Brian Buzzella Ph.D.

(he/his)

Accepting Clients

Hello, I am a licensed clinical psychologist practicing online across CA and KS as well as in-person in the Mission Valley area of San Diego

Clinical Psychologist in San Diego, CA

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About My Clients

I entered graduate school in 2005 with a passion for understanding and learning to help relieve, a wide range of anxiety disorders in both youth and adults. I went on to learn ways to support couples. My practice involves the delivery of evidence-based therapies across these areas. I accept Lyra (an EAP) for individual and couple therapy. I am credentialed via Alma to provide individual therapy via Aetna.

My Background and Approach

Although I offer evidence-based therapies, the treatment I offer is individualized. My theoretical approach is based on cognitive, behavioral, attachment, and emotion processing principles. This means I try to understand the challenges you are experiencing as part of your entire learning history, identifying the ways that your thoughts, physiological feelings, behaviors, and emotions (especially painful ones) impact one another. With this knowledge, we can identify ways to shift these experiences, allowing you to get closer and closer to your goals. An important part of therapy is building confidence in your ability to implement what you are learning, while outside of the therapy office. I might ask you to do exercises, keep records, and read to deepen your learning. In this way you develop confidence in what you've learned and are able to sustain the changes over time.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

As a member of the LGBTQ community, it is important to me that I am able to create a space space for individuals to think about, plan for, and engage with efforts to be well. Throughout my career I have developed and delivered multiple trainings to maximize the likelihood that aspiring psychologists and medical doctors will be able to provide culturally competent care to the LGBTQ community.

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
Ph.D., State of California · #25059
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists
Years in practice
20 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Lyra Health
  • Carelon Behavioral Health Plan

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

2535 Camino Del Rio South
Suite 145
San Diego, CA 92108
619-485-1027

Access & Transport

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance (ADA compliant)
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 32.7678936°, -117.1357128°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 20 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $250 - 275/session

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2535 Camino Del Rio South
Suite 145
San Diego, CA 92108

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