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I am a licensed psychologist in Washington and in California and see Washington clients in my office at Vancouver Counseling Group, whose address is listed at the left. I serve established California clients via teletherapy. I am accepting new clients and expanding available hours. Please see my website for complete information on my practice and how to arrange a first appointment.
Insurance accepted includes Medicare, CUP, Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield. I have applied to additional insurance panels and will list them here when they register my practice.
Professional therapists don’t recommend online reviews because they can compromise your privacy. Please bring feedback to your session or register your concerns with the Board of Psychology of WA or CA.
* Teletherapy for California clients.
* Individual Psychotherapy for transitions, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, relationships, individuation; grief, loss, aging, elders; spirituality, vocation, focusing talent.
* Couples & Marriage Therapy. Move from conflict to conversation; learn communication skills. Heal from infidelity & codependence. Grapple with the mystery of romantic love. Address money issues, illness, trauma.
* Spiritual & Religious Concerns. Connecting psychologically with personal spirituality or religion, regardless of affiliation.
* Overcoming Writer’s or Creative Block & Enhancing Creativity.
* EMDR for trauma & difficult emotions.
* Please see website for writings
History
Established in 2003.
January 2015: Joined group practice at Western Psychological and Counseling Services, PC, Vancouver, WA (Salmon Creek) office.
October 2014: Licensed in Washington state.
March 2014: Closed California office to move to Washington state. I continue to provide teletherapy to established clients, where appropriate, under my CA license, which I am keeping current.
2011: Opened Redwood City office at 555 Veterans Blvd., Ste 119.
2004: Opened San Francisco practice, which I closed at the end of 2012 after migrating practice to Redwood City.
2003: Licensed and opened Marin office, which was closed in 2010.
Meet the Business Owner
Dr. Gary S.
Business Owner
Washington Psychologist License PY 60 478 357
California Psychologist License PSY19356
Please see the About Me link on my website for my bio, training and approach.