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Flint M. Espil, Ph.D.

Psychologist
Languages
English

Clinician Bio

Dr. Flint Espil is the Director of Psychological Services at Salma Health. He is a licensed clinical psychologist and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. With over 60 published scientific articles and presentations, Dr. Espil’s clinical and academic interests span clinical trials, mediators of treatment response, and ways to improve outcomes among individuals with treatment resistant psychiatric conditions. This includes leveraging technology, including neuromodulation techniques (e.g., Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Accelerated Theta Burst Stimulation), with traditional empirically based therapies (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).

Dr. Espil brings over a decade of experience working with patients and families in academic hospitals and medical centers, intensive service programs (intensive outpatient, residential), and traditional outpatient settings. His clinical expertise includes anxiety and mood disorders and Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders. In addition to providing direct care to patients, Dr. Espil also trains and supervises other mental health providers in both clinical and academic settings. He routinely serves as an investigator on clinical trials and has received awards from the American Academy of Neurology and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

Frequently asked questions

Is Salma Health right for me?
If you’re living with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or other mental health challenges and haven’t found the relief you deserve, Salma Health may be a good fit. Our approach combines advanced diagnostics, personalized treatment, and compassionate care to help you find what truly works for you. The first step is a short consultation with our team, we’ll help determine the best path forward together.

Do you take insurance?
Yes. We accept most major insurance plans, including TRICARE, Medicare and a range of commercial providers. Our billing team will verify your benefits, review your coverage and explain any out-of-pocket costs before your visit. For any questions about insurance or payment, please contact our team directly.

How do I know what therapies are right for me? 
Every journey at Salma Health begins with a comprehensive evaluation led by our clinical team. Together, we’ll understand your symptoms, history, and goals, then design a personalized care plan that may include TMS, esketamine, talk therapy, or other evidence based treatments. No two care plans are alike; each is tailored to your unique needs.

Our locations
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La Jolla
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4180 La Jolla Village Dr
Suite 240
La Jolla, CA 92037

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Laguna Hills
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23521 Paseo de Valencia
Suite 300
Laguna Hills, California 92653

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