Psychotherapy Division | LJ Psychology Center

Dr. Boscán

Pediatric & adult neuropsychology
Psychological & neuropsychological assessments
Psychoanalytic, CBT & mindfulness-based therapy

Dr. Morrison

Neuropsychology & cognitive functioning
Brain health & self-regulation
DBT-informed therapy

Dr. Carmi

CBT, DBT & ACT therapy
Mood disorders, trauma & grief
Military, veterans, and forensic clients

Dr. Temple

Neuropsychological evaluations
Individual, couples, and family therapy
Older adults, military, and diverse populations

Dr.Rodriguez

Trauma & mood disorders
Disability evaluations for military personnel
Multicultural, LGBTQIA+, & forensic populations

Dr.Remus-Marante

Neuropsychology & childhood development
Support for neurodivergent children & families
CBT-TF & DBT-informed therapy

Megan Williamson

Families, children & adolescents
Parenting & couples counseling
Substance abuse & LGBTQ+ affirmative care

Coco Guererro

Sexual trauma & intimate partner violence
Incarceration & early intervention
Multicultural, relational & emotional resilience work

Compassionate Care for Mind and Well-Being

At La Jolla Psychology Center, we believe in the transformative power of psychotherapy to foster healing, resilience, and personal growth. Our licensed clinicians are dedicated to providing individualized, evidence-based treatments tailored to each client's unique needs.

What is Psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy, often referred to as "talk therapy," encompasses a range of therapeutic techniques aimed at helping individuals identify and change troubling emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Conducted by trained mental health professionals, psychotherapy seeks to uncover the root causes of distress and collaboratively develop effective coping strategies.

Benefits of Psychotherapy

Enhanced Coping Skills: Develop tools to manage daily stressors effectively.
Improved Perspective: Gain new insights into personal challenges and relationships.
Medication Support: Learn strategies to manage medication side effects and enhance treatment adherence.
Early Intervention: Identify and address signs of worsening mental health conditions promptly.
Communication Skills: Improve your ability to discuss mental health concerns with others.LJ Psychology

Our Services

We offer a comprehensive range of psychotherapy services, including:

Individual Therapy: Personalized sessions focusing on your specific concerns.
Group Therapy: Supportive group settings to explore shared experiences.
Family Therapy: Collaborative sessions aimed at improving family dynamics.
Child and Adolescent Therapy: Age-appropriate interventions for younger clients.
Couples Therapy: Strengthening relationships through improved communication and understanding.

Individual

Individual therapy is a joint process between the patient and the therapist with the common goal of improving quality of life through personalized solutions. Many issues can seem daunting to face alone, but with the help of our trained professionals, the patient can build tools that can help them cope with arising problems appropriately.

Children &
Adolescent

This form of therapy helps the child or adolescent understand and manage feelings more effectively, recognize and change poor coping strategies, and re-examine negative feelings about themselves and others. Our goal of treatment is not simply to overcome immediate troubles, but to help each child or adolescent reach his or her full potential in all areas of life and to build deep, long-lasting strength and resilience. Working in partnership with the parents or guardians, our clinicians aim towards forming a strong and trusting relationship with the patient and fully evaluate struggles and capabilities.

Family

Family Therapy is a type of psychological counseling (psychotherapy) that aims at finding solutions to improve the communication and conflict resolution between family members. Family therapy can improve turbulent relationships between partners, children, or other family members. While specific treatment plans are individualized to your unique family situation, all family therapy works towards teaching you skills to deepen family connection and work through external stressors, even long after you’re done going to sessions.

Group Therapy

Group therapy involves one or more psychologists working with a group of patients and either target a specific issue that the patients all share or focus on improving social/communication skills or coping with loss. La Jolla Psychology Center focuses primarily on Parenting Classes; reach out for more information.

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Couples

Couples therapy focuses on improving the relationship between partners through open dialogue and conflict resolution. This form of therapy can help diagnose underlying difficulties in the couple’s relationship and help the couple come to a better understanding of one another and rebuild. This form of therapy comes in many forms and can be either a short or long-term process.

Veteran Services

At La Jolla Psychology Center, we proudly offer comprehensive mental health services for active duty and retired military members and their families. For over ten years, our clinicians have provided care for a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and medication management. We work closely with both patients and their loved ones to deliver high-quality, long-term support.

Depression and anxiety can significantly impact daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. Military families often face unique challenges, and finding appropriate mental health care can be difficult—both in San Diego and beyond. That’s why we’re committed to offering accessible, effective treatment tailored to the needs of service members and their families.

Whether coping with combat-related symptoms or long-term separations, we understand the toll military life can take. Our mission is to help individuals and their families find the right path to healing and support.

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy aims at identifying the root of a person’s suffering and to find ways to cope with the symptoms of anxiety and depression. Some common types of psychotherapy can include individual, group, and play therapy. Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and many others. Psychotherapy is often provided in conjunction with other treatments for depression and anxiety, such as medications.
Neuropsychological Evaluations

Neuropsychological Evaluations are used to assess an individual’s thinking, behavior, and social and emotional functioning, using standardized tests and procedures. Tests results can help guide treatment to ensure correct symptoms and appropriate management.
Post-Partum Depression Treatment

An important intervention for new mothers, Post-Partum Depression may impact mothers after childbirth and cause mood swings, anxiety, insomnia, and other symptoms of depression. Meeting with a doctor can help mothers understand their symptoms and develop a treatment plant that prioritizes not only her recovery but the health and well-being of her baby as well.

Compassionate Care for Mind and Well-Being

At La Jolla Psychology Center, we believe in the transformative power of psychotherapy to foster healing, resilience, and personal growth. Our licensed clinicians are dedicated to providing individualized, evidence-based treatments tailored to each client's unique needs.​

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​What is Psychotherapy?

​Benefits of Psychotherapy

Our Services​

Individual

Children & Adolescent

Family

Group Therapy

Couples

Veteran Services

Our Services

At La Jolla Psychology Center, we believe in the transformative power of psychotherapy to foster healing, resilience, and personal growth. Our licensed clinicians are dedicated to providing individualized, evidence-based treatments tailored to each client's unique needs.

What is Psychotherapy?

Benefits of Psychotherapy

Our Services

Children &
Adolescent