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Dr. Douglas Vakoch - Anxiety and Depression
Psychologist, PhD

Dr. Douglas Vakoch - Anxiety and Depression

Psychologist, PhD

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
33 Endorsed
1918 Bonita Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
Let's Connect (510) 298-5657
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When you’re feeling anxious or depressed, there are concrete steps you can take to turn things around. In therapy, you’ll learn new skills to deal with your problems head on. By practicing these skills a half hour each day, you’ll learn to stop overthinking and to start treating yourself more kindly, with more energy to take on the day-to-day challenges of life. It takes courage to start therapy. The very fact that you’re considering it probably means you’re getting ready to make some significant changes in your life. If you’re like most people I work with, you’ll discover you are capable of so much more than you’ve ever imagined.
Throughout our weekly therapy sessions, I will support you. I will encourage you. Sometimes I’ll even push you to do things that will make you feel proud of yourself. Our motto at Green Psychotherapy is "Your Life. Your Future." You are the final authority in your life, and we’ll work together to help you meet your goals and live the life you want.
My approach to therapy is to understand and accept you as you are right now, creating a safe space where you can figure out where you want to go from here. We’ll work together as you get ready to make the sometimes tough (and rewarding) changes that will give you a better life. Call for a free, 15-minute phone consultation. I look forward to talking soon.
Call or Dr. Douglas Vakoch - Anxiety and Depression now for a free 15 minute consultation - (510) 298-5657

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1918 Bonita Avenue

Berkeley, CA 94704 map

(510) 298-5657

815 Hyde Street

San Francisco, CA 94109 map

I offer telehealth sessions throughout California. You are the final authority in your life, and we'll work together to meet your goals.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Mood Disorders 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
I offer telehealth sessions throughout California. Our motto at Green Psychotherapy is 'Your Life. Your Future.'
Dr. Douglas Vakoch - Anxiety and Depression
Let's Connect (510) 298-5657
Photo of Douglas Vakoch - Dr. Douglas Vakoch - Anxiety and Depression, Psychologist, PhD

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1918 Bonita Avenue

Berkeley, CA 94704 map

(510) 298-5657

815 Hyde Street

San Francisco, CA 94109 map

I offer telehealth sessions throughout California. You are the final authority in your life, and we'll work together to meet your goals.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Mood Disorders 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
I offer telehealth sessions throughout California. Our motto at Green Psychotherapy is 'Your Life. Your Future.'
Dr. Douglas Vakoch - Anxiety and Depression

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Check, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Blue Shield
  • Blue Shield MHSA
  • Humana
  • Magellan
  • Managed Health Network (MHN)
  • Optum
  • TRICARE
  • TRICARE-West
  • Out of Network
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I will bill your insurance directly.
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Dr. Douglas Vakoch - Anxiety and Depression
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 298-5657
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I will bill your insurance directly.
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Dr. Douglas Vakoch - Anxiety and Depression
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 298-5657

Qualifications

    Psychologist: Douglas Vakoch

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 20394 Douglas Vakoch
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Stony Brook University, PhD, Graduated 1996
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Climate Psychology Alliance
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I completed my PhD in 1996 at Stony Brook University, one of the nation's leading training programs in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). As a professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies, I have trained the next generation of psychotherapists.
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Dr. Douglas Vakoch - Anxiety and Depression
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 298-5657
"
I completed my PhD in 1996 at Stony Brook University, one of the nation's leading training programs in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). As a professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies, I have trained the next generation of psychotherapists.
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Dr. Douglas Vakoch - Anxiety and Depression
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 298-5657

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Mood Disorders

Expertise

  • Bisexual
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Procrastination
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Veterans
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When you're feeling anxious or depressed, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) provides you with new skills to deal with your problems head on. By practicing these skills a half hour each day, you'll learn to stop overthinking and to start treating yourself more kindly, with more energy to take on the day-to-day challenges of life.
Photo of Douglas Vakoch - Dr. Douglas Vakoch - Anxiety and Depression, Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Douglas Vakoch - Anxiety and Depression
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 298-5657
"
When you're feeling anxious or depressed, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) provides you with new skills to deal with your problems head on. By practicing these skills a half hour each day, you'll learn to stop overthinking and to start treating yourself more kindly, with more energy to take on the day-to-day challenges of life.
Photo of Douglas Vakoch - Dr. Douglas Vakoch - Anxiety and Depression, Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Douglas Vakoch - Anxiety and Depression
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 298-5657

33 Endorsements

Patricia (Tricia) Ellis-Christensen
Patricia (Tricia) Ellis-Christensen
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
Dr. Vakoch is an excellent practitioner, well worth seeing when you are having difficulties.
Leland van den Daele
Leland van den Daele
PsychologistMSPhDFACP
Nature and the lifeworld are foundational to mental health, happiness, and the joy of being. Few therapists place this reality near the center of their practice. Dr Vakoch is rare among his peers to possess unequivocal grounding in this foundation. During ...

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

HIV / AIDS Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

HIV / AIDS Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Ecotherapy
  • Existential
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Nature Therapy
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Strength-Based
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I use two related forms of therapy with clients who feel anxious or depressed. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps you see how your anxiety or depression is caused by overthinking. Mindfulness meditation helps you let go of this critical self-talk. You'll learn to replace your negative thoughts with an empowering vision of a better future, so you can have the fulfilling life you want and deserve.
Photo of Douglas Vakoch - Dr. Douglas Vakoch - Anxiety and Depression, Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Douglas Vakoch - Anxiety and Depression
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 298-5657
"
I use two related forms of therapy with clients who feel anxious or depressed. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps you see how your anxiety or depression is caused by overthinking. Mindfulness meditation helps you let go of this critical self-talk. You'll learn to replace your negative thoughts with an empowering vision of a better future, so you can have the fulfilling life you want and deserve.
Photo of Douglas Vakoch - Dr. Douglas Vakoch - Anxiety and Depression, Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Douglas Vakoch - Anxiety and Depression
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 298-5657

Location

Primary Location

1918 Bonita Avenue

Berkeley, CA 94704

(510) 298-5657

Additional Location

815 Hyde Street

San Francisco, CA 94109

(510) 298-5657
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I offer telehealth sessions throughout California. You are the final authority in your life, and we'll work together to meet your goals.
Photo of Douglas Vakoch - Dr. Douglas Vakoch - Anxiety and Depression, Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Douglas Vakoch - Anxiety and Depression
Psychologist, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (510) 298-5657
"
I offer telehealth sessions throughout California. You are the final authority in your life, and we'll work together to meet your goals.
Photo of Douglas Vakoch - Dr. Douglas Vakoch - Anxiety and Depression, Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Douglas Vakoch - Anxiety and Depression
Psychologist, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (510) 298-5657