Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Encinitas
North County Counseling Associates provides compassionate, evidence-based mental health therapy tailored to individual needs. With over 30 years of experience, our practice focuses on creating a safe space for clients to address emotional, relational, and psychological challenges. We specialize in life transitions, including fertility, postpartum adjustments, empty nest syndrome, and caregiving stress, while offering targeted support for adolescents, young adults, and families. Our team combines clinical expertise with personalized care to foster self-discovery and lasting growth. We serve Encinitas, Carlsbad, Solana Beach, Del Mar, and the broader San Diego region. Services
Depression Therapy
Anxiety Counseling
PTSD Treatment
Family Therapy
Grief Counseling
Stress Management
Eating Disorder Support
Career Counseling
Conflict Resolution
Trauma Recovery
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of clinical experience in mental health therapy
- Our evidence-based treatments address trauma, PTSD, and eating disorders
- Specialized care for life transitions and family relationship challenges
- Certified in Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Serving San Diego County with personalized, client-centered approaches
Services
Depression and Anxiety Therapy
Specialized treatment for depression and anxiety disorders using evidence-based approaches. Our therapists help clients develop coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, and address underlying causes. Sessions focus on restoring daily functioning and improving quality of life through personalized treatment plans.
Trauma Recovery
Certified trauma specialists provide Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD. We address military trauma, sexual assault, and complex trauma while building resilience. Treatment focuses on processing traumatic memories and developing healthy coping mechanisms for long-term recovery.
Family Counseling
Guided sessions for family dynamics, parent-child relationships, and estrangement issues. We improve communication patterns, resolve conflicts, and strengthen connections through systemic approaches. Treatment addresses both immediate concerns and long-term relational patterns.
Eating Disorder Support
Specialized care for anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorders. Our approach combines nutritional awareness with emotional regulation techniques. We address underlying psychological factors while promoting healthy relationships with food and body image.
Life Transition Coaching
Support for major life changes including parenthood, career shifts, and caregiving responsibilities. We help clients develop adaptive strategies for managing stress, building resilience, and maintaining emotional well-being during transitional periods.
People
Davida Shreiber
Director, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
With 30+ years of experience, Davida Shreiber specializes in life transitions, family dynamics, and emotional wellness. She holds a Master's in Social Work from Columbia University and focuses on creating personalized therapeutic environments for growth.
Stephanie Raducha Brown
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Stephanie Raducha Brown specializes in trauma, PTSD, and eating disorders. She received her PsyD from Alliant International University and completed VA Hospital training in evidence-based trauma treatments for military personnel and civilians.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide therapy for depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, relationship issues, grief, and life transitions using evidence-based methods like CBT and DBT.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept out-of-network insurance coverage. Check with your provider about mental health benefits, session limits, and reimbursement rates.
How can therapy help with life transitions?
Our therapists help clients navigate major changes like parenthood, caregiving, or career shifts through personalized coping strategies and emotional support.
What is your cancellation policy?
Sessions canceled with less than 24 hours' notice require full payment to maintain scheduling integrity and therapist availability.
Is therapy confidential?
All sessions maintain strict confidentiality except in cases of self-harm, harm to others, or suspected abuse as required by law.
