In-person Individual Therapy for Adults In San Diego & Online in California.

You’ve made it through hard things. Maybe you even became skilled at functioning through the pain. But you are tired, frustrated and deep down, you know there’s more to life than survival. You’re ready for something different— you want to make peace with your past, feel safer in the present, plan for the future, experience more peace of mind, connect with those you love, and positively impact the community at large.

You Want More Than Just Surviving. You Want to Thrive!

Whether you are dealing with painful emotions, challenging life circumstances or feeling stuck in old patterns. That’s where individual therapy with Miriam Chor Freitas, LCSW, comes in! Specialties include anxiety & depression, complex trauma & PTSD, loss & grief, chronic illness, medical trauma, and life transitions such as menopause. Therapy can help you:

• Feel more grounded

• Understand and work through the roots of your emotional pain

• Regulate your nervous system

• Shift limiting beliefs that keep you small

• Reconnect with your body, your boundaries, and your sense of self

• Develop a strong sense of self-worth and self-compassion

• Show up more authentically and confidently

• Develop a loving self-care routine that nourishes your cognitive, emotional and physical well-being

• Create purpose, connection and community

What Working With Me Looks Like

I’m a seasoned licensed clinical social worker who provides individual counseling to adults using an integrative approach that looks at people as a whole, addressing their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations to help them work through their pain, heal, and thrive. In this process, we will also challenge your negative belief systems and thought patterns to develop more positive ways of looking at yourself and your circumstances.

I offer client-centered therapy that’s compassionate, honest, and body-aware. I won’t hand you a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, we’ll slow down, tune in, and work together in a way that honors your story, your nervous system, and your pace.

Some of the tools and practices we may incorporate include:

• Breathwork & grounding exercises

• Mindfulness & meditation

• Somatic awareness & gentle movement

• Parts work

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

• Polyvagal-informed interventions

• Skills from DBT and relational therapy

• Self-care practices that nourish your cognitive, emotional and physical well-being

My approach also takes into consideration the importance of culture and community. As a multicultural psychotherapist originally from Brazil, I truly respect and appreciate diversity. I speak English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and I offer therapy in any of these languages. I have had the privilege of working with a very diverse population, including immigrants, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ community, and other underprivileged and/or marginalized groups. I recognize the impact of systemic discrimination and oppression, and I am deeply committed to providing a safe space where inclusivity, empowerment, social justice, and resilience are paramount values to people’s mental, emotional, and physical health.

Building Safety, Connection, Resilience and Healing

The ultimate goal of our work together is resilience—your capacity to face life’s challenges with strength, flexibility, and hope. Over time, you will feel more confident, you will learn to respond differently, access your inner resources, and you will see that your challenges can be opportunities for growth, empowerment, and personal fulfillment that will impact all areas of your life! about

Over time, you’ll begin to notice:

• A greater sense of self-worth and self-trust

• Healthier boundaries and relationships

• More emotional regulation and inner peace

• A shift from survival to growth and empowerment

Ready to Begin?

Therapy takes courage, and you don’t have to do it alone. If you’re ready to explore healing in a supportive, culturally sensitive, and empowering space—I’m here to walk beside you.

Book your FREE 20-minute phone consultation today!