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Military life comes with unique struggles that can have lasting effects on veterans and their families. The stress of service, war-related trauma, and adjustment coming back to civilian life can all take their toll. Members of the military and their loved ones may develop mental health concerns like PTSD, depression, and anxiety, making life more difficult than it could be.

This is where therapy can help. Whether you are located in downtown La Mesa, the suburbs of La Mesa, other nearby places such as Chula Vista, National City, or anywhere else in California, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Common Issues Military Veterans and Families Face

Here are some of the most prevalent issues facing veterans and military families:

  • Veterans: Combat injuries, addictions to narcotics, alcoholism, difficulties getting reacclimated to the civilian world, mental issues like anxiety and PTSD.
  • Military families: worry and sadness during deployment, concern for the well-being of the military member, financial struggles, a fear of being uprooted, lack of control, mental conditions like depression and anxiety, vicarious trauma.

It’s normal to have difficulty during military service or after exiting the military, and that’s why veteran and military family counseling exists. If you or your family are struggling, we recommend you explore your therapy options.

Seek Veteran/Military Family Counseling Now!

A licensed counselor will work with you and your family to explore and resolve the mental and emotional issues holding you back from enjoying life to its fullest. And Mental Health Match can help you find an experienced therapist in your area. Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

La Mesa, CA Veteran and Military Family Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

Looking to expand your network? At Mental Health Match, we match clients to therapists and counselors specializing in veteran and military family issues. Get set up for new referrals in 10 minutes or less. 60 day free trial, with no credit cards required to start. Join now.
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Julie Abbou
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Work collaboratively to work on what you feel needs improvements in your life with me providing guidance, challenge when necessary, and constant support. We will work on improving your overall quality of life while emphasizing underlying issues.


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Work collaboratively to work on what you feel needs improvements in your life with me providing guidance, challenge when necessary, and constant support. We will work on improving your overall quality of life while emphasizing underlying issues.

Something to know about my approach is:

My clients enjoy my directive approach as I pull from a variety of theories (CBT, Humanistic/Empathy, Empowerment, Collaborative) and use a wide range of proven methods to establish the best combination of therapeutic tools to help my clients.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abandonment Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Codependency
  • Confidence and Self-worth
  • Conflict resolution
  • Depression
  • Goals/Accountability
  • Irreconcilable Differences
  • Life Adjustment
  • Negative habits
  • Overcoming Setbacks
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-acceptance
  • Trauma
  • Vulnerability
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Roselyn Romano
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Explore who you are and who you want to be in the world. We will uncover your values and strengths, identify the areas where you are getting stuck, and prioritize meaningful changes you can put into practice now.


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Explore who you are and who you want to be in the world. We will uncover your values and strengths, identify the areas where you are getting stuck, and prioritize meaningful changes you can put into practice now.

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I take time to get to know you as a person not just your symptoms or issues. We identify what needs to change for you to have the life that you want. I serve as an anchor to guide you towards calmness with all of life's uncertainties.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Excessive Worrying
  • Life Adjustment
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
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Shuriee Gioieni
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Slow down, connect, and breathe. I will support you in stepping into your power, finding relief from your past, and learning a more compassionate way to be with yourself. Learn to quiet that self critical voice and to create a more fulfilling life.


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Slow down, connect, and breathe. I will support you in stepping into your power, finding relief from your past, and learning a more compassionate way to be with yourself. Learn to quiet that self critical voice and to create a more fulfilling life.

Something to know about my approach is:

I have a holistic approach to therapy and prioritize building a warm and connected therapeutic relationship. I effectively utilize EMDR to help my clients find deeper healing, and also incorporate DBT tools and mindfulness strategies.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adults
  • Anxiety
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • EMDR
  • grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Stress
  • Teenagers
  • Trauma
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Jessica Ziehl
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Get to access your inner resources through guided self expression and support while addressing your concerns and building skills for life.


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Get to access your inner resources through guided self expression and support while addressing your concerns and building skills for life.

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I’m a trauma informed therapist who incorporates a bottom-up approach with clients utilizing art therapy and somatic practices to build a safe environment to explore and meet your goals.

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  • Depression
  • Emotional regulation
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Self Esteem & Confidence Issues
  • Teen issues
  • Trauma Recovery
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Dr.Zerri Gross
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Dr. Z has a passion for supporting driven adults (professionals, providers of service/care, creatives) experiencing stress, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma impacting professional and/or personal transitions in life.


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Dr. Z has a passion for supporting driven adults (professionals, providers of service/care, creatives) experiencing stress, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma impacting professional and/or personal transitions in life.

Something to know about my approach is:

Dr.Z uses a collective approach to include: CBT, EMDR, Reality therapy, yoga, alternative healing modalities to help the person as a whole to increase self-confidence, manage stressful situations, focus and attention to support a work/life balance.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Career Transitions
  • Cultural Issues
  • Healthcare workers
  • high achieving
  • High anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Stress Management
  • Therapist for other Therapists
  • time management
  • Working Professionals
  • Work-Life Balance
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Dr.Zerri Gross remote and phone therapy in California