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“My specialty is working with LGBT+ adults and couples. Issues I have worked with in the past include same-sex couples' dynamics, self-acceptance, the coming-out process, and gender transition.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I know what it feels like to feel alone, stuck in life, and anxious, depressed and "going through it".”
Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I focus on practical, results-driven care. My goal is to help you feel better quickly while building a plan that's sustainable long-term.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and live a life worth celebrating.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hi You can call me Dave I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist I've been practicing for eleven years I do not prescribe medication My specialization is in individual therapy, group therapy, And marriage Family therapy
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I have over 15+ years experience as a nurse working in various departments, working hands on with patients, as well as leadership and management roles.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe that meaningful change begins with feeling truly heard, and I create space for your voice, your experience, and your truth.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Chronic conditions, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I identify as an Asian American first-generation individual who migrated to the United States as a child, and this lived experience informs my culturally responsive and flexible approach.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“Life can be overwhelming and sometimes we just want to be understood while also developing the tools to cope with and overcome personal challenges.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I show up as a real, engaged therapist who is focused on helping you understand what's happening beneath the surface — not just talk about it.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and client-centered, blending evidence-based methods such as CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Family Systems Therapy with creative, individualized techniques.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My goal is not just to reduce symptoms, but to help you feel well, stable, and connected to your life again.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My aim is to offer a safe and compassionate environment where you can explore your emotions, strengthen coping skills, and begin a meaningful path toward healing and self-understanding.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I am an imaginative, therapist of color who operates best with people who enjoy a good laugh, are insightful, and willing to challenge themselves.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I like to meet clients where they are at emotionally, and provide support so they feel comfortable to open up...”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I approach therapy from a collaborative perspective, viewing my clients as the experts in their own lives while seeking to empower them to foster positive change...”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care for adults experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma/PTSD, bipolar disorder, and treatment-resistant mood disorders...”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach to therapy is very casual, but I want to make sure we are always moving toward our goals.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I am the daughter of an immigrant, am active in the LGBTQ+ community, and identify as Latina and multiracial.”
Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I've worked extensively with clients from the entertainment industry, first responders, and veterans.”
Anxiety, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“Supporting you in getting where you want to go is my passion. As a seasoned therapist specializing in empowering adults, my solution-focused, client-centered, strength-based, approach has successfully helped hundreds of adults make life-changing...”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Experienced in supporting individuals with a wide range of challenges while using a warm and understanding therapeutic approach.”
Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My approach is rooted in Somatic Experiencing, which means we don't just talk about what's happening - we pay attention to how it lives in your body, your nervous system, and your patterns over time.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Play Therapy lets children communicate through play - toys are their words and play is their language.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm passionate about empowering my clients with the tools to reclaim their inner peace, power, and joy.”
Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should be a space where you feel seen, respected, and supported exactly as you are.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm genuinely interested in what's happening beneath the surface of your life — not just the symptoms, but the patterns, the history, the stories you've been telling yourself for a long time.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can understand what's happening in your life now while also exploring the patterns underneath it.”
Anxiety, Depression, Chronic conditions, Family issues, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
I am a board-certified nurse practitioner with many years of experience in healthcare, including primary care, psychiatric mental health, leadership, and wellness-based practice. My background has allowed me to work with individuals facing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and medical concerns, and I understand how closely mental health and physical health are connected.
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
My name is Sara. I have been working in the field for over 7 years. I am currently finishing up my PhD in Mindful Andrological practices. I consider myself a very down-to-earth, gentle, and holistic person.
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My goal is to provide a supportive space where both children and caregivers feel understood, empowered, and equipped with tools to create meaningful change.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe that the most profound emotional growth occurs when we balance evidence-based practices with a deeply authentic human connection.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I work with people across the full span of life, from young children and teenagers to adults and older adults, which means I can support your child, yourself, or both.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I specialize in relationship challenges, OCD, anxiety disorders, body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), and tic disorders.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD, Panic disorders
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should be a space where you feel safe, understood, and free to explore your experiences without judgment.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“As someone who moved from Sri Lanka to the U.S. as a young adult, I understand firsthand the complexities of acculturation and identity development.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My therapeutic approach integrates Client-Centered Therapy principles, emphasizing unconditional positive regard and active listening to empower clients in leading their healing journey through self-discovery.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Diabetes
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
I specialize in supporting adolescents, adults, and families navigating trauma, systemic stress, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. With 11 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I’ve worked across diverse communities, including Black, Native American, Veteran, and criminal justice-involved populations. Clients often describe me as grounded, direct, and compassionate, and I bring deep respect for each person’s lived experience into the work we do together.
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is warm, direct, and solution focused. I combine CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and coaching to help you understand your patterns and take meaningful action.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Much of my work lives in the quieter, often invisible seasons of life. The ones rarely named but felt deep in your bones. The long work of trauma recovery and PTSD. The ache of grief. The slow unraveling of relationships you once thought were unshakable. The pull of old abandonment wounds. The disorientation of postpartum identity shifts. The thresholds of career and purpose. These passages can feel like endings, yet they're also quiet beginnings, waiting to be met with care. In our work together, we'll listen for what's ready to be released and make room for what's trying to emerge.
Anxiety, Depression, Chronic conditions, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our therapists who can help with anxiety and depression located within 20 miles of San Diego, CA
Number of therapists within 20 miles of San Diego, CA
65+
Average years in practice
11 years
Top specialties offered
- 98%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 92%Stress management
- 86%Relationship issues
- 74%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 100%Aetna
- 65%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 63%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 54%Providence Health Plan
- 49%Cigna
Languages spoken
- 92%English
- 28%Spanish
- 2%Arabic
- 2%French
- 2%German
How they see their clients
- 95%In-person or online
- 5%In-person only
Provider gender
- 68%Woman
- 32%Man
License types
- 60%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 17%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 11%Clinical Psychologist
- 8%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- 5%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 32%Family therapy
- 20%Child or adolescent therapy
- 17%Couples therapy
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