San Diego, CA Psychodynamic Therapists

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MICHELLE CHARNESSADAMS
Dr. Charness is a former assistant district attorney specializing in prosecuting domestic violence and sexual assault, and rape ca... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LCSW
Female
Dr. Charness is a former assistant district attorney specializing in prosecuting domestic violence and sexual assault, and rape cases. Additionally, she has her PsyD in clinic... More
San Diego, CA
Psychodynamic
MARY OCONNELLLUSSIER
Welcome! I truly believe that we can all feel better. Safer in this world, stronger within ourselves, connected to ourselves and o... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Female
Welcome! I truly believe that we can all feel better. Safer in this world, stronger within ourselves, connected to ourselves and others. As a licensed MFT in CA, I am most hel... More
San Diego, CA
Psychodynamic
JUSTIN KRAM
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) currently based and practicing in Oregon, though with an active licens... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Male
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) currently based and practicing in Oregon, though with an active license in California as well. I attended Californi... More
San Diego, CA
Psychodynamic
ANDREW MOHAMED
I started out as a kid from Queens, NY who volunteered on the weekends working with individuals with autism while I was in high sc... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LCSW
Male
I started out as a kid from Queens, NY who volunteered on the weekends working with individuals with autism while I was in high school. That propelled me into the world of soc... More
San Diego, CA
Psychodynamic
MICHAEL NAJERA
Hi There! My name is Michael. I have my master's in clinical psychology, focusing on marriage and family therapy LMFT. I did my in... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Male
Hi There! My name is Michael. I have my master's in clinical psychology, focusing on marriage and family therapy LMFT. I did my internship at Glendale Adventis Hospital, dual ... More
San Diego, CA
Psychodynamic
PAUL WENSLEY
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over three decades of experience in mental health and clinical experience. I draw from... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LCSW
Non-binary
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over three decades of experience in mental health and clinical experience. I draw from 63 years of my own life experience as a gay ... More
San Diego, CA
Psychodynamic
ROMEO BALLAYAN
I am warm, DIRECT, solution-focused, AUTHENTIC, mildly confrontational, 100% Raw/Real and guaranteed to make you laugh as I have h... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LISW-CP|LCSW
Male
I am warm, DIRECT, solution-focused, AUTHENTIC, mildly confrontational, 100% Raw/Real and guaranteed to make you laugh as I have heard often from clients that I am funny :-) ... More
San Diego, CA
Psychodynamic
BRITT MORRISSEY
Life is often challenging and can be overwhelming. A good therapist can ease these challenges and turn them into opportunities for... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LCSW
Female
Life is often challenging and can be overwhelming. A good therapist can ease these challenges and turn them into opportunities for growth. I am a therapist with twenty years e... More
San Diego, CA
Psychodynamic
DANIELLE CHEN
Thanks for connecting. Allow me to introduce myself. I have worked with a variety of clients dealing with anxiety, depression, e... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LP
Female
Thanks for connecting. Allow me to introduce myself. I have worked with a variety of clients dealing with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, OCD, trauma, issues of ident... More
San Diego, CA
Psychodynamic
CYNTHIA VILLACRES
Hi, I’m Cynthia. If you’re feeling anxious, depressed, or uncertain about how to move forward, I’ll work with you to underst... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LCSW
Female
Hi, I’m Cynthia. If you’re feeling anxious, depressed, or uncertain about how to move forward, I’ll work with you to understand what’s happening, develop coping strate... More
San Diego, CA
Psychodynamic
ARON SUMII
I first and foremost adapt my style of therapy to meet your needs. We work together to identify what best supports you toward your... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Male
I first and foremost adapt my style of therapy to meet your needs. We work together to identify what best supports you toward your goals or areas of focus in therapy. Some cli... More
San Diego, CA
Psychodynamic
JASON MARKEL
Hi! My name is Jason Markel (pronounced Mar-Kell) and I am honored to be considered as your therapist. I am a person who is passio... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Male
Hi! My name is Jason Markel (pronounced Mar-Kell) and I am honored to be considered as your therapist. I am a person who is passionate and dedicated in helping others and I us... More
San Diego, CA
Psychodynamic
CHERRIE PHILLIPS
Cherrie Phillips is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has been practicing since 2014, working in multiple settings incl... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Female
Cherrie Phillips is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has been practicing since 2014, working in multiple settings including the community mental health setting, su... More
San Diego, CA
Psychodynamic
STEPHANIE ADAMS
Hi there, I'm Stephanie! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) I have had the privilege of working closely with both young a... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LCSW
Female
Hi there, I'm Stephanie! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) I have had the privilege of working closely with both young and older adults who have bravely faced the ch... More
San Diego, CA
Psychodynamic
AMENAGHAWON UGWUEDE
I'm Dr. Amenaghawon Ugwuede, a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in medication management ... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for San Diego, California
PMHNP
Female
I'm Dr. Amenaghawon Ugwuede, a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in medication management for individuals seeking additional support al... More
San Diego, CA
Psychodynamic
YOSEYA TAYLOR
HI! I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California. I have been practicing in a variety of settings involving mental h... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Female
HI! I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California. I have been practicing in a variety of settings involving mental health for the past 20 plus years and have a l... More
San Diego, CA
Psychodynamic
OGHENEFEJIRO ETIBO
My name is Feji, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with adults struggling with anxiety, tr... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Female
My name is Feji, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with adults struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, mood disorders, and life tr... More
San Diego, CA
Psychodynamic
SHABNAM SHIRAZIAN CASEY
Hi! I'm an LCSW based in California. I received my Masters in Social Work from NYU. I chose social work because we look at each pe... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LCSW
Female
Hi! I'm an LCSW based in California. I received my Masters in Social Work from NYU. I chose social work because we look at each person as an interconnected being who lives wit... More
San Diego, CA
Psychodynamic
MARIA BALDASSERONI
Hello there, welcome to my page! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I I have a Master in Clinical Counseling Psycholog... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Female
Hello there, welcome to my page! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I I have a Master in Clinical Counseling Psychology with emphasis in Depth Psychology from Paci... More
San Diego, CA
Psychodynamic
VALERIE ROTH
I focus on understanding your history, its impact and how to help you make adjustments that ease your path forward. My expertise i... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Female
I focus on understanding your history, its impact and how to help you make adjustments that ease your path forward. My expertise includes anxiety, depression, relationship and... More
San Diego, CA
Psychodynamic

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

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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