North Park lists 15 mental health providers in 92104, with Park Mental Health Treatment of San Diego offering structured outpatient programs on the east side of the neighborhood. Independent therapists, counselors, and a psychiatrist practice across the ZIP, covering individual, couples, and family therapy.
2950 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104
+1 619-405-6378
Verified3245 University Ave #1, San Diego, CA 92104
+1 619-538-7481
Verified4345 Oregon St, San Diego, CA 92104
+1 619-405-9118
Verified3078 El Cajon Blvd 2nd Floor, San Diego, CA 92104
+1 619-521-1743
Verified3928 Illinois St, San Diego, CA 92104
+1 619-515-2424
Verified3435 Nutmeg St, San Diego, CA 92104
+1 619-992-0703
Verified3078 El Cajon Blvd 2nd Floor, San Diego, CA 92104
+1 857-272-2606
Verified2136 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104
+1 619-906-5319
Verified3180 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
+1 619-972-2551
Verified2859 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104
+1 866-940-9691
Verified2991 Kalmia St, San Diego, CA 92104
+1 858-208-3595
Verified3940 Oregon St, San Diego, CA 92104
+1 619-718-0398
Verified2991 Kalmia St, San Diego, CA 92104
+1 619-804-1958
Verified3928 Illinois St, San Diego, CA 92104
+1 619-763-1140
Verified3401 Petra Pl, San Diego, CA 92104
+1 619-692-4038
VerifiedTherapy sessions in San Diego typically range from $150 to $250 per hour for a licensed therapist billing without insurance. Psychiatrists, who can prescribe medication, charge more — initial psychiatric evaluations in San Diego often run $300 to $500, with follow-up medication management visits averaging $150 to $250. Rates vary by the therapist's license type (LMFT, LCSW, PsyD, PhD), years of experience, and clinical specialty.
Sliding-scale options bring the per-session cost down significantly. Park Mental Health Treatment of San Diego in North Park runs structured outpatient programs, and some independent practitioners in 92104 offer sliding fees starting around $80 to $100 per session for patients paying out of pocket. Community health centers and university training clinics in San Diego also provide therapy at reduced rates, typically $30 to $60 per session with a supervised graduate-level therapist.
Start with your insurance provider's directory to filter therapists who accept your plan in the 92104 area. Psychology Today's online directory lets you search by ZIP code, specialty, insurance accepted, and therapeutic approach — filters for anxiety, depression, PTSD, couples work, and other concerns narrow the results quickly. Park Mental Health Treatment of San Diego handles intake for structured treatment programs and can coordinate ongoing individual therapy.
If cost is a barrier, San Diego County's Access & Crisis Line at (888) 724-7240 connects callers to free and low-cost mental health services across the county, including therapy, psychiatric medication management, and substance use treatment. Perlman Wellness in Hillcrest is another option within a short drive of North Park, offering mental health services with a large patient base that spans multiple insurance networks.
North Park has a few psychiatry listings inside 92104, including Peter Kass M.D., who practices holistic child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry in the neighborhood. For structured outpatient mental health treatment that includes psychiatric oversight and medication management, Park Mental Health Treatment of San Diego coordinates prescribing alongside group and individual therapy programs.
Psychiatrist availability in any single San Diego neighborhood tends to be limited because the specialty carries a lower provider-to-patient ratio than general therapy. Most North Park residents needing psychiatric medication management see a provider in Hillcrest, downtown, or through a telehealth platform. Covered California and Medi-Cal plans in particular route psychiatric referrals through behavioral health networks that may assign a provider outside 92104 — confirm your plan's network before booking.
Some do, though many therapists in San Diego operate as out-of-network providers and require patients to submit claims for reimbursement after each session. Park Mental Health Treatment of San Diego accepts insurance for its structured treatment programs. Independent therapists in 92104 each set their own insurance panel participation — PPO plans generally offer more flexibility for out-of-network reimbursement than HMO plans.
If your plan carries an out-of-network mental health benefit, you can typically recover 50 to 80 percent of the session cost after meeting your deductible. Ask prospective therapists whether they provide superbills — the itemized receipts your insurance company needs to process a reimbursement claim. For strictly in-network therapy, filtering by your plan on Psychology Today or your insurer's provider directory is the fastest way to narrow the list to North Park and adjacent ZIP codes.
North Park's 15 mental health listings cover a range of modalities. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), the most evidence-supported approach for anxiety and depression, is offered by most licensed therapists in 92104. Psychodynamic therapy, EMDR for trauma processing, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) for emotional regulation are also available from specialized practitioners in the neighborhood and surrounding areas.
Park Mental Health Treatment of San Diego runs structured outpatient programs that combine individual therapy with group sessions and psychiatric support — a more intensive tier than standard weekly therapy. Independent practitioners in North Park also offer couples therapy, family systems work, and addiction counseling. Perlman Wellness in Hillcrest broadens the range for 92104 residents willing to cross into the next neighborhood west.
Yes. Several therapists in 92104 specialize in couples and marriage counseling, including licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) who hold specific training in relationship dynamics and communication patterns. The Relationship Counseling Center in North Park focuses specifically on couples work, and several independent practitioners in the neighborhood list couples therapy as a primary specialty.
Marriage counseling sessions in San Diego typically run $150 to $300 per hour, with some therapists offering a reduced rate for ongoing weekly sessions booked in advance. Insurance coverage for couples therapy is inconsistent — many plans cover individual therapy but exclude couples sessions unless one partner carries a diagnosed mental health condition. Ask about the therapist's cancellation policy before your first appointment, as couples sessions tend to be harder to reschedule than individual ones.
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