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to let it know that I will do what they are looking for in in the field who call me, and has answers to help us nav-
the best I can because that a psychologist. We will then we will explore their mo- igate through some of the
is all I can do; or do I need assess what their treatment tives for entering the field. toughest challenges we have
to add a new more compas- might look like. Together Remember that listening is as women.
sionate voice? Do I need to we will design the best plan. perhaps more crucial in this If you are considering
develop or reach out to my We have an opinion on field. By being quiet and treatment by a psychologist,
tribe, my support system, or what might be needed, but listening, we often allow our follow Dr. Romero’s sugges-
do I just need to sit and do we want to provide a plan patients to discover their tions. Interview potential
nothing or learn to say no that they feel will work for own answers and learn what doctors and decide who
to others’ requests of me? them. Each plan is individ- resonates with them.” is the best fit for you. For
I needed to know ualized and based on our Dr. Romero is not only more information about Dr.
more about her incredible patient’s needs.” a fabulous individual but an Romero and San Diego Psy-
practice, San Diego Psycho- Since San Diego Psy- outstanding psychologist chotherapy Associates or to
therapy Associates. “Anxiety chotherapy Associates who truly understands the schedule an appointment,
is our specialty with about has both male and female issues many of us face. She contact them at the number
85% of our patients suf- patients, I had to ask if there is real, she cares, and she below.
fering from some form of was a noticeable difference
anxiety, trauma or depres- when working with men vs. Website: https://www.ritaromerophd.com/
sion. We see both men and women. “Generally speak- Phone: 760 846 0361
women. Our patients range ing, men are most invested Email: drritaromero@sdpsychotherapyassociates.com
anywhere from age 13 to in finding the answer and Address: San Diego Psychotherapy Associates
seniors. I think the oldest want a clearly spelled out 5425 Oberlin Drive, Ste 105
patient I ever had was in her strategy to fix the problem. San Diego, CA 92121
nineties, phenomenal, still Women tend to want you Telehealth Visits are also available
working on herself. I believe to get to know them as they
we still want to be the best share themselves with you View her videos on Youtube at:
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