Solution-Focused Brief Therapy therapists in Manteca, California CA
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Jeffrey Gianelli
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I know what it is like to struggle with issues like depression, anxiety, and chronic stress. I have learned in my own journey that it is possible to get better. All along the way is progress and small steps towards the life you want to live. My approach is to move beyond simply talking through issues and help you get to the roots where the healing can be done. I incorporate a number of tools and skills that are customized for your needs. I will help you figure out what is causing you to struggle and we will to work together to navigate through it.
I promise to listen, to be fair and open-minded, to not judge, and to be kind and compassionate. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or for more information.
8 Years Experience
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Erica McArn
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I am a licensed psychologist who is passionate about igniting purpose and passion in others, helping clients learn and grow on their journey through life, loss, and personal transition/change. I have a diverse background, both personally and professionally, that, I believe, allows me to understand and connect with people from all walks of life.
I utilize an eclectic approach that allows me to individualize my work with clients and develop treatment plans specific to the needs of each person that are goal-oriented and fits each individual lifestyle. In addition, my practice integrates a holistic and humanistic perspective focused on a model of HOPES (Honoring, Overcoming, Persevering, Empowering, Self).
7 Years Experience
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Dr. David Shapiro
Psychologist, California Licensed Psychologist (License# PSY17495)
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to consider working with me as your therapist. I appreciate the importance of finding a good match. I hope that the following information will help you know more about me and the care I provide so you can begin to consider if I would be most helpful to you.
One thing that distinguishes me as a clinician is the level and quality of training and experience I was fortunate to receive. I hold a Ph.D. from the APA Accredited Counseling Psychology Training Program at the University of Texas at Austin, an M.A. in Developmental Psychology from Teachers College - Columbia University, and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of California at Santa Cruz. As part of my doctoral training I completed a full-time year-long pre-doctoral internship at the Jerry L. Pettis Memorial VA Medical Center in Loma Linda, California, where I received intensive supervised experience in a variety of areas. I went on to become a licensed California Psychologist, a credential I still maintain. Most recently I also added to that becoming a Singapore Registered Psychologist as well.
Throughout my professional life I have held a variety of positions in both the private sector as well as governmental agencies, but the majority of my career has been in private practice. For a number of years I ran a group practice in Orange County, California, in which I provided a lot of direct clinical care, as well as supervising developing clinicians, and overseeing the overall operation of the group. During that time, I also taught Psychology at U.C. Irvine and served as the Chair of the Professional Practice Committee and as a Board Member for the Orange County Psychological Association. During those years, I provided a variety of types of therapy to a range of clients, and developed a range of areas of expertise.
With over 20 years of experience as a Psychologist, I have come to realize that the best therapy involves more than just teaching of skills, though of course a great deal of teaching takes place. In this way, I have moved away from cookie cutter approaches that try to treat everyone the same. Of course, as needed I am able to connect my clients with workbooks and other materials that help them learn to learn useful strategies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, various enrichment programs for couples, and the like. However, in my view these resources are used to support the true work of therapy, which in my experience involves a particular type of relationship - one that is focused on helping each individual to embrace the life he or she truly wants and supporting that person in taking the steps necessary in manifesting that life. In this way, at it's core, the best therapy is individualized rather than standardized. Unfortunately, this type of care is becoming increasingly uncommon. Instead, because of variety of societal pressures, including those of managed care, the emphasis in mental health is toward having therapists apply standardized treatment protocols aimed at promptly reducing symptoms rather than empowering such things as self-actualization. These types of therapies do have value, and they allow clinicians of various levels of training and skill to have some positive impact, often in ways that are highly cost effective. That said, my practice focuses on caring for people who seek personalized care, aimed not just at relieving symptoms but rather on empowering people to claim their lives. If this is what you seek, I would honored to assist you in claiming your life, bringing your reality in line with how you would ideally like things to be. I have spent years in honing the skills necessary to provide this care, and my most sincere commitment is to make such therapy available to discerning clientele who value such a personalized approach.
24 Years Experience
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Jean-Marie Bottequin
Life Coach, WAPP
I support people in their self-esteem, in their new orientation and in their talents and happiness.
I train people for a better appearance in authentic branding. I offer strong solutions for a fulfilled life.
20 Years Experience
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
John Vargas
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., AMFT, APCC
Now accepting new clients! - Do you have a safe space to talk about how you feel? My name is John (he/him/él) and I'm a dually registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) & Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC). I have experience working with teens and young adults mental health. As a Latino therapist, I specialize in young men's issues such as emotional vulnerability, loneliness, identity, and relationships. I offer telehealth-based (online via video) therapy only for those located in California. Feel free to reach out through email for a free 15-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit!
Supervised by Jack May, LMFT #94423
3 Years Experience