San Diego Kids First

San Diego Kids First San Diego Kids First, is dedicated to providing thorough, but concise, expert advice on a number of topics to assist parents and their children.

Receive expert advice from Dr. Deborah Pontillo,a pediatric psychologist and expert in child development, behavior, and learning. She has received her Ph.D in clinical psychology from in clinical psychology and very highly specialized post-doctoral training in developmental child psychology at UCSD/Rady Children's Hospital. She has an extremely busy private practice in San Diego, CA, is a Voluntary Assistant Clinical Professor in the School of Medicine at UCSD, research collaborator, media consultant, invited speaker, published author, and mother of two wonderful children (ages 8 and 4)! At How2HelpMyChild.com you will find research-based, practical advice, guidance, and insights on a variety of topics pertaining to your child's development. Based on questions she has received over the years from thousands of families in my practice, she can provide sound solutions to common - and those not so common! - concerns!

Dr. Deborah Pontillo, Ph.D., Clinical Director & Founder of San Diego Kids First is now supervising our lower-fee therap...
10/09/2025

Dr. Deborah Pontillo, Ph.D., Clinical Director & Founder of San Diego Kids First is now supervising our lower-fee therapy services to make expert care more accessible to families.
All services are provided by AMFT Marrissa Juarez and personally guided by Dr. Pontillo’s 20+ years of clinical expertise in child and adolescent mental health. 💬🧠
📞 Now accepting new clients. Message us to learn more!

✨ Got questions? Want to refer a family? Let’s connect! ✨We’re making it easier than ever to reach us at San Diego Kids ...
09/26/2025

✨ Got questions? Want to refer a family? Let’s connect! ✨
We’re making it easier than ever to reach us at San Diego Kids First 💬

Whether you’re:
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A parent exploring services for the first time
📅 A current family needing next steps
🤝 A clinician or community partner looking to refer or collaborate...

💡 Our Intake Coordinator, Jenaya, is here to:
✅ Answer your questions
✅ Explain our services
✅ Help you find the right fit
✅ Coordinate next steps

🔗 Book a FREE 30-minute call now:
📆 https://calendly.com/sandiegokidsfirst/30min

Let’s build strong support together 💛

🌟 Professional Praise We’re Proud Of! 🌟We’re honored to receive this thoughtful review from Dr. Gohar Gyurjyan, Ph.D., a...
09/10/2025

🌟 Professional Praise We’re Proud Of! 🌟
We’re honored to receive this thoughtful review from Dr. Gohar Gyurjyan, Ph.D., a fellow clinical psychologist and respected leader in the field:

🗣️ “I truly admire the work that SDKF does in the community… SDKF is a true gem in the San Diego community, and their dedication to helping children and families shines through in the quality of the work they do.”

Thank you, Dr. Gyurjyan, for trusting us with your referrals and recognizing the heart behind our mission 💙 Your words mean the world.

We had a wonderful evening at Fusion Academy’s Meet the Parent night! ✨Our director, Dr. Pontillo, was honored to be inv...
09/09/2025

We had a wonderful evening at Fusion Academy’s Meet the Parent night! ✨
Our director, Dr. Pontillo, was honored to be invited as one of their key community resources, supporting students and families in and outside the classroom.

At San Diego Kids First, we’re passionate about partnering with schools like Fusion to help children thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. 💙

Here’s to strong partnerships and brighter futures! 🌟

We had a wonderful evening at Fusion Academy’s Meet the Parent night! ✨Our director, Dr. Pontillo, was honored to be inv...
09/09/2025

We had a wonderful evening at Fusion Academy’s Meet the Parent night! ✨
Our director, Dr. Pontillo, was honored to be invited as one of their key community resources, supporting students and families in and outside the classroom.

At San Diego Kids First, we’re passionate about partnering with schools like Fusion to help children thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. 💙

Here’s to strong partnerships and brighter futures! 🌟

🌟 NEW on Our Website! 🌟Have questions about your child’s development, behavior, or emotional well-being? Now there’s a p...
08/08/2025

🌟 NEW on Our Website! 🌟
Have questions about your child’s development, behavior, or emotional well-being? Now there’s a place to ask. 💬

✨ Introducing: Just Ask Dr. Pontillo ✨
With over 20 years of experience as a pediatric psychologist (and as a mom of two teens!), Dr. Pontillo is answering your general parenting questions anonymously on our blog.

From toddler tantrums to teen anxiety, no topic is too big or small. Submit your question today and check back to see thoughtful, professional answers that can help you and others navigating similar challenges. 💛

🔗 Visit: https://sdkidsfirst.com/just-ask-dr-pontillo/

📚 Back-to-School Services & Supports! ✨We’re here to help your child thrive this school year. Contact us to schedule an ...
08/06/2025

📚 Back-to-School Services & Supports! ✨

We’re here to help your child thrive this school year. Contact us to schedule an appointment with one of our clinicians open Monday through Friday!

💻 More info: www.sdkidsfirst.com
📞 Phone: (858) 692-4187
📧 Email: contact@sdkidsfirst.com

Address

12625 High Bluff Drive , Suite 111
San Diego, CA
92130

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