EMDR Psychiatrists in San Diego County, CA

Photo of Markus Ploesser - Open Mind Health, MD, Psychiatrist
Open Mind Health
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92108  (Online Only)
Our team of experts are experienced in a multitude of evidence-guided modalities, including medication management, CBT, EMDR, DBT, among many others utilizing telehealth.
Emotional challenges and mental illness do not discriminate. No matter your race, orientation, gender, or religion, you matter. We at Open Mind Health offer a diverse group of providers who specialize in helping others find relief from a full spectrum of challenges. We offer 21 customized Wellness Tracks that address core symptoms, core life domains, & diverse populations to get the roots of emotional challenges – no one-size fits all or band aid approaches. We assess and advance your Personal Evolution so that you can become your best self. 96% of our clients rate their experience with Open Mind Health as Excellent or Very Good.
Our team of experts are experienced in a multitude of evidence-guided modalities, including medication management, CBT, EMDR, DBT, among many others utilizing telehealth.
Emotional challenges and mental illness do not discriminate. No matter your race, orientation, gender, or religion, you matter. We at Open Mind Health offer a diverse group of providers who specialize in helping others find relief from a full spectrum of challenges. We offer 21 customized Wellness Tracks that address core symptoms, core life domains, & diverse populations to get the roots of emotional challenges – no one-size fits all or band aid approaches. We assess and advance your Personal Evolution so that you can become your best self. 96% of our clients rate their experience with Open Mind Health as Excellent or Very Good.
(619) 949-0858 View (619) 949-0858
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Headlight / San Diego
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92122
Headlight is proud to offer San Diego, CA a full circle of mental health care services, including therapy, coaching, support groups, medication management, and an online library of self-care resources. We make world-class mental health care accessible for everyone!
Headlight is proud to offer San Diego, CA a full circle of mental health care services, including therapy, coaching, support groups, medication management, and an online library of self-care resources. We make world-class mental health care accessible for everyone!
(858) 221-9820 View (858) 221-9820
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La Tanya Wallace
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92103
Welcome! Are you experiencing life’s transitions, self-esteem, or relationship struggles which leave you feeling lost and overwhelmed? Do you find yourself yearning for clarity, a renewed sense of purpose, and meaningful connections? In these moments, it’s important to remember that you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. With holistic support and guidance, it is possible to find balance and regain control over your life. Together, we can explore the path to healing and growth, illuminating a way forward to a brighter, more fulfilling future. Consider a Mental Emotional Release Session - Yes, You Can Heal Now!
Welcome! Are you experiencing life’s transitions, self-esteem, or relationship struggles which leave you feeling lost and overwhelmed? Do you find yourself yearning for clarity, a renewed sense of purpose, and meaningful connections? In these moments, it’s important to remember that you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. With holistic support and guidance, it is possible to find balance and regain control over your life. Together, we can explore the path to healing and growth, illuminating a way forward to a brighter, more fulfilling future. Consider a Mental Emotional Release Session - Yes, You Can Heal Now!
(619) 473-7437 View (619) 473-7437
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Hills Neuroscience Integrative Psychology
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037
Are you grappling with life's challenges, obsessive thinking, feeling sad, fearful, worried, or distracted? If these struggles affect your work, relationships, and overall well-being, I'm here to guide you toward a comprehensive healing journey. We'll collaborate to develop a personalized plan that draws on the power of various therapeutic approaches. I specialize in utilizing TMS to harness advanced technology to influence brain activity, promoting balance and relief from challenging symptoms and enhancing performance.
Are you grappling with life's challenges, obsessive thinking, feeling sad, fearful, worried, or distracted? If these struggles affect your work, relationships, and overall well-being, I'm here to guide you toward a comprehensive healing journey. We'll collaborate to develop a personalized plan that draws on the power of various therapeutic approaches. I specialize in utilizing TMS to harness advanced technology to influence brain activity, promoting balance and relief from challenging symptoms and enhancing performance.
(858) 943-6645 View (858) 943-6645
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Bahia Health
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Premier mental health clinic in the South Bay providing for Tricare beneficiaries, including active duty, dependents, and retirees. We provide individual psychotherapy and medication management. We are easily accessible off of the 5 freeway on the bay in south San Diego
Premier mental health clinic in the South Bay providing for Tricare beneficiaries, including active duty, dependents, and retirees. We provide individual psychotherapy and medication management. We are easily accessible off of the 5 freeway on the bay in south San Diego
(619) 268-8730 View (619) 268-8730
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Robert McLay
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
Robert McLay is a psychiatrist and pain medicine physician who received board certifications in three areas: General Psychiatry, Pain Medicine, and Psychosomatic Medicine (the overlap between medical and mental health). He has a special focus on military, their families, and high-performance issues, but treats all mental health conditions. Dr. McLay received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from The Johns Hopkins University, and his Ph.D. in neuroscience and M.D. from Tulane University. He received specialty training from Naval Medical Center, the University of California San Diego, and the American Psychoanalytic Association.
Robert McLay is a psychiatrist and pain medicine physician who received board certifications in three areas: General Psychiatry, Pain Medicine, and Psychosomatic Medicine (the overlap between medical and mental health). He has a special focus on military, their families, and high-performance issues, but treats all mental health conditions. Dr. McLay received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from The Johns Hopkins University, and his Ph.D. in neuroscience and M.D. from Tulane University. He received specialty training from Naval Medical Center, the University of California San Diego, and the American Psychoanalytic Association.
(619) 393-7968 View (619) 393-7968
Photo of Robert Zalewski-Zaragoza - Bahia Health, MD, PhD, PsyD, NP, LMFT, Psychiatrist
Bahia Health
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD, PsyD, NP, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Our comprehensive approach ensures personalized, evidence-based care designed to address the specific challenges and stressors associated with military life and service.
Our comprehensive approach ensures personalized, evidence-based care designed to address the specific challenges and stressors associated with military life and service.
(619) 329-4289 View (619) 329-4289
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Headlight / Carlsbad
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Verified Verified
Carlsbad, CA 92008  (Online Only)
Headlight is proud to offer Carlsbad, CA a full circle of mental health care services, including therapy, coaching, support groups, medication management, and an online library of self-care resources. We make world-class mental health care accessible for everyone!
Headlight is proud to offer Carlsbad, CA a full circle of mental health care services, including therapy, coaching, support groups, medication management, and an online library of self-care resources. We make world-class mental health care accessible for everyone!
(760) 227-2784 View (760) 227-2784
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LaTanya Wallace And Associates
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
Are life transitions, relationships, trauma, fear, anxiety, depression or other stressors keeping you from reaching your personal goals? Left unattended, these challenges can overshadow every aspect of your life. They can steal the joy from your days, hinder your relationships, and prevent you from embracing the fullness of who you are. But you don't have to settle for a life governed by pain and stagnation! Decide today to break free from the patterns that no longer serve you and start living the authentic, fulfilling life you deserve.
Are life transitions, relationships, trauma, fear, anxiety, depression or other stressors keeping you from reaching your personal goals? Left unattended, these challenges can overshadow every aspect of your life. They can steal the joy from your days, hinder your relationships, and prevent you from embracing the fullness of who you are. But you don't have to settle for a life governed by pain and stagnation! Decide today to break free from the patterns that no longer serve you and start living the authentic, fulfilling life you deserve.
(813) 491-9655 View (813) 491-9655
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Mind Thrive Health
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92102  (Online Only)
Mind Thrive health offers Virtual mental health group therapy. Individual therapy and medication management.
Mind Thrive health offers Virtual mental health group therapy. Individual therapy and medication management.
(949) 894-4630 View (949) 894-4630
Photo of Gabrielle Thompson - GT Healthcare, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
GT Healthcare
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92105
Are racing thoughts keeping you up night? Tired of ER visits from panic attacks? Struggling to focus or pay attention ? Feeling overwhelmed in crowds? Overall lack of motivation or energy ? Do your emotions feel like a rollercoaster ? Spending more time on hold or waitlists instead of getting the card you need? Take the first step and Book a consultation today - leave the rest up to us! Every client gets a personal concierge and other exclusive benefits. Schedule to learn more.
Are racing thoughts keeping you up night? Tired of ER visits from panic attacks? Struggling to focus or pay attention ? Feeling overwhelmed in crowds? Overall lack of motivation or energy ? Do your emotions feel like a rollercoaster ? Spending more time on hold or waitlists instead of getting the card you need? Take the first step and Book a consultation today - leave the rest up to us! Every client gets a personal concierge and other exclusive benefits. Schedule to learn more.
(949) 682-3235 View (949) 682-3235
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The Moment By Dr. Stacy Cohen
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92102
I founded www.themomenthealth.com to create a safe space for our clients looking to both heal and grow. By using a bio/psycho/social/spiritual approach, we allow for holistic treatment that is tailored to the individual.
I founded www.themomenthealth.com to create a safe space for our clients looking to both heal and grow. By using a bio/psycho/social/spiritual approach, we allow for holistic treatment that is tailored to the individual.
(424) 581-0896 View (424) 581-0896

Online Psychiatrists

Photo of Amber Whitlatch, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Amber Whitlatch
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
17 Endorsed
Orange, CA 92868  (Online Only)
As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, I treat all mental health conditions for those 18 years and older, ranging from anxiety and depression to bipolar disorder and psychosis. I also specialize in trauma and integrative psychiatry. During my first master's degree in nursing, I trained as a crisis counselor, SAFE- EMDR therapist, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). After graduating from UC, I completed a residency in geriatric psychiatry, eventually creating a dementia support program.
As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, I treat all mental health conditions for those 18 years and older, ranging from anxiety and depression to bipolar disorder and psychosis. I also specialize in trauma and integrative psychiatry. During my first master's degree in nursing, I trained as a crisis counselor, SAFE- EMDR therapist, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). After graduating from UC, I completed a residency in geriatric psychiatry, eventually creating a dementia support program.
(562) 378-3959 View (562) 378-3959
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Ana Jimenez | Bonmente
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Verified Verified
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Our providers offer medication management, various modalities of therapy (CBT and EMDR), and telepsychiatry appointments.
Now welcoming new patients! We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Welcome!
Our providers offer medication management, various modalities of therapy (CBT and EMDR), and telepsychiatry appointments.
Now welcoming new patients! We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Welcome!
(310) 807-6694 View (310) 807-6694
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Ana Jimenez | Bonmente
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90712
Our providers offer medication management, various modalities of therapy (CBT and EMDR), and telepsychiatry appointments.
Now welcoming new patients! We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Welcome!
Our providers offer medication management, various modalities of therapy (CBT and EMDR), and telepsychiatry appointments.
Now welcoming new patients! We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Welcome!
(310) 349-3940 View (310) 349-3940
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Vides Apresto
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Gardena, CA 90248  (Online Only)
Our providers offer medication management, various modalities of therapy (CBT and EMDR), and telepsychiatry appointments.
We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now welcoming new patients!
Our providers offer medication management, various modalities of therapy (CBT and EMDR), and telepsychiatry appointments.
We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now welcoming new patients!
(424) 370-1429 View (424) 370-1429
Photo of Jordan Blaine, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Jordan Blaine
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Paramount, CA 90723  (Online Only)
Our providers offer medication management, various modalities of therapy (CBT and EMDR), and telepsychiatry appointments.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS - We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
Our providers offer medication management, various modalities of therapy (CBT and EMDR), and telepsychiatry appointments.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS - We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
(562) 512-6651 View (562) 512-6651
Photo of Ana Jimenez | Bonmente, PA-C, Physician Assistant
Ana Jimenez | Bonmente
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Verified Verified
Gardena, CA 90248
Our providers offer medication management, various modalities of therapy (CBT and EMDR), and telepsychiatry appointments.
Now welcoming new patients! We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Welcome!
Our providers offer medication management, various modalities of therapy (CBT and EMDR), and telepsychiatry appointments.
Now welcoming new patients! We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Welcome!
(310) 919-1545 View (310) 919-1545
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Vides Apresto
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90802  (Online Only)
Our providers offer medication management, various modalities of therapy (CBT and EMDR), and telepsychiatry appointments.
Now welcoming new patients! We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Welcome!
Our providers offer medication management, various modalities of therapy (CBT and EMDR), and telepsychiatry appointments.
Now welcoming new patients! We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Welcome!
(424) 316-1646 View (424) 316-1646
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Alix Nassiri
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
Palm Springs, CA 92264
Dr. Nassiri practices Integrative Behavioral Medicine, and is board-certified in Addiction Medicine, Anesthesiology & EMDR trained. His approach is trauma and attachment informed. His cutting-edge approach made him the first doctor in Los Angeles to introduce Ketamine Infusion and Psychedelic therapy to a comprehensive treatment approach managing everything from addiction and co-occuring disorders, ranging from substance/alcohol use disorders, to depression, PTSD, anxiety, pain, OCD, and treatment resistant disorders. He provides outpatient & inpatient medical detox, as Medical Director of Huntington Hospital's CDRC Department.
Dr. Nassiri practices Integrative Behavioral Medicine, and is board-certified in Addiction Medicine, Anesthesiology & EMDR trained. His approach is trauma and attachment informed. His cutting-edge approach made him the first doctor in Los Angeles to introduce Ketamine Infusion and Psychedelic therapy to a comprehensive treatment approach managing everything from addiction and co-occuring disorders, ranging from substance/alcohol use disorders, to depression, PTSD, anxiety, pain, OCD, and treatment resistant disorders. He provides outpatient & inpatient medical detox, as Medical Director of Huntington Hospital's CDRC Department.
(323) 498-3689 View (323) 498-3689

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EMDR Psychiatrists

Who is EMDR for?

EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.

Why do people need EMDR?

People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.

What problems does EMDR treat?

First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.

What happens in EMDR therapy?

First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.