Italian Therapists in San Diego, CA

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Dr. Janet Ricci Elkun
Psychologist, PsyD, MS, CCHt
San Diego, CA 92108
Waitlist for new clients
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, or emotional disconnection — struggling with symptoms your body and mind can no longer ignore. You're looking for someone who truly sees you and understands your experience on every level. I work with adults (18+) ready to look inward and heal. Even if it feels intimidating, you know you want to feel more grounded and whole. Together, we’ll create a safe, compassionate space for deeper healing and self-understanding.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, or emotional disconnection — struggling with symptoms your body and mind can no longer ignore. You're looking for someone who truly sees you and understands your experience on every level. I work with adults (18+) ready to look inward and heal. Even if it feels intimidating, you know you want to feel more grounded and whole. Together, we’ll create a safe, compassionate space for deeper healing and self-understanding.
(760) 281-0180 View (760) 281-0180
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Dr. Micol Gonella
Psychologist, PsyD
San Diego, CA 92127
Transitions are a part of life; but that doesn't mean they can't be quite a lot to handle! I specialize in helping individuals cope with transitional phases, whether that means adjusting to new environments and cultures, adjusting to changes that come with age, adjusting to a new school or job, or even adjusting to life with an acquired disability. Every individual at some point in their lives goes through an adjustment, and although many are perfectly poised to handle it well on their own, it never hurts to have some help during these difficult times.
Transitions are a part of life; but that doesn't mean they can't be quite a lot to handle! I specialize in helping individuals cope with transitional phases, whether that means adjusting to new environments and cultures, adjusting to changes that come with age, adjusting to a new school or job, or even adjusting to life with an acquired disability. Every individual at some point in their lives goes through an adjustment, and although many are perfectly poised to handle it well on their own, it never hurts to have some help during these difficult times.
(858) 321-8493 View (858) 321-8493
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Sol Durso
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
5 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
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.
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.
(619) 663-5910 View (619) 663-5910
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alo·ha psych
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD, LMFT, LCSW
San Diego, CA 92108
Alo•ha Psych Associates is a multidisciplinary group of licensed psychologists and therapists providing behavioral healthcare across California and Hawaii. Our practice is grounded in the “aloha spirit,” drawing on Hawaiian concepts like ‘alo’ (presence), ‘ha’ (breath of life), ‘mana’ (healing energy), and ‘ohana’ (family and connectedness) to guide compassionate, collaborative care to individuals, families, and couples. We offer services in a variety of settings including offices, hospitals, primary care facilities, treatment centers, and telehealth to ensure accessible, continuous care for clients.
Alo•ha Psych Associates is a multidisciplinary group of licensed psychologists and therapists providing behavioral healthcare across California and Hawaii. Our practice is grounded in the “aloha spirit,” drawing on Hawaiian concepts like ‘alo’ (presence), ‘ha’ (breath of life), ‘mana’ (healing energy), and ‘ohana’ (family and connectedness) to guide compassionate, collaborative care to individuals, families, and couples. We offer services in a variety of settings including offices, hospitals, primary care facilities, treatment centers, and telehealth to ensure accessible, continuous care for clients.
(619) 914-6628 View (619) 914-6628
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Dalija Dragisic
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
San Diego, CA 92103
Relationships are incredibly complicated, and relationship issues can have profound impact on your quality of life. Anxiety and depression may be the result of unhealthy relationship dynamics, or may be caused by typical stressors such as financial problems or disagreements about raising children. If you are having difficulties in your current relationship, or if you are trying to understand past relationship struggles, I am qualified to help you. I work with couples and individuals engaging in high conflict, affairs, issues of past trauma, parenting, depression, anxiety, substance addiction, divorce, or criminal concerns.
Relationships are incredibly complicated, and relationship issues can have profound impact on your quality of life. Anxiety and depression may be the result of unhealthy relationship dynamics, or may be caused by typical stressors such as financial problems or disagreements about raising children. If you are having difficulties in your current relationship, or if you are trying to understand past relationship struggles, I am qualified to help you. I work with couples and individuals engaging in high conflict, affairs, issues of past trauma, parenting, depression, anxiety, substance addiction, divorce, or criminal concerns.
(619) 547-0175 View (619) 547-0175
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Dr. Lara Zappaterra
Psychologist, PhD
San Diego, CA 92117
Waitlist for new clients
Hello and Welcome. I have over a decade of practice in individual, adolescent, and couples therapy. I specialize in treating mood or anxiety difficulties, trauma, childhood trauma, relational difficulties, life stressors, or life and identity transitions. My passion is to help you live authentically- experiencing relief, resilience, self-compassion, and increased emotional freedom. We often learn strategies through life to keep us safe, but those strategies may hold us back in our present. It is in our relationships that we learned these strategies; it is through a therapeutic relationship that we re-learn, re-parent, and heal.
Hello and Welcome. I have over a decade of practice in individual, adolescent, and couples therapy. I specialize in treating mood or anxiety difficulties, trauma, childhood trauma, relational difficulties, life stressors, or life and identity transitions. My passion is to help you live authentically- experiencing relief, resilience, self-compassion, and increased emotional freedom. We often learn strategies through life to keep us safe, but those strategies may hold us back in our present. It is in our relationships that we learned these strategies; it is through a therapeutic relationship that we re-learn, re-parent, and heal.
(858) 956-7579 View (858) 956-7579
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Sonia Palmer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
5 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92121
I specialize in EMDR therapy for the treatment of trauma, PTSD, high emotionality, Borderline Personality traits, and mood disorders. I have extensive experience working with men's mental health and domestic violence. I have a warm, safe and compassionate approach. My clients are resilient, often trauma survivors, and possess a high level of intelligence. They have an intrinsic understanding of their needs but may require guidance or a supportive space to overcome obstacles and progress in their journey. I am here to foster a secure and supportive environment where you can delve into your deepest thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
I specialize in EMDR therapy for the treatment of trauma, PTSD, high emotionality, Borderline Personality traits, and mood disorders. I have extensive experience working with men's mental health and domestic violence. I have a warm, safe and compassionate approach. My clients are resilient, often trauma survivors, and possess a high level of intelligence. They have an intrinsic understanding of their needs but may require guidance or a supportive space to overcome obstacles and progress in their journey. I am here to foster a secure and supportive environment where you can delve into your deepest thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
(858) 786-0381 View (858) 786-0381
LifeStance Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
San Diego, CA 92108
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
(619) 901-2085 View (619) 901-2085
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Christina Huang
Psychologist, PhD
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
Life is hard. Sometimes, life can seem unbearable, especially when difficult events like trauma, loss, or relationship conflicts happen and lead to depression and anxiety. During difficult times, you may believe that you have no choice but to suffer in secret, especially with the continuing stigma of mental health issues. However, I want you to know that you don't have to suffer on your own. Seeking therapy can be a daunting and scary process, and finding the right psychologist for you can be difficult and confusing.
Life is hard. Sometimes, life can seem unbearable, especially when difficult events like trauma, loss, or relationship conflicts happen and lead to depression and anxiety. During difficult times, you may believe that you have no choice but to suffer in secret, especially with the continuing stigma of mental health issues. However, I want you to know that you don't have to suffer on your own. Seeking therapy can be a daunting and scary process, and finding the right psychologist for you can be difficult and confusing.
(858) 251-0915 View (858) 251-0915
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Giulia Marcone
Marriage & Family Therapist, Giulia , Marcone
Online Only
Hi there, I'm Giulia! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I provide individual, couples, family, children and youth counseling in a tele-therapy format or walk and talk therapy when clinically appropriate. It would be my privilege to offer a safe and collaborative space for bringing change and growth that will move you towards your desired goals in life.
Hi there, I'm Giulia! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I provide individual, couples, family, children and youth counseling in a tele-therapy format or walk and talk therapy when clinically appropriate. It would be my privilege to offer a safe and collaborative space for bringing change and growth that will move you towards your desired goals in life.
(619) 940-1197 View (619) 940-1197
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Chiara Franco
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92121
I offer therapy in English, Spanish and Italian.
Healing and change are possible, even when it feels like nothing works. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or unsure of who they are becoming. Some are navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, or past relational pain—including dysfunctional relationship patterns—while others are moving through life and women’s transitions, parenting, and shifting roles that can bring exhaustion, guilt, or a sense of losing oneself. You want to feel understood, regain clarity, and reconnect with what truly matters—without trying to “fix” yourself.
I offer therapy in English, Spanish and Italian.
Healing and change are possible, even when it feels like nothing works. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or unsure of who they are becoming. Some are navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, or past relational pain—including dysfunctional relationship patterns—while others are moving through life and women’s transitions, parenting, and shifting roles that can bring exhaustion, guilt, or a sense of losing oneself. You want to feel understood, regain clarity, and reconnect with what truly matters—without trying to “fix” yourself.
(442) 233-3136 View (442) 233-3136
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Eszter Kalman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92116
Motherhood changes everything: your body, your identity, your relationships, even how you see yourself. If you’re struggling with postpartum anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, birth trauma, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, please know this: you’re not broken! You’re human, and you deserve support. I’m a perinatal therapist (LCSW, PMH-C) offering therapy for pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood transitions. I help moms heal from anxiety, overwhelm, and trauma so they can feel calm, connected, and confident again.
Motherhood changes everything: your body, your identity, your relationships, even how you see yourself. If you’re struggling with postpartum anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, birth trauma, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, please know this: you’re not broken! You’re human, and you deserve support. I’m a perinatal therapist (LCSW, PMH-C) offering therapy for pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood transitions. I help moms heal from anxiety, overwhelm, and trauma so they can feel calm, connected, and confident again.
(619) 494-2830 View (619) 494-2830
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Lodovica Guidarelli
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92192
Do you feel constrained by the demands of your problem? Is it affecting your relationships, your profession, or your overall satisfaction with life? You hold the power to bring the change you seek. I work collaboratively with individuals, couples, and families on a wide variety of issues, including relationship issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD, parenting, ADHD, academic/work-related stress, identity development, acculturation, couple and family dynamics.
Do you feel constrained by the demands of your problem? Is it affecting your relationships, your profession, or your overall satisfaction with life? You hold the power to bring the change you seek. I work collaboratively with individuals, couples, and families on a wide variety of issues, including relationship issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD, parenting, ADHD, academic/work-related stress, identity development, acculturation, couple and family dynamics.
(858) 465-7008 View (858) 465-7008
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Claudia Orsi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
Our story affects the way we define our identities and give meaning to our lives. Sometimes our stories become a barrier to living our lives to the fullest and finding fulfillment in our relationships. I focus on empowering you to re-story your experiences so you can move out of limiting interpretations and arrive at, or renew, your preferred identity that is congruent with your values.
Our story affects the way we define our identities and give meaning to our lives. Sometimes our stories become a barrier to living our lives to the fullest and finding fulfillment in our relationships. I focus on empowering you to re-story your experiences so you can move out of limiting interpretations and arrive at, or renew, your preferred identity that is congruent with your values.
(619) 431-4982 View (619) 431-4982
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Dr. Sara Giglio Patterson
Psychologist, PhD
San Diego, CA 92117
Dr. Sara Patterson is a licensed clinical psychologist, PSY26584, specializing in the therapeutic care and psychological treatment of adults, college students, and adolescents navigating Mood and Anxiety Disorders as well as grief and loss, relationship challenges, and life transitions using a solution focused application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Her primary treatment approach focuses on tailoring empirically supported treatments to individuals' needs and using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to increase effective coping strategies.
Dr. Sara Patterson is a licensed clinical psychologist, PSY26584, specializing in the therapeutic care and psychological treatment of adults, college students, and adolescents navigating Mood and Anxiety Disorders as well as grief and loss, relationship challenges, and life transitions using a solution focused application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Her primary treatment approach focuses on tailoring empirically supported treatments to individuals' needs and using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to increase effective coping strategies.
(858) 943-2871 View (858) 943-2871
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Keri Rosen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, LCSW, RPT
San Diego, CA 92123
When you are worried that your child is not at their best and may be suffering from symptoms of depression, anxiety or behavioral problems, it can be difficult to know what to do. Making the decision to put your child in therapy can be a difficult one that comes along with fear of judgement, failure and anxiety. At the same time, we want what is best for our children and we want them to grow and succeed in life. It is my goal to assist children and families to be healthy, happy and thriving.
When you are worried that your child is not at their best and may be suffering from symptoms of depression, anxiety or behavioral problems, it can be difficult to know what to do. Making the decision to put your child in therapy can be a difficult one that comes along with fear of judgement, failure and anxiety. At the same time, we want what is best for our children and we want them to grow and succeed in life. It is my goal to assist children and families to be healthy, happy and thriving.
(619) 780-1596 View (619) 780-1596
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Foresight Mental Health California
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Serves Area
Foresight Mental Health’s integrated team of professionals includes licensed therapists and psychiatric providers dedicated to working with clients to provide individualized and personal care. We believe in providing care that is accessible and affordable, which is why we are in network with most major insurers and provide both telehealth and in-person services.
Foresight Mental Health’s integrated team of professionals includes licensed therapists and psychiatric providers dedicated to working with clients to provide individualized and personal care. We believe in providing care that is accessible and affordable, which is why we are in network with most major insurers and provide both telehealth and in-person services.
(916) 545-1120 View (916) 545-1120
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Dr. E Pezzini
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
For best results, we support couples and groups, too, with the latest methodologies, i.e. coaching, hypnosis, animal-assisted intervention and Yoga. We love applied industrial organizational psychology, all of which we're trained in, too.
For best results, we support couples and groups, too, with the latest methodologies, i.e. coaching, hypnosis, animal-assisted intervention and Yoga. We love applied industrial organizational psychology, all of which we're trained in, too.
(408) 676-5292 View (408) 676-5292
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LifeStance Health
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Serves Area
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
(858) 567-1428 View (858) 567-1428

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Judy A Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Online Only
I commend you for taking the first step in self-discovery and healing! I invite you to share your feelings and emerge with a "Lighter Heart." I want to hear YOUR story. Does the world often overwhelm you? Do you seem to "feel" things deeply or become easily emotional? Then you may be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). HSPs are more prone to over-stimulation, depression, anxiety, addictions and relationship difficulties. As a Highly Sensitive therapist, I can help you to recognize the benefits and hardships of this trait, be more productive, have better relationships, and protect yourself from overwhelm.
I commend you for taking the first step in self-discovery and healing! I invite you to share your feelings and emerge with a "Lighter Heart." I want to hear YOUR story. Does the world often overwhelm you? Do you seem to "feel" things deeply or become easily emotional? Then you may be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). HSPs are more prone to over-stimulation, depression, anxiety, addictions and relationship difficulties. As a Highly Sensitive therapist, I can help you to recognize the benefits and hardships of this trait, be more productive, have better relationships, and protect yourself from overwhelm.
(619) 735-7447 View (619) 735-7447

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