About Dr. Jean Ybarra
CA PSY19968
Dr. Ybarra earned her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University GSEP. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) from California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego.
She has been licensed in psychology since 2004. However, she has worked in the field of psychology for over two decades. Dr. Ybarra has worked with a diverse population of people and their challenges in outpatient and hospital settings, group homes, clinical settings, and private practice.
Through her work and experiences, she has developed a nonjudgmental, strength-based approach to psychotherapy. Dr. Ybarra believes in leading her clients down a path that she has walked, helping them reach their highest potential.
Her belief that each person has the ability to grow and heal from their situations comes from a foundation based on the universal principles that we are each an architect of our own future and that each person is capable of growth and change to the extent that the change is desired.
She thrives in working with inquisitive people and enjoys teaching, having supervised several pre-doctoral interns, as well as master’s level interns, as they earned their hours towards licensure. She also enjoys working collaboratively with other mental health and medical professionals to learn more as well as to give her clients the best efforts in their healing journey.
"I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These are your greatest treasures. Simple in actions and in thoughts..." Lao Tzu
About Phillip
Phillip Ybarra, MA, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor #12138
I earned his Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology at National University in San Diego. I am currently credentialed through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I have over two decades counseling clients on their journey.
I specialize in working with people who are navigating current or past trauma, using EMDR Therapy as one of my primary tools. I also provide both family and individual therapy, always approaching my work from a client-centered perspective. My goal is to help build a genuine sense of agency in each person I work with—empowering you to feel more in control of your healing journey and your life.
I also bring extensive experience working with clients facing substance use disorders. I understand that these challenges often intersect with trauma and other life experiences, and I'm committed to creating a supportive space where we can address what you're going through in a way that honors your unique story and strengths. Whether you're dealing with past wounds, current struggles, or both, I'm here to walk alongside you as you work toward the changes you want to see in your life.
In this approach, my role isn't to diagnose problems and prescribe solutions, but rather to walk alongside you as a compassionate, authentic presence. I offer what Carl Rogers called "unconditional positive regard"—accepting you fully without judgment—along with deep empathy and genuine understanding. This creates an environment where you feel truly heard and valued, which itself can be profoundly healing.
It's particularly effective because it honors your autonomy and trusts your capacity to heal, rather than positioning you as someone who needs to be "fixed." The relationship itself becomes a model for healthy connection and a foundation from which real change can emerge.