Vanessa Villasenor, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
591 CAMINO DE LA REINA, SUITE 802, San Diego, California 92108 | 858-519-8002
Welcome! At A Place of Growth, we provide strive to first create a safe and comfortable environment in order for you to begin the process of healing through your current struggles. Please contact us to schedule an appointment today.
Rika Tanaka, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Carlsbad, California 92008 | 619-554-0120
I am a doctoral-level therapist dedicated to providing evidence-based therapy tailored to your unique needs. Let's work together to help you courageously cope with life’s biggest stressors and confidently make changes to foster a sense of balance in your life.
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.
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 collaborating and assisting individuals in reaching their fullest potential.
David Peters, MS, MFT
Marriage and Family Therapist
2525 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 205, San Diego, California 92108 | 619-491-3492
Let's restore you to health and happiness! You will enjoy a professional atmosphere and comfortable working relationship. I use only scientifically proven techniques along with education and practical recommendations for growth and healing. Learn more at my website.
Katelin Hanhart, LCSW LCADC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Available for Online Therapy
Reaching out for help can be hard; I work on helping to make it a bit easier. My style is non-judgmental, supportive, and validating, while also being honest and direct. I look forward to hearing about how I can support you in your therapy process.
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.
Jonathan Kramer, PhD
Psychologist
3211 Holiday Court, #201 (Off I-5, Near UTC/UCSD), La Jolla, California 92037 | 858-780-0988
PRACTICAL HELP. RESULTS ORIENTED. 30 years of professional experience with Couples and Individual Adults. Married 30 years. Author, 'Why Men Don't Get Enough Sex and Women Don't Get Enough Love.' Let's work together so you can have a happier life.
Roxanne Strauss, M.A., LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
4700 Spring Street #204, La Mesa, California 91942 | 619-987-1790
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.
Cynthia Valentine, MA
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
2816 Adams Ave, San Diego, California 92116 | 619-736-1176
Learn how to be present, open up to your experience and take real, compassionate steps in your valued direction. Together, let's figure out how you can begin again, with compassion and purpose.
Vanessa Hughes, MA, MFT, MAT, MAICS, SEP
WELL COACHED LIFE| GRIT Kids Coaching
Available for Online Therapy
Providers in our practice integrate an individual’s body, mind, and spirit/spirituality because sometimes we are stuck in one or all of these vital areas of our experience.
Rakefet Benderly, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Solana beach, California 92075 | 760-930-0886
My approach to therapy is very warm, caring, and straight forward. I have worked as a psychologist in my Carlsbad private practice for over 22 years. My goal is to work with you to reduce your distress and help improve the quality of your life.
Paul Santero, Psy. D.
Licensed Psychologist
3252 Holiday Dr. #205, La Jolla, California 92037 | 619-750-0970
Everyone, at one time or another, encounters challenging experiences which can leave a lasting, negative effect. I will help you heal and overcome these wounds and help you achieve your goals so you can live a more free, joyful, authentic and assertive life.
Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.
Coach/Change Agent/Consultant
San Diego, California 92101 | 1-877-606-6161
Grey Matters Intl & Dr. Kevin Fleming(cited expert for NY Times, CNN, Fortune, Sporting News)is all about bold thinking & neuroscience innovation in getting mood/behavior change when shrinking,feel good self-help, and pills aren't cutting it. Indiv/couples/family.
Tonia Vojtkofsky, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Available for Online Therapy
As an experienced psychologist, I believe there is hope for you, no matter what you are struggling with. Together we can find strategies to help you feel better and develop the life you want to live.
Related Sites:
City of San Diego
California Coalition for Counselor Licensure
Therapy San Diego California
Counseling Poway, Chula Vista, La Mesa, Carlsbad, Santee, Escondido, San Marcos, Encinitas, Ramona, Coronado, Del Mar
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.