Connect with Therapists who accept Sierra Health and Life in Chula Vista, CA
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Quality care comes first at Rula
We regularly review providers to ensure quality
Quality care comes first at Rula
We regularly review providers to ensure quality
Angelique Celestine
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Angelique Celestine, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Angelique has a Master in Counseling (MC) in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist College.
I work with individuals and families managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, family conflicts, grief, self-esteem, and the severe diagnosis of a loved one. My approach is compassionate and client-centered, working collaboratively to help you build new coping strategies and achieve lasting positive change.
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Tobias Park
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Tobias Park, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Tobias has a Masters of Arts (MA) from California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego.
My role is to provide evidence that your struggles make sense and that you are not going crazy. You have tools to get through each day that you don't even know you're using. These are the tools we will leverage in therapy to create meaningful change in your life. My focus is on individuals and families.
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Karen Diaz
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Karen Diaz, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Karen has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Southern California.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I work with adults experiencing life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms. I aim to create a supportive, culturally sensitive space to help individuals grow through life’s challenges. While I don't offer sessions in Spanish, we can absolutely blend languages when it feels natural.
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Berna Martinez
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCCs), like Berna Martinez, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Berna has a Master of Clinical Health Services in Clinical Mental Health Counselor from University of Phoenix.
I'm a compassionate bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist supporting individuals and families.
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Candice Fuimaono
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Candice Fuimaono, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Candice has a Master's in Counseling (MC) Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy from University of Phoenix.
I use my background, education, and lived experience to help clients learn coping skills and new ways to decrease their symptoms using skills they learn in therapy.
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Gabriela Rojas-Martinez
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Gabriela Rojas-Martinez, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Gabriela has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from San Jose State University.
I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. I use various therapeutic techniques to help you build awareness, make progress, and feel better.
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Gurpreet Chahil
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Gurpreet Chahil, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Gurpreet has a Other Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University Worldwide.
Entering therapy can feel uncertain, and mixed feelings are common. My role is to provide support as you take steps toward enhancing your mental health and well-being. I maintain a therapeutic environment that is inclusive of diverse backgrounds, cultures, identities, and personal preferences.
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Dzenana Tiric
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Dzenana Tiric, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Dzenana has a Master's in Counseling (MC) in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Sacramento.
I am a person-centered therapist who helps you address current struggles using different approaches tailored to your needs. I believe in creating a warm, accepting, safe, and nonjudgmental environment that allows for self-exploration and raises self-compassion and acceptance.
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Shannon Clymer
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Shannon Clymer, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Shannon has a Master of Social Work (MSW) in Mental Health from California State University, Chico.
I am glad you are here. I entered the Mental Health field in 2006, following 37 years of field research (through lived experience) in a wide variety of settings. Everything from addictions to personal trauma to family violence to marital discord to intergenerational and historical trauma to work/life balance stress.
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Jerry Knight
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Jerry Knight, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Jerry has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University Stanislaus.
I have over 15 years of experience helping clients with stress and anxiety, grief and loss, anger management, and depression. I believe everyone is an expert in their own story and has many strengths to overcome challenges. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage, and I am proud of you for getting started!
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Arturo Blanco Villegas
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Arturo Blanco Villegas, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Arturo has a Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology from California Institute of Integral Studies.
I provide bilingual therapy to clients of all backgrounds, including immigrants, LGBTQI, and people of color. I help navigate anxiety, depression, and childhood trauma using psychodynamic interventions, CBT, and somatic mindfulness to build awareness of how the past informs the present and develop self-compassion.
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Gertrude Bonincontro
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Gertrude Bonincontro, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Gertrude has a Doctor of Education (EDD) from Argosy University and a Master's in Counseling (MC) from John F. Kennedy University.
I provide support to adults who are grieving the loss of their beloved one by having their grief witnessed. Grief is not something you get over, through, under, or around. Grief becomes a part of your life.
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Ricardo Robles
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Ricardo Robles, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Ricardo has a Master in Counseling (MC) from Pacifica Graduate Institute.
I'm a psychotherapist who uses DBT and psychodynamic orientations in therapy. I mostly work with adults and teens struggling with depression, anxiety, or relationships. Populations include gay, trans, non-binary, ethnic minorities, and neurodivergent.
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Lovinda Dabo
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Lovinda Dabo, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Lovinda has a Masters of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology from Wright Institute.
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I specialize in helping clients understand attachment patterns, improve communication, strengthen boundaries, and build emotional resilience. My work is both insight-driven and action-oriented. We don’t just talk about what happened, we work on what changes next.
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Premi Subramanian
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Premi Subramanian, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Premi has a Master of Social Work (MSW) in Children, Youth, and Family from California State University, Long Beach.
I work with adults and seniors who are struggling with anxiety, stress, trauma, loss, and grief. My goal is to help you make progress and start feeling better through compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to your unique needs.
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Athena Merianos
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Athena Merianos, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Athena has a Master of Science (MS) in Counseling/MFT from University of Phoenix.
Individuals and Couples Therapist. Navigating our way through life can be tough, and sometimes all it takes is some outside perspective to help us figure things out, and they can lend us that perspective. Sometimes it takes a lot more work to feel better, and I have the tools, experience, empathy, patience, and understanding to assist you.
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Maria Lara
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Maria Lara, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Maria has a Master in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Santa Barbara CA.
I'm Lupe Lara, and I help clients and families navigate anxiety, conflict resolution, depression, and trauma. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard and supported as we work through what brings you to therapy.
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Megan Fondren
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Megan Fondren, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
All Rula providers are licensed and hold a master’s or doctorate degree required for practice.
I work from a client-centered, strength-based, solution-focused, and present-minded approach. We work on the things that will increase your satisfaction with life and how you interact with others around you.
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Otishia Hill
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Otishia Hill, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Otishia has a Master of Social Work in Social Work/ Behavioral Health and from California State University, Fresno.
I am a strength-based, client-centered mental health professional. I bring a wealth of knowledge and compassion to support you on your journey, working with individuals, couples, and families.
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Christina Dogan-Bonam
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Christina Dogan-Bonam, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Christina has a Master of Social Work (MSW) in Mental Health from University of Southern California.
I work with trauma, anxiety, and depression using CBT and Motivational Interviewing to help you navigate challenges and build resilience.
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Elias Bekele
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Elias Bekele, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Elias has a Master of Arts (MA) in Marriage and Family Counseling from Southern California Seminary.
I am a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT/93431). I am bilingual and bicultural with over 15 years of clinical experience. I utilize my cultural sensitivity to understand my clients' struggles.
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Sarah Rahman
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Sarah Rahman, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Sarah has a Master of Divinity (MDIV) in Islamic Law and Tradition from Institute of Knowledge and a Master's in Counseling (MC) in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Fullerton.
I am a Muslim South Asian American, and I am so happy you landed my page! What you can expect from working with me is warmth, openness, and no judgment. Welcome!
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Gabriela Figueroa
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Gabriela Figueroa, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Gabriela has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Long Beach.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who supports young and older adults navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, and stress. My experience spans a variety of settings, including mental health care, schools, and agencies serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Kia Martin
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Kia Martin, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Kia has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa.
I utilize supportive techniques to meet clients where they are and walk with them on the healing journey.
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Jeffrey Robertson
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Jeffrey Robertson, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Jeffrey has a Master of Science Psychology (MSPSY) in Child Studies Specialization from Antioch University.
I want you to feel empowered to lead the direction of each session. My special areas of focus include depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, relationship issues, autism, health, and body/mind connections.
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