Bryce Carson, PhD (Hillcrest)

He/His/Him

Postdoctoral Psychological Associate supervised by Dr. Brenn Kane

Dr. Bryce Carson is a Registered Post-Doctoral Psychological Associate (PSB94029708) providing individual therapy for adults in San Diego. He is supervised by Dr. Brenn Kane (CA Licensed Psychologist PSY36475). He earned his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University and completed his internship at the Veteran’s Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System. Dr. Carson strives to help clients build a meaningful life through their values and aspirations.

Dr. Carson offers therapy for a range of concerns, including, anxiety, depression, psychosis, relationship/interpersonal difficulties, anger management, and difficult life transitions. His approach is person-centered and strengths based, drawing from evidence based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In his work, Dr. Carson strongly believes in the Recovery Model which emphasizes helping clients achieve functional goals and pursue what really matters to them in life. He aims to help each client to pursue their meaningful goals and actualize their aspirations. To achieve this, he engages in tenets of Recovery-Oriented CBT including focusing on the positive, empowerment through beliefs, challenging self-defeatist behaviors, and focusing on the whole person.

Dr. Carson also approaches his work through a multicultural perspective and is committed to understanding each client’s own unique cultural background to provide culturally sensitive and effective treatment. He works with individuals of all backgrounds and aims to create an environment based on respect and understanding. He has a speciality in treating individuals within the LGBTQ+ community in addition to members of the Veteran community.

Dr. Carson has experience providing therapy in different settings including short-term residential treatment, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient settings, and VA medical centers. He is committed to establishing a strong, collaborative therapeutic relationship with clients to help them live their lives the way they want to. He provides in-person therapy in San Diego and is currently accepting new clients. 

I am an in-network therapist for Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield, and Anthem Blue Cross.

Education and Training:

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Alliant University – California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego

APA-Accredited Clinical Psychology Internship, Veteran’s Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System (West Haven, CT)

M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Alliant University – California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego

B.A. in Psychology, University of California-Irvine