Pinky Baptista, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Pinky Baptista

Focus areas

Behavioral Problems

Life Transition

Premarital Conflict Resolution

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Marriage Counseling

Sexual Abuse Counseling

Infertility Trauma

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Experiential Therapy

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Exposure Response Prevention

Dialectical (DBT)

Play Therapy

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Pinky Baptista

Starting therapy can be scary and nerve-racking. I commend you on beginning your journey, and I am here to make sure you get the quality care that will work for you. I work with individuals (children, teens, adults, seniors), couples, and families to assist in navigating your past and current life situations to lead to a more positive future. I welcome you to reach out when you are ready to begin this journey in a safe and supportive environment that will allow you to be open, honest, and most of all, yourself. My approach I use a variety of approaches that are chosen based on the client's needs. I most often use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to provide tools to reshape your unhelpful thoughts. Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy (DBT) may also be used to focus on learning and practicing specific skills to help you with emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness. I will often use solution-focused therapy for a brief time to help with creating solutions to current and past problems. We will work together to determine the approach that will fit your needs. My focus Have you been struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harm, or negative thoughts? I work with individuals from children to older adults to help manage these areas. I will assist you in working through trauma, ADHD, relationship issues, LGBTQ support, grief, using coping skills, and even reaching your personal goals. We will work together to create a plan for positive growth and show you that it is achievable while empowering you to get to those goals. My communication style I will ensure that you can have open communication that is supportive and non-judgmental. I practice active listening while having a patient and empathetic approach. You can always expect me to be engaged, calm, and to prioritize clear and open communication.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Teen Violence

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

UMass Global, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1679239347

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Pinky Baptista?

Generally, Pinky Baptista has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Pinky Baptista's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Pinky Baptista accepting new patients?

Pinky Baptista generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Pinky Baptista's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Pinky Baptista accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Pinky Baptista online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Pinky Baptista using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Pinky Baptista work with?

Pinky Baptista works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Pinky Baptista?

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