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PsyCare Associates

4550 Kearny Villa Road, Suite 102 San Diego, CA 92123
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About PsyCare Associates

LifeStance Health, formerly PsyCare Associates, is an outpatient mental and behavioral health care facility for youth and adults in San Diego, California. They offer telehealth care, medical and mental health assessments, personalized care planning, and general outpatient (OP) treatment, including dedicated services for children, adolescents, young adults, seniors, trauma survivors, couples, families, and persons with co-occurring addiction and mental illness.

LifeStance Health, formerly PsyCare Associates, provides outpatient mental health care and addiction recovery services for youth and adults in San Diego, California, including telehealth care and general outpatient (OP) programming. Specialized services are available for children, adolescents, young adults, trauma survivors, couples, families, and persons with co-occurring addiction and mental illness. They accept private insurance and self-pay.

Clients receive medical and mental health assessments and personalized care planning. They also engage in intensive individual, group, and family counseling drawing on proven psychotherapeutic modalities, including CBT. Recovery-focused, age and gender-specific life skills training is also emphasized and may address topics such as coping, emotional regulation, resilience, anger and stress management, and relapse prevention. EMDR therapy is available for trauma survivors.

Their aftercare services ensure a complete continuum of care aligned with clients’ evolving needs and may include referrals for further medical, mental health, and social service programs.

Latest Reviews

King BJAY
1 year ago on Google
5
Overall great and pleasant experience. Jenn is awesome and really cares!
Response from the owner2 months ago
King, thank you for the kind words! We always strive to provide the highest quality care and further enhance our mission to help patients lead healthier and more fulfilling lives.
Roberto Leitao
1 year ago on Google
2
Felt like a waste of my time.I could tell he didn't even read all the information I filled out beforehand. He also kept asking me the same questions, which -to me - means he is not listening. He asked me 3 times "when did you move here (US)?"; asked me twice if I was married. Also asked a bunch of other questions 2-3 times, but I can't list them here.He was very impatient and condescending.E.g. He asked me: "how long ago did your anxiety begin?" I was trying to think about it for not even 5 seconds, and he started listing (in a very condescending way) ..."was it a year ago? 2 years? 3 years? 5 years? 7 years? As if I didn't know how years work.After about 20 minutes into the consultation (if you can call it that) he miraculously knew that I have anxiety and "mild depression" and prescribed my some kind of medicine. Maybe what gave it away was the fact that he asked me if I had anxiety and depression, and I said yes.Was expecting a lot more from a veteran psychiatrist. Now I need to find another one who will actually run an evaluation.
Response from the owner2 months ago
Roberto, thank you for taking the time to share your concern and honesty with us. We're concerned to learn of your experience. We'd like to help you find someone who may be a better fit for you. If you'd like us to connect you with a specialist for further assistance, please email us your phone number and full name to wecare@lifestance.com. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you.
David Lainson
1 year ago on Google
5
Very efficient and professional
Response from the owner2 months ago
David, thank you for the kind words! We always strive to provide the highest quality care and further enhance our mission to help patients lead healthier and more fulfilling lives.
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Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
aftercare iconAftercare Support
Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

Treatments

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
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LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

While participating in dialectical behavior therapy in California, you'll focus on four key areas of skill development: mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. Treatment includes weekly individual and group sessions.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Staff

Kenneth Burdick

Chief Executive Officer

David Bourdon

Chief Financial Officer

Ujjwal Ramtekkar, MD, MBA, CPE

Chief Medical Officer

Lisa Miller

Executive Vice President of Practice Operations

Richard Hall

Executive Vice President of Shared Services

Pablo Pantaleoni

Chief Digital Officer

Ryan Pardo

Chief Legal Officer

Toi Valentine

Senior Vice President of Chief Strategy Officer

Contact Information

Phone icon (858) 279-1223
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4550 Kearny Villa Road
Suite 102
San Diego, CA 92123

Fact checked and written by:
Terri Beth Miller, PhD
Edited by:
Quentin Blount

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4.2 (100 reviews)
Nick L
1 month ago
1

HME
1 month ago
5

Tina Mccandless
1 year ago
5

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Tina, thank you for the five-star review! At LifeStance Health, we are dedicated to providing the upmost compassionate care and treatment. We wish you continued success on your journey to positive mental health.
King BJAY
1 year ago
5

Overall great and pleasant experience. Jenn is awesome and really cares!

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
King, thank you for the kind words! We always strive to provide the highest quality care and further enhance our mission to help patients lead healthier and more fulfilling lives.
Roberto Leitao
2 years ago
2

Felt like a waste of my time. I could tell he didn't even read all the information I filled out beforehand. He also kept asking me the same questions, which -to me - means he is not listening. He asked me 3 times "when did you move here (US)?"; asked me twice if I was married. Also asked a bunch of other questions 2-3 times, but I can't list them here. He was very impatient and condescending. E.g. He asked me: "how long ago did your anxiety begin?" I was trying to think about it for not even 5 seconds, and he started listing (in a very condescending way) ..."was it a year ago? 2 years? 3 years? 5 years? 7 years? As if I didn't know how years work. After about 20 minutes into the consultation (if you can call it that) he miraculously knew that I have anxiety and "mild depression" and prescribed my some kind of medicine. Maybe what gave it away was the fact that he asked me if I had anxiety and depression, and I said yes. Was expecting a lot more from a veteran psychiatrist. Now I need to find another one who will actually run an evaluation.

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Roberto, thank you for taking the time to share your concern and honesty with us. We're concerned to learn of your experience. We'd like to help you find someone who may be a better fit for you. If you'd like us to connect you with a specialist for further assistance, please email us your phone number and full name to wecare@lifestance.com. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you.
Scott Myers
2 years ago
5

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Scott, thank you for the five-star review! At LifeStance Health, we are dedicated to providing the upmost compassionate care and treatment. We wish you continued success on your journey to positive mental health.
David Lainson
2 years ago
5

Very efficient and professional

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
David, thank you for the kind words! We always strive to provide the highest quality care and further enhance our mission to help patients lead healthier and more fulfilling lives.
Marc Savoy
2 years ago
5

Bonny Mower
2 years ago
5

Mr. Ambitious Slapz
2 years ago
5

Kimberly Cifuentes
2 years ago
5

John Bautista
2 years ago
5

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