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Top therapists in La Jolla, CA accepting new patients
Find mental health support in La Jolla with Headway's network of 8,999 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.
Hello! My approach is centered in the belief that authentic connection with ourselves and others heals. Therapy is an opportunity to dive deep, to develop greater self knowledge, to come into wholeness, accepting and integrating all of our parts and aligning our lives with our Truth and the fullness of who we are. I look forward to the opportunity to support you.
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I have a passion for Christian counseling during cancer or grief. I will walk alongside you to help you focus on Christ, experience peace, and build resilience so you can weather this storm. As a Christian counselor, I use Biblical principles, scriptures, and evidence-based therapy interventions to help reduce anxiety & depression symptoms, shift you into a hope-filled mindset, and add coping skills to your tool box. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.
I earned my master's degree in Social Work 29 years ago. Over the course of my career I have enjoyed working with girls and women of all ages. I enjoy supporting girls and women who are navigating middle school, high school, college, relationships, post-partum period, motherhood, divorce, menopause, and becoming empty nesters. I love seeing my clients begin therapy with stress, anxiety, OCD, depression, grief and loss, or trauma then graduate from therapy in a much better place. I believe that you can thrive no matter your age and no matter your circumstances. I have less experience helping transgender women but I really enjoy that work as well. I consider myself a LGBTQIA+ ally.
I have a passion for helping people release stress and trauma being stored in the body. I work with adults who have experienced adverse childhood experiences.
In 2019, I walked the 500 miles of the Camino de Santiago. What I learned during that journey informs my clinical work. I think of life as a journey that is walked one step at a time. Along that road there will be challenges. Our job is to face them in ways that tap into our strengths and allow us to grow. Helping you find the path forward is my commitment to my clients. Over the course of my career, I have had the opportunity to witness profound growth in my clients, students and colleagues. Resilience humbles me. We are stronger than we realize.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 40 years experience in private practice and various non profit organizations. I've worked with children, adolescents, adults and families, in schools and community agencies as a therapist, social worker, clinical director, supervisor, executive director and university instructor.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of La Jolla, CA



- 99%Anxiety
- 91%Stress management
- 91%Depression
- 89%Relationship issues
- 74%Trauma

- 99%Aetna
- 66%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 66%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 50%Providence Health Plan
- 49%Cigna

- 91%English
- 24%Spanish
- 1%American Sign Language
- 1%Arabic
- 1%French

- 94%In-person or online
- 6%In-person only

- 66%Woman
- 34%Man

- 54%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 17%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 14%Clinical Psychologist
- 11%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- 1%Medical Doctor

- 100%Individual therapy
- 34%Family therapy
- 19%Child or adolescent therapy
- 17%Couples therapy
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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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