Therapists in Carlsbad, CA

“A span of life is nothing. But the man who lives that span, he is something. He can fill that tiny span with meaning, so its quality is immeasurable though its quantity may be insignificant.” – Chaim Potok, The Chosen “Every time we ask a question, we’re generating a possible version of a life.” – David Epston  Hi! I’m Jaime, and I’m honored to make your acquaintance. I am currently a graduate student in the Master of Arts Marriage and Family Therapy Program at National University. I am working under the supervision of Rosa Montoya, LMFT#115495. I have experience working with school-aged children in academic settings as an instructional assistant for special education. Additionally, as an MFT trainee, I have had the privilege of collaborating with children and teens who have experienced bullying and abuse to explore preferred identities. I also have a variety of lived experiences that have expanded my ability to question my assumptions, listen empathetically, and be curious. My life has been one in search for meaning. When I was younger, I thought that meaning came from the answers to life’s difficult questions like “What does my suffering say about me?”, “Who am I?”, and “How do I make a difference?” – and I searched for answers in many contexts, including spirituality, creative writing, art, music, and literature. My personal search for meaning and answers led me to volunteer for disaster relief in the aftermath of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami; while I was in Japan, I encountered what it was like to live in another culture and respect and value other ways of being. Since that experience, I have found that questions – not answers – hold a universe of possibilities and allow meaning to grow, change, and become with me. As a narrative therapist-in-training, I am passionate about exploring with you all the rich possibilities of becoming. I see life as a journey whose paths, detours, fellow travelers, luggage, and destinations are yours to choose, define, and relate to in ways that reflect your values and the meaning you wish to create. I hope to collaborate with you in questioning constrained descriptions of life to create more space for you to reauthor, explore, and discover new possibilities of being and becoming. It would be my honor to join with you in elevating and privileging your voice, experiences, knowledge, preferred meaning, and values in our conversations together. Thank you for taking the time to get to know me. I look forward to joining with you on your journey! 

I’m Adedayo, a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over a decade of healthcare experience. I provide holistic psychiatric care through medication management and psychotherapy, serving children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. I specialize in treating complex mental health needs, including co-occurring medical conditions and underserved populations. All patients are welcomed with respect and without discrimination.

Hi, I’m Jennie Denney, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist passionate about helping individuals, teens, couples, and families navigate the hard stuff—like self-harm, identity challenges, religious trauma, and relationship ruptures. My approach is trauma-informed and deeply rooted in attachment work, and I use integrative methods like EMDR, IFS, and EFT to support lasting change. I believe therapy should feel safe, collaborative, and grounded in real connection. I'm here to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow.

My training in couples work and trauma means I have the expertise you need and deserve when seeking therapy. But at the end of the day, you want to know you’re working with someone who “gets” what it means to be a real-life human struggling with all the demands of life right? I get it because I’m an actual wife, mom, entrepreneur, and daughter of a Law Enforcement Officer. I know that balancing family and marriage while trying to maintain sanity and a career is the opposite of easy. I also firmly believe in the healing power of humor and story-telling. So you won’t get a stuffy, intellectual in a suit when you work with me….you’ll get a real person.

I have been working with children and teens in the San Diego area as a therapist since 2011. I became a therapist after being an elementary school teacher for a few years, changing careers as I believed I could serve children and their parents much better as a therapist. Now offering brief treatment parenting sessions & supervision for Associate Therapists.

J.M. Evosevich, Ph.D., LMFT, CADC, BCBA, RN is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in individual, couples and family therapy, and maintains a private tele-therapy practice in San Diego, California. Dr. Evosevich has more than 30 years of experience working in healthcare, mental health, with a specialization in couple's therapy. He has successfully worked with men, women, adolescents, Veterans, and the LGBTQ community creating individualized care for people with mental health and substance abuse disorders. Dr. Evosevich frequently speaks at professional conferences and is a published author of professional articles and books on mental health and substance abuse.

Hello! I'm Shala Shardil, your dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioner. With years of experience in providing mental health care, I am here to support you on your journey to healing and recovery. I specialize in creating personalized treatment plans that consider your unique needs and preferences. Whether you need assistance with medication management, psychotherapy, or crisis intervention, my goal is to offer compassionate and patient-centered care. My background includes working both in-person and through telepsychiatry, allowing me to adapt to your needs, whether you're in the local area, or prefer remote sessions. I'm fluent in Farsi and Pashto, ensuring that language is never a barrier to receiving the care you deserve. With my credentials and extensive experience, I am committed to making mental health care accessible and understandable. I look forward to working with you to achieve your mental wellness goals. Feel free to reach out to me at Sholly Wellness. Let's start this journey together. Treatment philosophy: At Sholly Wellness, I believe in the power of compassionate care. My approach focuses on you as a whole person, not just your symptoms. I take time to understand your unique situation and work together to create a treatment plan that resonates with your goals. Open communication and informed consent are key; your voice matters in every step of the process. I specialize in medication management and psychotherapy while emphasizing education, so you feel empowered in your journey to recovery. My aim is to create a safe space where healing can flourish, and together, we can strive for a brighter future.

I’ve been in private practice for nearly 20 years….but there is more than an education or experience.  My work has been filled with the lives of people I have been able to witness heal traumas, or find a new journey, or come to themselves more fully.  Counseling may bring relief, recovery, tools to use or release from pain. Healing is a pathway and I get to walk beside you. I will hold the hope until you can hold it, and I will be honored to go on your journey with you. 

I am committed to supporting individuals in developing solutions to manage life’s challenges, while achieving self-determined goals through empowerment and reenergizing the human spirit by means of exploration, reflection and discovery. Utilizing an integrated approach of mind/body/spirit and collaboratively exploring strategies which help individuals determine and achieve goals, my client-centered approach is tailored to individual needs and employs the understanding that you are the expert of your life. It is a great honor to join with my clients on their self-determined path to hope, healing and wholeness.

Johanna Lee is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), mental health educator, speaker, and the founder of Millennial TheraMom, a practice dedicated to supporting mothers through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. She specializes in Postpartum Therapy in San Diego, CA, offering a culturally grounded and emotionally supportive space for first-generation, Latina, and new mothers navigating identity shifts, anxiety, and the challenges of early motherhood. Her approach is holistic and trauma-informed, blending evidence-based practices with somatic and mindfulness-based tools to support both mind and body healing. Johanna helps clients move through overwhelm, emotional burnout, and self-doubt by strengthening self-awareness, emotional regulation, and inner confidence. With a deep passion for maternal mental health and generational healing, she creates a compassionate space where mothers feel seen, understood, and supported as they reconnect with themselves and build a more grounded, empowered experience of motherhood.