Merry Thomas
Psychologist, PhD, RN
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
199 17th St, K, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Waitlist for new clients
Let's Connect (510) 470-7238
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony." -Mahatma Gandhi I am an experienced, compassionate therapist creating a caring, therapeutic relationship to facilitate healing, overcome depression, anxiety, work through grief and loss, increase self-esteem, strengthen boundaries and improve relationships. My areas of expertise include: eating disorders, abuse issues, depression, stress; helping people recreate themselves and balance their lives to reach their full potential. I offer individual psychotherapy and life coaching. I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and a registered nurse
I work with you collaboratively to clarify and facilitate reaching your full potential. I encourage you to use your strengths as we explore psychosocial and family influences together. My style is empathic, holistic and interactive. I often use guided visualizations, relaxation, assignments, and/or CBT techniques to individualize your therapy.
I have thirty years of experience in mental health including: inpatient, outpatient, community health and private practice. I use my knowledge and experience to work with you to meet your needs and goals. "Life is full of challenges and together, I will facilitate your successful life journey."
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Merry Thomas now - (510) 470-7238
Let's Connect (510) 470-7238
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $250
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Self pay
- Victims protection program
Email me or call with questions - (510) 470-7238
Merry Thomas
Psychologist, PhD, RN
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY 16304 Merry Thomas
- Degree/Diploma from COD Registered nurse / 1978
- Attended PSP, Graduated 1992
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (510) 470-7238
Merry Thomas
Psychologist, PhD, RN
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
Expertise
- Addiction
- Adoption
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Cancer
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- coaching
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Infertility
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Testing and Evaluation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (510) 470-7238
Merry Thomas
Psychologist, PhD, RN
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (510) 470-7238
Merry Thomas
Psychologist, PhD, RN
Groups
Children Growing up with Divorce
Ages: 10-13, pre teens dealing with difficulties of divorce. Call for more information. Group now forming.
Expertise
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Types of Therapy
Integrative
Age
Preteen
Session Cost
$40-$70
Location
Merry Thomas, Ph. D.
17th Street
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Email Merry Thomas about this group or call - (510) 470-7238
The Drama Years
New group forming; call to schedule pre-screening. I currently have a new "Drama Years" group, for middle school age girls. This group is designed to help girls (age 11-13) better handle the middle school years; covering body image, brands, bullies, anxiety, self esteem and more. Meets for 12 weeks, minimum 4/max 6 particlpants.
Expertise
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Peer Relationships
Types of Therapy
Coaching
Age
Preteen
Session Cost
$50-$70
Location
Merry Thomas, Ph.D.
17th Street
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Email Merry Thomas about this group or call - (510) 470-7238
Location
Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (510) 470-7238
Merry Thomas
Psychologist, PhD, RN