Therapists in San Diego, CA
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Louiza Livschitz
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe that some of the ways people developed to cope with difficult experiences in early life no longer adaptively serve them; therefore, I help clients gain insight into those patterns and develop new ways of being in order to make positive changes. I also deeply value the impact that family-of-origin and culture have on identity development, interpersonal relationships, and how one views the world. My research focused on examining the relationship between academic stress and physical health symptoms. Visit my website to read more about me and my therapeutic approach www.drlouizalivschitz.com

Cassidy Peters
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Hello and welcome! I'm Cassidy and I'm so glad you're here. Are you feeling stuck? Have you experienced trauma or struggled in relationships? How about your relationship with yourself? I work with teens, young adults, adults, and couples. I support and work with clients who may be struggling with their personal identity, gender transitioning, strained family/romantic relationships, self empowerment/self love, boundaries, and navigating partnerships. I also have a strong focus in working with female/women identifying individuals struggling with anxiety and self worth.

Michele Quanz (Sessions Available This Week!)
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Does the world feel overwhelming these days? Maybe you’re having trouble coping or not feeling like your old self. Perhaps you've been experiencing feelings of depression, anxiety, or confusion. This reality feels overwhelming and inescapable. You just simply can’t run from your mind. Your heart and soul are weighed down by exhaustion, anxiety, and weariness. It seems like happiness and relief are impossible. There’s a desire in you to live differently, but you just don’t know how to get there…

Christopher Wilhelm
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified
Verified
My humanistic style and solution focused interventions which I utilize in counseling sessions are uniquely suited for times of great stress and difficulty. Our therapeutic work will help you to develop skills and practices to reduce stress and anxiety, stabilize your mood, assist with relapse prevention, and accelerate the blossoming of self-compassion.

Kira Schetter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
It is my belief that therapy is a partnership, and if you're ready for help, together we can make strides in achieving your goals. Real and enduring change requires fresh thinking and different approaches to your old problems. I'm an eclectic therapist, meaning I use different tools from multiple treatment modalities to fit your unique circumstances and needs. My ultimate goal is to work in partnership with you to build the skills you need to achieve your objectives for yourself or for your family, and to help you make new and better choices.

John Lee Evans Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
People want straight talk from a psychologist, not psychobabble. They don’t want a passive therapist who just listens. Nor do they want a know-it-all to tell them exactly what to do. They want a competent psychologist who gives real feedback about what he sees going on. They want someone with real life experience who can relate to their problems as a professional, a parent or a child. Before becoming a psychologist, Dr. Evans had experience serving in the Peace Corps, running a business, getting married and having children.

Sean O'Hara
Psychologist, PsyD, NCAC, I, SAP
Verified
Verified
Sean O'Hara Psy.D, NCAC I, SAP is a State of California and State of Hawai'i Board Licensed Psychologist in San Diego, California and Kahului, Hawai'i, with 33 years experience with psychiatric, mental health, dual-diagnosis and crises intervention health problems. Dr. O'Hara works in Rancho Bernardo and does tele heath sessions. Dr. O'Hara travels the United States to work with clients, corporations and athletes residing in other states. Dr. O'Hara works with all populations and does diversified work with corporations, collegiate and professional sports teams, the entertainment industries and concert tours.

Sandi Knickerbocker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My mission is to help you unleash your potential. I offer a safe space to work through any trauma or fears that stand in your way. I want to help you remove any barriers between you and the person you want to be. It is an honor to work with you to help you discover your highest self. I am here to be present with you on your journey, whether you are looking to unlock your unrealized possibilities as a person, a couple or as a whole family.

Dr. Alan Acre
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Hello. I am Dr. Alan Acre, clinical psychologist and clinical director of a trauma clinic in San Diego for the past four years. If you’re looking for a quality private counseling session with a provider that cares, then you’ve come to the right place. I can help you conquer difficulties by using evidenced based treatments that will allow you to engage life with a peaceful mind, a healthy view, and joy. Learn how to stop white knuckling life's problems as you begin to feel proud of the new techniques you will use to engage family, friends, co-workers, and the world. Call me anytime for a free consult or therapist matching service.

Rada West
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Are you concerned your child is demonstrating delays in milestones, such as speech and motor skills? Is your child demonstrating symptoms of poor attention/concentration, difficulties establishing peer relationships, difficulty learning or is not progressing in school as expected? Does your child have a history of a head injury or any other medical concerns that caused a decline/loss of skills? If any of the above are a concern, then perhaps, a neuropsychological evaluation would assist in understanding your child's current functioning and specific strengths and weaknesses. Please feel free to contact me for a free phone consultation .

Center for Mental Wellness
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Whether you've had a long struggle with your emotions, or just want a little help overcoming a recent difficulty, finding the right person to help makes a big difference. We believe in combining compassion and empathy, with therapies that have been proven to work by clinical researchers. We teach children, teens, and adults effective skills for changing behaviors, and provide the support and encouragement needed along the way. Through this process, you can overcome feelings of depression, isolation, shame, and fear while also building confidence in your strengths and gaining tools to overcome future challenges.
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Michael Meister
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Accepting new clients. As a therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. I truly believe that we all have the inner guidance and resources within ourselves to figure out what it is that we want to change and how we want to change it. When you engage in a therapeutic relationship with me, I focus on your unique strengths and challenges with compassion and sensitivity. I can help you, like I have helped many others, move forward in your life and live the life that you want to live. I look forward to working with you.

Robert Hirsch
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
As a psychologist and personal coach, I view my work as a collaborative process where I join my client in defining and moving toward his or her goals and individual journey. At the heart of a strong therapeutic alliance are real trust, non-judgment and the balance of support and challenge. My own 20-year journey in practice has enabled me to more fully understand each of these important attributes. I believe that my role isn't to have the right answers, but is about having the right questions. My work remains one of the passions in my life.

Karen Mikolic
Psychologist, PhD, ABN
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Is your child struggling in school? Are you seeking compensation after an injury? Are you experiencing memory problems? I am Board Certified Neuropsychologist with over 9 years of experience in hospital settings helping patients with neurological complications after stroke, heart attack, or brain injury. If your loved one struggles with memory problems and is no longer independent, an evaluation may help your family plan for their care. Attention Deficit/ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Autism, and being Gifted, qualify for school assistance to help students succeed. Let's meet to discuss if an evaluation may help!
Mary Fox Squire
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Life can be difficult, challenging and often painful. I have been helping adults, teens and kids for over 25 years during emotionally hard times. I provide individual, family and couples therapy using a mix of orientations in a calm, safe environment. Primarily I provide psychodynamic talk therapy that is insight oriented and developmentally based. I also use cognitive behavioral strategies where appropriate. In addition I am able to offer psychological and neuropsychological assessments for ages 6 years and older. Understanding yourself and your loved ones is an essential step towards change.

Rayna Petikas
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP, BCC
Verified
Verified
I enjoy helping adult clients manage mood disorders, clarify career and life ambitions, and navigate critical transition periods. Additionally, I work with couples to help them better understand one another and improve their overall relationship, as well as more effectively manage relational conflicts and tensions. Lastly, I offer executive coaching services. It can be lonely and hard to get feedback at the top. Executive coaching provides the support of a confidant and sounding board, while creating an action plan towards further self-development.

Mary Cipriani /SD Institute For Couples & Families
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families live to their greatest potential and wholeness whether they are surviving from past hurts, trauma, depression, anxiety, or just need support. I have a passion to help couples create a deeper and more meaningful connection that will last their lifetime. In addition to being a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am a Professor in MFT at Azusa Pacific University and have a specialty in working with Couples, Sex Therapy and Sex Addicts & Partners. My practice is the San Diego Institute for Couples and Families, www.sdicouples.com.

Max Doshay
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Max Doshay believes it is of utmost importance to treat all patients holistically and examine all levels of their functioning. Incorporating a variety of evidence-based assessment methods such as the WAIS IV, MMPI 3, WRAML 3, TAT, Vineland Adaptive Scales, and Bender Visual Spatial Gestalt Test (and more!), Dr. Max and his team can help tailor an individualized treatment plan through Neuropsychological Evaluations that meets the patient’s specific wants and needs instead of applying a “one size fits all” therapeutic technique used by many in the mental health industry.

Joseph Patrick Gannon
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Please let me introduce myself: I am a well trained and experienced psychologist. I am confident that I will be able to help you with your feelings of depression and anxiety. I understand that you may have felt this way for some time and have tried to help yourself without much improvement. I use well-researched and proven techniques to empower my patients through the use of Cognitive Behavioral therapy that you will learn to make noticeable progress. You have the most control over your thoughts and behavior, you just have not learned effective ways to change them.

Marissa Guerrero
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hi, I'm Marissa Guerrero. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. More importantly, I am someone who can help guide you on your journey of healing and ignite change. I have over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health. I support individuals and families to learn new skills that have been triggered by their traumatic life experiences. I am also equipped to support you in learning how to recognize, identify and manage your emotional responses to stressful circumstances. I wholeheartedly believe that our life experiences give us the opportunity to learn new tools to help us become our better selves.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.