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Dr. Rita Romero, PhD

Dr. Rita Romero, PhD

Psychologist
CA
Chief Executive Officer and Psychologist at San Diego Psychotherapy Associates. I hold a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of California San Diego. With years of experience, I am an expert in empowering individuals to overcome anxiety and trauma, helping them become successful and highly efficient in both their professional and personal lives.
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About Dr. Rita Romero

Focus areas

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Stress Management
Anxiety
Worry
Psychotherapy

Clientele seen

Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Coaching
EMDR
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Strength-Based
Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Rita Romero

Chief Executive Officer and Psychologist at San Diego Psychotherapy Associates. I hold a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of California San Diego. With years of experience, I am an expert in empowering individuals to overcome anxiety and trauma, helping them become successful and highly efficient in both their professional and personal lives.

What should a new client know about working with you?

We will work collaborately and respectfully to effectively identify your existing strenghts and those areas tneeding to be strengthen in you. We will address multiple factors: physical, emotional, mental and neurological patterns to dermine what is working for you and what needs to be changed.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Initial session will explore early conditions and influences and relationships and then focus on what is currently impeding your progress. Diagnosis if applicable. We will then decide on the course of treatment and I will explain how we will work together for reaching your goals in further sessions.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $200 for 50 minutes
Ongoing session: $200 for 50 minutes
  • Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork

Popular visit reasons

Depression
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Psychosexual Evaluation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Depression
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • University of California San Diego, PhD in Clinical Psychology

Professional memberships

  • American Psychological Association
  • California Psychological Association

Awards and publications

  • Woman of Distinction San Diego Woman Magazine 2023
  • Top Psychologist San Diego Cert of Excellence 2022-2025

NPI number

1588843098

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What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Rita Romero?

Dr. Rita Romero frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Rita Romero on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Rita Romero speak?

Dr. Rita Romero speaks English.

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