Therapists in Clairemont, San Diego, CA
If you want to address a specific issue or seek personal growth to find meaning and fulfillment in your life, psychotherapy may be right for you. Fortunately, there are therapies that work to create lasting change, and reclaim your life. There is no such thing as one-size fits all, so personalizing your treatment will be key in your journey. Drawing from the latest research, I use combination of evidence-based treatments tailored to suit your strengths to overcome your core fears and reach your goals. These include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which can help with different kinds of problems and degrees of suffering.
If you want to address a specific issue or seek personal growth to find meaning and fulfillment in your life, psychotherapy may be right for you. Fortunately, there are therapies that work to create lasting change, and reclaim your life. There is no such thing as one-size fits all, so personalizing your treatment will be key in your journey. Drawing from the latest research, I use combination of evidence-based treatments tailored to suit your strengths to overcome your core fears and reach your goals. These include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which can help with different kinds of problems and degrees of suffering.
Caroline Myra Loretan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Clairemont, San Diego, CA 92117
Waitlist for new clients
It does take courage to set up that first appointment, and the fit between therapist and client is an important one for the success of therapy. I encourage my clients to ask questions and express concerns about therapy and determine whether my approach and style are a good fit for you. Some common reasons people seek therapy have to do with self-exploration, how to communicate better with people, and how to cope with stressful life situations. My approach is a collaborative one and goal oriented. My focus is to support you find healthier coping skills to manage the challenging situations life might bring.
It does take courage to set up that first appointment, and the fit between therapist and client is an important one for the success of therapy. I encourage my clients to ask questions and express concerns about therapy and determine whether my approach and style are a good fit for you. Some common reasons people seek therapy have to do with self-exploration, how to communicate better with people, and how to cope with stressful life situations. My approach is a collaborative one and goal oriented. My focus is to support you find healthier coping skills to manage the challenging situations life might bring.
Gina Metcalf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Clairemont, San Diego, CA 92111 (Online Only)
Who am I? I'm a 30-something millennial that's had my fair share of dating woes and relationship issues and is now happily married. I'm down-to-earth, relatable, and warm. I'm interactive and ask questions and give feedback. I'm often told by clients that I feel like a good fit relationally and have a good vibe that's easy to click with. Who are you? Someone that wants help navigating relationships? Or wants help in knowing how you feel and communicating that to your loved ones? Or are you seeking support to put yourself first? Let's keep it simple and work together to find solutions: northstartherapyinc.com
Who am I? I'm a 30-something millennial that's had my fair share of dating woes and relationship issues and is now happily married. I'm down-to-earth, relatable, and warm. I'm interactive and ask questions and give feedback. I'm often told by clients that I feel like a good fit relationally and have a good vibe that's easy to click with. Who are you? Someone that wants help navigating relationships? Or wants help in knowing how you feel and communicating that to your loved ones? Or are you seeking support to put yourself first? Let's keep it simple and work together to find solutions: northstartherapyinc.com
Hi, My name is Hoda. I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California, providing individual therapy to clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in treating anxiety, depression, substance use, and OCD. Whether you’re new to therapy or not, I commend you for your motivation to make positive changes in your life. I know it’s not always easy. Like most people, I’ve gone through many challenges in life, and by facing those challenges, I have discovered my strengths. My wish as a therapist is to help individuals stay connected with their values and utilize their strengths to achieve their goals.
Hi, My name is Hoda. I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California, providing individual therapy to clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in treating anxiety, depression, substance use, and OCD. Whether you’re new to therapy or not, I commend you for your motivation to make positive changes in your life. I know it’s not always easy. Like most people, I’ve gone through many challenges in life, and by facing those challenges, I have discovered my strengths. My wish as a therapist is to help individuals stay connected with their values and utilize their strengths to achieve their goals.
⯌ Providing in-person evaluations — neuropsychological, neurodevelopmental, & psychoeducational. (Not providing therapy services.) ⯌ Serving children, adolescents, adults. ⯌ SPECIALIZING in: ⯌ Impact of emotional wellness on learning (and vice-versa). ⯌ Strengths-based, non-pathologizing approach. ⯌ Strategies for ADHD, learning differences (i.e., dyslexia, intellectual giftedness), anxiety, temperamental & sensory sensitivity (i.e., highly sensitive children/adults), autism spectrum/neurodiversity, stress management, time management, & emotional wellness. ⯌ Licensed in CA, MA, and HI.
⯌ Providing in-person evaluations — neuropsychological, neurodevelopmental, & psychoeducational. (Not providing therapy services.) ⯌ Serving children, adolescents, adults. ⯌ SPECIALIZING in: ⯌ Impact of emotional wellness on learning (and vice-versa). ⯌ Strengths-based, non-pathologizing approach. ⯌ Strategies for ADHD, learning differences (i.e., dyslexia, intellectual giftedness), anxiety, temperamental & sensory sensitivity (i.e., highly sensitive children/adults), autism spectrum/neurodiversity, stress management, time management, & emotional wellness. ⯌ Licensed in CA, MA, and HI.
Hannah Friesen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Clairemont, San Diego, CA 92111
Hi there! My name is Hannah, and I am so excited you are here! The world we live in is so busy. It seems like we are going a million miles a minute without stopping, and it can be exhausting. I love therapy because it is a safe place for anyone to slow down and heal. My desire is to allow for space in therapy to process, heal, and grow through life’s challenges and joys.
Hi there! My name is Hannah, and I am so excited you are here! The world we live in is so busy. It seems like we are going a million miles a minute without stopping, and it can be exhausting. I love therapy because it is a safe place for anyone to slow down and heal. My desire is to allow for space in therapy to process, heal, and grow through life’s challenges and joys.
Hi, and welcome! I'm Lisa and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in working with Neurodivergent individuals and families dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD/ADD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, trauma/abuse, divorce, and emotional/behavioral concerns. I have experience providing therapy to children, teens, young adults, families, and adults. I support through a client centered and collaborative approach and create a safe therapeutic environment for clients to make progress on their goals. My practice is neurodivergent and LGBTQ affirming.
Hi, and welcome! I'm Lisa and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in working with Neurodivergent individuals and families dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD/ADD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, trauma/abuse, divorce, and emotional/behavioral concerns. I have experience providing therapy to children, teens, young adults, families, and adults. I support through a client centered and collaborative approach and create a safe therapeutic environment for clients to make progress on their goals. My practice is neurodivergent and LGBTQ affirming.
Susan Quillman: Hope Therapy Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clairemont, San Diego, CA 92117 (Online Only)
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall," Nelson Mandela. It is never fun to fall, yet it is something we all experience. If life has you in the midst of difficult challenges and you feel overwhelmed, know that you are not alone. Reaching out for support is an act of strength and courage, and is the first step in getting up again. I work with adults of all ages who are experiencing difficulties including anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and stress.
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall," Nelson Mandela. It is never fun to fall, yet it is something we all experience. If life has you in the midst of difficult challenges and you feel overwhelmed, know that you are not alone. Reaching out for support is an act of strength and courage, and is the first step in getting up again. I work with adults of all ages who are experiencing difficulties including anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and stress.
Willa Marquis
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Clairemont, San Diego, CA 92117
Not accepting new clients
“What happened to my happy child?” Parents often come to me feeling overwhelmed and confused by their child’s obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) or anxiety. Often it starts with a small fear – about something bad happening to Mom or Dad, about getting sick, about failing a quiz – but the anxiety grows over time and keeps your child from the calm and joy you wish for them. Your child may retreat and avoid people and situations that used to bring them happiness. Many parents do their best to help them regain control of their thoughts and emotions, but they become disheartened when their efforts seem to make no difference.
“What happened to my happy child?” Parents often come to me feeling overwhelmed and confused by their child’s obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) or anxiety. Often it starts with a small fear – about something bad happening to Mom or Dad, about getting sick, about failing a quiz – but the anxiety grows over time and keeps your child from the calm and joy you wish for them. Your child may retreat and avoid people and situations that used to bring them happiness. Many parents do their best to help them regain control of their thoughts and emotions, but they become disheartened when their efforts seem to make no difference.
Dr. Kayla Bunderson
Psychologist
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Clairemont, San Diego, CA 92111 (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Kayla Bunderson, Psy.D., and I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist. I understand that life can be hard and at times feels like one big coping skill. So let me start off by saying I'm proud of you. You have taken a very positive step by deciding to seek therapy and change your current paradigm. Perhaps you're noticing that you're engaging in the same patterns of behavior and ready to find out why. Maybe you've experienced past trauma or you're struggling with motivation, relationships, or just feeling out of control. I am ready to listen and together we can make change.
Hi! I'm Kayla Bunderson, Psy.D., and I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist. I understand that life can be hard and at times feels like one big coping skill. So let me start off by saying I'm proud of you. You have taken a very positive step by deciding to seek therapy and change your current paradigm. Perhaps you're noticing that you're engaging in the same patterns of behavior and ready to find out why. Maybe you've experienced past trauma or you're struggling with motivation, relationships, or just feeling out of control. I am ready to listen and together we can make change.
Angela Singer
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Clairemont, San Diego, CA 92117
Have you and your partner grown apart recently? Are you and your partner tired of feeling like roommates and you’re looking to recapture those early days when nothing else mattered but your love for one another? Sometimes relationships can shift after kids, careers, and life gets in the way resulting in a lack of intimacy and poor communication.
Have you and your partner grown apart recently? Are you and your partner tired of feeling like roommates and you’re looking to recapture those early days when nothing else mattered but your love for one another? Sometimes relationships can shift after kids, careers, and life gets in the way resulting in a lack of intimacy and poor communication.
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My name is Ezak and my pronouns are they, them, theirs. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Gender Specialist at Diaspora Therapy Group. I utilize a person-centered and strengths-based approach and I have been trained through a multicultural and trauma-informed lens. I work with adolescents and adults wanting to make a change in their life and I work collaboratively with my clients to identify their goals.
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Cindy Way: Hope Therapy Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clairemont, San Diego, CA 92117
My specialty is working with individuals, couples, and families that are impacted by their relationship/marital issues, divorce, blended families, parenting/co-parenting, different- abilities (disability), and chronic pain/illness. Additionally, I apply a trauma-informed lens toward life experiences supporting PTSD/C-PTSD, Generational/Intergenerational Trauma, Cultural/Racial Trauma, and Military-related trauma.
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Lynnesa Estiva Vickery
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Clairemont, San Diego, CA 92117 (Online Only)
My goal is to help others work through their past experiences and barriers to find peace and joy within themselves. Self love and acceptance are key. Learn to practice techniques to manage your symptoms of anxiety and depression. My hope is to get clients to personal freedom, peace and joy and mindfulness. Being able to live in the moment. I help people who are struggling with Depression, Anxiety and PTSD find personal freedom and peace so they can live a joyful and present life.
My goal is to help others work through their past experiences and barriers to find peace and joy within themselves. Self love and acceptance are key. Learn to practice techniques to manage your symptoms of anxiety and depression. My hope is to get clients to personal freedom, peace and joy and mindfulness. Being able to live in the moment. I help people who are struggling with Depression, Anxiety and PTSD find personal freedom and peace so they can live a joyful and present life.
Claire Muller
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Clairemont, San Diego, CA 92111 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
There are many reasons why someone chooses to explore therapy. Some want support navigating relationships at home, school, or work. Others are interested in gaining confidence in advocating for themselves and their identity. Some may be feeling stuck or want to talk through different options or choices. Others want to have a safe, nonjudgemental space to express themselves while feeling heard, understood, and accepted. Whatever your reason, I would love the opportunity to talk and see if we can discover some ways to help you feel grounded. I’m committed to honoring your unique experiences, hopes, values, expertise, and needs.
There are many reasons why someone chooses to explore therapy. Some want support navigating relationships at home, school, or work. Others are interested in gaining confidence in advocating for themselves and their identity. Some may be feeling stuck or want to talk through different options or choices. Others want to have a safe, nonjudgemental space to express themselves while feeling heard, understood, and accepted. Whatever your reason, I would love the opportunity to talk and see if we can discover some ways to help you feel grounded. I’m committed to honoring your unique experiences, hopes, values, expertise, and needs.
Rachel Diskin: Hope Therapy Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Clairemont, San Diego, CA 92117
You have made the first step, having the strength to reach out. I am excited to walk beside you on your journey to take care of yourself. My focus is in providing a safe, non-judgmental space, meeting you where you are and working toward your personal goals. Whether self-esteem, relationship issues, loneliness, phase of life transitions, or difficult past experiences, I utilize evidence-based practices and practice with a client-centered and strengths-based approach. I recognize that depression and anxiety can feel like a roadblock to living the life you want.
You have made the first step, having the strength to reach out. I am excited to walk beside you on your journey to take care of yourself. My focus is in providing a safe, non-judgmental space, meeting you where you are and working toward your personal goals. Whether self-esteem, relationship issues, loneliness, phase of life transitions, or difficult past experiences, I utilize evidence-based practices and practice with a client-centered and strengths-based approach. I recognize that depression and anxiety can feel like a roadblock to living the life you want.
Alex Lewis
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Clairemont, San Diego, CA 92117
Pushing yourself to grow and change is one of the most difficult things, but it is also one of the best things that you can do for yourself. I work with you where you are at and from a place of compassion. Addiction, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues are all areas that I can help you sort through. My approach with addiction is to understand and work through what is driving the behavior. I also utilize harm reduction techniques if needed. I can teach you concrete skills and help you process your emotional experiences in a trusting therapeutic relationship. I am here to support & challenge you to move toward change.
Pushing yourself to grow and change is one of the most difficult things, but it is also one of the best things that you can do for yourself. I work with you where you are at and from a place of compassion. Addiction, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues are all areas that I can help you sort through. My approach with addiction is to understand and work through what is driving the behavior. I also utilize harm reduction techniques if needed. I can teach you concrete skills and help you process your emotional experiences in a trusting therapeutic relationship. I am here to support & challenge you to move toward change.
Currently Accepting New Clients* We can get you scheduled quickly- in less than week! Hello there and welcome, thank you for stopping by. My first goal as a therapist is to provide an environment where you will feel safe and comfortable in order to make the most progress. I'm a bilingual (English and Spanish) therapist in San Diego and have over 10 years of experience providing therapy to children, teens, adults, and families overcome current obstacles to live a happier balanced life. I have experience working with Active Duty Services Members as well as their family members. FREE 10 minute phone consult available.
Currently Accepting New Clients* We can get you scheduled quickly- in less than week! Hello there and welcome, thank you for stopping by. My first goal as a therapist is to provide an environment where you will feel safe and comfortable in order to make the most progress. I'm a bilingual (English and Spanish) therapist in San Diego and have over 10 years of experience providing therapy to children, teens, adults, and families overcome current obstacles to live a happier balanced life. I have experience working with Active Duty Services Members as well as their family members. FREE 10 minute phone consult available.
Sara Al-Khedairy Poly+Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clairemont, San Diego, CA 92117
Hi there, my name is Sara (she/her). As a child of Middle-Eastern immigrants, late-diagnosed neurodivergent (ADHD) person, polyamorous individual, and queer woman, I am honored to have the opportunity to support other members of these minoritized communities in my clinical work. I work alongside clients through a lens of social justice and anti-racism, exploring how systemic oppression and social "norms" act as barriers to wellbeing, particularly for those of us who hold multiple marginalized identities. I work with adults, including individuals, couples, polycules, and other non-traditional relationship configurations.
Hi there, my name is Sara (she/her). As a child of Middle-Eastern immigrants, late-diagnosed neurodivergent (ADHD) person, polyamorous individual, and queer woman, I am honored to have the opportunity to support other members of these minoritized communities in my clinical work. I work alongside clients through a lens of social justice and anti-racism, exploring how systemic oppression and social "norms" act as barriers to wellbeing, particularly for those of us who hold multiple marginalized identities. I work with adults, including individuals, couples, polycules, and other non-traditional relationship configurations.
I work with clients who want change their lives for the better, but find themselves going in circles with challenges (e.g. anxiety, low mood, lack of confidence, life stressors, feeling disconnected). Our therapy work together helps create new ways of dealing with problems effectively, encourages and empowers clients to live meaningful lives, while attuning to a person’s unique culture and background
I work with clients who want change their lives for the better, but find themselves going in circles with challenges (e.g. anxiety, low mood, lack of confidence, life stressors, feeling disconnected). Our therapy work together helps create new ways of dealing with problems effectively, encourages and empowers clients to live meaningful lives, while attuning to a person’s unique culture and background
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Number of Therapists in Clairemont, San Diego, CA
100+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Clairemont, San Diego, CA who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 89% | Depression |
| 78% | Relationship Issues |
| 78% | Stress |
| 70% | Coping Skills |
| 67% | Self Esteem |
| 65% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 82% | Aetna |
| 77% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 55% | Managed Health Network (MHN) |
How Therapists in Clairemont, San Diego, CA see their clients
| 66% | In Person and Online | |
| 34% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 84% | Female | |
| 15% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |