Joy Kolker
Psychologist, PhD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
818 Cherry Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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We are born to love and be loved. Yet, difficult work, home, or health challenges, high sensitivity, introversion, rocky relationships, relocation, or unresolved childhood issues can make us feel unloved, resulting in depression, anxiety, stress, mistrust, grief, anger, loneliness, or low self-esteem. I provide a safe haven to explore your innermost feelings, thoughts, experiences, desires; I want to hear your story. I listen attentively, acknowledge your feelings, and gently identify/examine self-defeating thoughts and behavior patterns, causing suffering. We will develop and practice ways to reduce stress and anxiety, diminish depression, increase self-confidence, and enhance well-being.
I am practical, neutral, and guide effective communication. Together, we will identify the words, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, causing distress in your relationships. In a warm, engaging manner, I will offer tools to help you refine communication skills, enhance empathy, embrace self-compassion, and deepen trust, connection, intimacy, and love.
I incorporate dreamwork, writing, sandplay, myths, art, and movies into talk therapy customized for your unique needs. For your comfort, my office is located in a charming Queen Anne Victorian house located in downtown Santa Rosa with free parking. I look forward to hearing from you soon. ~ Dr. Joy
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $185
- Pay by Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Beacon Partnership California
- Medicare
- Railroad Medicare
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Joy Kolker
Psychologist, PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY 23656 Joy Kolker
- Certificate from UC Berkeley Extension Human Resources Management
- Attended PHD/MS Meridian University; BA Oregon State University; UC Berkeley X, HRM Cert
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Joy Kolker
Psychologist, PhD
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Depression
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Highly Sensitive Persons
- Introversion
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
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Joy Kolker
Psychologist, PhD
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cardiac Risk Management
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Interpersonal
- Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy
- Jungian
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Transpersonal
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Joy Kolker
Psychologist, PhD
Location
Nearby Areas
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Joy Kolker
Psychologist, PhD