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Therapists for college students near San Diego, CA

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Kevin Fitzsimmons

Clinical Social Work/Therapist
In-Person & Online
Solana Beach, CA

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Kristen Hornung

Licensed Professional Counselor
In-Person & Online
Encinitas, CA

Do you sometimes feel stressed, exhausted, unfulfilled, or disconnected? When triggered do you shut down, have unexpected emotions, or dissociate? Do you work hard to please others and be successful, but no matter what you do, it never feels like you are good enough? Therapy may be able to help you learn new coping skills, decrease painful emotions and negative thoughts about yourself related to past events, and become more resilient. My Background and Approach: I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings while also practicing new coping or communication skills (including how to set boundaries). With a doctorate in depth psychology and training in EMDR, an evidence-based trauma therapy, I specialize in helping adults and adolescents work towards healing and growth. We can collaborate to explore the larger picture of what is bringing you to therapy and set goals. In order to help you feel safe and supported, we can balance talking about difficult topics with learning and practicing coping skills. We can explore your strengths while addressing the patterns you want to change. By exchanging feedback regularly, we can evaluate our progress and grow together. My Personal Beliefs and Interests: One of the reasons I became a therapist is because of my own recovery, which has allowed me to find joy and a sense of meaning and purpose in life. When I’m not parenting my two children or working, I enjoy reading, creative writing, and being outside. I make an effort to do something that brings me joy every day- even if it’s just by searching the night sky for the moon or talking to a friend on the phone.

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Spicy Counseling Center

Marriage & Family Therapist
In-Person & Online
Chula Vista, CA

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Integrative Family Therapy

Group practice
In-Person & Online
Encinitas, CA

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Lightfully Behavioral Health

Treatment program
In-Person & Online
Santa Monica, CA

Virtual IOP Mental Healthcare for College Students, 18-25 Lightfully U gives college students access to evidence-based, clinical mental healthcare like never before. Broadening access to care and providing flexible program options, Lightfully’s Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program accommodates busy college students with unique needs and schedules. Lightfully’s online program is as effective as treatment provided in person, with the advantage of convenience and privacy.

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Dani Schaer

Psychologist
In-Person & Online
Encinitas, CA

Dr. Dani is passionate about helping individuals who are navigating stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, ADHD, identity, trauma, relationship challenges, and substance use. One of Dr. Dani’s greatest passions is to help individuals develop confidence within themselves, so they can communicate their emotions and ask for support effectively. Dr. Dani strives to provide a safe environment for individuals to express what is on their minds, learn invaluable coping skills, understand the mind-body connection and address relationship issues to build a sense of connection with themselves and others. She creates an understanding and empowering environment by using humor and gentle yet direct challenges. She welcomes feedback from individuals to maintain a collaborative approach. Dr. Dani approaches working with individuals in an empathic and nonjudgmental manner. She strongly feels that to help people, you must look at the entirety of a person and integrate all different aspects of their lives

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Valerie Zar

Psychologist
In-Person & Online
Encinitas, CA

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Headway Therapy Group

Group practice
In-Person & Online
Encinitas, CA

At Headway Therapy we offer counseling services that are tailored to meet your needs. Our goal is to be the support you need. Our dedicated team of psychotherapists specialize in different areas, and we are able to provide various counseling services to best support you. Our mission is to work together with you to develop healthy and thriving lives. Look through our Psychotherapy Services page to learn more about counseling. We are ready and available to support you.

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Nourished Wellness Group

Group practice
In-Person & Online
Encinitas, CA

We are a group of psychologists, therapists and holistic providers who value the integration of the mind and body to heal emotional and mental health struggles. Our core value is working to treat the whole self, not just part of you by integrating mind-body treatment modalities. We have extensive experience supporting the college population and skilled in areas that commonly come up during this stage of life, such as: anxiety, depression, stress, identity development, LGBTQIA+, life transition, self-esteem, social anxiety, and life purpose. We are also skilled in working with trauma, veterans, sexual assault, and grief. Looking forward to supporting and connecting with you.

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Haven for Change

Marriage & Family Therapist
In-Person & Online
Encinitas, CA

Hello! Sometimes adulting is hard and even more complicated with life, family, relationships or other issues. I invite you to a safe haven for self-discovery and the opportunity to address the issues that have been lingering or bothering you. I understand that taking this step might be confusing, scary or a bit difficult. I am here to support and guide you towards reaching whatever goals you set. You are welcome to email, call or text for a free consultation. From there I can determine how I can best help.

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Escondido Family Counseling Center

Clinic or agency
In-Person & Online
Escondido, CA

Escondido Family Counseling Center offers comprehensive mental health care for all ages. Our services include: Adult, Adolescent & Child Psychiatry, Case Management, Individual, Couples & Family Counseling, Mental Health Services, Psychological Testing for Children & Adults and Substance Use Disorder Services. We offer both in-person and telehealth appointments. To schedule an appointment for mental health services at Escondido Family Counseling Center, please call (760) 546-2838.

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Tanya Pazder, Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker

Pre-Licensed Professional
In-Person
San Marcos, CA

Reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you're juggling academic pressure, career decisions, family expectations, and the stress from everyday life. If you're here, something in your life may feel heavy, uncertain, or stuck. You don’t have to navigate this stage of life alone. I work with college students and young adults navigating life transitions, identity exploration, relationship challenges, and mood concerns. This stage of life can bring pressure to “have it all together,” even when you feel overwhelmed underneath. Therapy is a space where you don’t have to perform or prove anything. You show up as you are, and together we build clarity, practical coping skills, confidence, and resilience. I hold a master’s degree in social work and a bachelor’s degree in communication, and my approach is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I draw from CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed care to tailor our work to your goals and experiences. Reaching out is often the hardest step-and it can also be the beginning of meaningful growth. If you’re ready, I invite you to connect so we can take the next step together.

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Lauren Morton

Clinical Social Work/Therapist
In-Person & Online
Carlsbad, CA

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Therapeutic and Wellness Solution Center

Group practice
In-Person & Online
San Marcos, CA

We are a team of highly skilled therapists offering flexible hours to accommodate our clients’ needs and schedules. This includes in office and Telehealth services 7 days a week. The services that we provide are aimed at reducing the challenges and discomfort that our client’s feel in their lives. This may be through the lens of individual, couples, family, or child counseling. Our diverse team of therapists work to assist clients in anxiety management, reducing depression, increasing communication skills, learning anger management skills, learning positive coping skills, mending relationship injuries, and overall increasing our client’s life satisfaction. If you are ready to make changes in your life in a safe, caring, and trusting setting to reach your life goals please reach out to us today.

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Integrity Counseling Group

Group practice
In-Person & Online
San Marcos, CA

Are you tired of repeating the same cycle, whether it’s addiction, depression, anxiety, or infidelity? Our skilled and compassionate therapists are here to help you finally break free, so you can live fully and joyfully. Led by Cory Anderson, LMFT, our therapists specialize in sex addiction recovery and helping spouses who have been betrayed by inifidelity. We often do trauma work to heal the root causes of addiction or disorders such as anxiety and depression. We also have therapists who work with children and teens. With multiple therapists at three locations (San Marcos, You don’t need to suffer alone. Contact our intake specialist, Elizabeth, today to learn more about our services or set up an initial consultation with a therapist.

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Jennie Wang-Hall

Psychologist
In-Person & Online
San Marcos, CA

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San Diego Center of Individual and Family Well-Being, A Psychology Corporation

Psychologist
Online
San Diego, CA

Painful feeling such as anxiety or sadness and/or the disconnect from loved ones can feel overwhelming. It is difficult to find joy in life when we are struggling with one of these challenges. Therapy can be a place to consider new ways to work towards your goals, to find new sources of joy, and to reduce the experience of pain. I am a licensed clinical psychologist, specializing in the delivery of time-limited, evidence-based therapies to help you experience relief from feeling of anxiety and sadness and/or to increase closeness in your romantic relationship. In order to achieve your goals we will draw on cognitive-behavioral and emotionally-focused therapy strategies. I want you to know that there is reason to be hopeful, even when it is hard to find that hope on your own. Together we can identify a road map for working towards your goals, taking one step down the road at a time. If you are interested in connecting, please do not hesitate to reach out via email or telephone.

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Zenful Therapy

Psychologist
Online
San Diego, CA

Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? One key factor to predict positive change is the trust you have with your therapist. That is my goal. I utilize my cultural sensitivity to understand my clients' struggles. I have experience using mindfulness-based techniques and insight oriented approaches. I have worked with college students and older adults. Together, we will create a treatment plan that is tailored to your needs. I truly believe that we can profoundly better ourselves through the moments in our lives where we face challenges by defining how we will see the problem and take action, rather than letting the problem define how we see ourselves. I will work with you, as a member on your team, to help you live better.

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Jennifer Miller, PsyD

Psychologist
Online
Ramona, CA

Dr. Miller has been practicing privately as a Clinical Psychologist for 20 years. Prior to becoming licensed as a psychologist, Dr. Miller served on staff at Rady Children's Hospital's world-renowned Chadwick Center for Children and Families. ​ Dr. Miller earned her Masters and Doctoral training from the California School of Professional Psychology-San Diego, specializing in youth, families, and trauma. Dr. Miller received her B.A. in Psychology from UC Santa Barbara, majoring in Developmental Psychology. ​ Dr. Miller's professional and personal interests are in Trauma-Sensitive and Trauma-Informed Treatment, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, General Stress Disorders, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Meditation, Depressive and Anxiety Disorders. While she is specially trained to treat youth, she welcomes clients of all ages who are suffering from depressive and anxiety disorders, trauma (remote/recent), life transitions, individual and families dealing with the disease of addiction, and those seeking personal growth. ​ Dr. Miller has extensive experience working with military families, active duty and retired service members, and is trained to provide specialized treatment to veterans suffering from PTSD. She is honored to serve America's Service Members and their families. ​ While Dr. Miller's treatment approaches are tailored to each individual, her interventions are rooted in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Humanistic Psychology, and Insight Oriented Therapy. Dr. Miller strives to provide trauma-sensitive and culturally sensitive treatment in an effort to hold a safe space for clients to trust and allow their stories to be heard and appreciated. ​ Dr. Miller's mindfulness training began as a participant in an 8-week MBSR course at UC San Diego. Since that time she has followed this journey of mindfulness training and become a Certified MBSR Teacher at UCSD's Center for Mindfulness where she has facilitated over 30, 8-week mindfulness courses. She is currently in training to become a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher. On a personal note, Dr. Miller loves learning--reading, listening to books and podcasts, and browsing the internet in search of inspiration. She also finds immense value in slowing down, meditating daily, naps, and practicing gratitude for all the good. She especially likes spending time at home with her husband and children, her pets Barney, Goose, Bubbs & Luna, or with a good book. May We All Be Healthy May We All Be Safe May We All Be At Peace May We All Be Happy May We All Be Free From Suffering

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Psychiatric Alternatives and Wellness Center

Group practice
Online
San Diego, CA

At Psychiatric Alternatives and Wellness Center (PAWC) our intake process matches your needs with the right psychiatrist or mental health therapist. During your treatment, practitioners and staff work together well to create a seamless care experience, including support for scheduling, billing and managing prescriptions. Our doctors collaborate with each other and listen to patient needs and interests. PAWC Psychiatrists are able to collaborate regularly with Psychologists on the PAWC team and provide holistic, individualized treatment plans for patients.

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