Dr. Bryan Balvaneda, PhD, LCP, CA | Psychologist

About Dr. Bryan Balvaneda

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Depression

Internet Addiction

Affirming Therapy

Drug Addiction

Stress

Anxiety

Dual Diagnosis

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Exposure Response Prevention

Compassion Focused

Feminist

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Dr. Bryan Balvaneda

Hi there, I'm Dr. Bryan Balvaneda, PhD, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in San Diego, California. I earned my PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Massachusetts. I consider myself a guide-I help you move toward your goals in a healthy and meaningful way, whether those goals involve relieving stress, addressing mental health concerns, or pursuing personal growth. My approach can be broadly summarized as changing the way we relate to our experiences and identifying pathways for engaging in meaningful actions that promote healing and progress. I draw primarily from Cognitive-Behavioral, Mindfulness-based, and Feminist-Multicultural therapies. Through these approaches, I aim to help you understand your experiences, how and why they arise within the context of your personal history, culture, and identity, and find ways to work through them. I enjoy working with adults across the lifespan, with particular experience supporting university students navigating high-stress environments. I address a variety of concerns, including depression, stress, substance use, identity development, and cultural and social issues, with a specialty in anxiety. My communication style centers on helping clients feel understood and cared for through reflections on the importance of what they share, offering compassion, and recognizing how their experiences make sense. I strive to create space for clients to use therapy in ways that work best for them by collaboratively setting agendas and checking in about how I can be most helpful. My journey to therapy began with a desire to help others heal and overcome life's challenges. Over time, I have come to deeply admire how people navigate difficult situations, experience meaningful growth, and how our diverse ways of thinking and living enrich the world.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gambling Addiction

Peer Relationship Struggles

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Racism Issues

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gambling Addiction

Peer Relationship Struggles

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland

Education and training

University of Massachusetts, PhD in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1467036137

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What practice does Dr. Bryan Balvaneda work with?

Dr. Bryan Balvaneda works with Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Bryan Balvaneda?

Dr. Bryan Balvaneda frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Bryan Balvaneda on their profile.