Psychologist and Therapist in Encinitas, California Kelly Swain, Psychologist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 18-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Kelly Swain, PsyD
Dr. Kelly Swain earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. She has a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University. She has more than 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics and families. Dr. Swain utilizes a cognitive-behavioral approach in her treatment. She has worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, private practice, outpatient clinics and crisis house facilities.
Dr. Swain’s experience has focused on fertility, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and grief and loss. She has an interest in working with fertility issues, stress management, personal growth, women’s issues and understanding the role that Spirituality/Christianity may play in healing. Personal and spiritual beliefs will be respected and welcomed in treatment. Her unique experiences working with diverse populations allows for her to meet the needs of others.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Midlife Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- PTSD/Trauma
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California-Medicare
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Education
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Alliant International University
Professional | 2000
San Diego, CA, US
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California School of Professional Psychology
Professional | 1997
San Diego, CA, US
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Loma Linda University
Professional | 1995
Loma Linda, CA, US
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The Evergreen State College
Undergraduate | 1993
Olympia, WA, US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Kelly Swain. You can also call 858-279-1223 to have someone assist you.
Kelly Swain generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 858-279-1223 to find out Kelly Swain's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Kelly Swain:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California-Medicare
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 858-279-1223 to see how we can help.
Kelly Swain is a Psychologist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Kelly Swain works at:
Yes, Kelly Swain does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Kelly Swain is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: