Therapists in Escondido, CA

Hello, I’m Dr. Beverly M. Strunk, a dedicated Psychiatrist with over 12 years of experience in mental health care. My mission is to help individuals achieve balance, health, and fulfillment in their lives through compassionate and personalized care. I specialize in treating a wide range of mental health conditions with evidence-based approaches, including medication management, supportive therapy, and advanced interventions like TMS and Esketamine. I strive to create a safe, collaborative space where you feel supported, respected, and empowered to take charge of your mental well-being. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other concerns, I am here to guide you toward lasting improvement and a brighter future. Together, we can build the tools you need to thrive. Specialties Psychiatry Conditions treated Anxiety Depression Female Psychiatry Insomnia Obsessive-Compulsive OCD PTSD Trauma and PTSD Coping Skills Life Transitions Mood Disorders Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Peer Relationships Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Relationship Issues Self Esteem Sleep or Insomnia Spirituality Suicidal Ideation Trauma and PTSD Veterans Women's Issues Treatment philosophy I believe in treating each patient with compassion and respect. My approach is centered on you, your needs, and your unique journey toward wellness. I strive to create a warm, supportive environment where you feel heard and understood. Utilizing my expertise in psychiatric care to include Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Esketamine, I focus on evidence-based methods to help you achieve lasting results. My goal is to empower you, Treatment approach Medication Management for Mental Health Disorders Psychoeducation and Supportive Therapy Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy Intranasal Esketamine (Spravato) Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Integrative Interpersonal Motivational Interviewing Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Supportive Therapy Patient type Adults Service Details 1. Initial Visit Duration: 55 minutes Price: $450.00 Meeting Type: Telehealth Patient Type: Adults 2. Follow-Up Visit Duration: 25 minutes Price: $285.00 Meeting Type: Telehealth Patient Type: Adults

Maria Aurora San Pedro is an AAPI Therapist in the state of California. She is a well versed Therapist with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health industry for 12 years. Skilled in Evidenced Based Practices, with an emphasis in providing culturally responsive care, Maria Aurora works with clients to build awareness around the mind and body. Maria Aurora Functions through heart center to guide individuals in finding ways to live more authentically. By addressing intergenerational trauma and encouraging the practice self compassion, she is able to assist clients in meeting their truest selves.

I’m a therapist who specializes in working with Millennial and Gen Z women navigating anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism, people-pleasing, burnout, and major life transitions. Many of my clients are high-functioning on the outside—they’re successful, responsible, and often the person everyone else relies on—but internally they may struggle with racing thoughts, self-doubt, relationship anxiety, difficulty setting boundaries, or feeling like they can never fully relax. My approach is warm, relatable, and collaborative, while also gently challenging the patterns that keep clients stuck. I help clients understand not only what they’re feeling, but the deeper patterns driving their anxiety, whether that’s fear of disappointing others, difficulty tolerating uncertainty, self-criticism, avoidance, or feeling responsible for everyone else’s emotions. I bring a balance of validation, humor, practical coping tools, and deeper emotional work into sessions, creating a space where clients can feel understood while still making meaningful changes. My goal is to help women quiet the constant mental noise, trust themselves more, communicate their needs, set healthier boundaries, and build a life that feels fulfilling—not just one that looks like they have it all together.

I specialize in working with men, women, adolescents, and couples, to help navigate their relationships, build resilience, process trauma, and develop emotional regulation skills. I support my clients in exploring their values and life purpose, guiding them through existential questions and personal growth. While working with me, you can expect to find a space where you are truly seen, deeply heard, and wholeheartedly validated. This will be your time to explore, heal, and grow. I am here to help facilitate you on this journey and to serve as a companion and guide in moving you forward. In my sessions I utilize various methods for treatment, including CBT, Mindfulness-Based Therapy and EMDR trauma treatment, as well as tools from The Gottman Method and EFT for couples therapy. These modalities give me the ability to assist my clients with a wide variety of situations and concerns, as we know there is no one size fits all for treatment. AMFT#153575.

If you’re unhappy, feel like something is missing, or want something more, you are not alone. Many people feel blocked from joy for a variety of reasons, from challenging memories of the past to pressures of present culture. In therapy, we work together to examine barriers to joy and take specific, tangible steps to overcome them. I’m Nick, a San-Diego based Associate Therapist at PsyNamic. I received my bachelors and Masters in Counseling Psychology from Boston College. I also received my Masters in Social Work from the University of Kentucky. I help people with general life stressors chronic and acute trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, gain insight, awareness and internal peace. I support a range of people including men and women, couples and adolescents. I enjoy helping with mens issues as well as supporting gender-affirming treatment. I believe you are more than a disorder or mental health condition, and I am here to help you restore a sense of harmony and purpose. In session, I utilize modalities such as CBT, Mindfulness-based therapy, solution-focused therapy, and pull from EFT and the Gottman Method when working with couples. Outside of therapy work, I enjoy surfing, playing guitar, plant-based foods, and hiking with my Australian Kelpie.

I am an Associate Therapist and have provided support to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families from diverse backgrounds. A significant part of my work has focused on adolescents and young adults who have experienced domestic violence and sex trafficking. In these roles, I have supported clients as they navigate the impacts of complex trauma, helping them build safety, resilience, and a sense of control over their own lives. My therapeutic approach is grounded in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, solution- focused therapy, emotionally focused therapy (EFT), and narrative therapy. I believe healing happens when clients feel empowered and understood, so I integrate these modalities in a flexible and collaborative way. Treatment is always tailored to the individual, honoring their strengths, cultural background, and personal goals rather than relying on rigid or prescriptive methods. As a mature female clinician, I bring both life experience and empathy into the therapeutic space. I returned to school later in life, which gives me a personal understanding of what it means to start over, face uncertainty, and pursue growth during times of transition. I am deeply passionate about helping people feel genuinely heard and seen—something many individuals have never experienced while simply trying to meet their most basic needs. Creating a safe, respectful space where clients feel valued is at the core of my work.

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.

Troy Nickell is President of PsyNamic and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Private Practice since 2014. He works with individuals and couples mindfully reach their goals and overcome any obstacles that may be in their way. In his therapy sessions in Solana Beach, CA, Troy uses an Integrative approach with an emphasis in Mindfulness-Based, Cognitive-Behavioral, EMDR, and Psychodynamic techniques. He currently works with a broad spectrum of clients in his private practice. Among his areas of expertise are the treatment of anxieties (including trauma), stress reduction, addictions, self empowerment and self actualization, relationship and employment struggles, grief and loss, as well as spiritual dilemmas. To schedule a counseling or therapy session with him, contact us today! Outside of his Therapy Practice, Troy utilizes mindfulness techniques to help businesses and other large groups overcome stress and operate more efficiently. Troy provides these services in a variety of settings, including working with small, medium, and large size businesses to provide employees the tools to function at a higher level, as well as working with community organizations and private coaching for individuals to overcome stress. History: Troy has worked in a variety of settings, which included the treatment of the Severe Mentally Ill, Military Veterans, substance abuse and addicts, the chronically homeless, as well as adolescents with emotional distress. Growing up in the Los Angeles area he later relocated to North County San Diego in 2008. Establishing a home here, he now enjoys the outdoors, including surfing, beach volleyball, and much more that this great city has to offer. Troy received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara and his Master’s of Arts Degree in Counseling Psychology. License: Marriage and Family Therapist, License No. 82993 (Previous) Executive Member of the Board of Directors San Diego North County chapter of CAMFT Member of California Association of Marriage and Family Therapist (CAMFT) Extensively Trained in EMDR and Mindfulness-Based Techniques

I support individuals, adolescents, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, relationship challenges, and life’s many transitions. I also have a special interest in working with women through postpartum anxiety and depression, as well as the emotional and identity changes that can accompany perimenopause and menopause. Many people seek therapy because, although they may appear to have everything together on the outside, they are carrying stress, pain, or emotions that feel difficult to navigate alone. Therapy can provide a space to better understand yourself, explore the experiences that have shaped you, and create meaningful change through curiosity, compassion, and connection. My approach is warm, collaborative, trauma-informed, and grounded in empathy. I believe therapy is most effective when you feel truly seen, understood, and supported. I draw from attachment-based and psychodynamic perspectives while integrating evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR (for Trauma-Focued), somatic therapy, mindfulness, and systems perspectives to support your unique needs. Together, we will explore the experiences, relationships, and patterns that influence how you see yourself, respond to challenges, and connect with others. This work can help you develop greater self-awareness, strengthen emotional resilience, and create healthier, more fulfilling relationships with yourself and those around you. When working with couples, I incorporate Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and attachment-based approaches to help partners strengthen their connection, improve communication, navigate conflict, and rebuild trust and intimacy. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel comfortable showing up as your authentic self. Whether you are navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, we will work together at a pace that feels right for you to better understand yourself, move through challenges, and create a life that feels more connected and fulfilling. Outside of the therapy room, I enjoy spending time with family, being outdoors, traveling, staying active, and making time for rest and reflection. These moments help me stay grounded and bring the same presence, warmth, and authenticity into my work with clients.