Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Wildomar, CA
Browse Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Wildomar, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
CFT
Empowered Path Clinical Counseling, PC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, MA, CBIF, CAMS-II, CART, LMFT, AMFT, APCC
At Empowered Path Clinical Counseling, PC, we believe therapy should feel safe, affirming, and empowering. We specialize in helping people navigate life’s toughest moments, whether that’s managing anxiety or depression, working through relationship challenges, exploring identity, or healing from trauma. Our compassionate, nonjudgmental approach creates space for you to feel truly heard and supported, while providing practical tools to help you create real change. If you’re ready to take the next step toward feeling more confident, connected, and in control of your life, we’re here to walk that path with you.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wildomar, CA
Online in Wildomar, CA
CFT
Jeanette Abney
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, SAP
I am a license Marriage And Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience with working with individuals to assist with resolving personal conflicts, improving self-esteem, developing healthy relationships and becoming a better person. I have a passion for working with others. I am knowledgeable in many subject and court related matters. I am a podcast host. I believe having a person to talk to that care about people can create a change in one's life. Give me a opportunity to assist with your journey and personal growth. You deserve it.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wildomar, CA
Online in Wildomar, CA
CFT
Jennifer Pudlo Therapy & Wellness Consulting
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Seeking therapy is a courageous first step, and I know how important it is to find someone you feel comfortable trusting. My hope is that from our very first conversation, you'll experience a space where you can exhale, feel genuinely heard, and know that you don't have to carry life's challenges alone.
I believe meaningful change happens within the safety of a trusting therapeutic relationship. My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative, combining evidence-based practices with deep respect for your unique story, strengths, and values. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, we'll work together to understand the patterns that have shaped your experiences and discover new ways of responding that promote lasting healing and growth.
I work with adults and couples navigating anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, betrayal and infidelity, trauma, infertility, postpartum challenges, perimenopause, grief, body image concerns, and major life transitions. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply ready for something to change, therapy can provide a place to gain clarity, strengthen resilience, and reconnect with yourself and the people who matter most.
Clients often tell me they appreciate having a therapist who is both compassionate and practical—someone who offers thoughtful guidance while creating space for reflection, insight, and meaningful change. My goal is not to tell you how to live your life, but to walk alongside you as you discover your own path toward greater peace, confidence, and connection.
If you're considering therapy, I invite you to reach out. Finding the right therapist matters, and I would be honored to learn more about your story, answer your questions, and help you determine whether we're a good fit. Even if you're unsure where to begin, you don't have to have it all figured out before taking that first step.
16 Years Experience
Online in Wildomar, CA (Online Only)
CFT
Dr Pamela Helen Polcyn
Marriage and Family Therapist, Phd, MFT
Do you need help with stress, anxiety, unhappy relationships, life transitions, addictions, or grief. I will assist you in reducing anxiety, in reconnecting to inner strengths, in keeping love and intimacy alive in relationships, and in transitioning through times of uncertainty. A Free telephone consult is available at endanxiety.com or 760-753-1551.
35 Years Experience
Online in Wildomar, CA (Online Only)
CFT
Gabriel Arroyo
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Relationships take a lot of work and sometimes can use a little bit of help or third party perspective. Within my experience and professional practice I have helped many couples overcome various topics and issues including "burn out" with falling out of love or passion, communication issues, infidelity, trust issues, and intimacy issues. If you feel your relationship can use a bit of a tune up and support, please continue reading and contact me.
I also specialize in working with individuals with chronic illness support. With my own experience of receiving a lifelong diagnosis at an early age, I have learned effective copping and adjustment strategies to help support with chronic conditions.
14 Years Experience
Online in Wildomar, CA (Online Only)
CFT
C&C Center for Healing
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, PMHNP
We offer high-quality mental health care through online telehealth and in-person services, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy. We specialize in working with shown LGBTQ+ individuals and families, as well as young children ages 0–5, providing thoughtful, personalized care in a supportive and affirming environment.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wildomar, CA
Online in Wildomar, CA
CFT
Daniela Bumann
Life Coach, Trauma-Informed Life & Career Coach | Mindfulness-Based Coaching
Life transitions, emotional overwhelm, difficult relationships, and inner self-doubt can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and uncertain about the future.
Many people come to me after years of trying to hold everything together while quietly struggling underneath the surface. You may appear “fine” on the outside while internally feeling emotionally exhausted, stuck, anxious, disconnected, or unsure of your next step.
You don’t have to navigate that alone.
I provide a compassionate, supportive, and judgment-free space where clients can slow down, gain clarity, process emotional challenges, and reconnect with themselves in a more grounded and authentic way.
My coaching style is intuitive, practical, trauma-informed, and mindfulness-based. Together, we work to better understand the patterns, stress, beliefs, and life experiences that may be impacting your confidence, relationships, emotional well-being, or sense of direction.
Whether you are navigating a life transition, relationship challenges, burnout, career uncertainty, or simply feeling lost or overwhelmed, my goal is to help you move forward with greater self-awareness, resilience, confidence, and inner balance.
Meaningful change begins from the inside out—and you don’t have to have everything figured out before reaching out.
32 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wildomar, CA
Online in Wildomar, CA
CFT
Emma Esper
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
As a therapist and clinical counselor, I help to hold the weight of anxiety, trauma, depression, and relational conflict, and encourage self acceptance. There is beauty in showing up for yourself, and bravery in turning towards struggle. When we deny our struggle, we deny a part of us that is longing to be seen. Struggle and suffering are hard to face, as it often leaves us feeling broken. Many of us were never taught to embrace our flaws and imperfections. What if we could see the broken pieces of ourselves, the parts of us that are scarred, and view them with compassion? What if we saw our scars as marks of courage and resiliency?
The journey towards wholeness includes accepting each part of ourselves, the part that is joyful, the part that laughs, the part that hurts, the part that feels empty. My work is based on the hope that we can step into our authentic selves, to feel without shame, accept our darkness, live mindfully in our own light, and recognize that who we are is enough.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wildomar, CA
Online in Wildomar, CA
CFT
Emily Echeverria
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MS
In childhood, we develop a number of coping mechanisms to adapt to the world we have been born into: people-pleasing, perfectionism, addiction, achievement, avoidance of conflict or uncomfortable feelings, codependency, etc. Usually, we seek therapy when these coping mechanisms that worked so well in our younger years are now actively harming us or our relationships, or are no longer successful in helping us deny our sadness, fear, anger, or loneliness.
My practice goes beyond symptom management and deep into the depths of the unconscious to help clients understand how unprocessed trauma and long forgotten stories are effecting their daily thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We will use imagery, dreams, and story-telling to help you rediscover that which has been lost - hope, intuition, self-trust, confidence, safety, love. Our goal, if you allow me to travel alongside you, will not be for you to become a better version of yourself or just feel better, but instead to know yourself on a deeper level and love all the different parts of you so that you can move forward in life more authentically, whole-heartedly, and peacefully!
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wildomar, CA
Online in Wildomar, CA
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Wildomar, CA Statistics
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Wildomar, CA average 16 years of experience and charge around $200 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (83%), Depression (73%), and Trauma and PTSD (73%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$200
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
57%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 83% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 73% | Depression |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 64% | Stress |
| 62% | Self Esteem |
| 61% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 53% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 57% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 49% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 32% | Asian |
| 31% | Hispanic / Latino |