Anxiety Therapists in San Diego, CA

Experiencing anxiety can feel isolating, even when surrounded by caring people. You're wearing a smile on the outside; but on the inside, you feel overwhelmed. You worry that your stress is impacting those you love. You've tried different strategies to reduce it. They aren't helping. Deep inside you know there's a better way to live, but you're not sure how to do it. The idea of going to therapy feels vulnerable, but you're willing to try it at this point. You just want to feel better.

Sean Stiller LCSW has spent over a decade helping and teaching individuals how to breakthrough emotional challenges, achieve goals and enjoy their lives. Sean is experienced in helping adults with difficulties such as depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, trauma and addictions. Sean has worked in a variety of settings including military (as a military Officer and therapist) and civilian. He helps couples, individuals and children 12 years and older. Sean graduated with his Bachelors of Science in Psychology at Ball State University and graduated with his Masters in Social Work at Texas A&M University.

Would you like to regain control over your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors? Are you tired of feeling like your emotions dictate your life? If this resonates, you've come to the right place! Often, individuals are aware of the obstacles holding them back but struggle to overcome them. Many find that merely discussing their issues provides temporary relief but fails to yield lasting change. With my expertise we can do more than just talk about what's troubling you. Together, we can work towards eliminating the factors contributing to your suffering, allowing you to regain control and steering your life in the direction you desire.

Are you feeling like life is getting a little heavy? Maybe you're dealing with overwhelming emotions, stress, anxiety or just feeling alone in it all. Challenges will inevitably arise throughout life. Some can be handled effectively on our own and some require additional support. That's where I come in! First of all, kudos to you for having the strength and courage to ask for help. I'd consider it a privilege to support you in whatever you're going through. For over ten years, I've devoted my life to listening to people share their fears and frustrations, while equipping them with the tools to live more fulfilling and joyful lives.

I offer a judgment free environment to explore your concerns, troubles, dreams, and questions. We will be on this journey together: I particularly like working with anxiety, stress, and career challenges. I also enjoy processing through spiritual questions and angst. Together, we will identify, clarify, and process emotions and ideas that are causing you discomfort. Just as importantly, we'll set goals together so you can effectively understand the progress you've made.

Are anxiety and stress keeping you from living your life to your fullest potential? Are you feeling stress weighing on you internally or causing you to feel exhausted and hopeless? Together we will explore ways to grow, further develop self-acceptance and unearth traumatic experiences and daily stressors that are hindering you from achieving this potential. I will be available to provide an unbiased listening ear and warm spirit as you reimagine the life you want for yourself. In this safe and accepting environment, we will develop an action plan to better manage your unique symptoms and your life.

My name is Adolfo M. Hernandez and license number is 126948 LMFT. MY approach to therapy is primary to focus on client's personal strengths, cognitive restructuring, increase insight and awareness, increase overall functioning, and problem-solving skills. I had helped children, teens, and adults who suffer from depression, anxiety, alcohol, panic attacks, substance abuse, bipolar, anger, stress, family problems, and many others. I do not rely in a single approach, instead, focusing on client's goals. Moreover, I used Cognitive behavioral, existential, Prolonged exposure for individuals who experienced traumatic experiences.

I provide an empowering environment where adolescents and young adults can find their path while navigating life’s challenges. Together we will explore your values, identify your strengths, face your fears, and increase your confidence.

You’ve come to a time in your life when you want make some changes, or maybe gain some insights - wonderful! I love helping people explore their inner selves, navigate changes, and grow. I specialize in working with adults in their 20’s and 30’s who are trying to cope with the demands of our fast-paced and demanding society, whether it's work-related stress, creativity stagnation, relationship difficulties, substance use, or just general anxiety. I often work with professionals in high-pressure fields including tech and medicine, as well as creators in the arts/media, members of the LGBT+ community, and students.

Therapy for adults with OCD, trauma, or anxiety. Are you having difficulty with worries or fears that just won't go away? Do you feel tense and wish you could just slow down and enjoy life more? You’ve tried to address your anxiety but it just won't budge. You’re really ready for more freedom from the pattern you feel stuck in. I am here to help you break that pattern. My years of specialized experience and use of research-backed techniques help people like you regain control over your anxiety. The therapy I offer is strongly rooted in research while at the same time tailored to your unique needs and goals.

Are you going through internal struggle due to trauma? Do you feel anxious and depressed about the future? Do you struggle with family issues and relationship issues? I’m willing to meet you where you are, help you process unwanted thoughts and emotions, and help develop an action plan to effectively cultivate your healing and growth. I’m here to help you explore unresolved feelings (anxiety, depression, anger, helplessness, grief, etc.) and develop skills to effectively cope with them. Thus, you can feel relieved and fulfilled in your relationship with yourself and others.

I believe that people have the capacity for amazing feats of growth and change and as a psychologist my role is to partner with my clients as they take this great journey. Change and growth are not always easy, doing something different than what you used to can feel overwhelming. I am here to provide a affirming, culturally humble, supportive, safe, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment that allows for you to further explore the issues you are struggling with and to make the most effective changes to better handle life's challenges, while also striving toward living a meaningful and fulfilling life.

I am passionate about helping people who feel overwhelmed by their lives. We live at such a fast pace that we often do not have the space required to slow down to feel our emotions. When we are unable to connect with ourselves, symptoms like anxiety and depression increase. We need help connecting to our bodies, and regulating our nervous systems to slow down enough to move out of fight or flight and into the present moment. Doing so will make it possible to heal from our challenges like anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and chronic illness.

Hello! Finding the right therapist can be a challenge, here is a little about myself to help make your decision. I am a licensed psychologist and specialize in the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), OCD-related disorders, and anxiety and depression. I am licensed in both California and Arizona and am providing teletherapy online.

Hey there! Thank you for being here. I work with high-performing Asian Americans and LGBTQ+ folx who struggle with anxiety. I understand that struggling with anxiety is incredibly exhausting. Even though your career may be thriving on the outside, underneath those accomplishments, you might be feeling an overwhelming pressure to constantly do more, work more, and be more. The burden of expectations, responsibilities, and chronic stress can be a lot to handle. Overthinking is keeping you up at night, and you might be noticing a bubbling resentment towards loved ones.

Hola! My name is Jocelyn Marin. I’m a bilingual, first-gen with Mexican roots, and a certified domestic violence counselor. I am a compassionate associate social work therapist who is dedicated to providing a safe space for youth, adults and families to grow and heal through counseling.

Above and beyond all the psychological theories and interventions we therapists use, the most important factor in your successful experience in therapy is the relationship between you and your therapist. Most, if not all, therapists will tell you this and recent scientific research in neurobiology backs it up. This perspective, called "interpersonal neurobiology", creates the foundation of the therapy I give all my clients as we work together to help you understand what you are experiencing and how you can move closer to what you need.

Dr. Sara Patterson is a licensed clinical psychologist, PSY26584, specializing in the therapeutic care and psychological treatment of adults, college students, and adolescents navigating Mood and Anxiety Disorders as well as grief and loss, relationship challenges, and life transitions using a solution focused application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Her primary treatment approach focuses on tailoring empirically supported treatments to individuals' needs and using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to increase effective coping strategies.

Hello, I'm Maritza Contreras, a licensed therapist committed to helping you navigate life's challenges with clarity and confidence. My therapeutic approach goes beyond traditional talk therapy; it's about taking meaningful action. Whether you're wrestling with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship complexities, emotion dysregulation, life transitions, or grief, I'm here to support you every step of the way.