Brainspotting therapists in Imperial Beach, California CA
We are proud to feature top rated Brainspotting therapists in Imperial Beach. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
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Hilary Stokes
Therapist, PHD, LCSW
In this life one thing we know for sure is that we can’t go it alone. Compassionate support and a trusted guide on the path can make all the difference. I know it did for me many years ago. My own journey of healing from complex post-traumatic stress disorder has most influenced my practice over the past 25 years. I spent many years trying to talk and analyze my way through trauma. It was only when I found mind body approaches such as brainspotting, somatic therapy and EMDR that I experienced deep healing. My practice is dedicated to sharing the power of holistic approaches to heal, restore and reclaim your life. I am a licensed psychotherapist in the state of California with master’s degrees in both clinical social work and kinesiology specializing in sport psychology and a Ph.D. in transpersonal psychology specializing in Tibetan Buddhism. I am also certified in a number of mind body approaches to healing.
25 Years Experience
Online in Imperial Beach, CA California (Online Only)
Brainspotting
Enlightened Self Family Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to seek the support you need.
You may be wondering who you’ll be meeting with as you begin your healing journey. I am a Tohono O'odham and Mexican American, neurodivergent, cisgender, bisexual female. My identity and lived experience are an integral part of how I show up in this work with care, humility, and a deep respect for each person’s story.
As a therapist, I am committed to ongoing learning and growth in service of my clients. Over the years in private practice, I have learned to trust my intuition while developing and refining different healing approaches. This process has deepened my connection to Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, and Brainspotting.
At my practice, I have had the pleasure of working with individuals who are deeply committed to their healing. Our therapists share this same dedication and are equally committed to the clients they serve.
In our work together, we thoughtfully interweave these modalities to support deeper, more integrated healing.
I feel a deep commitment to the people I have the privilege to work with and walk alongside in their process.
6 Years Experience
Online in Imperial Beach, CA California
Brainspotting
Marina Edelman | TrueMe Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Marina Edelman, LMFT, specializes in helping couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and reconnect emotionally after conflict or betrayal. Using evidence-based, attachment-focused therapy, she provides practical tools that create real, lasting change in relationships. Marina offers couples therapy, affair recovery, and premarital counseling in Culver City, Westlake Village, and virtually throughout California.
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**Personal Statement**
I am deeply passionate about helping couples find their way back to connection, safety, and genuine partnership. In my work, I use the Gottman Method alongside attachment-based approaches to give couples clear, research-supported tools that strengthen communication and rebuild trust. Having been married for 30 years myself, I bring both professional expertise and real-life understanding to the complex, meaningful work of sustaining long-term love.
20 Years Experience
Online in Imperial Beach, CA California
Brainspotting
IEMT Trauma Therapy
Hypnotherapist, C.Ht., NLP, I.E.M.T., B.T.P, Adv-EFT., CBT Specialist
My focus is vocational/avocational self-improvement to help you change a behavior you do not like to a behavior you do prefer.
I am present for my client and my personal goal is to help people achieve their very best.
For example:
Trauma/PTSD
Anxiety - most any kind
My focus is rapid change work.
So ask yourself, "What life would be like without the issue that is plaguing you?"
9 Years Experience
Online in Imperial Beach, CA California
Brainspotting
Cheerful Heart Mental Health Counseling PLLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D, LPC, LPCC, NCC
Cheerful Heart was created to offer the kind of care many women need but struggle to find, care that takes women’s pain seriously, especially Black women’s pain. The practice was founded by Shakira K. O’Garro, LMHC-D, whose lived experience with severe stage IV endometriosis, adenomyosis, and medical trauma informs every layer of this work. Like many clients, she navigated years of dismissal within medical systems and discovered how deeply those experiences can impact mental health and faith.
Cheerful Heart exists so women no longer have to choose between clinical excellence and cultural or spiritual understanding. This is a space where faith questions are welcome, anger toward God is met with compassion, and healing is supported by genuine loving kindness.
13 Years Experience
Online in Imperial Beach, CA California
Brainspotting therapists in Imperial Beach, California Statistics
Brainspotting therapists in Imperial Beach, California average 11 years of experience and charge around $196 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (80%), Trauma and PTSD (80%), and Depression (67%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$196
Accept insurance
27%
Offer sliding scale
60%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 9% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 80% |
In Person and Online |
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| 20% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 80% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 80% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 67% | Depression |
| 67% | Women's Issues |
| 60% | Self Esteem |
| 53% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 47% | Stress |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 47% | Teen |
| 47% | Senior |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 73% | Women |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 47% | Men |
| 40% | Black / African American |
| 40% | Asian |