Clinical psychologist Stephanie Knatz Peck, Ph.D., founded BrightMind Therapy at 1010 Turquoise St Suite 303 in 92109, a group mental health practice specializing in evidence-based treatment for children, adolescents, and young adults. Dr. Peck trained in the UC San Diego Departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry and serves as an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCSD, where she directs an Intensive Family Treatment program for eating disorders. She holds California psychology license PSY26162 and is currently involved in UCSD clinical research evaluating psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and novel family-focused eating disorder treatments. The practice’s therapists, including licensed marriage and family therapist Madison Kingsbury and licensed professional clinical counselor Jules, specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and family-based treatments for anorexia and binge eating. Families dealing with the physical side of anxiety and stress sometimes pair therapy with relaxation services at Longevity Lounge, a Pacific Beach spa focused on recovery and wellness. BrightMind identifies as women-owned and offers weekly parent support groups alongside individual and family sessions. The office is LGBTQ+ affirming and designated a transgender safe space, and the practice provides superbills for insurance reimbursement rather than billing carriers directly. Reviews on Google highlight the cozy, kid-friendly office decor, easy street parking, and a warm break room stocked with tea and water. Madison Kingsbury draws particular praise from parents for her warm, approachable style that puts even reluctant teens at ease. Patients whose children need a primary care physician in the same neighborhood can schedule at Perlman Clinic Mission Bay / Pacific Beach on Mission Bay Drive, which accepts walk-ins and offers same-day availability. BrightMind also offers a 360-degree virtual office tour on its website for families who want to preview the space before their first visit.