Welcome. My name is Lita, and I’m so glad you've reached out for support. Reaching out for support is a vulnerable and brave step. It's common to feel anxious, uncomfortable, or hesitant starting therapy. I want to let you know that I'm here to support you as a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT 113252), and as a doctorate researcher in biophysics. I have experience working with a diverse range of clients. My approach is client-centered, and I am dedicated to tailoring our sessions to meet your unique needs and goals collaboratively.
I am a board certified licensed marriage and family therapist from San Diego, California, who works with children, teens, adults and older adults, and provides care for patients who struggle with a variety of conditions including anxiety, depression, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD Level 1), as well as other emotional and behavioral health disorders. I utilize evidence-based practices (EBPs), such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Twelve Step Facilitation (TSF), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Informed Care (TIC), and more. I have been working in the mental health field for 20 years.
In my approach to therapy, I want to create a space where you can feel heard and supported every step of the way. Together, we’ll explore ways to move forward that feel right for you. We will go at your pace and timing. I look forward to meeting you, and to working together on your path towards personal growth.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hearing impaired, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
CA LMFT 113252
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Lita Carvalho. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
She has listened as well as offered advice on how to navigate things
Written on Oct 08, 2021 after therapy with Lita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Dr. Carvalho is empathetic, encouraging, and highly skilled in complex relationship issues. She is a great resource to get on the path to a better me!
Written on Oct 04, 2021 after therapy with Lita for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Warm, authentic present, insightful. String energy which I need. Appreciate the good match.
Written on Oct 04, 2021 after therapy with Lita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, adhd, and career difficulties
My first session seem to go very well. I thought she asked great questions and had some good points throughout the session. I’m looking forward to my next session.
Written on Sep 07, 2021 after therapy with Lita for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Carvalho is very intelligent. I feel very understood and her suggestions are perfect for me. I don't have to constantly explain myself to her, she's very intuitive. I'm very excited for my journey with her support.
Written on Sep 03, 2021 after therapy with Lita for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Lita is very easy to talk to and has a wide range of expertise. She provides timely and meaningful support
Written on Aug 25, 2021 after therapy with Lita for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd