Michael Karp, LMFT
Counseling & Psychotherapy for Adults, Children and Teens
Individual, Couples, Family & Internet Counseling
I help adults and children alleviate anxiety, depression, behavioral, and other painful or self-defeating conditions.
I work with couples to alleviate conflict and enhance their closeness, intimacy and cooperation.
I also work with families with children to resolve their disputes so that a healthy and loving environment can be restored.
I am a specially trained & Authorized Provider for the State of California Office of Problem Gambling (OPG). Services are provided at no charge to Problem Gamblers and their families. Services are available to family members of Problem Gamblers, whether or not the gambler comes to treatment.
Feel free to contact me. Together, we can design a personalized approach that will fit your circumstances.
Education/Training
Masters in Professional Psychology, State University of New York, graduated 1979.
Bachelors of Science, major in Psychology, Brooklyn College, graduated 1973
Two year training program in Experiential Psychotherapy, Center for Counseling & Psychotherapy, Santa Monica. Completed in 1984.
Certifications:
Three year core training in Intensive Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy (IS-TDP), Southern California Society for IS-TDP. Completed in 2004.
Authorized Provider for the State of California Office of Problem Gambling (OPG).
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, Mitchell Method
Bio
I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in individual, couples and family therapy. I maintain a private practice in Valley Center, CA.
With over 30 years experience, I graduated from the State University of New York in 1979, specializing in professional psychology. I am currently in private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of patients.
In addition to being a skillful practitioner, I have taught at San Bernardino Valley College, Redlands University, and for the Elder Hostel organization. From 1987 onward, I have reached the general public through newspapers, radio and on the web. I continue to do so using my blog, "Let’s Talk."
I have received extensive training in Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy combining this approach with other experiential therapies. My sessions are active and engaging, as they should be, in order to achieve rapid, deep and durable results. You’ve suffered long enough. It’s time to live a full life!
Memberships
California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT), Clinical Member.
Member of CAMFT local chapter, North San Diego County
Payments Accepted
Cash, check, PayPal, insurance, Office of Problem Gambling. Call for information on insurance coverage.
License:California #MFC16939
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Life Transitions
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Addiction
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Loneliness
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Adolescents
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Anger Management
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Marriage Counseling
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Anxiety and Panic
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Men's Issues
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Body Image Issues
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Online / Teletherapy
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Caregiver Issues
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Play Therapy
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Children's Counseling
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Chronic Illness
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Problem Gambling
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Couples
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Relationship Issues
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Depression
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Divorce
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Domestic Violence
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Sexual Dysfunction
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Eating Disorders
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Stress Management
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Grief and Loss
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Trauma and PTSD
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Life and Wellness Coaching
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Work and Career Issues
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Licenses/Certifications
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
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