Gottman Method Therapists in National City, CA

Dr. Grad is a clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. Her passion and goal is to help clients improve their mental well being in all areas of your life. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, stress management, PTSD, grief, health related concerns, and general wellness enhancement. Certified in evidence-based treatments for trauma, mindfulness-based meditation, behavioral medicine consultation, and couples therapy, Dr. Grad brings a comprehensive and integrative approach to mental health.

I am Hispanic and Bilingual Spanish/English Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. As a therapist my desire and passion is to help Individuals and families heal, reconnect, and restore their relationships to change this generation one family at a time. I strongly believe that when the family is able to provide comfort, care, and is emotionally available in times of need to his own members, each person is closer to live healthy and successful relationships in life.

Are you feeling unloved, anxious and unsure on how to move forward? Are you having difficulty connecting with a loved one? Have you tried talking through the issues and continue to feel unresolved or stuck? And no matter what you do, it seems like you’re relationship or situation isn't getting better. The thing is, whatever is happening, it must be addressed. Therapy provides the space for you to process what you're going through and it can teach you how to manage your thoughts and emotions in a effective way.

Therapy is a journey of self-introspection, leaning into difficult matters and coming out better as a result. I will be your guide as you walk this path of looking inward to change or let go of those things that don't serve you. It's an uncovering of the good that is within and implementing strategies to maintain a life full of joy, contentment, and peace. I will help you uncover your values (what is important to you) and assist in taking committed action towards those values with skills such as mindfulness, opposite action, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance.

Congrats, you've taken a brave step toward attaining the life you want! Do you miss when your relationship felt closer or easier? Do you or your partner struggle as teammates because of ADHD getting in the way? Perhaps you are going through fertility treatments & it all feels like a lot? Communication issues? I work with all kinds of issues & specialize in couples counseling, though I work individually, too. What sets me apart is I was trained as a Clinical Psychologist (Doctor of Psychology) & have completed research in, as well as extensively trained in, marriage, stress, & couples therapy. I'm also bilingual (Sp-Eng) & a parent.

I'm a bilingual and bicultural psychotherapist and psychologist. I work with children, teens, adults , couples and families. I believe that the human being is capable to change if he has the adequate tools. These tools can be found in therapy and other healthy environments. Soy un psicoterapeuta y psicologo bilingue y bicultural. Trabajo con ninios , adolescentes, adultos, parejas y familias. Creo que el ser humano es capaz de cambiar si tiene las herramientas adecuadas que puede encontrar a traves de la terapia y otros medios.

My background for the past 20 years is in individual therapy where I specialize in depression, anxiety, PTSD (including severe and complex),and adjustment disorders. I also have a Masters in Public Health which makes me uniquely qualified to help people with chronic illness (diabetes, heart disease, HIV, and autoimmune diseases) because physical health and mental health are enmeshed. My unique background helps my clients feel better physically and mentally with the goal of creating coping mechanisms that are obtainable and easy to implement.

I bring over 25 years of experience in mental health ranging from addiction to trauma. I believe in a strength-based approach in providing clients support because everyone has skills, talents, and abilities to tap into to assist them in overcoming life’s challenges. I am a firm believer in a non-judgmental approach to therapy so you the client feel safe, accepted, and, empowered. I use a broad array of therapy techniques such as trauma-informed care, strength-based, systems, solution-focused or brief therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, grief therapy, and much more.

Hello! My name is Ivette R. Pelayo, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that specializes in understanding our familial origins, in order to understand our current situation.

Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, based in California. Received my Master's Degree in Counseling, with specialization in Clinical Mental Health from University of San Diego.

Hello, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been practicing for 9 years. Throughout my career, I have completed trainings in several evidence based practices such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Gottman and Dialectical Behavior therapy.

My belief is that every human being strives for and has the capacity to fulfill his or her own potential. It is my role to help them realize their potential and believe in themselves to pursue their potential to the fullest.

I am an experienced therapist, working in the SF Bay Area with hundreds of clients on a wide range of issues. I also work with people in transition and who are wanting to understand themselves in a deeper way. I treat my clients as individuals and together we develop goals for our work together. I value the unique relationship I have with each of my clients. My clients tell me they have felt better by working with me and that they have found me easy to talk to about important topics.

"Life is difficult. . . a series of problems." Scott Peck wrote in Roadless Traveled. I can't describe it any better, but there are so many possibilities, changes that can happen when you take a step of courage. Therapy is a good way for some self reflection, to face the challenges, accept it and be at a better place. I believe that challenges are opportunities, for growth and strength; you can't do this alone, social psychology says. Let me help, to provide a safe place for connection and empathy to take that step, explore what may be holding you down and how you can be free and to live the best that you can be.

Welcome! Do you have chronic pain, chronic fatigue, or chronic illness you are managing? Or, do you love someone or care for someone with these issues? If so, you are in the right place. I specialize in working with chronic pain, chronic illness, medical trauma, neurocognitive issues (memory). Living with pain/illness comes with enormous grief, and it can be incredibly lonely. You might find you are irritable, have trouble with sleeping, can't concentrate or focus or struggle with daily tasks that used to be easy. Your relationships might be suffering as you can't show up how you used to. I am here to support you.

Hello, my name is Natalia Luna, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, (LCSW858979). My approach to treatment is client-centered and collaborative. I try to break complex things down into palatable and digestible material and work with you on your personal goals, reach and express new potential. One of the most profound things that I have learned while being a therapist, is that we are a lot more similar than we believe. We all struggle in different capacities, and we can learn, grow, and help one another. I believe therapy is about treating individuals on an energetic level.