| Location: |
John R. Edwards, LCSW
2939 Summit Street
Suite 203
Oakland, CA 94609
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| Phone: |
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| Email: |
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| Website: |
www.westcoastpsychotherapy.com
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| Profession: |
Clinical Social Worker/Therapist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
Telehealth (Video/Phone) Therapy
Consultation Services to Employers
Employee Assistance Counseling
Marriage Counseling
I see clients online or in person in California.
I see clients online in Hawaii, New York, and Washington State. |
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| Session Formats: |
Individuals
Couples
Group
Workshops, Presentations, Teleclasses
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| Practice Description: |
Have you experienced awful and/or traumatic events in your life? Have these experiences left you feeling dazed and confused about who you are and how to navigate life? Does your brain and body feel overly tired? Do you worry about just about everything? Have difficulty with decisions and follow through? Perhaps you’re engaging with alcohol, drugs, food, and other things in unhelpful ways to try to numb emotional pain. I can help you transform your life.
Are you tired of talking about the same issues over and over with very little change or change that doesn't seem to stick?
I utilize the leading-edge modalities of Brainspotting and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy to help heal your brain and body. Psychotherapy with me is beyond, symptom reduction, tips and tricks, and meaning-making.
MARRIAGE and RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING
Having trouble in your marriage or relationship? Couples who are committed to each other can experience relationship recovery. Learn how to effectively address relationship issues, particularly around communication. I am a Certified Gottman Method of Couples Therapist who provides marriage and relationship counseling to all types of relationships.
I invite you to visit my website www.westcoastpsychotherapy.com for additional information. I am also available for a brief phone conversation to answer any questions you may have.
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
(Strengths are
in bold text) |
PTSD
Relationship Issues
Anxiety
Addictions
Adjustment Disorder
Child Abuse
Crisis/Trauma
Depression
Eating Disorders
LGBTQ Issues
Pain Management
Self-Esteem
Stress Management
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| Age Specialties: |
Children
Adolescents
Adults
Elders
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| Additional Demographic Expertise: |
Asian
Black and African American
Christian
Hispanic and Latino
Immigrants
Jewish
LGBTQ+
Caribbean
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
Brainspotting
Gottman Method
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Psychoeducation
Extended therapy sessions
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| Education: |
MSW, Walla Walla University, 1990
Post Masters Certificate-Individual Therapy
City University of New York - Hunter College, 2000
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| License #: |
20729 |
| Licensed In: |
California |
| Additional Licenses/ Certifications: |
International Brainspotting Trainer, Consultant, and Certified Practioner.
Certified Gottman Method Couples Therapist
Certificate in Eating and Weight Disorders |
| Professional Affiliations: |
 | National Association of Social Workers | | Academy of Certified Social Workers |
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| Fee Schedule: |
Individual Therapy: $325 per session.
Relationship/Couples Therapy: $450 per session, 90 minutes.
Group Therapy: $125 per session
Crisis Counseling/Critical Incident Stress Debriefing for small businesses: $300 per hour. |
| Accepted Insurance: |
Any PPO (with Out-of-Network Benefits)
UC Berkeley SHIP
Additional Plans Not Listed
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| Insurance and Billing Details: |
You may pay privately using a check, cash, or a credit card, including HSA or FSA cards.
Please call your insurance to determine your Out of Network benefits that you may have for counseling.
Common questions to ask your insurance representative:
Do you have mental health or counseling benefits?
Is there an annual limit to the number of sessions you can have with a counselor/psychotherapist?
Do you have to see someone on the insurance panel in order to get reimbursed?
Do you have an out of network option to see someone not on the insurance panel?
Do you have a co-pay or co-insurance? How much is it?
Do you have a deductible that needs to be met? Some insurances have a separate deductible for medical visits and a separate deductible for counseling/mental health visits. Be sure to ask about a counseling deductible.
What would cause your claim to be denied?
Many of these questions can be answered if you have an online account with your health insurance. Log in to your account and review your benefits. If you're not clear it's a good idea to call and speak with a representative from your insurance. |
| Office Hours: |
Day, evening and limited weekend appointments available. |
| Driving Directions: |
Located one block west of Summit Medical Center in the Pill Section of Oakland, CA. Office is located at 2939 Summit St (Bay Sleep Clinic Building) between 29th St and 30th St off either Broadway or Telegraph Ave. in Oakland, CA
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