Business Details
Mindful Therapy & Counseling Services in San Diego
Center for Mindful Relationships provides mindful, relational therapy that honors the full complexity of inner life and human connections. Our practice is grounded in Compassion-Based Awareness Therapy (CBAT), offering non-diagnostic, non-labeling care that fosters emotional growth and deeper relational connections. We serve clients across California through in-person sessions in San Diego and online therapy options. Our team includes licensed therapists and supervised trainees dedicated to making therapy accessible via sliding-scale fees and community-focused programs.We specialize in individual therapy, couples counseling, support groups, and court-ordered counseling, emphasizing presence, compassion, and curiosity in every session. With over 200 therapists trained through our clinic corner, we combine clinical expertise with a commitment to addressing global mental health needs. Our services cater to diverse populations, including LGBTQIA+ individuals and parents seeking to break generational patterns, while maintaining a non-shaming, non-judgmental environment for all clients.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Support Groups
Court-Ordered Counseling
Online Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of therapist training expertise
- Our sliding-scale fees make therapy accessible
- LGBTQIA+ affirming and culturally responsive care
- Combines in-person and online therapy options
- Non-shaming environment for court-ordered counseling
Associations and certifications
- San Diego County Probation Department
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized therapy sessions focusing on emotional patterns and self-awareness. Helps clients reconnect with themselves and improve relationships through mindful exploration of past experiences and current challenges. Utilizes Compassion-Based Awareness Therapy (CBAT) principles for holistic healing.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for couples seeking deeper connection and effective communication. Addresses emotional intimacy, conflict resolution, and mindful relationship building. Focuses on breaking negative patterns while fostering understanding and compassion between partners through non-judgmental exploration.
Support Groups
Therapist-led groups addressing specific needs like dating challenges, parenting struggles, and self-worth issues. Provides community support and guided exploration of shared experiences. Combines mindfulness practices with structured therapeutic frameworks to build resilience and mutual understanding among participants.
Court-Ordered Counseling
Certified domestic violence treatment program meeting California legal requirements. Offers both in-person and virtual sessions with individualized care plans. Provides progress documentation for legal representatives while focusing on personal growth and behavioral change through compassionate support.
Clinic Corner
Reduced-fee therapy sessions provided by supervised trainees. Offers affordable mental health care while training future therapists. Combines compassionate community service with professional development, making quality therapy accessible to diverse populations through sliding-scale pricing.
People
Daniel Carr
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed since 1993, Daniel specializes in relational therapy using CBAT principles. He focuses on helping clients develop compassionate relationships through awareness and personal growth, drawing from 30+ years of clinical experience.
Laura Carr
Therapist & Group Leader
Laura leads support groups focusing on women's self-worth and mindful parenting. She emphasizes emotional authenticity and compassionate connection in her therapeutic approach for individuals and group settings.
Erin Johnson
Therapist
Erin provides individual and couples therapy using mindfulness-based approaches. She helps clients build emotional regulation skills and develop healthier relationship patterns through compassionate self-exploration.
Holly Pinto
Therapist
Holly offers therapy services focusing on personal growth and relational healing. She works with clients to increase self-awareness and improve communication patterns using mindful therapeutic techniques.
Stephen Phillips
Therapist
Stephen provides individual counseling services emphasizing emotional awareness and relationship improvement. He helps clients develop mindful approaches to personal challenges and interpersonal dynamics.
Questions
What therapy approaches do you use?
We use Compassion-Based Awareness Therapy (CBAT), focusing on presence and relational healing without diagnoses or labels.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide online therapy options for clients anywhere in California.
Are sliding-scale fees available?
Yes, we offer sliding-scale fees through our Clinic Corner program to make therapy accessible.
Do you accept court-ordered clients?
Yes, we have a certified Domestic Violence Treatment Program meeting California legal requirements.
What support groups are available?
We offer groups for dating relationships, parenting, and women's self-worth, all rooted in mindfulness practices.
