Therapists in El Cajon, CA
If you’re looking for a therapist in El Cajon, CA, it can be challenging to find the right one. If you’re facing barriers to getting needed therapy from in-person providers, like a lack of available appointments or transportation challenges, consider meeting with an online provider from the comfort of your home.
An online therapy platform like BetterHelp can make access to a therapist more flexible and accessible. With BetterHelp, you can work with a licensed marriage family therapist, psychologist, or other provider at a time that works for you. All BetterHelp providers have at least a master’s degree and meet all requirements for state licensure, so you won’t find an associate professional clinical counselor still seeking professional experience to meet licensing requirements on the platform.
Therapy can support you through various life challenges, from working through a past trauma to learning parenting skills for teens to understanding how to feel comfortable in your own skin. Whether you’re dealing with a deep-rooted trauma history or want to learn life skills to cope with stress, talking to a therapist can help.
If you’re ready to work toward personal growth, connect with a La Mesa or El Cajon-based therapist below to learn more.
Cynthia Rolf
Clinician
License Type(s): LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
9 years offering treatment
I am a family and marriage counselor licensed in California with nine years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, divorce/separation, phase of life issues, and family conflict. I have also helped many people who have experienced anger issues, physical trauma, and emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in maintaining a secure and safe environment so anyone can express themselves. I treat everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and Jungian counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I welcome you to a judgment-free zone that fosters self-discovery and personal growth utilizing an integrative approach tailored to your needs. I look forward to working with you!
Alana Jones
Clinician
License Type(s): LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression
10 years offering treatment
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with 8+ years of experience in the field. I graduated with my Master's of Science in Counseling/Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy degree from University of Phoenix in 2014. I have provided services and support to a wide range of populations, from early childhood, adolescents, teenagers, adults, couples, and families within many differing family systems. I have worked with varying clients who have previously had involvement in multiple systems (mental health organizations, non-public school settings, social services/foster care, and juvenile justice/probation). Also, I have worked with clients presenting with a wide range of concerns, such as depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma/abuse, parenting issues, PTSD, and ADHD. Through my years of experience, I have provided individual, group, family, and dyadic therapy, along with crisis stabilization, intensive care coordination, case management, intensive home based support services, and individual rehabilitation services. I typically consider my style of treatment to take a client centered approach where the client is ultimately in control of the metaphoric, "steering wheel" in their lives. I have a strong skill set to see and bring forward the positives and strengths in people at an individual level and within varying relational systems while instilling hope. I feel strongly that sometimes we all could use a little extra support or acknowledgement of the humanistic parts within ourselves while navigating all the barriers life throws our way. I also consider myself to understand and acknowledge in treatment that one of the most powerful things a person can do is to build an ally ship with someone who they can trust. I would love to be that ally, to listen, validate, and support you in making the best decisions for yourself while working to achieve the best quality of life you can have. I will take on an eclectic approach, meaning I typically will use varying parts of several treatment approaches in order to address all areas of concern. I use additional treatment approaches, such as CBT, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Trauma Focused Therapy. I will tailor our interactions, treatment, and subsequent goals/plan to meet your specific and unique needs. Therapy is a very interactive and collaborative process, which also means that treatment may need to be adjusted as progress is made. I'm looking forward to working with you!
Theresa Leal
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Family conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem
20 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with family conflicts, parenting issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Mary Haynes
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression
10 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & trauma and abuse. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Lisa Amariapudi
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
8 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, & bipolar disorder. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Carol Johnson
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes
27 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 27 years of professional work experience. I enjoy counseling all ages with a wide variety of issues. Working with couples and others who are struggling in their relationships or lacking in motivation, confidence or self-esteem are also areas that I enjoy. My special area of expertise is grief and loss. This, after spending 20 years directing a bereavement program following the death of my young husband. I am also an Art therapist that enriches my work with those who are interested. Your own story has gifted you with many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Laura Todd
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
16 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 16 years of professional work experience. I have experience with clients of all ages in the areas of depression, stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, parenting issues, & coping with life changes to name a few. I believe that as long as we are living we have the potential to grow and change. Through this work, I seek to help people realize this potential to achieve meaningful improvement in their lives by guiding them towards meaningful self awareness and acquisition of knowledge and skills to face their challenges with confidence.
Leon Hopkins
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression
20 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma, abuse, & anger management. I also have experience working with depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Michelle Cervantes
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
5 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Richard Henegar
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemDepression
40 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
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What types of therapists are available to clients in El Cajon?
Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in El Cajon that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.
Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform
Mental health therapists in El Cajon available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. El Cajon therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, El Cajon therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the El Cajon region and in the state of California.
How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?
Therapists in El Cajon can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in El Cajon may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in El Cajon offering online therapy or in person?
Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.
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