
Dr. Mark Chofla | Empathy Therapy
Psychiatrist, DO (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Martinez, CA 94553
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Dr. Mark Chofla is a board-certified psychiatrist and physician who completed his specialty residency at Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center. He earned his medical degree from Midwestern University – Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine after receiving his B.S. in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from UC Davis.
Dr. Chofla founded Empathy Therapy to deliver statewide psychiatric and therapy services via telehealth. He now serves clients in Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Hercules, Martinez, throughout Contra Costa County, and across California—with private, integrated care that combines medication support and counseling, without insurance barriers or long waitlists.
With over 26 years of counseling experience, Dr. Chofla believes in each person’s capacity for growth and healing at any age. As a board-certified psychiatrist, he provides both psychotherapy and medication management, offering integrated support tailored to individual needs.
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Finances
Fees
- Initial Session Fee $650
- Standard Visit $350
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
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Dr. Mark Chofla | Empathy Therapy
Psychiatrist, DO
Take the first step to help. Call now - (925) 940-6604
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: California / A8365 Mark Chofla
- In Practice for 23 years
- Midwestern University, D.O., Graduated 2002
- Board Certification by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Membership with Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons of California (OPSC) 2002
Psychiatrist: Mark Chofla
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- ADHD
Expertise
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Illness
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Medication Management
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obesity
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Empathy Therapy
- Executive Coaching
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Schema Therapy
- Strength-Based
Location
Additional Location
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 940-6604Nearby Areas

Dr. Mark Chofla | Empathy Therapy
Psychiatrist, DO
Take the first step to help. Call now - (925) 940-6604