Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in San Diego, CA
Claire Babbitt, LMFT JD has been dedicated to providing compassionate mental health care since 2025. Our practice integrates psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, and evidence-based approaches to address individual, couples, and family challenges. With over 20 years of combined clinical and legal experience, we specialize in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions. Our team utilizes CBT, mindfulness, and family systems methodologies tailored to each client's unique needs. We prioritize building trust through confidentiality and respect, offering flexible scheduling including teletherapy options.Our integrative approach considers psychological, social, and neurobiological factors affecting mental health. We maintain active memberships in the American Psychoanalytic Association and California Association of Addiction Recovery. Our San Diego office provides a safe space for clients seeking personal growth and emotional healing. We offer sliding scale fees to ensure accessibility and maintain HIPAA-compliant telehealth services. Our commitment to ongoing professional development ensures clients receive current, effective therapeutic interventions.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Management
Grief Counseling
Parenting Support
Career Counseling
Addiction Recovery
Conflict Resolution
Highlights and features
- We offer psychodynamic therapy grounded in 20+ years of clinical experience
- Our integrative approach combines CBT, mindfulness, and family systems methodologies
- Legal background enhances ethical decision-making in therapeutic practice
- Sliding scale fees available for financial accessibility
- Flexible scheduling including teletherapy and weekend appointments
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Personalized psychodynamic treatment addressing depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Combines psychoanalytic principles with modern therapeutic techniques to explore unconscious patterns affecting behavior. Helps clients develop self-awareness and healthier coping mechanisms through weekly sessions.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for relationship challenges including communication issues and infidelity. Uses evidence-based techniques to improve emotional connection and conflict resolution. Focuses on rebuilding trust and creating healthier relationship patterns through structured sessions.
Family Therapy
Systemic approach addressing family dynamics and intergenerational patterns. Helps families navigate divorce, parenting challenges, and life transitions. Promotes healthier communication and understanding between family members through collaborative sessions.
Depression and Anxiety Treatment
Comprehensive treatment combining psychodynamic insight with practical coping strategies. Addresses symptoms through individualized treatment plans that may include lifestyle adjustments and cognitive behavioral techniques. Focuses on understanding root causes while developing symptom management tools.
Teletherapy Services
Secure HIPAA-compliant video therapy sessions for remote access. Provides flexibility for clients with scheduling challenges or mobility issues. Maintains therapeutic continuity through virtual sessions while ensuring confidentiality and treatment effectiveness.
People
Claire Babbitt
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Licensed therapist with Juris Doctor and Master's in Psychology. Specializes in psychodynamic therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Combines legal expertise with clinical experience to address complex emotional and relational issues.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I primarily use psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches, integrating CBT, mindfulness, and family systems techniques tailored to each client's specific needs and goals.
Do you offer teletherapy sessions?
Yes, I provide HIPAA-compliant video therapy sessions for clients who prefer remote access or have scheduling constraints.
Are sliding scale fees available?
Yes, I offer sliding scale fees based on individual financial circumstances to ensure therapy remains accessible.
What are your office hours?
Monday-Tuesday 8am-3pm, Wednesday 8am-1pm, Friday 8am-1pm, and Saturday with flexible scheduling. Closed Thursday and Sunday.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact me directly at 858-449-7547 or [emailprotected] to discuss availability and schedule your initial session.
