Alvaro Quesada
LPCC
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in ADHD, Animal Loss +18 moreSpeaks SpanishMy approach to therapy is warm, grounded, and built on the belief that change begins with feeling understood. I work with people navigating transitions, feeling stuck, or simply wanting to understand themselves better. This is a space to be honest about your experiences, explore patterns that no longer serve you, and get to know yourself without fear of judgment. Our work is a genuine, trusting collaboration, shaped around what matters to you, with thoughtful guidance and support at a pace that feels right. My goal is for you to feel heard, respected, and empowered every step of the way.Next available:Mon Nov 2 @ 10PM
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Julia Kharkar
LCSW
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder +19 moreWelcome! My approach is grounded in collaboration, inclusivity, and respect for your individual needs, with an emphasis on empowering you to guide your own therapeutic journey. I support clients navigating PTSD, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I’m particularly passionate about working with college and graduate students, military service members and veterans, working professionals, and individuals during pregnancy and postpartum.Next available:Tue Nov 3 @ 7PM
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High Satisfaction Rate
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 Nov 1 @ 8PM
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:Thu Nov 5 @ 9PM
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:Mon Nov 2 @ 6PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Susie Ro
LCSW
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety +14 moreI work with individuals navigating mood disorders—including anxiety, depression, grief, and stress—as well as trauma, PTSD, and complex trauma. I aim to create an empathic space while incorporating humor and flexibility to meet you where you are. My style is collaborative and adaptive; I tend to mirror your energy and needs, and will offer a direct push when it feels right. Therapy is about finding comfort and growth, and I’m here to support you through both.Next available:Wed Nov 4 @ 5PM
High Satisfaction Rate
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:Wed Nov 4 @ 7PM
Kristy Verma
LPCC
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Anxiety, Caregiver Burnout +10 moreMy therapy style is warm, collaborative, and personalized to each individual. I welcome adults from all backgrounds who may be navigating stress, life transitions, relationship concerns, difficult emotions, or simply feeling unsure about their next steps. Together, we will explore what is affecting your well-being, recognize patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop practical tools that fit your needs and everyday life. I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you feel understood, respected, and comfortable showing up as yourself.Next available:Wed Nov 4 @ 7PM
Ofelia Oundjian
LMFT
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues +12 moreMy path into therapy began with a genuine curiosity about people and the ways our experiences shape how we think, feel, connect, and cope. My approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered. I work from a psychodynamic, attachment-based, cognitive behavioral, and mindfulness-informed framework to help clients build insight, develop self-awareness, and foster meaningful change. My goal as a clinician is to create a safe and supportive space where clients feel truly seen, heard, and valued for who they are. I see clients as the experts in their own lives and value their input in shaping the direction of our work together.Next available:Tue Nov 3 @ 6PM
Melodee Quiroz
LMFT
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Addiction (not substance use), ADHD +27 moreI take a client-centered, collaborative approach, tailoring each session to the couple or individual I am working with. I integrate a range of therapeutic strategies to support meaningful change, with a focus on strengthening relationships, improving communication, and building resilience. I assist clients in navigating difficult moments that can feel overwhelming, but having steady, nonjudgmental support can make a meaningful difference. I provide a supportive space for couples or individuals to feel heard, understood, and respected as they work through challenges at their own pace.Next available:Mon Nov 2 @ 5PM
Jeremy Thulemeyer
LMFT
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety +10 moreMy approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and grounded in curiosity, compassion, and authenticity. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board-Certified Art Therapist, I offer a depth-oriented approach that goes beyond traditional talk therapy. Together, we’ll explore the deeper patterns, emotions, and experiences shaping your relationship with yourself and others. My style is supportive yet gently challenging, integrating creative expression, mindfulness, and practical tools to foster insight and meaningful change. Above all, I strive to create an affirming space where you feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow.Next available:Mon Nov 2 @ 9PM
Keav Khov
LCSW
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety +10 moreIf you’re feeling stuck, unworthy, or carrying the weight of a difficult experience, I’m glad you’re here. I work with adults of all ages navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. My goal is to help you progress toward what matters to you and leave therapy with a toolkit you can use for the rest of your life. I’m open and unassuming, and I listen first. I want to fully understand what you share before we decide anything together. We’re better equipped to reach your goals when we’re on the same page about what you need and how you want to get there.Next available:Fri Nov 6 @ 5PM
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Celia Sandoval
LMFT
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in ADHD, Animal Loss +15 moreSpeaks SpanishI believe therapy should be a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where you feel heard, understood, and valued. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I take a compassionate, collaborative, and individualized approach to helping clients navigate life’s challenges, relationship difficulties, anxiety, and emotional distress. My goal is to help you gain insight, develop healthy coping skills, establish boundaries, and create meaningful, lasting change. I strive to meet you where you are while empowering you to move toward healing, growth, and greater emotional well-being.Next available:Tue Nov 3 @ 5PM
Ofelia Oundjian
LMFT
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues +12 moreMy path into therapy began with a genuine curiosity about people and the ways our experiences shape how we think, feel, connect, and cope. My approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered. I work from a psychodynamic, attachment-based, cognitive behavioral, and mindfulness-informed framework to help clients build insight, develop self-awareness, and foster meaningful change. My goal as a clinician is to create a safe and supportive space where clients feel truly seen, heard, and valued for who they are. I see clients as the experts in their own lives and value their input in shaping the direction of our work together.Next available:Tue Nov 3 @ 6PM
Melodee Quiroz
LMFT
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Addiction (not substance use), ADHD +27 moreI take a client-centered, collaborative approach, tailoring each session to the couple or individual I am working with. I integrate a range of therapeutic strategies to support meaningful change, with a focus on strengthening relationships, improving communication, and building resilience. I assist clients in navigating difficult moments that can feel overwhelming, but having steady, nonjudgmental support can make a meaningful difference. I provide a supportive space for couples or individuals to feel heard, understood, and respected as they work through challenges at their own pace.Next available:Mon Nov 2 @ 5PM
Caitlin Blair
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in Alzheimer's/Dementia, Anxiety +15 moreI specialize in working with AAPI and multicultural adults navigating anxiety, burnout (academic, professional, and caregiver), and trauma shaped by cultural and family expectations. My approach is conversational, collaborative, and trauma-informed, working with your whole story rather than just the symptoms. I draw from somatic and Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed frameworks and incorporate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) or Brainspotting when it fits a client's goals. I believe therapy works best when it holds compassion, curiosity, and cultural context.Next available:Mon Nov 2 @ 10PM
Jose Gonzalez
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues +10 moreSpeaks SpanishI am a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist who uses an integrative approach tailored to your unique needs. I draw from Attachment-Based, Compassion-Focused, Strengths-Based, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavior, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, Acceptance and Commitment, and Trauma-Focused therapies. I practice with compassion and understanding, creating a nonjudgmental, supportive environment where you can feel at ease. My hope is that we share a few smiles along the way.Next available:Thu Nov 5 @ 4AM
Karen Martinez
LMFT
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety +12 moreSpeaks SpanishI am passionate about helping adults of all ages and backgrounds overcome emotional barriers, heal from past experiences, and build healthier relationships. I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, overthinking, burnout, and life transitions. Clients describe me as kind, compassionate, welcoming, intuitive, and skillful. My approach is warm and calm. I listen, reflect on what I’m seeing, and help you process emotions, feel grounded, gain new insights, and work toward healing.Next available:Tue Nov 3 @ 10PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Rebecca Leal
LMFT
Virtual
Specializes in Anxiety, Burnout +11 moreTaking the first step is difficult, and I admire your courage in doing so. I believe everyone can restore what feels broken and grow with support, empathy, and encouragement. As a therapist, I strive to offer a space where you can learn, find your voice, and fully be yourself. If you’re looking to share your burdens, fears, and struggles, I hear you. If you need help, skills, or next steps, we’ll develop them together. Life’s challenges affect us, but we can choose how. Let’s work together so that strength can grow from adversity.Next available:Mon Nov 2 @ 5PM
Lasting Relationships with Clients
Claire Karp
LMFT
Virtual
Specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety +11 moreI have been in part-time private practice for the last five years. I have twenty years of experience establishing and overseeing services to various communities in Southern California. I like to find client strengths and build on them, identify naturally occurring supports so that between therapy sessions the client has support to continue on progress made. I believe that life is 10% what happens and 90% how you perceive it. I use Cognitive Behavioral techniques to identify thought distortion and utilize fact-checking to dispel thoughts not based on fact. Thoughts trigger feelings which trigger behaviors. So let's start at the root. ID unproductive thoughts and replace them with fact-based thoughts. My goal is to give you skills that go beyond your time with me. Life may not get easier but we can work together to make you stronger.Next available:Tue Nov 3 @ 6PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Henna An
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in Anxiety, Burnout +9 moreFeeling stuck between expectations and your own needs? You’re not alone. As a first-gen Asian American therapist, I understand the stress of balancing cultural identity, family roles, and personal goals. I work with young adults navigating identity, life transitions, family conflict, anxiety, work stress, and more. Using CBT and Motivational Interviewing, I offer a compassionate space to explore what’s holding you back and help you move forward with confidence and clarity—on your own terms.Next available:Tue Nov 3 @ 8PM
Lasting Relationships with Clients
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 Nov 3 @ 9PM
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Michela Passoni
LMFT
Virtual
Specializes in Anxiety, Burnout +7 moreSpeaks ItalianWith a focus on culturally informed evidence-based approaches, I provide my clients with compassionate, effective, and personalized treatment. I hold a Doctor of Psychology in Marriage and Family Therapy and practice as an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My deep understanding of human behavior and the psychological factors that impact it, allows me to help my clients make meaningful changes in their lives. By creating a safe and supportive environment, I empower my clients to work through their challenges and reach their goals.Next available:Fri Nov 6 @ 5PM
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Alexandra Spigelman
LMFT
Virtual
Specializes in Anxiety, Burnout +12 moreIn therapy, my focus is on helping you understand what’s been keeping you stuck and providing tools to move forward with clarity and confidence. I work with adults healing from difficult or narcissistic relationships, rebuilding self-worth, and creating empowering boundaries. Sessions are collaborative and practical, offering space to process and strategies you can use right away. My goal is for therapy to feel like a supportive reset—a place to untangle stress, reconnect with yourself, and build relationships and a life that feel lighter and healthier.Next available:Mon Nov 2 @ 5PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Rachel Greenberg
PSYD
Virtual
Specializes in Couples Therapy (2+ adults in session), Individual Therapy +4 moreMy therapy style is warm, relational, and trauma-informed. I create a safe, compassionate space to explore attachment wounds, identity, and emotional patterns. I specialize in supporting women and couples navigating trauma, relational challenges, and life transitions. Drawing from EFT, IFS, somatic practices, and mindfulness, I tailor each session to meet your unique needs, fostering healing, self-trust, and deeper connection.Next available:Tue Nov 3 @ 9PM
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.