John R. Edwards, LCSW

Specialties

Thanks for checking out my yelp profile. If you’re looking for a counselor/​therapist, I am located in the Pill HIll section of Oakland. I provide individual counseling and couples counseling to folks from a variety of backgrounds. I am LGBT Affirming. I work with folks who are stressed, depressed, anxious, relationship problems and other everyday type of issues.

If you have you tried many things to feel better but nothing seems to work counseling is a great option. In my counseling practice I see children, teenagers/​youths and adults. I invite you to give a me call to see how I can help you get back on track with your life.

Specializing in:

Addictions | Anxiety | Depression | Eating Disorders | Relationship/​Marriage Problems.

Insurances Accepted:

ACI EAP | Aetna | Alameda Alliance | Blue Shield | Cigna | Claremont EAP | Compsych | Humana | Magellan | Medicare | MHN | Mines & Associates EAP | Sutter EAP | ValueOptions | California Victims of Crime

Other payment methods:

Cash | Checks | Credit Cards

History

Established in 2003.

I have had a solo private practice since 2003.

I have provided counseling and psychotherapy services to children, teenagers, adults and seniors since 1989. I have worked in hospitals, schools, mental health centers and non profits.

I accept many insurances. Please visit my website at www​.west​coastpsy​chother​apy​.com for more information.

My office is located in the Pill Hill Section of Oakland about 2 blocks west of Summit Hospital.

Meet the Business Owner

John E.

Business Owner

Psychotherapy/​Counseling License

California: L.C.S.W — License No. — LCSW 20 729

Special Training

Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist for Anxiety by the Anxiety Disorders Association of British Columbia.

Trained to provide couples counseling using Gottman Method Couples Therapy — Gottman Institute.

Critical Incident Stress Management by the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation.

Education

2000

Two Year Post Master’s Certificate in Advanced Clinical Social Work

Individual Psychodynamic Therapy Concentration

City University of New York-​Hunter College School of Social Work, New York, NY

1990

MSW — Concentration in Health and Mental Health

Walla Walla University, College Place, WA

Professional Association Memberships

The Association For Addiction Professionals — NAADAC

California Clinical Social Work Society

National Association of Social Workers