Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy Partner in San Diego
Since 1978, California Consulting Group has been dedicated to enhancing the well-being of individuals, families, and organizations through comprehensive psychological services. Founded by Dr. Lawrence T. Woodburn, a licensed psychologist with decades of experience, our practice integrates clinical, organizational, and forensic psychology to address complex challenges. We specialize in treating depression, anxiety, job stress, and relationship issues, utilizing evidence-based approaches like cognitive/integrative psychotherapy and clinical hypnosis. Our team has published extensively and provides expert witness testimony, combining academic rigor with practical solutions.With offices in San Diego, Carlsbad, and El Centro, we offer evening and Saturday appointments to accommodate diverse schedules. Our commitment to accessibility extends to multilingual services in Spanish, Farsi, and Russian. We collaborate with a network of professionals to ensure clients receive holistic care tailored to their unique needs. Our approach emphasizes long-term growth over quick fixes, fostering sustainable improvements in mental health and interpersonal dynamics. Backed by affiliations with the American Psychological Association and Better Business Bureau, we maintain the highest standards of professional integrity and client-centered care.
Services
Cognitive Psychotherapy
Clinical Hypnosis
Family Systems Therapy
Psychological Evaluation
Marriage Counseling
Job Stress Treatment
Depression Therapy
Anxiety Management
Performance Enhancement
Habit Control
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in clinical psychology and counseling.
- Our team includes multilingual professionals fluent in Spanish, Farsi, and Russian.
- We offer evening and Saturday appointments for client convenience.
- Our founder has published 14 professional articles in psychology journals.
- We provide forensic psychology services with expert witness qualifications.
Associations and certifications
- American Psychological Association
- Better Business Bureau
Services
Cognitive / Integrative Psychotherapy
This approach addresses job stress, anxiety, and depression through a 'whole person' model focusing on physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth. Therapists help clients identify and correct negative thought patterns using evidence-based techniques. The service targets individuals experiencing chronic stress or mental health challenges through structured cognitive interventions.
Clinical Hypnosis
Specialized hypnosis therapy treats habit control issues, substance use, and performance enhancement. The service accesses unconscious patterns to create rapid behavioral changes, helping clients overcome destructive relationship cycles and achieve personal goals through guided subconscious reprogramming techniques.
Family Systems Therapy
This systemic approach addresses dysfunctional patterns in couples and families by examining relational dynamics. Therapists facilitate reciprocal changes among all parties to create lasting improvements in communication and relationship satisfaction through structured family interaction analysis.
Psychological Evaluation
Comprehensive evaluations include workers' compensation assessments, competency exams, and personal injury consultations. The service combines clinical interviews with standardized testing to provide expert analysis for legal proceedings and treatment planning purposes.
Marriage Counseling
Specialized relationship therapy addresses communication breakdowns and recurring conflict patterns. The service focuses on improving emotional connection and problem-solving skills through structured sessions that examine both individual and relational dynamics.
People
Lawrence T. Woodburn
Licensed Psychologist and President
Dr. Woodburn has practiced psychology since 1978, offering counseling and forensic services. He founded California Consulting Group and has published 14 professional articles. His expertise includes clinical hypnosis, family systems therapy, and job stress management.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide cognitive therapy, clinical hypnosis, family systems therapy, psychological evaluations, and marriage counseling for depression, anxiety, and job stress.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans for mental health services.
Are evening appointments available?
We offer evening appointments Monday through Friday until 9:00 PM for client convenience.
Do you provide forensic psychology services?
Yes, we conduct psychological evaluations for legal cases and Dr. Woodburn serves as an expert witness when needed.
Are services available in multiple languages?
Our staff provides services in English, Spanish, Farsi, and Russian to accommodate diverse clients.
