San Diego, CA Supportive Therapists

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MICHELLE PINCKNEY
My name is Michelle Y Pinckney. I am a doctoral-prepared Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of experi... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for San Diego, California
PMHNP
Female
My name is Michelle Y Pinckney. I am a doctoral-prepared Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse in th... More
Who might be a good fit for Michelle?
People seeking clarity around managing mood and anxiety disorders or support navigating the complexities of serious mental illness may find Michelle Pinckney’s approach fitting. Her supportive style, combined with extensive experience in psychiatric assessment and medication management, aims to address diverse mental health needs across adulthood. View Profile
San Diego, CA
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RACHEAL ANEKE
Hello, and welcome. I’m a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (P... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for San Diego, California
PMHNP
Female
Hello, and welcome. I’m a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I have over four years of experienc... More
Who might be a good fit for Racheal?
Racheal Aneke may be a match for those interested in a patient-centered, collaborative approach to psychiatric care, particularly when facing mood disorders, anxiety, or trauma-related challenges. She integrates thorough evaluations and medication management with supportive listening and personalized care planning to help clients feel understood and regain stability in their lives. View Profile
San Diego, CA
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OLENA GONCHARENKO
I am licensed as a Nurse Practitioner and certified in Psychiatry in California. As a health care provider, working for many years... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for San Diego, California
PMHNP
Female
I am licensed as a Nurse Practitioner and certified in Psychiatry in California. As a health care provider, working for many years in acute health care settings, I developed a... More
Who might be a good fit for Olena?
Olena Goncharenko offers an approach that may suit individuals focusing on improving their mental health while managing symptoms related to mood disorders, anxiety, or substance misuse. Her supportive style, combined with experience in medication management and motivational interviewing, may help clients seeking compassionate care tailored to adults across a range of life stages. View Profile
San Diego, CA
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CHINENYE UMUNNAKWE
I am compassionate accountable, respectful with great communication and interpersonal skills, team oriented and professionally... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for San Diego, California
PMHNP
Female
I am compassionate accountable, respectful with great communication and interpersonal skills, team oriented and professionally driven to help others overcome personal obst... More
Who might be a good fit for Chinenye?
Chinenye Umunnakwe may support individuals who want to explore mood and anxiety concerns through a supportive, patient-centered lens. She works collaboratively with clients and care teams to tailor treatment plans that address behavioral health symptoms while integrating medication management when appropriate. View Profile
San Diego, CA
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KELLY MULLINS
Hello, I'm Kelly, your dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. In our sessions, my primary goal is to create a war... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for San Diego, California
PMHNP
Female
Hello, I'm Kelly, your dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. In our sessions, my primary goal is to create a warm and welcoming space where you feel supporte... More
Who might be a good fit for Kelly?
People experiencing mood disorders or seeking a therapist with experience in medication management might consider Kelly Mullins’s style of care. She emphasizes a collaborative, respectful approach that integrates medication expertise with encouragement for complementary therapy, aiming to support individuals through diverse life transitions and mental health challenges. View Profile
San Diego, CA
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ELIZABETH SERRATO
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California. I received my Master of Social Work from the Unive... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LCSW
Female
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California. I received my Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California (USC). I work wi... More
Who might be a good fit for Elizabeth?
Those coping with anxiety or pursuing personal growth through life transitions may find Elizabeth Serrato’s approach to be well-aligned. She integrates evidence-based methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Trauma-Focused CBT to support adolescents and adults in building resilience and discovering their strengths. View Profile
San Diego, CA
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LUKE BARRETT
Luke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a background in emergency medical services and hospital emergency departments. He i... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LCSW
Male
Luke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a background in emergency medical services and hospital emergency departments. He is a United States Coast Guard veteran located... More
Who might be a good fit for Luke?
Luke Barrett offers an approach that may suit individuals focusing on building healthy habits and improving communication while managing challenges like anxiety, depression, or substance misuse. His background working with veterans, first responders, and healthcare workers informs a solution-focused and positive psychology framework aimed at supporting meaningful, goal-oriented change. View Profile
San Diego, CA
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SHANNON PEREIRA
I am passionate and compassionate about the care for addiction, medicine, and all mental health and I know they go hand-in-hand an... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for San Diego, California
PMHNP
Female
I am passionate and compassionate about the care for addiction, medicine, and all mental health and I know they go hand-in-hand and I will treat you safely with medication and... More
Who might be a good fit for Shannon?
Shannon Pereira offers an approach that may suit individuals focusing on integrated care for both mental health and addiction concerns. She combines medication management with compassionate, trauma-informed support to address the whole person, helping clients navigate challenges like mood disorders, anxiety, and substance misuse. View Profile
San Diego, CA
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DOLAPO ABIODUN
I am a compassionate and patient-centered Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a strong passion for supporting indivi... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for San Diego, California
PMHNP
Female
I am a compassionate and patient-centered Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a strong passion for supporting individuals facing mental health challenges. My goa... More
Who might be a good fit for Dolapo?
Individuals navigating challenges like mood disorders or trauma may find support through the approach used by Dolapo Abiodun. She integrates acceptance and commitment therapy within a collaborative, patient-centered framework that emphasizes empowerment and respect throughout the healing process. View Profile
San Diego, CA
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PAUL ELLINGSEN
I am a licensed psychotherapist and hold bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology. I have over 30 years experience and h... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Male
I am a licensed psychotherapist and hold bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology. I have over 30 years experience and have performed thousands of hours of counselin... More
Who might be a good fit for Paul?
Individuals navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, or trauma may find support through the approach used by Paul Ellingsen. His extensive experience across diverse clinical settings informs a practical and compassionate style that aims to help clients build resilience and find greater fulfillment. View Profile
San Diego, CA
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HOBERT GABUAT
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California. I use a client-centered therapeutic approach, solution-focused, stren... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LCSW
Male
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California. I use a client-centered therapeutic approach, solution-focused, strength-based, and very supportive allowing my cl... More
Who might be a good fit for Hobert?
Those managing concerns related to addiction, trauma, or anxiety may appreciate the methods Hobert Gabuat incorporates into his practice. His client-centered, strength-based approach emphasizes finding solutions within, offering supportive care especially suited for individuals facing crisis or seeking stabilization. View Profile
San Diego, CA
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SHEHNAZ HUSSAIN
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing care for children, teens, and adults. Many people I... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for San Diego, California
PMHNP
Female
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing care for children, teens, and adults. Many people I see aren’t sure what diagnosis they have �... More
Who might be a good fit for Shehnaz?
Shehnaz Hussain may align well with adults who are working through issues such as mood disorders, anxiety, or substance misuse. Shehnaz uses a collaborative and supportive approach that integrates medication management with psychotherapy, aiming to tailor care across a wide range of psychiatric needs. View Profile
San Diego, CA
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RAVEN PRINCE
Hello and welcome to my practice! I believe that mind, body, and spirit are all interconnected. Mental health is not a destinatio... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LICSW|LCSW
Female
Hello and welcome to my practice! I believe that mind, body, and spirit are all interconnected. Mental health is not a destination, but a process. It's about how you drive, n... More
Who might be a good fit for Raven?
Clients in need of guidance around anxiety, depression, or life transitions could benefit from Raven Prince’s approach. She integrates a supportive and accepting style with practical tools, creating a safe space especially for women and persons of color navigating systemic challenges. View Profile
San Diego, CA
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JESSICA SMITH
Hi! I'm an experienced and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, board-certified (PMHNP-BC) and dedicated to providing exc... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for San Diego, California
PMHNP
Female
Hi! I'm an experienced and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, board-certified (PMHNP-BC) and dedicated to providing exceptional mental health care. I received a Doc... More
Who might be a good fit for Jessica?
Jessica Smith offers an approach that may suit individuals focusing on managing mood disorders or navigating grief. Her integration of compassionate, faith-informed counseling alongside evidence-based methods like CBT can provide meaningful support, especially for older adults seeking care that honors both mental health and spirituality. View Profile
San Diego, CA
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ESTEE HUFF
Hi, I am Estee, Do you want to improve the way you feel? We can work to create that! In a safe, nurturing space we actively enga... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Female
Hi, I am Estee, Do you want to improve the way you feel? We can work to create that! In a safe, nurturing space we actively engage in a process of self discovery that facili... More
Who might be a good fit for Estee?
Individuals or couples navigating anxiety, grief, or challenges with self-esteem may find alignment with the strategies and frameworks utilized by Estee Huff. Her supportive approach, grounded in Emotionally-Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), fosters a collaborative space for uncovering and reshaping patterns to promote emotional growth. View Profile
San Diego, CA
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MARYAM LATEEF
Hi there, Are you struggling with depression, grief, trauma, anxiety, not able to focus or concentrate when you need to? Are you ... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for San Diego, California
PMHNP
Female
Hi there, Are you struggling with depression, grief, trauma, anxiety, not able to focus or concentrate when you need to? Are you considering psychiatric medication management... More
Who might be a good fit for Maryam?
Clients working through depression, anxiety, or trauma and looking for mind-body supportive care might engage well with Maryam Lateef’s approach. She integrates holistic healing practices like mindfulness, meditation, and energy medicine alongside traditional psychiatric care to address the whole person’s well-being. View Profile
San Diego, CA
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MARCCENE SAINT HILAIRE
Hi! I am a nurse practitioner with dual certification in family and psychiatric mental health in Florida. I received my Master's ... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for San Diego, California
PMHNP
Male
Hi! I am a nurse practitioner with dual certification in family and psychiatric mental health in Florida. I received my Master's degree from Saint Thomas University. I also r... More
Who might be a good fit for Marccene?
Marccene Saint Hilaire may be well-suited to individuals who value a combination of medication management and therapeutic support in managing conditions like anxiety, depression, or ADHD. His approach integrates evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Interpersonal Psychotherapy, aiming to address both emotional and psychiatric needs for adults across various life stages. View Profile
San Diego, CA
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BRYSSA KOPPIE
Congratulations on taking the first step in finding support - it's not easy to ask for help! My name is Bryssa (Bree-sa) and I am ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LCSW
Female
Congratulations on taking the first step in finding support - it's not easy to ask for help! My name is Bryssa (Bree-sa) and I am here for you. I aim to provide all of my clie... More
Who might be a good fit for Bryssa?
Individuals focused on improving self-worth while managing anxiety or depression may find support in Bryssa Koppie’s work. She integrates a strength-based and supportive approach that emphasizes empathy and authentic connection, helping clients build boundaries and better understand their emotions. View Profile
San Diego, CA
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LESA VANDER BIE
Hello, I'm so glad you are here. My name is Lesa Vander Bie and I am a licensed MFT with 27 years experience in helping individual... More
Therapist
Offers online care for San Diego, California
LMFT
Female
Hello, I'm so glad you are here. My name is Lesa Vander Bie and I am a licensed MFT with 27 years experience in helping individuals. I obtained my degree in Social Ecology fro... More
Who might be a good fit for Lesa?
Lesa Vander Bie may be well-suited to individuals who value psychodynamic and attachment-based therapy in managing anxiety, life transitions, or relationship challenges. Her approach focuses on exploring early life patterns and fostering collaborative insight, helping clients develop healthier ways of relating and moving toward meaningful personal goals. View Profile
San Diego, CA
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TRISH WILLIAMS FORDE
Hi! I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) based in California. I have over 14 years of re... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for San Diego, California
PMHNP
Female
Hi! I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) based in California. I have over 14 years of registered nursing experience. Having worked in... More
Who might be a good fit for Trish?
Individuals working through challenges such as trauma, anxiety, or life transitions may find support through the approach used by Trish Williams Forde. She incorporates culturally sensitive and solution-focused methods that emphasize resilience and strengths, welcoming clients across different ages including children, adolescents, and young adults. View Profile
San Diego, CA
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Mental Health Services in San Diego, California

As the second-largest city in California, San Diego is home to a diverse population of over 1.4 million people. Renowned for its warm climate, beautiful beaches, and rich cultural heritage, residents enjoy an active, outdoor lifestyle. Landmarks like Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo contribute to the city's vibrant atmosphere.

Key Mental-Health Concerns for San Diego Residents

Common mental health concerns in San Diego include anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. According to the California Health Care Foundation, approximately 1 in 6 adults in California experience mental health challenges, while 1 in 20 suffer severe mental health disorders.

Access to Care & Providers in San Diego

In San Diego, both public and private mental health services are readily available. Local crisis lines offer immediate support, while community organizations provide ongoing care. Notable initiatives include the City of San Diego's Behavioral Health Services and the San Diego Access and Crisis Line.

Therapies & Specialties

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are widely available in San Diego.
  • Trauma-focused care, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), is offered by many therapists.
  • San Diego is also known for unique offerings such as e-therapy, bilingual care, and veteran support.

Local Policies & Stressors

Despite its many attractions, San Diego's high cost of living can be a stressor, as can industry pressures within the city's significant biotech and military sectors. Additionally, student mental health is a concern given the large population of higher education institutions.

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