Staffed by Dr. Rafael M. Reyes and Dr. Alessandra Wall, we are a full service psychotherapy practice. We provide individual, family and group psychotherapy (for children, adolescents and adults, including couples). PsychSanDiego is also proud to offer specialty seminars and workshops on a regular basis.

At PsychSanDiego we believe in teaching people how to implement new strategies in their daily lives to help them achieve full potential. We teach our clients how to identify and change distorted thought patterns so they can attain more positive and balanced moods. We approach much of our work using a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) model. We understand, however, that every person is unique, and we maintain an eclectic treatment approach to provide individualized treatment plans for each person.

We strive to provide assessment and treatment for our clients in an ethical and professional manner. We understand the difficulties people face when confronted with problems in their lives.  Choosing the right therapist can be an intimidating process. We have created a nurturing and supportive environment where clients can feel safe, build their coping skills, and learn to lead more positive and productive lives.

Alessandra Wall, Ph.D.

Sometimes negative moods, thoughts, and behaviors seem to come from nowhere and make people feel like they are losing control. Dr. Wall is a licensed clinical psychologist and co-founder of PsychSanDiego. She specializes in treating anxiety disorders, depression and bipolar disorder, eating disorders and childhood behavioral problems.

Dr. Wall works with each of her patient to help them understand why they experience negative thoughts and feelings, and teach them effective methods to create lasting change. Through the most appropriate combination of individual and/or group psychotherapy, seminars and workshops, she helps individuals restore balance and regain control in their daily lives.

Dr. Wall obtained her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, in Dallas, Texas. She has worked in a variety of settings including the Dallas’ Juvenile Detention Center, the psychiatric emergency room, outpatient psychiatric clinic, and chronic pain management program at Dallas’ Parkland Hospital, and the day treatment program and intensive outpatient eating disorder program at Dallas’ Childrens Hospital.

Dr. Wall moved to San Diego in 2004 to work for Psychiatric Centers at San Diego (PCSD) where she conducted individual and group psychotherapy, as well as parenting and psychological testing at their Child and Adolescent Center. She briefly worked with Applied Interventions Methodologies (AIM), a program that provides psychological, behavioral and educational services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other Developmental Disorders. She currently conducts psychological screenings for incoming candidates to the Southern California Seminary’s graduate psychology program.

Dr. Wall can conduct sessions in English and French. She is currently accepting new patients, and is available for daytime and early evening appointments Monday through Friday and occasionally on Saturdays. For more information on the types of services she provides, and to learn more about her workshops and seminars please go to the services page.

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Rafael M. Reyes, Psy.D.

Dr. Rafael M. Reyes is a licensed clinical psychologist and is co-founder of PsychSanDiego.  He works with both adults and children and specializes in treating depression and bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, and behavioral disorders in children and adolescents.  Dr. Reyes approaches each patient individually and in conjunction with the patient, generates a specific treatment plan that is designed to improve overall functioning.  He uses a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy approach to psychotherapy – a proven method that facilitates learning new coping skills to achieve more balance and improve a person’s level of functioning. 

Dr. Reyes has ten years of experience in the field of psychology.  In addition to his work at PsychSanDiego, he is also affiliated with Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital and Rady Children’s Hospital.  At Sharp, Dr. Reyes is one of the primary psychologists at the Cognitive Intensive Outpatient Program (Cog-IOP), where he manages patient’s care and facilitates group psychotherapy for an adult population.  Dr. Reyes is also the primary supervisor for the psychology intern at Cog-IOP and facilities lectures and seminars for the intern class at Sharp.  At Rady Children’s Hospital, Dr. Reyes performs developmental evaluations on infants and young children on a per diem basis.     

Dr. Reyes obtained his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Loyola University Chicago, and a Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology.  He has worked and trained in a variety of settings including: Cook County Juvenile Court, DePaul University Counseling Center, Mount Sinai Hospital, Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Polinsky Children’s Center, Scripps Health, Psychiatric Centers at San Diego and Alliant International University. 

Dr. Reyes is bilingual and bicultural. He is fluent in Spanish and can comfortably conduct therapy both in English and Spanish.  He is currently accepting new patient’s and is available to provide seminars and lectures on request. 

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To schedule an appointment with Dr. Reyes, or for more information click here.