When it comes to finding a therapist, Chula Vista, CA might seem like an option. Mental health services are typically available in a city, especially one located so near San Diego. However, it’s not always easy to find a therapist, even in a populated area. Mental health concerns can be very different, and manifest differently depending on the individual. There are a number of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, and what is effective for one mental illness may not work as well with another. The type of therapy you need may not be available in your area. Not to mention the importance of working with a therapist with whom you build a good rapport and who makes you feel comfortable. 

Online therapy with a platform like BetterHelp can make truly person-centered therapy possible. BetterHelp offers over 30,000 practitioners in the mental health field, including licensed professional clinical counselors, social workers, psychologists, and family therapists. These professionals specialize in the treatment of a variety of occurring mental illnesses from obsessive compulsive disorder to borderline personality disorder, and any number of co-occurring disorders in between. 

BetterHelp is also a convenient option for many who have difficulty making it to in-person appointments. With video chat, phone, and text messaging options, you can talk with your therapist anywhere, even from residential treatment settings. Busy professionals, students, and members of families experiencing mental health challenges can schedule sessions anywhere and anytime that works for them. 

It can sometimes feel overwhelming to take that first step on your mental health journey. BetterHelp offers a simple, easy, and timely way to get started talking to a licensed mental health professional. If you have been thinking about seeking therapy for any reason, contact BetterHelp to get matched with the right therapist to meet your needs. 

Psychologist Marcellus Rose providing different types of therapy in Chula Vista

Marcellus Rose

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteem
14 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Illinois and California with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbt-related issues, relationship issues, & trauma and abuse. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Eugene Yamamoto providing different types of therapy in Chula Vista

Eugene Yamamoto

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching
30 years offering treatment

I am a licensed clinical social worker LCSW therapist in California with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, depression, & coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Carly Makie-Bennett providing different types of therapy in Chula Vista

Carly Makie-Bennett

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
7 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & career difficulties. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Patsy Folauo'o providing different types of therapy in Chula Vista

Patsy Folauo'o

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changes
6 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Psychologist Victoria Ramirez providing different types of therapy in Chula Vista

Victoria Ramirez

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesCoping with life changes
15 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, coping with grief, coping with loss, & intimacy related issues. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Patricia Ballesteros providing different types of therapy in Chula Vista

Patricia Ballesteros

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefBipolar disorderDepression
12 years offering treatment

I have been licensed for 12 yrs as a marriage and family therapist, I have been employed at a county mental health facility in the crisis clinic and as clinician, I evaluate for psychiatric hospitalization, some case management, therapy, I have worked with minors adolescents, and adults in crisis setting, I have experience working with Bipolar, schizophrenia, PTSD, Depression, psychotic disorders, I have also worked in mental health outreach and In conjunction with law enforcement, I am compassionate, empathetic, and ethical, I am patient and passionate, a very good listener, respectful and realistic.

Psychologist Carol Cunningham providing different types of therapy in Chula Vista

Carol Cunningham

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issues
16 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 16 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with grief, coping with loss, eating disorders, & sleeping disorders. I also have experience working with parenting issues. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Carmen Mercado providing different types of therapy in Chula Vista

Carmen Mercado

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGrief
8 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, & trauma. I also have experience working with childhood trauma. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Pamela Davis providing different types of therapy in Chula Vista

Pamela Davis

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
28 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 28 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I have worked for 19 years at schools with students aged 12 and older and very much enjoy working with school aged students. I also have experience working with individuals coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Jeffrey "Jeff" Schoenfeld providing different types of therapy in Chula Vista

Jeffrey "Jeff" Schoenfeld

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
40 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma, & abuse. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

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What types of therapists are available to clients in Chula Vista?

Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Chula Vista that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.

Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform

Mental health therapists in Chula Vista available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Chula Vista therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Chula Vista therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Chula Vista region and in the state of California.

How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?

Therapists in Chula Vista can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Chula Vista may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Chula Vista offering online therapy or in person?

Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.

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