Specialties
Named one of the "3 best rated psychologists" in all of San Diego from a rigorous 50-point inspection based on customer satisfaction, trust, complaints, reviews and general excellence. Rita Romero PhD has over 25 years of experience of provision of psychotherapy and psychological treatment for individuals with stress and health related conditions. Her patients overwhelmingly rate her highly for her skills and expertise in helping them resolve their challenges with Anxiety Related Disorders such as Generalized Anxiety, Obsessive Thoughts and Behaviors and other Stress Related Disorders both in personal and professional relationships. Dr. Romero, Ph.D. brings respect, expertise and compassion to her work while empowering individuals to transform their challenges psychologically, physically, socially and emotionally and to reach their desired goals. She has a team of psychologists with solid expertise and effectiveness as psychological mentors.
Treatment is tailored specifically to each unique individual effectively alleviating discomfort and maximizing goal attainment.
History
Established in 1995.
Dr. Rita Romero began her psychological practice in Silicon Valley when brilliant, innovative minds were facing long days, difficult deadlines, and financial pressures resulting in sleep impairment, marital difficulties, substance abuse, and anxiety.. Dr. Romero efficiently assisted them in resolving their challenges and renewing their clarity and emotional strength.
In 2009, with special expertise in trauma (now board certified), Dr. Romero worked for many years with active duty service members affected by combat trauma, not only gaining their trust and respect of these amazing individuals but also enabling them to successfully regain control and trust and psychological resiliency..
Her practice has grown rapidly and she founded San Diego Psychotherapy Associates in March 2016 hiring other skilled mental health professionals to keep up with the referrals. Her clients appreciate her clarity, respectful attitude and empathic, effective skills and her focus on concrete results
Meet the Business Owner: Rita R.
Dr. Rita Romero, PhD has over 25 years experience as a clinician, licensed by the State of CA in clinical psychology, and also as a marriage, family and child therapist. She works with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are treatment of stress, anxiety and depression both in personal and professional lives.
Having worked both at Camp Pendleton and at Naval Hospital San Diego, she is familiar with the military culture and the challenges facing active duty service members and their dependents. She is also skilled in identifying, and effectively treating PTSD.
Dr. Romero is valued by her clients because of her empathic skills and ability to facilitate their powerful transformations in their lives. Her treatment approach will be individually tailored to each individual based on their particular challenges and desired outcomes. Her high ethical and professional standards dictate that her treatment is focused on what is in the client's best interests.