Psychotherapist
Sue Cates, MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
In 92081 - Nearby to Valley Center.
As human beings, we are wired for healing and growth. In the context of a safe, warm, attuned therapeutic relationship we can face emotions and situations that seem too overwhelming to face alone. My style is collaborative, respectful, and works in the 'here and now' with a belief in the human capacity for transforming difficult situations into opportunities for growth. Psychotherapy can help you connect with yourself and others, develop resilience to handle life's challenges, and assist you in navigating life's transitions.
Psychotherapist
Sean Sprigle, LPCC
Licensed professional clinical counselor
Available for Online Therapy
My clients often find me easy to talk to and say they feel comfortable with me, trusting quickly. This can make the psychotherapeutic process easier and more effective for my clients, especially if they are nervous or don’t know what to expect. Therapy with me can range from just talking casually with each other, leading to insights, increased self awareness, and processing through emotional issues, or it could be more intensive deeper therapy like EMDR.
Psychotherapist
Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.
Coach/Change Agent/Consultant
In 92121 - Nearby to Valley Center.
James Hillman once said, "We've had a hundred years of psychotherapy and the world is getting worse." While there are many occasions where the validation and listening endemic to psychotherapy makes sense, there are times where we over assume that "feeling better" and "changing behavior" are the same. Grey Matters International, Inc. goes after the forgotten brain laws to behavior change that therapists miss when processing hours and hours of dialogues with people. Utilizing a cutting edge technology to facilitate the emotional process of change, we can make the therapy process way more effective, faster, and with less money spent. Contact kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161.
Psychotherapist
Jennifer Torres Duran, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Available for Online Therapy
If you're looking for someone to help you process what is going on for you and aren't sure exactly what is coming up or what it is that is causing distress in your life, I am here to help. We will will together to discuss what has happened in your youth and what is happening now that may all be causing conflict for you. I will use a combination of ACT, EMDR, IPT and/or others that may feel useful and relevant depending your unique situation.
Psychotherapist
Emily Morgan, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
In 92010 - Nearby to Valley Center.
Psychotherapy offers you a supportive and non-judgmental space to explore and address challenges you may be facing in your life. Through therapy, you can gain a better understanding of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, which can lead to greater self-awareness and personal growth. You may also learn effective coping strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and other emotional struggles. Therapy provides you with tools to improve your relationships, increase your resilience, and enhance your overall well-being. As you work through your concerns with me, I can help you experience a greater sense of clarity, confidence, and empowerment in your daily life.
Psychotherapist
Justin Stewart, CADC II, SAP
Internationally Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor
In 92591 - Nearby to Valley Center.
I am an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I have a long personal and professional history with addiction, mental illness, and trauma. I specialize in counseling addiction clients who struggle with anger management, men's issues, and childhood trauma. However, that by no means a complete list of the issues I can assist you with. No matter what else you may be struggling with, we will work together to discover thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that just aren't working for you anymore. We will then get to forming new behaviors, perspectives, and strategies that will help you live a more fulfilling life!
Psychotherapist
Pamela Polcyn, Ph.D, MFT
Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist
In 92024 - Nearby to Valley Center.
Psychotherapy can provide the skills and support you need to move forward in your life, to find your way through difficult and painful transitions, to reduce disturbing symptoms that prevent you from living your life in joy, peace and connection, to be the creative person you were once were or want to be, to happily relate to others in your life, to live a peaceful life free of overwhelming stresses, to overcome addictive behavior that sabotages careers, relationships and life satisfaction, to learn healthy sleep patterns that research is indicating is so crucial to good health, to reconnect to or develop a spiritual life, to live life with compassion, and to enjoy life.
Psychotherapist
Alexandra (Ali) Poling, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Lic #79809
In 92008 - Nearby to Valley Center.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), skills from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness to treat anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. My style is supportive and straightforward. My approach starts with a focus on understanding specific symptoms, triggers, and thinking/coping patterns, and then teaching a variety of coping skills to help you work through these and to resolve painful emotions, life events or further triggers that may have brought you to therapy in the first place.
Psychotherapist
Aleksandra Drecun, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
In 92130 - Nearby to Valley Center.
My psychotherapy approach relies on a personal growth model that is client-centered. I focus on client needs and utilize approaches that will result in desired change. The goal is to empower clients by teaching them skills and strategies that will allow them to have victory over their concerns and to have a meaningful existence. My objective is to teach clients to be proactive about their lives, self-sufficient and establish a healthy interdependence. It is my intention that clients increase their self-confidence and self-efficacy to attain their fullest potential and lead enriching lives.
Psychotherapist
Madeleine Foster, MA, AMFT, APCC
Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Available for Online Therapy
My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that by uncovering the source of our problems, we can work together to heal and find a sense of confidence and clarity. I provide unique and tailored psychoanalytic therapies to help my clients make sense of their lives and better understand the source of their issues. When the source is identified, a path to wellness can be established. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment, free of judgment and pressure, where my clients can look into their emotions, experiences, and behaviors to gain insight and clarity. I believe that understanding our emotions is the key to unlocking our potential and finding relief and healing.
Psychotherapist
Rika Tanaka, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
In 92008 - Nearby to Valley Center.
Evidence-based psychotherapy can greatly benefit clients suffering with a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, grief/bereavement, stress, trauma, and other big life challenges. My approach to psychotherapy is always evidence-based and collaborative. I take pride in my integrity in only offering my services to clients whom I feel confident I can help; and I am passionate about finding creative ways to tailor proven methods to fit my clients' unique needs. With the right "fit" between the therapist and client, psychotherapy can be very effective in helping clients make lasting and meaningful changes.
Psychotherapist
Kimberly Koljat, LMFT, LIMFT-S, RPT-S, RDT
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor
Available for Online Therapy
Therapy is not a one size fits all experience. Though I extensively trained to understand specific theories of practice, I utilize a "prescriptive" approach. This means I will adapt to your needs in treatment. Therapy is co-created, it is relational, and it is in the therapeutic relationship where we seek personal growth to apply outside the therapy room. I work with adult individual clients who are grieving a significant loss, LGBTIQ+ adults, adults with creative blocks, neurodivergent adults, people pleasers, those recovering from trauma, and adults burnt out about their work.
Psychotherapist
Jenny Liu, MEd. MFT. NLP. Confidence Coach
Online Therapist & Coach, Online Career Counselor
In 93065 - Nearby to Valley Center.
FRUSTRATED AND STRESSED OUT? Not happy in a relationship? Suffering from anxiety or depression? Unsure where to go from here? Looking for some solution to a complicated issue? I can help! In therapy, you can work through your inner conflicts, feelings of sadness, anger, guilt, and move on to clarity, decisiveness, peace and empowerment. I am interested in your journey to a better life. Call me for a free telephone consultation session.
Psychotherapist
Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.
Coach/Change Agent/Consultant
In 92011 - Nearby to Valley Center.
James Hillman once said, "we've had a hundred years of psychotherapy and the world is getting worse." While there are many occasions where the validation and listening endemic to psychotherapy makes sense, there are times where we overassume that "feeling better" and "changing behavior" are the same. Grey Matters International, Inc. goes after the forgotten brain laws to behavior change that therapists miss when processing hours and hours of dialogues with people. Utilizing a cutting edge technology to facilitate the emotional process of change, we can make the therapy process way more effective, faster, and with less money spent. Contact kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161
Psychotherapist
Philip Starkman, MSW, RSW
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
My approach is to work collaboratively with clients using a holistic model of therapy which entails a blending of Eastern and Western modalities. For example, training in meditation, yoga, Tai Chi, proper exercise, a nutritious, science-based diet and maintaining proper sleep hygiene. Also, including talk therapy can then help to reveal core values and issues. Mindfulness training benefits clients in observing clearly thoughts and behaviours. Clients benefit greatly through the use of evidence based interventions by developing the skills needed to evaluate thought patterns and overcome destructive patterns.
Psychotherapist
Thomas Schmierer, Catholic Therapist, Licensed MFT
Healing and Peace Catholic Therapy Services
In 92054 - Nearby to Valley Center.
Are you sick of some persistent feeling, thought, behavior, or situation? There is a way out. Your time and money are valuable, thus I use the latest accelerated approaches for change. I use two key elements in therapy: (1) A non-judgmental approach towards your feelings and (2) a process of cause-and-effect discovery. Once my clients accept their "feeling selves" and discover the sources of their current unwanted psychological experiences, they usually experience a "felt shift" -- a lasting transformation that sets them free. To start working towards inner peace, call Thomas Schmierer, Catholic Therapist, LMFT today!
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Valley Center is located in San Diego County, California. It has a land area of 27.44 square miles and a water area of 0.00 square miles.  The population of Valley Center is 9,872 people with 3,079 households and a median annual income of $82,799. .
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Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in Valley Center for the average family. While sustaining a commitment to therapy is usually not an issue, if mental health treatment feels like a burden please ask your counselor about accepted insurance plans or sliding scale fees. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Valley Center public health department.