How Dr. Cutler
can help
Dr. Cutler works with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families across a wide range of psychological concerns - bringing over thirty years of clinical experience to every patient relationship.
"Treatment can set one's life on a different trajectory."
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, a troubled relationship, or a sense that something important needs to change - Dr. Cutler brings a thoughtful, individualized approach to understanding what is happening and helping you find a way forward.
All services are available in-person in La Jolla or via secure telehealth video sessions for California residents.
01 · Individual
Understanding
yourself more deeply
Individual therapy is a collaborative process in which you and Dr. Cutler work together to understand the thoughts, feelings, and patterns that are causing you distress - and to find healthier ways of living.
Dr. Cutler works with adults and seniors presenting with a broad range of concerns. His approach is exploratory and individualized - grounded in careful listening and genuine curiosity about your inner life.
Sessions are typically weekly and last 45 minutes. Treatment length varies depending on what you're working on, from a focused few months to longer-term work for more pervasive concerns.
02 · Couples
Finding your way
back to each other
Couples therapy helps partners understand the dynamics that are creating distance or conflict between them - and build the communication, trust, and connection they want in their relationship.
Dr. Cutler works with couples at all stages - from those navigating a specific conflict to those who feel the relationship has quietly drifted apart. He creates a space where both partners can speak honestly and feel genuinely heard.
Couples therapy is not only for relationships in crisis. Many couples come to therapy as a way of deepening their understanding of one another and strengthening a relationship that already works.
03 · Adolescent
Support through
the hardest years
Adolescence is one of the most psychologically demanding periods of life. Dr. Cutler works with teenagers and young adults to help them understand and navigate the challenges unique to this stage of development.
Working with adolescents requires a particular kind of sensitivity - an ability to build trust with someone who may be skeptical of therapy, while also maintaining an honest, productive relationship with the parents or caregivers who are part of the picture.
Dr. Cutler brings the same depth of training and clinical experience to adolescent work as he does to adult therapy, tailoring his approach to the developmental needs and circumstances of each young person.
04 · Family
Healing the
relationships that
matter most
Family therapy addresses the patterns of interaction and communication within a family system - helping members understand one another more fully and resolve conflicts that may have persisted for years.
Families often seek therapy during periods of acute stress - a divorce, a loss, a child's behavioral difficulties, or a major life transition. But family therapy can also be valuable simply when communication has broken down and family members feel disconnected from one another.
Dr. Cutler works with the family as a whole while remaining attentive to the needs of each individual within it. Sessions may involve the full family or subsets of family members, depending on what the work requires.
Conditions & Concerns
A full range of
presenting concerns
The following is a broad overview of the concerns Dr. Cutler addresses in his practice. If you don't see yours listed, please reach out - this is not an exhaustive list.
The Approach
Tailored to
you - not a
protocol
Dr. Cutler does not work from a rigid treatment manual or a single therapeutic framework. His approach is shaped by decades of clinical experience and a deep respect for the individuality of each patient.
His training in psychoanalytic thought informs his sensitivity to how the past shapes the present - without making the work inaccessible or overly abstract. The goal is always practical: understanding that leads to real change.
Curious about what treatment looks like in practice? See how the process works.
Individualized from the start
Depth over symptom management
Grounded in relationship
Available in-person or by video
Get Started
Not sure where
to begin?
Reach out and Dr. Cutler will help you figure out the right fit. A brief phone conversation is often all it takes.
