
Dr. Azita Hickey
Psychologist, PhD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
13 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92129
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I am a clinical psychologist dedicated to providing accessible therapy for individuals facing challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, family and identity conflicts, women’s health, and perinatal mental health. With a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, my research has focused on neuroscience and the impact of microaggressions on marginalized communities. As an Iranian-Salvadoran child of immigrants, I bring a deeply multicultural perspective to my work. My practice is further enriched by post-doctoral specializations in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and advanced expertise in fertility and postpartum care.
I welcome individuals of all genders and have a deep commitment to working with marginalized populations, ensuring a safe and inclusive space for your healing. My approach is rooted in evidence-based therapeutic modalities, tailored to your unique goals and challenges. I have extensive training in women's mental health and psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
I firmly believe that every individual possesses the capacity for true positive change. Together, we will build a strong therapeutic alliance, creating a safe, trusting environment where transformation can occur more swiftly and effectively. If you're ready please reach out via email for more information. We are currently accepting new clients.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Medicare
- Optum
- TRICARE
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Email me or call with questions - (619) 771-0514

Dr. Azita Hickey
Psychologist, PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY30683 Azita Hickey
- In Practice for 13 Years
- Certificate from Fertility Counseling Postgraduate Course/ Sharon Covington, MSW and Linda Applegarth, EdD 2020
- Certificate from San Diego Psychoanalytic Society & Institute / Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy 2020
- Attended California School of Professional Psychology, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, Graduated 2017
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
13 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Take the first step to help. Call now - (619) 771-0514

Dr. Azita Hickey
Psychologist, PhD