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| Office: |
2955 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705
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| Phone: |
(510) 207-2613
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| Cell Phone: |
(510) 207-2613
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| Web Site: |
www.jameswwagnertherapy.com
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| Profession: |
Marriage and Family Therapist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
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| Practice Description: |
My name is James Wagner and I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I have a psychotherapy practice in Berkeley, Ca. My practice combines my training as a psychotherapist with my Buddhist meditation training, and this is known as Comtemplative therapy. This means in therapy we look at your past in an effort to more fully understand your present and combine that with the here-and-now: what is happening right now? Being anchored in the current moment lowers anxiety, calms the central nervous system, increases concentration and helps one feel more grounded and alert. Contemplative therapy is very helpful in working with anxiety, depression, life transitions, phobias, traumas, and uncertainty about the future.
Here is some more information on how I work. I value being genuine, kind, and patient, and I strive to bring those values into therapy. It has also been my experience as a therapist that most people already have the wisdom they need but it gets clouded over by not clearly seeing ourselves. My goal with individuals in therapy is to assist you in uncovering blindspots and to view them without obstruction.
A little bit about me. I have experience not only as a private practice psychotherapist but I have many years of experience in community mental health. I have been practicing mindfulness for close to 20 years years and have attended numerous residential meditation retreats. In my therapy practice I have experience working with LGBT, people in substance abuse recovery, students, single men or women, bereavement, older adults, people with major illnesses, and anxiety and depression. I am also Level Two trained in EMDR, which is a therapeutic intervention to assist people with trauma, phobias, and fears.
My fees are sliding scale between $90 to $110 a session. I accept checks, cash or paypal. I am also a provider with Blue Shield. I will happily give a invoice for other insurance programs I am not a provider for. Initial phone consult is free!
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
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Gay/Lesbian Issues
Anxiety Disorders/Phobias
Substance Abuse
Addictions
Adult Children of Alcoholics
Alcoholism
Depression
Dually Diagnosed Individuals
Gender Identity
Grief/Loss
HIV/AIDS-related Issues
Learning Disabilities
Men's Issues
PTSD
Relationship Issues
Self-esteem
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| Age Specialties: |
Adults
Elders
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| Session Formats: |
Individual
Couples
Group
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Cognitive/Cognitive-Behavioral
EMDR
Existential/Humanistic
Person-Centered
Psychodynamic
Somatic
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| Demographic Specialties: |
Buddhist
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender
Jewish
People with Disabilities
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| Education: |
MA, JFK University, 2002
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| License #: |
43030 |
| License State: |
California |
| Professional Affiliations: |
 | Gaylesta | | CAMFT |
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| Fee Schedule: |
Sliding scale of $90 - $110 a session. Cash, checks, and credit cards thru Paypal. |
| Insurance and Billing Instructions: |
I am a provider for Blue Shield of California and will gladly accept this insurance. I am also happy to provide invoices to other insurance providers that I am not a member of. |
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Additional Information
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| Gender: Male |
| Accepting New Clients: Yes |
| Sliding Fee Scale: Yes |
| Prescribe Medication: No |
| Public Transportation: Yes |
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