Narrative therapists in San Diego, CA
Browse Narrative therapists in San Diego, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Su Boudreau, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Domestic Violence Counselor
At LiveConscious, helping clients prevent and reduce burn outs from work and relationships are one of the main goals in addition to improving mental health. The common issues clients seek therapy for are stresses from familial dynamics, intimate relational patterns, and work, with or without some sort of mental health symptoms. As a licensed therapist in Marriage and Family Therapy, experienced with clients with various conditions for both children and adults. LiveConscious clinicians help clients navigate their main concerns by providing education around the topic, exploring creative solutions to problems, and guiding you to arrive at the sound solutions or to learn necessary coping skills to better manage your stressors or mood symptoms. The holistic view of the problem and care are the foundational practice at LiveConscious. A side note, you cannot meditate away all your life problems, especially for those tough or chronic issues. It can be misleading that there are people out there as if teaching a meditation technique alone will fix all your life issues. It's a false advertisement as if learning a trick, such as a meditation technique, will prevent or improve your core issues. Individually tailored therapy treatment at LiveConscious is such a comprehensive and deeper level of transformation that deals with aspects that such learning some meditative technique alone cannot fix/improve. Sometimes it can take years to just find the right Dr. or treatment for your illness. Personally, I had experienced an illness that took 8 years just to get a proper diagnosis to my sickness in health to find the right Dr. who can properly screen and provide you with the treatment that works for your symptoms. Mental health also often I heard from people that took a lifelong to find someone who can help with their symptoms/illness. If you notice mental health symptoms, it's a sign that requires medical attention. The sooner you start, it will be benefitical for you. Hope you find the right treatment Provider who can assist you to get better sooner than later!
11 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
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Mary Karlan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Work
Are you ready to rediscover living without the burden of emotional distress? I am an experienced, warm, and compassionate clinical social worker with years of experience treating clients with a variety of mental health conditions. I received my social work degree at Fordham University in New York City. My first year of internship was in the public school system working with at-risk teens. During my second year, I worked with couples experiencing infertility and seeking adoption. I did my post-masters training in Couples and Family therapy at Ackerman Institute for the Family in New York City. I am a mother and step-mother to nine children and four dogs.
14 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
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Tendril Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
At Tendril Therapy, we believe growth happens in spaces that feel safe, supportive, and genuinely human. Like tendrils in nature gently finding their way toward light, we see healing as a gradual, organic process of connection and expansion. Our work honors each person’s unique story, supporting clients as they move toward deeper self-understanding, meaningful change, and a more connected way of being.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92127
Online in San Diego, CA
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Mary Mallinson Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Hi, my name is Mary and I am a California-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) providing virtual therapy for adults dealing with childhood trauma, depression, and relationship challenges. I specialize in trauma therapy, including EMDR therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic therapy, to help clients process childhood trauma, attachment wounds, perfectionism and family of origin issues.
I work with women, adult children of immigrants, and individuals seeking deeper healing from past experiences that continue to impact their present. My services include both weekly online therapy and EMDR therapy intensives, which offer extended sessions for more focused, in-depth trauma processing.
My approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and collaborative, helping clients move from feeling stuck or overwhelmed toward greater clarity, emotional regulation, and lasting change. All sessions are offered via telehealth for clients located in California.
5 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
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Micaela Magazzu-Alaman
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I believe therapy works best when you can show up as a whole person, not a diagnosis or collection of symptoms. My style is warm, curious, collaborative, and down to earth. I value humor, honesty, compassion, and creating a space where you do not have to perform, have everything figured out, or leave important parts of yourself outside the therapy room.
I am especially drawn to working with people who think and feel deeply, experience anxiety or overwhelm, or are searching for a more sustainable way of moving through life. I want to understand what you are struggling with, but also who you are, what matters to you, what has shaped you, and what your mind and body may be communicating about what you need.
There is room in therapy for the personal and the political, for grief and anger, for relationships and identity, and for conversations about work, community, nature, oppressive systems, social conditions, and the world around us. My hope is to help you build a deeper relationship with yourself and create a life that feels more connected, intentional, and genuinely yours.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92110
Online in San Diego, CA
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Corina Bair
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Just to make it clear: BLM. Protect the dolls. FDT. Free Palestine & Sudan. F the patriarchy/capitalism. Sex + Body Positive. ~~~ I'm an open-minded and accepting therapist with years of experience working with teens, young and middle-aged adults - primarily on identity, confidence, anxiety, and mood related concerns. I thrive on helping others discover who they are and feel more empowered to be that person in every day life. Using evidence-based interventions to assist my clients with building insight and understanding into your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors is an essential part of my therapy practice.
As part of the LGBTQIA+ community, I am passionate about providing a safe, compassionate, and welcoming space for people of all backgrounds and identities. Click that contact button and we can schedule a free consultation call today!
11 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
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Jennifer Warkentin
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I love my job as a therapist! I sincerely care about the outcome of therapy; I'm invested in making sure my clients feel supported and are getting the help they need. My colleagues describe me as warm, empathic, friendly, honest, knowledgeable, and even funny. I look forward to the opportunity to be helpful to you.
18 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
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Elvina Inzano (legal name: vincent inzano)
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 164356
I work towards engaging from a compassionate, anti-oppressive, and trauma informed positionality. One of my focuses is on collaborating to better understand yourself(selves) as integrated mind/body/spirit/social/relational being(s) (soma) and reprocessing what your soma(s) hold. Some of the ways in which we can do this is through building upon the stories that empower you , learning skills for personal and/or interpersonal fulfillment. We all deserve to live our lives liberated from the reactive survival responses of trauma.
6 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
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Hannah Nyznyk Christian
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #133278
Our mission to provide science-based and research-backed treatment to teens, mothers, adults, couples, and families. Our desire is that, through therapy, you will discover your intrinsic value and worth. We will come alongside you to do the deeper work so that you can live in the world fully restored to your authentic self. Some specialities include Perinatal Mental Health, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Couples therapy and therapy for children and teens. We are here for to help you navigate the big stuff and the small stuff!
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near San Diego, CA
Online in San Diego, CA
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Melanie Goetz
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
You’ve spent years being the strong one—the helper, the steady presence, the one who keeps it together while carrying so much inside.
Lately, maybe your body feels tense, your heart heavy, and your relationships harder than they should be. You may long for rest, connection, or simply someone who truly understands.
Therapy with me isn’t about “fixing” you. It’s about creating space to listen to the parts of you that have been silenced, to heal old wounds, and to finally feel safe being your fully authentic self.
If you’re ready to stop overextending, quiet the inner critic, and begin living with more ease and authenticity—I would be honored to walk alongside you.
🌿 Let’s start from the roots, and grow upward—together.
At our core, we are all motivated by a desire to connect—both with others and with ourselves in ways that feel honoring. But often, in our upbringing, we learned “rules” for connection that no longer serve us in our friendships, families, or intimate relationships. My work is about helping you recognize those patterns and move toward earned-secure attachment, so your connections can feel mutual, safe, and deeply nourishing.
If this resonates, I invite you to schedule a brief, complimentary 15-minute phone consultation. It’s a chance to see if my presence and approach might be the right support for your journey. You can schedule directly here: melanie-goetz.clientsecure.me
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near San Diego, CA
Online in San Diego, CA
Narrative Therapy therapists in San Diego, CA Statistics
Narrative Therapy therapists in San Diego, CA average 14 years of experience and charge around $200 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (87%), Relationship and Marriage Counseling (67%), and Depression (66%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$200
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 66% |
In Person and Online |
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| 34% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 87% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 67% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 66% | Depression |
| 61% | Stress |
| 60% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 55% | Self Esteem |
| 53% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Teen |
| 53% | Senior |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 36% | Asian |
| 34% | Christian |