
Ci Ma
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92123
Let's Connect (858) 251-6344

Dr. Ma is Double Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry and Preventive Medicine. Bilingual, treating in both English and Mandarin Chinese 中文普通话, her track record is very successful in guiding people from diverse backgrounds through acute stress and life crises. With over 15 years of experience in major US cities, Dr. Ma has worked extensively with adult patients of 21-64, in many outpatient and hospital settings. She holds faculty position at UCSD and Chief of staff at SharpHealth, directs several outpatient programs at major San Diego hospitals and has privileges in several regional health systems, can accept pt anywhere in the state.
Dr. Ma’s training, experience and access to major California facilities make her an ideal physician for those seeking reliable continuity of care, for themselves or a loved one, each step of the way in any needed venues. She emphasizes personalized care to each individual and her menu of strategies includes teamwork with others, including PCP and therapists.
Dr. Ma is licensed in tele-health and so can see you by video call from the convenient comfort of your own home. She also has offices in San Diego for in-person sessions. Email Dr. Ma about your mental health concerns to discuss treatment goals. Note: This clinic does not use certain addictive medications, benzodiazepines and stimulants in its scope of care.
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Finances
Fees
- Initial Session Fee $500
- Standard Visit $300
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Lyra
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: California / CA134158 Ci Ma
- In Practice for 15 years
- Board Certification by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Certificate from American Board of Preventive Medicine Addiction Medicine / 2018
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Adjustment issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Bipolar Disorder
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Psychosis
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Substance Use
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
I also speak
Mandarin ,
中文普通话
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
I also speak
Mandarin ,
中文普通话
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Integrative
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Strength-Based
Location
Additional Location
UCSD office
3252 Holiday Court
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 251-6344