What is ISTDP
Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) is a unique form of psychodynamic treatment that facilitates the rapid resolution of a broad spectrum of emotional disorders. It is an evidence-based psychotherapy that is strongly supported by current clinical research studies.
Matt and Tami are both in private practice locally in San Diego. You can find out more about their practices by visiting their websites:
Learn More:
Visit these valuable ISTDP resources: ReachingThroughResistance.com
and
ISTDP.com
We welcome you to
ISTDP San Diego!
We are passionate ISTDP practitioners practicing here in San Diego, California.
If you are a licensed or associate therapist, we invite you to come explore what ISTDP is all about and consider joining the community
We hope this website will be a resource for anyone interested in learning more about ISTDP, deepening their skills to be a part of this growing community
San Diego’s ISTDP Community
As ISTDP grows in San Diego, California, we want to create a community site to help promote upcoming ISTDP events and to keep the therapy community informed on what’s happening here locally and around the world.
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Past ISTDP San Diego Evants
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Jun, 2023: Dr. Abbass, 3-Day Immersions, “Treatment Resistant Depression“
Sep, 2023: Dr. Neborsky, “Overcoming Treatment-Reistance with Attachment-Based ISTDP”
Dec, 2023: Dr. Abbass, 3-Day Immersions “Personality Disorders”
Jan, 2024: Dr. David Malan Memorial
Mar, 2024: Tami Chelew, “Applying ISTDP with Couples”
Jun, 2024 Dr. Allan Abbass, “Navigating & Surfing the Rough Waters of Termination in ISTDP”
Dec, 2024 Dr. Allan Abbass, 3 Day Immersion.
Sept, 2025: Dr. Jody Clarke, “Emphasizing the Transference in ISTDP Theory and Practice”
Upcoming Events!
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ISTDP San Diego Core Training Program (IEDTA-Certified) –
Youtube Video – learn more:
ISTDP San Diego Core Training Program 2026
We have a few spots left for anyone interested. Application deadline is March 31st, 2026
Training begins in May 2026
Our hybrid model offers both in-person or online participation.
Click below to learn more and access application:
ISTDP San Diego Core Training Program 2026 – Google Docs
Email completed application to istdpsandiego@gmail.com.
Year 1 Core Training Dates:
May 1-2, 2026
August 14-15, 2026
Oct 22-23, 2026
Jan 21-22, 2027
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SAVE THE DATE!!
Ways to learn
Stay informed about upcoming ISTDP trainings with current leaders in this unique form of therapy. Join our mailing list by emailing us at istdpsandiego@gmail.com