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Dr. Debra M. Halliday

Dr. Debra M. Halliday

License #: PSY23206

Dr. Debra M. Halliday, Psy.D., is the visionary Founder, CEO, and Chief Psychologist of the Halliday Center for Psychotherapy and Wellness. She was a midwife in Encinitas, where she developed a passion for collaborative healthcare. This passion led her to create a multidisciplinary mental health and wellness group practice tailored to meet the needs of both patients and clinicians.

“Dr. Debra M. Halliday continues to lead and innovate in psychotherapy, offering personalized, empathetic care that resonates with and supports the needs of her patients.”

Expertise

Dr. Halliday’s broad expertise allows her to approach therapy with a rich perspective. She is extensively trained in:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Jungian Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Couples Psychotherapy

Specializations

Dr. Halliday offers specialized and evidence-based services tailored to the concerns of her patients. She specializes in working with:

  • Adults 16+ (young adults through seniors)
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Couples Therapy
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Life Transitions
  • OCD
  • Trauma
  • Consultation

Capabilities

As a warm and collaborative therapist, Dr. Debra Halliday brings tools, support, and practical feedback to help patients effectively address personal challenges. She emphasizes a multi-modal and individualized approach in therapy, focusing on deep empathy and empowerment. Her methods are insight-oriented and solutions-focused, catering to the unique journey of each client.

Experience

Dr. Halliday involvement in forming consultation groups, providing clinical training, and her current role as President of the San Diego Psychological Association (SDPA) highlights her commitment to the field. She holds a Master’s degree and Doctorate (Psy.D.) in psychology from The PGSP-Stanford University PsyD. Consortium in Palo Alto California and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from UC Berkeley.

Meet Our Clinicians

Erika M. Rubio-Hoyt / LPCC

Student Clinician Working Under The Supervision of Dr. Debra Halliday

Seth Senecal

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Philip Watson

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Danielle Schaer

Danielle Schaer

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Veronica Solaris

Forensic and Clinical Psychologist

Kimberly Brownell, LCSW

Kimberly Brownell / LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Charlise Thorn / Psy.D.

Psychological Associate

Michael Epstein / Ph.D.

Forensic and Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Rebecca McKnight - Psy.D.

Rebecca McKnight

Clinical Psychologist

Natalie Wolf

Administrative Care Coordinator

Raven McCoy

Business Systems Administrator

Kayvon Afsari

Kayvon Afsarifard / Phd.D.

Psychological Associate

Dr. Sarah Roche

Sarah Roche

Psychological Associate

Vanessa Chan

Vanessa Chan

Administrative Assistant

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