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he/him

Kurt Vaillancourt

LMFT

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Location

Virtual, CaliforniaDowntown, SF

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Affirming, Authentic, Humorous, Open-minded

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Focus areas

ADHD, Addiction, Adoption/Foster Care, Alzheimer’s/Dementia, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Men’s Issues, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Religious Trauma, Stress, Substance Use, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, LGBTQ+

Years of Experience

23+

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My clients often describe me as supportive, ethical, passionate, and energetic.

License number

#37679

Therapy style

For nearly 20 years, I have worked with adults, families, and couples both individually and in group settings. Some of the areas I have provided treatment for include substance use/abuse, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and adjustment disorders due to life transitions. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of California and obtained a Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) in 2005. I relocated to the Bay Area in 2020 from Los Angeles. I have worked in numerous medical center settings including Cedars-Sinai, Century City, and Kaiser Permanente just to name a few. My clients often describe me as supportive, ethical, passionate, and energetic.

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution-focused

Education

BA - Speech Communication, California State University, Northridge MA - Marriage and Family Therapy, Azusa Pacific University PsyD - Clinical Psychology, Ryokan College

Interests

I love to study the architecture of San Francisco, from bridges to historical buildings and family homes.