Steve Orma, Psy.D.
Dr. Steve Orma is a clinical psychologist in San Francisco and Marin County providing individual and couples therapy for anxiety, eating disorders, depression, stress-related issues, and other life challenges. Therapy by phone and/or video calling (e.g., Skype) is also available. Dr. Orma’s primary goal as a therapist is to help clients not only overcome problems, but to lead happy, fulfilling lives. He utilizes Cognitive Therapy, an active, skills-based approach that helps individuals learn how to identify and change negative or inaccurate thinking, as well as understand and effectively manage emotions and behavior. Dr. Orma also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to help individuals identify and highlight their strengths (ones they may not even be aware of), building self-confidence and helping to capitalize on past successes.
Education/Training
Dr. Orma received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of California, San Diego, and his Master's and Doctoral Degrees in clinical psychology from Alliant International University in San Francisco.
Bio
Dr. Orma has worked in a variety of clinical settings including the San Francisco VA, Sacramento State University, Kaiser Permanente, and New Dawn Eating Disorders Recovery Center. He has also taught Law and Ethics for the Marriage and Family Therapy program at California State University, East Bay.
Dr. Orma does not believe in labeling individuals as “patients” with a “disease.” Nor does he believe we are victims of our past. He does believe that through learning the proper life and thinking skills and discovering and pursuing our values, we can not only alleviate our symptoms – we can live happy, fulfilling, meaningful lives.
Memberships
American Psychological Association
San Francisco Psychological Association
Marin County Psychological Association
Association for Professionals Treating Eating Disorders
Payments Accepted
Credit cards, cash, check, insurance
Hours:Monday-Friday 8am-6pm
License:23785, California
Helpful Links
 Dr. Orma writes for examiner.com as the Bay Area Mental Health Examiner:
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Therapy
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Life Transitions
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Addiction
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Loneliness
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Anger Management
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Anxiety and Panic
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Marriage Counseling
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Men's Issues
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Body Image Issues
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Caregiver Issues
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Online / Teletherapy
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Chronic Illness
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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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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Eating Disorders
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Stress Management
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Educational Therapy
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Trauma and PTSD
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Grief and Loss
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Work and Career Issues
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Life and Wellness Coaching
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Licenses/Certifications
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Clinical Psychologist
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Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)
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Licensed Clinical Psychologist (State)
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Licensed Psychologist
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Member, American Psychological Association (APA)
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