Serene Health · Chula Vista, CA
Compassionate mental health care, right here in Chula Vista.
Evidence-based therapy and psychiatry for individuals, families, and couples, in person at Eastlake or by secure telehealth, seven days a week. Most insurance accepted.
- Eastlake · South Bay
- In-person & telehealth
- Most insurance accepted
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Thank you. We've got it.
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What we help with
Support for what you're carrying.
Evidence-based treatment for the most common reasons people in Chula Vista reach out, and a warm place to start.
Anxiety
Quiet a racing mind and ease the constant grip of worry.
Depression
Lift persistent low mood and reconnect with what you enjoy.
ADHD
Build focus, structure, and strategies that actually stick.
Bipolar & mood
Find steadier ground and tools to navigate the highs and lows.
PTSD & trauma
Calm the body's threat response and process what happened, safely.
Individual, family & couples therapy
One-on-one, family, and couples sessions with licensed clinicians.
Integrative Psychiatric Care
Personalized. Whole-Person. Evidence-Based.
Thoughtful psychiatric care focused on understanding the whole person, creating clarity, and building individualized treatment plans.
Medication Management
Medication treatment when clinically indicated as part of a personalized care plan.
Comprehensive Evaluation & Diagnostic Clarity
Understanding your story, symptoms, and goals to create a clear path forward.
Collaborative Individualized Treatment
Therapy, lifestyle strategies, and ongoing support designed around each patient.
Why Serene Health
Care that fits your life.
In person or virtual
Visit our Eastlake office or meet your provider by secure video, telehealth 7 days a week.
Evidence-based
Licensed therapists and psychiatric providers using approaches grounded in research.
Insurance & Medi-Cal
We work with Medi-Cal, Medicare, and major commercial plans. Ask us to check your coverage.
Seen quickly
Most new clients are scheduled within a few days, reach out and we'll find a time that works.
What clients say
Trusted by the people we care for.
4.7 from 170+ Google reviews
"I am in the Chula Vista area, my experience at Serene Health has been incredible. My case worker… has been from the start honest, respectful, and overall amazing… I cannot thank her enough and am so blessed for the support received."
"At 55 years old I FINALLY found my perfect Therapist in Kenyera here! I was amazed at the connection I felt with her! I'm a stronger person today because of her and I will be forever grateful!"
"Serene Health has been a solid support system for me. The staff is patient, professional, and actually listens instead of rushing you out. Scheduling is easy, communication is consistent, and I've felt real improvement since starting here."
"Great experience with Serene Health. The providers are caring and straightforward, and the whole process, from intake to follow-ups, has been smooth. I've felt genuinely supported here. Would recommend to anyone needing mental health care in San Diego."
Visit us
The Eastlake office
A calm, welcoming space from the moment you walk in.
Our providers
Meet your care team.
Your care is led by experienced, licensed psychiatric providers, combining thoughtful medication management with evidence-based, whole-person treatment.
Veronica Medina, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Veronica provides compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, mood disorders, and trauma. She combines thoughtful medication management with evidence-based therapy and a collaborative approach, with a passion for expanding access for underserved and neurodiverse communities.
Dr. Lisa Duhaylongsod, MD
Psychiatrist
Dr. Duhaylongsod graduated from the Keck School of Medicine of USC in 2004 and previously served with San Diego County. She specializes in depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, migraines, sleep disorders, and other neurological conditions.
Taking the first step is the hardest part.
We'll make it easy.
Reach out today. Most new clients are seen within a few days, in person or by telehealth.

