Welcome to Focus Therapy (more about the name).  Focus Therapy is owned and operated by Jay Wick, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and located in Encinitas, California. 

If you really take a look at how we spend the majority of our time throughout our lives, you start to notice that we dedicate an overwhelming amount of effort to two major areas: developing and maintaining intimate relationships, and developing and maintaining a healthy work/life balance. Each of these present their own independent challenges, yet more often than not we find we’re in over our heads trying to simultaneously navigate both. This is not an easy task for anyone! 

It’s probably a fair assumption that most of us have experienced a significant amount of distress, at one point or another, in regards to these two areas. From my experience, both personally and professionally, it’s when these areas of life become too overwhelming that we start to notice an increase in struggles with anxiety and depression like symptoms.  In these times it’s also not uncommon for people to turn to substances (alcohol/drugs), or other unhealthy coping mechanisms in order to ease some of the discomfort experienced. 

For some of us these challenges will increase and decrease in intensity, similar to the ebb and flow of the tides. For others, it may feel like the tide has always been high and you have been treading water for years. Whether temporary or persistent, reaching out for support in times of need can make all the difference. It’s not always easy, and often very scary, to make that call. But, please know that I always do my very best to create a nonjudgmental and safe space when you are ready. 

Coming Into Focus Blog

The content of MY BLOG is largely comprised of writings related to these two topics. Please feel free to have a look, and check back frequently as I update it with useful information often. 

Coming into Focus Podcast!

THIS PODCAST aims to share inspiring stories of individuals who have faced significant life challenges and celebrates the resiliency we all are capable of. Episodes also feature interesting topics in the field of mental health, told by other therapists, coaches, shaman, gurus and those with an overall purpose to facilitate change and healing.