Paul M. Whitaker
Psychologist, PhD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2667 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 311, San Diego, CA 92108
Let's Connect (619) 800-3970
I have been in practice as a licensed psychologist for over twenty years in California. My areas of expertise include depression and anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction and recovery, stress and anger management,, work-related and life-transition issues,, physical health and chronic illness.
My treatment approach is predominately cognitive-behavioral, directive and solution-focused. My working style is also informed by Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Person-Centered treatment approaches. My clients are the primary experts concerning their goals, values and needs.
My offices are in the Mission Valley area in San Diego, and in La Jolla, near UTC, UCSD and La Jolla Village. I am on several major insurance network panels for clients using insurance.
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Let's Connect (619) 800-3970
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Beacon Health Options (formerly Value Options)
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Optum
- TriWest
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Paul M. Whitaker
Psychologist, PhD
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (619) 800-3970
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 14205 Paul M. Whitaker
- Attended State University of New York at Stony Brook, Graduated 1992
- Licensed by State of California / 14205
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Paul M. Whitaker
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (619) 800-3970
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Addiction
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Cancer
- Chronic Illness
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
I also speak
French
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
I also speak
French
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Paul M. Whitaker
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (619) 800-3970