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JESSICA LEE
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles. I received my Masters from the University of Southern C... More
Therapist
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LCSW
Female
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles. I received my Masters from the University of Southern California (USC). I have a background in worki... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
CORY SULLIVAN
My name is Cory Sullivan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I earned my Master's in Social Work degree from the Universi... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LCSW
Male
My name is Cory Sullivan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I earned my Master's in Social Work degree from the University of Southern California. I have a passion f... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
MICHAELA THOMPSON
Michaela Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, Kansas and Missouri. She is approachable, attentive, encoura... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LCSW|LSCSW
Female
Michaela Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, Kansas and Missouri. She is approachable, attentive, encouraging, understanding, and adept at finding sol... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
JAMIE ORE
Hi, my name is Jamie. You may be wondering how therapy can help, whether it can make a difference, or if there is a path forward f... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LCSW
Female
Hi, my name is Jamie. You may be wondering how therapy can help, whether it can make a difference, or if there is a path forward from where you are right now. These are very c... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
DAVID SERBIN
My name is David Serbin. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #147386) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LPCC
Male
My name is David Serbin. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #147386) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #15666). Through therapy, I work with c... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
DANIEL KU
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I take a client-centered approach to treatment, ensuring that each session is tailo... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Male
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I take a client-centered approach to treatment, ensuring that each session is tailored to the unique needs and goals of my clien... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
JESSICA SPARKS
I'm a proud Bay Area native, raised in Silicon Valley with roots in a military and law enforcement family. My journey as a teen mo... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Female
I'm a proud Bay Area native, raised in Silicon Valley with roots in a military and law enforcement family. My journey as a teen mom and survivor of domestic violence has inspi... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
TAINA CONNELLY
Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing services in Florida and California. I graduated from Pace University ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Female
Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing services in Florida and California. I graduated from Pace University and have been practicing as a clinician for 2... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
BRENDA RODRIGUEZ
Hi my name is Brenda. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I have worked in the social work field fo... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LCSW
Female
Hi my name is Brenda. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I have worked in the social work field for over a decade and specialize in working wit... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
LA TANYA WALLACE
Therapy Intensives facilitate deep exploration of the roots of psychological factors impacting chronic mental or physical health i... More
Nurse Practitioner
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PMHNP
Female
Therapy Intensives facilitate deep exploration of the roots of psychological factors impacting chronic mental or physical health imbalances. You will be provided a safe space ... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
DAVID HAMILTON
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that empowers cl... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for San Diego, California
PMHNP
Male
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that empowers clients to take control of their mental health ... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
KELLY MULLINS
Hello, I'm Kelly, your dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. In our sessions, my primary goal is to create a war... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for San Diego, California
PMHNP
Female
Hello, I'm Kelly, your dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. In our sessions, my primary goal is to create a warm and welcoming space where you feel supporte... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
BRYAN LLORENTE
Hello, my name is Bryan Llorente, I am a licensed clinical social worker and have experience working in several clinical and ther... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LCSW
Male
Hello, my name is Bryan Llorente, I am a licensed clinical social worker and have experience working in several clinical and therapeutic settings. I started my career at Adve... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
RAVINA WADHWANI
Hi, I’m Ravina, a licensed therapist (LPCC, #16404) with a deeply personal mission to create brave, healing spaces where individ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LPCC
Female
Hi, I’m Ravina, a licensed therapist (LPCC, #16404) with a deeply personal mission to create brave, healing spaces where individuals can grow, unlearn, and embrace alignment... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
DAMIEN BEAUCHEMIN
I've been a therapist dedicated to supporting diverse communities for over a decade. My firsthand experience with the foster care ... More
Therapist
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LMFT
Male
I've been a therapist dedicated to supporting diverse communities for over a decade. My firsthand experience with the foster care system, along with my own identity as a membe... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
ELISABETH NETJES
Let’s face it—today’s world can feel like trying to navigate the increasingly complicated system at Disneyland that used to ... More
Therapist
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LMFT
Female
Let’s face it—today’s world can feel like trying to navigate the increasingly complicated system at Disneyland that used to feel so easy but now feels impossibly exclusi... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
KAREN HARVEY
Hi it's nice to meet you, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my Masters from Ful... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Female
Hi it's nice to meet you, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my Masters from Fuller Theological Seminary and have been practi... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
ROCHELLE BARD
I am a Licensed Clinician in California, with over three decades of clinical experience. I specialize in culturally competent, Chr... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LCSW
Female
I am a Licensed Clinician in California, with over three decades of clinical experience. I specialize in culturally competent, Christian-integrated, strength-based therapy. My... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
CHERIE CHAVEZ
Hello. I chose to become a therapist after recognizing its value as a tool for managing life's challenges. I am committed to foste... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Female
Hello. I chose to become a therapist after recognizing its value as a tool for managing life's challenges. I am committed to fostering self-growth and exploration. I aim to su... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
ROY ALLAN ELEVAZO
I am a Board-Certified Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I specialize in treating a variety of psychi... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for San Diego, California
PMHNP
Male
I am a Board-Certified Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I specialize in treating a variety of psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiet... More
San Diego, CA
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Mental Health Services in San Diego, California

As the second-largest city in California, San Diego is home to a diverse population of over 1.4 million people. Renowned for its warm climate, beautiful beaches, and rich cultural heritage, residents enjoy an active, outdoor lifestyle. Landmarks like Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo contribute to the city's vibrant atmosphere.

Key Mental-Health Concerns for San Diego Residents

Common mental health concerns in San Diego include anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. According to the California Health Care Foundation, approximately 1 in 6 adults in California experience mental health challenges, while 1 in 20 suffer severe mental health disorders.

Access to Care & Providers in San Diego

In San Diego, both public and private mental health services are readily available. Local crisis lines offer immediate support, while community organizations provide ongoing care. Notable initiatives include the City of San Diego's Behavioral Health Services and the San Diego Access and Crisis Line.

Therapies & Specialties

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are widely available in San Diego.
  • Trauma-focused care, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), is offered by many therapists.
  • San Diego is also known for unique offerings such as e-therapy, bilingual care, and veteran support.

Local Policies & Stressors

Despite its many attractions, San Diego's high cost of living can be a stressor, as can industry pressures within the city's significant biotech and military sectors. Additionally, student mental health is a concern given the large population of higher education institutions.

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