Estes Therapy - San Diego

05/05/2026

Most couples aren't fighting about what they think they're fighting about.

Beneath the argument about logistics, timing, or tone is almost always the same unspoken question: "Am I still important to you?"

Emotionally Focused Therapy teaches us that escalation isn't a character flaw — it's the nervous system doing what it was built to do. Understanding that changes everything.

We just published a new article on exactly how to interrupt the cycle, in the moment and over time.

Read it here: estestherapy.com/how-to-stop-a-fight-from-escalating/https://estestherapy.com/how-to-stop-a-fight-from-escalating/

05/01/2026

Pause for a moment: Imagine a peaceful place. Spend a few minutes visualizing your safe haven as a mindfulness exercise today. 🌈

04/28/2026

Dr. Jim Cohn will be presenting this summer at the EFT Triage Conference for therapist, however this message is powerful for all to hear.

03/11/2026

Virtual therapy had its moment. But in-person? That's where real healing happens.
There's something powerful about sitting across from your therapist — no Wi-Fi drops, no distractions, just you and a space that actually feels safe.
At Estes Therapy, our Mission Valley office is designed to help you exhale the moment you walk in. Warm, cozy, and zero "stare-silently-take-notes" energy 😄
We use EFT, CBT & trauma-informed care to help you go from surviving to thriving.
https://estestherapy.com/in-peson-counseling-is-so-much-better/

03/02/2026

02/19/2026

Men, do you want to do deep work around father wounds, this is one to have on your radar.

Jacob Munhoz, Licensed Therapist, is offering a focused men’s process group designed to help men unpack unresolved dynamics with their fathers — you know, the stuff that quietly shows up in relationships, parenting, emotional regulation, and identity.

🔥 What: Men’s Therapy Group
🧠 Focus: Exploring and healing father-related dynamics
💲 Cost: $50 per session
📅 Length: 5 weeks

01/14/2026

So grateful for time spent together celebrating the season with the Estes Therapy team 🤍
It was such a joy to step away from our busy days, connect, laugh, and reflect on the care and heart this team brings to our work all year long. Moments like these remind us how special it is to do this work alongside such thoughtful, dedicated people. Cheers to a wonderful team and a bright year ahead! ✨

12/14/2025

✨ California therapists — if you ever feel that familiar knot in your stomach about being legally and ethical compliant… you’re not alone!

Between informed consent shifts, documentation requirements, and keeping our practices protected, it’s a lot to track on top of client work.
That’s why I wanted to share this training option with you — something that’s clear, digestible, and actually helps you breathe a little easier.

👉 Training Registration:
https://thehealingcollective.thinkific.com/courses/california-legal-compliance

The California Legal & Ethical Compliance Update is available online and in-person here in San Diego, so you can take it in a way that feels supportive for you. It’s designed to help us move from fear and uncertainty to clarity and confidence.
✔️ Straightforward legal guidance (without the overwhelm)
✔️ Proactive steps to stay compliant
✔️ 3CEUs
✔️ Online or in-person options
✔️Only $125

👉 In-Person San Diego Training (Therapists That W(h)ine:
https://www.meetup.com/therapists-that-wine/events/312102178/?eventOrigin=group_events_list
If legal updates tend to spike your stress (same here), this is a great way to get ahead of it and feel supported while you do. Hope you can join us — in person or from home — and feel a little more grounded & supported. 💛
— Jennine Estes Powell, LMFT