Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Practice in San Diego
Shibley Psychology has been dedicated to improving mental well-being since 2010, offering personalized psychotherapy and psychological evaluation services in San Diego, CA. Our practice was founded by Dr. Mariela G. Shibley, a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive expertise in immigration evaluations and psychoanalytic therapy. We specialize in creating strong therapeutic relationships that enable clients to explore self-awareness and develop tools to overcome life's challenges. Our multilingual team provides services in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, ensuring culturally competent care for diverse populations. With over a decade of experience, we combine evidence-based practices with individualized treatment plans to address anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and immigration-related psychological needs.Our therapists are trained in various modalities including individual psychotherapy, couples counseling, and forensic evaluations. We maintain active professional affiliations with organizations like the American Psychological Association and the American Psychoanalytic Association. Our commitment to excellence extends to training mental health professionals through our PsychEvalCoach program and publishing authoritative resources on immigration evaluations. We operate from a client-centered philosophy, prioritizing confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and ethical practice in all our services. Our San Diego location provides a safe, supportive environment for individuals and couples seeking meaningful personal growth and emotional healing.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Psychotherapy
Psychoanalysis
Psychological Evaluations
Immigration Evaluations
Forensic Evaluations
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have over 12 years of experience in mental health services since 2010
- Our team includes multilingual therapists fluent in Spanish and Portuguese
- Specialized expertise in immigration evaluations with over 2,000 completed
- Founding director of PsychEvalCoach training program for mental health professionals
- Active members of American Psychological Association and American Psychoanalytic Association
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Our individual psychotherapy sessions help clients address anxiety, relationship conflicts, and life stressors through personalized treatment plans. We create a supportive environment for self-exploration and growth, focusing on improving emotional well-being and coping strategies. Clients typically attend weekly 45-minute sessions tailored to their specific needs.
Couples Psychotherapy
Couples therapy focuses on improving communication and strengthening relationships through evidence-based interventions. Our culturally diverse therapists specialize in cross-cultural relationships, parenting challenges, and LGBTQ partnerships. Sessions help couples develop mutual understanding and resolve conflicts in a safe therapeutic setting.
Psychoanalysis
Psychoanalysis explores unconscious patterns affecting behavior through intensive, long-term treatment. Patients engage in multiple weekly sessions to uncover deep-seated issues and achieve lasting change. This approach emphasizes understanding unconscious motivations and developing greater self-awareness for emotional freedom.
Psychological Evaluations
We conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations including structured interviews and standardized testing. These assessments help clarify diagnoses, treatment needs, and psychological functioning. Evaluation fees range from $150 to $300 per hour depending on the clinician's expertise.
Immigration Evaluations
Specialized immigration evaluations support visa applications and immigration court cases through expert psychological documentation. Our practice has completed over 2,000 immigration evaluations since 2007. Report fees range from $800 to $1,200 based on case complexity.
People
Mariela G. Shibley
Founder & Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Shibley founded Shibley Psychology in 2010 after completing post-doctoral training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. She specializes in immigration evaluations and has conducted over 2,000 assessments since 2007. As director of UCSD Student-Run Free Clinic's mental health services, she maintains active teaching roles and professional affiliations.
Veronica Guerra
Psychotherapist
Dr. Guerra provides psychotherapy services with expertise in individual and couples counseling. She works under Dr. Shibley's supervision and maintains California licensing board registration. Her practice focuses on culturally sensitive mental health care.
Viviana Galindo
Psychotherapist
Dr. Galindo offers psychotherapy services as part of our multidisciplinary team. She is registered with California licensing boards and specializes in evidence-based therapeutic approaches under Dr. Shibley's supervision.
Sabrina Liu
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Liu provides specialized psychological services including assessment and therapy interventions. She maintains California board registration and contributes to our team's diverse therapeutic approaches.
Grecia Meyreles
Psychotherapist
Dr. Meyreles delivers psychotherapy services with a focus on individual treatment modalities. She works under supervision while maintaining her professional licensing requirements in California.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual psychotherapy, couples counseling, psychoanalysis, psychological evaluations, and specialized immigration assessments.
Do you offer services in multiple languages?
Yes, our therapists provide services in English, Spanish, and Portuguese to accommodate diverse client needs.
What are your immigration evaluation fees?
Immigration evaluation reports cost $800–$1,200 depending on case complexity and required documentation.
How often do therapy sessions occur?
Most clients attend weekly 45-minute sessions, with psychoanalysis requiring multiple weekly meetings for intensive treatment.
Are your therapists licensed professionals?
All our therapists are registered with California licensing boards under Dr. Shibley's supervision.
Do you accept insurance for mental health services?
We provide documentation for insurance reimbursement but do not directly bill insurance companies for services.
