Mark Brody
I am a Masters Level Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have twenty years of experience working with a wide diversity of clients and issues. I’ve worked at clinics, ran my own private practice and worked as a therapist for enlisted NAVY and their spouses. I have been doing teletherapy for the last five years.
I’ve worked at clinics, ran my own private practice and worked as a therapist for enlisted NAVY and their spouses.
Therapy can seem different or intimidating at times, but it doesn’t have to be. I aim to create a thoughtful connection and help reduce any apprehensions by maintaining a relaxed demeanor, displaying genuine interest, and continually striving for authenticity.
First session
Our first session is a chance for us to meet each other, to make sure you are comfortable talking with me and to gain the basic information about what led to you seeking therapy. We may also get into some family history, history of trauma as well as some of your current coping strategies.
Strengths
One of my specialties includes helping people overcome trauma-related issues. Trauma can come in many forms, but is often one of the reasons we get stuck. I have extensive knowledge and experience helping clients reduce symptoms related to Depression and Anxiety. All studies are pointing to higher rates of both of these during these trying times. Another specialty of mine is working with men and men’s related issues, especially surrounding relationships. I also have experience with addiction-related issues, domestic violence, parenting, and more. Although these are some of my specialties, my experience has been extremely wide-ranging, so please consider me for a consultation.
Ideal clients
Throughout my career I have worked with many different populations as I took whoever walked through the door. I look at each client as an individual and there are no two exact clients with exact issues. Each clients goals are different as well as there presenting problems. I have an extremely high return rate and am able to make an emotional connection within the first session. I always ask at the end of the first session if the client was comfortable talking to me and if they want to make another appointment and the answer has been almost 100% of the time.
Treatment methods
EMDR
EMDR is a groundbreaking therapeutic technique that can help with past trauma, overcoming feeling stuck in current situations, or even anxiety about future stress. It has to do with eye movements and is helps to reprocess trauma and/or creating new neural pathways to help think and process thoughts and feelings differently.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Person centered therapy is about having someone that is where you are at in the moment, having someone to support you, having someone to point out your strengths and generally having someone that will be as empathic and understanding as possible.
Eclectic
Eclectic therapy basically means that the therapist uses a variety of treatment modalities. Besides the two I have already presented I also pull from other theoretical backgrounds in which I have studied including Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, and more.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- CaliforniaLicense 44950