Therapists in San Diego, CA
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Rita Romero
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
With over 20 years of experience empowering individuals to transform their personal and professional challenges and reach their desired goals, I will bring respect, compassion and unique insight into our work together. I am licensed at the doctoral level as a Licensed Psychologist, as well having been as a licensed marriage, family and child therapist and have successfully worked with individuals, couples and families teaching them ideal ways to communicate and strengthen their family lives.Treatment is always tailored specifically to each unique individual to effectively alleviate discomfort and maximize your goal attainment.
Miyoung Son
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Reaching out for help can be challenging for many. As psychotherapy aims at positive changes you desire, I am honored to provide a safe place for your self-exploration and reflection in which you can gain your inner peace and change you long for. Being specialized in trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse and domestic violence, I can offer some resolution in your trauma work. Trauma can penetrate not only your emotional well-being but also almost every facet of your life. My warm and peaceful presence would guide you through an effective treatment you deserve. My other specialties include performance anxiety, and psychological impotence (ED).
Lisa Wyneken
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
As your therapist, I hope to assist you in finding insight with the struggles of your life; whether you are struggling with substance abuse, depression, anxiety, or the loss of a loved one. I will challenge your thought process, praise your accomplishments, and assist in educating your loved ones, during this difficult time in your life.
Jessica Rosas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Jessie (she/they) is a Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families. She has experience in dealing with a wide range of clinical and relational problems. Jessie is passionate about serving LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities.
Matt Swan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Experiencing anxiety, depression, and difficulty controlling thoughts, behaviors and emotions? Are relationship difficulties interfering with your ability to experience a fulfilling and satisfying life? If you have worked with other therapists in the past, or are considering starting for the first time, I have been where you are and understand solutions can sometimes feel unattainable. You don't want to just pay someone to listen, you want to attain and sustain improvements in all facets of your life. You deserve to experience contentment, peace and happiness, and the people closest in your life deserve to have that version of you.
Lauren VanPraag
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Is something in your life not working? Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, chronic pain? Are you stuck in a relationship that does not work or a job you don't like? I believe that therapy is a journey. I am here as your guide first in identifying what is keeping you stuck and then providing you the tools to move on. In so many ways we define who we are by our stories. And why not? They do contribute to who we are but often we can get so attached to them we can't move foward.
James McLintock
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
My counseling chair has taught me that there is nothing more painful than a broken heart or a crushed spirit. My style of counseling focuses on creating a space for safety, grace, mercy, connection, and trust—a space where my patients can be vulnerable and tell me what is troubling them. My clients and I work together to pause—take a breath—reload hope and healing—and relaunch a journey into self-care and the future.
Melissa Pinn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Maybe you have a child who has many worries or is prone to negative thinking? Maybe your child is feeling overwhelmed with emotion not knowing how to control the rage? Or maybe your teen is having difficulty connecting socially with others and forming meaningful relationships? Having a child with social and emotional challenges can be distressing for family members. Therapy can help build skills of resiliency and improve emotional awareness. I am passionate about working with children, teens, and families with anxiety, depression, ASD, and ADHD.
Love Therapy Center
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Welcome! Congratulations on beginning the first steps on your therapeutic journey. My professional training, personal background and personality allow me to offer a non-judgmental and empathic professional relationship to help guide you to the path of greater emotional and mental health. I completed a Master's in Integral Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies. My education and training are grounded in research-based approaches to help you reach your goals quickly and effectively. I believe in a holistic approach that incorporates the physical, emotional, mental, behavioral, and spiritual self.
Sol Durso
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified
My treatment approach is collaborative working with clients to discover the most helpful ways to talk about and solve their problems. I employ a Narrative and Solution Focus approach where the client is the expert on their experiences and my role is to guide through questions, suggestions and specific practices. The goal is to support you as you reconnect to your values, skills and preferences in life including people you consider family and community. We will decide if individual, couples or family therapy is best for you. You can invite others to treatment. I also collaborate with other professionals to support you and your family.
Martina Nittra Savedra
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Courage, dear heart, as life will present you with surprises and in time, you will manage each one with bravery. Our families can push our boundaries; our relationships can challenge us; and our careers can stretch us so thin. Negative self-thoughts can keep us in our heads and repeating old patterns can feel like a roller coaster of emotions. Past traumas can intrude our present; social injustices can break our community down; and gender and cultural inequalities can be an exhausting battle. Our self-care can plummet and suddenly we are not our first priority. However, you are leaning in today and making an investment in YOU!
Monica Whitlock
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
I specialize in couple and family therapy, and in working with college students. I also work with individuals experiencing professional burnout, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. My style is authentic and practical. I work collaboratively with you to help you gain clarity, perhaps think differently, and ultimately improve your quality of life. I use clinical methods informed by neuroscience that bring about symptom resolution and coherence.
Lucia R. Desoto
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
I view therapy as a very special, sacred space where my clients may begin and proceed on their journey toward health. I have extensive experience working with a host of different mental health issues. As a Christian therapist, I am able to offer not only experience and professionalism, but also provide an atmosphere of safety where clients are free to hear from God, Himself, as He brings truth which is genuine, long-lasting, and results in true healing and freedom.
Sylvia Padilla Sullivan, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
When someone significant in your life is acting out, it’s maddening. Is it them?..is it you? Regardless, something has to shift. If you're in that space with your child, partner, or someone else; you know it can be a source of real suffering. There may be anger, depression, anxiety..it is stressful at the very least. Don't do this alone. Let's talk.
Janina Scarlet
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Do you often feel disconnected from others? Do you pretend to be “fine” while you’re actually struggling on the inside? Do you have a hard time managing your trauma? I understand your pain. I specialize in working with people with PTSD, complex PTSD, as well as grief, burnout, and stress. I also work with creatives (artists, writers, illustrators, musicians, etc) who feel blocked in their creativity or struggle with the “Imposter Syndrome.”
Fleurette McNair
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MHA, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified
Do you feel the pressure of stress or anxiety from your daily routine, or that there are unresolved issues impacting your relationships? Have you been struggling and feel that now is the time to get support? You don’t have to do this alone, let me help. Life challenges can stem from previous trauma, changes in family structure, life transitions, or a host of other themes. We'll work through these together, by making our sessions uniquely yours, allowing growth through confronting the threat of fear, anxiety (and any other problem which may make you feel stuck) while developing healthier coping strategies.
Jenee Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Hi, my name is Jenee and I am a therapist providing therapy in San Diego and throughout California. who has experience working with adults whose private experiences include mood disorders, depression, anxiety, co-occurring/dual diagnosis, chemical dependency, and trauma including post-traumatic stress disorder. I have been trained in, and utilize, a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Melissa Pérez
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified
Welcome! As a Bilingual (Spanish & English), Queer Bisexual Xicana, & Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I understand that most of us want to feel seen, heard, & accepted. And although outward validation & affirmation helps, the deep work & healing lies in being able to validate & affirm ourselves, all of our identities, & lived experiences. In our lives, as we continue evolving & changing as individuals, we reach points where the coping strategies we have previously used, & that have helped us survive at one point, may no longer serve us, & can actually interfere with our ability to connect to ourselves & others.
Elizabeth Liz Perkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
*I offer online and in-person sessions for those living in California* I specialize in working with individuals. I have a particular interest in helping people who are capable of functioning well, but who suffer from depression, anxiety, or relationship issues. I work with individuals who engage in self-defeating patterns who want support negotiating life transitions. I am invested in providing compassionate support for my clients around relationships, job, and family issues. I believe therapy is like going to the gym for your mind. Together we will build your resilience to roll with life's ups and downs.
Arlene Saunders-Case
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Your future depends on what you do in the present. Making changes, no matter how small, can afford you the opportunity to increase your personal growth. For many people knowing where to start can be the greatest hurdle. For others, knowing does not always lead to "doing". Counseling is one avenue in exploring what you can do to make a difference in your life.
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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
Some of the most common types of mental health providers in San Diego are psychologists, licensed counselors, therapists, psychotherapists, and licensed clinical social workers, all of whom diagnose mental health conditions and provide individualized treatment.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in San Diego then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in San Diego then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
How to find a specialist?
You can refine your search using the filters on this page. There are several categories you can filter by to find mental health professionals with the experience you are looking for. You may want to filter for CBT Psychologists in San Diego, or Child Psychologists in San Diego.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like San Diego psychologists specializing in EMDR.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like San Diego psychologists specializing in EMDR.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in San Diego specialize in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
How to use my insurance?
Many therapists accept health insurance. Check to see if your insurance is covered. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the therapist.