Isabella Bendix (she/her)

Accepting Clients

I’m an LMFT focused on helping clients strengthen their relationships - with partners, family, friends, and ultimately themselves.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in San Diego, CA

About My Clients

Are you tired of having the same conversation with a partner without resolution? Do you overthink how to bring up your needs and end up staying silent? Do you feel overwhelmed when conflict escalates quickly, or unsure what triggered it? Are you feeling stuck after a recent loss or major life transition? You don't have to navigate these experiences alone.

My Background and Approach

I offer evidence-based care utilizing The Gottman Method, mindfulness-based approaches, and somatic practices. As a trained systemic therapist, I take into account how individual symptoms are influenced by broader systems, such as family, romantic relationships, culture, gender, race, and sexuality. My goal is to create a warm, compassionate, non-judgmental environment where you can explore yourself, your relationships, and the world around you. I approach counseling with curiosity about your unique experiences and perspectives. Together, we will work to foster self-compassion, deepen understanding, find meaning in difficult moments, and create a path toward more fulfilling relationships. Therapy with me feels like talking to a trusted friend who can help you reach your goals using evidence-based methods. We will move beyond talk therapy to equip you with practical tools to use outside of our sessions, creating lasting change.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Many of the experiences that inform my work as a therapist come from just being human. I understand what it's like to navigate complex relationships, experience grief and loss, and feel stuck in repetitive cycles. I’m here to walk with you through these difficult moments, holding hope for your ability to change even when it feels out of reach. I'm happy you have taken the first step in your journey toward prioritizing your mental health. Finding a therapist can be a daunting process, and starting therapy with someone new can often bring anxiety. I would love to chat with you about your goals and how I can help. Send me an email or give me a call, and let’s get started!

I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $225/session

Info

Email Isabella
5252 Balboa Avenue
Suite 500
San Diego, CA 92117

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