3 Available San Diego Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists
Looking for a CBT therapist in San Diego? At Healing Balance Therapy, our experienced clinicians combine evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy with holistic support and genuine compassion to help you heal from past experiences, learn new ways of coping, and improve your quality of life. Contact us today to get started.
Meet your San Diego cognitive behavioral therapists
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Amber integrates CBT with trauma-informed approaches, helping clients identify thought patterns that contribute to eating disorders, anxiety, and relationship challenges. With over 20 years of experience, she creates a safe space where clients can challenge negative beliefs and build practical coping strategies for lasting change.
Offers CBT ✓
Clientele: Adults
Location: La Mesa, CA (San Diego area)
Virtual therapy: Available
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Christine combines CBT with trauma-informed methods like DBT, IFS, and EMDR, helping clients recognize the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to lay the groundwork for true transformation. While she specializes in helping people heal from past experiences and eating disorders, the core of her work involves empowering clients to connect with their most resilient, authentic selves.
Offers CBT ✓
Clientele: Adults
Location: La Mesa, CA (San Diego area)
Virtual therapy: Available
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Vivianne believes that therapy is most effective when it addresses both the mind and the body. She weaves CBT into her holistic framework, helping clients learn tangible skills while also using somatic practices that tap into the body’s inherent wisdom. Vivianne specializes in addressing trauma, eating disorders, and neurodivergence, cultivating a warm, empathetic space for true healing to happen.
Offers CBT ✓
Clientele: Teens, adults
Location: La Mesa, CA (San Diego area)
Virtual therapy: Available
Common reasons why people seek cognitive behavioral therapy
Feeling stuck in the same negative thought loops, even when you know they aren’t helping.
Overthinking conversations or replaying mistakes long after they’ve happened.
Struggling with constant “what if” worries that keep you from enjoying the present.
Avoiding situations you actually want to be in because fear or self-doubt takes over.
Wanting healthier ways to manage stress instead of snapping at loved ones or shutting down.
Feeling weighed down by guilt or self-criticism that won’t seem to quiet down.
Having trouble following through on goals because procrastination and overwhelm get in the way.
Noticing that the coping strategies you’ve used (like distraction, numbing out, or pushing through) aren’t working anymore.
Wanting practical tools to change unhelpful habits and build more balance in your daily life.
Hoping for a structured, goal-oriented approach to therapy that gives you clear steps forward.
How CBT can help
Break free from negative thought cycles
CBT gives you tools to notice unhelpful thought patterns—like self-criticism or constant “what ifs”—and learn how to consider new, more balanced perspectives. Over time, you’ll learn how to shift out of the loops that keep you feeling stuck.
Build healthier coping skills
Instead of relying on old habits like numbing out, avoiding, or pushing through, CBT helps you develop practical strategies for handling stress. These skills make it easier to manage tough moments without spiraling or feeling like you’re just “white-knuckling” life.
Break cycles that keep you stuck
CBT helps you recognize patterns where certain thoughts lead to behaviors that actually make problems worse. You'll learn to identify when you're falling into old habits like procrastination or people-pleasing, and develop alternative responses that align with your values and goals rather than your fears.
Improve relationships & communication
By understanding how your thoughts and beliefs affect your interactions with others, CBT gives you the tools you need to build more meaningful relationships. You can learn skills to support communication, boundary-setting, and conflict resolution, helping you strengthen your bonds with family, friends, and romantic partners.
FAQs about cognitive behavioral therapy
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Cognitive behavioral therapy is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy that focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. By identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns, you can improve your emotional well-being and develop healthier responses to challenging situations, creating lasting positive change in your life.
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CBT sessions tend to be structured and goal-oriented. Your therapist will help you examine specific thoughts and situations, practice new coping skills, and may assign between-session exercises to reinforce learning.
Our therapists blend CBT with other modalities, such as IFS, EMDR, DBT, and ACT. Each session will be customized to your unique needs and goals, and the process is collaborative and moves at your own pace.
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In our first session, we’ll talk through your background, current challenges, and the goals you’d like to work toward. Early sessions focus on building our rapport and acclimating you to the therapy process itself.
As our work together continues, we’ll begin to examine thought patterns and behaviors that may be holding you back, practice strategies for shifting them, and give you practical tools to use in daily life.
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Yes, insurance often covers CBT. As an out-of-network provider, we don’t bill your insurance plan directly, but we can provide superbills that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement.
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Finding the right fit is an essential part of effective therapy. Here are a few reasons why our clients work with us.
Therapists with diverse, extensive clinical experience
Training in multiple evidence-based methods in addition to CBT
Therapists who bring both professional expertise and personal depth to the work
Holistic framework that addresses the mind and body
Options for in-person sessions in San Diego or secure virtual therapy across California
If you’re still unsure whether our practice is right for you, we invite you to reach out for a free consultation.
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Take the first step by filling out this brief online form, calling us, or emailing us. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have before you commit to the process. If and when you choose to move forward, we’ll set you up with an intake session.
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Simply fill out this brief online form, call us, or email us to get started. We offer free consultations to help you get a better sense of our approach and to answer any questions you may have. If you choose to move forward, we’ll schedule your first appointment. We look forward to connecting with you.