Therapists in La Mesa, California

About Therapists: Therapists: A Therapist is a trained and licensed mental health professional who helps individuals, couples, or groups manage and overcome emotional, psychological, behavioral, or relationship challenges. Therapists work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief and loss etc. They support their clients by understanding their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

25 Therapists found in La Mesa

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Leah Culverson

Counselor
4990 Williams Ave, La Mesa, CA - 91942
619-668-4200 619-698-1665

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Scott Hansen Crusey, MA, LMFT

Counselor
5384 Mary Fellows Ave, La Mesa, CA - 91942
619-895-3555

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Mrs. Stephanie Elizabeth Smith, ASW

Counselor
4990 Williams Ave, La Mesa, CA - 91942
619-668-4200

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Dr. Rachelle Benson, PHD

Counselor
7373 University Ave Ste 201, La Mesa, CA - 91942
619-825-8388 619-825-6878

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Regina Mona Knox, RADT, AMFT

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5333 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA - 91942
197-714-9766

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Mrs. Edna Beth Reynolds Ii

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4490 Williams Ave, La Mesa, CA - 91942
619-668-4200 619-668-4281

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Graciela Ruiz

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8376 Hercules St, La Mesa, CA - 91942
619-667-6891

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Miss Dena Naif

Counselor
11119 Lalani Dr, La Mesa, CA - 91941
619-850-8381

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Jessica Chitura

Counselor
7339 El Cajon Blvd, Suite K, La Mesa, CA - 91942
619-668-6200

More Counselors in La Mesa, CA: Addiction Counselors 27 Mental Health Therapists 91 Professional Counselors 10 School Counselors 7

About Therapists: Counselor: A provider who is trained and educated in the performance of behavior health services through interpersonal communications and analysis. Training and education at the specialty level usually requires a master's degree and clinical experience and supervision for licensure or certification. Addiction (Substance Use Disorder (SUD)) Counselor: An Addiction Counselor is a licensed mental health therapist who help individuals struggling with addiction of alcohol, drug, or other substance use disorder. These counselors work with clients by helping them to manage and overcome the psychological, emotional, and behavioral challenges related to substance use. These counselors also work closely with families and support systems to help them better understand their loved one’s illness. SUD counselors help to promote long-term sobriety, emotional stability, and overall mental wellness for both the individual and their family. Mental Health Counselor: A Mental Health Counselor is a licensed professional who helps individuals, couples, and families manage and overcome emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. They assess clients’ mental health conditions and develop personalized treatment plans to provide therapy for a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, stress, grief, and life transitions.

Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. Mental health also includes a person's ability to enjoy life - to attain a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience.
Some most common types of mental illness affecting people of United States are bipolar, phobias, dysthymia, depression, anxiety and panic attack, schizophrenia, psychosis, anorexia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) etc. Some strategies or treatments which can be helpful in treating mental illness includes psychotherapy (talking therapies), medication and self-help (reducing alcohol intake, sleeping more, and eating well).
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