Business Details
36 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy Partner in La Mesa, CA
Psychology Associates of La Mesa has provided compassionate mental health care since 1990. Our licensed psychologists, Dr. Linda Schrenk and Dr. Thomas Keller, bring decades of combined experience treating individuals, couples, and families. Specializing in anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and relationship issues, we create personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs. Our practice emphasizes a warm, supportive environment that fosters personal growth and healing. Both practitioners maintain active licensure and stay current with evolving therapeutic techniques.We accept major health insurance plans to improve accessibility to quality mental healthcare. Our office hours accommodate busy schedules with evening appointments available Monday through Friday. We prioritize client confidentiality and work collaboratively to address life's challenges through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. New patients receive comprehensive intake forms to streamline their initial consultation. Our commitment to community well-being extends through ongoing professional development and local resource referrals.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
ADHD Treatment
Anxiety Management
Depression Counseling
Substance Abuse Support
Child Behavioral Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Life Stress Management
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 combined years of clinical psychology experience
- Our therapists maintain active California licensure and continuing education
- We provide evening appointments for busy schedules
- We accept major health insurance plans for accessibility
- Our practice emphasizes personalized treatment plans and evidence-based methods
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions provide a safe space for adults to address mental health challenges. With specialized expertise in anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery, our psychologists employ evidence-based techniques tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Sessions focus on developing coping strategies and fostering personal growth through collaborative therapeutic relationships.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling addresses relationship challenges through structured therapeutic interventions. Our psychologists help partners improve communication, resolve conflicts, and rebuild trust. Sessions focus on enhancing emotional connection while addressing specific issues like infidelity, parenting disagreements, or intimacy concerns using proven relationship-building frameworks.
Family Therapy
Family therapy sessions address intergenerational dynamics and household conflicts. Our specialists work with families to improve communication patterns, establish healthy boundaries, and resolve disputes. Treatment approaches incorporate systemic perspectives to address issues affecting children, adolescents, and adult family members in cohesive therapeutic environments.
ADHD Treatment
Our ADHD treatment programs combine diagnostic assessment with personalized intervention strategies. Psychologists develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing executive functioning challenges, emotional regulation, and behavioral management. Services include skills training, organizational coaching, and collaborative care with educational institutions and medical professionals for holistic patient support.
Trauma Recovery
Trauma recovery services address the lasting effects of traumatic experiences using specialized therapeutic approaches. Our clinicians help clients process traumatic memories while developing grounding techniques and emotional regulation strategies. Treatment focuses on restoring personal agency and rebuilding healthy relationships through evidence-based trauma resolution frameworks.
People
Linda Schrenk
Psychologist
Dr. Linda Schrenk holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology and has practiced for nearly 30 years. She specializes in treating addictions, childhood trauma, and interpersonal issues using evidence-based therapeutic approaches while maintaining active licensure in California.
Thomas Keller
Psychologist
Dr. Thomas Keller earned his Clinical Psychology PhD in 1992 and has practiced for over 25 years. He specializes in ADHD, anxiety, and relationship issues, providing individual and family therapy while maintaining active California licensure and continuing education.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, and family therapy for anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, substance abuse, and relationship issues using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Do you accept health insurance?
Yes, we accept major health insurance plans. Please contact our office for specific carrier information and verification of your mental health benefits.
What are your office hours?
We offer appointments Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. We are closed on weekends and major holidays.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call our office at (619) 698-9525 to schedule an initial consultation. New patient forms are available online to complete before your first visit.
What should I expect during my first session?
Your first session will include a comprehensive assessment of your concerns, treatment goals, and personal history. The therapist will develop a personalized care plan and discuss therapeutic approaches tailored to your needs.
Can you help with urgent mental health concerns?
We prioritize crisis situations through our emergency line at (619) 698-9525. Our therapists provide immediate support and coordinate appropriate care for urgent mental health needs.
