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he/him

James DobbinLCSW

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

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

Communication Style

Authentic, Direct, Empowering, Mindful, Solution-oriented

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Focus areas

ADHD, Addiction, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Couples Therapy, Depression, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, IPV/DV, Immigration, Life Transitions, Men’s Issues, OCD, Panic, Personality Disorders, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Concerns, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students

Years of Experience

7+

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My belief is that every human being strives for and has the capacity to fulfill his or her own potential.

License number

#76818

Therapy style

My belief is that every human being strives for and has the capacity to fulfill his or her own potential. It is my role to help them realize their potential and believe in themselves to pursue their potential to the fullest. My professional style is to use the late and great Carl Rogers' "person-centered therapy". This type of therapy diverges from the traditional model of the therapist as expert and moves instead toward a non-directive, empathic approach that empowers and motivates the client in the therapeutic process.

Approaches

  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)]
  • Couples [The Gottman Method]
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Prolonged Exposure
  • Relational
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

BSW - Social Work, Colorado State University MSW - Social Work, Tulane University

Interests

I'm an avid outdoorsman who loves to be in nature. My favorite times are spent backpacking in the wilderness. Living near the ocean, I like to ride waves whenever possible. I play tennis three times a week and yoga twice a week as I like to stay active. I believe the mind is influenced by the body and a healthy body promotes a healthy mind.