Impulse Control Disorders therapists in El Cajon, CA
Browse Impulse Control Disorders therapists in El Cajon, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Impulse Control
Dr. Divya Kakaiya Healthy Within
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist Ph. D M.S. BCN-L
Impulse control disorders reflect a brain where the accelerator is stuck and the brakes are weak — the prefrontal cortex, responsible for pausing, evaluating, and redirecting behavior, simply cannot keep pace with the brain's drive circuitry.
Neurofeedback strengthens these braking systems directly, training the prefrontal cortex toward greater activation and control. Over time, the gap between impulse and action widens — creating space for choice where none previously existed.
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near El Cajon, CA
Impulse Control
Hannah Nyznyk Christian
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #133278
We support clients struggling with urges that feel hard to manage or stop. Therapy focuses on increasing awareness, emotional regulation, and healthier coping strategies.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near El Cajon, CA
Online in El Cajon, CA
Impulse Control
Stuart Kaplowitz / Serene Pathways Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, MFT
Acting out behaviors can look like hitting, not being able to control our eating habits, gamlbling, etc
33 Years Experience
Online in El Cajon, CA
Impulse Control
Dr. Christina Charlotin
Psychologist, Psy.D.
ERP treatment for impulse control disorders or compulsions.
14 Years Experience
Online in El Cajon, CA
Impulse Control
Monica M. Huston
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Difficulty with impulse control often reflects a struggle to tolerate certain emotional states in the moment. I work with individuals to understand what drives these behaviors, rather than only trying to stop them. Through increased awareness and reflection, clients develop greater regulation, more thoughtful decision-making, and a stronger sense of control over their actions.
9 Years Experience
Online in El Cajon, CA
El Cajon is a San Diego County city home to one of the largest concentrations of Iraqi Christians (Chaldeans) outside Iraq and one of the most significant Somali and East African refugee communities in California, as well as substantial communities from across the Middle East, making it one of the most culturally distinctive cities in Southern California and creating specific demands for culturally and linguistically competent mental health services. The trauma of displacement, war, and refugee journeys is a central concern in the local mental health landscape, and finding therapists who speak Chaldean Neo-Aramaic, Arabic, or Somali and understand the cultural and religious dimensions of these communities' mental health experiences is essential but consistently challenging. San Diego County Behavioral Health provides public services, and community organizations serve immigrant and refugee populations. Common therapy concerns include refugee trauma and PTSD, acculturative stress, religious and cultural identity in diaspora, family and intergenerational conflict between refugee parents and American-raised children, and the grief of displacement and community loss.
Impulse Control Disorders therapists in El Cajon, CA Statistics
Impulse Control Disorders therapists in El Cajon, CA average 17 years of experience and charge around $233 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (54%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (54%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$233
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 54% |
Female |
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| 36% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 34% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 54% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 54% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 51% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 51% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 49% | Integrative Therapy |
| 44% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 71% | Senior |
| 66% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Teen |
| 39% | Children |
Client Focus
| 71% | Women |
| 66% | LGBTQ+ |
| 66% | Men |
| 59% | Black / African American |
| 56% | Military / Veterans |