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Anna Mendez
LCSW
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety +6 moreSpeaks SpanishHello, I’ve worked in many areas of mental health, from supporting foster youth to working in the prison system. I value authenticity and offer a safe space to be yourself. I provide positive regard to build a strong therapeutic alliance. I specialize in anxiety, personality disorders, trauma, and inner child and inner mother wound work. I help clients understand anxiety and reduce its intensity, moving from freeze, fight, or flight into a more connected sense of being.Next available:Sun Sep 20 @ 1AM
High Satisfaction Rate
James Dobbin
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in Addiction (not substance use), ADHD +29 moreMy belief is that every human being strives for and has the capacity to fulfill his or her own potential. It is my role to help them realize their potential and believe in themselves to pursue their potential to the fullest. My professional style is to use the late and great Carl Rogers' "person-centered therapy". This type of therapy diverges from the traditional model of the therapist as expert and moves instead toward a non-directive, empathic approach that empowers and motivates the client in the therapeutic process.Next available:Tue Sep 22 @ 3PM
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High Satisfaction Rate
Corina Mendoza
LMFT
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues +25 moreSpeaks SpanishHello and welcome to Octave. I’m really glad you’re here. As a bilingual and bicultural therapist, I offer a warm, compassionate, and culturally informed space where you are respected and valued. Reaching out for support can take courage, and you don’t have to navigate things alone. My approach is grounded in cultural humility, collaboration, and trust. Together, we can explore what brings you to therapy and move toward healing, balance, and meaningful change at a pace that feels comfortable and supportive for you. Welcome—I’m honored to be part of your care.Next available:Tue Sep 22 @ 1AM
High Satisfaction Rate
Elizabeth Oliver
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety +11 moreI am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clarity. I partner with clients to identify the obstacles that brought them to therapy and to develop empowering strategies for lasting change. I have experience supporting clients coping with stress related to life transitions and career demands, women navigating pregnancy and the postpartum period, and individuals with depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. I look forward to partnering with you as you take the next step toward the life you want to lead.Next available:Wed Sep 23 @ 6PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Pantea Shahbazi
LMFT
Virtual
Specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues +17 moreSpeaks PersianI am a holistic psychotherapist with extensive training and experience in using trauma-informed approaches and evidence-based practices to transform the lives of my clients. I empower clients through education as well as introspection. I provide individual therapy and couples therapy. My approach is focused on treating the whole person. I believe this multi-dimensional approach is a key to developing long-lasting change that allows my clients to live fulfilling lives. Life is a mysterious journey of experiences and learning. My purpose is to help others make their life sacred by holding it as a masterpiece.Next available:Thu Sep 24 @ 7PM
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Connie Cain
LMFT
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Adoption/Foster Care, Anxiety +7 moreWelcome! I’m here to help you feel better. I support clients facing anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and patterns that keep them from living the life they want. You may feel exhausted, burned out, or stuck with negative thoughts that are weighing you down or holding you back. In therapy, we’ll work together to understand what you’re struggling with and use evidence-based tools to strengthen your ability to cope and grow. My goal is to help you overcome barriers, find balance, and create meaningful change.Next available:Tue Sep 22 @ 5PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Joanna Garay
LPCC
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Anxiety, Burnout +10 moreSpeaks SpanishIf you’re struggling with attachment issues, life transitions, trauma, racial stress, addiction, anxiety, or depression, you don’t have to face it alone. If you’re feeling misunderstood, isolated, or like a burden to those around you, I am here to hold space for you. Sometimes life feels dark, stagnant, or far from what we expected, and simple reassurance isn’t enough. I can help you process emotions, gain new perspectives, and develop tools to help life feel meaningful again. Healing takes time, space, and support. I offer services in both Spanish and English.Next available:Tue Sep 22 @ 5PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Victoria Penton
LPC
Virtual
Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety +8 moreI believe that healing and growth happen through relationship, and I am committed to creating a space where clients feel safe, valued, and heard. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over a decade of experience, I work with adults experiencing relationship difficulties, family conflict, women's issues, life transitions, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and attachment-related challenges. My style is down-to-earth, compassionate, humorous when appropriate, and direct/action-oriented when needed. My goal is to help you feel supported and equipped to make meaningful change.Next available:Thu Sep 24 @ 4PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Maurice Turman
LMFT
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety +13 moreI specialize in working with men’s issues, couples, and families, helping clients improve communication, manage emotions, and build healthier relationships. My therapy style integrates DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Gottman Therapy to create a supportive, goal-focused approach. With compassion and collaboration, I offer a safe space to explore challenges, develop coping strategies, and foster self-awareness, growth, and meaningful connection in life.Next available:Tue Sep 22 @ 8PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Kayla Whaley
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in Anxiety, Burnout +10 moreThings will continue to change as you heal various forms of trauma, anxiety, depression, and physical unrest. I hope to support your growth as you develop self-trust and self-awareness, understanding how experiences can affect your overall well-being. My approach to each session is to provide a safe space that invites clients to feel at ease in the present. While in this calming space, they can explore, challenge, and heal core wounds and behaviors. By doing so you can begin to allow yourself a space for healing your thoughts, your body, and your relationship with the world around you. I look forward to supporting you on your journey.Next available:Tue Sep 22 @ 12AM
High Satisfaction Rate
Alexis Forgnone-Judd
LMFT
Virtual
Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety +14 moreIt is important to me to provide skills, tools, and options for individuals to feel empowered in managing their life challenges on their own. I approach the therapeutic relationship from an open and honest space. I believe in building a relationship that is supportive, genuine, and collaborative as well as challenging and directive. Healing and progress are often made with a wholistic approach that can include additional support from families, communities, groups, and non-traditional healing practices. Thus, striving to collaborate in creating a treatment plan that is both evidence-based and individualized.Next available:Tue Sep 22 @ 5PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Amy Chang
LMFT
Virtual
Specializes in Anxiety, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress +3 moreMy mission is to provide quality culturally sensitive counseling services to individuals and couples, particularly adults struggling with self-worth, relationship challenges, and multicultural and identity issues. I believe that everyone intuitively has the tools needed to succeed in therapy, and my goal is to help clients understand and access their strengths to overcome emotional and mental health barriers that may hinder them from living a fulfilled life. I strive to provide a nurturing environment for people, especially those who have historically been marginalized, to thrive.Next available:Tue Sep 22 @ 11PM
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Ian Taylor
LMFT
Virtual
Specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety +9 moreI truly love helping people develop new skills and insights, work through their traumas, and feel empowered and hopeful as they have met their goals. I truly believe everyone deserves to have someone that they can easily talk to and that is in their corner. I provide a warm, respectful, and nonjudgmental environment that allows for all my clients to grow. My approach is empathetic, client centered, and attachment based.Next available:Tue Sep 22 @ 12AM
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Alex Urrutia
LCSW
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety +14 moreI have worked in several areas of mental health care and have truly found my purpose and passion in assisting those who struggle with trauma and/or addiction. I understand how trauma has been locked within the psyche and having an individual feel as though they are stuck within themselves. I understand that addiction was a solution to several problems at the time because it allowed relief, but in reality it only masked the underlying issues. My goal for each of my clients is to have them recognize their own strengths and abilities so they may continue or begin to live meaningful lives.Next available:Tue Sep 22 @ 4PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Sahiba Chandhok
PSYD
Virtual
Specializes in Anxiety, Body Image +10 moreMy therapeutic approach seeks to help people gain a deeper understanding of themselves, a shift that begins within our therapeutic relationship and progressively extends into daily life. I utilize evidence-based therapies to help people better understand the problems they are facing, and believe therapy is most helpful when customized to meet an individual’s personality and goals. My treatment style is collaborative, and I strive to create an inviting space.Next available:Wed Sep 23 @ 7PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Samantha Arreola
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety +10 moreI am a trauma-informed therapist who supports clients in understanding how their experiences have impacted their relationships, self-image, motivation, work ethic, and all other aspects of life. I have been told I am very calm-natured and relatable, which clients appreciate in session. I support people who want to unapologetically set boundaries, discover who they are, stop people-pleasing, improve their self-worth, and manage their symptoms of depression and anxiety. I offer a lot of resources such as books, workbooks, podcasts, etc. to review outside of therapy which helps accelerate the therapy process.Next available:Wed Sep 23 @ 4PM
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Christina Perez
LMFT
Virtual
Specializes in Anxiety, Body Image +5 moreI have experience with eating disorders and relationship issues so am very familiar with helping clients explore their relationships with food, their body, their family, and friends. I am client-centered and very open with clients. I want to meet them where they are. I bring humor and hopefulness to the session, as well as compassion and honesty. I help clients identify their narratives as well as challenge them. I believe the clients know themselves the best, so I trust I will learn from them as they will also learn from me, and that will guide our work together.Next available:Thu Sep 24 @ 9PM
Teresa Teacher
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in Anxiety, Burnout +11 moreI work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including underserved communities, transitioning immigrants, couples, families, and multicultural individuals. Life can feel overwhelming when you're facing difficult experiences, major transitions, relationship challenges, or the effects of trauma. I provide a supportive, welcoming space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. Together, we explore how past experiences may be impacting your present while building on your strengths. My goal is to help you develop insight, confidence, resilience, and practical tools to create meaningful, lasting change.Next available:Thu Sep 24 @ 4PM
Karen Camargo
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in Anxiety, Individual Therapy +3 moreI’m a bilingual (English and Spanish), EMDR-certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing telehealth services in New York and California. I work with a wide range of clients across ages and needs in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Together, we’ll identify your inner strengths, potential, and available resources. I use a client-centered approach to support your physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being, helping us focus on your strengths and overall wellness—not just acute symptoms.Next available:Tue Sep 22 @ 8PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Jeanne Duebbert
LMFT
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues +16 moreI help kids, families, and individuals learn to manage challenges, build on areas of growth, and maximize their strengths. My approach fosters positive expectations that change is possible and supports the development of skills to make it happen. I am warm and compassionate, understanding the emotional and behavioral issues you may face. Together, we explore your unique strengths and build confidence as you take control and learn throughout therapy.Next available:Mon Sep 21 @ 10PM
Celeene Moreno Zaragoza
LCSW
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Anxiety, Burnout +2 moreI am dedicated to helping adults navigate life's challenges with empathy, support, and practical tools. I specialize in Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, with a trauma-informed approach that centers on healing and empowerment.I work with individuals dealing with anxiety, relationship struggles, family conflict, and personal growth. My goal is to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while developing effective coping strategies and building resilience. Together, we’ll work toward practical solutions to improve your mental health.Next available:Thu Sep 24 @ 3PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Maria Gonzalez
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in Anxiety, Burnout +9 moreSpeaks SpanishI am passionate about helping clients through their journey, specializing in areas such as anxiety, depression, body image, and generational trauma. Knowledge is transformative in healing past generational traumas and guiding us through our recovery. It is important to develop positive coping skills that will take the place of negative coping strategies that only elicit new problems. I am bicultural and bilingual in Spanish, and coming from immigrant parents, I am sensitive to multicultural issues. I enjoy working with a variety of issues and learning from people from diverse backgrounds. I am committed to helping individuals and families cope with their day-to-day difficulties. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe space for clients where they feel reassured that their voices are heard. I invite you to reach out and see if I may be of assistance to you.Next available:Mon Sep 21 @ 6PM
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Marisol Cendejas
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in Anger Issues, Animal Loss +12 moreSpeaks SpanishI am a bilingual therapist who cares about creating safer spaces to empower mental health and wellness in BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color). I take a holistic and trauma-informed approach.Next available:Mon Sep 21 @ 6PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Angel Rodriguez
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in Burnout, Depression +10 moreSpeaks SpanishMy therapy style is warm, collaborative, and rooted in empathy. I have extensive experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, and PTSD, and I focus on not just managing symptoms but addressing their root causes. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you can share your story without judgment. Together, we’ll uncover patterns, build resilience, and develop tools that empower you to move forward with greater clarity, balance, and self-compassion.Next available:Sat Sep 26 @ 5PM
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Rocio Villalobos
LCSW
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Issues +15 moreSpeaks SpanishWelcome! I’m here to support you in your healing process by providing a safe space to explore your thoughts and discover your own solutions. With compassion and understanding, I’ll help you navigate challenges, support your growth, and celebrate your accomplishments. I work with individuals, couples, and families using a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to your needs. My experience draws from professional practice in community mental health, medical settings, foster and adoption services, and community churches.Next available:Tue Sep 22 @ 7PM
Frequently asked questions about therapists in San Diego
Yes. Many Octave therapists serving San Diego are trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), one of the most widely used, evidence-based approaches for anxiety, depression, and more. Sessions are available online to San Diego residents, with in-person options where available. Run the intake and you will be matched with a CBT therapist in San Diego who fits your needs.
Yes. Octave works with EMDR-trained therapists who serve San Diego. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based approach often used to treat trauma and PTSD. Tell us what you are looking for during intake and we will match you with an EMDR therapist in San Diego, online or in person where available.
Octave's insurance coverage varies by plan, and coverage for programs like Medi-Cal is not available everywhere. The fastest way to check is Octave's cost estimator: enter your plan and you will see whether it is accepted for therapists serving San Diego before you book. Octave is in-network with many major carriers, so it is worth confirming your specific coverage.
Yes. Octave is in-network with major insurance carriers, and therapists serving San Diego accept insurance. Your coverage and out-of-pocket cost depend on your specific plan, so use Octave's cost estimator to see what you would pay before booking. Checking your coverage first means no billing surprises.
Yes. Anxiety is one of the most common reasons people start therapy, and many Octave therapists serving San Diego specialize in treating it. They use evidence-based approaches like CBT to help with worry, panic, and everyday stress. Run the intake to be matched with an anxiety therapist in San Diego who fits your needs.
Yes. Many Octave therapists serving San Diego specialize in depression, using proven approaches to help you feel more like yourself again. Care is available online to San Diego residents, with in-person options where available. Tell us what you are working through during intake and we will match you with a depression therapist in San Diego.
Start with what you want to work on, then look for a therapist in San Diego whose experience and approach match, who takes your insurance, and who has availability that works for you. It also helps to notice whether you feel comfortable in early sessions. With Octave, you answer a few questions during intake and get matched with a licensed therapist serving San Diego, so you do not have to compare profiles on your own.
The easiest way to find a therapist in San Diego is to run Octave's intake. You answer a few questions about what you need and your insurance, then get matched with a licensed therapist serving San Diego, online or in person where available. From there, you can book your first session when you are ready.
Yes. Couples therapy is available to San Diego residents through Octave, with licensed therapists who help partners work through communication, conflict, connection, and life transitions. Sessions are available online, with in-person options where available. Run the intake together and you will be matched with a couples therapist serving San Diego.
The best therapist is really the one who is the best fit for you: someone licensed, experienced with what you are working through, and easy to talk to. Every Octave therapist serving San Diego is vetted for credentials, experience, and clinical approach before joining the platform, so you start from a shortlist of qualified clinicians. Octave's intake then matches you with the therapist in San Diego who fits your specific needs.