Support for parents, without the stress of finding childcare
Therapy designed for real life.
Finding time for therapy as a parent can feel impossible. Between childcare, schedules, and the mental load of everyday life, getting support often becomes the last priority.
Through our partnership with The Cove in Carlsbad, parents can access therapy with optional on-site childcare just steps away, making it easier to slow down, breathe, and focus fully on themselves during session.
Our space was intentionally created to feel calm, grounded, and restorative with a modern coastal atmosphere that supports emotional safety, connection, and healing.
Clinical Expertise
Specialties & Evidence-Based Training
Trauma-Informed & Nervous System Focused
A safe, grounded approach to healing.
We work from a trauma-informed lens, helping you understand your nervous system and past experiences show up in the present.
During our time, we’ll build awareness and create a sense of safety at a pace that feels right for you.
Attachment & Relationship-Focused Therapy
Helping you feel more connected to yourself and others.
Our relationships shape how we experience the world.
We use attachment-based and relational approaches to help you better understand patterns in your relationships, improve communication, and feel more secure and connected.
Evidence-Based & Skill-Building Approaches
Therapy that goes deeper than just talking.
We use approaches like Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and somatic, trauma-informed work to help you understand your patterns, feel more regulated, and create real change in your relationships.
Affirming, Inclusive, and Identity-Aware Care
A space where all parts of you are welcome.
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We offer an affirming and inclusive environment for individuals and couples of all identities, including LGBTQIA+ clients and diverse relationship structures.
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Whether you’re exploring identity, navigating relationships, or seeking support, therapy is a space where you can show up fully as yourself.
Meet Your Therapists
Johanna Crespin, LCSW
Founder, Clinical Director & Psychotherapist
Johanna Crespin is a licensed clinical social worker with advanced training in trauma, perinatal and postpartum mental health, LGBTQIA+ affirming care, women’s mental health, and support for neurodiverse clients. She received her clinical training through a top-ranked graduate program and has extensive experience working in crisis response, emergency mental health, and community-based care.
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Her approach blends evidence-based therapies including Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), somatic and trauma-informed work to help clients better understand their emotions, relationships, and nervous systems in a way that feels grounded, supportive, and practical for everyday life.
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Johanna is especially passionate about supporting overwhelmed parents, individuals navigating trauma and identity, and couples who want to feel more connected and understood. She offers a warm, compassionate space where clients can slow down, feel safe being fully themselves, and begin creating meaningful, lasting change.
David Crespin, ASW
Co-Founder & Associate Therapist
David Crespin is an Associate Clinical Social Worker and co-founder of Therapy Turtle who specializes in supporting fathers, parents, couples, and families navigating stress, relationship challenges, and intergenerational trauma.
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His background includes emergency mental health, suicide prevention services, community mental health therapy, child welfare work, and father-focused community programming. David has extensive experience working alongside children, parents, and families in both clinical and community settings, giving him a deep understanding of family dynamics, emotional wellness, and the challenges many people carry behind the scenes.
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David’s approach is warm, grounded, and relationship-focused. He integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), solution-focused therapy, family systems approaches, and couples work to help clients better understand themselves, strengthen communication, and build healthier, more connected relationships.
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Our Sessions
Sessions are 55 minutes and available both in person in Carlsbad and virtually throughout California. In-person therapy is offered in a calm, supportive space designed to help you slow down, feel grounded, and fully focus on yourself. Optional on-site childcare is available through our partnership with The Cove for an additional cost.
Our Locations
- In-Person: Carlsbad, CA
- Virtual: State-wide (California)
- Childcare: Available via The Cove
Fees & Insurance
We believe mental health support should feel accessible and grounded in real life.
Insurance Accepted
Aetna
Anthem
Blue Cross California
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA
Carelon
Horizon
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Humana Medicare Advantage
Military OneSource
Oxford
Optum
Providence Health Plan
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare
Individual Session Fee
Private Pay
$175