About Me, Jeannie Wolitzer MFT

About Me
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, California License MFC 45633. I have a Master of Science degree in Counseling from California State University East Bay and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from State University of New York at Stony Brook.

I have training and experience with diverse populations and issues and problems including:

Individuals: depression, anxiety and panic attacks, bipolar disorder, self-esteem, grief and loss, history of physical or sexual trauma, assertiveness skills, relationships.
Aging and Chronic Illness: adapting to life and health changes, limitations and losses; tools to reduce emotional suffering and to increase scope of constructive life; support of relationships and family members.
Families: communication, blended families, LGBTQ family challenges

My therapy approach borrows from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as a variety of other theories. I am flexible and collaborative in determining what works best for each client as an individual. My therapy style reflects my belief that the most important ingredients in therapy are warmth, acceptance, respect and at least a dash of humor.

I find that raising three children has enriched my training and education with the wisdom and perspective that life experience brings. I also hold a Master of Science degree in Computer Science and had a career in that field previous to my work as a therapist.

I am truly gratified by my career and I find deep satisfaction in my work as a therapist. It is an honor to get to know and appreciate each client.

Getting old is like climbing a mountain; you get a little out of breath, but the view is much better!”- Ingrid Bergman