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Your goal is my goal, and I will provide the same support others have provided me to get to where you want to be....
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Your goal is my goal, and I will provide the same support others have provided me to get to where you want to be.
Alan Okamoto is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience. He provides counseling to individuals ages 18 and older and also to families and couples. Alan’s clients may be facing mental health concerns including anxiety and depression. His approach to therapy gets to the heart of the matter to help create significant changes in self, behavior, and perspective. Alan’s goal is to offer you the support you need and help build the skills to sustain change. Outside of work, Alan loves spending time with his family, trying new recipes, and being outdoors.
Alan has a Master’s in Counseling from San Diego State University. His most often used approaches are cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques.
Alan was drawn to the field of therapy to serve others and help individuals, families, and couples create significant changes and life-changing impacts. If you’re ready to begin working on a brighter future, Alan looks forward to meeting you!
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As a Latina woman, I understand the unique role we play not only in society but in our own family....
As a Latina woman, I understand the unique role we play not only in society but in our own family.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience. My ideal client is someone struggling with depressive symptoms who needs to learn new coping skills to manage their depression. Their goal is to implement a variety of techniques to better help them get through their problems.
I have a Master of Science in Social Work from San Jose State University. I focus on self-reflection and helping clients build their self-confidence. Through our relationship, you and I will focus on the most important thing for you to improve.
As a Hispanic woman, I understand the stigma in Hispanic culture related to mental health. However, there is no shame in needing support and guidance. Mental health is just as important as our physical health. We all need someone at some point to help guide us through difficult periods of our lives.
As a therapist, I feel very fortunate to work in a field where I am helping and supporting others as they work on their personal g...
As a therapist, I feel very fortunate to work in a field where I am helping and supporting others as they work on their personal goals.
Sarah Stovall is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 15 years of broad experience in the mental health field. She is dedicated and compassionate about helping others grow, develop healthy relationships, and strengthen their overall emotional well-being. Sarah works with children, adolescents, adults, and families to address their personal challenges. She specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma-related issues, PTSD, relationship issues, parenting, and adjustment to recent life changes.
Sarah completed her Master's degree in Psychology at Phillips Graduate Institute in Encino, CA. She has since used her skills and knowledge with all types of clients, where she has observed positive growth and change in others who have overcome many challenges. Sarah utilizes multiple treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), solutions-focused therapy (SFT), family systems (FST), parent-child relations, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), and rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT).
Sarah has a great understanding of many different challenges and life experiences that come to each and every one of us. She also has the tools and techniques to offer supportive change. Sarah has the genuineness, open mind, and willingness to work together with you to support whatever challenges you might be facing. She looks forward to you scheduling your first session.
I believe we all have the answers to our questions, problems, and desires within ourselves, but having someone else to support us ...
I believe we all have the answers to our questions, problems, and desires within ourselves, but having someone else to support us on our journey can make it much easier.
Mia Velarde is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience. She specializes in helping individuals ages 16 and older with concerns including depression, anxiety, chronic stress, PTSD, and LGBTQIA+-related issues. Mia creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can show up exactly as they are while they focus on strengths and evolve goals. In her free time, Mia enjoys running, spending time with family, visiting museums, and listening to records.
Mia received her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of LaVerne. She uses family systems, attachment and commitment therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques depending on their needs.
Life isn’t about toughing it out alone. There are so many people around to learn from and grow with. Mia would be humbled and honored to support you and encourages you to schedule your first appointment today!
As a mom, emotional connection with family and self-empowerment is a daily practice....
As a mom, emotional connection with family and self-empowerment is a daily practice.
Faviola Diaz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 4 years of experience working with individuals, families, and groups of all ages. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, family issues, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Faviola has spent time as a social worker in the legal system and enjoys empowering others to better understand their thoughts and feelings.
Faviola received her Master’s in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy from the University of Phoenix. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients facing intrusive thoughts and behaviors. Faviola also uses trauma-focused therapy and other evidence-based methods.
We all experience life differently, which is what makes us unique. You do not need to give up on who you are. Seek support from someone who will help you understand your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. Schedule an appointment with Faviola today!
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With Thriveworks, Online therapy is an effective alternative to in-person therapy services in which a client can speak to a Thriveworks therapist remotely via online video conferencing. Online sessions are just as effective as in-person treatment, but they can also provide added benefits like reduced travel time, saving money on transportation or childcare, and increased access to care.
Online therapy works much like traditional in-person therapy but takes place through secure video conferencing. Clients can attend Online therapy from any safe place they choose that has access to the internet, whether that be their home or another easily accessible place. Like in-person treatment, a therapist will work with their client to address their concerns, create goals, and establish an effective treatment plan.
There is no best option for online therapy—instead, it’s best to focus on finding a provider that meets your specific needs and with whom you can form a professional connection with.
Yes, online therapy is just as effetive for many clients as in-person sessions.
Online therapy can last for a few months to years depending on the goals and symptoms of the client. The treatment process will be unique to each client and lend itself to their specific concerns, which means that the time it takes to treat them will always be different. Timing is also up to the client themselves; they are free to stop therapy whenever they please, especially if they feel they have reached their goals and addressed their concerns.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
Thriveworks in San Diego offers online therapy and counseling services for clients of all ages and backgrounds. From anxiety therapy to depression counseling services, and everything in between, we make it easy to get the mental health treatment you need.
Call our office today at (619) 480-2140 to get started.
Our online therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks in San Diego, CA are a convenient way to attend counseling sessions without throwing off the rest of your schedule. It’s normal to have reservations about seeking professional mental health assistance, but we’d like to assure you, our virtual sessions are:
Our providers are trained to help you manage and mitigate the symptoms of mental conditions. Even if you’re not sure what’s wrong, they can use their professional background to help you address your concerns. With your honest feedback, an online therapist or counselor can partner up with you to implement coping strategies and methods to address issues such as:
Don’t be concerned if you’re not finding a condition or issue you’re faced with being listed above. One of our providers can help to address the problems you’re faced with.
Online therapy or counseling can offer you flexibility when it comes to booking a session. As long as you have reliable internet and somewhere private to talk with your therapist or counselor, you’re good to go. Online counseling or therapy could be an attractive choice for you if you’re looking to:
There’s no need to delay the relief you might feel from teaming up with one of our online therapists or counselors. When you’re ready, reach out to Thriveworks in San Diego, CA at (619) 480-2140.
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