Aetna Therapists in Downtown, San Diego, CA
I'm a clinical psychologist with over twenty years of experience. This includes work with children, adolescents adults and couples. I have experience in different treatment modalities. However, I taylor my treatment approach to the specific needs of my clients. I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative endeavor to work through life challenges. My personal philosophy is that difficult times present an opportunity to grow emotionally, psychologically and spiritually.
I'm a clinical psychologist with over twenty years of experience. This includes work with children, adolescents adults and couples. I have experience in different treatment modalities. However, I taylor my treatment approach to the specific needs of my clients. I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative endeavor to work through life challenges. My personal philosophy is that difficult times present an opportunity to grow emotionally, psychologically and spiritually.
If you are seeking psychotherapy to improve your self-esteem, process trauma, manage symptoms of anxiety or depression, process divorce or other loss, get a handle on your anger, improve your job performance, learn to be more assertive, or improve your relationships with others, I can help. In a warm and supportive environment we will work together to foster insight and build the skills needed to deal successfully with life's unpredictable stressors.
If you are seeking psychotherapy to improve your self-esteem, process trauma, manage symptoms of anxiety or depression, process divorce or other loss, get a handle on your anger, improve your job performance, learn to be more assertive, or improve your relationships with others, I can help. In a warm and supportive environment we will work together to foster insight and build the skills needed to deal successfully with life's unpredictable stressors.
Tracey L Chester
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed MFT, and he founder and clinical director of San Diego Pain and Trauma Institute. I primarily work with patients who suffer from chronic pain or chronic illness. Simply put, patients need extra attention their loved ones may be unable to provide.The mission of this clinic is to provide an integrated approach, with primary care doctors, and doctors from different specialties, trauma-informed care, from physical therapy techniques to the most up to date evidence based practices. I am amongst a small group of professionals studying the relationship between trauma, grief and chronic pain.
I am a licensed MFT, and he founder and clinical director of San Diego Pain and Trauma Institute. I primarily work with patients who suffer from chronic pain or chronic illness. Simply put, patients need extra attention their loved ones may be unable to provide.The mission of this clinic is to provide an integrated approach, with primary care doctors, and doctors from different specialties, trauma-informed care, from physical therapy techniques to the most up to date evidence based practices. I am amongst a small group of professionals studying the relationship between trauma, grief and chronic pain.
Jennifer Piper
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
People come to therapy for a number of reasons. You may be at a crossroads in your life. Perhaps something doesn't feel right or you just feel stuck. Maybe you want to improve your relationships, self-esteem, or gain clarity. Whatever brings you here today, you are likely looking for someone you can trust. A place where you can feel safe to share personal aspects of yourself. Someone who will listen, help you make sense of what may be happening in your life, and help you get to where you want to be.
People come to therapy for a number of reasons. You may be at a crossroads in your life. Perhaps something doesn't feel right or you just feel stuck. Maybe you want to improve your relationships, self-esteem, or gain clarity. Whatever brings you here today, you are likely looking for someone you can trust. A place where you can feel safe to share personal aspects of yourself. Someone who will listen, help you make sense of what may be happening in your life, and help you get to where you want to be.
Are you feeling "blue" but not sure why? Do you find yourself thinking negatively about yourself and your life? Do you feel lonely or wonder why you don't have better relationships? Do you wish you could be more assertive and go after what you want? These are some of the issues I can help you with. I use a gentle, collaborative approach to psychotherapy, providing a safe place for you to talk about what is on your mind and to help you understand yourself better.
Are you feeling "blue" but not sure why? Do you find yourself thinking negatively about yourself and your life? Do you feel lonely or wonder why you don't have better relationships? Do you wish you could be more assertive and go after what you want? These are some of the issues I can help you with. I use a gentle, collaborative approach to psychotherapy, providing a safe place for you to talk about what is on your mind and to help you understand yourself better.
Michelle Lynn Slater
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101
If you have arrived here you're looking for a safe place to unpack. Maybe your coping strategies are being tested and your relationships strained. You need and deserve all the support you can get. Here in the safety and peace of my office you will find that you do not have to go through your anxiety, depression, trauma and pain alone. You can make meaning out of suffering. You will see that your sense of hopelessness is an illusion, that your feelings of worthlessness can be unlearned, that your unhealthy habits can be replaced. It is important to me to support and create a safe space for queer and trans clients
If you have arrived here you're looking for a safe place to unpack. Maybe your coping strategies are being tested and your relationships strained. You need and deserve all the support you can get. Here in the safety and peace of my office you will find that you do not have to go through your anxiety, depression, trauma and pain alone. You can make meaning out of suffering. You will see that your sense of hopelessness is an illusion, that your feelings of worthlessness can be unlearned, that your unhealthy habits can be replaced. It is important to me to support and create a safe space for queer and trans clients
Rosalind M Daniel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
Welcome to my private practice! I have worked as a marriage and family therapist for 30 years in a variety of settings: private practice, Kaiser Permanente, Adventist Health, Solano and Contra Costa Counties, Non-Profit agencies, and as a school based therapist.
Welcome to my private practice! I have worked as a marriage and family therapist for 30 years in a variety of settings: private practice, Kaiser Permanente, Adventist Health, Solano and Contra Costa Counties, Non-Profit agencies, and as a school based therapist.
Therapy is about exploring yourself and the way you interact with those around you to create opportunities for a greater experience in the world. This process of exploration allows you to develop an awareness of yourself, and of opportunities for growth and healing. My therapy style is eclectic, though I mostly utilize CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I believe you already have the power to be happy within you, and I will assist you in discovering that power. Therapy happens outside of the therapy room, between sessions, which means there might be homework. The catalyst for change is you!
Therapy is about exploring yourself and the way you interact with those around you to create opportunities for a greater experience in the world. This process of exploration allows you to develop an awareness of yourself, and of opportunities for growth and healing. My therapy style is eclectic, though I mostly utilize CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I believe you already have the power to be happy within you, and I will assist you in discovering that power. Therapy happens outside of the therapy room, between sessions, which means there might be homework. The catalyst for change is you!
Continued growth and wellness are issues central to quality living and happiness. Furthermore, potential actualization and wellness, to a large degree, are functions of the individual's ability to effectively deal with stress and stressors. These are the areas of human development training that Dr. Johnson has been involved with for many years. He is fully committed to supporting you to not only facilitate your healing but to help you create happiness in your life.
Continued growth and wellness are issues central to quality living and happiness. Furthermore, potential actualization and wellness, to a large degree, are functions of the individual's ability to effectively deal with stress and stressors. These are the areas of human development training that Dr. Johnson has been involved with for many years. He is fully committed to supporting you to not only facilitate your healing but to help you create happiness in your life.
Stephanie H Espinosa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
Welcome, my name is Stephanie H. Espinosa and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Congratulations on taking the first step towards a better you! Often times, the pressures of life, our core beliefs and societal influences can significantly impact our lives in an adverse way. As a result, we often get stuck in self-destructive cycles and lose hope that our lives can be different. We habitually self-medicate with food, alcohol, drugs, work and/or sex to seek a moment of escape and even happiness.
Welcome, my name is Stephanie H. Espinosa and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Congratulations on taking the first step towards a better you! Often times, the pressures of life, our core beliefs and societal influences can significantly impact our lives in an adverse way. As a result, we often get stuck in self-destructive cycles and lose hope that our lives can be different. We habitually self-medicate with food, alcohol, drugs, work and/or sex to seek a moment of escape and even happiness.
Online therapy in California / Feeling full of worry, despair, or emotionally charged is no way to live – and it can be really paralyzing. You may find yourself trying everything in your power to prevent the worst from happening. Or, feeling stuck and dissatisfied with life, your family, and your relationships. I get that it can feel hopeless trying to create change on your own only to find that you’re still not where you want to be. I am trained to help you overcome panic attacks, anxiety, depression and personality disorders – or how to manage your relationship with someone with a personality disorder.
Online therapy in California / Feeling full of worry, despair, or emotionally charged is no way to live – and it can be really paralyzing. You may find yourself trying everything in your power to prevent the worst from happening. Or, feeling stuck and dissatisfied with life, your family, and your relationships. I get that it can feel hopeless trying to create change on your own only to find that you’re still not where you want to be. I am trained to help you overcome panic attacks, anxiety, depression and personality disorders – or how to manage your relationship with someone with a personality disorder.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Randy Higgins, and I am a compassionate therapist with over 22 years' experience working with clients with a broad range of life issues. I work with a variety of clients who struggle with issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD and Bipolar Disorder. I also specialize in working with men and women who struggle with drug addiction, sexual behaviors, impulsive behaviors and issues with managing their anger and domestic violence related issues.
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Dana Leigh Schmidt
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
I love what I do and I believe that shines through in every interaction I have with my clients. My approach to treatment is collaborative and I work with clients to build a life they want to live through goal identification, skill building and a balanced commitment to the things they care about the most. I have a wide range of training and experience in working with emotional, behavioral and physical health challenges. I am a current Staff Psychologist at the VA San Diego Health System and maintain a small private practice.
I love what I do and I believe that shines through in every interaction I have with my clients. My approach to treatment is collaborative and I work with clients to build a life they want to live through goal identification, skill building and a balanced commitment to the things they care about the most. I have a wide range of training and experience in working with emotional, behavioral and physical health challenges. I am a current Staff Psychologist at the VA San Diego Health System and maintain a small private practice.
B. Andrea Vielma
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101
Have a gnawing sense that you’re not living the way you’re supposed to be living? Weighted down by a heavy sadness, an over-anxious mind, or a deep pain that just won’t stop hurting? You might be feeling stagnant or confused about a major life change, overworked, overwhelmed and at a breaking point. You want to live differently… you want to ‘be free’… but it seems like no matter what you’ve tried, it still leaves your feeling stuck. Through my years of study and experience in psychology, philosophy, and self-realization, I offer a unique vantage point on life, helping my clients live with lightness in today’s crazy world.
Have a gnawing sense that you’re not living the way you’re supposed to be living? Weighted down by a heavy sadness, an over-anxious mind, or a deep pain that just won’t stop hurting? You might be feeling stagnant or confused about a major life change, overworked, overwhelmed and at a breaking point. You want to live differently… you want to ‘be free’… but it seems like no matter what you’ve tried, it still leaves your feeling stuck. Through my years of study and experience in psychology, philosophy, and self-realization, I offer a unique vantage point on life, helping my clients live with lightness in today’s crazy world.
Dr. Mardi M Smith
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
I can currently offer appointments within 1-2 weeks. Treatment specialties: Trauma and Loss. My clients typically have tried to avoid therapy for months, perhaps, years; therefore, there are layers of issues to address. Most clients are looking for immediate solace to include feeling validated, welcome, and to form a trusting alliance with their therapist. We will establish that very quickly. While many of my clients present with relationship issues, but trauma, loss, moral injury, and unresolved grief may be at the root of the problem. I love working with a variety of clients and issues. I look forward to hearing from you.
I can currently offer appointments within 1-2 weeks. Treatment specialties: Trauma and Loss. My clients typically have tried to avoid therapy for months, perhaps, years; therefore, there are layers of issues to address. Most clients are looking for immediate solace to include feeling validated, welcome, and to form a trusting alliance with their therapist. We will establish that very quickly. While many of my clients present with relationship issues, but trauma, loss, moral injury, and unresolved grief may be at the root of the problem. I love working with a variety of clients and issues. I look forward to hearing from you.
Dara D'Elia
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101
Hey, I'm Dara D'Elia... I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who is passionate about helping my clients to live their fullest life through healing past traumas and nurturing present growth. Specializes in Children, Adolescent and Young Adults, primarily treating depression and anxiety. My approach to therapy is client-centered. I treat each client with empathy and unconditional positive regard while keeping an open mind and meeting each individual where they are at. I like to keep a judgment-free zone where each individual feels heard and appreciated.
Hey, I'm Dara D'Elia... I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who is passionate about helping my clients to live their fullest life through healing past traumas and nurturing present growth. Specializes in Children, Adolescent and Young Adults, primarily treating depression and anxiety. My approach to therapy is client-centered. I treat each client with empathy and unconditional positive regard while keeping an open mind and meeting each individual where they are at. I like to keep a judgment-free zone where each individual feels heard and appreciated.
Michael Ceccon
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
Are you feeling frustrated, confused, stressed, depressed, or lost? Living a human life means learning to live with the human condition and the challenges that arise as a result - mortality, relationships, conflict, emotionality, suffering, and change. Therapy can help you adapt and adjust to experiences that can often be challenging and confusing; experiences that you may not always have the skills or insight to address. Therapy is meant to be a safe environment for you to process your experience of life to get emotional support, helpful feedback, and a healing perspective.
Are you feeling frustrated, confused, stressed, depressed, or lost? Living a human life means learning to live with the human condition and the challenges that arise as a result - mortality, relationships, conflict, emotionality, suffering, and change. Therapy can help you adapt and adjust to experiences that can often be challenging and confusing; experiences that you may not always have the skills or insight to address. Therapy is meant to be a safe environment for you to process your experience of life to get emotional support, helpful feedback, and a healing perspective.
Amy Volweider
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
Sometimes you need a perspective outside of your own circle to help you recognize patterns that could be holding you back. Most people are doing the best they can with what they’ve got but we all need a little push at times to get where we need to go. I’m here to give you that push. As our lives continue to unfold during these challenging times I’m available to provide you with a collaborative and judgment-free zone that sets aside the time and space you need to be able to heal and grow. I’m a warm, spirited, and patient therapist whose goal is to enable people to find more balance and joy in their lives.
Sometimes you need a perspective outside of your own circle to help you recognize patterns that could be holding you back. Most people are doing the best they can with what they’ve got but we all need a little push at times to get where we need to go. I’m here to give you that push. As our lives continue to unfold during these challenging times I’m available to provide you with a collaborative and judgment-free zone that sets aside the time and space you need to be able to heal and grow. I’m a warm, spirited, and patient therapist whose goal is to enable people to find more balance and joy in their lives.
Kiana Sena
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
Welcome, I'm grateful YOU are here... My name is Kiana Sena and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (117251) in California. I am a culturally sensitive therapist with a Strengths Based, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioral approach.
Welcome, I'm grateful YOU are here... My name is Kiana Sena and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (117251) in California. I am a culturally sensitive therapist with a Strengths Based, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioral approach.
Jenelle Deilgat
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
Hi! My name is Jenelle, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Professional Clinical Counselor. I am happy to see you are taking a step towards self-growth. I've been a therapist for 8 years working with ages 11-75 including teens, adults, and couples who struggle with the roller coaster of being human. Over the years I have worked with a wide range of mental health barriers including ADHD, depression, anxiety, complex mood & personality disorders, and psychosis. I love helping people develop skills and tools they can use independently to be successful and navigate the mountains of life. Let's tackle the next one together!
Hi! My name is Jenelle, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Professional Clinical Counselor. I am happy to see you are taking a step towards self-growth. I've been a therapist for 8 years working with ages 11-75 including teens, adults, and couples who struggle with the roller coaster of being human. Over the years I have worked with a wide range of mental health barriers including ADHD, depression, anxiety, complex mood & personality disorders, and psychosis. I love helping people develop skills and tools they can use independently to be successful and navigate the mountains of life. Let's tackle the next one together!
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