Therapists in San Diego, CA
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Brandi Ducote
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LAADC, SEP
Verified
Have you been using drugs/alcohol, or other forms of unhealthy emotion management (workaholism, perfectionism, obsessive-compulsive tendencies) to numb or escape overwhelming emotions? Does it feel like you’ve tried everything and just can’t seem to become unstuck? If so, Somatic Experiencing may be for you.
David Jaffe, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Are you feeling stuck, unsatisfied in life? Do you feel like each day is a fight because you are overrun by sadness, anxiety, hopelessness, and anger? Regardless of your circumstances, please know that you have come to the right person. My name is Dr. David Jaffe and I am a licensed clinical psychologist that has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. I can help you to cope with negative emotions more effectively, reduce stress, improve sleep, focus, overall health and well being, reach personal/professional goals, reduce interpersonal conflict, and cope with past trauma more effectively.
Elizabeth Cowell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified
I work with clients who want a more collaborative approach. I tend to be more conversational and laid back. I am also very patient and will respect your timeframe. Not everyone wants to address the hard parts right away. I enjoy working with clients who are consistent and put in the work. I work with trauma/PTSD, high conflict divorce, children and adolescents, families, and couples.
Maribel Higuera
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Do you find yourself struggling in your relationships, worrying all the time, or dealing with depression? Perhaps you have a loved one struggling with similar issues. Facing these current struggles can be painful, scary and overwhelming, but you do not have to do it alone. I am interested in joining you to face these current struggles and find solutions tailored to your unique circumstance. I have experience working with couples, individual adults, children and adolescents facing relationship conflict, trauma, parenting issues, domestic violence, school problems, depression and anxiety. I am bilingual in both English and Spanish.
Julie Kyker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
COUPLES: Are you struggling with feeling close and connected with your partner or other loved ones? Do you feel like you get caught in the same cycle over little (and big) topics? Do you want to become best friends and lovers again? INDIVIDUALS: Do you want to feel more free to be yourself? More confident in your choices? Perhaps there are some emotional wounds that need healing and/or you need to feel less alone with yourself and with those you love. ALL: Do you want to love and respect the opposite sex (or your own) better? Feel safer in relationships again? It's never too late to uncover your true self and to truly live.
Gabi Kass
LPC Intern, MS, APCC
Verified
I understand that the road to parenthood does not always go as planned. It may include difficulty trying to conceive, pregnancy and/or birth complications, pregnancy loss, or rough postpartum periods. It can bring up some unexpected feelings like crying frequently, feeling overwhelmed and depressed, feeling disconnected, feelings of guilt/blame, having scary thoughts, lack of support, relational challenges and general difficulties with adjustment to pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum periods.
Maren Jorgensen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
I believe that receiving therapy should no longer be taboo. Confiding in others and receiving professional help is something we all do in many facets of our life. Most of us see a doctor or go get our car fixed when we have issues with our physical health or a tire is loose, so why not see a therapist to help improve our mental health?
Justyna Wawrzonek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified
As a therapist, my goal is to help you live your life to it's fullest potential, in whatever way that may look for you. For many of us, unwanted emotions, thoughts, or behaviors get in the way and create roadblocks or barriers. My goal is to help you identify what keeps you feeling stuck in your life and, together, create simple solutions so that you can live a life that feels authentic and fulfilling.
Carri Barish
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Welcome -Help is Here! Currently accepting NEW clients and to BEST serve you also offer early morning and evening appointments.
Transpersonal Relationship Growth
PhD, MA, BA
Transpersonal Relationship Growth was founded by myself, Dr Cheryl Demalignon in 1987. I have been helping individuals, couples and families to better their relationships by having them improve their personal identity and increase their self esteem. We attract those relationships with others that mirror our love or dislike for ourselves. The quality of your life, the things you chose to do that provide growth and meaningfulness determine the degree of harmonious interpersonal connections you establish with others.
Siri Hadland
Psychologist
Verified
Learning why we think, feel, and act the way we do is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves. From there, we gain the ability to adjust, grow, connect, and show up in the world as our most authentic selves. In addition to the listed disorders I treat, I love working with women's issues, relationship issues, phase of life issues, religious trauma, and the LGBTQ+ population.
Sherry Kalish
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
Welcome! My practice is devoted to individuals, families, and couples. I strive to help my clients feel empowered through life, feel safe to be their authentic selves, and work through trauma. It is an honor to work with my clients and help them move through tough emotions and trauma from the past and present. I aim to help my clients heal and feel a weight lifted off their shoulders. My goal is to help my clients build authentic relationships with themselves along with their friends and family.
Miranda Millican, Couples Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
I consider myself to be a “down to earth” couples therapist with an open and relaxed style that helps the couples I work with feel at ease with me right away. I have a genuine relationships with couples and often my sessions are filled with laughter, tears, silly moments and deep break throughs. I love to see my couples walking out of my office holding hands, looking at each other with more gratitude, with a new hope for the future. I have a trauma informed approach that helps my couples understand the origins of their thoughts and behavior within the relationship.
Kathleen Huff
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT
Verified
I know you are an expert on you! I collaborate with you and help you create a happier, healthier life. I am here to learn and understand your own unique lived experiences. My passion is for play, art and mindfulness, and I bring these into the therapeutic space. I also work to reflect on the larger social systems that impact us. I enjoy working with children, teens, young adults, the family system and those struggling with anxiety, low mood, and perfectionism. I also love assisting parents navigate their child's needs to help everyone in the family live a more peaceful and happy life.
David Lipsitt
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
⯌ Providing remote or in-person evaluations (neuropsychological, neurodevelopmental, psychoeducational). ⯌ Serving children, adolescents, adults. ⯌ Offering parenting consultations. ⯌ SPECIALIZING in: ⯌ Impact of emotional wellness on learning (& vice-versa). ⯌ Strengths-based, non-pathologizing approach. ⯌ Strategies for ADHD, learning differences (i.e., dyslexia, intellectual giftedness), anxiety, temperamental & sensory sensitivity (i.e., highly sensitive children), autism spectrum/neurodiversity, stress management, time management, & emotional wellness. ⯌ Licensed in CA, MA, and HI.
Jennifer Moynihan, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Verified
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.
Genia Guerra
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ASW
Verified
Happy you are starting your therapy journey! My name is Genia (pronounced Gina) Guerra and I have a strong interest in helping individuals who are striving to understand and grow within themselves while navigating life’s obstacles. I’ve worked in various settings ranging from university counseling centers, community mental health and crisis centers. I have extensive experience working alongside diverse populations, ages, and cultural backgrounds. I have seen clients living with depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem concerns, life stressors and transitions, grief and loss, and family stressors.
Claudia Salazar
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified
My name is Claudia Salazar. I am a bilingual therapist in Spanish and English. I am experienced in working with individual and families of all ages. I have experience working with LGBTQ, a wide range of ethnicities, ages, and cultural backgrounds. I enjoy working with my clients to help build the skills needed to make lasting and positive changes.
Victoria Kapper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
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. She holds a temporary license to provide teletherapy services to residents of Indiana (TS0001420). 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.
Stephanie Orbon
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Anxiety and stress can get in the way of living your best life. Taking the step to start therapy may be uncomfortable, but being willing and open to try new things can lead to growth and allow you to live a life that is important to you. It is my priority to provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment where you can begin this process. Working together, we can find ways to overcome difficulties and build meaning in your life. I want to help you find your true self and live the life you want to lead.
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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.