Santa Rosa Psychotherapist

Benjamin Schwarcz, MA, MFT

Welcome to my

Santa Rosa Psychotherapist Office
Web site!

My office is centrally located near downtown Santa Rosa, California --
providing integrative therapy for individuals, couples, families, and adolescents.

My approach to psychotherapy is
client-centered, genuine and, "in-the-moment."

I offer a variety of techniques drawing from holistic approaches to healing, yogic science, mindfulness meditation, and energy psychology, for rapid alleviation of issues.

My goal is to provide you with the best tools to get what you need and desire in your life, and to help you achieve real transformation and healing now.

Professional Work Experience and Training

Directions to my new Santa Rosa Psychotherapist Office

My NEW Santa Rosa psychotherapist office is located at:

509 7th Street

Santa Rosa, California 95401

Bay Area Cities Served

Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Graton, Healdsburg, Windsor, Cotati, Rohnert Park, Cloverdale, Guerneville, Monte Rio, Rio Nido, Occidental, Bodega Bay, Jenner, Tomales, Ukiah, Napa, Calistoga, St. Helena, Vallejo, American Canyon, Petaluma, Novato, San Rafael, Fairfax, San Anselmo, Corte Madera, Greenbrae, Larkspur, Tiburon, Mill Valley, San Francisco, Richmond, Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda.

Santa Rosa Psychotherapist Ben Schwarcz: Approach to Psychotherapy

Transpersonal Psychotherapy - integrating Energy Psychology with Cognitive-Behavioral and Existential-Humanistic therapy. I emphasize present-moment awareness, utilizing the principles of mindfulness and yoga. I view health from a holistic perspective, and utilize a variety of approaches in therapy. The course of treatment is a collaborative process that is designed to suit your particular goals and needs.

Energy Psychology (particularly EFT) ,is the main technique that I use to quickly alleviate even chronic and "deeply ingrained" issues in a fraction of the time that traditional "talk therapy" takes.

EFT is the most versatile, effective and practical method I have ever found for eliminating emotional pain, self-limiting beliefs, and even many physical (somatic) problems.

For more information about developments, research and information about Energy Psychology, visit the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology:

ACEP

ACEP is an international nonprofit organization of licensed mental health professionals and allied energy health practitioners who are dedicated to developing and applying energy psychology methods for the treatment and relief of those suffering from emotional challenges such as addictions & compulsions, anxiety, depression, limiting beliefs, personality disorders, phobias, stress, and trauma. Energy psychology interventions address the human vibrational matrix of three major interacting systems including:

• Energy Pathways – meridians & related acupoints

• Energy Centers – chakras

• Energy Systems – the human biofields that envelop the body

ACEP seeks to establish the credibility and effectiveness of energy psychology through its programs of certification, education, ethics, humanitarian aid and research.

What is Transpersonal Psychotherapy?

Transpersonal Psychotherapy holds the perspective that the awareness of the Self can be known and experienced but not analyzed or quantified. When we clear the blocks to the awareness of the essential Self -- guilt, shame, trauma, unwanted anger, tension, fear - true healing takes place and we experience real happiness and effortless self-acceptance. Therapy helps us learn to identify with the true self, beyond the constructs of the mind, and the constant ups and downs of emotion, thus ending the conflict and drama that keeps us in a state of suffering and despair.

Psychotherapy with adults and adolescents, dealing with the following:

Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Anxiety Disorders
Social Phobia
Specific Phobias (Fear of dogs or spiders or heights for example)
Relationship problems
Couples Therapy
Trauma
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Somatic Problems/Chronic Pain
Spiritual issues : Meaning, Purpose, Inner Guidance, Spiritual Awakening/Spiritual Emergence, and Altered States of Consciousness
Psychosomatic Issues (Physical problems with an unconscious emotional cause)

Meditation Instruction

EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques): An incredibly effective technique for quickly resolving all sorts of issues including trauma, phobias, unresolved emotional issues, never-ending tearfulness, chronic tension, headaches and many other physical problems and pains.

Men's Issues/ Men's Groups
Parenting problems / Conscious Parenting
Challenging teenagers
Stress Management
Anger Problems
Identity issues
Life transitions
Grief and Loss
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

Sessions

Therapy sessions are normally 50 minutes long but longer sessions can be arranged. Most people meet with me weekly, but the frequency can be decided depending on your needs.

Call for a Free Initial 30-Minute Consultation at my Santa Rosa office!

EFT-by-Phone

- just as effective as it is face to face.

Now, no matter where you live, if you have a computer or telephone, you can experience the life-changing personal growth that is possible with this technique. Find out about current special offers for 2010.

Find out more about my EFT Coaching Sessions by Phone

Convenient, Confidential, and Effective

You may be eligible for free psychotherapy if you are the victim of a traumatic crime in the state of California!

What is the Victim Compensation Program (VCP)?

The Victim Compensation Program (VCP) can help victims of violent crime and their families deal with the emotional, physical, and financial aftermath of crime. Victims can apply for compensation by filing an application with the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board (Board), which administers the VCP.

Learn more about the Victim Compensation Program and see if you are eligible.