Hi, I'm Priscilla (Tebelman) Nyo!

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist here in sunny San Diego, CA, specializing in mental health & family support during the early years!

Many of the parents I work with come to me feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure how to navigate challenging behaviors at home. It’s hard to juggle the latest parenting strategies, meet your family's needs, and still take care of yourself.

In our time together, I empower parents & create a safe space for families through play (because smiles & laughter only ever helps), a no judgement zone to figure out what works best for YOUR family (let's tune out the noise of comparison) & reflective processing to help you meet your goals in a way that feels good for you.

With a background in early childhood development, behavioral therapy, and mental health, I have a deep understanding of the unique challenges families with young children face. Through my years of experience, I became certified by the State of California as an Infant Family and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist.

In addition, I am a certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional through Postpartum Support International, which allows me the privilege of supporting mothers and caregivers during the unique time of welcoming a new baby into your home.

When I’m not in the office, you’ll likely find my husband and I searching for the best cappuccino in town or experimenting with cooking new recipes at home. I also love all things painting & crafts at the park.

About Priscilla

LMFT, IFECMHS, PMH-C

Reach out if you would like to connect and have an initial free consult call together!

Learn More About My Approach to Therapy:

As we work together, I will take a reflective, attachment-based, and play-infused approach in therapy to help you and your family meet your goals. Whether we’re working together individually on self-regulation skills or tackling routines and transitions with your little one, these foundations to my approach remains central to our work together.

In my practice, I draw from a variety of play-based modalities and training, including:

• Child Centered Play Therapy

• Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

• Theraplay

• Sandtray

• Art-Based Therapy Techniques

I also bring expertise from additional specialized training in:

• Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)

• Integrative Regulation Therapy (iRT), focused on attachment, neurobiology, affect regulation, and developmental theories

• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

• Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation for community supports

• Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADS)

• Parent-Child Relationship Programs such as Promoting First Relationships & Baby Cues