Dr. Shawn
Psychologist, PhD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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You've built a life that looks like it's working. You show up, you follow through, you take care of the people who depend on you. And still, something underneath doesn't add up: a low hum of anxiety that doesn't track with your circumstances, a flatness that persists despite doing everything "right," or a reaction that comes on too fast and too hard to explain by the moment that triggered it.
These symptoms are rarely random. They may come from a protective place - a learned attempt to prevent pain, threat, or overwhelm from happening again. Our work helps you understand what that was and build the safety to respond differently.
Therapy is not about "fixing you" or giving surface-level coping skills. It's about understanding why these patterns formed, what they protect, and how to loosen them without losing yourself. Drawing on evidence-based modalities, we won't stop at symptom management; we'll look at the underlying processes, defenses, and adaptive strategies - so change holds.
You're not required to be at a breaking point for this work - just ready to understand yourself more fully. If this resonates, reaching out can be a meaningful first step. You’re welcome to contact me to schedule an initial consultation and see if working together feels like a good fit. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Call or Email Dr. Shawn Makadia now for a free 15 minute consultation - (619) 536-0661
Let's Connect (619) 536-0661
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $195
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Out of Network
Dr. Shawn Makadia
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 536-0661
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 36206 Dushyant Makadia
- Attended Palo Alto University, PhD in Clinical Psychology, Graduated 2023
- Certificate from Loma Linda (Jerry L. Pettis) VA Healthcare Center - Internship Internship / 2022
- Degree/Diploma from Palo Alto University MS in Clinical Psychology / 2021
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dr. Shawn Makadia
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 536-0661
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Men's Issues
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- First Responders
- Grief
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Veterans
Dr. Shawn Makadia
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 536-0661
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Aviation Professionals
Ethnicity
South Asian
I also speak
Gujarati
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Aviation Professionals
Ethnicity
South Asian
I also speak
Gujarati
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- AEDP
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Experiential Therapy
- Gestalt
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused
Dr. Shawn Makadia
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 536-0661
Groups
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