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I’ve worked in Chemical Dependency for 20 years. I’ve learned that my clients thrive when they feel supported by their therapist, feel comfortable with being who they are, and encouraged to meet their goals.
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Marvin West
Therapist(He him)
10 years of experience
- Virtual
- Substance use / addiction, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Trauma, PTSD
- Individual therapy, Family therapy
My approach to therapy
You are a star, and no star is the same!
By integrating various therapeutic techniques, I can address your needs as well as your readiness for change while fostering a supportive and non-judgmental environment. Drawing from a broad spectrum of therapy modalities allows me to design individualized plans that align with your unique experiences, cultural background, and personal goals.
What you can expect from me
I help clients to acknowledge what has worked in their lives as well as what they could do differently in order to achieve their stated goals
About me
- I identify asBlack or African descent, Cisgender Man
- My style isDirect, Empowering, Warm
Qualification and insurance
- Years of experience10 years of experience
- TrainingMA (Master of Arts) at California Institute of Integral Studies
- License typeLMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
- Licensed in
- Insurance acceptedAetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
Care details
- Top specialtiesSubstance use / addiction, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Trauma, PTSD
- More specialtiesAnxiety, Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues
- Therapy methodsBehavior Modification, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Structural Family, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Care typesIndividual therapy, Family therapy
- Ages servedSeniors, Adults
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish