and resilience strategies in a supportive environment where teens can connect and grow together. LEARN MORE
Divorce Counseling
Divorce brings complex emotions and difficult decisions, especially when children are involved. Whether you’re considering, experiencing, or recovering from divorce, professional support helps you process feelings and navigate this major life transition with clarity. LEARN MORE
Early Childhood / Play Therapy
Your young child’s developing brain is remarkably capable of healing and growth, making early childhood the most powerful time for therapeutic intervention. When concerning behaviors, emotional outbursts, or developmental regression persist despite your best parenting efforts, professional support can literally reshape how your child’s brain processes emotions and relationships for life. LEARN MORE
EMDR Therapy
Trauma doesn’t have to define your future. EMDR is a proven treatment for processing traumatic memories, reducing flashbacks and nightmares, and helping you move forward with renewed strength. We have made available EMDR Therapy at our Encinitas location. LEARN MORE
Family Counseling and Child Development
Navigate family transitions, improve parent-child relationships, and learn effective discipline strategies. Get the tools you need to support your family through challenges and promote healthy development. LEARN MORE
Grief and Loss Counseling
Grief comes in many forms – death, divorce, major life changes, or other significant losses. Professional support helps you process these experiences and find meaningful ways to move forward. LEARN MORE
Group Counseling
At our counseling center, we are offering low-cost psychoeducational and support group counseling. Take a look at our group options to select what is the right fit for you or your loved ones. LEARN MORE
Infidelity and Cheating Counseling
Discovering infidelity creates overwhelming emotions including anger, betrayal, and confusion. Learn healthy coping strategies to process these intense feelings and make informed decisions about your relationship’s future. LEARN MORE
Infertility and Pregnancy Loss Counseling
Fertility struggles and pregnancy loss bring unique grief that deserves compassionate support. Our specialized therapy helps you process complex emotions, maintain hope, and build resilience throughout your fertility journey. LEARN MORE
Marriage Counseling
Marriage difficulties can feel overwhelming, but hope and healing are possible. Work through anger, resentment, and communication issues with professional guidance to rebuild trust and intimacy in your relationship. LEARN MORE
Neurofeedback Therapy
Neurofeedback uses advanced technology to help your brain develop healthier patterns. This non-invasive approach can improve focus, emotional regulation, and overall mental wellness through personalized brain training. LEARN MORE
Personal Injury Mental Health Therapy
A physical injury stemming from a vehicular crash, an occupational mishap, or any other harrowing incident can inflict deep and enduring emotional scars that remain long after the body has mended. The psychological consequences—ranging from persistent anxiety and overwhelming sadness to complex trauma—can profoundly disrupt your daily routines, strain personal relationships, and fundamentally challenge your sense of identity and self-worth, leaving you to navigate a difficult path toward emotional recovery. LEARN MORE
Self Confidence and Self Esteem
Low self-confidence can lead people toward depression, not reaching their potential, or even tolerate abusive situations and relationships. My job entails helping you empower yourself. Through this process, you will gain a sense of your own value and worth as a person. LEARN MORE
Spirituality – Christian Counseling
Integrate faith and healing through Christian counseling. Explore your relationship with God, find meaning and purpose, and restore both spiritual and personal relationships through biblically-informed therapeutic support. LEARN MORE
Teen and Adolescent Therapy
Is your teenager struggling with anxiety, depression, or behavioral changes that seem beyond typical adolescent challenges? We understand that the teenage years don’t have to be a time of crisis—with the right support, your teen can develop the skills and resilience needed to thrive both now and in their future. LEARN MORE
Trauma and PTSD
Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affect millions of individuals who have experienced overwhelming events that exceeded their ability to cope. Whether stemming from combat exposure, accidents, abuse, natural disasters, medical emergencies, or other life-threatening situations, trauma can profoundly impact your daily functioning, relationships, and overall well-being. LEARN MORE
We provide in-person mental health therapy and counseling to residents throughout north San Diego County, including Encinitas, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach, Cardiff, Leucadia, Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Rancho Bernardo, Poway, Escondido, San Marcos, Rancho Peñasquitos, 4S Ranch, Scripps Ranch, and Vista. We also offer telehealth services to clients throughout California.