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Best all-around if you want simple onboarding and quick matching.
Messaging-friendly option if you like checking in more often.
Structured tools if you prefer guided resources alongside sessions.

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Best for: quick onboarding + broad therapist network
Ways to connect: messaging + live sessions
Notes: simple to start, easy to switch if needed

Talkspace

Good for messaging-first support

🧾 Messaging-friendly 🗓️ Scheduled sessions 📱 App experience
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Best for: frequent check-ins via messaging
Ways to connect: messaging + live sessions
Notes: great if you like consistent async support

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Structured tools + sessions

🧩 Guided tools 📘 Worksheets 📹 Sessions
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Best for: structured programs + resources
Ways to connect: sessions + guided tools
Notes: good if you want a more “program” feel
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David Allen Steele, MD

  • Updated 3 weeks ago
  • 8080 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
  • Pediatricians

About David Allen Steele, MD

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Stress, worry, anxiety, panic, or feeling on edge
Low mood, loss of interest, feeling stuck or hopeless
Relationship or family issues (including couples)
Life changes, decisions, personal growth, or “not sure yet”
2. How much is this affecting your day-to-day life?
It’s noticeable but I’m coping most of the time
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3. How comfortable do you feel talking to someone online?
I’m comfortable with video / phone or chat and use them often
I’m a bit unsure, but willing to try
I usually prefer in-person conversations
4. Which practical issues apply to you?
My schedule is busy or changes week to week
I live far from providers or have limited transport
I prefer to avoid waiting rooms and keep things discreet
None of these, I just want to talk to someone
5. How soon would you like to start?
As soon as possible (within the next few days)
Within the next 1–2 weeks
I’m just exploring options for now

About David Allen Steele, MD

At David Allen Steele MD, we strive to provide excellent care to our members with the best staff and office available. I am proud to serve the community I was raised in, as I have been fortunate to work at Kaiser Permanente with my wonderful colleagues and members. My biography includes growing up and attending high school in the area, and I look forward to continuing to care for your children.

Is online therapy actually effective?
Research shows that for many issues—such as anxiety, depression, stress and relationship difficulties—online therapy can be just as effective as in-person sessions. What often matters most is finding a therapist you connect with and staying consistent over time.
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When is online therapy a better fit than in-person?
Online therapy is ideal if you:
  • have a busy or changing schedule,
  • live far from providers or have limited transport,
  • prefer the privacy and comfort of your own space,
  • travel frequently or split time between locations.
For many people, this flexibility is what makes it possible to actually stay in therapy.
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Is online therapy private and secure?
Reputable online therapy platforms use encrypted connections and secure apps that are designed for confidential healthcare communication. Sessions are held in a private space of your choosing, which can feel safer than a public waiting room.
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How do costs compare with in-person therapy?
Online therapy can sometimes be more affordable overall: there are no travel costs, less time away from work or family, and many platforms offer predictable weekly pricing. The value often comes from being able to attend regularly without extra friction.
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Services

Working hours

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Closed all day

  • Monday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday

    9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday

    Closed all day
  • Sunday

    Closed all day
  • Local time

    02/21/2026 1:08 pm

Languages

  • English

Have questions?

Contact Phone number is (833) 574-2273.
https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org

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