Find a therapist in La Jolla, CA — covered by insurance
Top therapists in La Jolla, CA accepting new patients
Find mental health support in La Jolla with Headway's network of 8,607 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person sessions. Serving neighborhoods like Pacific Beach, Bird Rock, and Torrey Pines, our providers offer talk therapy and medication management with flexible scheduling and insurance coverage to help you focus on your care.
Hi, I'm Brian! I'm a licensed counselor with a background in holistic medicine as well. I've worked with a variety of mental health concerns, with my primary specialty being treating trauma.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in California who has been helping clients to reach their potential and reduce their symptoms for the past 24 years. I enjoy working with clients who struggle with OCD or anxiety. My goal is to help you to become your own therapist by using the tools that I will teach you.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety disorders, OCD, phobias, and trauma.
You can visit my website for more information: https://www.thiwlodarskilmft.com
Sometimes you can look like you have it all together and still feel like something isn't quite right. Maybe you're successful in your career, relationships, or other areas of your life, but you're also anxious, hard on yourself, disconnected from your body, or struggling to feel present and enjoy things as much as you used to.
Hi, I'm Courtney, a psychologist in San Diego, and I'd love to work with you.
What I offer:
- Walk-and-talk therapy around Mission Bay, Bird Rock, and Pacific Beach in San Diego
- Virtual therapy throughout California
What I help with:
- Anxiety & depression
- Disordered eating & body image
- Sexual health concerns, including painful sex, sexual anxiety, desire differences, and low libido
- Relationship concerns, including breakups, communication, and friendships
- Life transitions & self-esteem
My name is Joey Ritkes (he/him). I have been working as a mental health therapist for over five years. My practice has primarily been specialized in working with LGBTQ+ youth. However, I have worked with couples, families, emerging adults, and adults from all backgrounds. I am a client-centered therapist who enjoys working collaboratively with my clients to meet their goals.
Whether you're a professional navigating workplace stress and burnout, an athlete managing performance pressure, or someone carrying more responsibility than most, therapy can help you find your footing without sacrificing what you've built. I have particular expertise working with first responders, healthcare workers, and professionals in high-stress fields who carry the emotional weight of demanding work — and who need support that meets them where they actually are. I also work with adolescents and young athletes navigating the mental and emotional demands of competitive sport — from performance anxiety and burnout to the pressure of trying to reach the next level.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges or feeling stuck-you don’t have to navigate it alone. I'm a licensed therapist with nearly 20 years of experience in the field helping individuals and couples create lasting, meaningful change.
Together, we’ll identify what brings you to therapy, we'll gently look at where you're feeling stuck and examine the patterns that are no longer serving you. Then, with evidence-based interventions we'll modify these patterns leading to lasting meaningful change.
My formal clinical training was received through the Department of Veterans Affairs, where I gained extensive experience providing evidence-based psychotherapy to military veterans and their partners. I completed specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Beck Institute, founded by Dr. Aaron T. Beck and Dr. Judith S. Beck. I specialize in treating PTSD (combat and sexual trauma), Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Grief and Couples.
I am very honest, caring, real and genuine. Encouragement and support for their future journey.
Theresa Russell - Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services
Therapist
Virtual & in-person • 8.7 mi away • San Diego, CA
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field (12 in private practice). I work with individuals ages 3 and up, as well as couples. I am trauma informed, a certified clinical supervisor, and EMDR trained (currently not accepting EMDR patients). I hold a plethora of CEUs in mental health disorders and have owned my own practice for several years, offering in person and telehealth services.
CSUB BA Psychology 2002
CSUB Master of Social Work 2004
About our therapists located within 20 miles of La Jolla, CA
- 99%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 91%Stress management
- 88%Relationship issues
- 68%Grief or loss
- 97%Aetna
- 68%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 66%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 50%Cigna
- 50%Providence Health Plan
- 93%English
- 22%Spanish
- 3%French
- 1%Arabic
- 1%Farsi
- 96%In-person or online
- 4%In-person only
- 66%Woman
- 34%Man
- 54%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 16%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 13%Clinical Psychologist
- 12%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- 3%Nurse Practitioner
- 100%Individual therapy
- 41%Family therapy
- 22%Couples therapy
- 19%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in La Jolla
Searching for therapists in La Jolla starts with knowing what kind of support fits your needs. You may want help with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, or work stress. As you compare La Jolla therapists, look for someone whose listed specialties, training, and approach match what you want to focus on. Provider bios can help you see whether a therapist uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, acceptance and commitment therapy, or other methods that align with your preferences.
La Jolla has a smaller local therapy market than nearby San Diego, so virtual care can expand your options while still letting you see a therapist licensed in California. You may prefer an in-person office near Bird Rock, Torrey Pines, or Pacific Beach, or a virtual appointment that fits more easily around work, school, or caregiving. When narrowing your search, consider appointment availability, whether the therapist is accepting new patients, free phone consultation options, and how the therapist describes their communication style in their profile.
Therapy in La Jolla can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before you book. Headway helps you compare therapists who are accepting new patients, check whether your plan is in network, see estimated out-of-pocket costs, and book directly when you’re ready.
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