Santa Rosa Psychotherapist

Ben Schwarcz, MA, MFT

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Santa Rosa Psychotherapist Office
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My office is centrally located near downtown Santa Rosa, California --
providing both short and long term therapy for individuals, couples, families, and adolescents.

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

I provide active, empathic listening, and honest, direct feedback when appropriate. The real relationship between therapist and client is necessary for healing and growth to take place.

My goal is to provide you with the best tools to get what you need and desire in your life.

Professional Work Experience and Training

Bay Area Cities Served

3452 Mendocino Avenue, Suite C

Santa Rosa, California 95403

Local Map

Here is a partial list of some of the 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.

Ben's approach to psychotherapy

Transpersonal Psychotherapy - integrating 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.

What is Transpersonal Psychotherapy?

Transpersonal Psychotherapy holds the perspective that we are comprised of many levels of "reality" including the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual -- and that the spiritual identity or soul is the core or essential Self. The awareness of the Self can be known and experienced but not analyzed or quantified. When we discover and forgive the blocks to the awareness of the essential Self -- guilt, shame, trauma, unwanted anger, tension, fear - we begin the healing process and begin to experience true happiness and self-acceptance. Therapy helps us learn to embrace all parts of ourselves, 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
Social Phobia
Specific Phobias (Fear of dogs or spiders or heights for example)
Anxiety Disorders
HSP's (Highly Sensitive People - Coping with a harsh environment)
Spiritual issues : Meaning, Purpose, Inner Guidance, Spiritual Awakening/Spiritual Emergence, and Altered States of Consciousness
Psychosomatic Issues (Physical problems with an 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
Trauma
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Challenging teenagers
Children and Families
Stress Management
Anger Problems
Identity issues
Life transitions
Grief and Loss
Relationship problems
Couples Therapy
EMDR

The fee for a 50 minute session is $120

Appointments may be made via the internet!

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.