John Boyce

For nearly 13 years, I worked as a psychotherapist at a mens' long term substance abuse treatment program, The Fellowship Center, Inc. in Escondido California. I obtained several certifications as a drug and alcohol counselor, but I relied primarily on my training as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist to perform individual psychotherapy for residents in the treatment program.

I also have obtained training in Eye Movement Desentitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which I believe provides a robust treatment intervention for trauma. I now have 9 years experience using EMDR both in person and by telehealth with more than one hundred clients.

I also have a strong interest in mindfulness and somatic interventions which I believe are essential in the integration of the treatment of both substance abuse and trauma.

In addition to trauma and substance abuse, I most frequently work with clients suffering from anxiety, depression, or complex grief.

Finally, I enjoy working with clients who are struggling in the midst of major life transitions.

My therapy approach is experiential, humanistic, and somatic. I want my clients to believe that excellent therapy arises from their active participation with me in their therapy work. We engage and explore in the work of therapy together collaboratively.

It is my hope that my clients will feel supported in an atmosphere of kindness and exploration, and in an environment lacking judgment and criticism. I want each of my clients to feel safe in their clinical work with me. If we feel safe when doing the work, all things seem possible.