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8881 Fletcher Pkwy, Suites 350-360

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Alisha Nicole McGovern, Therapist

Alisha McGovern helps teens, adults, and seniors across California work through life’s challenges with compassion, clinical expertise, and a focus on meaningful, lasting change. She provides individual, couples, and family therapy, creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences and gain practical tools to improve their mental health. Using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Alisha tailors treatment to meet each client’s unique needs and goals. She is especially passionate about helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress, offering a balanced approach that addresses both symptom relief and deeper emotional healing. Alisha also specializes in supporting individuals and couples through life transitions, from midlife and later-life adjustments to postpartum challenges. For those living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or ADHD, she integrates proven interventions such as Exposure Therapy and mindfulness practices to help clients develop healthier patterns of thinking and behavior. Alisha has extensive experience working with diverse populations, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, military service members, and veterans. She is committed to fostering an affirming and inclusive space where all clients feel understood, respected, and empowered in their healing journey. Whether helping couples strengthen their relationships or guiding individuals toward personal growth, she approaches therapy as a collaborative partnership built on trust and empathy. Outside of her work at LifeStance Health, Alisha enjoys hiking, cooking, and spending time with her family—activities that reflect her belief in balance, connection, and personal well-being.

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0.9 miles away

La Mesa , CA

8881 Fletcher Pkwy, Suites 350-360

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Richard Bladh, Therapist

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0.9 miles away

San Diego , CA

6386 Alvarado Court, Suite 210

La Mesa , CA

8881 Fletcher Pkwy, Suites 350-360

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Erica Assenti, Therapist

Erica Assenti, MA, LMFT, offers compassionate and collaborative support to individuals, couples, and families navigating the complexities of mental health and relationships. Serving clients across California, Erica takes a person-centered approach to therapy, helping each individual explore their unique goals and strengths. Whether addressing personal challenges, family dynamics, or relationship issues, her goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients can find clarity and work towards lasting solutions. Erica is particularly passionate about working with clients facing midlife transitions, trauma, and women’s issues. She understands the profound impact these life stages and experiences can have on overall well-being, and she works closely with clients to help them process emotions, build resilience, and regain a sense of balance. Her expertise also extends to treating anxiety, depression, and couples’ issues, where she utilizes evidence-based therapies to foster communication, healing, and growth within relationships. In her practice, Erica offers a range of therapeutic interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couples and Marital Counseling, and Family Therapy. She is also skilled in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which allows her to support clients dealing with trauma and emotional regulation. Erica's diverse skill set ensures that she can tailor her approach to meet the unique needs of her clients, whether they are first responders, men, or women seeking to improve their mental health and relationships. Outside of her professional life, Erica enjoys cooking, ballroom dancing, and immersing herself in music and theater. She also appreciates comedy and the joy it brings, reflecting her belief in the importance of balance and finding joy in life’s moments. These personal interests help Erica maintain a well-rounded perspective, which she brings into her therapeutic work.

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La Mesa , CA

8881 Fletcher Pkwy, Suites 350-360

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Barbara Gloria-Escobedo Nunley, Therapist

Mrs. Barbara Gloria–Escobedo Nunley helps individuals and couples across California navigate life’s challenges with compassion, clarity, and evidence-based care. She supports adults and seniors through struggles with anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and other emotional or relational concerns, offering a grounded therapeutic presence for those seeking meaningful change. Barbara is passionate about guiding clients through significant life transitions, including midlife shifts, later-life adjustments, and reproductive or postpartum challenges. She has a special interest in supporting individuals experiencing perinatal and postpartum mood disorders, helping them understand their symptoms, strengthen coping skills, and rebuild confidence during periods that can feel overwhelming or isolating. Her work is deeply informed by respect for each person’s unique history, identity, and resilience. Barbara also brings extensive experience working with First Responders, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals connected to adoption and foster care. She commonly assists clients facing anxiety, grief, trauma, and couples’ issues, and she offers additional areas of expertise to meet a wide range of mental health needs. Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Couples/Marital Counseling, grounded in mindfulness and practical skill-building. Clients appreciate Barbara’s down-to-earth style, collaborative mindset, and ability to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where growth feels possible. Outside the therapy room, she enjoys kayaking with her family, engaging with her community through art and music, practicing yoga, supporting local animal rescues, and finding restoration through both DIY and professional spa days.

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0.9 miles away

La Mesa , CA

8881 Fletcher Pkwy, Suites 350-360

Oceanside , CA

760-970-8334

3609 Ocean Ranch Blvd, Suite 208

760-970-8334

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Amy Horne, Therapist

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2.4 miles away

San Diego , CA

6386 Alvarado Court, Suite 210

San Diego , CA

8989 Rio San Diego Dr, Suite 200

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Ayuja Dixit, Therapist

Ayuja Dixit helps children, teens, adults, and seniors in California navigate emotional, behavioral, and relationship challenges with care that is both clinically grounded and deeply affirming. Practicing at LifeStance Health, Ayuja provides individual, couples, and family therapy for clients across California, offering support that is collaborative, culturally responsive, and tailored to each person’s lived experience. Ayuja works with children and adolescents, including school-age children and teens, as well as adults and older adults facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship stress. Their approach is rooted in understanding how family systems, identity, culture, and life transitions intersect with mental health. Ayuja commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based interventions, while also offering additional evidence-based approaches as clinically appropriate. They have experience supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, people with developmental disabilities, and first responders, among other populations. A central passion in Ayuja’s work is supporting clients around identity, trauma, and emotional regulation within relationships and family systems. They are especially committed to affirming gender identity, addressing the impact of trauma and PTSD, and helping children, teens, and adults build practical coping skills for ADHD and anxiety. Ayuja brings a steady, validating presence to therapy, helping clients feel seen and empowered as they work toward meaningful and sustainable change. Outside of clinical work, Ayuja enjoys dancing, swimming, playing pool, and getting lost in fantasy novels—activities that reflect their appreciation for creativity, balance, and imagination.

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2.4 miles away

San Diego , CA

6386 Alvarado Court, Suite 210

San Diego , CA

8989 Rio San Diego Dr, Suite 200

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Britt Hoegberg, Therapist

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6.96 miles away

San Diego , CA

8989 Rio San Diego Dr, Suite 200

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David DeBus, Psychologist

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7.76 miles away

San Diego , CA

858-389-5942

4540 Kearny Villa Rd, Suites 103 & 104

858-389-5942

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Brenda Duarte, Therapist

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8.82 miles away

Chula Vista , CA

2300 Boswell Rd, Suite 275

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William Claude, Therapist

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8.82 miles away

Chula Vista , CA

2300 Boswell Rd, Suite 275

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Katerina Echegaray, Therapist

Katerina Echegaray, LMFT (formerly known as Silvia Karen Flores Uribe) is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a strong foundation in clinical psychology. She graduated from Universidad Franco Mexicana’s Clinical Psychology program in Mexico City and began her career as a licensed clinical psychologist in 1999. In 2000, Katerina moved to the United States, where she later earned a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from JFK University in California, becoming a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Katerina specializes in diagnosing and treating mental illnesses across the lifespan, working with individuals, couples, and families. Her areas of expertise include developmental disabilities, severe mental disorders such as psychotic and personality disorders, anxiety, mood disorders, and dual diagnoses involving addiction. She is also skilled in infant and toddler mental health, and offers therapy modalities including psychoanalysis, humanism, DBT, CBT, and family systems therapy. In addition to traditional therapeutic approaches, Katerina is experienced in animal-assisted psychotherapy, working with horses and cats, as well as art therapy. She believes in the continuous mental, emotional, social, and spiritual growth of individuals, and is dedicated to helping her clients achieve mental health, optimal functioning, and a deep sense of fulfillment. Outside of her professional life, Katerina enjoys spending time with her husband and their 11 pets. She has a passion for the arts, including painting, sculpture, and music, and loves to travel. Katerina is inspired by the philosophy of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, who believed that every person is born good and is only later influenced by society. Katerina emphasizes that true therapy is not just about temporary relief—it is a journey toward genuine healing and wellness. While the process may be challenging at times, Katerina is committed to guiding her clients toward becoming stronger, wiser, more resilient, and ultimately, happier.

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8.82 miles away

Chula Vista , CA

2300 Boswell Rd, Suite 275