Dr. Ladera Linn, Licensed Clinical Psychologist in San Diego
Health psychology and behavioral medicine for adults. Care that looks at the mind, the body, and the life you are living.
Dr. Linn’s schedule is currently waitlist-only. If you would like to start sooner, our team can help you find another Opal clinician.
Care That Looks at the Whole Person
Sleep, stress, pain, relationships, identity, and the body you live in all shape one another. Therapy works best when it takes all of that seriously.
Dr. Linn is a licensed clinical psychologist in California who specializes in behavioral medicine. She was trained in Health Psychology, the field that studies how biological, psychological, and social factors influence health and illness, and she brings that perspective to every conversation.
Biological
Sleep, pain, chronic conditions, and how your body responds to stress.
Psychological
Thoughts, emotions, habits, and the skills that help you change them.
Social
Culture, community, relationships, and the pressures of the world around you.
What Brings You Here?
You do not need to know exactly what to call it. Start with whatever feels closest. Dr. Linn’s areas of focus include:
Anxiety & Stress
Worry, tension, and the feeling of always being on.
Learn moreDepression & Mood
Low mood, mood disorders, and finding steadier ground.
Learn moreTrauma
Evidence-based care that moves at a pace that feels safe.
Learn moreEating & Body Image
Eating disorders, body image, and body dysmorphia.
Learn moreChronic Illness & Pain
Coping with long-term health conditions and pain.
Learn moreSleep & Burnout
Insomnia, exhaustion, and building sustainable routines.
Learn moreIdentity & Culture
Minority stress and Native and Indigenous experiences.
Learn moreNot sure where you fit? Contact our team and we will help you find the right clinician.
Where Mind and Body Meet
Health psychology looks at how your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and circumstances interact with your physical health.
- Living with a chronic condition. Learn to manage the emotional weight of long-term illness, from daily demands to burnout. Read about emotional health and Type 1 diabetes.
- Stress, sleep, and healthy habits. Build routines that fit your real life and support lasting change.
- Food, body image, and self-esteem. Work toward a steadier relationship with your body. Explore body image support.
- Working alongside your medical team. Dr. Linn often collaborates with medical professionals to support holistic care and improve treatment outcomes.
Therapy complements, and does not replace, care from your physician or other medical providers.
A Culturally Sensitive, Trauma-Informed, Strengths-Based Approach
Your story, your culture, and your strengths are part of the treatment plan, not obstacles to it.
Culturally sensitive
Care that respects who you are and the communities you come from.
Trauma-informed
Safety, choice, and pacing guide the work.
Strengths-based
We build on what is already working and what matters most to you.
Evidence-based
Evidence-based methods, including CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness, matched to your goals.
Evidence-based treatment modalities
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I)
- CBT for Eating Disorders (CBT-ED)
- Mindfulness-based interventions
- Positive, strengths-based psychology
Care That Honors Who You Are
Dr. Linn works with adults, ages 18 and older, and her practice includes:
- BIPOC
- AAPI
- International and immigrant communities
- LGBTQIA2S+
- Native & Indigenous experiences
Minority stress is real, and it shows up in the body as well as the mind. Dr. Linn’s areas of focus include identity, self-esteem, and body image, approached in a culturally sensitive way.
Read our guide to finding culturally responsive care in San Diego.
A Warm, Professional Space in La Jolla
Dr. Linn founded Opal Psychological to offer thoughtful, personalized care in a warm and professional setting.
Opal is home to a team of licensed clinical psychologists. Dr. Linn’s page is one doorway into the practice, and our team is here to help you find the right fit.
7946 Ivanhoe Ave, Suite 203La Jolla, CA 92037
Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–6:00 pm
Step Inside Opal
A first visit should feel calm. Here is a glimpse of the space.
Not the Right Time? Meet the Rest of Opal
If Dr. Linn’s schedule is full, other Opal clinicians may be able to help. A free consultation is a good way to find your fit.
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Reading to Start With
Three articles that speak to the themes of Dr. Linn’s work.
Therapy for Diabetes: Reducing Stress, Burnout, and Emotional Distress
How the daily demands of Type 1 diabetes can affect emotional health, and how therapy can help.
Read the articleCalifornia Therapy for Body Image: Steps to Self-Love
Six practical ways to get through hard body image days and build a kinder relationship with your body.
Read the articleHow to Find a Therapist of Color in San Diego
Where to look, what to ask, and why fit matters when you want culturally responsive care.
Read the articleHow It Works
Four simple steps from first click to first session.
Join the waitlist
Share your name and contact details so Dr. Linn’s team can reach you when a space opens.
Talk it through
A free consultation helps you and your clinician decide whether it is the right fit.
Shape your plan
Together you set goals and choose approaches that fit your life.
Begin care
Start sessions and build toward the change you want.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Linn accepting new clients?
Dr. Linn’s schedule is currently waitlist-only. You can join her waitlist online, or ask our team about other Opal clinicians who may be able to see you sooner.
What is health psychology?
Health psychology is the study of how biological, psychological, and social factors influence health and illness. In practice it can mean managing stress, coping with chronic conditions, improving sleep, and building healthier routines.
Who does Dr. Linn work with?
Dr. Linn works with adults ages 18 and older, including BIPOC, AAPI, international and immigrant, and LGBTQIA2S+ communities.
Does Dr. Linn work with my medical providers?
She often collaborates with medical professionals to support holistic care. Any coordination is something you would discuss and agree to together.
What will therapy with Dr. Linn look like?
Dr. Linn uses a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach and draws on evidence-based methods such as CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness. Your plan is tailored to your goals.
How much does therapy cost, and do you take insurance?
Please see our fees and insurance page for current information, or contact our team with questions.
What if I need support sooner?
Our team can help you find another Opal clinician. Contact us or call (619) 259-0107. If you are in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911 in an emergency.
Take the Next Step
Finding the right therapist is an important part of beginning meaningful care. Choose the path that fits you today.
I want to work with Dr. Linn
Join her waitlist and our team will be in touch.
I would like help sooner
Meet our clinicians or ask us to help you find one.
Opal Psychological · 7946 Ivanhoe Ave, Suite 203, La Jolla, CA 92037 · (619) 259-0107 · Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–6:00 pm
This page is for general information and is not a substitute for professional care. If you are in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911 in an emergency.