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PRAISE TINUNGKI
I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner passionate about helping individuals find balance, clarity, and confidence in... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for San Diego, California
PMHNP
Male
I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner passionate about helping individuals find balance, clarity, and confidence in their daily lives. I work with adults naviga... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
MICHAELA THOMPSON
Michaela Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, Kansas and Missouri. She is approachable, attentive, encoura... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LCSW|LSCSW
Female
Michaela Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, Kansas and Missouri. She is approachable, attentive, encouraging, understanding, and adept at finding sol... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
RAVINA WADHWANI
Hi, I’m Ravina, a licensed therapist (LPCC, #16404) with a deeply personal mission to create brave, healing spaces where individ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LPCC
Female
Hi, I’m Ravina, a licensed therapist (LPCC, #16404) with a deeply personal mission to create brave, healing spaces where individuals can grow, unlearn, and embrace alignment... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
ROY ALLAN ELEVAZO
I am a Board-Certified Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I specialize in treating a variety of psychi... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for San Diego, California
PMHNP
Male
I am a Board-Certified Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I specialize in treating a variety of psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiet... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
ERIKA ESQUIVEL
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work from USC, and I have been supporting individuals through l... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LCSW
Female
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work from USC, and I have been supporting individuals through life’s challenges for the past seven years. ... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
AMBER MITCHELL
I am Amber Mitchell. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). I have over 18 years in the medi... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for San Diego, California
PMHNP
Female
I am Amber Mitchell. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). I have over 18 years in the medical field. I practice general adult psychiatr... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
JANELLE GALLARDO
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who provides individual therapy using an eclectic framework. I know that therapy can... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Female
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who provides individual therapy using an eclectic framework. I know that therapy can be intimidating, especially when first seeki... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
JESSICA SPARKS
I'm a proud Bay Area native, raised in Silicon Valley with roots in a military and law enforcement family. My journey as a teen mo... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Female
I'm a proud Bay Area native, raised in Silicon Valley with roots in a military and law enforcement family. My journey as a teen mom and survivor of domestic violence has inspi... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
SANDRA CHAVEZ
Hello! I’m Sandra V. Chávez, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Registered Psychological Assistant with the Ca... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Female
Hello! I’m Sandra V. Chávez, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Registered Psychological Assistant with the California Board of Psychology. I’m passionat... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
ART IMLA
Hi, I'm a licensed marriage, family therapist out of California with over a decade of experience in therapy. I have my master's of... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Male
Hi, I'm a licensed marriage, family therapist out of California with over a decade of experience in therapy. I have my master's of counseling and a family man dedicated to hel... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
TAMEKA DYCE
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or mood swings and looking for a provider who understands the full picture of mental ... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for San Diego, California
PMHNP
Female
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or mood swings and looking for a provider who understands the full picture of mental wellness including concerns about weight? As ... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
ELISABETH NETJES
Let’s face it—today’s world can feel like trying to navigate the increasingly complicated system at Disneyland that used to ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Female
Let’s face it—today’s world can feel like trying to navigate the increasingly complicated system at Disneyland that used to feel so easy but now feels impossibly exclusi... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
GREGORY BUTTNER
My therapeutic style is grounded in a holistic and integrative framework, which empowers me to provide personalized care that alig... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Male
My therapeutic style is grounded in a holistic and integrative framework, which empowers me to provide personalized care that aligns with each client's distinct situation and ... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
TARA RYAN
I have enjoyed practicing therapy to help individuals navigate challenging times and achieve meaningful life improvements since 20... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LPCC|LIMHP|LPC
Female
I have enjoyed practicing therapy to help individuals navigate challenging times and achieve meaningful life improvements since 2013. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Co... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
COLLEEN GRANT
Hello! My name is Mica and I am a therapist specializing in body-based trauma healing. Trauma and grief will touch all of us at so... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LPCC
Female
Hello! My name is Mica and I am a therapist specializing in body-based trauma healing. Trauma and grief will touch all of us at some point in our lives. However, each person i... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
DAMIEN BEAUCHEMIN
I've been a therapist dedicated to supporting diverse communities for over a decade. My firsthand experience with the foster care ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Male
I've been a therapist dedicated to supporting diverse communities for over a decade. My firsthand experience with the foster care system, along with my own identity as a membe... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
CORY SULLIVAN
My name is Cory Sullivan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I earned my Master's in Social Work degree from the Universi... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LCSW
Male
My name is Cory Sullivan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I earned my Master's in Social Work degree from the University of Southern California. I have a passion f... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
ALICIA SANTIAGO
Hi there, I'm Alicia. Are you feeling lost or stuck in some aspect of your life and finding it hard to move forward? Is it hard ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LCSW
Female
Hi there, I'm Alicia. Are you feeling lost or stuck in some aspect of your life and finding it hard to move forward? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? With your permission,... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
DAVID SERBIN
My name is David Serbin. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #147386) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LPCC
Male
My name is David Serbin. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #147386) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #15666). Through therapy, I work with c... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
JESSICA DARLING
My name is Jessica Darling, and I have been helping people as a mental health therapist since 2008. My style is very relational, ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Female
My name is Jessica Darling, and I have been helping people as a mental health therapist since 2008. My style is very relational, like two colleagues sharing a cup of coffee a... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

Mental Health Services in San Diego, California

As the second-largest city in California, San Diego is home to a diverse population of over 1.4 million people. Renowned for its warm climate, beautiful beaches, and rich cultural heritage, residents enjoy an active, outdoor lifestyle. Landmarks like Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo contribute to the city's vibrant atmosphere.

Key Mental-Health Concerns for San Diego Residents

Common mental health concerns in San Diego include anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. According to the California Health Care Foundation, approximately 1 in 6 adults in California experience mental health challenges, while 1 in 20 suffer severe mental health disorders.

Access to Care & Providers in San Diego

In San Diego, both public and private mental health services are readily available. Local crisis lines offer immediate support, while community organizations provide ongoing care. Notable initiatives include the City of San Diego's Behavioral Health Services and the San Diego Access and Crisis Line.

Therapies & Specialties

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are widely available in San Diego.
  • Trauma-focused care, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), is offered by many therapists.
  • San Diego is also known for unique offerings such as e-therapy, bilingual care, and veteran support.

Local Policies & Stressors

Despite its many attractions, San Diego's high cost of living can be a stressor, as can industry pressures within the city's significant biotech and military sectors. Additionally, student mental health is a concern given the large population of higher education institutions.

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