Expert Psychiatric Care Tailored for San Diego Residents

Psychiatry focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges. It can include a wide range of treatment options, including psychotherapy, hospitalization, and medication management.

Here at SD Wellness Group, our psychiatry services focus on medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for those dealing with substance use or mental health conditions.

We're proud to be San Diego's trusted resource for those facing challenges. Our team is committed to helping you achieve lasting wellness, and our board-certified psychiatrists lead with empathy. There's no judgment here—just a safe, welcoming space that supports your recovery journey.

Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety can significantly impact your daily life, and we’re here to help you regain control. We offer effective anxiety treatments that can help you break free from panic attacks, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety disorder.

Depression

If you’re experiencing symptoms of depression, you are not alone. Lean on SD Wellness Group for personalized depression therapy that brings joy back into your life.

ADHD and Focus Issues

ADHD can be incredibly challenging. Use our psychiatry assistance for the tools and support you need to improve your quality of life.

Substance Use Disorders

Whether alcohol, opioid or other substance use concerns, your life could be on the line. Through medication-assisted treatments, we help jumpstart your recovery while minimizing harm.

MAT is an evidence-based approach that uses both behavioral therapies and medication to better manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings while reducing the likelihood of relapse.

We offer the following harm-reducing MAT services:

• Suboxone and Subutex: Available as tablets or dissolvable films, these medications help with opioid withdrawal.
• Sublocade: A once-a-month injection for those struggling with opioid dependence.
• Vivitrol injections and Naltrexone tablets: Medications that help prevent relapse by blocking the effects of opioids.
• Antabuse and Campral: Primarily used for alcohol use disorder to support sobriety and reduce cravings.

It’s important to note that we are not a methadone provider.

Additionally, we do not offer injections on-site. However, the pharmacy located next door to our clinic can administer any injections we prescribe.

Whether you could benefit from psychiatric medication, family psychiatry or are in need of child mental health services, SD Wellness Group can assist.

If you’re interested in specific types of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, our therapy services may be better suited for you. Connect with us to review your concerns, struggles, and past treatments. From there, we'll discuss the course of action that will be most effective for you.

When seeking help for mental health or substance use disorders, understanding how psychiatry differs from therapy can help determine which approach is right for you.

Psychiatry: A Medical Approach

Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can prescribe medications and develop comprehensive treatment plans that may include:

• Medication management
• Lifestyle modifications
• Therapy recommendations

Generally speaking, psychiatry is well suited for those dealing with severe depression, anxiety, neurodevelopmental disorders, bipolar, or substance use disorders that require medication-assisted treatment.

Therapy: A Behavioral Approach

Therapists provide talk therapy services that can help work through emotional and behavioral difficulties.

Therefore, therapy is typically ideal for those who want a safe space to explore their thoughts and emotions, are experiencing stress, relationship issues or major life events, could benefit from trauma-focused therapy, or prefer an approach that doesn’t involve medication.

Mental health is not black and white; neither is a treatment course. Oftentimes, we recommend a combination of our psychiatry and therapy services.

Once we've connected with you and reviewed your history, we'll create a personalized plan that will maximize your results and relief.

• Expert psychiatrists: Our team includes several experienced, board-certified psychiatrists, all of whom are dedicated to your well-being.
• Trusted mental health care: Adhering to all local, state, and federal regulations for our industry, we’re a trusted provider of comprehensive, safe psychiatric services in San Diego.
• Personalized treatment plans: We understand that everyone’s journey is different, and an approach that may have worked for someone else won’t necessarily work for you. That’s why we take the time needed to get to know you and your struggles before creating a customized treatment plan that positions you for the best possible outcomes.

Ready for a happier, healthier life? Connect with our San Diego mental health clinic to learn about the next steps.

While we prefer to connect in person, we do offer telehealth services. However, please note that if you’re on controlled medication, or seeking a prescription for one, an in-person initial consultation is required before you can be eligible for telehealth appointments.

Additionally, per regulations set forth by the Drug Enforcement Administration, if you’re on a controlled medication, we must see you for an in-person appointment at least once every year.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice.