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Best Psychologists in Imperial Beach, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Imperial Beach: EPI | Psicólogas de niños y adolescentes | Tijuana, RP Score 73/100; 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 34

    Most-reviewed: The Green Room Psychological Services, 159 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 159 ranked; ranked #34.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

159 Imperial Beach psychologists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 76 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 159 rated practices.

Top 10 psychologists in Imperial Beach at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 psychologists in Imperial Beach at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1EPI | Psicólogas de niños y adolescentes | Tijuana735.0★ (31)Chula Vista, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Lorena Y. Aguila, PHD723.7★ (3)San Diego, 3 mi away——
3Consultorio Sandy Caldera694.5★ (31)Chula Vista, 5 mi awaySat—
4EQUNiNNUS695.0★ (13)Chula Vista, 4 mi awaySat—
5Psic. Gina Abundes694.6★ (20)Chula Vista, 5 mi awaySat · Evenings—
6PSICOTRIBU INTI | Psicólogas en Tijuana Zona Río695.0★ (4)Chula Vista, 7 mi away——
7Coronado Psych683.7★ (6)Coronado, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Dr. Gina Woodford683.7★ (3)Chula Vista, 7 mi away——
9Dr. Margaret Sawires, Psy.D.685.0★ (5)San Diego, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Urban Psych685.0★ (3)San Diego, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 159 best psychologists in Imperial Beach, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  1. Ranked #1 in Imperial Beach

    Based in Chula Vista, 5 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    Calle 3ra o Carrillo Puerto #7200, local 5 parte alta, Zona Centro, 22000 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
  2. Based in San Diego, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    2525 Camino del Rio S Unit 205, San Diego, CA 92108
  3. Based in Chula Vista, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    Av. Costa Coronado 1731, Costacoronado Residencial, 22516 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
  4. Based in Chula Vista, 4 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    Playas de tijuana, P.º Islas Coronado, Playas, Playas Coronado, Playas de Tijuana, 22504 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
  5. Based in Chula Vista, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    Av 5 de Mayo 821, Zona Centro, 22000 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
  6. Based in Chula Vista, 7 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    Plaza Lincoln, P.º de los Héroes, Av. Diego Rivera 10231, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, 22010 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
  7. Based in Coronado, 8 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    1339 Orange Ave Ste 2, Coronado, CA 92118
  8. Based in Chula Vista, 7 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    1061 Tierra Del Rey Ste 200, Chula Vista, CA 91910
  9. Based in San Diego, 9 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    406 Ninth Ave Unit 208, San Diego, CA 92101
  10. Based in Chula Vista, 4 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    765 3rd Ave Ste 100, Chula Vista, CA 91910
  11. 67/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Wed 10 AM–1 PM · Thu closed · Fri–Sat 10 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    C. Carrillo Puerto 3ra 7241, Zona Centro, 22000 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
  12. Based in Coronado, 9 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    138 B Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
  13. Based in Chula Vista, 10 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    1468 S Creekside Dr, Chula Vista, CA 91915
  14. Based in Chula Vista, 7 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 12 PM–7 PM · Tue closed · Wed 12 PM–7 PM · Thu closed · Fri 12 PM–7 PM · Sat 1 PM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    Av. Aquiles Serdan 11004, Buena Vista, Libertad, 22400 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
  15. Based in San Diego, 11 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    3699 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103
  16. Based in San Diego, 11 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    3010 First Ave., San Diego, CA 92103
  17. Based in Chula Vista, 6 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    680 Telegraph Canyon Road Suite 202, Chula Vista, CA 91910, Chula Vista, CA 91911
  18. Based in San Diego, 11 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    3554 Front St, San Diego, CA 92103
  19. Based in Chula Vista, 10 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    821 Kuhn Dr #102, Chula Vista, CA 91914
  20. Based in National City, 7 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    502 Euclid Ave #204, National City, CA 91950
  21. Based in San Diego, 13 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–3:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8989 Rio San Diego Dr Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92108
  22. Based in La Mesa, 14 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8220 University Ave Ste 202, La Mesa, CA 91942

Psychologists ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 159 ranked psychologists here; the rest are on their profiles.

psychologists in Imperial Beach, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Cynde Perry, Counselor634.7★ (26)13 mi
27Hilber Psychological Services632.7★ (12)13 mi
28Philip Weck, Counselor634.9★ (17)13 mi
29Hillcrest Psychological Associates635.0★ (3)12 mi
30Stepping Stones Life Transition Support635.0★ (8)13 mi
31Green & Green: Green David PHD634.0★ (4)13 mi
32Matthew Dunn, Counselor634.9★ (12)13 mi
33Liefland Lauren E PHD634.5★ (8)7 mi
34The Green Room Psychological Services634.9★ (159)17 mi
35Golden Hour Psychology635.0★ (12)13 mi
36Belinda Radovich, Counselor635.0★ (9)13 mi
37Gina Biagini-French, Counselor625.0★ (8)13 mi
38Britt Beswick, Counselor625.0★ (5)13 mi
39Melanie Nicholls, Counselor625.0★ (5)13 mi
40Giles Consulting Group LLC625.0★ (12)11 mi
41San Diego Center For Children622.3★ (3)14 mi
42Coyne & Associates625.0★ (4)14 mi
43Danielle Bell-Dunnam, Counselor625.0★ (3)13 mi
44Shari Mednitsky, Ph.D.625.0★ (5)10 mi
45Learning Development Services615.0★ (4)16 mi
46Vanja A. Gale Psy.D.614.5★ (8)17 mi
47Mary Bosker, Psychologist605.0★ (4)15 mi
48Dr. Rachelle Robinson | San Diego Psychologist604.0★ (4)10 mi
49Neda Khodaparast, PsyD, QME605.0★ (22)17 mi
50The San Diego Sleep Doctor604.8★ (38)13 mi

Also serving Imperial Beach

20 more psychologists within 20 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked psychologists serving Imperial Beach
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alex Recepcion, Counselor5.0★ (2)10 mi
Angelica Fuentes, Counselor5.0★ (2)10 mi
Center for Hope and Strength4.0★ (2)9 mi
Craig Carlson PHD - Psychologist, Couples and Relationship Counseling3.0★ (2)10 mi
CYPEC Centro psicoterapéutico5.0★ (2)5 mi
Dan Whitehead PHD Applied Psychology ServicesIn Imperial Beach
Dianna Hansen LMFTIn Imperial Beach
Dolores I. Rodriguez-Reimann, PHD5.0★ (2)8 mi
En la Educación hay Felicidad, A.C.In Imperial Beach
Hall Roderick S PhD3.0★ (2)8 mi
INTEGRAIn Imperial Beach
Jan Mellinger, Counselor5.0★ (2)10 mi
JR'S TRAUMA CARE INITIATIVE4.7★ (3)In Imperial Beach
Shifting And Changing NarrativesIn Imperial Beach
Soul ActivationIn Imperial Beach
South Bay Behavioral Health Center5.0★ (3)In Imperial Beach
South Bay Family Counseling Center5.0★ (2)In Imperial Beach
Subconscious Solutions Psychology - Dominic DiMaggio, Psy.D.5.0★ (2)9 mi
Twilight Recovery Playas5.0★ (1)In Imperial Beach
Waves, A Psychological Corporation5.0★ (2)10 mi

How we ranked Imperial Beach psychologists

We scored 159 Imperial Beach psychologists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 13, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Imperial Beach data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a psychologist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure they regularly work with clients who have your concern, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. If you may need testing as well as therapy (for example for ADHD or memory concerns), ask whether the practice does assessments itself.
  4. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  5. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  6. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a psychologist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How often do you work with concerns like mine?
  • Do you offer psychological testing, or therapy only?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Psychologists in Imperial Beach: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychologist in Imperial Beach?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychologist in Imperial Beach, CA is EPI | Psicólogas de niños y adolescentes | Tijuana with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Lorena Y. Aguila, PHD (#2) and Consultorio Sandy Caldera (#3) follow. We ranked 159 psychologists on eight factors, last updated November 13, 2026.

How many psychologists are there in Imperial Beach?

RankedPsychologists ranks 159 psychologists serving Imperial Beach, CA. Another 20 within 20 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which psychologists in Imperial Beach work on weekends?

76 of 159 ranked psychologists post Saturday hours and 20 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are EPI | Psicólogas de niños y adolescentes | Tijuana (#1), Consultorio Sandy Caldera (#3) and EQUNiNNUS (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Imperial Beach psychologists have?

The median Google rating among 159 rated psychologists in Imperial Beach is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. The Green Room Psychological Services has the most, 159 reviews, and ranks #34. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank psychologists?

Each psychologist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do psychologists outside Imperial Beach count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Imperial Beach city center, our service radius for psychologists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can psychologists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are psychologists in Imperial Beach ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on psychology and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

What is the difference between a psychologist and a therapist?

“Psychologist” is a protected title: only people licensed by a state or provincial psychology board may use it. Most hold a doctorate (PhD or PsyD) and are trained in psychological testing as well as therapy. “Therapist” is a general word: licensed counselors, clinical social workers and marriage and family therapists also provide therapy under their own licenses.

Can I see a psychologist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for Imperial Beach

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 159 psychologists serving Imperial Beach.