Therapy for Teens & Adults in Carlsbad, CA
You've held it together for everyone else.
This is the space where you don't have to.
Trauma, anxiety, EMDR, Brainspotting, and therapy intensives. In person, in Carlsbad.
Book a Free ConsultationYou Show Up For Everyone Else. What would it feel like to finally show up for yourself?
You're the one who holds it together. The one who keeps going, keeps managing, keeps showing up for everyone around you. But somewhere along the way, you stopped checking in with yourself.
Maybe you've been running on empty for so long it just feels normal. Maybe you're not even sure what you need anymore. Therapy is a place to slow down, get honest, and figure that out.
And here's something worth sitting with: the people you love get a better version of you when you do this work. More regulated. More present. Clearer in how you communicate, more able to love freely. Therapy isn't selfish. It's one of the most generous things you can do for the people who matter to you.
What Therapy Feels Like Here
A lot of people come in having already done the work on paper. They've read the books, tried the journaling, downloaded the apps. And they still feel stuck. That's not a failure of effort. It's a sign that insight alone doesn't move things the way we hope it will.
What actually shifts things is working at the level where the pattern lives, not just talking about it. That's what the work here is designed to do.
A place where you can be yourself.
You don't have to have it figured out, know exactly what to say, or pretend you're doing better than you are. You can show up exactly as you are. No performance required.
Real conversations, not just nodding.
Therapy here is interactive. I'll ask questions, share observations, offer a different angle when it's useful, and help you connect dots you might not have connected on your own. You won't be left doing all the talking while I quietly take notes.
Understanding the why behind your patterns.
We'll get curious about why certain situations, relationships, or emotions affect you the way they do. Patterns that feel frustrating or confusing today usually made sense at some earlier point in your life. When you understand where they came from, they stop feeling like character flaws and start feeling like something you can actually work with.
Gentle challenges that help you grow.
I'll validate what you're experiencing, and I may also help you question assumptions, notice blind spots, or consider a different perspective. Sometimes the most useful conversations are the ones that stretch us a little.
Going deeper than just talking.
Understanding a problem intellectually is a start, but it's rarely enough to change how it feels in your body. Depending on what you're working through, we may use EMDR, Brainspotting, or other experiential approaches to process experiences that still affect you.
Meaningful progress, not perfection.
The goal isn't to become someone who never feels anxious, overwhelmed, or uncertain. It's to develop a healthier relationship with yourself, respond differently to life's challenges, and notice real changes in how you feel and function over time.
You don't need to have it figured out before starting. You just need to be willing to look.
What Sessions Look Like
Sessions are primarily in person at my Carlsbad office. I offer two formats: 50-minute sessions weekly, or 100-minute sessions every other week.
50-Minute Session
Weekly sessions that build steady momentum over time. A good fit if you want consistent, regular support and prefer shorter, more frequent check-ins.
100-Minute Session
The format most of my clients choose. Meeting every other week for a longer, more focused session means we can go deeper and cover more ground. Especially well-suited for trauma-focused work like EMDR or Brainspotting.
Not sure which format is right for you? We'll figure it out together during your free consultation call.
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Why In-Person Still Matters
Real presence changes what's possible in the room.
Deeper attunement.
I can track what's happening in your body, not just your words. That's harder to do through a screen.
Better results with trauma work.
EMDR and Brainspotting work best in person. The equipment, the space, and the presence all matter.
Something a Zoom call can't replicate.
Healing doesn't have to be heavy every minute. There's something about laughing with someone in person that a Zoom call just can't replicate. It's part of how this works.
The space itself.
There's a private reception room where you can settle in before we start. Inside, you'll find a comfy couch, a fidget or two, and a room that's meant to feel like a place to exhale the moment you walk in.
My Carlsbad office is a calm, distraction-free space designed for presence, clarity, and real connection. 1207 Carlsbad Village Blvd. STE H Carlsbad, CA 92008
The Neighborhood
The office is in Colony Carlsbad, just east of Interstate 5 area of Carlsbad Village Drive. If you're bringing someone along, or want to decompress before or after a session, there's plenty to do within walking distance and short driving distance.
Dining on property
Two restaurants right in the building next door. Mantra Raja (Thai) and El Tejate are both steps away, perfect for a meal before or after.
Close to Carlsbad Village
The library, city hall, cafes, and shops are all visible from the building.
Close to the coast
The office is just east of the I-5, so the beach is a short drive rather than a walk. Worth the few extra minutes if you want to decompress after a session.
Easy to get to, easy parking
Right off the I-5 with easy parking. Whether you're coming from Encinitas, Oceanside, or further out, it's a straightforward drive.
Ashley DuChene, LMFT
You don't have to keep doing this alone.
A complimentary 15-minute consultation is the easiest way to find out if we're a good fit. And if I'm not the right match, I'll help you get clear on what kind of support would actually serve you best.
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You are not behind. You are not broken. You are in the middle of becoming.Yung Pueblo