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LPCC Therapists Available in Escondido

This page lists LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) therapists who are available to clients in Escondido. Use it if you want counselors who hold California licensure and work with adults, teens, couples, or families online. Compare areas of focus, therapeutic approaches, specialisms, and experience with specific concerns like anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues. Remember that a California license covers the whole state, so being elsewhere in California is not a barrier to working with these LPCCs. Look for therapists whose descriptions and approaches match your needs before reaching out to learn more about fit and logistics.

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  1. 1. Stella Galarza De Saggese, LPCC

    40 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Seasoned California LPCC focused on healing

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression

    Continue with Stella Online sessions

  2. 2. Matthew Poje, LPCC, LPC

    20 years in practice · English · Male

    Trauma-focused support grounded in neuroscience

    Works with Trauma and abuse · Addictions · Grief · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue

    Approaches Motivational Interviewing · Trauma-Focused Therapy

    Continue with Matthew Online sessions

  3. 3. Mary Ann Godefroy, LPCC, LPC

    14 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for change, coping, and growth

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    Continue with Mary Online sessions

  4. 4. Stacey Sugar, MD, LCPC, LPCC

    14 years in practice · English · Female

    MD, LCPC, LPCC therapist helping rewrite life stories

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    Continue with Stacey Online sessions

  5. 5. Earl Barrios, LPCC

    38 years in practice · English · Male

    Support for anxiety, relationships, and trauma healing

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Depression

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

    Continue with Earl Online sessions

  6. 6. Brenda Reida, LPCC

    15 years in practice · English · Female

    California LPCC for stress and addiction support

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Continue with Brenda Online sessions

  7. 7. Zaya Kuykendall, LMHC, LPCC

    16 years in practice · English · Female

    Zaya Kuykendall guides life transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression

    Continue with Zaya Online sessions

  8. 8. Octavia Fukino, LMFT, LPCC

    7 years in practice · English, Romanian · Female

    Trauma-focused LMFT and LPCC

    Works with Trauma and abuse · Grief · Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    Continue with Octavia Online sessions

  9. 9. Michael Tidstrand, LPCC

    10 years in practice · English · Male

    LPCC counselor using mindfulness and CBT

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy

    Continue with Michael Online sessions

  10. 10. Stephanie LaMarr, LPCC

    3 years in practice · English · Female

    Stephanie LaMarr, LPCC for relationships and trauma

    Works with Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Career · ADHD

    Explore online therapy Online sessions

  11. 11. Ellie Trotta, LPCC

    7 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate LPCC for trauma and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy

    Continue with Ellie Online sessions

  12. 12. Shayna Strauch, LPCC

    4 years in practice · English · Female

    California LPCC focusing on relationships and life changes

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Career · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Continue with Shayna Online sessions

  13. 13. Fernando Robles, LPCC

    5 years in practice · English · Male

    California LPCC focused on family and resilience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Family · Parenting · Self esteem

    Continue with Fernando Online sessions

  14. 14. Angela Terrazas, LPCC

    3 years in practice · English · Female

    California LPCC focused on relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Parenting · Self esteem · Coping with life changes

    Continue with Angela Online sessions

  15. 15. Gabriel Arredondo, LPCC

    15 years in practice · English, Spanish · Male

    Bilingual California LPCC for anxiety and life changes

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Career · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Continue with Gabriel Online sessions

About professional clinical counselor therapy for people in Escondido

Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in California and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in California regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Escondido can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.

166 therapists match this page, all of whom name professional clinical counselor among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.

What to compare

  • Credential. LMFT, LCSW and LPCC are different training routes to the same licensed practice. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
  • Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
  • What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
  • Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
  • Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.

How online sessions work

Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.

Therapy in Escondido

Escondido has a population of about 151,038. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.

Common questions

What does LPCC mean and how is it different from other mental health licenses?

LPCC stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. It denotes clinicians trained in counseling theory, assessment, and psychotherapy. Compared with other licenses, LPCCs often emphasize talk therapy and clinical treatment plans. Check each therapist’s profile to see their training, specialties, and approaches to understand how they match your needs.

Can an LPCC help with common issues like anxiety, stress, or relationship problems?

Yes, many LPCCs treat anxiety, stress, relationship issues, and mood concerns. Therapists list their typical client populations and modalities, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or emotion-focused approaches. Review profiles for relevant experience and contact a therapist to discuss whether their methods fit your situation before starting sessions.

How do I choose between LPCC therapists if I live in Escondido?

Compare therapists by specialization, therapy style, session format, and any stated populations they work with. Read bios for experience with specific problems you have. Since California licensure covers the whole state, focus on clinical fit, approach, and rapport indicators rather than geography when deciding who to contact.

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