Mental Health Counselor / Therapist in Novato, CA

Jean Hayes, PhD, LMT

ADDICTIONS and RELATIONSHIP SPECIALIST

HORSES and EXOTIC ANIMALS ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY

Location

20 Bay Tree Hollow    Novato, CA 94945

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Practice Information

For over 25 years, I have specialized in addiction treatment, including alcohol, drugs, and eating disorders. When the substance is dealt with, self esteem increases and relationships can be repaired. I also work with couples who see no other option than to end or divorce. Through guiding each individual to understand what they are doing to continue to the breakdown of the relationship and to then repair the unhealthy dynamics, the relationship will have a chance to recover and flourish. I teach assertiveness and anger management, thereby increasing self confidence and good communication skills. Anxiety and depression are replaced by the ability to have a healthy and strong sense of self worth. I have developed a model for treating eating disorders that comes from what we know to be successful in treating other substance abuse problems. I also make HOUSE CALLS around the Bay Area providing counseling in the privacy of your own home. The counseling is practical and solution focused. I work with you to solve problems by providing a true understanding of the issues so that a plan can be made and a course of action developed. People like to know what the real problem is and how to make it better. I tell my clients that they will know fairly quickly into the therapy process that their lives will improve. The process will not be vague or open-ended. You will gain insight into what is really troubling and you will learn new skills and tools to feel better and become more clear and confident about what you need to do to resolve what is bothering you. As an EAGALA Certified Equine Mental Health Psychotherapist, I use my unique and friendly horses and other farm animals to assist with gaining self knowledge, psychological insight, and healing.

Licenses/Certifications

Certified Marriage, Family, and Child Counselor (MFCC)  Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.)  Licensed by the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)  Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)  Master Addictions Counselor (MAC)  Psychotherapy (MA)

License Info

#5862 CA

Education

I have been a Family, Couples, and Child therapist since 1972. I graduated from San Francisco State University with A Master's Degree in Psychology and obtained my PhD from the Wright Institute in Clinical and Organizational Psychology.

Bio:

My office is located on a small ranch in Novato, California. Adults and children like to come to this rural setting for therapy where they get a view of my petting zoo in the back yard. Watching the animals is seeing family therapy going on in my back yard every day. I also do competitive and pleasure horse carriage driving with all of my horses. This kind of relating to animals has taught me love, patience, consistency, a strong work ethic, appreciation for differences, and the desire to do the best I can with all of the strengths and challenges that we have.

Payments Accepted

Cash, check

Hours

9 AM to 9 PM

Cost/Session

150.00-175.00

Practice Areas/Issues Treated

Therapy  Addiction  Adolescents  Adoption  Anger Management  Anxiety and Panic  Arts Therapy (Expressive)  Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)  Bicultural Difficulties  Body Image Issues  Caregiver Issues  Children's Counseling  Chronic Illness  Couples  Depression  Divorce  Domestic Violence  Eating Disorders  Educational Therapy  Family Conflict  Gay or Lesbian Issues  Gender Identity / Transgenderism  Gifted / Talented Issues  Grief and Loss  Group Therapy  Herpes and STD Counseling  Learning Disabilities  Life and Wellness Coaching  Life Transitions  Loneliness  Marriage & Family Therapy  Marriage Counseling  Men's Issues  Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder  Online / Teletherapy  Pet Therapy  Play Therapy  Pre and Postpartum Mental Health  Premarital Counseling  Problem Gambling  Relationship Issues  Self-Esteem Issues  Seniors and Elder Care Issues  Sexual Dysfunction  Stress Management  Trauma and PTSD  Women's Issues  Work and Career Issues

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