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Dr. Helena Dow
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
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Dr. Helena Dow

Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT (she, her)

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11515 El Camino Real, Ste 100, San Diego, CA 92130
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Dr. Helena Dow is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a 2006 graduate of California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP), where she obtained a doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Dr. Dow is additionally a graduate of San Diego State University, where she obtained a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2000 and a Master of Arts equivalent degree in Multicultural Educational counseling, CBB program, in 2017. Dr. Dow is also certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with an emphasis on couples therapy, as well as in chemical dependency. Dr.
Dow fosters a respectful, caring, and supportive therapeutic environment in her work that endeavors to treat the whole self. Dr. Dow provides individual, couple, and family therapy to children and adults of various age groups and backgrounds using a systems approach, while also borrowing from other therapeutic modalities.
She works collaboratively with her clients to develop customized and impactful treatment plans and modalities tailored to fulfil their unique needs. Dr.
Take the first step to help. Call or Dr. Helena Dow now - (858) 326-9652

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

LifeStance Health

11515 El Camino Real

Ste 100

San Diego, CA 92130 map

(858) 326-9652
My website
LifeStance Health has immediate availability for new patients.
I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety and Depression 
I accept insurance 
LifeStance Health offers high-quality, evidence-based mental healthcare.
Dr. Helena Dow
Let's Connect (858) 326-9652
Photo of Dr. Helena Dow, Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

LifeStance Health

11515 El Camino Real

Ste 100

San Diego, CA 92130 map

(858) 326-9652
My website
LifeStance Health has immediate availability for new patients.
I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety and Depression 
I accept insurance 
LifeStance Health offers high-quality, evidence-based mental healthcare.
Dr. Helena Dow

Finances

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Shield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Humana
  • Magellan
  • Medicare
  • MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
  • Northwell Direct
  • Partners Direct Health
  • Provider Network of America (P
  • Quest
  • Sana Benefits
  • TRICARE
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We accept many major insurance plans. If you dont see your insurance listed, please contact us to see how we could help.
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Dr. Helena Dow
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
or call with questions - (858) 326-9652
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We accept many major insurance plans. If you dont see your insurance listed, please contact us to see how we could help.
Photo of Dr. Helena Dow, Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Dr. Helena Dow
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
or call with questions - (858) 326-9652

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 41542 Helena Dow
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Alliant International University, Doctor of Psychology in Marital and Family Therapy, Graduated 2006
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from San Diego State Universityunited Master of Science / 2000
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Dr. Helena Dow
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (858) 326-9652
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Dr. Helena Dow
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (858) 326-9652

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Child
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • School Issues
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Dr. Helena Dow
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (858) 326-9652
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Dr. Helena Dow
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (858) 326-9652

Endorsement

Phil Howard
Phil Howard
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
Helena Dow is a remarkable therapist whose experience is wide and varied. She is a lifelong learner who is always seeking techniques to best serve her clients. As her client, and as a therapist in my own right, I have seen Helena's success at first hand!

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

I also speak

Albanian
English

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

I also speak

Albanian
English

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Couples/Marital Counseling
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
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Dr. Helena Dow
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (858) 326-9652
Photo of Dr. Helena Dow, Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Dr. Helena Dow
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (858) 326-9652

Location

Primary Location

LifeStance Health

11515 El Camino Real

Ste 100

San Diego, CA 92130

(858) 326-9652
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LifeStance Health has immediate availability for new patients.
Photo of Dr. Helena Dow, Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Dr. Helena Dow
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (858) 326-9652
"
LifeStance Health has immediate availability for new patients.
Photo of Dr. Helena Dow, Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Dr. Helena Dow
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (858) 326-9652