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Kenneth Perlmutter
Psychologist, PhD

Kenneth Perlmutter

Psychologist, PhD

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
1800 Lincoln Ave, Suite 200, San Rafael, CA 94901
Let's Connect (415) 787-4610
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I have worked more than 30 years w individuals & families with serious psychological and relational problems including the mood, behavior and substance problems that tear families apart. I help individuals and families navigate the perilous course of finding solutions while we work to improve serenity and sanity for all. Individual work is relational w/psychodynamic and a Real World approach. I have developed the “Stress-Induced Impaired Coping" model for family system distress and recovery. See my 2019 book: “Freedom From Family Dysfunction: A Guide for Families Battling Addiction or Mental Illness.” http://bit.ly/FreedomFamHC
Effective therapy relies on a working alliance based on dignity and trust. That is the focus of our initial sessions, whether we're meeting individually or as a family. My approach employs family systems and relational psychodynamic theories, to promote inner or system balance. Many of my client/families face addiction or more severe psychiatric diagnoses.
Contact me and we’ll chat at no charge about your situation and make an initial plan. Sometimes one of the advanced clinicians I supervise, or another staffer whom I've trained, provide a good fit. When possible we employ a model in which one of us treats the family and others treat some of the individuals. We communicate closely and it's all under 1 roof,
Call or Kenneth Perlmutter now for a free 15 minute consultation - (415) 787-4610

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Family Recovery Institute

1800 Lincoln Ave

Suite 200

San Rafael, CA 94901 map

(415) 787-4610
Office now open w/clear Covid safety protocols. Remote meeting remains an option for all patients via telephone or secure video link.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Codependency and Family Conflict 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (415) 787-4610
Photo of Kenneth Perlmutter, Psychologist, PhD

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Family Recovery Institute

1800 Lincoln Ave

Suite 200

San Rafael, CA 94901 map

(415) 787-4610
Office now open w/clear Covid safety protocols. Remote meeting remains an option for all patients via telephone or secure video link.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Codependency and Family Conflict 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Wire

Insurance

  • Single case agreements arranged
  • Super bills provided .ppo submissions
  • Out of Network
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Kenneth Perlmutter
Psychologist, PhD
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (415) 787-4610
Photo of Kenneth Perlmutter, Psychologist, PhD
Kenneth Perlmutter
Psychologist, PhD
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (415) 787-4610

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY25112 Kenneth Perlmutter
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 36 years
  • Attended San Francisco Prof'l School Psychology, Graduated 2005
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Int'l Assn Family Addiction Prof'ls Credential Chair / 2015
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Kenneth Perlmutter
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (415) 787-4610
Photo of Kenneth Perlmutter, Psychologist, PhD
Kenneth Perlmutter
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (415) 787-4610

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Codependency
  • Family Conflict

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Adoption
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Positivity
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Child
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Divorce
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Internet Addiction
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Psychosis
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Video Game Addiction
  • Wounded Family Systems
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Kenneth Perlmutter
Psychologist, PhD
Do these issues align with your needs? or (415) 787-4610
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Kenneth Perlmutter
Psychologist, PhD
Do these issues align with your needs? or (415) 787-4610

3 Endorsements

Kevin Lecy
Kevin Lecy
PsychologistPsyD
Dr. Perlmutter is a highly knowledgeable, fun, and effective psychologist. He cares deeply about you and your family's health and he means business when it comes to getting results.
Muir Wood Teen Treatment - MH & Substance Use
Muir Wood Teen Treatment - MH & Substance Use
Treatment Center
Dr. Perlmutter is an exceptional clinician and a foremost expert on treating family systems. Highly recommended.
Dylan Kersh
Dylan Kersh
Marriage & Family TherapistMAMEdLMFT
Kenneth is the foremost expert in family systems therapy in the Bay Area. He helps families heal! I've worked with him for many years and credit him with so much of my growth. He is intelligent, a great communicator, authentic, and has a huge heart!

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino
Native American

I also speak

Some Spanish

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino
Native American

I also speak

Some Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
Photo of Kenneth Perlmutter, Psychologist, PhD
Kenneth Perlmutter
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (415) 787-4610
Photo of Kenneth Perlmutter, Psychologist, PhD
Kenneth Perlmutter
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (415) 787-4610

Groups

Location

Primary Location

Family Recovery Institute

1800 Lincoln Ave

Suite 200

San Rafael, CA 94901

(415) 787-4610
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Office now open w/clear Covid safety protocols. Remote meeting remains an option for all patients via telephone or secure video link.
Photo of Kenneth Perlmutter, Psychologist, PhD
Kenneth Perlmutter
Psychologist, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (415) 787-4610
"
Office now open w/clear Covid safety protocols. Remote meeting remains an option for all patients via telephone or secure video link.
Photo of Kenneth Perlmutter, Psychologist, PhD
Kenneth Perlmutter
Psychologist, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (415) 787-4610