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When your body changed, your life did too. Let's get it back.

Specialized, process-based therapy for the person behind the diagnosis. Reclaim your identity, your agency, and your future.

Couples counseling for chronic illness and medical trauma to rebuild connection and relational resilience at Quality Time Institute.

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Couples counseling for chronic illness and medical trauma to rebuild connection and relational resilience at Quality Time Institute.

Rebuilding your 'Us' in a new reality.

Illness doesn't have to define your relationship. We help couples and families navigate medical trauma and reconnect through radical empathy.

Return to Work coaching and corporate retention strategies for employees navigating life-altering diagnoses and chronic illness.

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Return to Work coaching and corporate retention strategies for employees navigating life-altering diagnoses and chronic illness.

Operationalizing resilience for the modern workplace.

Ensure that a diagnosis doesn't result in talent loss. We provide RTW coaching and managerial support to keep your high-value employees thriving.

Services

We’ll align our approach based on your selection

Individual & Caregiver Therapy

Chronic illness can make you feel like a 'patient' first and a person second. We help you move toward reclaiming your agency and joy.

Couples & Family Therapy

Illness changes the family dynamic. We help you navigate new roles and communication styles to protect your bond.

Group Collective Resilience

Specialized groups for individuals managing disability or caregiving. Building "Collective Readiness" through peer support and workplace advocacy.

Corporate Clients

Consultation for leadership to retain high-value talent post-diagnosis. Managing the transition from medical leave back to meaningful contribution.

Holistic Healing

An integrative approach supporting emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being through mindfulness, somatic practices, and psychotherapy.

Where healing begins

Staying Mindful, Present, and Intentional with Quality Time Mental Health

At Quality Time Institute (QTI), we provide evidence-based, personalized therapy for individuals and couples in San Diego and across California. Our mission is to help you reclaim emotional balance, navigate life transitions, and restore resilience.

Whether you’re facing chronic illness, grief, addiction, or relational challenges, our licensed LCSW clinicians integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for individual therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples to guide your journey toward healing.

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"To redefine the landscape of chronic illness support by transforming the 'patient' experience into one of agency and identity. We envision a world where health challenges do not result in the loss of one's sense of self, connection, or career, but instead serve as a catalyst for a deeper, more intentional way of living and working."

"To provide personalized, process-based therapy for chronic illness through dedicated partnership with individuals, families, and corporations—partnering with our clients to build resilience, navigate challenges with radical empathy, and live with intention and purpose."

"At Quality Time, we commit to being a soft landing in a clinical world. We promise to honor your energy, validate your invisible struggles, and treat you as the expert of your own experience. Whether we are mapping resilience for an individual or operationalizing support for a corporation, our commitment remains the same: to provide evidence-based care that never loses sight of the human heart at the center of the diagnosis."

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Nurturing Mental Health through Mindful, Present, and Intentional Living.

Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming. At Quality Time Institute for Mental Health, we help you build confidence, resilience, and inner strength through personalized, spirit-centered, and evidence-based therapy.

We focus on your whole wellness, combining contemporary and holistic approaches to help you navigate challenges, restore balance, and bounce back—now and in the future.

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Empowering You to Live Well, With Meaning

A Personal Mission for Purpose-Driven Care

Our founder, William Holloway, LCSW, was inspired by personal loss and life experience to dedicate his practice to fostering mental health, resilience, and self-discovery. With expertise in chronic illness, addiction recovery, trauma, anxiety, and depression, he integrates mindfulness-informed practice and motivational interviewing to provide individualized, multi-modal care.

“Therapy is not just a career - it’s a calling to enhance the quality of life for every individual we serve.”

Meet the Team
Beyond the Diagnosis: Meet Our Founder

William Holloway, LCSW

Partnering with you to reclaim your identity, agency, and quality of life: Founder & Licensed Clinical Social Worker

I founded Quality Time Institute because I understand the intricate, lifelong reality of navigating a world not always built for us. My passion for this work is rooted in my own lived experiences—I know the quiet weight of managing a body that requires constant advocacy and the resilience required to thrive within those limits. I don't see you as a "case" or a diagnosis; I see a whole person navigating a complex journey. My goal is to help you move beyond the "patient" role and reclaim your agency in every aspect of your life.

Because I know how deeply health impacts our livelihoods, I am equally dedicated to partnering with employers. A disability or diagnosis shouldn't result in the loss of a career or the marginalization of talent. I work with organizations to operationalize support, ensuring that compassion and strategy go hand-in-hand. Whether we are building your personal Resilience Map or a corporate retention plan, my approach never loses sight of the human heart at the center of the process.

"I understand that healing isn't linear. I am here to help you navigate the system, not just the symptoms."

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Founder & Licensed Clinical Social Worker

William Holloway, LCSW

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Comprehensive Care for Every Step of Your Journey

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Individual Therapy

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Personalized therapy to address anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and personal growth—supporting your emotional well-being.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

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Build mindfulness, psychological flexibility, and value-driven action to navigate challenges with intention.

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Couples Therapy & Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

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Strengthen communication, deepen connection, and resolve conflict in your most important relationships.

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Why Choose Quality Time Institute?

You are tired of being a 'case' or a 'diagnosis.' We provide a soft landing. Our approach is illness-informed, meaning we understand the energy limits (spoons), the medical trauma, and the specific grief of a life interrupted.

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A Compassionate Path to Wellness

Your Journey to Mental Wellness Starts Here

Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming. At Quality Time Institute for Mental Health, we help you build confidence, resilience, and inner strength through personalized, spirit-centered, and evidence-based therapy.

We focus on your whole wellness, combining contemporary and holistic approaches to help you navigate challenges, restore balance, and bounce back—now and in the future.

“With intention and support, you can reclaim your strength and live a life of clarity and purpose.”

Focused, Engaged, Cherished - The QTI Way

Intentional Therapy for Real-Life Healing

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Compassionate Consultation

Understanding your emotional landscape and life story.

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Purposeful Planning

Creating a therapy roadmap centered around what matters most to you.

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Intentional Practice

Using evidence-based methods to build strength and awareness.

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Sustained Healing

Supporting your ongoing growth through mindful reflection and follow-up.

Real Stories of Growth & Healing

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Each client’s journey reminds us why we do what we do - helping individuals and couples rediscover clarity, resilience, and connection.

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"Working with William helped me reconnect with myself after years of struggling with anxiety and chronic illness. His mindfulness-based approach gave me the tools to be present and intentional in my healing process."

Sarah L.

San Diego, CA
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"Quality Time Institute is unlike any therapy experience I’ve had before. I felt truly seen and supported. The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy approach helped me rebuild confidence and purpose."

James R.

Encinitas, CA
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"My partner and I began Emotionally Focused Therapy unsure if we could move forward. William helped us communicate with empathy and understand each other’s needs again. We left stronger and more connected than ever."

Elena & Marco T.

La Jolla, CA
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"After years of managing grief and loss alone, finding Quality Time Institute changed everything. William’s compassion, insight, and focus on mindful healing made all the difference in my recovery journey."

David M.

Del Mar, CA
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    Whether in-person in San Diego or online across California, our licensed therapists are ready to guide you through mindful, evidence-based therapy designed for lasting change.

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    Schedule & Hours

    • Monday - Friday 09:00 - 18:00
    • Saturday & Sunday By Appointment
    • 20 Minutes Free Consultation
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