Benoit Vincent

Carlsbad
Written By Amanda Prestage

LMFT

When an individual, a couple, or family members decide to share their life challenges, relational struggles, and suffering with a therapist, they seek to engage in a relationship to obtain some relief by making new meaning to their life experiences. During these interactions, we explore the workings of the minds both outside and inside the session and gain an experiential understanding of how we see ourselves and our patterns of relating to others, which opens new possibilities to experience life. My psychodynamic psychotherapy orientation is what informs me along this journey to self-understanding.

I have a License in Marriage and Family Therapy and a certificate of Associate in Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. I also trained in Core Skills of Emotionally Focused Therapy, an approach to working with couples to understand how partners can meet their needs better.

I worked in a non-profit mental health organization in clinical and school-based (elementary and middle school) settings with children and adolescents, couples, and families in person and via telehealth.

I am the President-elect of the San Diego Psychoanalytic Center from 2025 to 2027 and will be the President from 2027 to 2029. I have been a board member of this school for a decade and have been teaching classes on the Fundamentals of psychoanalytic psychotherapy to mental health professionals in the community. I also supervise Associate therapists working toward their licensure.

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Amanda Prestage
Carlsbad, Oceanside
Amanda Prestage
Carlsbad, Oceanside

LMFT / Founder

I utilize a holistic approach to treatment (bringing together the mind, body, and spirit) when working with my clients. Integrating western and eastern philosophies to treatment (if and when appropriate), I will prioritize educating you about your diagnosis and collaborate with you to create a treatment plan tailored to meet your needs and goals.

Carlsbad, Oceanside
Ashleigh Thomas
Oceanside
Ashleigh Thomas
Oceanside

LMFT

My goal is to create a welcoming and warm environment where you can feel heard and valued. Through collaboration, we will work together to address goals to meet your unique needs.

Oceanside
Benoit Vincent
Carlsbad
Benoit Vincent
Carlsbad

LMFT

I’m here to support your efforts to enhance the quality of your life by understanding what led you to experience painful states of mind and using solutions that reduce suffering instead of alleviating it. This therapeutic work contributes to personal development and transformation.

Carlsbad
Beth Sobel
Oceanside
Beth Sobel
Oceanside

MA, AMFT

I feel my purpose is to help people cope with the trauma of being human in these uncertain times. I am innately in tune with the language of emotion. I have an inherent understanding of people’s communication patterns and a gentle, approachable, non-threatening presence that provides people with a safe haven to express themselves. 

Oceanside
Jodi Schenck
Carlsbad
Jodi Schenck
Carlsbad

ASW

I bring a calm and curious presence to our sessions, aiming to create a collaborative therapeutic environment. I approach challenges holistically, acknowledging the deep connections between mind, body, and spirit, as well as the impact of relationships and environments on well-being.

Carlsbad
Josh Krolicki
Oceanside
Josh Krolicki
Oceanside

AMFT

Using a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic modalities, my goal is to help you develop resilience, navigate life’s challenges, and build lasting change on your terms. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma (PTSD), addiction, and high performance anxiety (academics, work, and sports).

Oceanside
Sachiko Yamauchi Zhang
Carlsbad
Sachiko Yamauchi Zhang
Carlsbad

LMFT

For individual adult clients, I take a solution-focused and narrative therapy approach, incorporating elements of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I aim to empower you by helping you gain control over your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so you can live a life that aligns with the person you want to be.

Carlsbad
Sarah Vita
Carlsbad
Sarah Vita
Carlsbad

AMFT

Sarah’s skill set enables her to work with patients in an engaging and uplifting way. Her approach to care highlights the connection between the body and mind. She looks forward to meeting you and supporting you on your path to healing.

Carlsbad
Shannon Ehlers
Carlsbad
Shannon Ehlers
Carlsbad

AMFT

Shannon is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who helps individuals and couples strengthen their connection to themselves and each other. Her work is grounded in attachment science and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), offering a safe space where healing and deeper bonds can naturally emerge.

Carlsbad
Toni Rivera-Watson
Carlsbad
Toni Rivera-Watson
Carlsbad

LMFT

Toni became an LMFT with the goal of providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment to a diverse group of individuals, couples, and families of all ages through an attachment lens.

Carlsbad
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