Clients I Work With
Dr. Ann Hirsch (née White) is committed to creating a therapeutic space where clients feel truly seen and understood, allowing them to cultivate secure, healthy relationships with those who matter most. As a psychologist with training and experience in providing evidence-based care, Dr. Ann offers personalized therapy for individuals, couples, and families, with a special focus on couples, parents, executives, and neurodivergent individuals. Whether you’re an executive dealing with high-pressure environments, a couple seeking to restore intimacy, or a neurodivergent individual looking for tailored support, Dr. Ann’s evidence-based, client-centered approach is designed to help you find healing, freedom, and peace.
Approach
Dr. Ann’s specialized training in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)—a gold standard for couples therapy—enables her to help couples navigate and heal relational challenges with empathy. In addition to EFT, she is skilled in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which is invaluable for managing intense emotions, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps clients build psychological flexibility.
With a background in neuropsychological testing for ADHD and Autism, Dr. Ann brings a deep understanding of neurodivergence into her practice, offering compassionate care for those navigating life and relationships with a neurodivergent brain.
Beliefs & Lived Experience
Dr. Ann's greatest clinical passion is the healing that is possible at the intersection of evidence-based care, and a sense of safety, knowing, and warmth in therapy space. She works hard to create a space that challenges her clients to grow towards their values, while building an empathic connection that allows client and clinician to "do the work" together.
More About My Practice
At the San Diego Institute of Therapy, we provide evidence-based psychological care combined with deeply compassionate and specialized treatment for families, children, teens, couples, and individuals. Our team of expert therapists is dedicated to guiding you and your loved ones toward healing and well-being.
Ages Served
Adults
Older Adults (65+)
Young Adults (18-25)
Older Adults (65+)
Young Adults (18-25)
Services Provided
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy
Languages Spoken
English
Faith Communities Served
Christian
Jewish
Jewish
In Person Availability
Cardiff, CA
Specializations
Modalities
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Specialties
ADHD
Autism
Executive Coaching
LGBTQ+
Parenting
Perfectionism
Autism
Executive Coaching
LGBTQ+
Parenting
Perfectionism
Insurance and Payment
Payment Accepted
Cash
Credit
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Out of Network (Superbills Provided)
State Licensed In
California