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Ci Ma
Ci Ma
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
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Ci Ma

Psychiatrist, MD, PhD

Verified by Psychology Today
San Diego, CA 92123
Let's Connect (858) 251-6344
Conveniently located in Southern California and accepting patients from anywhere in the state, Dr. Ma is Double Board Certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. She is 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 ten years of experience in major US cities, Dr. Ma has worked extensively with adult patients of all ages, in many outpatient and hospital settings. She directs several outpatient programs at major San Diego hospitals and has privileges in several regional health systems.
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 psychologists.
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.
Call or Ci Ma now for a free 15 minute consultation - (858) 251-6344

My Practice at a Glance

Southern Office

San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 251-6344

UCSD office

3252 Holiday Court

La Jolla, CA 92037

(858) 848-1616

Available both in-person and online
We only provide Video or Phone service during pandemic time. Email or Text our clinic about your mental health concerns and treatment goals.


Let's Connect (858) 251-6344

My Practice at a Glance

Southern Office

San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 251-6344

UCSD office

3252 Holiday Court

La Jolla, CA 92037

(858) 848-1616

Available both in-person and online
We only provide Video or Phone service during pandemic time. Email or Text our clinic about your mental health concerns and treatment goals.


Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $450
  • Couple Sessions $450
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
  • SHARP
  • TRICARE
  • TriWest
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Call or me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (858) 251-6344
Ci Ma
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
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please send your insurance information before we can discuss the request service.
Call or me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (858) 251-6344
Ci Ma
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today License: California / CA134158
  • In Practice for 13 Years
  • Certificate from American Board of Preventive Medicine Addiction Medicine / 2018
Call or me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (858) 251-6344
Ci Ma
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Call or me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (858) 251-6344
Ci Ma
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Adjustment issues

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Coping Skills
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Divorce
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Medical Detox
  • Medication Management
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Psychosis
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
Call or me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (858) 251-6344
Ci Ma
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Call or me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (858) 251-6344
Ci Ma
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD

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
Call or me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (858) 251-6344
Ci Ma
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Call or me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (858) 251-6344
Ci Ma
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD

Location

Primary Location

Southern Office

San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 251-6344

Additional Location

UCSD office

3252 Holiday Court

La Jolla, CA 92037

(858) 848-1616
"
We only provide Video or Phone service during pandemic time. Email or Text our clinic about your mental health concerns and treatment goals.
Call or me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (858) 251-6344
Ci Ma
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
"
We only provide Video or Phone service during pandemic time. Email or Text our clinic about your mental health concerns and treatment goals.
Call or me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (858) 251-6344
Ci Ma
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Last Modified: 1 Dec 2022