John Stafford, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #124898

My clients describe me as:

Compassionate, empathetic, and passionate about mental health. I provide an objective perspective of the patient's therapeutic goals.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am considered a post-modern therapist. My main approaches are acceptance and commitment therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness and relaxation techniques. However, I recognize that not all patients are the same and adjust accordingly.

Together, we will:

We will take time to explore the situations that led you to seek therapy. We will find the root causes of distress or dissatisfaction and help develop new coping strategies and thought processes to help restore emotional and mental health.

I specialize in working with people who:

As a therapist, I work with a variety of people and issues. I believe that stating I specialize in working with a particular type of person or issue is limiting to my own growth as a therapist.

I became a therapist because:

I became a therapist because I witness people experiencing a variety of issues and situations that feel impossible to navigate on their own.

Something that stands out about where I offer therapy is:

I offer online therapy sessions, which allows me to see patients all over the state of California.