Therapists in San Diego, CA

Psychologist, PhD

Dr. Polina Bryson is a licensed psychologist in San Diego with 21 years in practice and the founder of Strive to Thrive Psychology. Her work centers on adults and older adults with diabetes (type 1 or 2), autoimmune conditions and other chronic or invisible illnesses, along with the burnout, grief, anxiety and depression that often come with managing them. She also treats bipolar and other mood disorders and supports caregivers. Sessions offer a safe place to sort through these pressures and improve emotional well-being. Her approach is integrative and strength-based, drawing on CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based therapy, motivational interviewing and coaching. Sessions are offered online.

Psychologist, PsyD

Dr. Ally Higdon is a licensed psychologist in San Diego with 12 years in practice. She works online with adults facing trauma and PTSD, anxiety, OCD, sleep problems, anger and stress, and she has a particular interest in first responders, veterans and women's concerns. Her view is that many familiar coping habits, such as avoiding discomfort or pushing thoughts away, help briefly but keep people from living full lives. Therapy with her focuses on building a different relationship with difficult thoughts and feelings. She uses ACT, CBT, cognitive processing therapy, prolonged exposure and exposure and response prevention, and also offers ketamine-assisted therapy.