Diana L. Guest, MFT, CBT

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About

With published research spanning bioenergetic analysis, sexual addiction treatment, and the therapeutic use of touch, Diana L. Guest, MFT, CBT operates her psychotherapy practice at 1767 Grand Ave in Pacific Beach, 92109. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a certified bioenergetic therapist through the International Institute for Bioenergetic Analysis, and a certified IMAGO relationship therapist trained in EMDR therapy at Levels I and II. Guest served as president of the IIBA from 2017 to 2020 and has delivered keynote addresses at regional and international conferences in Brazil, New Zealand, and across the United States. Clients seeking complementary holistic care in Pacific Beach often pair therapy sessions with visits to SP Acu and Wellness for acupuncture or Reiki treatments nearby. Her published works include chapters in clinical textbooks on sexual addiction and articles in peer-reviewed journals such as the European Journal of Bioenergetic Analysis and Psychotherapy. Guest has taught as core adjunct faculty at National University, covering courses in human sexuality, etiology and treatment of sexual addiction, and senior research projects. She also holds certification as a yoga teacher with a 200-hour YTR credential and teaches Instinctive Meditation. Community members exploring additional mental health support in the neighborhood can connect with BrightMind Therapy for a different therapeutic approach. Appointments are available Tuesday through Thursday.