I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the San Francisco Bay Area with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. I have been working with adults, children, teenagers, and families since 2001. Choosing a psychotherapist could be a very overwhelming process. Every therapist is different and uses different techniques to promote change.
In my private practice, I use a flexible approach that integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic approach and Psychoanalysis, as well as Family Therapy techniques. Every person is an individual and there is no one-size-fits-all approach in therapy. Together we will outline issues that have been a problem in your or your child/teen's life and will discuss ways of addressing these issues.
Together we are going on a journey to a better life. My office is conveniently located on the boarder of Walnut Creek and Lafayette and only within a short drive from San Francisco. San Francisco Bay Area is an ethnically and culturally rich place.
In my private practice, I use a flexible approach that integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic approach and Psychoanalysis, as well as Family Therapy techniques. Every person is an individual and there is no one-size-fits-all approach in therapy. Together we will outline issues that have been a problem in your or your child/teen's life and will discuss ways of addressing these issues.
Together we are going on a journey to a better life. My office is conveniently located on the boarder of Walnut Creek and Lafayette and only within a short drive from San Francisco. San Francisco Bay Area is an ethnically and culturally rich place.
Services
I use a flexible approach that may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Schema Therapy with my clients to help them become more aware of their triggered thoughts, feelings and behaviors - in other words, the things that are causing them problems.
I will suggest homework assignments or recommended readings which people can pursue between sessions to enhance the counseling process.
That way, they learn about themselves and are able to take more control of, and more responsibility for, their own actions and their lives in general.
I will suggest homework assignments or recommended readings which people can pursue between sessions to enhance the counseling process.
That way, they learn about themselves and are able to take more control of, and more responsibility for, their own actions and their lives in general.
If I, as a therapist, find that I am not the best fit to meet your specific needs, I am always happy to offer referrals.
Psychologist (PhD and PsyD) - a doctor trained in psychotherapy, assessment, and psychological testing.
Psychiatrist (MD) - a medical doctor trained primarily in prescribing psychotropic medications to help you with your moods and feelings.
Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) - a therapist with Master's degree usually trained to work with children, adults, and families.
Social Worker (LSCW) - a person with a Master's degree in Social Work who is usually trained to connect people with available resources in the community.
Psychologist (PhD and PsyD) - a doctor trained in psychotherapy, assessment, and psychological testing.
Psychiatrist (MD) - a medical doctor trained primarily in prescribing psychotropic medications to help you with your moods and feelings.
Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) - a therapist with Master's degree usually trained to work with children, adults, and families.
Social Worker (LSCW) - a person with a Master's degree in Social Work who is usually trained to connect people with available resources in the community.
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Please note that Dr. Gutkin does NOT provide any emergency services.
If you are in the state of a medical or a psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
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Please note that Dr. Gutkin does NOT provide any emergency services.
If you are in the state of a medical or a psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
This notice describes how medical information about you and/or your minor maybe used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information.
Please review it carefully.
Meets minimal legal requirements.
Please review this version if you are unable to get through the full version above.
Briefly describes how medical information about you and/or your minor maybe used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information.
Online therapy, psychotherapy done over the internet using videoconferencing technology, is a growing and developing field.
Therapy is only a small part of telehealth and telemental health services that are currently being provided online in many parts of the world.
Psychiatrists are prescribing medications over the internet, patients are getting access to the experts not available in their areas, and some psychotherapists are beginning to explore internet based group therapy.
If you are in a remote area where getting to a therapist's office could take you an hour each way in heavy traffic or 3 hours to come down the mountains, you surely can appreciate the convenience and accessibility of a therapist when all you have to do is turn your computer on at the time of the appointment and have your therapy session in your own home or office.
Therapy is only a small part of telehealth and telemental health services that are currently being provided online in many parts of the world.
Psychiatrists are prescribing medications over the internet, patients are getting access to the experts not available in their areas, and some psychotherapists are beginning to explore internet based group therapy.
If you are in a remote area where getting to a therapist's office could take you an hour each way in heavy traffic or 3 hours to come down the mountains, you surely can appreciate the convenience and accessibility of a therapist when all you have to do is turn your computer on at the time of the appointment and have your therapy session in your own home or office.
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