Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Encinitas, CA
North County Counseling Associates has been dedicated to providing compassionate mental health support for three decades. Our practice focuses on creating a safe environment where clients can address emotional challenges, improve self-esteem, and navigate life transitions. We specialize in treating depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting struggles, grief, and stress management. Our director brings extensive experience in hospital and home healthcare settings, offering unique insights for clients coping with medical crises. We serve adolescents, young adults, and parents facing estrangement issues, with a particular emphasis on understanding the complexities of the sandwich generation. Our associate specializes in trauma treatment, including PTSD, eating disorders, and substance-use disorders, employing evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure.We combine clinical expertise with personalized care to help clients achieve meaningful, lasting change. Our team holds advanced degrees from prestigious institutions like UCLA, Columbia University, and Alliant International University. We believe in the transformative power of therapy to enhance quality of life through improved coping skills and emotional resilience. By focusing on the root causes of distress, we empower individuals to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential. Our practice maintains strict confidentiality and adheres to the highest ethical standards in mental health care.
Services
Depression Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Relationship Counseling
Trauma Recovery
PTSD Treatment
Eating Disorder Counseling
Substance Abuse Therapy
Parenting Support
Grief Counseling
Stress Management
Highlights and features
- 30 years of clinical experience in mental health therapy
- Specialized trauma treatment for military personnel and veterans
- Evidence-based therapies for eating disorders and PTSD
- Expertise in perinatal mental health and life transitions
- Personalized approach combining CBT, DBT, and mindfulness
Services
Depression Therapy
Our depression therapy helps clients understand and manage symptoms through evidence-based approaches. We address chemical imbalances, life changes, and emotional triggers in a supportive environment. Clients learn coping strategies and develop personalized treatment plans to improve daily functioning and emotional well-being.
PTSD Treatment
Specialized PTSD treatment employs Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure techniques to address trauma symptoms. We help clients process traumatic memories and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Our clinicians have specific expertise working with military personnel and veterans experiencing combat-related trauma.
Relationship Counseling
Relationship counseling focuses on improving communication and resolving conflicts between partners and family members. We address trust issues, parenting challenges, and intergenerational dynamics. Sessions help clients develop empathy and establish healthier relationship patterns.
Eating Disorder Counseling
Our eating disorder counseling addresses anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorders through comprehensive treatment plans. We combine cognitive behavioral techniques with nutritional guidance to address underlying emotional issues and develop healthier eating patterns.
Grief Counseling
Grief counseling helps clients navigate the complex emotions associated with loss and bereavement. We provide support through the stages of grief and help clients develop coping strategies. Our approach addresses both recent losses and unresolved past grief.
People
Davida Shreiber
Director, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Davida Shreiber holds a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University and 30 years of clinical experience. She specializes in life transitions, parenting issues, and grief counseling. Her approach focuses on creating safe therapeutic spaces for personal growth and emotional healing.
Stephanie Raducha Brown
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Stephanie Raducha Brown received her PsyD from Alliant International University and specializes in trauma treatment. She has completed VA hospital training and uses evidence-based therapies for PTSD, eating disorders, and substance abuse. Her work focuses on improving coping skills and reducing symptoms.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide therapy for depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, substance abuse, relationship issues, grief counseling, and stress management using evidence-based approaches.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide documentation for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Check with your provider about mental health benefits, deductible status, and session coverage.
What therapy approaches do you use?
Our clinicians use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness techniques, Prolonged Exposure, and Cognitive Processing Therapy tailored to individual needs.
Are sessions confidential?
All therapy sessions maintain strict confidentiality except in cases of imminent harm to self or others, or as required by law.
What if I need to cancel?
Please notify us at least 24 hours in advance for cancellations to avoid being charged for the full session fee.
