History
I have been working as a therapist in this field since 2001, for the first 10 years at counseling centers and non-profits agencies. In addition to working directly with individuals and couples since 2001, I have also been a program manager for a community service agency (Youth and Family Enrichment Services, aka Star Vista, in San Carlos) and adjunct faculty at the Institute for Transpersonal Psychology teaching graduate level courses in psychology. I've been in private practice since 2010.
Specialties
My clients describe me as offering a caring and non-judgmental environment while at the same time being insightful and straightforward. I specialize in: Couples Issues (communication, intimacy, infidelity, trust). Individual issues include: Anxiety; Compulsive behaviors; Short term problem-focused therapy; Depression and grieving issues; Trauma; Stagnation issues and goal focus therapy; Drug, alcohol, and other addictions; Longer-term depth therapy; Spiritual integration. My style tends to be natural, down to earth and conversational. As I get to understand your situation, I tend to offer my thoughts on what I suspect is happening for you in a way that I'm told feels supportive. I generally present my thoughts as questions in that I truly don't assume to know you better than you know yourself. Go to my website and see if what I offer sounds like what you're looking for. I look forward to meeting you, Robert Mitchell