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You send a message or call By form or phone - whichever feels easier
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Dr. Cutler responds personally Within 1–2 business days - by phone or email per your preference
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Brief phone conversation A short call to answer questions and see if scheduling makes sense
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Location
4180 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 550
La Jolla, CA 92037
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The office is located in La Jolla, with convenient access from I-5 and I-805. Telehealth sessions are also available for California residents - no commute required.

Office Hours
Monday – Friday By appointment
Saturday Limited availability
Sunday Closed

Telehealth sessions may be available outside standard hours - ask about flexible scheduling when you call.

Charles M. Cutler, Ph.D.

About Dr. Cutler

Helping people find their way for over three decades

Charles M. Cutler, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist based in La Jolla, California. With training at Purdue University, a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School, postgraduate training at the Minnesota Psychoanalytic Institute, and decades of private practice, he brings exceptional depth to every patient relationship.

He is a faculty member of the San Diego Psychoanalytic Center, where he teaches and supervises the next generation of clinicians - a reflection of his enduring commitment to the field.

Ph.D. · Purdue University Harvard Medical School Minnesota Psychoanalytic Institute SDPC Faculty Lic. PSY27353