San Diego is a great place to live! It’s an amazing location in Southern California with many cool places to enjoy and great weather year round. It’s an enjoyable place to live with many job opportunities and outdoor activities. However, sometimes despite your external environment having a positive impact on your quality of life and on your life style, you may still struggle with internal difficulties that require attention and help to understand and work through. There are times when you may struggle and have difficulty coping with life responsibilities. Reaching out for help and seeking therapy can assist you to better deal with your personal struggles. Deciding you’d like to start therapy is an important first step. Taking this first step to identify that you could benefit from therapy takes courage. Now that you’ve made the decision, you may be wondering how to find the best fit for you in the San Diego area.

Choosing the right therapist for you can seem like a challenging task, especially if you are feeling overwhelmed and needing help as soon as possible. I understand that finding the right therapist, and beginning therapy or counseling can be difficult. I would like to share some tips and ideas that you can use to find a therapist who is a great match for you in San Diego.

Talk to your primary care physician about the symptoms you are having. If you are feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, and drained, you doctor may have good recommendations and/or referrals for you. Also, it is a good idea to have a regular check in with your doctor making sure there isn’t any other medical reason that is causing increased anxiety, stress, or depression

There may be somebody you know that will have good contacts and recommendations. You would be surprised how often someone goes to therapy and its becoming more common lately for people to seek therapy.

There are many websites and therapy directories available from which you can obtain information about therapists in your area. Many therapists have profiles or websites which you can research to see if you feel a sense of connection, and to determine if you believe they might be a good match for you.

If you are using your health insurance, you can call your insurance company and ask them to send you a list of referrals.

I hope this blog has given you some great tips for finding a therapist in San Diego. If you are still feeling stuck or have questions, call me at (949) 771-4461 for a free 15-minute consultation. I’d be happy to hear about your situation and do my best to direct you to the right person. I may even be the right therapist for you.

 Check out my website to learn more about me. My specialties include career driven professionals, caregiver stress, Asian American psychology, anxious teens, and social anxiety.