I’m a psychologist who works with adults, teens, and couples, and I aim to offer therapy that feels grounded, thoughtful, and genuinely human. My style is relational and psychodynamic, which means we pay attention not only to symptoms, but also to the deeper patterns underneath them—how you’ve learned to cope, how relationships have shaped you, and what might be keeping you stuck.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure why the same struggles keep repeating. Together, we’ll slow things down and make sense of what you’re going through, with curiosity and compassion. I try to create a space that feels safe and steady, but also honest and growth-oriented—where you can be fully yourself and gradually build more freedom in how you live and relate.
Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, or challenges at home or school, therapy can help you feel more clear, confident, and connected. I’d be honored to work with you.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Christian, LGBTQ+, Men, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Multicultural Therapy Acknowledges the role of culture, race, and identity in mental health. It values diversity and adapts treatment to each person’s background.
- Psychoanalytic Therapy Based on Freud’s theories, it explores unconscious conflicts and past experiences. It seeks to bring hidden issues into awareness.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
Approach Description: Our approach is relational, psychodynamic, and deeply collaborative. We focus not only on symptoms, but on the emotional and relational patterns underneath them—especially the ones that repeat in relationships, self-esteem, anxiety, and depression.
Therapy with us is a space to slow down, get curious, and understand what you’re experiencing with more depth and clarity. We pay attention to both your current life circumstances and the history that shaped how you learned to cope, connect, and protect yourself. Over time, this work helps people feel more grounded, more emotionally free, and more able to build healthier relationships.
We aim to create an environment that is warm and attuned, while also honest and growth-oriented. Our goal is lasting change—not just temporary relief.
Education & Credentials
Reid Kessler PsyD
- Male
- License # PSY29855
- Licensed in CA
- Practicing Since 2018
Education: I have a doctoral degree in psychology (PsyD) from Rosemead School of Psychology in Los Angeles county. It is APA accredited program and the highest degree in the field of psychology and psychotherapy. I also completed my doctoral internship at Philhaven Hospital in Pennsylvania (APA accredited).
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee $260
- Out of Network
- Monthly Superbills
Reid Kessler Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Encinitas, CA 92024 and Vista, CA 92081
- Available Online for residents of California
- Online Therapy Details: Telehealth by SimplePractice (Secure video platform)
Coastal Therapy Group is a psychologist-led group practice serving North County San Diego, with offices in Encinitas, Carlsbad, and Vista. We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, group therapy, and psychological testing for ages 8 and up.
We are committed to providing therapy that is both compassionate and effective—helping people feel more connected to themselves, improve relationships, and move through anxiety, depression, life transitions, and emotional stuckness. Our team values thoughtful, collaborative work and offers a supportive environment where clients can feel understood while also working toward real growth.