Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 46 insurances. Specializes in Anger Management, Child or Adolescent, Couples Counseling and 10 more.
(he/him)
I understand the apprehension in seeking therapy and counseling. I also understand the importance of obtaining therapy in a safe and non-judgmental environment. There are times when we all face a need to seek counsel and professional therapy with someone who is able to relate to your struggles. My clients are provided a safe and understanding environment; an environment where we are able to focus on "solutions".
First session is simply a "getting to know you" period. I do a simple assessment and answer any questions from the client as to my plan on what to expect going forward.
Person Centered, ability to empathize with client's. Patience and knowledge working with children, adolescents and teens. Understanding trauma from both the client and therapist perspective.
I specialize working with children, adolescents and teens teaching self-management skills. Emphasis in anger management, social skills and self-confidence. I also am trained in Emotion Focused Couples Therapy which I utilize in working with couples going through interpersonal distress. We work on developing an awareness of emotions both for yourself and your partner.
Cash - $160 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
Blue Cross
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
GTEB
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Scripps Health Plan
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
I use CBT to focus on the negative distortions, which I call "Stinkin Thinkin". Teaching clients to value their strengths and abilities and challenge the negative beliefs and replace with positive cognitions.
Trained in Emotion Focused Couples Therapy, which I utilize in couples counseling. However use EFT to teach clients and young people how to process their emotions and feelings.
Trained in EMDR which I use to treat incidents of trauma, from childhood to adulthood. Trauma inclusive of emotional abuse, physical abuse and/or sexual abuse. EMDR focus on changing the negative belief that trauma imposes on the individual and reprocess the trauma memories and develop positive individual beliefs about self.
Works with clients on developing goals for improving their quality of life, focus on motivation for decreasing addictive behaviors and using their motivation to improve their negative behaviors and or beliefs.
Uses this method to focus on the individual, using affirmations and validations to teach client's how to affirm themselves and change their outlook on their life experiences and future.
3 ratings with written reviews
July 15, 2026
John was very attentive to my communication and not only did he listen but I feel that he heard the words I conveyed along with all that is currently on my plate. He also provided me with great feedback and suggestions.
July 13, 2026
John is very easy to talk to and I strongly feel he has the knowledge to really help me:)
June 1, 2026
He is a great person, and among many therapists, he is one of the best. Funny and great to talk to! Can't wait to spend more time with him :)