Therapists in San Diego, CA
View neighborhoods in San Diego 
Zugiel Torres
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified
Verified
Hi there! I am a bilingual, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My journey towards becoming a therapist began over a decade ago after being stationed overseas in a remote location. As a former member of the military and a military spouse, I understand the complexity of military culture and the need for support for our military personnel and their families. I have over eight years of experience working with adults and families who have grappled with life stressors. My approach is empathetic and non-judgmental with a touch of humor, while providing a warm and inviting space where you can be yourself.

Yukiko Kawabata Hartman
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a bilingual English/Japanese psychotherapist with professional experience in academic and clinical settings in the US and Japan. I enjoy working with clients representing a wide range of age groups and socioeconomic status and diverse cultures, ethnicities, and sexual orientations. I specialize in helping clients with issues related to life transitions such as relocation, cultural adjustment, career/job challenges, relationships, family dynamics, loss, education, health, or retirement. These challenges are a part of your journey and may cause you to lose your sense of balance. Still, I believe we all have the capacity to solve our issues and the potential to grow.

Shih Chiang Tang
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Therapy is about your vision for how you would like life to be and the person you would like to embody. Hello, my name is Shih Chiang Tang, and I am a first-generation Chinese/Taiwanese-American Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). I was raised in multiple cultures within and outside of the United States, and my therapeutic ideas reflect my diverse background. I believe in a collaborative and strength-based therapeutic approach. My goal is to utilize each individual’s innate ability to pursue a meaningful life in a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic environment.

Roberto Weiss
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I am committed to use my extensive experience and the effective skills I have developed throughout my professional career in mental health to help you feel better in a short time. I have a deep understanding of why we end up suffering or are stuck and unable to get to that state of well-being we all deserve and are capable of achieving. Sometimes one just needs a little help from an expert. At a minimum, my aim is that you leave having more insight into what the problem is and how to resolve it. We can do the rest together or you can try on your own. I am confident that you will not regret the experience.

Jeffrey W Penner
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I’m a licensed Clinical Psychologist in California and have assisted people over many years with a variety of problems and issues. These have included psychological challenges such as depression and anxiety, as well as behavioral challenges such as adopting and maintaining healthy behaviors and a healthy lifestyle. Although these problems often call for different approaches, they share some important elements. We often end up feeling badly about our own thoughts, feelings, or actions and they often do not seem to make sense.

Victoria Kapper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria Kapper is a licensed psychotherapist treating children, adolescents, adults and families across California. In addition, she is affiliated with the La Jolla Therapy Center. Victoria whole-heartedly believes that the most significant indicator of successful therapy is the therapeutic relationship. Her approach is engaged, compassionate, strength-based and solution-focused. Victoria strives to create an open, respectful and safe environment where clients can address sensitive matters and experience growth, insight and change.
Not accepting new clients

Jennifer Moynihan, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I offer therapy in a non-judgmental, confidential, and empowering environment. I can provide individual therapy to help you heal from past traumas, gain healthy coping skills to deal with stress, life transitions, and relationship issues, and decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression. Along with my primary modality of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, I integrate Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy.

Kathryn Kendall - Personal Evolution Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed out or sad to the point that you can't live the life you want? Do you want to feel better & have a life worth living? Personal Evolution Psychotherapy (PEP) is a team of therapists that use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to overcome social anxiety, depression, communication & relationship issues, family conflict, panic, excessive worry & depression. Visit Us at www.PersonalEvolutionPsychotherapy.com. We provide much more than traditional talk therapy & help you get results to help control your emotions & your life. By doing this we can help more quickly. Call us today to schedule an appt.
Waitlist for new clients

Brianna Meacham
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Therapy is about exploring yourself and the way you interact with those around you to create opportunities for a greater experience in the world. This process of exploration allows you to develop an awareness of yourself, and of opportunities for growth and healing. My therapy style is eclectic, though I mostly utilize CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I believe you already have the power to be happy within you, and I will assist you in discovering that power. Therapy happens outside of the therapy room, between sessions, which means there might be homework. The catalyst for change is you!
Not accepting new clients

Kathryn Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Do you remember that children's song about going on a bear hunt? Can't go over it! Can't go under it! We've got to go through it! Life is full of situations that can leave us feeling much like this song. In working with individuals and families, including children (ages 3+) and adolescents, adults, and their caregivers, my hope is for you to find new solutions to the challenges you are facing every day. I may not be able to get you over it or under it, but I am here to help you through it.

Kristen Zimmermann
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC, CCTS-I
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you find yourself stuck in unwanted patterns? Are you overwhelmed with past experiences that seem to still be lingering? Are you wrestling with anxiety and difficult emotions? I believe that healing is possible! I believe so many of us stay stuck because we do not have the right support for healing. While having an outlet to talk or vent can be helpful, my approach involves working more directly with the root cause of the issue, which is stored in our nervous system. I enjoy helping client’s make sense of what’s going on, so we can compassionately resolve the identified problems and achieve their goals.
15 Second Videos
Kristyne Skippergosh
Brooke Hatfield
Anthony Matthews (Eft Therapist)
Jessica Lamb
Corinne Grandinetti
Rita Romero
Sean Stiller
Positive Change Counseling Center
Janina Scarlet
Susan Stennis Layton
Wendy Kessler
Sarah Cook Ruggera, LMFT
Jessie Lee
Lauren Plummer
Hudson Jones
Hannah Brooks
Hiedi Chan
Sheena Gill
Riza Loreine P Callejas
Adam Christopher Markle
Amanda Cisneros
Alan Acre
Ginny Gutman
Cynamon Weston
Gabrielle Loomis-Annett
Ryan Buchmann
Lisa Graff-Marsh LCSW
Dr. Anna Redmond
Laura Toomey
Christina M. Charlotin
Preventative Health for Happy Families!
Michelle Barahman
Grace Charlton
Cheryll Putt - EMDR and Trauma Therapist for Women
Shannon Little
Amanda L Walker
Rachel Mitchell
Michelle Fulks
Meg Semler
Sean Stiller
Alexis Sword
Dale Ayres Lcsw Sex Addiction Therapist D-B-A Connection Counseling Center
Valerie Murphy
Brooke Bartlett
Tahirih Moffett
Melissa E Munoz
Freedom Within Therapy and Wellness Center
Elizabeth A. Hill
Charles Yin
Julie H Morrell, MFT Online, Phone, & Telehealth

Christine Gottung
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hi there, I'm Christine. Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the world around you? Are you struggling to keep up with your responsibilities and relationships? I empower high-achievers to better manage anxiety and overcome feelings of burnout. Together we will identify your core struggles, restore balance, and create inner wellness. I incorporate a holistic, integrative approach to address your emotional, physical, social, and spiritual well-being. I implement mindfulness-based interventions to promote mind-body awareness and facilitate a deeper connection with your authentic self.

Haley Adams
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Haley Adams is an LMFT who earned her Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from the University of La Verne. She went on to graduate from Pacific Oaks College with a Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a specialization in trauma studies. Haley is certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Managing and Adapting Practice (MAP), and has a strong knowledge of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Haley’s diverse experience includes working with infants, children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of settings, from residential to outpatient care.

Kristyne Skippergosh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions? Do you find yourself feeling down and like you have lost the joy in life? Does worry interfere with achieving goals, work, relationships, or even your sleep? You are not alone! Life is full of challenges both big and small. Your thoughts and emotions during these times can be very misleading. Therapy is about learning who you are, how your mind operates, and how you can gain more control of it. It is about accepting the struggle and pain of life with the same willingness as your triumphs.
San Diego, CA 92117
& Online

Susan K Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My goal is to help people put their life back on track! Eating, weight and body image issues can derail a person's focus and purpose. Healing from the inside out and the outside in releases a person from the tyranny of perfection. Learning to put food and feelings into proper perspective is a realistic and achievable goal.

Jordan St Pierre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My therapy style is warm and nonjudgmental as I want all of my clients to feel they are in a safe environment when working with me. I believe in treating everyone as an individual and meeting my clients where they are during sessions. I also work with my clients in identifying their individual goals and completing unique and specific treatment plans. During my years of practice, I have identified the benefits of focusing on one's self esteem in order to improve within themselves, specifically focusing on "the here and now".

Zohreh Kermani
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Dr. Kermani is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist at a private practice. She earned her Psy.D. at the California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego. She is also certified and graduated from an advanced training program in psychoanalytic psychotherapy at SDPC. Her extended experiences are included working in residential and outpatient settings with culturally diverse individuals and various clinical presentations. She provides a modality treatment approach that draws upon psychodynamic theory to facilitate self-awareness and self-growth.
Not accepting new clients

Dr. Karin Kristensen
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. I obtained my doctorate in clinical psychology in 2000 from the California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego (CSPP). I received my Bachelor of Arts in 1992 from the University of Southern California (USC). My clinical experience includes 6 years working at the University of California at San Diego (UCSD) Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues and career-related problems.

Alicia Perzichilli
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA, MS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello there! I’m Alicia. I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, but you might also call me a compassionate guide and mind-body connector. I help women, men, and non-binary individuals, couples, and triad clients who long for a supportive space to heal what has been hurt and create an environment to thrive through meaningful connection. My clients may feel stuck in patterns and would like to develop more meaningful relationships. Or maybe they are struggling to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, or those of a loved one. Or perhaps they are beginning to process trauma.

Rebekkah Boronkay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
As a licensed clinical social worker, I have been in the field of mental health with a focus on complex trauma and substance use since 2013. When partnering with someone in therapy, my focus is relearning to care for our wounded parts with love and empathy. My clinical experience is broad; most recently my work has been with intergenerational trauma, managing emotional flooding, attachment, and creating a culturally compassionate space for Native folks.
See more therapy options for San Diego
Nearby Searches for San Diego
How can I find a therapist in San Diego?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
Learn more about how to find a therapist.
Learn more about how to find a therapist.
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.