Mental Health Therapists in San Diego, California

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About Therapists: Therapists: A Therapist is a trained and licensed mental health professional who helps individuals, couples, or groups manage and overcome emotional, psychological, behavioral, or relationship challenges. Therapists work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief and loss etc. They support their clients by understanding their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
2355 Mental Health Therapists found in San Diego
female counselor

Dr. Anita Acquanette Poellnitz, PH.D.


Mental Health Counselor
1202 Morena Blvd, Suite 300, San Diego, CA - 92110
619-275-0822     619-275-4930
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Monica Hamilton


Mental Health Counselor
1465 30th St Ste K, San Diego, CA - 92154
619-428-1000    
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Jessica Hudson


Mental Health Counselor
1660 Hotel Cir N Ste 101, San Diego, CA - 92108
619-481-3840    
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Brandon Laron Williams


Mental Health Counselor
9445 Farnham St, Suite 100, San Diego, CA - 92123
858-380-4676    
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Vanessa Buso


Mental Health Counselor
3002 Armstrong St, San Diego, CA - 92111
858-277-9550    
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Amy Gentling


Counselor
2865 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA - 92113
619-232-4357    
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Dillon W Kline, ASW


Mental Health Counselor
1660 Hotel Cir N Ste 314, San Diego, CA - 92108
619-961-2120    
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Nate Altmeyer


Mental Health Counselor
2865 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA - 92113
619-232-4357    
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Alexis Page Wilson, PPS


Mental Health Counselor
995 Gateway Center Way, 300, San Diego, CA - 92102
619-393-9821    
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Christina Lucas, LCSW


Mental Health Counselor
1045 9th Ave, San Diego, CA - 92101
619-235-2600    
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Dr. Kristie Combs Perez


Counselor
1880 Camino De La Reina Park, 1077, San Diego, CA - 92108
619-567-0221     619-914-1200
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Leila Atiyeh, LPCC


Mental Health Counselor
3685 Arnold Ave Apt 6, San Diego, CA - 92104
619-719-1202    
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Ana Alejandra Alvarez


Mental Health Counselor
1465 30th St Ste K, San Diego, CA - 92154
619-428-1000    
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Madeline Kop


Counselor
734 10th Ave, San Diego, CA - 92101
619-239-4663    
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Carminia Coronado


Mental Health Counselor
3002 Armstrong St, San Diego, CA - 92111
619-333-9897    
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Alexandra Lewis, AMFT


Mental Health Counselor
545 Laurel St, San Diego, CA - 92101
619-233-4399    

More Counselors in San Diego, CA: Addiction Counselors 1166 Pastoral Counselors 7 Professional Counselors 318 School Counselors 38 Therapists 1048
About Mental Health Therapists: Mental Health Counselor: A Mental Health Counselor is a licensed professional who helps individuals, couples, and families manage and overcome emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. They assess clients’ mental health conditions and develop personalized treatment plans to provide therapy for a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, stress, grief, and life transitions. Addiction (Substance Use Disorder (SUD)) Counselor: An Addiction Counselor is a licensed mental health therapist who help individuals struggling with addiction of alcohol, drug, or other substance use disorder. These counselors work with clients by helping them to manage and overcome the psychological, emotional, and behavioral challenges related to substance use. These counselors also work closely with families and support systems to help them better understand their loved one’s illness. SUD counselors help to promote long-term sobriety, emotional stability, and overall mental wellness for both the individual and their family. Counselor: A provider who is trained and educated in the performance of behavior health services through interpersonal communications and analysis. Training and education at the specialty level usually requires a master's degree and clinical experience and supervision for licensure or certification.
Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. Mental health also includes a person's ability to enjoy life - to attain a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience.
Some most common types of mental illness affecting people of United States are bipolar, phobias, dysthymia, depression, anxiety and panic attack, schizophrenia, psychosis, anorexia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) etc. Some strategies or treatments which can be helpful in treating mental illness includes psychotherapy (talking therapies), medication and self-help (reducing alcohol intake, sleeping more, and eating well).
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