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Anthony Lopez
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92182  (Online Only)
Only specializing in men's issues + spiritual issues at this time. I maintain a balance between spirituality and mind.
Only specializing in men's issues + spiritual issues at this time. I maintain a balance between spirituality and mind.
(858) 544-0380 View (858) 544-0380
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Olena Prokopenko
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92182  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California with 5 years of clinical experience counseling individuals in private practice, non-profit organizations, and community clinics. I have worked with clients on a variety of mental health issues and personal issues including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping issues, pregnancy and parenting concerns, spirituality, and career transitions. My goal in my counseling is to help my clients live deeply fulfilling lives and reach their full potential.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California with 5 years of clinical experience counseling individuals in private practice, non-profit organizations, and community clinics. I have worked with clients on a variety of mental health issues and personal issues including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping issues, pregnancy and parenting concerns, spirituality, and career transitions. My goal in my counseling is to help my clients live deeply fulfilling lives and reach their full potential.
(530) 414-7495 View (530) 414-7495
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Alexandra Erin
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92106  (Online Only)
I offer a unique and dynamic approach that can benefit many clients with varying backgrounds. My versatility stems from studying different forms of spirituality, holistic wellness & nutrition, working with clients with significant mental impairment, as well as a prior career in the business world before transitioning to therapy. My approach is compassionate and empowering. I will be able to hone in on your strengths to allow you to explore your potential in a safe and supportive space while providing you with honest and direct feedback.
I offer a unique and dynamic approach that can benefit many clients with varying backgrounds. My versatility stems from studying different forms of spirituality, holistic wellness & nutrition, working with clients with significant mental impairment, as well as a prior career in the business world before transitioning to therapy. My approach is compassionate and empowering. I will be able to hone in on your strengths to allow you to explore your potential in a safe and supportive space while providing you with honest and direct feedback.
(619) 480-2515 View (619) 480-2515
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Lara J. Duff
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92117
Our perspective will change how we experience our relationships, job opportunities, our spirituality, sleep, every life domain.
Why do you postpone yourself? -Seneca. You made it to the beginning of something life changing and awesome! I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Owner of Eudaimonia Therapy, Llc. I am compelled to share this journey in self awareness with you. I treat individual adults experiencing a variety of mental health challenges; obsessive compulsive behaviors, anxiety, addiction, mood disorders, aggression, co -dependency issues, trauma, etc. An area of interest is Women’s Issues, connecting with our own inner strength, beauty and grace as Women, and embracing our feminine spirit.
Our perspective will change how we experience our relationships, job opportunities, our spirituality, sleep, every life domain.
Why do you postpone yourself? -Seneca. You made it to the beginning of something life changing and awesome! I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Owner of Eudaimonia Therapy, Llc. I am compelled to share this journey in self awareness with you. I treat individual adults experiencing a variety of mental health challenges; obsessive compulsive behaviors, anxiety, addiction, mood disorders, aggression, co -dependency issues, trauma, etc. An area of interest is Women’s Issues, connecting with our own inner strength, beauty and grace as Women, and embracing our feminine spirit.
(619) 432-4860 View (619) 432-4860
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Stephanie Doss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92104
I have worked with clients in areas such as anxiety, depression, grief, loss, co-dependency, OCD, parenting, work issues, trauma, sexuality, and struggles related to religion/faith. I work with adults of all ages. I typically work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, and OCD. I have walked with many clients facing challenges in their grief, spirituality, health, and role changes. I work on creating a calm, inviting, and accepting space during my sessions. I communicate openly and also know the importance of being a good listener.
I have worked with clients in areas such as anxiety, depression, grief, loss, co-dependency, OCD, parenting, work issues, trauma, sexuality, and struggles related to religion/faith. I work with adults of all ages. I typically work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, and OCD. I have walked with many clients facing challenges in their grief, spirituality, health, and role changes. I work on creating a calm, inviting, and accepting space during my sessions. I communicate openly and also know the importance of being a good listener.
(562) 784-4997 View (562) 784-4997
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Ray Buchanan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92124
Hello I’m Ray, a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 25 years of experience in the field. I am passionate about helping people find purpose and partner with you as you set out to live your best life. You may be ready for significant change or just a little change. That's great, and I will meet you where you are at! I am here for you. I specialize in life transitions, spirituality, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I utilize interventions from a variety of treatment families including CBT, DBT, ACT, motivational interviewing and family systems techniques to affect change according to your individual needs.
Hello I’m Ray, a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 25 years of experience in the field. I am passionate about helping people find purpose and partner with you as you set out to live your best life. You may be ready for significant change or just a little change. That's great, and I will meet you where you are at! I am here for you. I specialize in life transitions, spirituality, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I utilize interventions from a variety of treatment families including CBT, DBT, ACT, motivational interviewing and family systems techniques to affect change according to your individual needs.
(562) 684-6405 View (562) 684-6405
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Riba Khaleda Eshanzada
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92182  (Online Only)
Riba Eshanzada focuses on Depression, Life Transitions, Personal Growth and Self-Esteem, General relationship challenges (family, friends, co-workers), and Religion and Spirituality.
Riba Eshanzada focuses on Depression, Life Transitions, Personal Growth and Self-Esteem, General relationship challenges (family, friends, co-workers), and Religion and Spirituality.
(909) 359-6741 View (909) 359-6741
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Marycollette Ukattah
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92124
I specialize in working with a broad range of wellness concerns, including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, church hurt (Christian), faith/spirituality-related worries, and couples/marriage distress.
My name is MaryCollette Ukattah, better known as Mary. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I create a safe, non-judgmental space to explore yourself, your relationships, experiences, beliefs, and hopes. Everyone has a purpose, and I strive to inspire the discovery of your unique purpose. I encourage you to bring your whole self to therapy. Therapy should be a space where you can show up authentically without any fear of judgment. It should be a space where you feel heard, affirmed, and challenged. That is my approach to therapy.
I specialize in working with a broad range of wellness concerns, including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, church hurt (Christian), faith/spirituality-related worries, and couples/marriage distress.
My name is MaryCollette Ukattah, better known as Mary. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I create a safe, non-judgmental space to explore yourself, your relationships, experiences, beliefs, and hopes. Everyone has a purpose, and I strive to inspire the discovery of your unique purpose. I encourage you to bring your whole self to therapy. Therapy should be a space where you can show up authentically without any fear of judgment. It should be a space where you feel heard, affirmed, and challenged. That is my approach to therapy.
(909) 235-5832 View (909) 235-5832
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Eric Saprid
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92109
My name is Eric Saprid and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am also a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional. I believe in treating everyone with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, solution-focus, motivational interviewing, and spirituality. Common theoretical approaches that I integrate into my practice are Cognitive Theory, Humanistic approach, and Erikson's Stages of Development. I have vast experience using cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing in my practice.
My name is Eric Saprid and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am also a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional. I believe in treating everyone with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, solution-focus, motivational interviewing, and spirituality. Common theoretical approaches that I integrate into my practice are Cognitive Theory, Humanistic approach, and Erikson's Stages of Development. I have vast experience using cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing in my practice.
(424) 373-5714 View (424) 373-5714
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Kevin Stansbury
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92102
I have a lot of experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, existential issues, spirituality issues, sexual issues, and foundational identity issues (really getting at who you are, what you want, and how you operate).
Hi, I’m Kevin. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over ten years of experience working in the mental health field. I’m passionate about helping my clients come to a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships with others, their perception of life and the world, and discover how to move forward on their own path into an ever-expanding sense of connectivity, meaning, purpose, and fulfillment.
I have a lot of experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, existential issues, spirituality issues, sexual issues, and foundational identity issues (really getting at who you are, what you want, and how you operate).
Hi, I’m Kevin. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over ten years of experience working in the mental health field. I’m passionate about helping my clients come to a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships with others, their perception of life and the world, and discover how to move forward on their own path into an ever-expanding sense of connectivity, meaning, purpose, and fulfillment.
(323) 616-2406 View (323) 616-2406
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Paul Deger
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92182  (Online Only)
Weaving together science and spirituality, Western and Eastern theory, mind and body, we discover a new path towards sustainable wellbeing.
I get it - you are busy, tired and overwhelmed. Therapy may seem like just more on your To Do list. Sustainable change does require effort and time - I will not waste either of these precious resources of yours! Together, we will find a reasonable and compassionate way forward. Together, we determine the goals you want to work towards and develop an action-oriented plan to get there. Together, we compassionately identify barriers to progress as they occur and creative, realistic ways to move beyond.
Weaving together science and spirituality, Western and Eastern theory, mind and body, we discover a new path towards sustainable wellbeing.
I get it - you are busy, tired and overwhelmed. Therapy may seem like just more on your To Do list. Sustainable change does require effort and time - I will not waste either of these precious resources of yours! Together, we will find a reasonable and compassionate way forward. Together, we determine the goals you want to work towards and develop an action-oriented plan to get there. Together, we compassionately identify barriers to progress as they occur and creative, realistic ways to move beyond.
(657) 530-6466 View (657) 530-6466
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Therese Apontti
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92110  (Online Only)
Welcome, are you wanting to feel more connected to yourself? Do you feel stuck in repetitive habits knowing you're capable of more? You've come to the right place. I offer therapy from a holistic lens which explores how our mind, body, and spirit are interconnected. I focus with those struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life purpose, transitions, grief, spirituality, disconnection from self, multicultural experiences, career exploration, and relationships.
Welcome, are you wanting to feel more connected to yourself? Do you feel stuck in repetitive habits knowing you're capable of more? You've come to the right place. I offer therapy from a holistic lens which explores how our mind, body, and spirit are interconnected. I focus with those struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life purpose, transitions, grief, spirituality, disconnection from self, multicultural experiences, career exploration, and relationships.
(310) 359-1898 View (310) 359-1898
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Christina Beckman-Praniuk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92117
My experience includes treatment of depression and anxiety, child/adolescent issues, issues around faith/spirituality, and cognitive behavioral therapy for trauma.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. I enjoy working with children and adults of all ages to help them achieve their therapy goals, and ultimately to lead happier and healthier lives.
My experience includes treatment of depression and anxiety, child/adolescent issues, issues around faith/spirituality, and cognitive behavioral therapy for trauma.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. I enjoy working with children and adults of all ages to help them achieve their therapy goals, and ultimately to lead happier and healthier lives.
(747) 318-4452 View (747) 318-4452
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Lara Touckly
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92110  (Online Only)
Fuck! Is this as good as it gets? Changes, traumas, relationships, stressors, expectations, life! I dodge right, to get hit from the left. I come up for air, to be pulled back into the current. And sometimes, I just can’t even.
Fuck! Is this as good as it gets? Changes, traumas, relationships, stressors, expectations, life! I dodge right, to get hit from the left. I come up for air, to be pulled back into the current. And sometimes, I just can’t even.
(619) 598-1405 View (619) 598-1405
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Maria Hester
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92127
Hello, my name is Maria Genter Hester I am a licensed marriage family therapist they have been in private practice on and off for about 20 years. I love working with families and teens I have a specialty in postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, I also have training in dealing with perinatal loss, abortion, miscarriage and grief.
Hello, my name is Maria Genter Hester I am a licensed marriage family therapist they have been in private practice on and off for about 20 years. I love working with families and teens I have a specialty in postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, I also have training in dealing with perinatal loss, abortion, miscarriage and grief.
(858) 758-8430 View (858) 758-8430
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Connie M Murcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, LCSW, CHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92111  (Online Only)
Understanding human behavior and how it is shaped is just one of the key essential components to unraveling the complexity of who we are. When faced with situations beyond our control such as our genealogical predispositions, self-discovery, the families we are born into, societal pressures and oppression the lives we are in pursuit of and desire are disrupted.
Understanding human behavior and how it is shaped is just one of the key essential components to unraveling the complexity of who we are. When faced with situations beyond our control such as our genealogical predispositions, self-discovery, the families we are born into, societal pressures and oppression the lives we are in pursuit of and desire are disrupted.
(941) 541-5985 View (941) 541-5985
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Priscilla Elizabeth Hebert
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92107  (Online Only)
Helping those who are seeking to up-level their experience and shine as their true and authentic self. If you are looking to live your best life and addiction, trauma, unhealthy relationships, codependency, sadness, anxiety, ad infinitum has prevented you from doing so, therapy may be right for you. I specialize in treating those with addictive behaviors to help explore the causes and conditions of the behavior and how we can change to create the life we desire. I will challenge you to create new and attainable habits and goals.
Helping those who are seeking to up-level their experience and shine as their true and authentic self. If you are looking to live your best life and addiction, trauma, unhealthy relationships, codependency, sadness, anxiety, ad infinitum has prevented you from doing so, therapy may be right for you. I specialize in treating those with addictive behaviors to help explore the causes and conditions of the behavior and how we can change to create the life we desire. I will challenge you to create new and attainable habits and goals.
(619) 373-9782 View (619) 373-9782
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Elizabeth Cowell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92121  (Online Only)
Due to my own personal experience with childhood trauma, I work mostly with clients who have suffered trauma/PTSD. I also have experience working with those who have gone through or are going through a divorce, who are experiencing anxiety, and depression. I have a more collaborative approach. I tend to be more conversational and laid back. I am also very patient and will respect your timeframe. Not everyone wants to address the hard parts right away. I enjoy working with clients who are consistent and put in the work.
Due to my own personal experience with childhood trauma, I work mostly with clients who have suffered trauma/PTSD. I also have experience working with those who have gone through or are going through a divorce, who are experiencing anxiety, and depression. I have a more collaborative approach. I tend to be more conversational and laid back. I am also very patient and will respect your timeframe. Not everyone wants to address the hard parts right away. I enjoy working with clients who are consistent and put in the work.
(858) 330-6772 View (858) 330-6772
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Kevin A Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92109
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.
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.
(619) 404-6737 View (619) 404-6737
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Theokratia Psychotherapy Professional Corporation
Marriage & Family Therapist, PSY, LMFT, MA, Dr
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92101
Our group of therapists treats all forms: individual, families, couples, etc. We enjoy working with couples (premarital couples, married couples, divorcing and divorced couples, co-parenting couples). Our client is the relationship and our goal is that you would experience new life in your relationship.
Our group of therapists treats all forms: individual, families, couples, etc. We enjoy working with couples (premarital couples, married couples, divorcing and divorced couples, co-parenting couples). Our client is the relationship and our goal is that you would experience new life in your relationship.
(858) 251-8152 View (858) 251-8152
Spirituality Therapists

What should I expect from therapy that incorporates a focus on spirituality?

Spirituality can mean different things to different individuals, depending on their experiences, beliefs, and life histories. Some individuals focus on strengthening their belief system, while others experience spirituality in secular ways, such as through meditation, yoga, or by spending time in nature. Clients can expect a therapist to help guide and grow their spirituality through any of these techniques, encouraging the individual to cope with the challenges they face and develop strategies to build resilience and purpose to improve their outlook in life.

What are the most common treatments that include spirituality?

There are several treatments that incorporate spirituality. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) helps a person examine and reframe their negative thoughts and behaviors. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on emotional acceptance and psychological flexibility. Existential therapy is most often used to address anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, apathy, despair, questions of identity, and feelings of purposelessness and existential dread. Transpersonal therapy focuses on a client’s spirituality and meaning in life and may incorporate techniques including meditation, visualization, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, and or breathwork.

Can therapy incorporating spirituality help atheistic or agnostic individuals?

Yes. For non-believers, spirituality can offer benefits including a greater sense of connection to others and to the natural world. An interest in spirituality may also spur individuals to pursue mindfulness practices, or to contemplate their purpose in life and how to achieve it.

How effective is spirituality as a therapeutic remedy?

​​Research suggests spirituality is generally beneficial for individuals. It is correlated with better health habits, such as less substance use, and an improved capacity to cope with stress and other mental health challenges. Increased spirituality can lead individuals to become more empathic and less materialistic, as well.