Business Details
44 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy Partner in California
Jonathan Speare has provided mental health therapy for over four decades, specializing in anxiety, trauma, and depression treatment. Our practice combines traditional, empirically validated methods with innovative approaches tailored to individual client needs. We offer certified expertise in EMDR, clinical hypnosis, and energy therapy, prioritizing personalized care and ethical standards. With a background in both clinical and administrative roles, our team addresses complex issues like substance abuse, relationship challenges, and chronic pain management.We maintain strict confidentiality and adapt to evolving regulations, ensuring client trust and compliance with California laws. Our focus remains on empowering clients to achieve lasting emotional well-being and improved quality of life.
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
Trauma Counseling
Substance Abuse Recovery
Relationship Counseling
Pain Management
EMDR Therapy
Clinical Hypnosis
Energy Psychology
Grief Support
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We have over four decades of experience in mental health therapy.
- We offer certified expertise in EMDR and clinical hypnosis.
- We provide individualized treatment programs tailored to each client's needs.
- Our practice combines traditional and innovative therapeutic approaches.
- We maintain strict confidentiality and ethical standards.
Associations and certifications
- American Psychological Association
- EMDR International Association
- American Society of Clinical Hypnosis
- National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals
- Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists
Services
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy addresses trauma and PTSD through guided eye movements that help process distressing memories. This evidence-based approach reduces emotional distress and promotes healing. Clients often experience significant symptom relief within fewer sessions compared to traditional talk therapy.
Anxiety Treatment
Our anxiety treatment combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to manage panic attacks and phobias. We address root causes while teaching practical coping strategies for immediate symptom relief and long-term prevention.
Substance Abuse Recovery
This program integrates traditional therapies with holistic approaches to address chemical dependency and behavioral addictions. We focus on relapse prevention, underlying trauma resolution, and developing healthy coping mechanisms for sustained recovery.
Clinical Hypnosis
Certified clinical hypnosis accesses subconscious patterns to modify negative behaviors and reinforce positive change. This technique effectively treats anxiety, pain management, and habit disorders when combined with other therapeutic approaches.
Energy Psychology
Energy psychology combines acupressure techniques with psychological principles to address emotional imbalances. This innovative approach helps resolve trauma, anxiety, and chronic pain by restoring the body's energy flow alongside cognitive restructuring.
People
Jonathan Speare
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Speare is a licensed psychologist with 40+ years of experience in mental health, specializing in trauma and addiction treatment. He holds multiple certifications in EMDR, clinical hypnosis, and energy psychology, combining traditional and innovative therapies for personalized care.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We offer EMDR, clinical hypnosis, cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and energy psychology techniques.
Do you accept insurance?
We worked with major insurers like Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and United Healthcare in Minnesota, but currently focus on private pay in California.
What mental health issues do you specialize in?
We specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, chronic pain, and relationship challenges.
Are your services confidential?
Yes, we maintain strict confidentiality and comply with California privacy regulations.
How long are therapy sessions?
Sessions typically last 50 minutes, with flexible scheduling based on client needs.
Do you offer telehealth appointments?
Yes, we provide telehealth services to accommodate client accessibility and convenience.