San Diego Psychotherapy
Are you Ready for Change?
If you’re reading this, you are well on your way to taking the first step on the path forward. Together we can define specific problems and create common sense solutions that have high probabilities of success. Areas often discussed in therapy include relationship issues, substance abuse, career frustrations and one’s own experience of psychological symptoms. The two most common constellations of symptoms include anxiety and depression. If your emotions get the better of you, if they contribute to problems in your life, I utilize worksheets and handouts to highlight practical evidenced based skills to support change efforts. If any of this sounds familiar, I can help.
Breaking the Cycle
One area of my expertise was developed in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), an evidence based practice, in treating people with complex psychological disorders. I have adapted the DBT protocol to address the psychological needs of people recovering from substance abuse. By joining the DBT skills training track, you will learn skills in four areas; mindfulness, assertiveness training, emotional regulation and crisis survival. In combination, these skills will prepare you to stop living one step ahead of misery and prepare you to build a life worth living.
A Family Life built by Love
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is an evidenced based practice applying adult attachment theory to treat couples in distress. Many of the couples seeking therapy have been frustrated by patterns that interfere with their capacity to feel close. EFT addresses these patterns of conflict, and the sensitive spots within them, by repairing mistakes and creating a secure relationship base. The process introduces open communication and responsiveness leading to forgiveness of injuries and restored intimacy. Please don’t wait to call if your relationship is in distress.
Change Starts Right Where You Are
Therapy should feel like a celebration of self. If you are hesitant to commit to therapy, perhaps you are experiencing doubt that true and lasting change is possible for you. My training, education and experience serve to create an environment free of judgment and patient enough for change.
Please call to schedule an appointment. (619) 261-9269