Mental Health

Mental health providers offer counseling and therapeutic support tailored to the unique needs of autistic individuals and their families.
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ACES Inc.

619-278-0884855- 223-7123
3731 Sixth Ave San Diego, 92103

Offers behavioral and educational services in the home, school, community and at the accredited ACES Academy.

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Access and Crisis Line

888-724-7240

The San Diego Access and Crisis Line (ACL) is a free, confidential service that provides support, referrals and crisis intervention. If you or someone you know needs help with a behavioral health crisis, call 9-8-8.

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Alternative Teaching Strategy Center

858-224-3629
11230 Sorrento Valley Rd. #100 San Diego, 92121

Evidence-based teaching services for individuals with Autism. Visual Communication Analysis (VCA) for visual learners.

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Ascent Psychological Services

513-202-4298

Lauren Elder Ph.D. offers behavioral and cognitive assessment to treat behavioral and developmental concerns and anxiety through play therapy, parent coaching and a variety of therapies.

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Aspiring Families Center for Mental Health and Wellness

858-531-1122
12625 High Bluff Dr. #105 San Diego, 92130

Provides holistic telehealth, in-person and outpatient mental health assessments and therapy for all ages. Offers neurofeedback, equine, psychiatric, academic, vocational and in-home behavioral support.

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Aurora Behavioral Healthcare San Diego Hospital

858-487-3200
11878 Avenue of Industry San Diego, CA 92128

A 101-bed private behavioral healthcare hospital providing individualized treatment programs for a variety of conditions. Includes inpatient and outpatient programs with a pool for water therapy.

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Autism Spectrum Consultants

858-272-2662
5075 Shoreham Pl. #115 San Diego, 92122

Behavioral and educational plans and implementation.

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Autistically Inclined

413-329-6200

Family support from a relationship-based team addressing individual expressions in all things sensory, behavioral and communicative, while inspiring kids to connect. Trains parents and professionals to implement Natural Play Therapy.

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Bayview Crisis Stabilization Unit

619-585-4221

Provides quality mental health services and emergency behavioral health services 24/7 for ages 18 & up. No appointment needed.

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BloomChild Developmental Specialists

858-247-6898

Early intervention services, developmental and environmental assessments, parent/caregiver coaching, referrals, resources and professional development for early childhood educators.

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Brain Learning Diagnostic Center & Educational Assessments

619-324-9764
8220 University Dr. La Mesa, CA 91942

Educational and mental health professionals, led by Dr. Rienzi Haytasingh, provide neuropsychological evaluations and diagnostics for Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, reading, writing and math.

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Builders of Eloquence and Engagement, LLC (BEE, LLC)

619-777-6057
San Diego, 92103

Non-public RPM provider offers behavioral intervention plans and supervision to improve education, communication and quality of life. Provider is a parent of a child who communicates with RPM and is an AAC expert.

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Center for Thoughtful Lasting Change, Inc. Sherry Casper Ph.D.

619-369-5050
9685 Via Excelencia #102 San Diego, 92126

Helps students achieve successful outcomes through psychological assessments, educational consultation and interventions for behavior management.

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Child Mind Institute

Online resources for behavioral disorders, mental health diagnoses and learning disorders.

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Cognitive Assessment and Risk Evaluation (CARE) at UC San Diego

619-543-7745
4510 Executive Dr. #115 SD 92121

Helps identify, assess and treat youth and young adults experiencing thoughts, behavior or emotions that might develop into serious mental health problems.

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Cornerstone Behavioral Health Specialists

805-444-7595

Developmental and behavioral services for families of children with special needs. Training for educators and service providers to enhance programming and develop teams for inclusive schools.

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Cortica

760-539-5818858-304-6440
Carlsbad and Sorrento Valley

The Cortica Care Model applies the most effective techniques from ABA with a blend of cognitive, behavioral and relationship-based approaches that apply key insights from neuroscientific research.

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Dana Fillmore, Psy.D.

858-755-7844
2262 Carmel Valley Rd. #D

Provides counseling and therapy services for children with special needs and their families.

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Dr. Clarence Perry, MD

619-688-1383858-966-5832
3368 2nd Ave. #I San Diego, 92103

Clinical psychiatrist specializing in learning disorders, and the psychiatric needs of those with disabilities and developmental delay.

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Dr. Joshua Feder, MD

619-417-7506
415 N Highway 101 #E

Specializes in DIR/floortime interactive play/behavioral therapy.

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East County Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI)

619-258-6877
San Diego, 92108

Comprehensive team works with children and their families to improve adult-child relationships at school and at home, using The Incredible Years evidence-based model to prevent behavioral problems and serious mental illness.

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Exodus Recovery, Inc.

619-321-5400
San Diego, CA

Crisis prevention and response for San Diego Regional Center START clients ages 6+ with IDD and co-occurring behavioral health needs, and for the people who support them. Two walk-in mental health assessment centers.

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Family Connections Therapy

858-776-8804
11838 Bernardo Plaza Ct. #250

Parent and child therapy with specialties in Anxiety, Depression, foster care and adoption, and parent education.

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Family Guidance and Therapy Center

619-600-0683
3555 Kenyon St, Suite 101, San Diego, CA 92110

Provides ABA, individual, couples and group therapy, art therapy, school-based consultation and educational testing. Licensed SDRC vendor of RDI (Relationship Development Intervention). Variety of insurance accepted.

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Fred Finch Youth & Family Services

619-797-1090
3845 Spring Dr. Spring Valley, CA 91977

Specialized treatment center, residential care and private school program serving ages 12–22 who have an intellectual disability and suffer from significant mental health challenges.

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Get Safe

714-834-0050

Crisis intervention, de-escalation and risk-reduction training.

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Healthy Within

858-622-0221
5405 Morehouse Dr. #230 San Diego, 92121

Provides neurofeedback, a non-invasive treatment involving recording, studying and improving brain activity to “re-start” the brain and increase self-regulation, relaxation and learning.

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Hope Comprehensive Center for Development

858-461-6464

In-Home ABA Therapy & Parent Training in North San Diego County/Camp Pendleton area, delivered in a naturalistic, play-based environment.

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In STEPPS

760-294-1206
San Diego Region

Support, Treatment and Education for Parents, Professionals and Students. Creates meaningful connections and builds adaptive social skills using ABA and play-based Pivotal Response Treatment.

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Innovative Therapy 4-Kids, Inc.

760-438-3300
5804 Van Allen Way Carlsbad, CA 92008

Therapeutic services using a unique approach based on symptoms and the whole child, versus a diagnosis or label. Offers speech, occupational, physical therapies, social skills groups and child psychology. SDRC or fee for service.

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International Bipolar Foundation

Carlsbad, CA 92011

Advances research to eliminate Bipolar Disorder, provides and enhances care, resources and support services and works to erase the stigma associated with mental illness through education.

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Intricate Mind Institute, LLC

858-205-9809
6336 Greenwich Dr. #G San Diego, 92122

Cognitive behavioral therapy and social skills training for young adults to increase self-awareness, executive functioning skills, self-regulation and coping skills to manage life and prepare for college.

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Invo Companies

Comprehensive provider of ABA, behavioral health and related therapy services. Empowers school-based professionals to unlock the full potential of their students and drive positive outcomes.

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Kickstart

619-481-3790
6160 Mission Gorge Rd. #100 San Diego, 92120

Serves ages 10–25 who are at risk for mental illness and experiencing symptoms. Provides confidential assessments, individualized treatments for participants and families, and awareness campaigns for early detection.

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Kyo

877-264-6747
2525 Camino del Rio S. #335 San Diego, 92108

in home, center and school based - Sent email

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Laura Fish Therapy

760-215-2573
1582 W San Marcos Blvd. #105 San Marcos, CA 92078

Evidence-based practices in the principles of Positive Discipline, AWARE Parenting and Interpersonal Neurobiology to teach parents of challenging children to promote desired behaviors and loving relationships.