Kristin Whelan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4909 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92123
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Dr. Whelan is an experienced clinical psychologist who provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to adult and adolescent patients with an array of psychological, neurological, and medical conditions. Dr. W specializes in neuropsychological assessment and the treatment of depression and anxiety related disorders. She has expertise in the treatment of chronic pain, sleep and eating disorders, substance abuse, grief, trauma, and bipolar spectrum conditions. Dr. Whelan provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations in the following areas: diagnostic clarification, ADHD, ASD, personality disorders, intellectual functioning,
memory impairment, TBI/concussion, bariatric surgery and organ transplant candidacy, learning disorders, etc. Dr. W provides individualized evidence-based psychotherapy involving a blend of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical-behavioral therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindful self-compassion (MSC). She helps her
patients develop skills to effectively regulate distressing thoughts & emotions, recognize self-worth & unique abilities, and build resilience in the face of life’s inevitable challenges. She is passionate about providing quality patient care, and believes in establishing a strong alliance with her patients by working as a team to target presenting concerns.
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Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Magellan
- Medicare
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Kristin Whelan
Psychologist, PsyD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY29639 Kristin Whelan
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Kristin Whelan
Psychologist, PsyD
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Testing and Evaluation
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Positivity
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Divorce
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Obesity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Weight Loss
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Kristin Whelan
Psychologist, PsyD
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Single Mother
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Single Mother
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dance Movement Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Positive Psychology
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Schema Therapy
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
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Kristin Whelan
Psychologist, PsyD
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Kristin Whelan
Psychologist, PsyD