Are you looking to improve your relationship? Or to feel better in your own skin?

I am active in the counseling sessions, focus on getting to the root of the issue. I structure my counseling to help you get the results you need quickly. I am available in-person and virtually for both the Mission Valley and Oceanside office.

Aly is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist that is here to help. is supervised by Ida Fariba, MFT#124097

Are you looking to improve your relationship? Or to feel better in your own skin? I am active in... Read More

Bonnie Cardillo, an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, helps clients break free from codependent relationships, find their voice, and improve their lives.

Her online-only therapy services offer personalized interventions to address unique emotional needs and challenges in relationships, empowering clients to navigate and overcome emotional obstacles, reclaim their well-being, and thrive. It is important to Bonnie to approach your relationship with genuine curiosity. This is how she helps you to notice and shift patterns intentionally to meet your goals. You can expect counseling without judgment, where your thoughts and feelings are heard and acknowledged.

Warmth, empathy, and cultural humility - are the traits that Bonnie Cardillo brings to her therapy sessions.

Bonnie’s Areas of Focus: Bonnie has a natural affinity for working with couples and individuals, and providing empathetic support to trauma-impacted communities. She serves a diverse range of communities, including Veterans, BIPOC identifying clients, and those affected by co-occurring mental health diagnoses, problematic substance use, and more.

Her main topics of focus include: - Young Adults, Adults, and Older Adults - Couples and Individuals - Anxiety - Trauma - PTSD - Burnout - Depression - Postpartum Depression - Pregnancy Loss and Infertility - Later Life Issues - Perinatal Mental Health - Addiction / Substance Use - Military and Veteran Issues - Role Changes / Life Transitions

Bonnie Cardillo, an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, helps clients break free from code... Read More

Kate Nicholson, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Estes Therapy, offers compassionate support for both couples and individuals. She utilizes a client-centered and relational approach, integrating Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Attachment Theory to guide you toward deep and authentic healing. Whether you’re facing relationship challenges, personal struggles, or navigating life transitions, Kate works to help you understand and break free from unhelpful cycles, fostering greater connection and self-acceptance. Her goal is to create a safe space where vulnerability becomes a powerful tool for transformation and growth. Areas of Focus: Relational Distress, Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Distress Tolerance, LGBTQIA+ Issues, Religious Trauma, Premarital Counseling, Life Transitions, Trauma, Suicidal Ideation, Codependency and more!

Kate is supervised by Ida Fariba, MFT# 124097

Kate Nicholson, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Estes Therapy, offers compassionate... Read More