We had originally been scheduled for a zoom meeting but for some reason had problems connecting so…read morewe ended up talking on the phone. I was scheduled with her for an evaluation to help determine my eligibility for a complex medical procedure. She was very professional, but also very kind. she made me feel comfortable and at ease. I really liked her.

Sara is the absolute BEST!! I truly feel so lucky that I was connected with her because she has…read morebeen monumental throughout the challenges I have navigated through. She leads with compassion, support and understanding and did so from our very first appointment. Sara helps me identify patterns and themes that are having an impact on me and gives me a safe space to share my fears and feelings about them. Sara hears me without judgment, guides me with encouragement and fosters growth threw comforting and useful plans/action-items. I am so happy I didn't let my nerves of talking to someone keep me from making our first appointment because she has continued to provide an immeasurable amount of guidance and support that I am so so grateful for.

I met with Dr Tejada virtually for about a year in a half and have since "graduated" from her care…read more She was my first experience with a therapist, and I sought therapy from a place of being overall happy and well-adjusted, but looking to enhance how I related to the people around me, namely in dating (then single), and navigating my multiculturalism as a child of immigrants. I was from the beginning impressed by her eloquence in speech - having the language to properly express thoughts while remaining relatable. I appreciated her niche understandings of faith and think anyone contending with how religion plays a role in their lives will feel similarly. I liked that when establishing care, we discussed the degree to which she'd participate and the extent to which we'd intellectualize things (this last part important to me, as a physician). I never felt that a meeting was a waste, even when I didnt have anything in particular going on to discuss that week. None of the awkward lulls that are so often highlight in media, either! In the almost 2 years since I met with Dr T, my communication with my family has vastly improved, my ability to process and convey feelings has matured, and I went from someone stuck in dating patterns that weren't serving me to happily married. I reflect on our time together when I think of these changes, and the invaluable role she played in improving my life. There were sessions in which we laughed, some we cried, and even once we laughed so hard we both cried, but through it all her professionalism and consistency remained. If you find yourself in need of therapy acutely or as a gradual stepping stone to bettered life, look no further than Dr Tejada.

It's been an absolute joy to have Dr. Tejada in my camp through some challenging seasons of life. I…read morehad tried therapy in the past but gave up after not finding the right fit (I'm admittedly a bit picky). She's super wise, kind, professional, and an outstanding listener that can always make sense of my jumbled thoughts. We met weekly online for a year or so, covering everything from family dynamics, breakups / dating, career pursuits, goals & dreams, and faith (a key thing for me). I couldn't recommend Dr. Tejada enough; knowing her is a surefire way to know yourself better.

We had a great experience with Madison ("Maddie") Kingsbury, LMFT, at BrightMind Therapy. Maddie is…read morewarm, approachable, and very easy for kids to connect with. My daughter always felt comfortable with her and genuinely enjoyed going to her sessions, which says a lot. BrightMind Therapy is also a lovely space, conveniently located in Pacific Beach with easy street parking and a garage. The office is cozy, cutely decorated, and clearly designed to help clients feel at ease. Little touches like tea and water in the break room don't go unnoticed. I'd absolutely recommend Maddie and BrightMind Therapy to anyone looking for a welcoming, supportive therapy environment.

Highly recommend Madison Kingsbury. Great support and care in everything she does. Works well with…read moreteens!

Bennett and Deanne make you feel like family from the moment you walk in. Their office is…read morebeautiful, and the atmosphere is calm and welcoming. This truly felt like my last resort. I had struggled with anxiety for over half my life, to the point where even leaving my house felt overwhelming. As my anxiety worsened, my world kept getting smaller, I wasn't living much of a life. Starting this journey was scary, but Deanne made me feel completely heard during my consultation, and I knew I was in the right place to heal. I've now completed 17 sessions, and I'm honestly amazed at how much my life has changed. I'm facing triggers head-on with little to no difficulty, and I finally feel like I'm living again. If you're on the fence, go--show up scared, show up unsure. I only wish I had found this sooner. Thank you, especially to Bennett, for helping me through my hardest moments and celebrating my progress every step of the way.

I was suffering from MCAS, CIRS & mold toxicity, which caused brain fog, insomnia, exhaustion,…read moreissues, tremors, nervous system dysregulation, reading & conversation comprehension. I had so many indescribable symptoms and was no longer living life, spending months in bed, not recovering. Through oxygen therapy, one day I had a moment of clarity that neurofeedback was what I needed next. I searched area clinics and though it was a long drive for me, I chose this clinic based upon the heartfelt reviews. From the moment I walked in I knew I was where I neededto be. I cannot say enough on how transformational it has been for me, I would not be functional enough to move into the next phases of recovery without it. Deanne and Bennett are so caring and knew the treatments I needed and worked with me, how my system tolerated, as it was a series of symptoms I was working through. They were both very knowledgeable and I was in the absolute best hands. There are so many ways neurofeedback can help people, I truly believe this saved my life. Thank you Bennett and Deanne for everything

Dr. Carcel is a well rounded, intuitive and empathic clinician. Her office is peaceful and in a…read morebeautiful and easy to access location. I have worked with Dr. Carcel in the past in a professional capacity and she consistently exceeded professional standards. I would trust her to treat my own family and friends. Should you seek treatment with Dr. Carcel you will not be disappointed!

These people let anybody walk in and take a bed. There were people taking up beds for months…read morewithout any drug issues they could have gone to the mental health side. I had them take me to a hospital for using curse words for fun in group like everyone did and they told me they were taking me to a new place. They dropped me off at the hospital with no cell phone and no explanation with all my bags. Anyways, I was treated very poorly by staff and the woman inside. I would not reccomend this. The groups are very slow and monotonous. Also, the clients would make the people struggling with drug issues self conscious.

Really amazing community with people who genuinely care. I've been to a bunch of rehabs and this…read moreone is by far the best.

Dr. Sobel has been amazing in helping me overcome my anxieties! After seeing another therapist for…read morea few months and achieving minimal progress, just after 5 sessions with Dr. Sobel and I have developed a whole new way of thinking and well on my way to fully overcoming my anxieties. I can't say enough great things about Dr. Sobel!

What an absolute blessing Dr. Sobel has been. He taught me to teach myself about self respect,…read moreaccepting responsibility for my choices, and to relax and breathe. All of this 20 years ago. Had I not learned, I may not have the beautiful relationship with my daughters and with my husband. If you are ready and willing to do the work, this is the guy! Thank you Dr. Sobel. Eternally grateful! Tracey

I've done 5 sessions with Trevor and it has been the best counseling and choice I have made. I was…read moregoing through my second separation with my wife of 17 years. After this second time around I was on the fence to go my separate way and start my life over. I decided to seek guidance and counseling to prepare myself for a new life. I went through North Coast Calvary in Carlsbad and made my first appointment and was linked up with Trevor. To make a long story short, Trevor really helped me to identify problems I struggled with all these years. He also gave me clarity to things I was doing positive in my life. We often get caught up in ruts and sometimes we may never get out of them. But fortunately I was willing to seek help and throw away my pride and admitted to myself I need help. It was important to me to seek Christian counseling so God could be my foundation in his work within me. Now my wife and I have reconciled, put to death our old marriage and have started a new. We have never been more compatible with great communication, acceptance to each other's short comings, patience, and encouragement towards each other. This was all identified in these counseling sessions with Trevor to help me become the man, friend, lover, and husband. I recommend Trevor 100%.

Read 22 Google reviews that average 2 stars. Personal…read moreexperience managing sister's care has bern a nightmare - 2 seizures later due to negligence, most recently "Dr." Alejandro Meruelo giving her a 90 day supply of a narcotic after she had taken extra dosage that caused the seizure in the first place. After many attempts to reach out to UCSD WeListen department before this happened, when at that time he was NOT filling her prescriptions on time and with incorrect dosages, they responded after an investigation that he did nothing wrong. That was 4 months ago. Now he is overprescribing a dangerous addicting controlled substance to avoid my sister.

I've been going to UC San Diego Health outpatient psychiatry clinic in La Jolla for about 7 years…read morenow. Over that time, I have both been extremely satisfied and extremely frustrated with the place. For some context, let's start by saying that the state of mental healthcare in general, in the US and globally, is not where it should be. The field is filled with incompetent hacks, untrained in and uninterested in evidence-based treatment. It is really difficult to find good treatment. It's not like finding good physical healthcare. While there definitely are significant issues with UCSD Health outpatient psychiatry, what other large medical group in San Diego is better? Kaiser? Give me a break. That place is a house of horrors and rightly gets a major fine from the state every year and has been subject to numerous large lawsuits for denying legally required care. Sharp? They basically have brief group therapy that isn't even specialized and then kick you to the curb. Scripps? They don't even offer outpatient mental healthcare, despite advertising that they meet all your medical needs under one roof. I was told my a representative at Scripps that they don't offer outpatient mental health services because they have found that their patient population doesn't need it. Seriously?!? The small group practices in the area also have bad reputations, and I have never been able to find specialized care at any. And it is so hard to find a competent specialist in private practice. Talk about a bunch of hacks who aren't trained in and aren't interested in evidence-based treatment. The vast majority of these people shouldn't even be licensed. So UCSD Health outpatient psychiatry definitely has major issues, but they're still the tastiest turd sandwich in the bag. So now about UCSD Health outpatient psych specifically. The main positive and negative of the place is that it is affiliated with a world-class research institution with an incredible academic psychiatry research department. There are incredible expert psychiatrists here who spend most of their time in research. I have had two incredible psychiatrists here, true specialists in anxiety, the very top of their field globally. They had so much more knowledge than you can find anywhere else locally, and this translated to far greater knowledge of medication, appropriate psychotherapeutic treatment, and advanced treatments in the field. These were the two best providers I've ever had, by a mile, and I've been to many over the decades. Beyond their expertise, they both were incredibly nice and caring individuals. They helped my life immeasurably. But on the other side there are people there that only care about their research and could not possibly care less about the lives of their patients. I have never felt as worthless in my life as I did after a recent visit with a new psychiatrist. You may wonder why I switched providers when I was getting such great care? Not my choice at all. The turnover here is very high. There are other significant problems. They are absolutely filled with bureaucracy. I know that this greatly frustrates their best provider-researchers, and many have stopped seeing patients for that reason. Effective treatment has been cut off with total disregard for the wellbeing of patients. There is very high turnover, which is very frustrating when you are seeing someone great and you are on a great treatment plan, and then someone else takes over and, with total disregard for your health and life, wants to dramatically change what is working. Beyond bureaucracy, one reason for the high turnover is that UCSD Health is well known for treating its employees terribly. You can look this up as there are news articles about this. The job satisfaction of their providers is at the very bottom nationally. Management and culture absolutely needs to change in the entire UCSD Health system. And it is very troubling that patients are increasingly being pushed off onto Nurse Practitioners and others below MD level for medication management. Psychotherapy here has been limited since COVID as they have transitioned to a short term treatment model. This may work for some, but patoents like myself with more serious lifelong mental health problems need ongoing treatment, so it is very disappointing that they cut that off. And they had a fantastic OCD treatment program, but it ended because the therapist left and they never restarted it because the process got so mired in bureaucracy. You really need to advocate for yourself in order to receive appropriate care here and the degree of turnover makes things very difficult. So that's UCSD Health outpatient psychiatry clinic. Sometimes it is the absolute best, and sometimes it is just plain horrible. But since the entire field is a complete mess, I have to put things in context and rate this place comparatively.

This is a top tier therapy agency. My longtime therapist, Amelia Scarcella, has been vital in…read morehelping me address my mental health goals, doesn't pull punches but gives be concrete action items and 100% helpful feedback. Can't recommend them enough!

Christa is a lovely, joyful, positive, insightful counselor. We're probably some of the most…read moredifficult clients and she handles it with patience and grace, while being straight forward and no nonsense. Thank you!