Mental Health Counselor / Therapist in San Francisco, CA

John Montopoli, LMFT, LPCC

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety and Depression

Mood, and Relationship Difficulties

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1801 Bush Street, Suite 206    San Francisco, CA 94109

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Practice Information

John Montopoli, LMFT, is a licensed psychotherapist and certified cognitive therapist specializing in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for the treatment of Anxiety Disorders located in the Noe Valley area of San Francisco. He also provides services as an associate of Palo Alto Therapy on Sherman Avenue in Palo Alto. John is dedicated to providing high-quality therapy to adults struggling with Social Anxiety Disorder (extreme shyness), Phobias, Health Anxiety, Panic Disorders, Generalized Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Depression. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical form of psychotherapy that has been shown in numerous research studies to be effective in treating anxiety and mood disorders. The therapist helps clients overcome symptoms and improve overall functioning by developing skills to cope with the thoughts and behaviors that maintain their problems. Compared to other forms of psychotherapy, CBT tends to be goal-oriented, present-focused, and collaborative. Typically, the client and therapist collaborate on forming specific goals to be addressed in the therapy. Given its focus on symptom reduction and goal achievement, it tends to be a shorter term form of psychotherapy.

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)  Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

License Info

MFC 39800 CA

Bio:

John is a licensed psychotherapist with over 12 years experience helping teens, adults, and couples. He has been licensed to independently practice psychotherapy in California as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA License # MFC 39800) since July, 2003. John has maintained a private practice in San Francisco since November, 2004. He is also a certified cognitive therapist as a Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. Formal Education: • M.A. Counseling Psychology, University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA - 1997 • B.S. Psychology, Fordham University, New York, NY - 1986 Advanced CBT Training: •Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research, Philadephia, PA: Intensive extramural training directed by Dr. Aaron Beck and Dr. Judith Beck. •San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy, Oakland, CA: Ongoing case consultation with Dr. Jacqueline Persons and Dr. Michael Tompkins. Professional Associations: •Academy of Cognitive Therapy, Diplomate (Certified Cognitive Therapist) •California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists Member since 1997 •Gaylesta Member since 1995 •Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Member since 2007

Payments Accepted

cash, check, credit cards. not in-network with any insurance. however, willing to submit electronic claims as out of network provider.

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Practice Areas/Issues Treated

Therapy  Anger Management  Anxiety and Panic  Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)  Body Image Issues  Caregiver Issues  Chronic Illness  Couples  Depression  Divorce  Eating Disorders  Gay or Lesbian Issues  Grief and Loss  Group Therapy  Life Transitions  Loneliness  Marriage & Family Therapy  Marriage Counseling  Men's Issues  Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder  Online / Teletherapy  Pre and Postpartum Mental Health  Relationship Issues  Self-Esteem Issues  Seniors and Elder Care Issues  Sexual Dysfunction  Stress Management  Trauma and PTSD  Work and Career Issues

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