My name is John Henry, M.Ed., LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist). I have practiced as a mental health clinician for thirty-one years. Prior to working in the mental health field, I was an educator for thirteen years. During ten of those thirteen years, I acquired an expertise in early childhood education where I conducted parenting workshops and provided supervision and consultation in early childhood education classrooms. My clinical mental health experience includes working with trauma, LGBQT issues, anxiety, depression, work issues, relationships including couples work, dealing with parenting challenges, and providing consultation for twenty years to teachers in Oakland, California after school programs. I have provided numerous parenting workshops over the years for assisting parents in developing effective communication skills with their children. These workshops included managing the child's behavior, understanding the underlying feelings and meaning of the behavior, and problem resolution. I have extensive work in providing individual, adolescent, family, and adult therapy.
For about twenty-three years, I provided training and supervision to graduate school interns and mental health clinicians.
My experience is varied and across settings. I have worked mostly within a community mental health organization with additional experience in latency age children in a group home setting and as an adolescent and family therapist in a psychiatric hospital setting.
My theoretical approach is psychodynamic that focuses on the clients relationships with others in their life that impact their daily life functioning. Relationships are a key element in how we relate and interact with others. During the sessions, I am compassionate and empathic . I also use eclectic approaches such as trauma focused treatment, cognitive behavioral strategies, family structural work, solution based therapy, and client centered approaches.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Post-traumatic stress, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 31276
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John has helped me a great deal over the past 2 years! It is so nice to know there is someone with not only the expertise but also the human side who can help you navigate life. John encourages me to pose questions and have deep reflection to understand situations with a broader perspective. I am grateful these sessions are available in a variety of platforms. Wish everyone had a “John” in their lives, truly the world would be a better place.
Written on Jan 02, 2024 after therapy with John for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
John exemplifies what it is to be a therapist. He is a mentor. He challenges you without making you uncomfortable, and many times without realizing it until later. He is supportive without judgment and provides fantastic insight.
Written on Dec 27, 2023 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and compassion fatigue
John is very open, friendly, and flexible. He adapts to what each person needs. He borrows tools and concepts from various therapeutic domains without pushing a particular model or framework, which feels so much more free than providers who stick within a given model (ex: CBT). His practice is client-led. He believes we all are the authors of our own lives, and as such, acts as a facilitator rather than a leader. He wants to go where his clients want to go.
Written on Jun 06, 2023 after therapy with John for 8 months on issues concerning lgbt, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
John listen very well and understands the issues and trauma that I have experienced. I love gaining insights into the dynamics at play and help my mental health.
Written on Sep 29, 2022 after therapy with John for 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
John is patient and understanding and a great listener.
Written on May 02, 2022 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and adhd
John is an incredible source of advice, compassion, and help. I'm grateful for his experience and knowledge, and would recommend him to anyone.
Written on Apr 25, 2022 after therapy with John for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd