Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Chula Vista
Eastlake Community Counseling has been dedicated to providing compassionate mental health services since 1999. Founded by Jeff Palitz, a licensed marriage and family therapist with extensive experience in diverse therapeutic settings, our practice specializes in addressing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and family dynamics. We serve individuals, teens, parents, and families of all backgrounds, offering a safe environment for personal growth and healing. Our approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and interpersonal strategies tailored to each client's unique needs.With specialized training in Gottman Method Couples Counseling and trauma-informed care, we support clients through life transitions, parenting challenges, and emotional crises. Telehealth options ensure accessibility for San Diego County residents, and our commitment to community inclusivity drives our work with multicultural, interfaith, and military families.
Services
Individual Counseling
Teen Therapy
Family Counseling
Telehealth Therapy
Parenting Support
Trauma Recovery
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Management
Relationship Counseling
Military Family Services
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in trauma-informed mental health therapy
- Specialized training in Gottman Method Couples Counseling and adolescent care
- Telehealth sessions available for San Diego County residents
- Accepted by Military One Source and Tricare for active duty families
- Proven success working with multicultural and interfaith families
Services
Individual Counseling
Personalized therapy sessions for adults addressing anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Our evidence-based approach combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with humanistic interventions to develop coping strategies. Clients work one-on-one with experienced therapists to explore emotional patterns and create sustainable behavioral changes.
Teen Therapy
Specialized counseling for ages 13+. We address social stress, self-esteem issues, and academic challenges through age-appropriate therapeutic techniques. Our approach helps teens navigate developmental transitions while improving family communication patterns and building emotional resilience through collaborative goal-setting.
Family Counseling
Structured sessions addressing family dynamics and relationship challenges. We help diverse family units improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen emotional connections. Our trauma-informed approach works with multicultural families and addresses intergenerational patterns affecting family systems.
Telehealth Therapy
Secure video therapy sessions accessible from home. This service maintains the same therapeutic quality through encrypted platforms while offering scheduling flexibility. Available for San Diego County residents with technical support for seamless virtual sessions.
Parenting Support
Guidance for parents of children under 13 focusing on behavior management and communication strategies. We help parents implement effective discipline techniques while understanding child development principles to create positive home environments without direct child participation in sessions.
People
Jeff Palitz
Founder & Licensed Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 25+ years experience in San Diego County. Specializes in trauma recovery, adolescent care, and military family support. Holds Master's degree in Counseling from San Diego State University and advanced training in Gottman Method Couples Counseling.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual, teen, and family counseling for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma recovery. Specialized services include military family support, parenting guidance, and telehealth therapy options.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept Tricare and work with Military One Source. For other insurance plans, please verify mental health benefits with your provider as we operate as an out-of-network provider.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Yes, secure video therapy sessions are available for San Diego County residents through our TherapyAppointment.com portal with technical support available during business hours.
What are your office hours?
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8am-5pm; Tuesday: 9:30am-5:30pm; Thursday: 10:30am-6:30pm. Appointments only - no walk-ins. Hours may vary with advance notice.
Do you work with children under 13?
We provide parenting support for children under 13 but do not offer direct counseling for this age group. Our parent coaching helps address behavioral challenges through improved parenting strategies.
Is therapy confidential?
All sessions maintain strict confidentiality except in cases of imminent safety risks, child abuse, or court orders. Your privacy and trust form the foundation of our therapeutic relationship.
