Find a therapist in San Marcos, CA — covered by insurance
Top therapists in San Marcos, CA accepting new patients
Find mental healthcare in San Marcos across neighborhoods like Downtown, Palomar Park, and Craven Road. Headway connects you with 8,991 licensed providers offering flexible in-person and virtual sessions. Many clients pay as little as $0 per session with insurance coverage.
I'm a licensed psychotherapist and I've been working clinically since 2015. I use David Burns' TEAM-CBT approach (he has several great books you might be familiar with). However, sometimes CBT feels too focused on thoughts. In those cases, I tend to use DBT interventions which include more emotional awareness and regulation.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience providing psychotherapy to adolescents and adults across a range of emotional and behavioral concerns. I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is supportive, respectful, and non-judgmental, where clients feel safe to explore their experiences openly. I believe that emotional distress is a natural response to life’s challenges and that, with appropriate support, individuals can develop insight, resilience, and effective coping strategies. I am committed to working collaboratively with clients from diverse backgrounds and identities, including LGBTQIA+ and gender-diverse individuals, and I prioritize creating an affirming and inclusive therapeutic space.
Welcome—I’m so glad you’re here. Reaching 20 years in practice is a milestone I hold with deep gratitude, as it reflects two decades of walking alongside individuals and couples as they navigate life’s transitions, challenges, and growth.
Hi! I'm andrew (Drew) Sutherland. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist focusing on helping people feel better day to day, month to month, or year to year. Do you feel like you should be enjoying life more? Do thoughts of the past or images from a future keep you from moving forward with the things you want to do? Do you feel as if you are a passenger in your life rather than the one driving action, growth, change, and happiness? I understand. I felt the same way before I began my mental health journey. I use a client centered approach and tailor my work to what you need. You are in the driver's seat. Together, we will collaboratively work to help you become what you have only imagined.
My Ph.D. is from Biola University, and I completed my clinical internship and post-doctoral training at Aurora San Diego, a psychiatric facility where I worked with civilian and active-duty military adults. That training grounded me in CBT, ACT, DBT, and trauma-focused therapy, including CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy) for trauma, with extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. I have been working with clients since 2019 and became a licensed psychologist in California in 2026.
Outside of work, I'm usually training for my next Spartan race, swing dancing, deep in a Lego build, or out exploring a trail. I'm also an avid reader and always on the hunt for a good new coffee shop.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of San Marcos, CA
- 100%Anxiety
- 94%Relationship issues
- 91%Stress management
- 88%Depression
- 85%Family issues
- 97%Aetna
- 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 71%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 53%Cigna
- 44%Blue Shield of California
- 94%English
- 12%Spanish
- 3%American Sign Language
- 3%Cantonese
- 3%Mandarin
- 94%In-person or online
- 6%In-person only
- 62%Woman
- 38%Man
- 41%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 24%Clinical Psychologist
- 18%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 12%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- 3%Medical Doctor
- 100%Individual therapy
- 50%Family therapy
- 38%Couples therapy
- 26%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 San Marcos
Searching for therapists in San Marcos starts with finding someone whose background fits what you want support with. Therapists may focus on concerns like anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, or life transitions. As you compare options, look for training and listed specialties that match your needs, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, couples counseling, or family therapy. A therapist’s profile can also show how they describe their approach, what sessions may involve, and which concerns they commonly support.
In a smaller city like San Marcos, local in-person openings may vary by neighborhood, schedule, and specialty. Virtual therapy can expand your options while still letting you work with a therapist licensed in California. When narrowing your search, consider appointment availability, whether a therapist is accepting new patients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reading bios before booking can help you compare communication style, therapy approach, and experience with concerns that matter to you.
Therapy in San Marcos 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 begin. Headway helps you search for therapists who accept insurance, see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, and choose between in-person and virtual care. You can browse therapists in San Marcos, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.
If anyone in your family is experiencing or worried about abuse, threats, or coercion, joint family or couples therapy usually isn't the right starting point — individual support is safer. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453) and National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.
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