Therapeutic Center for Anxiety and Trauma

Therapeutic Center for Anxiety and Trauma

2121 5th Avenue, Suite 214 San Diego, CA 92101

619-272-6858

Individual and Family Therapy

Now with 2 locations to serve you in San Diego county; Banker’s Hill and Escondido

Sometimes life throws us a curve-ball that we just didn't expect. Whatever the curve-ball is, either large or small, it is common to cause anxiety, even if it is something exciting. If your curve-ball is something that isn't so exciting, maybe you feel traumatized. This can happen for any situation that causes disruption to your daily routine, your thinking and ultimately your ability to function at your full potential. Whatever your anxiety or trauma is about, we can help! We are a team of therapists that work extensively with anxiety provoking issues. These could be about relationships, life events, or any negative experience that is holding you back. If you are struggling with moving past a traumatic incident, or finding it difficult to overcome anxiety of any sort, please contact us. We will have one of our experienced therapists contact you as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Paula Pisani, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
paula@anxietytraumatherapy.com
619-272-6858 x707
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Serving our Bankers Hill location

“You are not a failure. You are not “bad.” You have a right to your life, and you matter.

I believe we often are our own worst critics. Maybe we grew up in an environment where our feelings, wants and needs were not taken seriously. Maybe we were saddled with the belief that being ourselves was somehow wrong. Maybe, after a lifetime of invalidation, we feel unable to measure up to what we think people expect from us or we’ve set an unrealistically high bar. Without judgment or bias, I will help you reclaim the parts of yourself that have been silent or ignored. I will offer you space and compassion as you reclaim, rewrite, or tell your story for the first time. Everybody has a story, and I believe stories -- and what makes us “different” -- are what make us human.”

Experience:

Paula’s experience includes school-based counseling and private practice, serving all ages. She has provided therapy to children and parents in the Child Welfare Services system and was a volunteer with the Trauma Intervention Program of San Diego, where she was certified to work with first responders to provide emotional support and practical resources to people traumatically affected in emergency situations. Paula has provided services with the lead clinician for men’s and women’s court-mandated domestic violence groups. She is passionate about the LGBTQ+ community and the unique issues facing its members.

Paula specializes in:

LGBTQ+ populations
Individual therapy
EMDR
DBT
CBT
Anxiety
Depression
Divorce-related issues
Gender therapy/identity
Self-esteem
Communication
Trauma
Mindfulness
Flash Technique

Education and Credentials:
BA in journalism from the University of New Hampshire
MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from National University
EMDR (Levels I and II trained)
Flash technique
DBT foundational training
LGBTQ+ competency training -- North County LGBTQ Resource Center
Member in good standing of CAMFT San Diego
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #140854