At the San Diego Institute of Therapy, we value our partnerships with professionals who entrust us with their clients and patients. We provide specialized, evidence-based psychotherapy for children, teens, adults, couples, and families — with the goal of delivering measurable outcomes, concierge-level service, and seamless communication.
Modalitieis utilized
Our clinicians have advanced training and significant clinical experience in modalities shown to create lasting change:
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – For emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness; available for adolescents and adults, with parent coaching integrated when appropriate.
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) – The gold-standard treatment for OCD and related anxiety disorders; includes real-world and home-based exposure work when indicated.
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) – Evidence-based treatment for young children with emotional or behavioral challenges; delivered with a concierge approach for private-pay families.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Values-driven therapy for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns, particularly effective for high-performing professionals and executives.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) – Attachment-based therapy for couples and families, including private weekend intensives.
Family-Based Treatment (FBT) – The leading evidence-based approach for adolescent eating disorders, with strong parent involvement and structured treatment phases.
Who We Serve
Children, teens, and parents seeking effective, skills-based approaches for behavioral, emotional, and relationship concerns.
Adults and couples ready to engage in structured, goal-oriented treatment for lasting change.
Families needing coordinated care that supports every member involved in the therapy process.
Our typical clients are private-pay and looking for specialized, time-efficient, and outcomes-focused therapy. We do not accept insurance, but we provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement.
Our Referral Process
We aim to make the referral experience as easy and reliable as possible:
Direct Contact – Email us at general@sandiegoinstituteoftherapy.com or call (858) 358-7461 to share the client’s basic information and needs.
Prompt Response – We respond to all referral inquiries within one business day to confirm fit and availability.
Initial Consultation – We offer a 20-minute consultation to prospective clients to ensure the right clinician and treatment match.
Ongoing Collaboration – With the client’s consent, we coordinate with you throughout treatment to ensure alignment of care.
Why Professionals Refer to Us
Advanced Training & Credentials – Our therapists are trained at leading institutions and in the most effective, research-supported treatments.
Concierge-Level Service – Flexible scheduling, rapid response times, and a discreet, client-centered approach.
Measurable Outcomes – We use structured assessments and feedback tools to track progress and ensure clinical effectiveness.
Family & Systems Focus – We consider the full context — family, school, medical, and legal — to create the most effective treatment plan.