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Joe DeBruin
Psychologist, PhD
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9700 El Camino Real, #300, Atascadero, CA 93422
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It is important that my patients feel respected and encouraged. My job is to really listen and help you feel understood. I also think my role is to give you lots of feedback and not just be a passive listener saying, "uh, uh, hmm, I see, hmm". I am a coach, cheerleader, teacher, confidante, and accountability partner. The biggest complaint I have heard over the years about any past therapists whom patients felt were not helpful was the complaint that the past therapist was way too passive. I work best with those that want a therapist high in empathy but is not passive.
I have 28 years of experience, hold a Master's degree in counseling psychology which involved two years of academic and clinical training, hold a Ph.D. (doctorate) in clinical psychology which involved 7 years of academic, clinical, and research training. Becoming a psychologist I underwent extensive supervised practice and multiple licensing examinations.
In addition to daytime appointments I can see patients Monday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. There is ample parking. I have a strong Christian faith commitment but work with many people that don't. The people that see me often report that therapy with me is very relaxed and even enjoyable. Therapy is just a conversation!
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Paypal, Venmo, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Joe DeBruin
Psychologist, PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY21895 Joe DeBruin
- In Practice for 30 Years
- Attended Seattle Pacific University, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Illness
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personal Growth
- Professional Life Challenges
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Sexual Addiction
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Weight Loss
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Religion
Christian
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
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Joe DeBruin
Psychologist, PhD