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Reimagining the way to wellbeing. True Life Center is on a mission to transform the way mental health care is delivered – from fragmented fixes to connected, whole-person healing. Explore Our Integrative Programs
The Power of a Shared Vision
We are a team of interdisciplinary clinicians with a shared vision – to provide patients with the integrative mental health services through compassionate care, professional support, and individualized tools they need to not only stop suffering, but to thrive.
By bringing experts in psychiatry, psychology, lifestyle medicine, integrative wellness, and Chinese Medicine together under one roof, our goal is for True Life Center to be a single stop, and a final stop for those on their healing journey.
While many programs sacrifice breadth for depth – presenting patients with a menu of disjointed treatments and services – our strength is in our connection. Every True Life team member has been trained under our proprietary integrative care model, Neurobiological Integration ™ , to ensure a seamless and intentional care experience.
As a clinician-owned, boutique center, True Life prioritizes patient wellbeing above all else. We would be honored to help guide you or your loved one toward relief, purpose, and resilience.
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Driven to Excellence
We pride ourselves on providing world-class clinical care that exceeds standard industry outcomes and is reinforced through a diverse and academically rigorous model
Rooted in Compassion
Our team meets patients where they are; providing empathetic, respectful, and compassionate care.
Guided by Integrity
We make treatment choices based on clinical need, not profit optimization. We privilege transparency and professional accountability in all interactions.
Inspired by Innovation
We are proud to be leading the way in integrative mental health care by pioneering a model that embraces cutting-edge therapeutic interventions as well as ancient healing wisdom.
Committed to Collaboration
We believe that connection is the key to healing, and we are committed to collaborating on care with our patients, their family members/ loved ones, and our colleagues in the treatment landscape.
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Mental health is more than symptom reduction. Years of working in fragmented medical systems inspired me to develop a different approach – a model of care that not only alleviates suffering, but also guides individuals towards purpose, flourishing, and true wellbeing.
Clinician Founded. Patient Centered.
True Life Center was founded in 2014 by Dr. Krista Roybal, MD, who began her medical career in family practice before noticing a recurring theme among her patients – undiagnosed mental health issues manifesting in the body as physical symptoms.
With a desire to devote more time to patients’ mental well-being and to gain a more in-depth understanding of the mind-body connection, Dr. Roybal went on to specialize in psychiatry at the University of New Mexico, where the region’s well-documented addiction and mental health issues attract top addiction psychiatrists. Training under these experts inspired Dr. Roybal’s own passion for addiction medicine and her belief that “compassion is the antidote” for this shame-based illness.
Later, while working in private practice and at top hospitals including Scripps La Jolla, where she served as Co-Medical Director of the Scripps Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program for many years, Dr. Roybal became passionate about creating a more innovative approach to treatment; one that combined the warmth and individual attention found in a concierge practice, the collaborative environment and neuroscientific focus of a medical facility, and her belief in an integrative care model for sustainable healing.
In more than a decade since opening its doors, True Life Center continues to serve as an industry leader in the integrative space. Dr. Roybal and the True Life team have guided thousands of patients toward whole person healing.
Meet Our Leadership Team
True Life Center’s mission is guided with a sure hand by leaders whose diverse perspectives strengthen our integrative mental health approach.
Outpatient Mental Health Services in San Diego
True Life is one of San Diego’s premiere providers of mental health treatment. Our center is located in San Diego’s UTC neighborhood, amongst the bustling biotech industry, and in close proximity to both upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment options at UTC Mall and the nationally-renowned La Jolla Shores beach community. With the plethora of long-term lodging and transportation options in the area, True Life Center is able to accommodate out-of-state and international patients.
Our program operates out of two large suites in a business center that hosts a variety of medical professionals and services, allowing for discretion. Inside those suites, a healing environment has been cultivated through tranquil, nature-inspired decor. The majority of our private therapy rooms, large group rooms, and state-of-the-art fitness center feature full-wall windows with an abundance of natural light; while our body work rooms prioritize an immersive sensory experience.
Join our team—At True Life Center, we are always seeking talented individuals who are passionate about recovery. If you’re interested in becoming part of industry-leading staff, contact us today.
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