In-Person in Encinitas and Virtual throughout California
Individuals, Couples, Marriage, and Family Therapist in California
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, or the unique pressures of military life, I offer personalized therapy to help you find clarity, build resilience, and achieve personal growth.
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves”
— Viktor E. Frankl
Does this sound familiar?
Experiencing challenges in your relationship or wanting to strengthen your connection with your partner?
Navigating separation, divorce, grief, or a major life transition?
Struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or low self-esteem?
Are you or your family navigating the unique challenges of military life, deployment, or transition?
If you’re feeling lost, disconnected, or overwhelmed by life’s demands, I’m here to help you find your way forward. You deserve support, and together, we can work to overcome these challenges.
Hi, I’m Deema Kanbaragha, a Licensed Therapist located in California.
My approach is grounded in empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a genuine commitment to helping you achieve the life you desire.
With experience across various therapeutic modalities, I gently guide you toward healing and growth in a safe, supportive environment.
In-Person & Virtual Therapy Offerings
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Individual Therapy
For adults and older teens facing challenges like anxiety, depression, or life transitions, I offer personalized therapy that uncovers the root causes of your struggles.
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Couples Therapy
Using the evidence-based Gottman Method, I help couples strengthen their emotional connection, improve communication, and resolve conflicts.
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EMDR Therapy
Trauma doesn’t have to define your future. Through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), I help clients reprocess traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact.
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Military Support
Military life comes with distinct challenges. Whether you’re a service member or a family member, I offer therapy tailored to your unique experiences.
“I cannot say enough good things about Deema at Waves of Therapy. She is wise and intuitive beyond her years and takes her practice and results seriously. She helped me get through some very difficult life changing situations more quickly than I had ever expected.”
— Former Individual Client, 60s
Recent Reviews
“My therapist, Deema Kanbaragha, has helped me navigate the last few months and I can't thank her enough. In the thick of postpartum, I sought help navigating a few difficult situations, and she has given me so many great tools and clarity. She is extremely knowledgeable, personable, and to the point. Thank you, Deema!"
— Former Individual Client, 30s
"Deema was incredible, and is the reason I now have a belief in therapy. We made truly unbelievable progress in a very short period of time, and I owe some major improvements in my life to her capabilities and care, and the work we did together. Can't recommend her enough."
— Former Military Couples Client, 30s
"We want to recommend Deema to anyone who needs help with effective communication in their relationship. Deema listened and gained a thorough understanding of our particular situation and provided us with tools to improve. And we have…and are still together and sharing more openly and with compassion. Thank you, Deema. <3"
— Former Military Couples Client, 50s
“Deema is fabulous! We love how her sessions are structured and purposeful. She uses research based methods and fosters connection and insight with her thoughtful questions and commentary. Would highly recommend Deema to any couple looking to reconnect and grow in their relationship.”
— Couples Therapy Client, 40s
"Deema has been a great therapist. She has helped me to deal with some past issues that have led to problems in my life. She is currently helping me by using EMDR to work through some trauma, which is working to help me see how some of my thinking needs to be changed. I came in to see Deema when I was really in a bad place and she helped me get out of that pit and on to a better path."
— Former EMDR Client, 50s
"Deema is an incredible couples therapist - very observant and intuitive and able to spot patterns from brief cues that most people wouldn't notice. Talking with her feels safe and inviting, and I always feel encouraged to speak my mind without needing much prompting. Her methods are engaging and she provides exercises that are great practices for people that want to communicate and relate to one another in a constructive way. I strongly recommend Deema for any couples that want to learn how to break harmful habits that create distance in their relationships.
— Couples Therapy Client, 40s
"Deema has helped me immensely in navigating circumstances (I’m coming to realize) majority people in my age range (early twenties) go through as she taught me. She builds a space of consistent validation, deeper understanding to what I truly am craving or proactive /introspective coping strategies related to anxiety or mind spiraling, and simply just gets it. Nonetheless, I feel like it is always a bouncing conversation with ending “work on it or relay to this” solutions to whatever substance I came with that day, which is exactly what I personally look for and want to leave with after therapy. I look forward to my sessions and confiding in her."
— Former Individual Client, 20s
Your healing journey begins here...
If you’re ready to take control of your life and work toward the future you deserve, let’s connect. Book a free call today to explore how I can support you on your journey to well-being. I look forward to meeting you and helping you create lasting positive change.