Business Details
33 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in San Diego
Founded in 1993, HELP THERAPY has established itself as a trusted provider of comprehensive mental health services in San Diego County. Our mission centers on delivering personalized care through diverse modalities including in-home therapy, telehealth, and office visits. With a team of licensed professionals, we specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions while prioritizing accessibility and stigma reduction. Our evidence-based approaches incorporate cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and medication management under psychiatric supervision.We maintain partnerships with TRICARE and TriWest to serve military personnel and veterans, while our 24/7 urgent response capability ensures timely support for homebound individuals. Through community engagement and educational initiatives, we advocate for mental health awareness and holistic wellness across all age groups.
Services
Therapy
Psychological Evaluations
Medication Management
Telehealth
In-Home Counseling
Family Therapy
Veteran Support
Pain Reprocessing Therapy
Crisis Intervention
Mindfulness Training
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized mental health care tailored to individual needs since 1993
- Our team includes licensed psychologists, psychiatrists, and veteran specialists
- We provide accessible care through in-home, telehealth, and office visit options
- Specialized programs for veterans and military families with TRICARE partnerships
- 24/7 urgent response capability for homebound individuals and crisis situations
Services
Therapy
Our therapy services provide evidence-based mental health support through individual, group, and family sessions. Specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices, we help clients manage anxiety, depression, and trauma. With both in-office and telehealth options available, our licensed therapists create personalized treatment plans to address diverse psychological needs.
Psychological Evaluations
Comprehensive psychological evaluations combine standardized testing and clinical interviews to diagnose mental health conditions and develop treatment strategies. Our licensed psychologists conduct pre-surgical screenings and diagnostic assessments for adults and older adults, utilizing evidence-based methodologies to ensure accurate diagnoses and effective care planning.
Medication Management
Our psychiatric services include medication evaluation, prescription management, and ongoing monitoring for mental health conditions. Working collaboratively with therapists, our psychiatric providers ensure optimal medication regimens for conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD, always emphasizing holistic treatment approaches that combine medication with therapeutic interventions.
In-Home Counseling
In-home therapy services deliver mental health care directly to clients' residences, removing accessibility barriers for homebound individuals. Our multidisciplinary team provides flexible, needs-based sessions with 24/7 urgent response capability, focusing on strengthening family dynamics and connecting clients with community support resources.
Telehealth
Telehealth services offer secure video therapy sessions for clients who prefer remote access to mental health care. This option provides flexibility for clients with mobility challenges or busy schedules, maintaining the same high standard of care through HIPAA-compliant platforms while ensuring treatment continuity during public health emergencies.
People
Dr. Annette Conway
Director
Licensed clinical psychologist and founder of HELP THERAPY since 1993. Specializes in geriatric mental health and home-based interventions. Former President of San Diego Psychological Association and current Chair of APA Public Education Committee.
Dr. Linda Bowman
Psychologist
Experienced provider emphasizing client-centered care and therapeutic trust-building. Specializes in treating diverse mental health concerns through evidence-based approaches while maintaining a compassionate, patient-focused practice philosophy.
Michael Ergo
LCSW
Marine Corps veteran specializing in trauma recovery and PTSD treatment. Combines personal military experience with professional social work expertise to support veterans and first responders through challenging mental health journeys.
Dr. Casey Rusca
Psychologist
Licensed clinical psychologist with 8+ years in mental health. Specializes in anxiety and depression management using cognitive-behavioral techniques. Provides comprehensive psychological assessments and individualized treatment plans for diverse client needs.
LaShaunda Jethro
PMHNP
Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with 10+ years of experience. Focuses on holistic mental health care, combining medication management with therapeutic approaches to treat various psychological conditions across the lifespan.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide therapy, psychological evaluations, medication management, and telehealth services. Specialized programs include veteran support, family counseling, and pain reprocessing therapy.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Complete our online intake form or call 858-481-8827. Our team will contact you to discuss availability and insurance benefits within one business day.
Do you accept TRICARE insurance?
Yes, we're partnered with TRICARE and TriWest to provide mental health services for military personnel, veterans, and their families across San Diego County.
Are home visit therapy options available?
Yes, our in-home counseling services provide flexible mental health care for homebound individuals with 24/7 urgent response capability through our multidisciplinary team.
What crisis resources do you provide?
For emergencies, call 911 or visit the nearest ER. Our office provides non-crisis support through regular appointments and maintains the San Diego Crisis Line (800-479-3339).
How do you personalize treatment plans?
Our providers combine clinical assessments with client preferences to create individualized treatment strategies using evidence-based modalities like CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care.
Reviews (6)
Karen Moorehead-Jenkins
Dec 15, 2020
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Annette Conway the CEO of HELP is a great leader and a courteous professional who employs a great staff. It is a pleasure working for HELP and being part of the team.
Karen Moorehead-Jenkins LCSW
Karen Moorehead-Jenkins LCSW
Shannon Nosenzo
Nov 27, 2020
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Excellent company for the provider who wants an independent practice coupled with administrative support.
Jennifer Cavellier
Nov 02, 2020
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The team at Help does a wonderful job of thoughtfully connecting the right providers to the right patients. Appreciate that this company looks to provide high quality therapy solutions with options to suit patients specific needs! Personalized and professional - you are NOT just a number as a patient or a provider.
Linda Gc
Aug 01, 2020
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HELP Therapy is an amazing resource for connecting people to a therapist both locally and for remote sessions. The staff at HELP Therapy care for people and help provide a necessary and wonderful service.
Lea C.
Nov 23, 2019
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This organization suffers from a money-driven and rude gatekeeper, Denise Z. Unfortunately, she fails to respond to multiple phone calls and automatically assumes people cannot afford out-of-pocket costs. Only when I shared that the out-of-pocket cost option was acceptable, did she offer to pass along my request to a therapist. We will see if she follows through, but given her poor attention to detail and lack of empathy, I'm not holding my breath.
David Jones
Sep 11, 2019
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Best therapist I've ever had. Dr. Conway is the owner. She has also been my therapist for years, and she helped me deal with death of partner of 23 years. She has made major difference in my life, and I'm very grateful. She is very attentive, and will find therapist to HELP you.
