Child, Teen and Adult Psychotherapy Services in San Diego
  • Welcome
  • About Thrive
    • Meet the Thrive Team >
      • Dr. Erica Wollerman
      • Dr. Maria Fowlks
      • Jennifer Gonzalez, LMFT
      • Ying-Ying Shiue, LPCC
      • Kim Macias, APCC
      • Dr. Andrea Seldomridge
      • Molly Llamas, AMFT
      • Abbey Stewart, AMFT
    • Appointment Information
  • Contact
  • Services
    • Group Therapy at Thrive >
      • Anxiety Group For Teens
      • Parent Support Group
      • Middle School Social-Emotional Processing Group
      • Young Adults Group (18-24)
    • Therapy for Children
    • Therapy for Teens and Young Adults
    • Therapy for Adults
    • Family Therapy
    • Parent Consultation
  • Resources
    • Information About Therapy
    • Academic Resources
    • San Diego Resources
    • Covid-19 Resources
    • Anti-Racism Resources
    • Recommended Reading
    • Resources for Specific Challenges >
      • Addiction and Recovery Information
      • ADHD
      • Anger Management
      • Anxiety
      • Autism/Developmental Disorders
      • Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
      • Depression
      • Eating Disorders/Body Image Issues
      • Personal Growth/Managing Perfectionism
      • LGBTQIA
      • Parenting
      • Relationships
      • Stress Management/Mindfulness
      • Teen Issues
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Jennifer Gonzalez, LMFT

Licensed Psychotherapist
Clinical Supervisor

MFT 98444

Who I am as a Therapist

​I believe that YOU (the client), are the expert of YOUR own story and I would like for YOU  take me on the journey that it is YOUR life!
Building a solid relationship with your therapist is a key component of the therapeutic process.  I see our therapeutic relationship as a collaborative effort where we work together to find solutions. I learn from you and go at your pace.
I am a supporter, an advocate, and a cheerleader in helping you reach your goals.  I practice evidenced-based therapeutic to empower you to maximize your potential and utilize the strengths that you already possess.  However, the type of therapy I utilize depends on YOU! I believe that the therapeutic approach should be a good fit for the client, not the other way around. We design the treatment plan together, as a team, and everyone has a say.  Also, I am a fan of utilizing humor, play and art (not just with children). 
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My Story

​I am a proud first generation Latina; I am bicultural and bilingual.  Before becoming a therapist, I worked with youth in different settings; as classroom helper, private tutor, teacher assistant and camp counselor.  These experiences taught me valuable lessons on the different struggles that children and adolescents face, and with this, my passion for psychology was born and my journey began.  I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Development from San Diego State University.  I then attended Alliant International University and obtained my Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy.
My clinical experience began in Hospice Care, providing psychotherapy to terminal patients and their families, and as a grief counselor.  I then moved on to the non-profit sector for many years and worked with children, adolescents and their families, focusing on behavioral challenges at home and school.  One of the most important lessons I have learned in working with kids and teens is that the majority of the behaviors make sense, when you look at the context in which they occur, even the most bizarre!  And, until proven otherwise, I believe parents want to have a good relationship with their kids and help them be successful at whatever they do.  Therefore, parents always have a spot on my couch!

My Areas of Focus:

  • Academic Challenges
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/hyperactivity (ADHD)
  • Behavioral issues (oppositional and defiance)
  • Bullying
  • Cultural Issues
  • Depression
  • Emotion dysregulation
  • Grief
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Life transitions
  • Personal growth
  • Low Self-Esteem 
  • Self-Harm 
  • Social and Communication Skills 
  • Stress management
  • Children 
  • Adolescents 
  • Adults
  • Groups 
  • Parenting 
  • Family 
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Call Today!  858-342-1304

Thrive Therapy Studio
5230 Carroll Canyon Rd. Ste 110
​San Diego, CA 92121
"Watch your thoughts, 
They become words. 
Watch your words, 
They become actions. 
Watch your actions, 
They become habits. 
Watch your habits, 
They become character; 

It becomes your destiny."

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Thrive Therapy Studio Therapists Offer Child, Teen, Adult, Marriage and Family Psychotherapy Counseling Services in San Diego, California.
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  • Welcome
  • About Thrive
    • Meet the Thrive Team >
      • Dr. Erica Wollerman
      • Dr. Maria Fowlks
      • Jennifer Gonzalez, LMFT
      • Ying-Ying Shiue, LPCC
      • Kim Macias, APCC
      • Dr. Andrea Seldomridge
      • Molly Llamas, AMFT
      • Abbey Stewart, AMFT
    • Appointment Information
  • Contact
  • Services
    • Group Therapy at Thrive >
      • Anxiety Group For Teens
      • Parent Support Group
      • Middle School Social-Emotional Processing Group
      • Young Adults Group (18-24)
    • Therapy for Children
    • Therapy for Teens and Young Adults
    • Therapy for Adults
    • Family Therapy
    • Parent Consultation
  • Resources
    • Information About Therapy
    • Academic Resources
    • San Diego Resources
    • Covid-19 Resources
    • Anti-Racism Resources
    • Recommended Reading
    • Resources for Specific Challenges >
      • Addiction and Recovery Information
      • ADHD
      • Anger Management
      • Anxiety
      • Autism/Developmental Disorders
      • Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
      • Depression
      • Eating Disorders/Body Image Issues
      • Personal Growth/Managing Perfectionism
      • LGBTQIA
      • Parenting
      • Relationships
      • Stress Management/Mindfulness
      • Teen Issues
  • Blog