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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
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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
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
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
JULIANN HATT
My journey into mental health care began with a deep curiosity about the human experience and a strong desire to help others throu... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for San Diego, California
PMHNP
Female
My journey into mental health care began with a deep curiosity about the human experience and a strong desire to help others through their most vulnerable moments. I started m... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
BRENDA RODRIGUEZ
Hi my name is Brenda. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I have worked in the social work field fo... More
Therapist
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LCSW
Female
Hi my name is Brenda. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I have worked in the social work field for over a decade and specialize in working wit... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
ROMEO BALLAYAN
I am warm, DIRECT, solution-focused, AUTHENTIC, mildly confrontational, 100% Raw/Real and guaranteed to make you laugh as I have h... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LISW-CP|LCSW
Male
I am warm, DIRECT, solution-focused, AUTHENTIC, mildly confrontational, 100% Raw/Real and guaranteed to make you laugh as I have heard often from clients that I am funny :-) ... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
WELLINGTON GEORGIOU
My name is Wellington Georgiou, and I am board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Psychiatric Menta... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for San Diego, California
PMHNP
Male
My name is Wellington Georgiou, and I am board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). I hold a... 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
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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
BRYAN LLORENTE
Hello, my name is Bryan Llorente, I am a licensed clinical social worker and have experience working in several clinical and ther... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LCSW
Male
Hello, my name is Bryan Llorente, I am a licensed clinical social worker and have experience working in several clinical and therapeutic settings. I started my career at Adve... 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
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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
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
EDNA SALCIDO
Hola, welcome to my profile! My name is Edna Salcido and I am a bilingual (Spanish and English) Licensed Clinical Social Worker in... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LCSW
Female
Hola, welcome to my profile! My name is Edna Salcido and I am a bilingual (Spanish and English) Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I obtained my bachelor's degree ... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
AMBER OSIJO
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist. For almost a decade, I have worked to help many diverse clients, including adults, ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Female
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist. For almost a decade, I have worked to help many diverse clients, including adults, teens, children, and seniors. Treatment areas... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
LA TANYA WALLACE
Therapy Intensives facilitate deep exploration of the roots of psychological factors impacting chronic mental or physical health i... More
Nurse Practitioner
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PMHNP
Female
Therapy Intensives facilitate deep exploration of the roots of psychological factors impacting chronic mental or physical health imbalances. You will be provided a safe space ... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
DANIEL KU
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I take a client-centered approach to treatment, ensuring that each session is tailo... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Male
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I take a client-centered approach to treatment, ensuring that each session is tailored to the unique needs and goals of my clien... 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
GERARD ARTESONA
I received my Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology (now Sofia University) in ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Male
I received my Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology (now Sofia University) in 2012. In addition to my graduate training, I ... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
NOORSABA BAHRAMZI
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience supporting individuals through their mental... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for San Diego, California
PMHNP
Female
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience supporting individuals through their mental health journeys. My practice is rooted in a ... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
DAVID HAMILTON
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that empowers cl... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for San Diego, California
PMHNP
Male
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that empowers clients to take control of their mental health ... More
San Diego, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
NAOMI JONES
As a trauma-informed therapist, I specialize in helping individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected begin to make sen... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Female
As a trauma-informed therapist, I specialize in helping individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected begin to make sense of their pain and rediscover their inner s... More
San Diego, CA
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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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