Therapy Services

 No matter what challenge life has thrown your way, you don’t have to face it alone.   

 My name is Mark Veldkamp. I am a private practice therapist based in San Diego, California.  I offer highly focused, individually tailored therapy services for teens, college students and adults. I provide both in person and virtual sessions to California residents with a variety emotional and mental health needs. If you are interested and ready to get started, let’s connect!  

 If you are interested and ready to get started, let’s connect!  

 Below you will find a list of my primary therapy services, as well as a brief description of what my therapy looks like.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions or clarification about the process. 

Individual Therapy

 I offer individual therapy for anyone who might be struggling socially or emotionally. Individual counseling is just what it sounds like.  We meet one-on-one to focus on achieving your goals of wellbeing and self-improvement. 

 Many seek therapy because of issues like depression, anxiety, or trauma.  However, therapy can help with a wide range of challenges such as:

  •   Relationship and social difficulties

  • College and academic stress 

  • Gender and masculinity issues 

  • Performance anxiety

  •  Dealing with significant changes (divorce, moving to a new city, etc.)

  • Grief and loss

  • Anger issues

  • And more!

Therapy for Teens

If your teen is struggling, I can help.  Most teens have difficulty talking about their issues with family members, especially parents.  Therapy provides an opportunity for teens to build a sense of individuality, self-empowerment, and ownership of their therapy experience.  

Therapy for teens (also called teen counseling), is designed to help teens deal with some of the expected difficulties of adolescence as well as the unexpected, such as loss or trauma. I work with teens to help them develop effective coping strategies for dealing with difficult thoughts and feelings as they grow into motivated, confident, healthy young adults.  

Therapy for College Students and Faculty

 Since I work near by, I also provide therapy for college students at faculty, particularly those at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), San Diego State University (SDSU), and the University of San Diego (USD).

The stressors of academia and college life are lot to bear, and I want to help you through it.  I am particularly interested in helping people who are dealing with difficult emotions, such as anger, anxiety, and hopelessness.  If you work at or attend UCSD, SDSU, USD or other local universities, and are interested in giving therapy a try, let’s connect!

Therapy for Adults

 Adults put so much pressure on themselves.  Work hard, find love, start a family, stay in shape, achieve greatness, and the list goes on. To make matters worse, adults (especially men) are taught to be completely independent and self-reliant, which is why so many are ambivalent about asking for help.    

If you feel hopeless, lonely, worried, or stressed, I can help.  I work hard to help you feel supported on their journey to success, and I am committed to bringing you closer to your goals.  You can learn new skills, develop personal insights, and move towards a future that will bring you joy and fulfillment.  

 How I Work

 Personalized and Private. My private practice allows the chance for you to get what you need without worrying about details about your treatment being released to insurance and other entities.  I am sworn to confidentiality with all of my clients, which means what you share with me stays between the two of us.  This allows you to speak freely and express yourself without fear of shame or judgment.  

 Evidence-based and Focused.  My job is to work myself out of a job.  I utilize treatment methods that are backed by research and designed to help you reach your goals quickly and effectively.  You will have the chance to learn techniques and skills, such as mindfulness, self-awareness, empowerment and self-control.  

 Compassionate and Trustworthy.  No matter what challenge life has thrown your way, no matter how difficult things might seem, I am here to help.  As a therapist, I strive to provide you with the support and care you need.  Therapy should be a space where you can be your authentic self, have your needs met, and know that you are on track to wellness. 

Interested?  Let’s Work Together!

Ready to get scheduled for your first session?  Interested in learning more about me?  Let’s connect– I would love to hear from you.  

I provide individual therapy for people from all over the San Diego area - Downtown San Diego, Little Italy, Point Loma, Pacific Beach, La Jolla, Hillcrest, North Park and beyond. Additionally, I offer virtual therapy, also known as teletherapy, to residents of California.

I founded my own practice because I believe that no one should have to face life’s challenges alone. 

I know that, together, we can get things back on track.