Dr. Debra M. Halliday, Psy.D.

(Dr. Halliday is not accepting new patients at this time)

Dr. Debra 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 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. 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.