W. Craig McDermit, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
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1855 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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I'm a "seasoned" psychologist in practice for 40 years. I enjoy working with people from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds and have always preferred having a "general practice" which allows addressing a wide range of personal concerns. While each individual requires a unique approach; the transformative power of therapy is rooted in the trusting relationship that evolves between you & I. It's the alliance between us which helps you become the person you aspire to be. The work is serious but also allows for having a bit of fun while seeking the most gratifying life to foster a sense of fulfilling purpose for yourself.
My specialization is in helping you discover your unique identity & purpose for your life. There is no "one size fits all." Your "custom-tailored" therapy requires an active alliance to discover what solutions will work for you. Your proactive participation and feedback which involves allowing me to "know you" are essential to you finding your life's path.
My office resembles an ethnic art museum. One client described his experience as "walking into a movie." Personalized customization allows options for a friendly dog receptionist (or not); "walk &talk" for those, who think better on their feet; tele-therapy via computer; and dream analysis for those, who are interested.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Venmo
Insurance
- Anthem | Elevance
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross
- ChoiceCare Network
- First Health
- Great-West Life
- Health Net
- Humana
- MagnaCare
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- MHN | Health Net
- MultiPlan
- TRICARE
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W. Craig McDermit, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Qualifications
- Psychologist: W. Craig McDermit
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY7251 W. Craig McDermit
- Attended California School of Professional Psychology, Graduated 1980
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W. Craig McDermit, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Emotional Disturbance
- Substance Use
- LGBTQ+
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Authenticity: Do I act in accordance w/ my values
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Individuation: What values define my sense of self
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Medical Detox
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex Therapy
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
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Psychologist, PhD
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Body Positivity ,
Cancer ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied ,
Transgender Allied ,
Veterans
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Body Positivity ,
Cancer ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied ,
Transgender Allied ,
Veterans
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dream analysis is available.
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Jungian
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
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W. Craig McDermit, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Groups
Clinical Supervision Group for Therapists
The group is available to any licensed mental health professional seeking a supportive environment of peers to help foster their own continuing development of clinical expertise and personal therapeutic style. It provides a safe, non-judgemental space to examine how to respond most effectively with particularly challenging clients, who can often elicit our own counter-transference and thwart the progress in therapy. Individual supervision is also available in person or via computer. Feel free to inquire.
Expertise
Behavioral Issues
Career Counseling
Relationship Issues
Types of Therapy
Person-Centered
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$50-$80
Location
Private Practice Office of Dr. McDermit
1855 Hayes St
San Francisco, CA 94117
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