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Frequently asked questions
General FAQ's
Yes. We accept several insurance plans including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield of CA, Cigna, Evernorth, Optum, Tri-care, Tri-West, Sharp Health, and United HealthCare (UHC).
Yes. We are currently accepting new clients for both in-person therapy in San Diego and telehealth therapy throughout California. Our providers work with children, adolescents, adults, active and reitired members of the armed forces, men, women, and families. If you're ready to get started, contact us to schedule an intake appointment and find the therapist who best fits your needs.
We provide therapy for children, adolescents and adults. Services are tailored to each client's developmental stage, personal goals, and individual needs.
We work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, stress, life transitions, emotional regulation difficulties, relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, and other mental health challenges.
Yes. We offer both in-person and virtual therapy appointments. Our office is located in the Mission Valley area of San Diego but we also offer telehealth/virtual appoitnments to clients throughout California.
Scheduling an appointment is simple. You can request an appointment through our online booking system or contact our office directly. After scheduling, you'll complete the necessary intake paperwork and discuss insurance or payment options before your teen's first appointment.
Telehealth therapy is conducted through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. You can attend sessions from the comfort of your home or another private location anywhere in California using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Telehealth offers the same confidential, evidence-based care as in-person therapy while providing added convenience and flexibility. This is availble to both adolescents and adults.
Yes. We specialize in men's mental health and provide therapy for concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship challenges, anger, life transitions, work-related stress, and emotional well-being. Our goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where men can develop practical tools for lasting change.
Yes. We are committed to supporting both active miltary members and their families; as well veterans who may be experiencing PTSD, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, trauma, or other mental health concerns related to military service or life after service. Treatment is individualized and tailored to each client's unique experiences and goals.
Avina Psychological Services provides therapy for adolescents in San Diego who are experiencing anxiety, depression, school-related stress, behavioral concerns, trauma, life transitions, and other emotional challenges. We offer a supportive, evidence-based approach to help teens build resilience, improve coping skills, and strengthen emotional well-being. Telehealth appointments are also available throughout California.
Your first appointment focuses on getting to know you. We'll discuss your concerns, personal history, current challenges, and goals for therapy. Together, we'll develop a personalized treatment plan that supports your mental health and overall well-being.
Therapy can be beneficial if you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, experiencing relationship difficulties, navigating a major life transition, struggling with trauma, or simply looking to improve your emotional well-being and coping skills. Seeking support is a proactive step toward improving your mental health.
An associate therapist is a master's-level mental health professional who has completed graduate training and is gaining additional supervised clinical experience before becoming independently licensed. Associate therapists are highly trained, provide quality evidence-based care, and often bring valuable experience from hospitals, schools, community mental health, and other clinical settings. They also receive ongoing supervision from a licensed clinician, giving clients the benefit of collaborative, high-quality care from two providers!
Yes. We have male therapists available who provide compassionate, evidence-based care for adolescents and adults. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship concerns, or men's mental health, we'll help match you with a therapist who fits your needs. We offer both in-person therapy in San Diego and telehealth appointments throughout California.
Yes. We welcome both self-pay (cash-pay) clients and those using insurance. Self-pay therapy offers greater flexibility, enhanced privacy, and the freedom to receive care without insurance limitations or requirements. We provide individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, as well as couples therapy, with both in-person appointments in San Diego and secure telehealth sessions throughout California. Contact us to learn about our self-pay rates and schedule your first appointment.
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