Anxiety therapists in San Diego, CA
Browse Anxiety therapists in San Diego, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Anxiety
Corina Bair
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
It feels like we all have anxiety at this point, right? So let's get down to it. I have years of experience working with teens, young and middle-aged adults in overcoming the symptoms of anxiety - whether that is due to social, personal, work, every day life, or just something you've always had. Assisting my clients with building insight and understanding into your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors is an essential part of my therapy practice, and provide evidence-based practice tools that you can use outside of therapy as well. ~~~ Just to make it clear: BLM. Protect the dolls. FDT. Free Palestine & Sudan. F the patriarchy/capitalism. Sex + Body Positive. ~~~
I am passionate about providing a safe, compassionate, and welcoming space where you can be open about your worries so we can work through them together. Click that contact button and we can schedule a free consultation call today!
11 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
Anxiety
Azmaira Maker, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience and received my Ph.D. from University of Michigan in both the child and adult tracks. At Aspiring Families, our therapists utilize an integrated, evidence-based bio-psycho-social approach to effectively address a wide spectrum of anxiety disorders. We offer cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, expressive arts therapy, exposure therapy, and neurofeedback for anxiety disorders. This comprehensive method ensures that treatment considers not just symptoms but the interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors contributing to anxiety. Our team-based approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of adults, children, teens, college students, and families.
28 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92130
Online in San Diego, CA
Anxiety
Sue De Santo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I help individuals who feel stuck in cycles of worry, overthinking, and self‑doubt learn to feel calmer and more grounded in their daily lives. Over time, you can feel more spacious inside, respond rather than react, and move through life with greater confidence and ease.
35 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
Anxiety
Hayden Dover
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT, CST
Anxiety often organizes itself around responsibility, uncertainty, pressure, relationship patterns, and choices that feel difficult to make. My approach looks at the whole experience: thoughts, emotions, body signals, habits, and the larger questions of how you want to live. I use somatic awareness, practical tools, existential-humanistic therapy, and positive psychology to help clients develop more grounded and flexible ways of responding.
22 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92116
Online in San Diego, CA
Anxiety
Dr. Aleksandra Drecun
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Anxiety is an important emotion that allows us get out of harm’s way and also provides us with fuel for important events. Anxiety warns us when we need to take action. If anxiety becomes unmanageable, impairing or distressing; it no longer is useful and may cross the fine line of becoming a disorder.
Anxiety disorders are the most common psychiatric illnesses affecting children and adults. Approximately, 40 million American adults suffer from anxiety disorders. Sadly, about one-third of those individuals suffering from an anxiety disorder receive treatment. Increase in public awareness is essential in informing the public that anxiety disorders are highly treatable.
If you experience anxiety that is persistent, seemingly uncontrollable, and overwhelming it may be indicative of an anxiety disorder. If it is an excessive, illogical fear of everyday situations, it can be disabling. When anxiety interferes with your daily activities, you may have an anxiety disorder.
The term “anxiety disorder” refers to a group of anxiety disorders that includes: generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety disorder (also called social phobia), and specific phobias.
However, if worries, fears, or anxiety attacks seem overwhelming and are stopping you from living your life in a manner that suits you, you may be suffering from an anxiety disorder. Gratefully, many treatments and self-help strategies for anxiety disorders can help you significantly decrease your anxiety symptoms, manage anxiety attacks, and reclaim your life.
25 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92130
Online in San Diego, CA
Anxiety
Ross Kellogg, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Individual, Marriage, and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Anxiety is fear that has gotten out of control and may even be taking away some of your freedom. I will support you with an eclectic approach tailored to you to address your concerns, decrease your anxiety symptoms, and to give you the freedom of not having to avoid triggers in your daily life.
12 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
Anxiety
GRIS ALVES
Counselor/Therapist, Compassionate Inquiry, Trauma Informed Mindfulness Teacher
I work with anxiety and fear through a trauma-informed, body-aware approach rooted in Compassionate Inquiry®. Rather than treating anxiety as something to eliminate, we explore it as a meaningful signal shaped by past experiences, nervous system patterns, and unmet emotional needs. Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed, hypervigilant, or stuck in cycles of worry or self-doubt. Together, we build awareness, regulation, and understanding, helping clients relate to anxiety with compassion and develop greater safety, clarity, and trust in themselves.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92104
Online in San Diego, CA
Anxiety
Hailey Williford
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I specialize in working with anxiety and specific phobias including but not limited to: handling uncertainty, social anxiety, people-pleasing behaviors, setting boundaries, managing anxious thoughts, managing relationships, identifying needs, etc.
3 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
Anxiety
Karina Rivera
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC 14780, supervised by Nora Katz, LCSW 112300
When worry won't quiet down, we slow it down together, look at what keeps it going, and practice tools that fit your real days, not just a worksheet.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92108
Online in San Diego, CA
Anxiety
Frankie Santiago
Life Coach, Professional Life Coach
In my life coaching practice, I support clients in overcoming anxiety and fears by building confidence, practical coping skills, and a stronger mindset. We focus on actionable steps to quiet overwhelming thoughts, face challenges with greater ease, and regain control over your life. Whether anxiety shows up in relationships, career decisions, or everyday situations, I provide a collaborative, non-judgmental space to develop real strategies that deliver lasting calm and momentum. Reach out for a free 15 minute initial consultation — you don’t have to navigate this alone.
15 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
Anxiety
Bridgit Serrano
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PMH-C
I help clients process the underlying triggers driving the anxiety so it becomes more manageable and less intrusive. You deserve to know calm. I also specialize in postpartum and pregnancy anxiety.
11 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
Anxiety
Allen Shamon
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Coping skills for anxiety.
6 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
Anxiety
Patricia Fahmy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Anxiety can feel exhausting, especially when it begins to affect your relationships, confidence, and sense of emotional security. You may find yourself overthinking conversations, worrying about how others feel about you, seeking reassurance, struggling with trust, fearing rejection, feeling overwhelmed by conflict, or pulling away when vulnerability feels uncomfortable. While these patterns can be frustrating, they often make sense in the context of past experiences and the ways you've learned to protect yourself. I help clients understand the deeper roots of their anxiety, strengthen emotional regulation, and develop healthier, more secure ways of relating to themselves and others.
7 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
Anxiety
Mary Mallinson Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Anxiety often shows up as overthinking, worry, or a constant sense of unease. I help clients understand the root causes of anxiety, develop tools for nervous system regulation, and create a greater sense of calm, clarity, and control.
5 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
Anxiety
Dr. Eric van der Voort
Psychologist, PsyD, CST
Anxiety is a normal and adaptive emotion we all experience from time to time. However, persistent generalized worry should not be written off as part of a healthy human experience. Problematic anxiety can affect your work and school performance, prevent you from connecting with loved ones, have you imagining all the awful “what-if” scenarios, and leave you second-guessing yourself. Anxiety can also make you irritable, disrupt your sleep, and even take a physical toll on you over time. Physical symptoms, such as a racing heart, sweaty palms, or tightness in the chest are common. At its worst, some people experience debilitating panic attacks.
If you have been struggling with anxiety, the good news is that it can be treated with evidence-based therapies. Imagine going to that social event, your job, or school, and not being consumed with fear or apprehension. What if you could be comfortable in your own skin? I’d say that’s a “what if” scenario worth thinking about.
11 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
Anxiety
Dr. Diane Carlson
Marriage and Family Therapist, Psy.D., MFT., Holistic Psychotherapist
I am dedicated to an eclectic approach to help clients be in control of their lives and find joy. These times are confusing and overwhelming to most of us but we can face the challenges together. After 25 yrs in practice I am a seasoned therapist who is comfortable accepting your present realities.
38 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92108
Anxiety
Chris 'Bucky' Bateman
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Anxiety has a way of quietly taking over relationships, decisions, sleep, and the ability to simply be present. We help clients understand what's driving their anxiety beneath the surface and develop practical, sustainable tools for managing it. Whether your anxiety shows up in relationships, work, or daily life, therapy provides a calm space to slow down and find your footing again.
21 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92037
Online in San Diego, CA
Anxiety
Nora Katz
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Founder and Clinical Director, Inner Compass Psychotherapy
Anxiety often spikes before you can say why. Rather than only managing the symptoms, we get curious about what the anxiety is protecting, which is usually where lasting relief comes from.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92108
Online in San Diego, CA
Anxiety
Vince Heyman
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Anxiety can feel like it’s running your life, pulling you into spiraling thoughts, keeping your body stuck in fear, and leaving you emotionally drained or numb. Over time, it can start to take the joy and connection out of relationships, hobbies, and everyday life, leaving you wondering if things will ever ease.
In therapy with me, you’ll learn how anxiety works, gain practical ways to find calm, and build genuine self-acceptance so the pressure can begin to lift. Together, we’ll explore the beliefs and past experiences driving your fears, helping you move toward a life that feels lighter, steadier, and more enjoyable.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92102
Online in San Diego, CA
Anxiety
Su Boudreau, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Domestic Violence Counselor
Treatment of anxiety has been a common experience I have encountered in therapy practice. I can help by building your skills in dealing with anxiety or changing your thoughts about anxiety to reduce anxiety.
11 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
Anxiety therapists in San Diego, CA Statistics
Anxiety therapists in San Diego, CA average 16 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (66%), Psychodynamic Therapy (40%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (35%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
47%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 37% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 66% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 31% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 29% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 29% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 26% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 61% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Men |
| 25% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 24% | Christian |