Licensed Marriage Counselor Solana Beach

I have a very straight forward and down to earth approach to marriage counseling. I focus on the strengths of a marriage instead of the weaknesses. As we work together, we will focus on improving productive communication. What about your relationship do you love? What makes you crazy? What makes you sad? I will help you learn to open up to your spouse with confidence and listen without anxiety.

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I always feel privileged whenever I am invited into a marriage to assist in rebuilding, repairing and strengthening it. I believe in never giving up on commitments and honoring them to the fullest. This goes for your relationship and my relationship with you. I promise to bring that same level of commitment and persistence as we work together to get your marriage back to where it once was. I love solving complex problems, no matter how challenging.

Marriage isn’t always easy, which I know first hand having been married for 26 years. But when both sides can let go and explore what’s working and not working in the relationship, I can help couples find a solid path for moving forward and grow closer than ever before.

My areas of expertise include:

  • Divorce Counseling
  • Couples Therapy
  • Couples Counselor
  • Marriage Therapist
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Solana Beach Drug, Alcohol & Addiction Counseling

Out of all the various responsibilities I have as a therapist in Solana Beach, substance addiction counseling, alcohol counseling or codependency counseling are several of the most significant. When the anguish of a substance or process addiction weighs on a family’s heart, it is all too common to see broken relationships, the potential for divorce, and increasing depression.

Other challenges can include problems with work or school, legal issues, varying degrees of psychological difficulties and a myriad of health problems. Sadly, addictions can just as easily show up in our middle schoolers as in our spouse or our grandfather. This unfortunate equal opportunity disorder happily works with all races, genders, professions, all socio-economic classes, geographic locations and religions. Whether alcohol counseling or drug addiction counseling, my job is to help you deal with it.

I also help with behavioral (process) addictions in addition to drug and alcohol addiction.  Some of the addiction issues I specialize in treating include:

  • Street Drug Addiction
  • Prescription Drug Addictions
  • Alcohol Dependency
  • Codependency
  • Cell phone and social media
  • Exercise
  • Food and eating
  • Gambling
  • Internet
  • Love and relationships
  • Pornography and masturbation
  • Sex
  • Shopping
  • Video games

A Top Rated Psychotherapist In Solana Beach

When faced with life’s challenges, it is always important to choose our close friends, family, spiritual guides and others for help. If you find yourself in a circumstance where you do not feel comfortable speaking with your wife, family or loved ones, or have done so with no change, seeking the assistance of an expert could be the best decision.

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Counseling and psychotherapy could provide you the chance to create brand-new actions, gain understanding of the best ways to develop healthy and balanced boundaries, enhance partnerships, connect better and begin the process of living life to the fullest. As a psychotherapist working in Carlsbad, it’s my goal to help people improve their emotional well-being and help them discover the tools they need to live a fulfilling life with strong interpersonal relationships.

Some of the conditions I can help with include:

  • Anxiety
  • Stress counseling
  • Psychotherapy for depression
  • Obsessive compulsive disorders
  • Social anxiety disorders
  • PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder)
  • Attention deficit disorders (ADD, ADHD)
  • Phobias
  • Bi-Polar disorder

If you’re struggling with the challenges of life, big or small, or if you’d just like to talk with someone, I’d be be excited to start a discussion with you.

Intervention Services Solana Beach, Ca

Out of all the various responsibilities I have as a therapist in Solana Beach, substance addiction counseling, alcohol counseling or codependency counseling are several of the most significant. When the anguish of a substance or process addiction weighs on a family’s heart, it is all too common to see broken relationships, the potential for divorce, and increasing depression.

Collaborative Family Intervention services incorporates key components of all modern intervention approaches with the most current evidence-based clinical techniques to provide assistance that is customized for each family’s specific needs

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  • Expert In Collaborative Family Intervention

  • Drug Addiction Intervention

  • Alcohol Addiction Intervention

  • Sex Addiction Interventions

  • Internet Use Addiction Interventions

  • Food Addiction Interventions

Collaborative Family Intervention incorporates key components of all modern intervention approaches with the most current evidence-based clinical techniques to provide assistance that is customized for each family’s specific needs.

Substance Addiction Interventions

Process Addiction Interventions

  • Sex Addiction Interventions
  • Internet Use Addiction Interventions
  • Food Addiction Interventions (Eating Disorders)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Will We Come To Marriage Counseling Together or Separately?

I prefer to meet with couples together for the first few sessions. This gives you both a chance to discuss the concerns you have with your relationship. In many cases the initial sessions will give both of you some hope that counseling is a productive way to work on your communication and relationship.

Will We Always Have Sessions Together?

After the initial meetings I may want to meet with you on an individual basis as well. This is not always the case, but once we decide on a plan for your marriage therapy, often it will include both individual and joint sessions.

How Long Do The Counseling Sessions Typically Last?

All couples have their own pace and some can work through issues more quickly than others. Other couples need more time to work through more difficult issues. Typical sessions will last from 60 to 90 minutes, but I can tailor this for your individual needs.

How Do I Know If I Need Therapy?

Most people have periods in their life that are filled with sadness, stress, grief or just feeling “off”. Talking with a licensed therapist for any of these feelings can be a productive way to work through your issues. Therapy is not just for “crazy” people and you don’t necessarily need 5 days a week of counseling to start felling better about things. I have clients that I see a few times a year and others that come more frequently. This is entirely based upon the path of treatment and what the individual feels is right for their personal situation.

Can You Help With Anxiety & Depression Issues?

Helping individuals who suffer from anxiety and depression is a huge part of my practice. 

People dealing with anxiety and clinical depression often think that they will never fell normal again and that there is no help.  This is rarely the case.  Seeking help is the first step to conquer depression and begin feeling like yourself again.

Office Hours

Monday: 8AM–7PM
Tuesday: 8AM–7PM
Wednesday: 8AM–7PM
Thursday: 8AM–7PM
Friday: 8AM–7PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

141 N Acacia Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075

Phone Number: (858) 792-0777

Driving Directions: 

My main offices are centrally located in Solana Beach and less than a 15 minute drive from nearly all North San Diego cities.  Schedule an appointment today.

 

I Love Working With Families, Couples & Individuals In Solana Beach

Solana Beach is an amazing coastal town just north of San Diego and has some of the best beaches in Southern California. A few of the more popular places to visit in Solana Beach is the beautiful “Moonlight Beach” and the Potato Shack Cafe, which has been providing some of the best hand made meals to residents for over 25 years. If you’re into surfing, Surfer Magazine has named Solana Beach one of the 10 best surf communities in the US. There are 5 sections of Solana Beach which include New Solana Beach, Old Solana Beach, Olivenhain, Cardiff-by-the-Sea and Leucadia. Other great landmarks in the area are the La Paloma theater which is rumored to be haunted and the famous Seaside market.

Facts & Stats About Solana Beach, Ca

Country  United States of America
State  California
County San Diego
Incorporated July 1, 1986[1]
Government
 • Mayor David Zito[2]
Area[3]
 • City 3.62 sq mi (9.39 km2)
 • Land 3.52 sq mi (9.12 km2)
 • Water 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2)  2.88%
Elevation[4] 72 ft (22 m)
Population (2010)
 • City 12,867
 • Estimate (2016)[5] 13,449
 • Density 3,820.74/sq mi (1,475.40/km2)
 • Metro SD-TJ: 5,105,768
Time zone UTC-8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code 92075
Area code(s) 858
FIPS code 06-72506
GNIS feature IDs 1656633, 2411923
Website www.ci.solana-beach.ca.us