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Healing from Within: Treating Depression with Counseling
In the realm of mental health, depression casts a shadow over millions of lives, dimming the vibrancy of daily existence. Yet, amidst the...
Mar 20, 20242 min read
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Taking Clients Tuesdays! Meet Rachael Bowman, AMFT!
Meet Rachael Bowman, AMFT! She is now taking clients in our Mission Valley office via telehealth and in person. Rachael views clients...
Mar 19, 20241 min read
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Navigating the Depths of Grief: A Journey of Healing through Counseling
Grief, an inevitable companion to loss, permeates our lives with its profound and often overwhelming presence. In the wake of a loved...
Mar 16, 20243 min read
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Happy Friday!
Sometimes we find ourselves pushing on closed doors and climbing never ending stairs to find that the goal we were trying to meet was...
Mar 15, 20241 min read
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Finding the Perfect Teenage Counselor Near You: Your Ultimate Guide to Getting the Support Your Teen Needs
Welcome to our blog on the ultimate guide on finding the perfect teenage counselor near you. As a parent, you want to ensure that your...
Mar 13, 20247 min read
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Taking Clients Tuesdays! Meet Kawika Kahihikolo, APCC.
Meet Kawika Kahihikolo, APCC! Kawika has been with Grow Through Life Counseling since 2022 and has been helping to serve clients in our...
Mar 12, 20241 min read
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Child Therapy: Signs Your Child May Need Help and How to Find the Right Therapist
As parents, we strive to equip our children with the tools they need to flourish in life. Yet, there are moments when our children...
Mar 8, 20243 min read
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Happy Women's History Month!
Celebrate women's history month by prioritizing your mental health and the women in your life's mental health! Grow through life wants to...
Mar 8, 20241 min read
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Taking Clients Tuesday! Meet Rachel Pittsley, LMFT, & PMH-C!
Taking Clients Tuesdays would like to recognize Rachel Pittsley, LMFT, & PMH-C! Rachel just started serving clients in our La Mesa office...
Mar 5, 20241 min read
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Finding the Right Child Therapist Near You: A Guide to Navigating Mental Health Support for Your Child
In today's fast-paced world, children encounter various challenges that can impact their mental health and well-being. As a parent or...
Mar 2, 20243 min read
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Happy March!
It's almost Spring, and as the seasons change so do we! What a beautiful opportunity to notice the small changes that have happened for...
Mar 1, 20241 min read
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GTLC Mission Valley Opens March 1, 2024!!
Here is a sneak peak of what our Mission Valley patients will see tomorrow when we officially open our 8th location for in person care! ...
Feb 29, 20241 min read
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Celebrating Black History Month
Grow Through Life wants to end Black History Month by recognizing the importance of black mental health. Mental health is significantly...
Feb 22, 20241 min read
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Welcome Kimberly Yrigoyen, AMFT!
Kimberly enjoys working with children, teens, family, and couples. She works with families experiencing anxiety, depression, divorce ,...
Feb 20, 20241 min read
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Everyday is about love
Important reminder for love month. It's important to remember that every day is about love- including loving and taking care of...
Feb 16, 20241 min read
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Spread the Love this February!
Each month we have a culture focus to continue to cultivate a wonderful team environment! This month is our "spread the love". Join us...
Feb 15, 20241 min read
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Welcome Lauren Carter, AMFT!
Lauren brings compassion, understanding, and expertise to her work with individuals, families, and youth. With a background in outpatient...
Feb 13, 20241 min read
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Welcome Rachel Murphey Pittsley, LMFT, PMH-C to La Mesa!
Rachel is an LGBTQIA+ affirming Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a Certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C). In...
Feb 12, 20241 min read
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Now Announcing Our New Mission Valley Team!
Here we grow again! We couldn't be more excited to announce our new Mission Valley team. The space is getting painted now and we will...
Jan 20, 20241 min read
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Welcome Karen De Jesus, AMFT!
Karen is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who is LGBTQIA+ affirming and has worked with clients experiencing trauma,...
Jan 19, 20241 min read
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Sharp to Magellan Update
Sharp Health Plan has not contracted with Magellan for all behavioral health services. We are in network with Magellan and our Sharp...
Jan 18, 20241 min read
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Taking Clients Tuesday! Meet Macy McClung, ACSW!
Macy McClung, ACSW is accepting new clients in La Mesa for both in person and virtual care. Macy is passionate about supporting youth and...
Jan 16, 20241 min read
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Coming Soon: Grow Through Life Counseling Mission Valley
We have exciting news! Our 8th location will be opening in March in the West Mission Valley area of central San Diego. This location will...
Jan 11, 20241 min read
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Welcome Toni Daughtery, AMFT to Oceanside!
Toni provides behavioral health services to children, parents, couples, elderly, and families. She uses a compassionate humanistic...
Jan 9, 20241 min read
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