Castro Valley
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PhD, LMFT
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Ronald Mah

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PhD, LMFT

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2 Endorsed
Castro Valley, CA 94546
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Available online via secure app for all California clients. Experienced (1994 licensed) straight-forward honest work with clients. No therapy gameplaying. Therapy starts w/ a mutual commitment to work together w/ honesty & trust. I work w/ you as a real person to help you do the work you need. I will not try to fit you into some theory or what I think you should be, but I am compassionately direct, while making it work for you. Theories can be useful, but people are unique, while I seek the logic of how you came to be, including to be in the relationships you are in. To grow, heal, & flourish, I WILL challenge you... respectfully!
Yup, that's me!
If relevant I will help you find your connections to theories but never to minimize you or my conception of your reality. I accept who and what you are as a basic foundation in the therapy. Being happy, getting better, recovering, & growing are not unsolvable mysteries. We will work together to help you make sense of all of it to become who you want to be.
Becoming comes from more self-awareness of your feelings, thoughts, & behavior; consciously experiencing processes of daily living; & going through w/assistance, the sometimes painful and frightening process of growth... to move towards a more complete & fulfilling life as an individual, partner, parent, family member, friend, colleague, & community member.
Call or Ronald Mah now for a free 15 minute consultation - (510) 390-7434

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Castro Valley, CA 94546

(510) 390-7434
My website
Go to www.RonaldMah.com & follow link "Is Therapy Using Videoconferencing Different? Difficult? An Option An Option During the Pandemic"
I specialize in Family Conflict, Child and Emotional Disturbance 
$250 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (510) 390-7434
Photo of Ronald Mah, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PhD, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Castro Valley, CA 94546

(510) 390-7434
My website
Go to www.RonaldMah.com & follow link "Is Therapy Using Videoconferencing Different? Difficult? An Option An Option During the Pandemic"
I specialize in Family Conflict, Child and Emotional Disturbance 
$250 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $250
  • Couple Sessions $250
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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Trust-based sliding scale- as you value the therapy, I do my best to respect and accommodate your budget. Let me know what you can do and I'll try to make it work. While I value myself, I'm more invested in our relationship- your benefit, healing, growth, or change than the fee.
Photo of Ronald Mah, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PhD, LMFT
Ronald Mah
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PhD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 390-7434
"
Trust-based sliding scale- as you value the therapy, I do my best to respect and accommodate your budget. Let me know what you can do and I'll try to make it work. While I value myself, I'm more invested in our relationship- your benefit, healing, growth, or change than the fee.
Photo of Ronald Mah, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PhD, LMFT
Ronald Mah
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PhD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 390-7434

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / MFT32136 Ronald Mah

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 32 years
  • Attended Western Institute for Social Research, Graduated 1991

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Western Institute for Social Science PhD Higher Educ./Social Change / 2013
  • Certificate from UC Berkeley School of Education / 1976
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I've taught & then headed a Masters of Psychology program since 1991, offered psychotherapy workshops & consulting, supervised multiple trainee, intern, & associate therapists, written extensively on therapy- particularly couples, served on local & state association board of directors.
Photo of Ronald Mah, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PhD, LMFT
Ronald Mah
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PhD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 390-7434
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I've taught & then headed a Masters of Psychology program since 1991, offered psychotherapy workshops & consulting, supervised multiple trainee, intern, & associate therapists, written extensively on therapy- particularly couples, served on local & state association board of directors.
Photo of Ronald Mah, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PhD, LMFT
Ronald Mah
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PhD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 390-7434

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Family Conflict
  • Child
  • Emotional Disturbance

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Experienced with video conferencing for therapy
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infidelity
  • Internet Addiction
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sports Performance
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Teen Violence
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Video Game Addiction
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You, your life, & your relationships are logical consequences of everything you've experienced. Figuring out "how" & "what" leads to "why," not for excuses, but for understanding & compassion for self; AND how to get to the life you'd like to have. Anything & everything has to do with everything: logically, emotionally, spiritually, culturally, & socially. It all matters & is doable.
Photo of Ronald Mah, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PhD, LMFT
Ronald Mah
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PhD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 390-7434
"
You, your life, & your relationships are logical consequences of everything you've experienced. Figuring out "how" & "what" leads to "why," not for excuses, but for understanding & compassion for self; AND how to get to the life you'd like to have. Anything & everything has to do with everything: logically, emotionally, spiritually, culturally, & socially. It all matters & is doable.
Photo of Ronald Mah, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PhD, LMFT
Ronald Mah
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PhD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 390-7434

2 Endorsements

Victor Bloomberg, EdD, LCSW
Victor Bloomberg, EdD, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW
Karrin Cheifetz
Karrin Cheifetz
Pre-Licensed Professional
Ronald Mah combines deep clinical experience with humor, authenticity, and refreshing directness. He speaks plainly about complex relational and cultural dynamics while remaining grounded and steady. His wisdom continues to shape how I approach the work.

Client Focus

Age

Toddler , 
Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Age

Toddler , 
Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • adaptive approaches according to client needs
  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Reality Therapy
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Transpersonal
  • Trauma Focused
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Withholding observations, opinions, insights, & feedback can be condescending AND frustrating to clients, so I am open & direct rather than patronizing & disrespectful of their capacity & need for honest feedback. This requires skills to communicate clearly & compassionately. Beyond listening, I ask, dig, prompt, & challenge, but to prompt self-awareness and realization/insight to empower them.
Photo of Ronald Mah, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PhD, LMFT
Ronald Mah
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PhD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 390-7434
"
Withholding observations, opinions, insights, & feedback can be condescending AND frustrating to clients, so I am open & direct rather than patronizing & disrespectful of their capacity & need for honest feedback. This requires skills to communicate clearly & compassionately. Beyond listening, I ask, dig, prompt, & challenge, but to prompt self-awareness and realization/insight to empower them.
Photo of Ronald Mah, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PhD, LMFT
Ronald Mah
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PhD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 390-7434

Location

Primary Location

Castro Valley, CA 94546

(510) 390-7434

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Go to www.RonaldMah.com & follow link "Is Therapy Using Videoconferencing Different? Difficult? An Option An Option During the Pandemic"
Photo of Ronald Mah, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PhD, LMFT
Ronald Mah
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PhD, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (510) 390-7434
"
Go to www.RonaldMah.com & follow link "Is Therapy Using Videoconferencing Different? Difficult? An Option An Option During the Pandemic"
Photo of Ronald Mah, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PhD, LMFT
Ronald Mah
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PhD, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (510) 390-7434