Rakefet Benderly, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
California 92067 | 760-930-0886
My approach to therapy is very warm, caring, and straight forward. As a psychologist with over 20 years experience, I have extensive training and experience to address your unique needs most effectively. I work in a collaborative way to achieve results.
Jill Silverman, LCSW
Licensed Psychotherapist
12625 High Bluff Drive, Suite 215, San Diego, California 92130 | 858-793-2400
I am a licensed psychotherapist specializing in helping clients to resolve relationship, marriage, depression, anxiety, personal growth and trauma issues. I work with adults and couples. I help clients to become more self-aware, confident and satisfied with their lives.
Vangie Akridge, PsyD, LEP
Licensed Educational Psychologist
2214 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, California 92101 | (877) 619-6701
HAVE QUESTIONS or CONCERNS about your/your child's EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE? I provide culturally compassionate services that empower both students and parents to navigate the education system and to achieve emotional wellness during times of educationally transition.
Mary Obata, M.A., LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
5100 Marlborough Dr., San Diego, California 92116 | 619-220-4680
I believe the most important element in the therapeutic relationship is the connection between therapist and client -- person to person. What I bring to the relationship is warmth, caring, and a gentle and compassionate presence.
Roxanne Strauss, M.A., LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
4025 Camino del Rio South, Suite 300, San Diego, California 92108 | 619-542-7703
Are you feeling stuck? Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety, sadness, loss, or unworthiness? I can help you rebuild trust in yourself and work on change that is sustaining, so that you can be the person you were meant to be and live life according to your values.
Fredric Seldin, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
7840 Mission Center Court, Suite 102, San Diego, California 92108 | 619-813-5923
I have treated thousands of people over the 35 years that I have practiced psychotherapy. I have never encountered two histories or narratives that were the same, not even close. I strive to identify and support the uniqueness that I encounter in each of my clients.
Kari Katzenmeier, LMFT, RPT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
1525 West Lewis St. , San Diego, California 92103 | (858) 603-8921
I think you are BRAVE for considering working with a therapist. It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help and dare to hope that the difficult areas in your life can improve. I hope to join you in finding the ways towards more healing in those stuck places.
Tami Chelew, MA, CSAT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT #79759
10065 Old Grove Rd Ste 102, San Diego, California 92131 | 858-254-6169
Do you feel distant & emotionally disconnected from your partner? Do you long to have a stronger connection? Are there hurts that seem to go unresolved? I help couples understand their negative patterns & learn to create a more secure, connected, & loving relationship.
Donna Scott, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
2831 Camino del Rio South Suite 201, Suite 201, San Diego, California 92108 | (619) 500-4653
Are you someone who longs to feel joy in your relationships but instead experiences pain over and over again? It is my passion and calling to help you learn how to transform your heartache into a whole heart. Don't delay, get help today.
Scott Wood, M.A.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
2333 Camino del Rio S., Ste 250, San Diego, California 92108 | 858.449.1835
Healthy relationships are important to our sense of well-being. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help develop secure relational connections and craft manageable solutions to life's challenges. I look forward to supporting your journey to healing.
Gretchen J. Penner, ASW
Pre-licensed Therapist
2121 5th Avenue Suite 214, San Diego, California 92101 | 619-272-6858 ext 713
My name is Gretchen J. Penner and I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression and trauma. I provide a safe affordable place to help you overcome challenges and reclaim your joy.
Aleksandra Drecun, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
12526 High Bluff Drive, Suite 300, San Diego, California 92130 | (858) 792-3541
Dr. Drecun is a licensed psychologist who has a profound passion in assisting individuals in reaching their fullest potential.
Irene Saunders, LCSW, BCD
Licensed Psychotherapist, Board Certified Diplomate
(UTC) 4225 Executive Square, Suite 600, La Jolla , California 92037 | 858 202-1624
"Most everything you value flows from the relationship you have with yourself." Experience all that transforms in your life when you begin living in a way that reflects compassion toward yourself, and a deeper connection with your emotions, dreams and truth.
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City of San Diego
California Coalition for Counselor Licensure
Therapy San Diego California
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San Diego is located along the coast in Southern California bordering along Mexico. With over 1.2 million people it is the second largest city in California and the eighth largest in the continental U.S. San Diego has a Mediterranean climate and is home to numerous military facilities. The economy is comprised of computer sciences, agriculture, defense related manufacturing, financial services, and tourism. One of the largest draws to San Diego is Sea World and the San Diego Zoo, which see thousands of visitors a month. European settlers first discovered San Diego in 1499. It was incorporated as a city of the United States in 1850,1 with a significant naval presence developing in the early 1900s to protect the border with Mexico. The military has continued to have a strong influence in this area to the present day. In the past twenty years, San Diego has been undergoing an urban renewal, developing the city with skyscrapers, five star hotels, restaurants, and boutiques.
Mental Health in San Diego
San Diego has had an ongoing problem with suicide. While rates in the first part of the 2000s were 20 percent lower than in the first part of the 1990s, in recent years the suicide rate has begun to rise again.2 Veterans of the armed forces have specific issues that raise their risk of taking their own life, and with well over 230,000 veterans living in San Diego County,3 there is a high need for specialized treatment.
The San Diego County Division of Behavioral Health Services (BHS) is an excellent resource for San Diego citizens who are in need of mental health care support. BHS offers a wide variety of programs and services for children, adults, and families at dozens of locations throughout San Diego. Prevention, treatment, and intervention services aim to help individuals live happy, healthy lives. For more information about BHS's programs or to get a referral, call 1-888-724-7240.4
Current Initiatives
Live Well San Diego is a 10-year health initiative organized by over 50 San Diego County departments. By garnering widespread public and private support, the goal of the program is to bring awareness to the root causes of physical and mental illness and address the rising cost of health care. Protecting community members from all forms of abuse is a primary undertaking of the project. Additionally, the program seeks to educate the public about the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, and drug use. The wellness and prevention component of the Affordable Care Act fits nicely into the overall goals of the program.5
References
1. Wikipedia. (2017). San Diego, California. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Diego2. County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency. (2017). Suicide in San Diego County 2000-2009. Retrieved from http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/phs/documents/CHS-SuicideReport_2011.pdf
3. United States Census Bureau. (2017). Community Facts - San Diego County, California. Retrieved from http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/community_facts.xhtml
4. County of San Diego. (2016). Behavioral Health Services. Retrieved from http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/bhs/
5. California Health Line. (2017). San Diego County's 10-Year Public Health Initiative Shows Early Progress. Retrieved from http://www.californiahealthline.org/insight/2013/san-diego-countys-10-year-public-health-initiative-shows-early-progress
San Diego is located in San Diego County, California. It has a land area of 325.19 square miles and a water area of 47.19 square miles. The population of San Diego is 1.39 million people with 485,091 households and a median annual income of $66,116. .
Therapy Affordability Meter for San Diego, CA
Generally Affordable
Therapists in San Diego are often within budget with some potential challenges for longer term commitments. Your mental health and well being are a top priority. If accessibility is a concern, ask your counselor about sliding scale fees or inquire about accepted insurance plans. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local San Diego public health department.