De-Pathologizing & Re-Humanizing the Healing Experience
Journey Confluence operates from the belief that healing, growth, and learning emerge through relationship, reflection, and connection - honoring the intersectionality of human experiences and recognizing that there is neither a single path nor a final destination to yourself.
Journey Confluence is a San Diego-based mental health practice offering trauma-informed individual, couples, and family therapy, clinical supervision, professional consultations and trainings in San Diego and virtually throughout California.
Offering services from the perspective that you are the expert of your own life, but that doesn’t mean you should have to figure it out all on your own.
Confluence(noun): the coming together of two or more streams, rivers, or forces to create something larger and interconnected.
In nature, a confluence is the meeting place where separate rivers come together, each retaining its own course while contributing to something larger. I see healing and growth much the same way — not as a straight line, but as an evolving process shaped by the many experiences, relationships, identities, and moments that converge throughout our lives.
Confluence reflects the belief that meaningful change emerges when supported through connection, collaboration, and acknowledgment of the influence of systems & structures beyond our own individual control.
Think influence — then make it bi-directional & mutually fulfilling.
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Journey Confluence is a San Diego-based therapy, clinical supervision, consultation, and training practice offering virtual services throughout California and in-person therapy in San Diego.
Services include individual therapy, couples and family therapy, clinical supervision for associate therapists, professional consultation, clinician trainings, and community education.
Clinical areas of focus include trauma and PTSD, complex and relational trauma, OCD and obsessive-compulsive patterns, anxiety and chronic stress, identity and self-worth, life transitions, relationship and family concerns, sex and sexuality, sexual dissatisfaction and shame, and recovery from harmful relational or systemic experiences.
Journey Confluence proudly serves & works with a variety of local San Diego populations. Namely: LGBTQIA+ clients, immigrant clients, active-duty military members, veterans, military families, couples, families and individuals seeking trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, culturally responsive, and liberation-oriented mental health care.
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Clinical areas of focus include trauma and PTSD, complex and relational trauma, OCD and obsessive-compulsive patterns, anxiety and chronic stress, identity and self-worth, life transitions, relationship and family concerns, sex and sexuality, sexual dissatisfaction and shame, and recovery from harmful relational or systemic experiences.
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Yes. Telehealth sessions are available for clients located anywhere in California. Virtual therapy allows for flexibility and accessibility while maintaining the same level of care and collaboration as in-person work. Depending on your location and preferences, in-person appointments may also be available.
Telehealth can provide flexibility when life throws a curveball. Maybe you're feeling mostly okay but don't want to risk spreading illness, you're caring for someone else, traveling, or you're stuck in traffic after a meeting ran long. Rather than losing the appointment altogether, virtual sessions can often provide a helpful alternative.
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Journey Confluence works with individuals, couples, and families throughout San Diego and across California, with particular experience supporting:
Active-duty military members, veterans & military families · members of the LGBTQIA+ communities · trauma & PTSD survivors · people navigating complex or relational trauma · OCD & obsessive-compulsive patterns · attachment and family wounds · identity & self-worth concerns · sex, sexuality & intimacy concerns · major life transitions
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Trauma-focused therapy at Journey Confluence begins with a conversational, collaborative, and relational approach. Before asking you to revisit painful experiences: we focus on building genuine connection, getting to know each other in the therapeutic space, and developing the trust and safety necessary to do deeper work together.
I bring warmth, curiosity, and honesty to this process while also providing the psychoeducation, informed consent, and preparation needed to approach trauma reprocessing intentionally.
Rather than rushing toward a specific technique, we work together to determine when it is appropriate to incorporate trauma reprocessing approaches into our work. I am trained in ITR and IFS practices, and incorporate elements from various narrative, neuropsychological, somatic, and other evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches.
There is no expectation that you have the "right words" or that healing follows a linear path. Together, we can explore your experiences with curiosity, deepen your understanding of yourself and your relationships, and work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels sustainable.
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The easiest way to reach me is through the contact form on this website or via email, at laura@journeyconfluence.com. I do my best to respond to all inquiries within 1–2 business days.
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or require immediate assistance, please utilize the crisis & safety resources below:
Please note: resources marked with an asterisk below may mandate that crisis line workers report calls necessitating 'active rescue' to the police. If this is a concern, please ask about their reporting policies before sharing your situation. Those listed below without the askterisk offer transparency about their reporting/tracing policies and do not use police intervention.
*San Diego Access & Crisis Line* (888) 724-7240 (toll-free available 24 hours a day, 7-days a week)
Blackline (bipoc, lgbtq+) 800-604-584
Wildflower Alliance Peer Support (bipoc, lgbtq+, veteran support) 888-407-4515
National LGBT Help Center 888-843-4564
Trevor Project (lgbtq+)* 866-488-7386 or text 'START' to 678-678
*National DV hotline* 800-799-7233
*National Suicide & Crisis Line* 988 (call or text)
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At this time, Journey Confluence is operating as a private-pay practice. While I do offer sliding scale options, those are limited & subject to availability.
My goal is to thoughtfully expand access to care without sacrificing the relational, individualized, and human-centered approach that Journey Confluence was created to provide. While I am actively exploring which insurance panels best align with the populations I serve, the credentialing process is often lengthy and can take several months to complete.
My intention is to begin contracting with select insurance providers by Winter 2026, though timelines are ultimately dependent upon each insurance company and cannot be guaranteed.
In the meantime, I am happy to provide monthly Superbills for clients who wish to pursue out-of-network reimbursement through their existing insurance plans. Many individuals are able to receive partial reimbursement for therapy services, though coverage and reimbursement rates vary by plan.
I recognize that accessibility and affordability matter. My hope is to continue expanding options for care while preserving the flexibility, privacy, and individualized approach that are central to the work we do together. As new insurance partnerships become available, updates will be shared here and with current clients.
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I currently provide secure telehealth services to individuals throughout California.
As I prepare for several planned personal travel commitments this fall, I have intentionally chosen not to begin offering in-person appointments until I can do so consistently. This allows me to provide continuity of care without unnecessary interruptions during the start of our work together.
Beginning November 2026, I look forward to welcoming in-person clients at the HellaGood Therapy coworking office in Mission Hills, San Diego at 1111 Fort Stockton Drive, Suite #H, 92103
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Phone: 619-324-9177
Email: admin@journeyconfluence.com
Address: 1111 Fort Stockton Drive, Suite #H
San Diego, California 92103
I currently offer secure, virtual teletherapy for clients throughout California. Beginning November 2026, I look forward to welcoming in-person clients in Mission Hills, San Diego at the HellaGood Therapy Co-Working Office.
As I prepare for several pre-planned travel commitments this fall, I have intentionally chosen not to begin offering in-person appointments until I am able to do so consistently. Rather than starting in-person care only to interrupt it, I'd rather ensure that the way we begin our work together reflects the reliability and presence I strive to offer throughout our work.