Discovery Counseling Center
LMFT, PsyD, AMFT
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Couple Sessions $160
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Medi-Cal
- Medicare
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 52317 Christopher Duerrmeier
- In Practice for 55 years
Education and Years In Practice
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- General mental health concerns
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Eating Disorders
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Participants
Communities
I also speak
Age
Participants
Communities
I also speak
Groups
Senior Support Group
A supportive group environment for seniors to feel more connected by helping them gain new ideas on how to cope with challenges commonly faced by seniors including issues of physical and mental health, coping with grief and loss, loneliness, stress, and life transitions. The goals of this group are to create connection, gain insight on common issues, and build resilience and a sense of community. All sessions offered free of charge for Danville residents. Residents from other cities receive first six group sessions at no cost. Afterward, sessions are $40 each, payment for six sessions required upfront. Financial assistance available.
Group Meets
Location
Discovery Counseling Center
115a Town And Country Drive
Danville, CA 94526
LGBTQ+ High School Teen Group
This is a safe, inclusive space specifically for high school-aged teens who identify within the LGBTQ+ community. It’s a place to connect, share experiences, and receive support around LGBTQ+ related issues. Our group fosters a sense of belonging, promoting both personal healing and collective growth through open communication and mutual understanding. All sessions are offered free of charge for Danville residents. Residents from other cities will receive the first six group sessions at no cost. Afterward, sessions are $40 each, with payment for six sessions required upfront. Financial assistance available on a sliding scale for those in need.
Age
Group Meets
Location
Discovery Counseling Center
115a Town And Country Drive
Danville, CA 94526
Grief Group
Join a nurturing space to explore grief through authentic conversation, compassionate listening, and shared creative practices. Our gatherings will include: Thoughtful discussions and weekly exploration topics. Gentle somatic movement and grounding exercises. Poetry and short writing prompts, with an open invitation to share. Insights and practices to engage with grief between sessions. All sessions are offered free of charge for Danville residents. Residents from other cities will receive the first six group sessions at no cost. Afterward, sessions are $40 each, with payment for six sessions required upfront. Financial assistance is available on a sliding scale for those in need.
Expertise
Age
Group Meets
Location
Discovery Counseling Center
115a Town And Country Drive
Danville, CA 94526
Location
Additional Location
17011 Bollinger Canyon Road
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 837-0505