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EnergyFocus offers therapy that combines creative expression, mindful movement, and traditional counseling to support emotional healing and self-discovery. Through individual and group sessions, you are invited to explore your experiences using art, gentle movement, and reflective conversation in a safe, supportive environment.

I am a licensed mental health therapist specializing in addiction, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I also support individuals who are feeling burned out, emotionally overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves and the people around them. My goal is to provide a compassionate, supportive space where you can better understand your experiences and begin moving toward meaningful change. My approach is holistic, looking beyond diagnoses and traditional talk therapy to address the connection between the mind and body. I believe mental health is about more than your thoughts alone, and I use mind-body based techniques to help you uncover the root of your challenges, build resilience, and create lasting, genuine healing.

The Therapist HQ is a business coaching and education platform founded by Alicia Murray, a licensed therapist, group practice owner, and therapist business coach. It helps mental health professionals confidently launch, market, and grow profitable private practices without burnout. Through practical online courses, step-by-step resources, marketing guidance, and a supportive membership community, The Therapist HQ simplifies the business side of private practice. From developing a niche and attracting ideal clients to building effective systems and improving visibility, the platform provides actionable strategies to help therapists achieve financial stability, professional independence, and a healthier work-life balance while building a practice that aligns with their personal and professional goals.

The mental health community has been a deeply personal and meaningful space in my own life, and that experience is what inspired me to pursue a career where I could give back through compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care. Seeing firsthand how mental health challenges can impact individuals, families, and loved ones gave me a profound appreciation for the importance of feeling truly heard and supported by a provider. My background began in critical care nursing, where I developed the ability to build trust quickly and support patients through some of their most vulnerable moments. Over time I transitioned into specialized psychiatric settings including residential treatment, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs, which deepened my commitment to individualized, holistic mental health care and reinforced my belief that no two patients or healing journeys are ever the same. When working with patients, my approach combines medication management with CBT-informed techniques, supportive psychotherapy, mindfulness practices, and lifestyle strategies tailored to each individual. I have a particular passion for anxiety-related disorders and mood disorders, and I strive to make sure every patient fully understands their diagnosis and feels empowered in their treatment decisions.

Whether you've done counseling before or you've never even considered it, getting started with a new therapist is a leap. I'm happy to do a free 15 minute consultation to talk, hear what is happening for you, and give you a sense of whether or not I'm a good fit for you. The most important indicator of success in therapy is if the client feels that the therapist is someone they can talk with comfortably.

Life happens and suddenly something has shifted, you may feel stuck and overwhelmed, and you are not sure how to find your footing again. Change is genuinely hard. My own path included a career change, moving halfway across the world, and starting a family of my own. For eight years I have worked with adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and the weight of burnout or dealing with a life that looks different than you planned. I work with people from diverse backgrounds and enjoy this aspect of my work because it allows me to learn from my clients, expand my horizons, and broaden my own perspective in meaningful ways. In our sessions, we work at your pace. I help you examine thoughts that feel like facts, notice patterns that keep you stuck, and build practical skills for when anxiety or stress takes hold. You set the direction. I listen closely, ask questions, and help connect what you are thinking, feeling, and doing, so that change starts to feel possible. If you have been putting off reaching out, that makes sense. Starting therapy takes courage, and you do not need to have everything figured out before the first conversation. Whether something has built slowly over years or caught you off guard, there is room here for all of it. I would be glad to hear what is on your mind.

Dr. Ivy Attobra is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 14 years of nursing experience and nearly seven years as a psychiatric provider. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, trauma, PTSD, and sleep concerns in patients ages six and older. Her compassionate, culturally sensitive approach combines evidence-based treatment with personalized care, ensuring every patient feels heard, respected, and supported.

Life can feel like a constant balancing act. Between career demands, relationships, family responsibilities, and the expectations you place on yourself, it can be difficult to feel grounded or connected to the life you're living. Maybe you're struggling with anxiety, sadness, or overwhelming stress. Maybe your relationships feel strained, you're navigating a major life transition, or a season of life that you expected to be joyful feels isolating or harder than you imagined. You might find yourself wondering how things became so difficult, or feeling like you're working harder than ever but still coming up short. You don't have to navigate it all on your own. Whether you're hoping to find relief from painful emotions, improve and understand longstanding patterns in your relationships, or make sense of a new chapter in your life, our work together will focus on helping you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, strengthen your relationships, and create meaningful change. My goal is not simply to help you feel better in the moment, but to help you build a life that feels more fulfilling, connected, and aligned with who you want to be. My approach to therapy is active, engaged, curious, and genuine. I believe meaningful change happens when you feel understood, supported, and comfortable enough to explore the parts of yourself that may be harder to understand. I bring together insight-oriented exploration and practical strategies to help you recognize patterns, work through difficult emotions, build new skills, and cultivate healthier relationships. It is possible to feel more grounded, secure, and connected in your life. If you're ready to take the next step, I'd love to connect. Reach out for a free consultation!

Hi! I’m Dr. Chisato Hotta, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, author, speaker, and neurodivergent therapist. I’m also an ADHD mom raising autistic twin boys, the voice behind **Therapist Mama Bear & 2 Ausome Cubs**, and the co-founder and co-owner of Kindful Place Therapy Center. I provide virtual therapy for children who can participate in telehealth, teens, adults, and parents. My specialties include autism, ADHD, anxiety, overwhelm, emotional regulation, relationships, life transitions, parenting neurodivergent children, and helping parents or co-parents get on the same page. My approach is relational, trauma-informed, collaborative, and neurodiversity-affirming. I’m big on asking, **“What’s underneath this?”** Rather than simply trying to stop a behavior or “fix” a person, we’ll work together to understand what is happening, identify what you truly need, and find practical strategies that fit your actual life. What makes my work unique is the combination of clinical training and lived experience I bring into the room. Sessions with me are warm, genuine, and judgment-free. Therapy can be hard, but it doesn’t have to feel heavy ALL the time—there’s always room for a little laughter too! :) Services are available in English and Japanese.

I believe therapy begins with curiosity—about who you are, where you come from, and early life experiences that have shaped the way you move through the world. As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I view therapy through a culturally-responsive, attachment-based lens, recognizing that our past can help us better understand–not define–our present. I work collaboratively with clients to explore how early experiences and cultural influences may continue to show up in their relationships, communication, boundaries, and sense of self. As an Asian American clinician, I recognize the unique challenges many clients face when navigating cultural expectations, family obligations, acculturation experiences, and conversations surrounding mental health within their communities. I aim to provide a compassionate and culturally attuned therapeutic environment where clients feel seen, understood, and empowered. My approach is grounded in attachment-based therapy and integrates evidence-based approaches, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic therapy. I integrate these approaches thoughtfully and collaboratively, tailoring our work to your unique experiences, relationships, and goals for growth. I work with adults, couples and adolescents. Whether you are looking to address trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, identity issues, life transitions, or patterns that no longer serve you, my goal is to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships so that you can move toward greater connection, authenticity, and emotional security. When I’m not in the therapy room, you’ll often find me spending time with family, reading a good book, trying my hand at a new recipe, watching movies, or making the most of the beautiful San Diego sunshine.