Resources
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San Diego Access and Crisis Line (24/7): 1-888-724-7240
Text Crisis Line: Text HOME TO 741741
San Diego Crisis and Stabilization Units: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/bhs/csu.html
Closest Urgent Walk In and Medication
(MediCal, Medicare, Uninsured): Areta Crowell (Banker’s Hill) https://www.crfbehavioralhealthcare.org/programs/areta-crowell-wellness-recovery-center/
Outpatient Clinics with Walk In hours throughout the Countyhttps://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/bhs/Outpatient_behavioral_health_centers.html
If you or someone you know is in immediate, threatening danger and decide to call 911, please be aware that police are often times not equipped to offer mental health support and may pose danger to People of Color, neurodivergent people, and disabled people/people with disabilities.
Please ALSO reach out to community leaders, neighbors, friends, and family to be present if you are calling the police as or for a person with marginalized identities.
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Please visit the crisis services listed below. Please note that some crisis line workers are mandated to report plans of suicide to the police. If this is a concern, we encourage you to first ask about their reporting policies before sharing.
Blackline: peer support and counseling prioritizing BIPOC, with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens. “We do not trace or send any type of intervention under any circumstances without consent.” Call or Text (800) 604-5841
Trans Lifeline: trans peer support for trans community that’s been divested from police since day one. Run by and for trans people. US (877) 565-8860; Canada (877) 330-6366
Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line: Warmline answered by a trained peer supporters. “We do not trace or send any type of intervention under any circumstances without consent.” (888) 407-4515
Domestic Violence Hotline: hotline run 24/7 for survivors, victims, and those impacted by domestic violence. Call (800) 799-7233, Text “START” to 88788 or chat
Lines for Life: to talk to a suicide or substance use specialist. Lines for Life also offers support for: military & family, senior loneliness, teen-to-teen crisis help, and racial equity support. (800) 273-8255
Trevor Hotline for LGBTQ+ Youth:(866)488-7386 or Text “START” to 678678
NAMI Helpline: to talk to a trained crisis counselor 24/7 or Text “NAMI” TO 741741
Helping Survivors: File a ride share sexual assault lawsuit and how to hire the right Lyft or Uber sexual assault lawyer to help you seek justice and move forward.
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Know Your Rights
Mini Guide: Know Your Rights for Immigrant and Undocumented Communities (English & Español)
Short explanation of Your Rights in various ways you may encounter Border Patrol
Breve explicación de Sus Derechos en varias formas puede encontrarse con la Patrulla Fronteriza
Family Preparedness
DACA
Know Your Rights At The Border
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Trauma:
Homecoming: Healing Trauma to Reclaim Your Authentic Self by Thema Bryant Ph.D.
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
Sexuality:
Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski Ph.D.
Relationships:
Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud & John Townsend
Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict Into Connection by Julie Schwartz Gottman PhD & John Gottman PhD
Children & Parenting:
Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be by Dr. Becky Kennedy
NowMaps Jr.: Adventure Stories to Help Young Kids Navigate Everyday Challenges & Grow in Caring & Kind Ways by Daniel J. Siegel
The Power of Showing Up: How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become and How Their Brains Get Wired by Daniel J. Siegel MD, Tina Payne Bryson PhD, et al.
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel M.D. & Tina Payne Bryson
When to Worry: How to Tell If Your Teen Needs Help & And What to Do About It by Lisa Boesky
Grief:
On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross & David Kessler
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Community & Collective Care
At Bloom, we believe in the power of community and collective care. We understand that everyone’s needs are unique, and support may extend beyond what we offer.
To ensure you have access to the right fit for your journey, we’re happy to connect you with other therapists in our community who we believe share our values and can provide the specialized care you may be seeking.
Click on their image or other links provided to learn more about them!
Kaitlyn Tores, APCC
619-363-2238
I provide specialized support to families of children or adolescents diagnosed with ADHD and/or anxiety.
Grayson Wallen, APCC
480-234-8363
Offers couples counseling using the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy and individual therapy using Intense Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (IS-TDP).
Madeline Becker, AMFT
858.224.2945
madeline@californiadepththerapy.com
https://www.californiadepththerapy.com/contact
Individuals, Couple & Teens.
Trauma, LGBTQIA+, Transgender Identity Development, OCD, Women, & more.
Kelsy Richardson, PhD Clinical Psychologist
619-330-9065 / Ex 14
Services Offered: Individual therapy, Dynamic Foundations training for therapists
Ages: Adolescents, Emerging Adults and Adults
Sarah Garcia, APCC
858.224.2945
info@californiadepththerapy.com
https://www.californiadepththerapy.com/contact
Individuals, Couples, Teens and Young Adults.
Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Mindfulness, Self Compassion, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
Jeff Bishop, AMFT
619-825-1445
Jeffreybishop.Therapy@gmail.com
https://familytherapysandiegoca.com/theteam/jeffbishop/
Couples Therapy, Grief and Loss, Anxiety and Depression, Sexual Addiction, Men’s Issues, Youth
Wendy Kessler, MSW, FT
(858) 859-1728
https://griefguideconsulting.com/about/
She offers grief counseling, education, and tools to guide individuals, groups, and organizations on their unique path.
Jessica Hattersley, AMFT
Jessica@estestherapy.com
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jessica-hattersley-san-diego-ca/1274831
EMDR and EFT
Cristiane Valdez, AMFT
619-354-0051
https://www.sdrelationshipplace.com/meet-our-team/about-cristiane-valdez/
I work with Couples and Individuals and specialize in Perinatal, Postpartum & Perimenopause issues
I am trilingual (English, Spanish, Portuguese) and I can incorporate that into my practice if that is a preference of the client.
David Fulton, LMFT
858-224-2945
info@californiadepththerapy.com
https://www.californiadepththerapy.com/contact
Therapeutic Focus: Individuals
Therapeutic Specialties: Anxiety, Trauma, Abuse (sexual, verbal, physical, spiritual), Long-term depth work for insight and understanding of self. Addiction, Grief, Sexual Issues, Spiritual Exploration and Identity, Vocational Development, Artist Recovery, Story Work and Integration
Carly Shadron, AMFT
858.224.2945
info@californiadepththerapy.com
https://www.californiadepththerapy.com/contact
Trauma, Relationships, Identity Development, Self-Esteem, Spirituality, Sexuality, and Existential Questions, Trauma, Women, LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Neurodiversity & More.
Angela Reedy, LMFT #153180
619-356-1517
angela.emdr@gmail.com
Complex Trauma, Grief/loss, Affairs