Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Mental Health Partner in San Diego
Shibley Psychology was founded in 2010 by Dr. Mariela G. Shibley to provide comprehensive mental health services rooted in self-awareness and personalized care. Our practice specializes in individual and couples therapy, psychoanalysis, and psychological evaluations, with a particular focus on immigration and forensic assessments. Our team of licensed professionals includes bilingual therapists fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, ensuring accessible care for diverse populations. We prioritize building strong therapeutic relationships to help clients navigate life's challenges effectively. With over a decade of experience, we combine clinical expertise with cultural sensitivity to address complex psychological needs.Our services are tailored to foster emotional growth, improve relationships, and support clients through legal and personal stressors. We maintain rigorous professional standards while offering flexible appointment times and fee structures to accommodate client needs. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our specialized training and recognition within the mental health field. By integrating evidence-based practices with compassionate care, we empower clients to achieve lasting positive change. Our San Diego-based practice serves as a trusted resource for individuals seeking mental health support and forensic expertise.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Therapy
Psychoanalysis
Immigration Evaluations
Forensic Assessments
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have over 10 years of experience in mental health therapy
- Bilingual services available in Spanish and Portuguese
- Specialized expertise in immigration and forensic evaluations
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs
- Team of licensed professionals with advanced clinical training
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Our individual therapy sessions help clients address anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions through personalized treatment plans. We create a supportive environment for self-exploration and growth, using evidence-based techniques to improve emotional well-being. Clients typically attend weekly 45-minute sessions to develop coping strategies and increase self-awareness.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy focuses on improving communication and strengthening relationships through collaborative problem-solving. Our culturally sensitive approach addresses cross-cultural dynamics, parenting challenges, and LGBTQ+ relationship needs. Sessions emphasize building mutual understanding and developing practical solutions for relationship stressors in a safe therapeutic space.
Psychoanalysis
Psychoanalysis explores unconscious patterns through intensive weekly sessions to achieve lasting psychological change. This approach examines deep-seated behaviors and relationship dynamics to promote emotional freedom. Patients engage in open dialogue to uncover underlying motivations and develop greater self-understanding through long-term therapeutic exploration.
Immigration Evaluations
Specialized psychological evaluations support immigration cases including hardship waivers and asylum applications. Our expert assessments document psychological distress for legal proceedings in compliance with immigration requirements. Services include court testimony preparation and multilingual assessments in English, Spanish, and Portuguese for comprehensive case support.
Forensic Assessments
Forensic evaluations provide objective psychological analysis for legal proceedings including competency assessments and sentencing mitigation. Our experts deliver court-ready reports addressing psycho-legal questions while maintaining professional objectivity. Assessments follow strict forensic standards for admissibility in state and federal court proceedings.
People
Mariela G. Shibley
Founder & Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Shibley established Shibley Psychology in 2010 and specializes in immigration evaluations. She provides expert testimony in immigration court and trains mental health professionals in this specialized field.
Veronica Guerra
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Guerra offers psychotherapy services with expertise in cross-cultural mental health treatment. She provides therapy in both English and Spanish to diverse client populations in San Diego.
Sabrina Liu
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Liu specializes in individual psychotherapy and psychological testing. She brings extensive experience in evidence-based treatment approaches for anxiety and mood disorders to her practice.
Viviana Galindo
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Galindo provides culturally sensitive mental health services in both English and Spanish. Her practice focuses on individual therapy and psychological assessment for diverse client needs.
Grecia Meyreles
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Meyreles offers psychotherapy and assessment services with proficiency in Portuguese and Spanish. She specializes in working with clients from multicultural backgrounds and diverse linguistic communities.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, couples counseling, psychoanalysis, and psychological evaluations including immigration and forensic assessments.
Do you offer services in multiple languages?
Yes, our therapists provide services in English, Spanish, and Portuguese to accommodate diverse client needs.
How much do psychological evaluations cost?
Evaluation fees range from $150-$300/hour with immigration reports priced between $800-$1,200 depending on complexity.
Are therapy sessions covered by insurance?
We provide documentation for out-of-network insurance reimbursement but do not directly bill insurance companies.
What are your appointment hours?
We offer flexible scheduling including evening appointments to accommodate clients' work and family commitments.
How do I schedule an initial consultation?
Contact us at 619.307.9346 or through our website contact form to arrange a free phone consultation.
