I am a licensed clinical psychologist in California with over 20 years of experience providing therapy to individuals and couples. I've also worked in family clinics, hospitals, substance abuse recovery programs, and college counseling centers. I have experience in helping clients with stress, depression, anxiety, lgbtq+ related issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
CA Psychologist 19279
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Dr. Riley is excellent
Written on Feb 11, 2025 after therapy with Sean for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Dr. Riley has been wonderful and I've had the best experience out of the many therapist I've seen in the last couple of years. He is attentive and listens to everything I have to say.
Written on Feb 10, 2025 after therapy with Sean for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and coping with life changes
Dr. Riley is honest and caring. He is very upfront about his clinical expertise as well as the areas he doesn't have experience in. A good therapist should learn what your needs are and explain if they can meet them , what therapy with them will look like, or if you should keep searching, Dr Riley does that. He is very interested in you getting the right care. That being said most of us have complex needs and Dr. Riley can almost certainly provide insight and helpful advice.
Written on Feb 06, 2025 after therapy with Sean for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
So far I have had three sessions as a first time therapy patient and it was the best decision to finally choose. It’s been a long time coming and as a mid 20’s guy I finally feel some sense of being able to understand myself a little more.
Written on Jan 24, 2025 after therapy with Sean for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and anger management