Born and raised in Hawaii. I am a Pacific Islander and have an Asian heritage.I was born and raised in Hawaii and have Pacific Islander and Asian heritage. Islander and Asian descent.Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Former teacher and case manager for the homeless.maladaptive or distorted thoughts (cognitive distortions) as the root of emotional distress and problematic behaviors. By identifying and restructuring these thoughts, clients can reduce negative emotions and adopt healthier behaviors.

Leila Savage is a Syrian Scotch Irish Therapist Trainee based in San Diego, California.Leila Savage utilizes client-centered, CBT and solution-focused modalities to empower clients navigating anxiety, self-agency, disordered eating, body image liberation, family and religious trauma, drawing on her experience working with individuals, couples, and families.Leila believes meaningful change occurs when clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to explore their strengths. She views therapy as a collaborative process where creating a safe, nonjudgmental space fosters self-awareness, resilience, and the ability to rewrite life narratives.

I was born and raised in Morelos, Mexico, currently living and loving sunny San Diego. I work with families, individuals and couples providing Cognitive behavioral therapy, Emotional-Focused Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. I believe in highlighting people’s strengths and utilizing them as structure for positive changes.

I am Filipino, born and raised in the Philippines and moved to the United States when I was 10 years old.I work with adolescents and adults providing a blend of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I believe that clients have the innate ability to use their strengths and personal resources to identify solutions, build motivation for positive changes, and challenge unhelpful thoughts.  

I am Latino, straight male, raised in Southern California.I work with a wide array of individuals clients using a mix of Solution Focus Therapy, CBT and IFS parts work.I believe change comes by challenging our beliefs and harmonizing the internal parts of ourselves

I am Mexican-American, born and raised in the sunny agricultural hub that is the Central Valley. I utilize Cognitive- Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy in my work with individuals, adolescents, and families.I believe in creating a space of empowerment and meeting clients where they are in their journey as we work to achieve goals that align with their desired outcomes.

I was born and raised in San Diego, growing up a military child and enjoying everything California has to offer.I enjoy working with adults and couples, utilizing psychodynamic and narrative therapy.Psychodynamic and narrative therapy foster change by uncovering unconscious patterns and reinterpreting personal stories, empowering individuals to gain insight, resolve past conflicts, and construct more adaptive and meaningful life narratives.

I am a queer woman born and raised in Southern California.I work with individuals providing emotion-focused therapy.I believe that change can only occur once we understand and accept all aspects of the self.

I am originally from Los Angeles, California, predominantly the South Bay area, and relocated to San Diego for graduate school. I identify as a Black, African American female.My primary therapeutic modality is person-centered therapy, as I value meeting clients where they are and collaborating to create an approach that works for them. While I have incorporated some Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with past clients, I remain flexible and open to tailoring my approach to each individual's unique needs.I believe change happens when clients feel truly heard and supported in a safe, collaborative space. My approach is all about meeting people where they are, working together to find what resonates with them, and creating strategies that feel authentic and helpful for their growth.

I am a biracial woman born and raised in San Diego, California.I work with individuals providing Person-Centered Therapy.I believe that clients are the masters of their own experiences and I can help clients discover the skills and resources to help navigate the change they are seeking.

Hi, My parents immigrated from Afghanistan to America when I was two years old to escape the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.In my free time I am usually always hiking (Torrey Pines is my favorite).I am looking forward to working with individuals/couples from underserved BIPOC communities.

As a proud Black man who has the privilege of being a husband, father, barber, and community leader, I am deeply committed to the mental health and social mobility of Black men and boys.I provide trauma-informed care rooted in cultural understanding, using the art of barbering and sport social work, coupled with therapeutic techniques to address systemic barriers and foster resilience.I believe that the lived experiences of Black men are essential to understanding their challenges, and I work alongside clients to help them reclaim agency and create pathways toward healing and self-determination.

I am a Filipino American born and raised in southeast San Diego, dedicated to breaking the cycle of intergenerational trauma. I believe true healing starts from within, focusing on doing the inner work to create lasting change using Person Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy.My hope is to create a safe space where individuals feel seen, heard, and valued, empowering them on their journey toward growth and transformation.

I am a native California girl, originally from Palmdale, CA .I am most interested in exploring Humanistic Therapy and Emotions-Focused Therapy (EFT).I believe that therapy should b normalized as a part of life to help each other grow and learn how to be our best selves.