Meet the team at Coastal Therapy Group

Coastal Therapy Group is a doctoral-level therapy practice in North County San Diego, founded in 2018 by Reid Kessler, PsyD. Every clinician on the team holds a doctorate in psychology (PsyD or PhD). The practice offers individual therapy, couples therapy, group therapy, and psychological testing across three offices (Carlsbad, Encinitas, and Vista), plus online therapy anywhere in California.

We have three offices in North County San Diego: Carlsbad (State Street in Carlsbad Village), Encinitas (Saxony Road), and Vista (Thibodo Road, off the 78). We also offer online therapy to anyone located in California.

Every clinician holds a doctorate in psychology. Most of our team are licensed psychologists, and we also train two postdoctoral fellows: doctoral-level therapists who have completed their PhD or PsyD and see clients under the supervision of a licensed psychologist while they accrue hours toward licensure. We'll always tell you a clinician's exact credentials during your consultation.

In a solo practice, your therapist works alone. At Coastal Therapy Group, our clinicians meet every week for clinical consultation: reviewing cases together, bringing in expert consultants, and coordinating care across the practice. That means the person treating you has an entire team behind them, which supports better care.

We offer individual therapy for adults, teens, and children; couples therapy; group therapy; and psychological testing for ADHD, autism, learning differences, and personality. Our work is grounded in relational psychodynamic therapy, integrating approaches like EMDR, EFT, DBT, and CBT when they fit the person in the room.

We are a private-pay practice. Standard fees range from $230 to $300 per 45-minute session depending on the clinician. We don't bill insurance directly, but we provide detailed superbills you can submit for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Many PPO plans reimburse 50 to 80 percent after a deductible. See our Cost + Info page for current rates.

You don't have to figure it out alone. Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation and Kari, our care coordinator, will learn what's bringing you in and match you with the clinician who fits your needs, schedule, and goals, often with a first session available the same week. Or browse the team above and request someone specific.