San Diego, CA Local Support & Community Resources

Samuel Newman is a compassionate and dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, with over 25 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate a variety of challenges, including addiction, relationship issues, anxiety, and recovery from traumatic events. He understands the struggles of feeling low on energy and aims to foster emotional stability in his clients. Samuel employs a highly personalized and collaborative treatment style, helping clients explore the deeper reasons behind recurring difficulties. He integrates a diverse range of therapeutic modalities such as Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Expressive Arts, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), recognizing that each person's life is influenced by physical, environmental, relational, psychological, and spiritual elements. Through a blend of selected techniques from existentialism, Gestalt therapy, transpersonal therapy, and 12-step programs, Samuel guides his clients in re-evaluating their situations and uncovering the underlying factors that shape their identities. His deep commitment to facilitating lasting transformation in individuals, couples, and families is also reflected in his role as a staff member at Apex Recovery.

Dr. Wayne Allen Bardwell is a licensed clinical psychologist with a PhD and an MBA, holding a distinguished position as an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California San Diego. He possesses specialized expertise in addressing issues related to depression, anxiety, chronic illness, and chronic pain. Dr. Bardwell has a rich affinity for working with older adolescents and young adults, specifically helping them harness their strengths to pursue personal and professional aspirations. His client-centered approach fosters a warm, empathic, and non-judgmental connection, allowing individuals to feel understood and supported. He employs various therapy modalities, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic approaches, and personal coaching. Dr. Bardwell's professional affiliations include being a Past President and Fellow of the American Psychosocial Oncology Society and a member of the American Psychological Association, further highlighting his commitment to psychological well-being and advancement in the field.

Dr. Ana Laura Arteaga-Biggs is a licensed clinical psychologist renowned for her expertise in addressing a diverse range of emotional and behavioral challenges through individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy. Her integrative treatment approach is predominantly influenced by evidence-based cognitive behavioral and humanistic-existential theories. Dr. Arteaga-Biggs is particularly skilled in exploring intersectional cultural experiences and the psychological systems that may underlie clients' concerns. She embodies a compassionate and non-judgmental style, tailoring her treatment to the unique needs of each individual in collaboration to enhance their emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Her clinical interests encompass grief and loss, race-based trauma, multiculturalism, women's health, and chronic medical conditions like endometriosis and infertility, as well as perinatal mood disorders. Additionally, she provides support for interpersonal relationships, couples/marital functioning, trauma recovery, veterans, political activists, and individuals affected by destructive mind control. For Dr. Arteaga-Biggs, establishing a strong therapeutic relationship is paramount to effective treatment. She is committed to ensuring that her clients find a good fit during their therapeutic journey and offers brief complimentary phone consultations, providing referrals when necessary.