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Mark F. Schwartz
Marriage & Family Therapist, Sc, D
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
574 cortes st, Monterey, CA 93940
Let's Connect (831) 706-4795
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With more than 30 years of experience and a degree in Psychology from Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Schwartz specializes in working with 1) couples, marriage, and intimacy disorders; 2) bipolar and unipolar depression 3) eating disorders, 4) PTSD, addiction, and 5) sexual difficulties, sexual dysfunction, sexual addiction. His national recognition afforded him the experience of lecturing to over 100,000 therapists nationally, as well as editing three books. He is extremely compassionate and forms exceptional connections with his clients. He also Directs a Partial Hospitalization Program /Harmonyplacemonterey.See websight
Former Director of Masters and Johnson Institute, and Masters and Johnson Trauma and Dissociative Disorders Programs. Founders of Castlewood and Monarch Cove Treatment Center specializing in eating disorders. Trained directly by sex experts Masters and Johnson, for treatment of sexual dysfunction and lack of sexual desire and arousal.
Clinical Specialties: Trauma - 20 years experience in working with PTSD, including, but not limited to sexual abuse and military sexual abuse. Addictions specialists- including eating disorders, sexual addiction, codependency, chemical dependency, and self -harm. Skilled in treating disorders related to intimacy, sexuality, and relationships Family Focused Therapies
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Pay by Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Elevance
- Magellan
- MultiPlan
- Out of Network
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Mark F. Schwartz
Marriage & Family Therapist, Sc, D
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / lmft50344 Mark F. Schwartz
- Certificate from STATE OF OREGON/MISSOURI PSYCHOLOGIST / 1978
- Certificate from AASECT Certified Supervisor / 2003
- Attended Johns Hopkins University, Graduated 1977
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Eating Disorders
- Sexual Abuse
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Codependency
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Gender Identity, Co-dependency
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obesity
- Personality Disorders
- Sex Therapy
- Sexual Addiction
- Substance Use
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Relational
- Self-psychology
- Trauma Focused
- Trauma-Based
Groups
Addiction Recovery | Eating Disorders
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This is an ongoing group of seven clients who have established control over addictive behavior and are now doing the hard work of recovery. These are high-functioning individuals providing support inside and outside of their group.
Expertise
Addiction
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Types of Therapy
Coaching
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$40+
Location
Monterey Institute of Mental Health
398 Foam St
Suit 22
Monterey, CA 93940
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Addiction Recovery Group
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This is a high-functioning group that deals with common recovery coaching issues once a client has established some control over the addictive behavior. Topics include intimacy, friendships, relationships, sexuality, occupation, interpersonal effectiveness, relapse prevention, anger, assertiveness, parenting, and self-cohesion.
Expertise
Addiction
Eating Disorders
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$50+
Location
Monterey Institute of Mental Health
398 Foam St
Monterey, CA 93940
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Expertise
Addiction
Alcohol Use
Bipolar Disorder
Types of Therapy
Relational
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$40-$50
Location
Monterey Institute
398Foam St
Monterey, CA 93940
Email Mark F. Schwartz about this group or call - (831) 706-4795
Location
Nearby Areas
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Mark F. Schwartz
Marriage & Family Therapist, Sc, D