Blaise Rastello, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Blaise Rastello

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Alcoholism

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Codependency

Anger Management

Behavioral Therapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Gestalt

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Blaise Rastello

Hi there, I'm Blaise! I help clients untangle the places where life feels overwhelming and reconnect with a steadier, more grounded sense of themselves. My practice blends clinical skill with decades of lived experience, offering a space that’s calm, clear, and deeply human. My focus My ideal clients are thoughtful adults who carry a lot and appear fine on the outside but feel overwhelmed or stuck inside. Many are navigating transitions or long‑standing patterns that no longer serve them. I help them slow down, understand what’s beneath the surface, and build the steadiness to move forward with clarity. My approach My trauma‑informed, insight‑oriented approach helps clients understand the emotional and physical patterns driving their distress. We build skills to stay present, regulate, and respond with intention. The goal is a grounded sense of self with more stability and choice. My communication style In session, I communicate with calm, clarity, and a steady presence that helps clients feel grounded. I’m direct when it’s helpful, gentle when things feel tender, and always attuned to your pace. The tone of our work is spacious, thoughtful, and anchored in respect. My journey to mental healthcare My path to becoming a therapist began with my own recovery. Getting sober in 1997 reshaped my life and showed me what real inner change requires. Guided by mentors, community, and years of healing, I developed a deep commitment to helping others find the clarity, stability, and self‑trust that transformed me. My goals for you I work with clients to clarify what they want to shift and why it matters. We set goals that feel realistic and grounded, then break them into manageable steps. Throughout treatment, we check in, adjust as needed, and stay focused on building stability, clarity, and lasting change.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gambling Addiction

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gambling Addiction

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

Western New Mexico University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1366981458

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What practice does Blaise Rastello work with?

Blaise Rastello works with Rula Health - San Diego.

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