Who We Are
Health First is a centrally located San Diego-based psychology practice providing therapeutic and counselling services. Our psychologists are highly trained and well qualified to provide highly effective therapy.
Our clinic offers a range of psychological services and treatments to children, adolescents and adults in our community. We provide high-quality evidence-based comprehensive psychological assessments and psychotherapies. From time to time we offer group therapy programs to children and parents as well as corporate representatives.
contact usIndividual Counseling
If you have an emotional breakdown due to divorce, failure or loss of a loved one, our individual therapy sessions can help you revive your mental health.
Couples Counseling
Our approach towards couples counseling is oriented not only towards solving the problems the couple is facing with each other, but to revive the feeling of love.
Referring Therapists
Referring therapists play an integral role in your treatment plan, whether it includes regular outpatient services or intensive treatment services provided at Health First.
A Few Words About Our Services
Health First offers comprehensive psychological services for children aged between 4 to 12 years old, adults, and families. Our clinical services are provided by licensed psychologists and counsellors.
Most of our services are offered in the form of individual therapy, however, group treatment may also be offered depending on the frequency of referrals for particular problems. Assessment and treatment services are offered every weekday between September and April. Our services are offered on a limited basis from May to August.
contact usOur Services
At Health First, we care about your mental health and it is reflected in everything we do including our services that are described below.
Psychotherapist
We provide professional psychotherapy services for adults to help overcome stress, emotional and relationship problems or troublesome habits.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy concentrates on a client’s self-awareness and understanding the influence of the past on present behavior.
Child Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy for Children is a form of psychiatric treatment that involves therapeutic conversations and interactions between a therapist and a child or family.
Telephone Counselling
Telephone Counselling offers individuals the same level of support and confidentiality as that of meeting face to face with a qualified counsellor or psychotherapist.
Schema Therapy
Schema Therapy helps treat individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder, but can also be used with other presentations caused by difficult childhood experiences.
Online Counselling
Online Counselling is the delivery of mental health counselling via the Internet. It’s designed to help people deal with their mental health issues.
Find a Professional Therapist
On our website you can easily find a therapist just by contacting our administrators. Don’t forget to mention your reason for therapy and the name of your town so that we could easily find the best therapist for you.
Our Team
Dr. Wayne Arnold
Founder, Senior Psychologist
Dr. Wayne Arnold is the founder and senior therapist of Health First. He offers Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Cognitive Therapy to individuals, groups, and organizations.
Dr. Helen Wallace
Program Director, Psychologist
Dr. Helen Wallace is the Program Director at our clinic and a licensed clinical psychologist. She provides individual psychotherapy, individual and group mindfulness training, and corporate mindfulness training.
Jason Stone
Managing Director, Life Coach
Mr. Stone is a managing director of Health First. He offers our clients cultural transformation services, executive coaching, leadership development, all of which leverage mindfulness as a strategic lever.
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Testimonials
We’ve had a lot of financial troubles over the years; loss of physical health, job and bankruptcy. Health First’s coaching gave us hope and a new sense of vision so we can create our lives together.
Harry Wilson
Father of two
I went to Health First because of my shyness and social anxiety. My sessions were useful as I could talk about things that I couldn’t discuss with family, friends or almost anyone.
Pamela Stevens
Freelance designer
At first, I was a little hesitant to meet with a psychologist because of negative past experiences, but intelligence and compassion of your therapists made me trust them without hesitation.
Jonathan Guerrero
Entrepreneur
Get in Touch
You can contact us any way that is convenient for you. We are available 24/7 via fax or email. You can also use a quick contact form below or visit our office personally.
We would be happy to answer your questions.