Anxiety therapists in San Diego, California CA
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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 California (Online Only)
Anxiety
Hilary Stokes
Therapist, PHD, LCSW
Mind body approaches are fundamental to treating anxiety. Given anxiety has a primary physical component, brain informed, or body-based therapies have been shown to be essential in reducing symptoms of anxiety. In many cases these treatments far surpass traditional approaches. Meditation, mindfulness, diaphragmatic breathing practices and other relaxation techniques are often considered the hub of most mind body approaches. Brainspotting, EMDR, somatic therapy, parts therapy, hypnosis, visualization, energy psychology and biofeedback are several science-based strategies for decreasing anxiety.
25 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
Anxiety
Marge Michaelson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, ACSW, DSW
Anxiety is connected to the Unknown and Fear to the known. Anxiety and fear are part of everyday existence but when it overwhelms, techniques are needed for management. Cognitive approaches, visualization and journaling are some techniques in treatment.
41 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA
Online in San Diego, CA California
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
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 California (Online Only)
Anxiety
Mary Karlan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Work
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the gold standard approach to helping my clients who experience anxiety. CBT is collaborative, proactive, accepting, and most importantly, effective. Be prepared to work hard and do homework!
14 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
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 California (Online Only)
Anxiety
Heather Marriatori
Psychologist, PhD
Worrying all the time, constantly feeling like the worst is yet to come, doubting yourself and feeling helpless…Regardless of how you describe your anxiety, there’s no reason you should have to suffer through it any longer. Drop me a line and let’s talk about how to get you feeling confident and in control.
13 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92108
Online in San Diego, CA California
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 California
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 California (Online Only)
Anxiety
Melissa Quinn Pollock
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Anxiety and phobias are a common reason for seeking therapy. We can collaborate on an approach that rattles your most distressing symptoms first. These often coincide with mood issues, life transitions/circumstance, and/or relationship stressors that we can address as needed.
13 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
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 California (Online Only)
Anxiety
Dr. Divya Kakaiya Healthy Within
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist Ph. D M.S. BCN-L
Anxiety lives in an overactive brain — one that perceives danger where little exists, flooding the body with stress signals that feel impossible to override.
Neurofeedback works upstream from that reaction, training the brain's own regulatory systems to dial down excessive high-frequency arousal and restore a calmer baseline. Over time, the nervous system learns to distinguish real threat from perceived threat — breaking the cycle of chronic fear at its neurological root.
41 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92121
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 California
Anxiety
A Place of Growth
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Currently providing therapy to cope with anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as other techniques including mindfulness to overcome anxiety and work through your fears in therapy in San Diego as well as online.
15 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92108
Online in San Diego, CA California
Anxiety
Jessica Dominguez
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I support people with everything from anxiety to panic, and especially love helping others regain mastery of areas in their life that may have been taken over by anxiety.
15 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (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 California (Online Only)
Anxiety
Matthew Weisskopf
Psychologist, PhD
I can assist clients with addressing anxiety or fear with cognitive behavioral therapy approaches. This type of approach is practical and will assist the client with shifting their thoughts and underlying beliefs, as well as behaviors that may be driving anxiety or fear. This includes the application of various relaxation techniques.
19 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92108
Online in San Diego, CA California
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 California
Anxiety
Laura Fleming
Pre-Licensed Professional, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Anxiety can feel insurmountable. If you're experiencing anxiety I want to offer you hope that there is so much we can do together to help you feel more grounded, sturdy and confident. In our work we look at how anxiety is impacting your life and relationships, its patterns, and explore what might be the root of your worry. We'll try a combination of interventions designed to help you become more mindful of your anxiety and strategies to notice your thoughts and feelings rather than control them/push it away. I'm with you every step of the way so you don't have to hold everything you are navigating by yourself.
2 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
San Diego's identity as a major military and biotech hub creates dual demand for therapists specializing in veteran trauma and PTSD on one hand, and the high-functioning anxiety and burnout of the life sciences industry on the other. The city's large active-duty population at Naval Base San Diego and Camp Pendleton means therapists with military specialty training are consistently sought after, and many practices are specifically oriented toward service members and their families. San Diego's border location and large Latino population drive demand for bilingual therapists and culturally affirming care for immigrant and mixed-status families. Scripps Health and UC San Diego Health provide institutional mental health anchors across the county.
Anxiety therapists in San Diego, California Statistics
Anxiety therapists in San Diego, California 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 (42%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (35%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
51%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 66% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 31% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 29% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 28% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 61% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 50% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Men |
| 26% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 23% | Black / African American |