Whether it is therapy for anxiety, depression, or couples therapy, I help clients to move toward the pursuit of a meaningful life in which they also find and develop a sense of “home” or belonging in relationships. I provide therapy in person in my Sierra Madre or Glendora CA offices, and via telehealth anywhere in the state of California.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In a first session, you can expect that I will explain the process of therapy, how it can help as well as important practice policies. This process gives you an opportunity to "feel" me out in terms of deciding if they can trust me to help them. In this context, I will also be seeking to understand what brings you to therapy. What is your "why now", and how can sharing that guide me in using my training and experience to help you.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My greatest strength as a therapist is my warmth, gentle directness and curiosity as I try to understand the person across from me. Many therapists are trained in providing fixes, solutions, coping skills and strategies and "do" too much of that without first understanding the person coming to them for help. I believe these kinds of strategies are important only as far as the therapist has carefully and deeply listened to their clients.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

Are you feeling stuck, isolated or struggling with a lack of meaning in your life? You’ve realized that you can’t keep existing like this and want to do something, anything to get your life back on track, but you just don’t know what to do and you’ve realized you need help.

About Joseph Hovemeyer