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Book Recommendation!
Struggling to understand your teen? A book we highly recommend to parents is "The Teenage Brain" by Frances E. Jensen, MD Here is the...
Aug 14, 20231 min read
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Focus on the good!
Good vibes only ✨ #growthroughlifecounseling #sandiegocounseling #therapymurrieta #familytherapy #couplescounseling #mentalhealthmatters
Aug 11, 20231 min read
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Welcome Eva Rios, APCC!
Eva is passionate in helping and supporting individuals of all ages from young children to adults and families through mental health...
Aug 11, 20231 min read
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No rain, no flowers.
No rain, no flowers. #growthroughlifecounseling #familytherapy #counseling #teentherapy #sandiegotherapy #counselingmurrieta...
Aug 4, 20231 min read
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GTLC 30 Day Self Care Wellness Challenge
Join our team for the month of August as we participate in a 30-Day Self-Care Wellness Challenge! This is a wonderful opportunity to...
Jul 28, 20231 min read
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Empowering Girls Self Esteem: Barbie & Beyond
To say the Barbie movie is creating a buzz is an understatement. It is creating much discussion on gender roles and society. As...
Jul 26, 20235 min read
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Taking Clients Tuesday! Meet Denelle Lucido, AMFT!
Denelle Lucido, AMFT is accepting clients for in person visits in Chula Vista or via telehealth. Denelle has experience supporting...
Jul 25, 20231 min read
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Consent and Boundaries Blog
Here is a great blog written about consent. Although consent is often associate with sexuality and physical touch, it's true that...
Jul 25, 20231 min read
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Welcome Abel Pena, LMFT
Abel completed his Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2003. He started working with children and families in a substance...
Jul 24, 20231 min read
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Support Team Outing
This weekend, our Support Team met in Mission Bay for a Paint & Sip taught by Janette, our People and Culture Team Lead. It is always a...
Jul 24, 20231 min read
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We are all a work in progress!
At Grow Through Life Counseling, we have a skilled team of clinicians who are eager to work with you where ever you may be on your...
Jul 21, 20231 min read
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Sorrento Valley Team Outing
Our Sorrento Valley team celebrating a night out at Gravity Heights! We love to connect outside of the office when we get the chance!...
Jul 20, 20231 min read
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Welcome Ian Saward, LMFT Clinical Leader
My specialities include trauma, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I take an eclectic approach to therapy that includes Cognitive-behavioral...
Jul 16, 20231 min read
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Pay it forward!
Pay it forward! ✨ #growthroughlifecounseling #teentherapy #arttherapy #playtherapy #familytherapy #familycounseling
Jul 14, 20231 min read
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Welcome James Sharkey, AMFT
When life presents us with difficult twists and turns, James is available to support you and your family with the process towards...
Jul 13, 20231 min read
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Grow Through Life Gives Back!
We recently participated in the annual Tea & Tonic fundraising event for our community partners Center for Community Solutions (CCS)....
Jul 13, 20231 min read
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Welcome Sarah Gallagher, LPCC!
This week Sarah joins our Grow Through Life Counseling Oceanside location. Sarah Gallagher is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor...
Jul 10, 20231 min read
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Meet Kara Kohnen, LMFT
Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Kara Kohnen. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below....
Jul 10, 20234 min read
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Back to School and Mental Health: Nurturing Well-being for a Successful Academic Year
The back-to-school season is an exciting time for students as they embark on a new academic year filled with opportunities for growth and...
Jul 9, 20232 min read
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New Chula Vista Space...Bigger, Brighter and ready for a new chapter!
Our Eastlake, Chula Vista space is our flagship location where it all began! We started with one room on Fenton 11 years ago and this...
Jul 8, 20231 min read
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Friendly Reminder
You can do hard things! #growthroughlifecounseling #counselingsandiegoo #therapymurrieta #familytherapy #teencounseling #playtherapy
Jul 7, 20231 min read
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Welcome Denelle Lucido, AMFT
Through an authentic and trusted relationship over time, I hope to ease your emotional burdens and provide a safe space for you to be...
Jul 6, 20231 min read
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Welcome James Sharkey, AMFT
When life presents us with difficult twists and turns, James is available to support you and your family with the process towards...
Jul 6, 20231 min read
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Congratulations Candi Kizer, LMFT!
Did you know to become a fully license therapist takes 5-8 years?...It's true! Graduate school is 2 years and includes 300 practicum...
Jul 5, 20231 min read
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