Therapists in San Marcos, 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.

15 Therapists found in San Marcos

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Mrs. Marissa Sarai Sanchez

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650 W Mission Rd, San Marcos, CA - 92069
760-290-2500

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Ruby Gomez

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340 Rancheros Dr, San Marcos, CA - 92069
760-744-3672

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Marcela Armas-nunez

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228 Las Flores Dr Apt 8, San Marcos, CA - 92069
760-877-2166

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Mariola Craver, MS, PPS, LPCC

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340 Rancheros Dr, San Marcos, CA - 92069
760-744-3672

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Kimberle Smith, APCC, PPS

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1615 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA - 92078
760-290-2227

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Brandie Janette Limon-nava

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751 Rancheros Dr Suite 5, San Marcos, CA - 92069
760-761-0515 760-761-0464

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Angela Rose Miller

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819 Blackstone Dr, San Marcos, CA - 92078
760-877-7022

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Ceylan Vedia Onor, M.A.

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325 Buena Creek Rd, San Marcos, CA - 92069
760-566-3593 760-566-3589

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Shannon Lauren Thomason, LCSW, SUDCC IV

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365 S Rancho Santa Fe, Suite 100, San Marcos, CA - 92078
760-591-0100

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Mireya Millan

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340 Rancheros Dr, 166, San Marcos, CA - 92069
760-744-3672 760-744-6182

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Claudia Perez Ascencio Morales

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1 Tiger Way, San Marcos, CA - 92069
760-290-2430

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Fernando Becerra Jr.

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340 Rancheros Dr Ste 166, San Marcos, CA - 92069
760-744-3672

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Oswaldo Terriquez

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340 Rancheros Dr Ste 166, San Marcos, CA - 92069
760-744-3672

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Raya Sepanik Klooster, ASW

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325 Buena Creek Rd, San Marcos, CA - 92069
760-754-5500

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Natalie Stiglic

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1825 Knob Hill Rd, San Marcos, CA - 92069
760-290-2087

More Counselors in San Marcos, CA: Addiction Counselors 82 Mental Health Therapists 44 Professional Counselors 5 School Counselors 23

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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