Stress therapists in San Diego, CA
Browse Stress therapists in San Diego, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Chris 'Bucky' Bateman
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Stress is one of the most common reasons people seek therapy, and one of the most underestimated. Chronic stress erodes relationships, health, and the ability to be present for what matters most. We help clients identify the sources of their stress, develop sustainable coping strategies, and make the practical and emotional changes needed to actually feel better, not just cope better.
21 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92037
Online in San Diego, CA
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Matthew Weisskopf
Psychologist, PhD
I can teach people important skills to manage stress in their life that focuses on the role of thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and behaviors, and their role in the stress process. Addressing these aspects of stress, combined with the utilization of various relaxation techniques can be very helpful.
19 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92108
Online in San Diego, CA
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Micaela Magazzu-Alaman
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Stress can show up as racing thoughts, irritability, tension in the body, difficulty sleeping, exhaustion, trouble concentrating, or feeling like you are constantly trying to keep up. Sometimes the source is clear. Other times, stress builds gradually across work, relationships, finances, caregiving, health, responsibilities, and the ongoing demands of everyday life.
I take a holistic approach to stress that considers both what is happening within you and the conditions surrounding you. Together, we may explore boundaries, routines, rest, nourishment, movement, relationships, nervous system regulation, connection with nature, and practical ways to create more space in your life.
I also recognize that not all stress can be solved through individual coping skills. Economic pressures, discrimination, oppressive systems, political and social conditions, climate concerns, and uncertainty about the future can create very real sources of chronic stress. Therapy can be a place to acknowledge those realities while identifying where you have choice, what supports you, and what might help life feel more sustainable.
The goal is not to become endlessly resilient to overwhelming circumstances. It is to better understand what your stress is communicating, care for yourself within the realities you are navigating, and create more room for rest, connection, meaning, and well-being.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92110
Online in San Diego, CA
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Matthew Bishop
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Doctorate in Behavioral Health Leadership
Stress is unavoidable, but it doesn’t have to run the show. I help clients identify triggers, manage pressure more effectively, and create habits that support resilience and recovery.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92102
Online in San Diego, CA
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Frankie Santiago
Life Coach, Professional Life Coach
I support men and women in effectively managing and reducing stress through practical life coaching that builds real coping skills and balance. Together we identify stress triggers, develop healthy routines, improve time management, and create personalized strategies to regain calm, focus, and energy in daily life. My direct yet compassionate style helps you shift overwhelm into actionable momentum — whether stress shows up in relationships, work, entrepreneurship, or personal demands. If you’re ready to feel more in control and less overwhelmed, I offer a free 15 minute initial consultation to explore how we can create lasting relief together.
15 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
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Vince Heyman
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Chronic stress can feel relentless, causing your mind to spiral, keeping your body tense and on edge, and leaving you exhausted or overwhelmed. Often, stress is fueled by high expectations, an overwhelming mental to-do list, or the pressure to control too much at once. Over time, this can drain your energy, strain relationships, and make everyday life feel heavy.
In therapy with me, we’ll explore how these patterns take hold, learn practical ways to quiet the mind and reset the nervous system, let go of the pressure, and confidently navigate challenges. Together, we’ll create space for clarity, steadiness, and a more sustainable way of living.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92102
Online in San Diego, CA
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Patricia Fahmy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Chronic stress can affect nearly every area of life, including emotional well-being, relationships, physical health, and overall quality of life. Many people find themselves feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode. I help you better understand the factors contributing to stress, strengthen coping skills, regulate the nervous system, and develop healthier ways of responding to life's challenges while maintaining meaningful connections with others.
7 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
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Jessica Dominguez
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Stress is a part of life, and can really impact our overall health (sleep, weight, mood) if not managed well. Learning to help cope with and manage stress can be invaluable.
15 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
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Su Boudreau, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Domestic Violence Counselor
Stress is a part of living life. However, it becomes a problem when the stress level increases to the point that an individual cannot handle it effectively. The increased stress level can affect physical and mental health negatively. Learning to manage stress through the discussion of the life events that triggered the elevated level of stress in therapy can help clients to be more effective at managing stressful situations that they are dealing with. When you feel stressed, it is often the way our body is telling us that there is a problem. So, it would be wise and necessary to get help from professionals to prevent the worsening of unpleasant or disabling symptoms of stress in one's life.
11 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
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Bridgit Serrano
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PMH-C
I specialize in stress that stems from high expectations, major life transitions, and the demands of motherhood. Many of the women I work with are capable and driven, yet feel chronically overwhelmed, overstimulated, and unable to fully relax. Rather than focusing only on time management or surface coping skills, we address the underlying issues contributing to persistent stress. The goal is to help you feel more regulated and grounded in your daily life.
11 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
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A Place of Growth
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We all do have stressors throughout life and at times need help to develop coping skills and ways in order to better manage our stress. At A Place of Growth we will work together to develop ways in which to learn to better cope during times of high stress.
15 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92108
Online in San Diego, CA
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Hayden Dover
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT, CST
Stress often reveals where life has become overloaded, misaligned, or difficult to sustain. I work with stress by looking at the whole pattern: the body, emotions, relationships, responsibilities, choices, and the pressure to keep functioning even when something needs attention. My approach combines practical tools, body awareness, existential reflection, and positive psychology to support more steadiness, clarity, resilience, and a life that feels more workable and meaningful.
22 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92116
Online in San Diego, CA
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Corina Bair
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Stress is an everyday occurrence for most of us, but that doesn't mean it has to hold us back from being our best selves and achieving our goals - so let's get down to it. I have years of experience working with teens, young and middle-aged adults in overcoming the many ways stress manifests in our lives, whether that is due to social, personal, work, past trauma, 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 stressors 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)
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Sue De Santo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Stress touches every part of life, and it can leave you feeling wired, exhausted, and like you’re never really off-duty. In our work together, we slow down and listen to the “parts” of you that are overworking, worrying, caregiving, or bracing for the next crisis, using Internal Family Systems, mindfulness, and somatic presence to help your body and mind come out of constant fight‑or‑flight. As you learn to recognize your limits, honor your needs, and soften long‑held patterns, stress becomes more manageable, and you can experience more ease, clarity, and moments of real rest in your everyday life.
35 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
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Melissa Quinn Pollock
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
General stress is a valid reason for seeking therapy. The majority of clients are subclinical, looking for ways to manage stress and triggers before they develop into conflict, mental illness, or disease. The demands of modern life are set up to leave us neglecting our true selves —so feeling stress is a sign of your humanity, and a place for us explore what works best for you.
13 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
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Marge Michaelson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, ACSW, DSW
Stress is not necessarily negative as it leads to creation and problem solving. It can also lead to overwhelm, getting stuck or being immobilized even being non functional. Therapy can focus on the reasons for the stress both concrete, understood and not understood. In determining that, solutions can be formulated to address what is not working.
41 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA
Online in San Diego, CA
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Nekea Strong (Abundant Life Therapy)
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT, APCC
As a clinician who supports individuals with stress, I help individuals understand how stress shows up in their body, thoughts, and emotions. I support clients in identifying stressors, setting healthier boundaries, and developing practical coping skills to feel more regulated and grounded. Sessions often focus on building awareness, strengthening emotional resilience, and creating sustainable strategies for managing daily pressures. The goal is to help clients feel more in control, supported, and better equipped to navigate life with greater balance and clarity.
3 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
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Dr. Jen Bachtold
Psychologist, Ph.D., Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor-II (CADC-II), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Specialist in Anger Management
Providing stress management, I am dedicated to helping individuals cope with and reduce stress by mindfulness-based techniques, time management, assertiveness and boundary setting, problem-solving skills, relaxation, and promotion of a healthy lifestyle. My approach is to assist with managing stress by encouraging resilience and overall well-being.
11 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
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Saralee Kramer Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Many people find life to be very stressful. Much anxiety comes from trying to do too much, or meet the expectations of others, or a negative mindset about what's ahead. I work with clients to explore their beliefs, and where they come from. Then, it's important to choose about what matters to You, and begin focusing on activities and people who matter to You. Setting clear intentions, changing behaviors, and being mindful of self care are helpful strategies.
26 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
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Dr. Divya Kakaiya Healthy Within
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist Ph. D M.S. BCN-L
Chronic stress doesn't just feel exhausting — it physically reshapes the brain, keeping the nervous system locked in a state of high alert long after the stressor has passed.
Neurofeedback interrupts this pattern at its neurological source, training the brain to recognize and return to calm without external intervention. The stress response doesn't disappear — it becomes proportionate again, allowing the brain to respond to life rather than brace against it.
41 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92121
Stress therapists in San Diego, CA Statistics
Stress therapists in San Diego, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (60%), Psychodynamic Therapy (39%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (37%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
31%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 60% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Somatic Therapy |
| 31% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 31% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 29% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 62% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 27% | Christian |
| 24% | Asian |