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JAMES NOFTLE
My career as a classroom teacher, assistant principal and university professor served me well in my current practice as a License... More
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Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Male
My career as a classroom teacher, assistant principal and university professor served me well in my current practice as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I earned my ... More
Who might be a good fit for James?
James Noftle may be well-suited to individuals who value a thoughtful, education-informed therapeutic approach in managing challenges such as trauma, anxiety, or family conflict. His background in both education and mental health allows him to integrate evidence-based methods like CBT and EMDR, offering support tailored to adults and veterans facing complex emotional experiences. View Profile
San Diego, CA
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HEATHER BYRD
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in southern California. I work with individual adults only, utilizing Eye... More
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Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Female
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in southern California. I work with individual adults only, utilizing Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Th... More
Who might be a good fit for Heather?
People seeking clarity around trauma recovery or support navigating the challenges of adulthood may find Heather Byrd’s approach fitting. She integrates EMDR therapy to help motivated individuals work through distressing patterns and move toward greater daily freedom. View Profile
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San Diego, CA
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Bend Health
Bend Health is a virtual clinic that delivers timely, high-quality mental health care for children, teens, and families. They conn... More
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Offers online care for San Diego, California
Bend Health is a virtual clinic that delivers timely, high-quality mental health care for children, teens, and families. They connect you with licensed therapists and clinicia... More
Who might be a good fit for Bend?
Bend Health may support individuals who want to explore mental health and emotional well-being through a virtual care-informed lens. Their approach emphasizes accessible, personalized treatment for children, teens, and families, incorporating evidence-based therapies alongside culturally sensitive and gender-affirming care. View Profile
Sex Therapy
San Diego, CA
Thomas VanMarter
You're probably here because you feel "stuck" in life. Maybe you're a parent who is challenged by their child's unique behavioral,... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Male
You're probably here because you feel "stuck" in life. Maybe you're a parent who is challenged by their child's unique behavioral, emotional or academic needs & want help navi... More
Who might be a good fit for Thomas?
Thomas Vanmarter may be a good match for people navigating behavioral or emotional challenges who prefer a collaborative, goal-oriented framework. His approach emphasizes practical tools for emotional self-regulation and often includes family involvement to support individuals facing issues like trauma, anxiety, or complex behavioral needs. View Profile
Sex Therapy
San Diego, CA
Elaina  Farokhzad
Elaina, LMFT, is a California-based therapist at Anonymous Health specializing in addiction, co-occurring mental health issues, an... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Female
Elaina, LMFT, is a California-based therapist at Anonymous Health specializing in addiction, co-occurring mental health issues, and trauma recovery. She holds degrees from UCL... More
Who might be a good fit for Elaina ?
Individuals or couples navigating addiction and co-occurring mental health challenges may find alignment with the strategies and frameworks utilized by Elaina Farokhzad, where applicable. Her approach blends evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, and EMDR with trauma-informed care, creating a supportive environment for healing and resilience. View Profile
Sex Therapy
San Diego, CA
Paula Zuccaro
Paula Zuccaro is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist. Paula was bo... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for San Diego, California
Female
Paula Zuccaro is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist. Paula was born and grew up on her family’s ranch in Wes... More
Who might be a good fit for Paula?
Paula Zuccaro may be a good match for people navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, or addiction who prefer a strength-based and trauma-informed framework. Her experience across diverse mental health settings and use of approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing can support clients seeking compassionate, practical strategies to manage their symptoms and build resilience. View Profile
Sex Therapy
San Diego, CA
Rochelle Shapiro
Rochelle's approach is eclectic, genuine, empathic, and direct. Rochelle has over ten years of experience working in both communit... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
Female
Rochelle's approach is eclectic, genuine, empathic, and direct. Rochelle has over ten years of experience working in both community-based mental health agencies and private pr... More
Who might be a good fit for Rochelle?
Rochelle Shapiro may work particularly well with those looking to build skills around managing life transitions and long-standing emotional challenges. Her eclectic approach, blending psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and narrative therapies, creates a collaborative space that supports self-exploration and meaningful growth. View Profile
Sex Therapy
San Diego, CA
LINA BALCHAS
Hi! I am a licensed professional clinical counselor here in California. I have been in the field since 2019 and have grown a soft ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LPCC
Female
Hi! I am a licensed professional clinical counselor here in California. I have been in the field since 2019 and have grown a soft spot for working with trauma survivors and ne... More
Who might be a good fit for Lina?
Lina Balchas may be a match for those interested in trauma-informed care, particularly when facing challenges related to anxiety, mood disorders, or past sexual abuse. She focuses on helping clients build healthy coping skills to process difficult emotions and support overall wellbeing, with a welcoming approach for neurodivergent individuals and older adults. View Profile
Sex Therapy
San Diego, CA
JUNISE DORESTIN
Hi! My name is Junise Dorestin and I am a License Marriage and Family Therapist. Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked as a chi... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Female
Hi! My name is Junise Dorestin and I am a License Marriage and Family Therapist. Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked as a children social service worker with Child Protec... More
Who might be a good fit for Junise?
Clients working through mood disorders and looking for cognitive behavioral or dialectical behavior therapy support might engage well with Junise Dorestin’s approach. Her experience with diverse populations, including families and individuals facing complex challenges like bipolar disorder and trauma, informs a flexible use of evidence-based methods tailored to each client’s goals. View Profile
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San Diego, CA
JAMELLE BROWN
Hi, I am a License Marriage Family Therapist. I offer 11 years of professional clinical experience. I hold a Master of Arts in P... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Female
Hi, I am a License Marriage Family Therapist. I offer 11 years of professional clinical experience. I hold a Master of Arts in Psychology Counseling with a concentration on ... More
Who might be a good fit for Jamelle?
Jamelle Brown may work particularly well with those looking to build skills around managing anxiety, trauma, or self-esteem challenges. Her approach integrates attachment-based and mind-body techniques, offering support that honors diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences. View Profile
Sex Therapy
San Diego, CA
CLAUDIA HERRERA
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, practicing in Florida and California. I have a PhD in Family Therapy. I have been w... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Female
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, practicing in Florida and California. I have a PhD in Family Therapy. I have been working with clients in social and mental heal... More
Who might be a good fit for Claudia?
Clients in need of guidance around relational and emotional challenges could benefit from Claudia Herrera’s approach. She integrates relational and solution-focused methods to support individuals, couples, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds through life transitions, grief, and stress. View Profile
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San Diego, CA
KIMBERLY BROOKS
I’m Kimberly M. Brooks, LCSW. I help adults and couples facing anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship strain, and emotional overw... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LICSW|LCSW
Female
I’m Kimberly M. Brooks, LCSW. I help adults and couples facing anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship strain, and emotional overwhelm find clarity and peace. My style is warm... More
Who might be a good fit for Kimberly?
Kimberly Brooks may support individuals who want to explore healing and relationship growth through a faith-integrated and cognitive-behavioral lens. Her warm and direct style offers practical tools and steady guidance, creating a calm space where adults and couples can work through anxiety, trauma, and emotional overwhelm with clarity and confidence. View Profile
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San Diego, CA
KIMBER HARVEY
When life's challenges - work, relationships, money troubles, illness or injury become too much to manage, or when the pain of the... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT|LPCC
Female
When life's challenges - work, relationships, money troubles, illness or injury become too much to manage, or when the pain of the past pops up when you least expect it to dis... More
Who might be a good fit for Kimber?
Individuals focused on improving emotional healing while managing anxiety or grief may find support in Kimber Harvey’s work. Her use of Gestalt therapy offers a thoughtful way to explore how past experiences influence present challenges, helping clients regain a sense of meaning and empowerment. View Profile
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San Diego, CA
LESLIE SALAS
Hi there, I'm really glad you're here. Looking for a therapist can feel overwhelming- but when you find someone who truly gets you... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LCSW
Female
Hi there, I'm really glad you're here. Looking for a therapist can feel overwhelming- but when you find someone who truly gets you, it can make all the difference. My hope is ... More
Who might be a good fit for Leslie?
Clients in need of guidance around anxiety, depression, or women's mental health could benefit from Leslie Salas’s approach. As a first-generation Mexican-American therapist who offers services in both English and Spanish, she creates a space that honors diverse cultural identities while integrating evidence-based methods like ACT, CBT, and DBT. View Profile
Sex Therapy
San Diego, CA
SHANIQA DANIEL
I am Shaniqa Daniel, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a passion for providing high-quality mental he... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for San Diego, California
PMHNP
Female
I am Shaniqa Daniel, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a passion for providing high-quality mental health care. I hold a Master’s Degree in Nurs... More
Who might be a good fit for Shaniqa?
Shaniqa Daniel may be a good match for people navigating mood disorders or anxiety who prefer a cognitive-behavioral therapy framework. Her extensive nursing background and compassionate approach support individuals seeking evidence-based care that integrates medication management with skill-building for emotional well-being. View Profile
Sex Therapy
San Diego, CA
CAROLINA GONZALEZGARCIA
Soy un consejero con más de 25 años de experiencia trabajando con la población latina. Nací y crecí en México y llegué a lo... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Non-binary
Soy un consejero con más de 25 años de experiencia trabajando con la población latina. Nací y crecí en México y llegué a los Estados Unidos en mis veintes. Entiendo la ... More
Who might be a good fit for Carolina?
Individuals focused on improving emotional well-being while managing the complexities of bicultural identity may find support in Carolina Gonzalezgarcia’s work. Their humanistic approach, combined with deep personal and professional experience serving Spanish-speaking Latino immigrants and first-generation clients, offers a space that honors cultural richness and the challenges of life transitions. View Profile
Sex Therapy
San Diego, CA
CARRIE LIKENESS
Welcome. If you’re feeling frozen, avoidant, overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply unsure of how to move forward, you’re not al... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Female
Welcome. If you’re feeling frozen, avoidant, overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply unsure of how to move forward, you’re not alone — and therapy can help. Many people see... More
Who might be a good fit for Carrie?
Those managing concerns related to anxiety, depression, or trauma may appreciate the methods Carrie Likeness incorporates into her practice. Her approach blends mindfulness and evidence-based therapies to support individuals facing challenges like rumination, overwhelm, and life transitions with compassion and clarity. View Profile
Sex Therapy
San Diego, CA
ELISABETH SUPAN
Libby Supan is a licensed marriage and family therapist, certified intuitive eating counselor, and someone who brings deep persona... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Female
Libby Supan is a licensed marriage and family therapist, certified intuitive eating counselor, and someone who brings deep personal insight to her work after recovering from a... More
Who might be a good fit for Elisabeth?
Elisabeth Supan may work particularly well with those looking to build skills around managing eating challenges and developing a healthier relationship with food and body image. She integrates her personal recovery experience with evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to support individuals facing anxiety, depression, or perfectionism alongside their eating concerns. View Profile
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San Diego, CA
ROBERT GARZA
California State University Stanislaus of Social Work, Master's in Social Work License LCSW# 76744 23 Years of experience Hello! ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LCSW
Male
California State University Stanislaus of Social Work, Master's in Social Work License LCSW# 76744 23 Years of experience Hello! My name is Robert Garza, LCSW Bi-lingual. I h... More
Who might be a good fit for Robert?
Clients working through anxiety and depression and looking for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy support might engage well with Robert Garza’s approach. His bilingual background and extensive experience across diverse age groups and settings can offer a compassionate space for those facing challenges like addiction, grief, or family conflict. View Profile
Sex Therapy
San Diego, CA
NINA SANDBERG
As an experienced family therapist, I have the skills and knowledge needed to help families navigate even the most challenging sit... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Female
As an experienced family therapist, I have the skills and knowledge needed to help families navigate even the most challenging situations. What sets me apart is my unique pers... More
Who might be a good fit for Nina?
Nina Sandberg may be a strong resource for individuals looking to develop strategies for managing family-related anxiety and supporting children or adolescents through emotional challenges. Her humanistic approach, combined with personal experience as a parent, offers a compassionate perspective that can resonate with families and young people navigating growth and change. View Profile
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San Diego, CA

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

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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