Mental Health Therapy in Escondido

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Dr. Micheal Weuste

California, California - Clinical Social Worker/therapist
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years’ experience now practicing from San Diego Ca. In my work I most typically find myself working with people through difficult times in their lives and with difficult relationships that can be overwhelming. Often clients are seeking facilitated insight and a refreshed approach to life’s situations that are often complicated. Some feel a need to explore their quests for simple happiness and rewarding relationships. Some client’s, who may have felt themselves empowered find themselves struggling as life comes at them and they struggle to understand how to address the changes in circumstances life can hand us and make us feel like our lives have become unmanageable. Other clients are aware of the building need to reconcile their past with their present and the conflict from this position can be excruciatingly necessary to be resolved and the results of self-esteem and more rewarding closeness to others can finally be within one’s grasp. Unfortunately for some, the need to reach out to someone unknown can be on a scale of liberating to nauseating. However, often family and friends we normally rely on cannot be reached out to as they are often involved or invested with their own bias to your circumstances. Reaching out for help is a sign of desire for change and help-seeking behaviors are known to be strengths as opposed to a weakness. In my practice, I aspire to be a good and neutral listener. Client’s report a sense of being understood which unlocks for them the ability to see their situations as either shared by others or that their reactions are “normal” yet uncomfortable. New alternatives that work for individuals and those we care for around us can be opened and tried out. When our old approaches do not work anymore it is time to examine new ones and the correctness of their fit to one’s own circumstances. While guided by known research and proven approaches, I have the capacity to assist with self-assessment, new alternatives, and new thinking and feeling about relationships within your unique circumstances. Change at one’s own pace is often the rewarding response you experience through such an approach.

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Dr. Nelly Gregorian DeLeon

California, California - Marriage And Family Therapist
Online

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California. License number 97450. I am also licensed in North Carolina, license number 2548. I also hold a Marriage and Family Therapist's license in Connecticut, license number 003114. I think there are times when we all experience some difficulties and challenges in our lives that may require some additional support. Maybe because it is a period which life presents some emotional difficulty, or there is an experience of depression, anxiety, traumatic events, relationship issues, or a loss of some kind. It may also be the right time to work on one’s own personal growth. I would consider it a privilege and an honor to walk through this journey with you. I am very empathic, non-judgmental, warm, and ready to take your call whenever you are ready. I am a multilingual individual who has had the opportunity to live in different countries and work with many diverse populations. I also believe in honoring the uniqueness of each individual and his/her own story. I feel passionate about people and their own distinct narratives. I utilize a variety of theoretical approaches drawing from different theorists for the specific challenges faced by the individual/s. I have a great deal of experience working with victims, survivors, and offenders of domestic violence, victims, survivors, and offenders of sexual abuse (I have been CASOMB certified), survivors of childhood abuse, and problematic relationships with high conflicts. I offer psychotherapy for many other emotional difficulties as well as grief and loss. SPECIALITIES INCLUDE: Anxiety/Depression Self Esteem Stress Trauma and PTSD Relationship Issues Childhood Trauma Communication Skills Coping Skills Conflict Resolution Skills Parenting Challenges Divorce Life Transitions Family Conflicts Anger Management Life Coaching Grief and Bereavement MODALITIES INCLUDE: Culturally Sensitive Developmental Eclectic Existential Family / Marital Humanistic Integrative Interpersonal Jungian Narrative Person-Centered Psychodynamic Relational Strength-Based Trauma Focused Gestalt Techniques

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Michaela Sandy

California, California - Clinical Social Worker/therapist
Online

I am licensed in California with 12 years of professional work experience supporting youth, young adults, and families through a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and life-transition challenges. My work centers on creating a warm, collaborative environment where clients feel genuinely heard, respected, and understood. Building strong rapport is at the heart of my approach—I believe that meaningful therapeutic progress grows out of trust, connection, and a sense of safety. Over the past decade, I have helped clients navigate concerns related to anxiety, depression, family conflict, school and social stressors, self-esteem, and identity development. I also have extensive experience supporting parents and caregivers as they work to strengthen communication, set healthy boundaries, and foster resilience within their family systems. My therapeutic style blends Solution-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). With a solution-focused lens, I help clients identify strengths, clarify goals, and build practical steps toward meaningful change. Through CBT, we explore the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, allowing clients to develop healthier coping skills and more balanced ways of thinking. I tailor these approaches to each individual, ensuring the process feels engaging, empowering, and developmentally appropriate. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. 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. Whether I’m working with a young person discovering their voice or a family seeking more harmony at home, I strive to offer a supportive space where challenges can be explored and strengths can be amplified. My goal is to help clients feel capable, confident, and equipped with tools they can carry forward long after therapy ends.

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Free Mental Health Resources in California

Connection to local resources and free crisis counseling services for people affected by a disaster, free crisis counseling service providers, and self-help disaster-related educational materials.
Phone warmline line offering non-emergency emotional support for adults with disabilities who are age 60 or older and their caregivers. Languages spoken include English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and Korean. Call 1-888-670-1360.
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Provides free coaching for children ages 0-12 and their parents for help with social skills, emotional regulation, sleep problems, stress, or other behavioral health issues. Access services via video sessions, phone chat, or through educational materials. A phone app is also available. Register on the website.
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This agency’s website provides a Mental Health Resources for Youth section with links to numerous supportive organizations specializing in services for young adults and teens including organizations focusing on LGBTQ or trans youth, youth involved in foster care, and youth impacted by crime. Also includes family and school resources.
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The California Department of Health Care Services website provides an opioid response section where information and links to programs related to opioid-related substance abuse treatments can be found. Programs include harm reduction, overdose prevention, MAT treatment programs, and access to the free California Atlas Treatment Locator directory.
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A free phone app for Gen Z kids ages 13 to 18 to offer support for personal and peer-related emotional issues, social issues, stress, and coping with life difficulties. Download phone app or printed materials online.
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Provides free, 45 to 60 minute online educational webinars on topics of mental health and emotional wellness for teens, parents, and caregivers. Also works with schools and school counselors to provide in-school programs. Access program information and training modules on the website.
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Website offers links to evidence-based educational information in written format and in short video clips. A Q&A section, references, and feedback sections are included. Controversial topics, including pornography and sexting, gender-variant information, and encounters with the criminal justice system, are discussed candidly.
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Online database links to therapists by name or zip code. Users can also search according to criteria of choice by selecting checkboxes. Options to choose from include therapist’s ethnicity, services offered, treatment styles, ages served, languages offered, methods of treatment, issues to be discussed, and insurances accepted.
Offers a search link to find behavioral health and substance abuse services, as well as medical care and food assistance by zip code in California. A state map with search icons also links to facilities, providing contact information and information on services offered.
Website from the Office of the Dean of Students at the University of San Francisco provides links to free or low-cost counseling providers, such as medical centers, community centers, and others. Specialty providers including marital counselors, LGBTQIA-focused counselors, and Christian counseling centers are on the list.
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A database of mental health resources is included on this NAMI website. You can search by category of services provided or mental health diagnosis. Contact information including name, address, and phone number of each facility is provided, as well as email address and website. Searches by provider name are also available.
Suicide prevention services including a Suicide Response Team, free follow-up services for patients who survive suicide attempts, and a free phone crisis line, available by dialing 988 or by using the online link. Free or low-cost assessment and mental health services are available to low-income individuals.
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Counseling services focused on women and trauma offering individual, group, family, marital, and substance abuse counseling. In-person and low-cost online video counseling sessions are available. An equine/horse therapy program is also available as an alternative to talk therapy.
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Depression PTSD Anxiety Grief Substance Abuse
Along with counseling services, links to emergency and non-emergency hotlines, and housing support, THMA connects adults and youth with mental illness and their families to counseling and support services that are available by phone or in-person. Call 805-540-6571 for details and intake.
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