JFS counseling services are open to the entire community. We specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan. Availability is limited, so please call for current offerings, fees, and appointment times.
You don’t have to go it alone. Support groups offer a chance to connect with people who are going through something similar and can relate to how you feel. Every facilitator on our staff is committed to creating a safe, confidential space for members to share their experiences, motivation, feedback, and encouragement.
Availability is limited, so please call for current offerings and screening requirements.
Living with a mood disorder can be isolating and frustrating. The good news is that mood disorders are manageable. You can live a healthy and productive life filled with meaning and support. Our Mood Management Group shares effective coping strategies to manage symptoms of depression and anxiety in a supportive and social environment. Each member has an opportunity to interact with others with similar experiences, gain insight, set manageable goals, and receive support and valuable resources.
JFS – Community Services Building
8788 Balboa Avenue, San Diego 92123
Sliding scale fee (most insurance accepted).
Call (858) 637-3210 to reserve a spot or request more information.
The journey taken after a loss is different for everyone. Gain a deeper understanding of the mourning process and connect with others on your path toward healing.
JFS – Community Services Building
8788 Balboa Avenue, San Diego 92123
Free of charge.
To register call (858) 637-3210.
PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) is a safe place to find support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning) persons, their families, friends, and straight allies.
JFS – Community Services Building
8788 Balboa Avenue, San Diego 92123
Fourth Monday of every month, 7:00–9:00pm
Call (888) 398-0006 for more information.
A place to talk about life, work, and relationships; explore issues of identity and self-esteem; and sort through the mix of thoughts and feelings that accompany life’s challenges and changes.
JFS – Community Services Building
8788 Balboa Avenue, San Diego 92123
Sliding Scale Fee (most insurance accepted)
Call (858) 637-3210 to reserve a spot or request more information.
Confronting an unhealthy relationship takes courage. Find the support of others who can relate to your experiences and challenge you to grow as you work through them. In order to participate in this group, participants must first meet with a case manager.
A bi-monthly support and discussion groups just for caregivers, facilitated in partnership with Alzheimer’s San Diego.
Call (858) 637-3388 or go to www.alzsd.org.
At JFS, we take a collaborative, person-centered approach to counseling. We talk about the things you want to change in your life and work together to help you achieve your goals. Our therapists possess years of experience and you can rely on them to bring their expertise, compassion, and heart to the process.
Please note that individual counseling is subject to availability. Please call to learn more. Some insurances, including Medicare and Tricare, are accepted.
JFS therapists are trained in a variety of modalities, including CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy. You and your therapist will decide the best type of therapy for you. Areas of specialty include mood disorders, grief, aging, identity, intimacy, self-confidence, trust, life transitions, relationships, family conflict, parent-child relationships, and coping skills.
We empower families with the tools to sort through conflicts, improve communications, and strengthen relationships. Our counselors are specially trained in issues that frequently affect families with children and older couples.
Our professional staff are specially trained in the diagnosis and treatment of mood disorders. Mood disorders like depression and anxiety often affect entire families. About 1 in 14 Americans suffers. Join our Mood Disorder support group and meet others who understand what you are going through.
LCSW #66537
I have worked primarily in community mental health settings for more than 10 years providing services to children, adolescents, adults, families, couples, and groups. I have experience treating mild to severe conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD, and substance use issues. My experience includes working with individuals who are facing issues related to trust, self-confidence, identity, intimacy, and grief. I focus my work on helping each of my clients achieve the goals they have identified for services using known Evidence Based Practice models.
Education
Master’s in Social Work
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Bachelor’s in Psychology
The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
PSY #14629
I have been working in the mental health field for more than 25 years and have worked with a great diversity of clients in a wide variety of settings. Before becoming a psychologist, I was a teacher and I also worked for the State of New Jersey for ten years. I am a strong believer in tailoring my therapeutic approach to meet the specific needs of my clients. My specializations include individual therapy with adults, especially older adults, and couples and group therapy.
Areas of Specialized Training
Depression | Anxiety disorders | Grief | Aging | Clinical supervision
Education
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego, CA
Master’s in Counseling Psychology
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Bachelor’s in History
University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)
We’re here to answer your questions and help you get started.
If you or someone you care about is in crisis and needs immediate help, call the San Diego Access & Crisis Line at (888) 724-7240. Trained and experienced counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help. If you are experiencing an emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to the emergency room of the nearest hospital.
Confronting an unhealthy relationship takes courage. Project SARAH is where you’ll find the support of others who can relate to your experiences and challenge you to grow as you work through them. We offer a safe place to explore options and sort through the difficult emotions you might not feel comfortable talking about anywhere else.
Call our Access team at (858) 637-3210 to learn more.
These services are provided with the help of our partners.
Our award-winning Positive Parenting Program® (PPP) has empowered thousands of parents to build better relationships with their kids.
The Project SARAH Empowerment Group is about finding a sense of connection and having a safe and comfortable place to work through things. Call our Access team at 858-637-3210 to learn more.
It takes a special kind of strength to care for someone with Alzheimer’s. Connect with people who understand at our bi-monthly support group, delivered in partnership with Alzheimer’s San Diego.
