Michael Villanueva
Psychologist, PhD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3252 Holiday Court, La Jolla, CA 92037
Let's Connect (707) 709-5700
I blend clinical psychology with insights from EEG to offer a unique approach to therapy. My work addresses both psychological and neurophysiological challenges, combining talk therapy with neurofeedback. While we explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences in therapy, we also analyze and train your brain’s neural pathways to support self-regulation and healing, fostering deeper, lasting change.
I integrate neurophysiology and traditional addressing a range of challenges, from psychological concerns like trauma, anxiety, and depression to neurophysiological issues such as TBI and sleep disturbances. By combining traditional therapy with brain-based approaches, we can promote deeper healing and long-term self-regulation
Whatever brings you to counseling—whether it’s improving focus, memory, and productivity or finding relief from anxiety, depression, PTSD, or addiction—you don’t have to navigate it alone. Together, we can work toward your goals. Neurofeedback can help guide your brain toward self-regulation, while talk therapy offers the insight and support needed for lasti
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa Michael Villanueva
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (707) 709-5700
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY31341 Michael Villanueva
- In Practice for 17 years
- Attended Pacific Graduate School Psychology, PhD, Graduated 1997
Education and Years In Practice
Michael Villanueva
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (707) 709-5700
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Short-term, Working Memory
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Veterans
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Native American
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Native American
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Biofeedback
- Jungian
- Neurofeedback
- Neurofeedback
- QEEG
Michael Villanueva
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (707) 709-5700