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Psychotherapist (Virtual)
4.70
·10 reviews
San Diego, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 67 more
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My approach draws on psychoanalytic thinking, which revolves around one central idea: much of what we think and feel remains outside of our awareness. Sometimes we keep powerful feelings hidden so we can continue moving through the day, or we simply cannot find time to reflect on everything that is ...Click to read more
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Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·3 reviews
San Diego, CA
Accepts Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Oxford + 13 more
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Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California and I have been offering Psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and groups for the past 6 years. My own journey of healing, including navigating posttraumatic stress disorder, has profoundly shaped my approach to therapy. This person...Click to read more
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Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·1 review
San Diego, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 71 more
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Hi! I'm Jordan, a California and Florida Licensed Mental Healthcare Practitioner and I'm glad you're here. I am a compassion focused and evidence-based clinician, meaning my focus is working with you to generate meaningful and lasting change. Using a combination of effective therapies I help clients...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Jun 29
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
4.87
·15 reviews
San Diego, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare + 66 more
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Hello! My name is Scott. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California, and most recently also Arizona, and truly have a passion for helping others to gain wellness. I am originally from sunny San Diego, California. After working in the field in several roles, I made the d...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Jun 29
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
4.64
·11 reviews
San Diego, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare + 70 more
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Welcome! My name is Norberto Carlos. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I earned my Master's in Social Work from California State University Long Beach (CSULB) in 1999 and have been practicing for over 20 years. I help clients struggling in various areas of their live...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Jun 29
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·1 review
San Diego, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare + 67 more
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I earned my Master’s Degree in Social Work from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA.) I have been serving the community for 29 years, working with individuals, children, couples, and families. It gives me great joy to work with clients of all ages an...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Jun 29
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
4.80
·15 reviews
San Diego, CA
Accepts Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Oxford + 13 more
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Welcome! I am thrilled to connect with you. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in California, I bring a wealth of experience and compassion to my practice. I earned my Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Palo Alto University, which laid a strong foundation for my work. With a...Click to read more
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Psychotherapist (Virtual)
4.56
·9 reviews
San Diego, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 69 more
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My name is Judy Jordan and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with over 20 years years of professional experience in counseling with children,, adults, and families. I took an evening course in Psychology 5 when starting school, and by the end of it , I knew I wanted to become a therapist. ...Click to read more
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Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·3 reviews
San Diego, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare + 66 more
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I am a dedicated psychotherapist committed to helping individuals navigate life's challenges, improve emotional well-being, and foster personal growth. With a client-centered approach, I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Whethe...Click to read more
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Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·1 review
San Diego, CA
Accepts Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Oxford + 11 more
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My focus is to provide support and guidance. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy (ages 5+) using a client-centered approach. I use a wide variety of therapeutic approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical B...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, Jun 30
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
4.89
·9 reviews
San Diego, CA
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With my experience throughout my therapist career, I find that people are able to get in touch with their own voice, motivation, and wisdom when they feel heard, seen, and understood. I provide therapy with love and care to clients and help them see and change their patterns in the here-and-now mome...Click to read more
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Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·1 review
San Diego, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare + 64 more
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Hi, my name is Michael (Mike) Chavez, LCSW. I provide individual therapy. Over the past 18 years I have worked with dialysis patients who experience high levels of anxiety. My approach to therapy is to listen, be empathic, and offer techniques to reduce symptoms. Sometimes we have to replace negativ...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Jun 29
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·2 reviews
San Diego, CA
Accepts BlueCross BlueShield + 1 more
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Hello, I'm Nereida. I hold a Master's in Social Work from the University of Southern California. I help children, adolescents, and adults heal from psychological trauma and anxiety symptoms. I believe in using a team approach to guide you toward creating the change you want in your life. In our sess...Click to read more
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Psychotherapist (Virtual)
San Diego, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 67 more
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I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California. I received my Master's in Social Work from California State University, Northridge and have been practicing for 12 years. I am a diplomate of The Academy of Cognitive Therapy. I help clients identify and transform negative thought patterns ...Click to read more
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Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·4 reviews
San Diego, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare + 61 more
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Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve been carrying anxiety, trauma, or stress on your own for a long time. You may feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, unsure how to move forward, or simply exhausted from trying to hold everything together. You don’t have to navig...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Jun 29
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
4.00
·1 review
San Diego, CA
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My name is Tiffany Libby, and I have 15+ years of experience, primarily focusing on helping women recover and cope with Narcissistic Abuse. Whether the abuse has happened in the past or is ongoing, is with your family or romantic partner, or anyone in between, I am here to help you navigate this uni...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Jun 29
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·1 review
San Diego, CA
Accepts Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Oxford + 13 more
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Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my Master's in Clinical Psychology from Phillips Graduate University and have been practicing for 15 years. I am an interactive, personable, non-judgmental, and direct therapist, and my goal is to create a comfor...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Jun 29
Psychologist (Virtual)
4.88
·16 reviews
San Diego, CA
Accepts Aetna + 1 more
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Welcome! I'm a licensed clinical psychologist in California. I specialize in working with adults (ages 18-64) who are experiencing depression, anxiety, panic attacks, social or family challenges, and difficulties adjusting to life changes. I also often work with people of color who want a safe space...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Jun 29
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
San Diego, CA
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Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a doctorate degree in P-12 Educational Leadership and a master's degree in Social Work. I have over 12 years of experience working with children, families, and adults in both in-person and telehealth settings. Through strength-based and culturall...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Jun 29
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·11 reviews
San Diego, CA
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Hi, I’m Beverly and I began seeing psychotherapy clients in January, 1999. I have long term, varied experience providing therapy in multiple settings, including private practice, online platforms, Kaiser Permanente department of psychiatry, outpatient clinics, Hospice, inpatient medical detox, and v...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Jun 29
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·4 reviews
San Diego, CA
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Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I have received my Graduate and Masters degree from University of Southern California (USC). I support women who want to build their self-esteem, heal from inner child wounds, and past traumas. I help my client's break fre...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Jun 29
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·3 reviews
San Diego, CA
Accepts Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Oxford + 12 more
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Hello, I am Claudia, an LCSW licensed to practice therapy in California. I earned my Master's in Social Work from California State University, East Bay. I am neurodivergent, queer, and continually deepening my spiritual reclamation of my lineage. Coming from many generations of artists and poets, my...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Jun 29
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·4 reviews
San Diego, CA
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Hello! I’m Deonia Young, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, Georgia, and Alabama. I have six years of clinical experience and 30 years as a social worker. I am passionate about walking alongside women as they navigate life transitions, stress, and emotional challenges. I am also passio...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Jun 29
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
San Diego, CA
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Hi, I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I earned my master’s degree from UC Berkeley and have been practicing for 10 years. I specialize in helping individuals and families who have faced challenging experiences and are struggling with anxiety, depression, or PTSD. My g...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Jun 29
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
4.88
·8 reviews
San Diego, CA
Accepts Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Oxford + 11 more
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Hello, I'm an experienced therapist with over 20 years in the field. I have always been interested in people's stories and support clients facing a variety of issues: insomnia, sadness, anxiety, grief/loss, relationship challenges, work and life stress, and LGBTQ support. If you are facing a challe...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Jun 29
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
San Diego, CA
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My name is Liana Gibson, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 14 years of experience, licensed in CA, WA, and TX. I specialize in helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges, strengthening bonds, and fostering healthier relationships. My approach centers on com...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Jun 29
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
4.88
·16 reviews
San Diego, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 70 more
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Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I earned my Master's in Counseling from California State University, Fresno, and my Doctorate from Walden University in Minnesota. With 18 years of experience in the field, I specialize in helping individuals and families n...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Jun 29
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
San Diego, CA
Accepts Cigna + 3 more
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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist with extensive experience working with individuals who are looking for supportive, goal-oriented therapy focused on creating meaningful change. Whether you are navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, or feeling stuck, I str...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Jun 29
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·3 reviews
San Diego, CA
Accepts Aetna + 1 more
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I enjoy working with adults who struggle with anger management. It's important to identify and understand the root causes of anger. Often, clients discover that hurt, shame, fear, embarrassment, or loss are the triggers behind unresolved anger. The good news is that this can be addressed, allowing c...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, Jun 30
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·2 reviews
San Diego, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 59 more
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Hello! I have always felt a deep calling to help others. Early in life, I recognized that my passion lay in supporting people as they navigate challenges, discover their strengths, and make meaningful changes. This calling led me to pursue a career in mental health and become a Licensed Marriage and...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, Jun 30
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·1 review
San Diego, CA
Accepts Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Oxford + 11 more
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Dr. Charness is a former assistant district attorney specializing in prosecuting domestic violence, sexual assault, and rape cases. She holds a PsyD in clinical psychology with a focus on trauma, attachment theory, and affect regulation, as well as a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Ca...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Jun 29
Psychologist (Virtual)
4.86
·7 reviews
San Diego, CA
Accepts Aetna + 1 more
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It is an honor for me to support my clients as they manage their challenges on the path to establishing a life that brings them happiness, meaning, and joy. After a successful career in the business world-both working for large corporations and managing my own business-I earned a Doctor of Clinical ...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Jun 29
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
San Diego, CA
Accepts Aetna + 4 more
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Hello! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, based in sunny California. For more than 10 years, I have worked with children, teens, and young adults. Have you ever wondered what therapy is like? Or “I just wish I had someone to talk to about this.” I’m that therapist who joins alongside you ...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, Jun 30
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·2 reviews
San Diego, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 68 more
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Welcome. My name is Rashel, and I have over 20 years of experience working in mental health and addictions. I hold a Master’s in Social Work from Arizona State University. I use a variety of modalities to help you become the best version of yourself. As a short-term, solution-focused therapist, I ap...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, Jun 30
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
4.89
·9 reviews
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits ·
Next available: Mon, Jun 29
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
4.89
·9 reviews
San Diego, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 73 more
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My career has enabled me to work with a variety of populations in the mental health field. My work is rewarding and feels more like a calling than a job. My goal is to provide my clients support and provide a safe space for them to express themselves. I listen and I care. Together we collaborate t...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Jun 29
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
4.69
·13 reviews
San Diego, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare + 67 more
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Ever feel like your brain won’t turn off or that you are constantly worrying about one thing or another? Feel like you are always anxious or have some trauma in your past? Do you wish you could wake up and be excited about your day and its possibilities? As someone who’s been there, I am here to sup...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Jun 29
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·1 review
San Diego, CA
Accepts Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Oxford + 10 more
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I am a compassionate and client-centered therapist dedicated to supporting teens, young adults, adults, and families as they navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in helping individuals struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, trauma, and relationship dynamics, providing a safe and supporti...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Jun 29
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
San Diego, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare + 12 more
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Hi! I am so glad that you are reaching out for therapy! My name is Melissa. I am a Licensed Professional Clincal Counselor (LPCC) in CA. I have been in this field since 2019. I have a Master's Degree in Counseling as well as a Master's Degree in Psychology. As a therapist, my role is to support thos...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Jun 29
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
San Diego, CA
Accepts Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Oxford + 13 more
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Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my Masters from Pepperdine University and have been practicing for 5 years. I help individuals of all ages who are struggling with depression, anxiety, or stress and empower them with the tools and strategies nee...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, Jun 30
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Califiornia has nearly 23,344 licensed psychologists. (Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards, 2024)


How many people in San Diego report experiencing depressive episodes?

Approximately 11% of adults in San Diego county report having received a depression diagnosis at some point in their lives during the Spring 2023 Mental Health Statistics Improvement Plan (MHSIP) Consumer Survey. (County of San Diego, 2024)


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