Therapists in San Diego, CA
Parenting and family relationships can be deeply rewarding, yet they often come with challenges that leave you feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Navigating trauma, family dynamics, and the stress of daily life can take an emotional toll, making it difficult to find balance. Whether you're facing past wounds, struggling with communication, or looking for guidance in your parenting journey, support is available.
Parenting and family relationships can be deeply rewarding, yet they often come with challenges that leave you feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Navigating trauma, family dynamics, and the stress of daily life can take an emotional toll, making it difficult to find balance. Whether you're facing past wounds, struggling with communication, or looking for guidance in your parenting journey, support is available.
You’ve spent your life being the person who shows up for everyone but have a hard time showing up for yourself. You might find yourself over-functioning in your relationships and constantly meeting everyone else’s expectations while your own needs stay pushed to the side. Whether you are navigating professional burnout, the complexities of cultural identity, or relationship patterns rooted in past hurtful experiences, you don’t have to navigate these pressures in isolation. Together, we can work on you achieving a more kind and fulfilling way of living.
You’ve spent your life being the person who shows up for everyone but have a hard time showing up for yourself. You might find yourself over-functioning in your relationships and constantly meeting everyone else’s expectations while your own needs stay pushed to the side. Whether you are navigating professional burnout, the complexities of cultural identity, or relationship patterns rooted in past hurtful experiences, you don’t have to navigate these pressures in isolation. Together, we can work on you achieving a more kind and fulfilling way of living.
Couples & Trauma Therapist - Dr. Nicole Asencio
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when relationships feel disconnected or past experiences continue to impact the present. My ideal client is a couple longing to rebuild a secure, loving connection or an individual carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, or stress. They want to feel heard, understood, and supported as they navigate these challenges.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. Together, we’ll create a path forward that fosters healing, resilience, and connection. Reach out to schedule an appointment—I’d love to support you on your journey.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when relationships feel disconnected or past experiences continue to impact the present. My ideal client is a couple longing to rebuild a secure, loving connection or an individual carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, or stress. They want to feel heard, understood, and supported as they navigate these challenges.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. Together, we’ll create a path forward that fosters healing, resilience, and connection. Reach out to schedule an appointment—I’d love to support you on your journey.
Why do I keep having the same unhealthy relationships? Is it me or them? This isn't working for me anymore and I wish I could just make a decision to stay or go. I know what it's like to question your relationships. To feel stuck between making it work and starting all over. Thoughts of “it's too late” “people will judge me” or “I'll be alone” flood your mind. Yes, it's scary and hard, but you need something to change. I can help.
Why do I keep having the same unhealthy relationships? Is it me or them? This isn't working for me anymore and I wish I could just make a decision to stay or go. I know what it's like to question your relationships. To feel stuck between making it work and starting all over. Thoughts of “it's too late” “people will judge me” or “I'll be alone” flood your mind. Yes, it's scary and hard, but you need something to change. I can help.
Navigating life's transitions can be especially challenging for teens and young adults. My practice is dedicated to this dynamic age group, understanding the unique pressures and uncertainties you face. By valuing and integrating your personal story into our work, we focus on holistic healing—aiming not just to alleviate symptoms but to foster resilience, growth, and a deeper understanding of self-amidst life's changes.
Navigating life's transitions can be especially challenging for teens and young adults. My practice is dedicated to this dynamic age group, understanding the unique pressures and uncertainties you face. By valuing and integrating your personal story into our work, we focus on holistic healing—aiming not just to alleviate symptoms but to foster resilience, growth, and a deeper understanding of self-amidst life's changes.
I believe the relationship between client and therapist is extremely important therefore I hope to foster the healing process by providing an authentic safe, caring, secure, and non-judgmental atmosphere where you can feel heard. Therefore, my main goal is to focus on the client and meet them where they are now. While empowering clients to recognize the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I take a compassionate and collaborative approach to helping clients on their journeys toward healing and happiness.
I believe the relationship between client and therapist is extremely important therefore I hope to foster the healing process by providing an authentic safe, caring, secure, and non-judgmental atmosphere where you can feel heard. Therefore, my main goal is to focus on the client and meet them where they are now. While empowering clients to recognize the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I take a compassionate and collaborative approach to helping clients on their journeys toward healing and happiness.
Every person has natural resilience, but navigating behavioral challenges, neurodevelopmental differences, or emotional distress can feel overwhelming. Whether you are managing anxiety, ADHD, Autism, or the impacts of trauma, I partner with you to bridge the gaps between schools, medical providers, and home. Drawing from collaborative problem-solving, we will look at what is getting in the way, what you need, and how to change patterns in your life and relationships. This is a true partnership designed to dismantle barriers and create meaningful change, empowering you to move forward with a clear, actionable plan.
Every person has natural resilience, but navigating behavioral challenges, neurodevelopmental differences, or emotional distress can feel overwhelming. Whether you are managing anxiety, ADHD, Autism, or the impacts of trauma, I partner with you to bridge the gaps between schools, medical providers, and home. Drawing from collaborative problem-solving, we will look at what is getting in the way, what you need, and how to change patterns in your life and relationships. This is a true partnership designed to dismantle barriers and create meaningful change, empowering you to move forward with a clear, actionable plan.
Hi there, I'm Claire! I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in California. During my time with clients, I aim to provide a safe space through a client-centered approach where we work together with what you bring to therapy. I work from a lens of creativity — meaning each session will be unique to you by incorporating your strengths and interests in order to empower you to find a meaningful way of expression that feels comfortable and safe. I lead with empathy and my belief that people are capable of change and can use their strengths to navigate life’s bumps.
Hi there, I'm Claire! I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in California. During my time with clients, I aim to provide a safe space through a client-centered approach where we work together with what you bring to therapy. I work from a lens of creativity — meaning each session will be unique to you by incorporating your strengths and interests in order to empower you to find a meaningful way of expression that feels comfortable and safe. I lead with empathy and my belief that people are capable of change and can use their strengths to navigate life’s bumps.
I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist with over 25 years of experience working with children, teens, adults and families. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, physical/sexual and emotional abuse, parenting, parent-child conflict, grief, relationship issues and divorce issues. I am currently only offering tele therapy and only work with adults. Online therapy can be offered in the comfort of your own home.
I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist with over 25 years of experience working with children, teens, adults and families. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, physical/sexual and emotional abuse, parenting, parent-child conflict, grief, relationship issues and divorce issues. I am currently only offering tele therapy and only work with adults. Online therapy can be offered in the comfort of your own home.
Hi, I’m Linda Huey. I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California. I work as an interpersonal and client-centered therapist. I treat my clients like you are the most important person and the room and help you create a space to better understand yourself and improve your life.
Hi, I’m Linda Huey. I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California. I work as an interpersonal and client-centered therapist. I treat my clients like you are the most important person and the room and help you create a space to better understand yourself and improve your life.
Hello and welcome to Octave. I’m really glad you’re here. As a bilingual and bicultural therapist, I offer a warm, compassionate, and culturally informed space where you are respected and valued. Reaching out for support can take courage, and you don’t have to navigate things alone. My approach is grounded in cultural humility, collaboration, and trust. Together, we can explore what brings you to therapy and move toward healing, balance, and meaningful change at a pace that feels comfortable and supportive for you. Welcome—I’m honored to be part of your care.
Hello and welcome to Octave. I’m really glad you’re here. As a bilingual and bicultural therapist, I offer a warm, compassionate, and culturally informed space where you are respected and valued. Reaching out for support can take courage, and you don’t have to navigate things alone. My approach is grounded in cultural humility, collaboration, and trust. Together, we can explore what brings you to therapy and move toward healing, balance, and meaningful change at a pace that feels comfortable and supportive for you. Welcome—I’m honored to be part of your care.
My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and find more helpful ways of living. I offer a collaborative and client-centered approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs and cultural backgrounds to help attain the personal growth you're striving for. Your life experiences and history contribute to your individual uniqueness. Sometimes it's helpful if your therapist has a base knowledge of aspects of your culture so you don't have to explain everything. Between cultural elements of the LGBTQ community, to intersectionality experiences for persons of color, my background and training aid in this understanding.
My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and find more helpful ways of living. I offer a collaborative and client-centered approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs and cultural backgrounds to help attain the personal growth you're striving for. Your life experiences and history contribute to your individual uniqueness. Sometimes it's helpful if your therapist has a base knowledge of aspects of your culture so you don't have to explain everything. Between cultural elements of the LGBTQ community, to intersectionality experiences for persons of color, my background and training aid in this understanding.
Hi there, I'm Natasha! I believe that therapy can be so rewarding for anyone who is searching for personal growth. My role is to provide you with the support you deserve as you take this journey into your own personal path toward self-care, self-improvement, self-awareness, and self-confidence. I want to help you soar to a place of self-empowerment in any area of your life that you wish to address.
Hi there, I'm Natasha! I believe that therapy can be so rewarding for anyone who is searching for personal growth. My role is to provide you with the support you deserve as you take this journey into your own personal path toward self-care, self-improvement, self-awareness, and self-confidence. I want to help you soar to a place of self-empowerment in any area of your life that you wish to address.
I’m an LCSW based in California, dedicated to supporting individuals navigating stress, anxiety, and depression—some of the most common challenges people face. I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from California State University, San Bernardino. My approach emphasizes education, insight, and practical skill-building to help clients manage symptoms effectively, strengthen resilience, enhance well-being, and move toward living their best possible lives.
I’m an LCSW based in California, dedicated to supporting individuals navigating stress, anxiety, and depression—some of the most common challenges people face. I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from California State University, San Bernardino. My approach emphasizes education, insight, and practical skill-building to help clients manage symptoms effectively, strengthen resilience, enhance well-being, and move toward living their best possible lives.
As an AASECT certified sex therapist, my mission is to empower others to explore and reclaim their sexuality. By taking ownership of your body and your pleasure, you can refresh your ambition and motivation in life. I utilize cognitive behavioral, narrative, and solution- focused techniques to enable you to identify what is holding you back from living the life you are meant to live. Let me help you live and love authentically.
As of June 2025, offering 4 hr therapy intensives.
As an AASECT certified sex therapist, my mission is to empower others to explore and reclaim their sexuality. By taking ownership of your body and your pleasure, you can refresh your ambition and motivation in life. I utilize cognitive behavioral, narrative, and solution- focused techniques to enable you to identify what is holding you back from living the life you are meant to live. Let me help you live and love authentically.
As of June 2025, offering 4 hr therapy intensives.
As a human being, I recognize that taking the first step to seek therapy can be a scary yet courageous decision. I aim to provide a comfortable, and welcoming environment for individuals, couples and families by utilizing a client-centered, trauma-informed, and an attachment-based lens. I personally value my role in allowing clients to feel safe and secure to explore, express and develop different ways to find their journey to healing and find their inner strength.
As a human being, I recognize that taking the first step to seek therapy can be a scary yet courageous decision. I aim to provide a comfortable, and welcoming environment for individuals, couples and families by utilizing a client-centered, trauma-informed, and an attachment-based lens. I personally value my role in allowing clients to feel safe and secure to explore, express and develop different ways to find their journey to healing and find their inner strength.
Dr. Kiana Behnood is a clinical psychologist with years of experience specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Dr. Behnood earned her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University, San Diego where her dissertation research focused on bullying students with special needs. Dr. Behnood has worked in a diverse range of settings across San Diego, Orange, and Los Angeles County.
Dr. Kiana Behnood is a clinical psychologist with years of experience specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Dr. Behnood earned her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University, San Diego where her dissertation research focused on bullying students with special needs. Dr. Behnood has worked in a diverse range of settings across San Diego, Orange, and Los Angeles County.
Life can feel overwhelming with day to day stressors, and difficulties can be compounded when you are carrying the weight of past painful experiences. Whether you're navigating current challenges or processing deeper wounds, I offer a safe, supportive space to heal and grow. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and depression. I find as awareness increases and coping skills improve, there is a decrease in anxiety and depression, and an overall improvement in life experiences.
Life can feel overwhelming with day to day stressors, and difficulties can be compounded when you are carrying the weight of past painful experiences. Whether you're navigating current challenges or processing deeper wounds, I offer a safe, supportive space to heal and grow. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and depression. I find as awareness increases and coping skills improve, there is a decrease in anxiety and depression, and an overall improvement in life experiences.
Are you experiencing a very challenging time in your life? Does it feel like you can't see your way back to you? Is it hard to recognize who you are from the way you feel? I would like to be there for you in the darkest, most difficult time in life. Many of my clients have told me that I am mothering and nurturing as a therapist. I approach therapy from a caring and compassionate perspective, more so after I became a mother of three children. Together we can use DBT techniques to help you reconnect with the things that are important to you and help you get back to being the person you want to be with the life you want to live.
Are you experiencing a very challenging time in your life? Does it feel like you can't see your way back to you? Is it hard to recognize who you are from the way you feel? I would like to be there for you in the darkest, most difficult time in life. Many of my clients have told me that I am mothering and nurturing as a therapist. I approach therapy from a caring and compassionate perspective, more so after I became a mother of three children. Together we can use DBT techniques to help you reconnect with the things that are important to you and help you get back to being the person you want to be with the life you want to live.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, big emotions, or self-doubt take over. You might feel like your thoughts race, you shut down, or you’re never “enough.” I work with kids, teens, and adults across California to explore these patterns, often shaped by relationships or past experiences, and help you build confidence, coping skills, and emotional understanding. Therapy with me is supportive, encouraging, and real. A space to feel heard, grounded, and more connected to yourself and others.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, big emotions, or self-doubt take over. You might feel like your thoughts race, you shut down, or you’re never “enough.” I work with kids, teens, and adults across California to explore these patterns, often shaped by relationships or past experiences, and help you build confidence, coping skills, and emotional understanding. Therapy with me is supportive, encouraging, and real. A space to feel heard, grounded, and more connected to yourself and others.
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Number of Therapists in San Diego, CA
3,000+
Average cost per session
$174
Therapists in San Diego, CA who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 93% | Social Anxiety |
| 93% | Health Anxiety |
| 93% | Driving Anxiety |
| 86% | Depression |
| 71% | Relationship Issues |
| 69% | Self Esteem |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 88% | Aetna |
| 73% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 57% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in San Diego, CA see their clients
| 55% | Online Only | |
| 45% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 80% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |