Mental Health Therapy in Chula Vista

Chantal Wilson is a Marriage And Family Therapist, providing online sessions. Services include therapy for teen & preteen (11 - 18) and adults (18+). Chantal has experience working with Bisexual People, Gay People, Lesbians, Nonbinary People, Queer People, Racial Justice Advocates, Sex Workers, Single Mothers, and Transgender People. They also have experience working with Christian clients and provide faith-sensitive care while welcoming people of all backgrounds. Chantal is in-network with insurance providers including Aetna, Government Employees Health Association (GEHA), and Optum. They accept American Express, Cash, and Check. Get in touch to see how therapy can fit your goals and schedule.

Fernanda Prado Lopez Aristi is a Marriage And Family Therapist, providing both online and in-person sessions. Services include therapy for teen & preteen (11 - 18), adults (18+), and seniors (65+). Sessions are available in Spanish. Fernanda is in-network with insurance providers including Aetna and Optum. They accept American Express, Discover, and HSA. Get in touch to see how therapy can fit your goals and schedule.

Janeen Reid a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with LifeStance Health in Chula Vista, California provides mental health care for children, teens, adults and families. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, childhood behavior concerns, eating disorders and OCD using specific approaches integrated with faith-based Christian counseling for clients who desire it. Her background includes dedicated work with foster care and adoption communities, bringing a deep understanding of attachment and family transitions. What kinds of therapy does Janeen Reid offer? Janeen provides individual therapy, couples and marital counseling, and family therapy. She draws on CBT, ACT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, family systems, and mindfulness-based techniques, and incorporates play therapy and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for younger clients. Who can get help here? She works with clients across the lifespan, from young children (starting at age 3) through older adults (65+). Her practice welcomes individuals, couples and families, with special experience supporting those navigating foster care, adoption, and complex family dynamics. Is telehealth available? She offers both in-person and secure telehealth appointments to fit your schedule and comfort level. Does Janeen take insurance? Janeen accepts a wide range of insurance plans, including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Optum/UnitedHealthcare, Medicare and Kaiser Permanente.

Claudia Michelle Basham is a clinical social worker and therapist based in Chula Vista, California. She is also the founder of Juntos Therapy & Consulting, where she offers online and in-person sessions to individuals and families, including kids as young as three.  She offers online eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) sessions to residents of California and Hawaii. Juntos only accepts private pay. Specialties & Approach Ms. Basham specializes in supporting individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, and PTSD, particularly children and teens. While she strongly believes in talk therapy as a means of healing trauma, she is also trained in EMDR and brainspotting and uses them to support this work.  She bases her approach in attunement, using a person-centered lens to support processing, and respecting that clients are the experts in their own needs. She and her staff enjoy bringing in different therapeutic styles to adapt to client needs, like trauma-focused techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Accessible Support for Young People & Families Ms. Basham also offers her services in Spanish to access a wider clientele, including immigration services and evals. This can be especially useful when engaging in multigenerational family therapy sessions, in which parents or caregivers attend parts of the session.

William Claude is a Clinical Social Worker/therapist, providing both online and in-person sessions. Services include therapy for adults (18+) and seniors (65+). William is in-network with insurance providers including Aetna, Behavioral Health Systems, and BlueCross BlueShield. Get in touch to see how therapy can fit your goals and schedule.

Leslie Farias Sanchez is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Chula Vista, California specializing in trauma focused therapy for adults and families. Her practice, Nueva Vida Therapy, offers evidence based treatment for childhood trauma, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns with services provided in both English and Spanish. With a culturally responsive lens and deep expertise in EMDR and Internal Family Systems, Leslie creates a safe empowering space for clients to heal and rebuild self worth. Trauma Therapy Services at Nueva Vida Therapy Clients begin with an initial consultation to explore their unique history, current challenges and goals for therapy. Leslie tailors her approach to each individual or family, providing structured sessions that honor both past experiences and present day needs. As an EMDRIA Certified Therapist and IFS Level 2 trained practitioner, Leslie uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and Internal Family Systems therapy to address trauma, PTSD and the lasting impacts of difficult childhood relationships. Sessions balance processing emotional pain with building practical coping skills, strengthening family dynamics, and fostering mind-body connection for lasting change. Quick Facts About Leslie Farias Sanchez Location: In person sessions in Chula Vista with secure telehealth available for residents of California, Arizona and Oregon Services offered: Individual therapy, family therapy, EMDR and IFS intensives and mental health immigration evaluations Who she treats: Adults, teens and families with a focus on Latinx adults and culturally responsive care Approach: Trauma informed, integrative, utilizing EMDR, IFS, CBT, attachment based therapy and solution focused methods Languages: Sessions offered in English and Spanish

Gladys Gonzales is a Marriage And Family Therapist, providing both online and in-person sessions. Services include therapy for adults (18+). Gladys has experience working with Bisexual People, Gay People, People Living with HIV/AIDS, and Lesbians. Sessions are available in Spanish. Gladys is in-network with insurance providers including Aetna, Behavioral Health Systems, and BlueCross BlueShield. They accept Cash, Discover, and Mastercard, and may offer sliding scale payment options to help with the cost of treatment. Get in touch to see how therapy can fit your goals and schedule.

Tia Stevens is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) affiliated with Hope Therapy Group in Chula Vista, California. She sees individuals and couples.  She accepts a variety of insurance providers including Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Magellan, Cigna and Evernorth. A sliding fee scale may be possible for uninsured clients based on financial need. You should reach out to check if she’s currently accepting new clients.  Mental Health Care for Couples and Seniors Tia particularly enjoys working with couples, offering premarital counseling as well as counseling for those who have been together for years. She also works with young adults, adult and senior clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression and difficult life transitions. She wants her clients to feel confident using the skills they've learned in therapy outside of the office. Direct and Goal Oriented Therapy Her direct and goal oriented treatment style stands out to me. She has training in the Gottman method, solution focused brief therapy (SFBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) along with narrative and strategic techniques aimed at highlighting strengths and targeting problematic thoughts and behaviors.  She tailors these modalities to meet individual client needs and goals, fostering growth and positive change.

Kristin O'Connor is a licensed marriage and family therapist providing individual and family therapy in Chula Vista, California through LifeStance Health. She specializes in trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, life transitions and relationship concerns, drawing on CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness based interventions. Kristin offers compassionate skills focused care rooted in her extensive experience with child welfare, family reintegration and helping clients rebuild safety and connection after adversity. Trauma and PTSD Treatment in Chula Vista Kristin's core focus is supporting adults healing from trauma, including childhood abuse, domestic violence and adult sexual trauma. With specialized experience in child welfare services, foster youth and family reintegration, she brings deep insight into the lasting effects of trauma and the pathways to recovery. In sessions, you will work together to process difficult experiences, reduce PTSD symptoms and build coping skills that restore a sense of safety and control. Treatment integrates evidence based approaches like CBT and mindfulness to address both the emotional weight of trauma and the practical challenges it creates in daily life. Anxiety, Depression and Life Transitions Kristin also works with adults and seniors navigating anxiety, depression, grief and major life changes. Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness techniques, she helps clients identify patterns, clarify values and develop flexible actionable strategies to move forward with greater ease and resilience.

Kiana Wiley is a marriage and family therapist. You'll find her based in Chula Vista, California. Her clinic, Restorative Healing Therapy, is in the San Diego metropolitan area. She only offers online counseling sessions for greater flexibility for her clients. Her clinic is part of the Open Path Psychotherapy Collective to limit out-of-network expenses. Displaying Authenticity Ms. Wiley believes that therapy should be an open, safe space where clients are authentic and share their challenges without fear of stigma. Her clinic has helped people overcome and manage various mental health conditions. She also believes in meeting her clients where they are and collaborating with them to support their unique needs.  Beyond Traditional Techniques Ms. Wiley understands that therapy sessions should sometimes be a combination of compassionate, reflective, inclusive, and genuinely approachable care. Not every client responds to the same methods. Her clinic empowers through her skilled background in affirmative, trauma-informed treatments. Restorative Healing Therapy utilizes integrative techniques that adhere to social justice standards and is an advocate for all clients, including the LGBTQ and disenfranchised communities. Kiana strongly feels that everyone should have access to mental health treatment and has developed her ability to encourage others through her own journey of healing.  Ms. Wiley specializes in helping clients explore grief, life transitions, anxiety, and identity issues to live more productive, happy lives.