Dr. Rita Romero, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
PSY 14190
Dr. Rita Romero is a licensed psychologist (PSY14190) specializing in adult, adolescent and couples’ psychotherapy. She has also been licensed as a marriage and family therapist and is founder/CEO of San Diego Psychotherapy Associates, a group practice dedicated to the provision of skilled, respectful, compassionate and effective psychotherapy.
Dr. Lea Zweig, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist
PSY 29254
Lea Zweig, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY29254) in San Diego, California. Dr. Zweig received her Psy.D. (Doctorate of Psychology) and Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology through Alliant International University in San Diego, California. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Denver.
Dr. Melee K. Pal, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist
PSY31079
Dr. Melee K. Pal, Psy.D. (PSY31079) is a licensed clinical psychologist in San Diego, CA. Dr. Pal received her Psy.D. (Doctorate of Psychology) through the American School of Professional Psychology in Washington D.C. She holds a psychology license in both California and Maryland. Dr. Pal’s experience include providing individual, family, and group therapy services. She has conducted psychological assessments of children and adults, and has served as a supervisor for psychology training within hospital settings.
Dr. Helena Eckerberg, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
PSY 16856
Dr. Helena Eckerberg is a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY 16856) with over 20 years of clinical experience. She has extensive training in Intensive Short Term-Dynamic Psychotherapy which incorporates cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, physiological and relational perspectives, from an attachment-based model. She also has extensive training in couples’ therapy, including issues related to sexual intimacy. She is very active in sessions and works collaboratively with her patients to assist them in effective resolution of their problems.
Anxiety is the body and mind’s natural reaction to unfamiliar, stressful, or dangerous situations. Before a significant event, a healthy level of uneasiness or dread can help you remain aware and alert. An excess of apprehension can feel irrational, overwhelming, and debilitating.
Anxiety
Anxiety
Anxiety is the body and mind’s natural reaction to unfamiliar, stressful, or dangerous situations. Before a significant event, a healthy level of uneasiness or dread can help you remain aware and alert. An excess of apprehension can feel irrational, overwhelming, and debilitating.
Humans experience stress as a natural reaction to meet a demand or challenge. This “fight or flight” survival mechanism slows normal bodily functions like immunity and digestion to focus on breath, alertness, blood circulation, and muscle movement. The degree to which we react can be motivating or detrimental.
Stress
Stress
Humans experience stress as a natural reaction to meet a demand or challenge. This “fight or flight” survival mechanism slows normal bodily functions like immunity and digestion to focus on breath, alertness, blood circulation, and muscle movement. The degree to which we react can be motivating or detrimental.
Trauma can stem from various causes and sources. While it should be emphasized that there is no right or wrong way to feel after a traumatic event, there are strategies that can help. It is important to recognize and acknowledge feelings of pain, fear, and grief to regain your emotional balance.
Trauma
Trauma
Trauma can stem from various causes and sources. While it should be emphasized that there is no right or wrong way to feel after a traumatic event, there are strategies that can help. It is important to recognize and acknowledge feelings of pain, fear, and grief to regain your emotional balance.
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