Therapists in El Cajon, CA

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.

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. 

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.

I’m here to hold hope, be witness to your story, partner with you to rewrite unhelpful notions, and empower you. I offer relational therapy for families to improve relationships and decrease unhelpful conflict; and individual therapy sessions to support people with personal struggles, growth, emotional wellbeing. I identify as an affirmative, client-centered, trauma-informed, and inclusive therapist who tailors therapy to meet the client needs. I welcome those from diverse backgrounds and folks from marginalized/disenfranchised communities who are wanting to work on the focuses above or below.

Hello! My name is Jamie Zingler, and I’m a passionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner with over 11 years of experience. At JZ Wellness, I focus on delivering compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to individuals of all ages. Whether managing ADHD, anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder, I tailor each treatment to meet the unique needs of my patients. My approach combines medication management and therapeutic interventions, ensuring you receive well-rounded care. I strive to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment where patients feel empowered to take charge of their mental health. I believe that collaboration and patient education are key to achieving long-term wellness. Treatment philosophy: I prioritize a patient-centered, therapeutic approach that integrates evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). By collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, I ensure comprehensive and compassionate care that addresses your mental health needs, fostering a safe space for healing and personal growth.

I'm here to brighten your health journey, making it both comfortable and uplifting. With a joyful spirit and a caring heart, I zero in on your unique mental health needs and goals. I blend the latest medical insights with a personal, sunny approach to ensure you feel truly heard and cherished. Whether we're tackling ongoing concerns or exploring new challenges, you'll receive compassionate and individualized care. As a certified Acute Care and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am dedicated to bridging the gap between mental health and internal medicine. My patient-centered approach emphasizes individualized care plans that cater to your immediate and long-term needs. I strive to create a warm, supportive environment where you feel empowered to achieve your goals. Collaboration is key to meaningful progress, and I work closely with both my patients and other healthcare professionals. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore challenges together, fostering growth, resilience, and positive change. Let’s team up to embrace a sunnier, healthier you, and work towards a brighter future. TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY: I believe in a patient-centered approach to healthcare. My goal is to treat each patient as an individual, listening to their concerns and needs. I value compassion, respect, and open communication in every interaction. My specialties allow me to provide tailored care designed to promote healing and improve well-being. I focus on educating my patients, empowering them to take an active role in their health journey. I use evidence-based practices combined with a supportive atmosphere to foster trust and comfort. Together, we will work towards your health goals, ensuring you feel heard, valued, and cared for every step of the way.

*TELETHERAPY SERVICES AVAILABLE*  Hi and welcome to my profile! If your looking to connect with yourself and others more deeply and feel confident in the decisions you make in your life, then I’m here to come along side and help you reach those goals. My approach to the therapy process is collaborative so that together we can work to accomplish your goals. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, low mood, past trauma, relationship issues, or a life transition, we can work together to uncover the underlying emotions and navigate the blind spots so that you can gain clarity and calmness in your self and in your relationships.  I use specific styles of therapy, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) as a way to help guide the therapeutic process. These styles help us explore strengths and transformation, while also navigating areas that keep us emotionally stuck.  I am truly inspired by the resilience of the human spirit and the bravery that people have when embarking on the difficult but necessary work of self-examination. I am committed to creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can feel supported and understood, as we journey together in the therapy process. 

I specialize in working with couples who are committed to their partners, but due to high levels of conflict and patterns of distress, are having difficulty feeling close and connected. I also specialize in working with individuals who keep feeling baffled that they continue to feel insecure, anxious, depressed, or unhappy despite their logical understanding that they are OK. I use two primary models that are proven to be effective for trauma and distress: EFT and TIST. They are both experiential, integrative, and rooted in attachment theory. I am certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples and find it to be highly effective in helping people make sense of their negative patterns, share more connectively and vulnerably, and find new positive patterns together. I am also certified as a level 3 TIST practitioner, which is a model that helps people with past traumatic experiences work gently with themselves in safe, gradual, and stabilizing ways.