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, couples, 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 Henry is a very knowledgeable therapist that provides a safe space to listen to what is going on in my life and how I process things. I would like more pointed advice or things to work on outside of therapy but at this time we have only had a few sessions and I’m very satisfied with his ability to listen and be non judgmental to my unique situation. I look forward to continuing my current therapy journey with him.
Written on Dec 05, 2024 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
John changed my life. He listened and heard my situation. In the end, I turned it around and showed up as a better person.
Not only am I thankful for that. It’s given people around me so much more joy.
Written on Nov 22, 2024 after therapy with John for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
I can’t say enough good things about John Henry. He has been helping me for several months with several things and his guidance, and expertise have been great. He has helped me grow as person with everything I’m dealing with in my present life. In my personal opinion he’s a great therapist.
Written on Nov 21, 2024 after therapy with John for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
I can’t express enough how grateful I am for the incredible support I’ve received from my therapist. No matter what challenges or obstacles I face, he always knows exactly how to guide me through with compassion, wisdom, and insight. His ability to provide clarity and support is unmatched, and I truly can’t imagine navigating life without him. He has been a constant source of strength and understanding, and I feel more empowered in every aspect of my life thanks to his guidance. Highly recommend!
Written on Oct 21, 2024 after therapy with John for 2 years and 4 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
Hes gentle and understanding, a good guide if your really struggling to find your way.
Written on Sep 17, 2024 after therapy with John for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder,
John is a great therapist, I look forward to our session every week and he has helped me become more self aware.
Written on May 24, 2024 after therapy with John for 2 years and 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd