Michael Saleh, PsyD – Therapist in La Jolla, CA | Mindpath Health
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About
Mindpath College Health serves college and university students, faculty, and staff.
Dr. Michael Saleh (he/him) was drawn to the mental health field by a passion for helping people discover their strengths, navigate life’s challenges, and lead meaningful lives. He enjoys working with college students and young adults because this stage of life offers unique opportunities for growth, identity development, and resilience while navigating academic, personal, and social transitions.
Dr. Saleh uses a humanistic, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach to treatment, integrating evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and somatic interventions. He believes that a strong therapeutic relationship built on compassion, trust, and respect creates the foundation for meaningful change. His collaborative approach empowers students to build practical skills, increase self-awareness, and move toward their personal, academic, and wellness goals.
Outside of clinical work, Dr. Saleh enjoys spending time with family and friends, staying active through yoga, golf, capoeira, and hiking, and maintaining his own mindfulness and other holistic healing practices.
Quick Facts
- Role: (PsyD)
- Gender: Male
- Works with: Adults
- Languages: English
- Location: 8950 Villa La Jolla Dr STE C121 La Jolla, CA 92037
Education & Certifications
- Doctor of Psychology (PSYD) – Alliant International University-Irvine
Location & Telehealth Availability
Areas of Focus
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Adjustment disorder
- Panic attacks/disorders
- Mood disorders
- Bipolar disorders
- Stress management
- Trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Grief & loss
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Mental health consultation/evaluation
- Academic Issues
- Addiction disorders
- Anger management
- Child abuse
- Co-occuring conditions
- Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)
- Domestic violence
- Gender-affirming mental health care
- LGBTQIA+
- Men’s mental health
- Personality disorders
- Physical/sexual abuse
- Severe childhood emotional disturbance
- Technology Addiction
Office Location
What patients are saying
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I truly feel like Dr. Saleh has my best interest at heart. I want to be better and I truly feel like he is supporting me in this endeavor.
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Michael remains a great therapist… I believe we are pausing for the foreseeable future, but I’ve found his knowledge, advice, and perspective wonderfully helpful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Michael Saleh is a therapist with Mindpath Health in La Jolla, California. His profile lists the La Jolla office location at 8950 Villa La Jolla Dr, STE C121, La Jolla, CA 92037.
Michael Saleh’s areas of focus include anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, panic attacks/disorders, mood disorders, bipolar disorders, stress management, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief & loss, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mental health consultation/evaluation.
Michael Saleh works with adults.
Michael does not offer medication management.
Michael Saleh’s office is located at 8950 Villa La Jolla Dr, STE C121, La Jolla, CA 92037.
Michael Saleh’s profile lists English as his language.
The clinician page includes a “Schedule Now” option for booking with Mindpath Health.
Michael Saleh top insurers are Adventist Health, Aetna, Alameda Alliance, Anthem Blue Cross Commercial, Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal, Anthem Medi-Cal, Blue Shield of CA, Carelon/Beacon Health Options, Cash – Self Pay, Cigna, Community Health Group, First Health, Health Net, Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ), Medi-Cal, Northern Kaiser, Optum / UBH, Partnership HealthPlan of California, Scripps Health Plan, Sharp Health Plan, Sutter, United Healthcare, and Wellfleet Student Plan.