Positive Change Counseling Center - La Mesa

Recognizing that everyone's path through therapy looks different, Positive Change Counseling Center in La Mesa offers outpatient counseling for children, teens, couples, and families. The practice treats anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, eating disorders, and substance use disorders (SUD), alongside relationship and family difficulties. Clients can attend individual, couples, or family counseling in person or through telehealth. Founded in 2006, the practice takes a strengths-based, solution-focused approach, helping clients understand their concerns and find practical ways to manage everyday challenges.

Personalized Care from Experienced Clinicians

Positive Change Counseling Center's La Mesa clinicians use evidence-based therapies to help clients understand how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors affect daily life. Their approach draws from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to manage difficult emotions. They also incorporate acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), trauma-focused techniques, and solution-focused counseling, helping clients work through difficult experiences, improve communication, and develop healthier ways to respond to stress.

Therapy That Adapts to Individual Needs

Located on La Mesa Blvd., the office welcomes clients for in-person counseling, with telehealth available throughout California. The first 3–4 sessions focus on understanding each client's background, concerns, and treatment goals. Clients with specific concerns may benefit from short-term, solution-focused therapy lasting 6–8 sessions, while those with more complex mental health needs may attend longer. With weekday and weekend appointments available, clients can receive care while continuing their work, school, and family routines.