Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Counseling Partner in Encinitas, CA
North County Counseling Associates is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for individuals seeking personal growth and emotional well-being. With over 30 years of experience, our practice combines compassionate care with evidence-based approaches to address depression, anxiety, and life transitions. We specialize in supporting clients through fertility, postpartum challenges, aging, and the complexities of the sandwich generation. Our expertise extends to family dynamics, parenting support, and counseling for adolescents and young adults navigating emotional conflicts.Additionally, we offer specialized care for those coping with illness, medical crises, grief, and loss. Our team includes licensed professionals with advanced training in trauma, substance abuse, and eating disorders, employing therapies like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based interventions. We serve Encinitas, Carlsbad, Solana Beach, Del Mar, and the broader San Diego area, prioritizing personalized care and client-centered outcomes.
Services
Therapy for Depression
Anxiety Counseling
Relationship Counseling
Family Issues
Parenting Support
Grief Counseling
Stress Management
PTSD Treatment
Substance-use Disorders
Eating Disorders
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in mental health counseling.
- Our team specializes in trauma, substance abuse, and eating disorders.
- We employ evidence-based treatments like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness.
- We serve active-duty military, veterans, and their families.
- Our practice focuses on personalized, client-centered care.
Services
Therapy for Depression
Our depression therapy provides personalized strategies to manage symptoms and improve emotional well-being. Using evidence-based techniques like CBT and mindfulness, we help clients regain motivation and reconnect with life. This service is ideal for individuals struggling with persistent sadness, loss of interest, or hopelessness.
Anxiety Counseling
We offer targeted anxiety counseling to reduce overwhelming worry and physical symptoms. Through cognitive-behavioral approaches and stress management tools, clients learn to navigate triggers and build resilience. This service supports those experiencing generalized anxiety, panic attacks, or social anxiety.
PTSD Treatment
Specialized PTSD treatment includes Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy for trauma survivors. We address military-related trauma, sexual assault, and other distressing events, helping clients process experiences and reduce symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
Family Issues
Family counseling resolves conflicts and improves communication among members. We address estrangement, parenting challenges, and life transitions, fostering healthier relationships through collaborative problem-solving and emotional support for all generations.
Substance-use Disorders
Our addiction counseling combines individual therapy and behavioral interventions to address substance abuse. Focusing on root causes and coping skills, we support recovery from alcohol, drug, or behavioral addictions while promoting long-term sobriety and wellness.
People
Davida Shreiber
Director, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Davida Shreiber, LCSW, has 30+ years of experience in mental health, specializing in life transitions, grief, and family dynamics. She holds a Master's from Columbia University and focuses on creating a nurturing space for client growth.
Stephanie Raducha Brown
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Stephanie Raducha Brown, PsyD, specializes in trauma, PTSD, and eating disorders. She completed VA Hospital training and uses evidence-based therapies like CPT and PE to support military personnel and civilians in overcoming emotional challenges.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, and family therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, and eating disorders.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept most major insurance plans; verify your coverage by calling your provider or checking our website.
Are your services confidential?
Yes, all sessions are confidential except in cases of imminent harm or legal requirements.
What is your cancellation policy?
A full session fee applies for missed appointments without 24-hour notice.
Do you specialize in military/veteran care?
Yes, we have expertise in treating PTSD, moral injury, and trauma for active-duty and veterans.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Request an appointment online or call us directly at (760) 519-7116.
