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I am a California Board of Behavioral Sciences Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I provide therapy and teletherapy (Skype, Facetime, and telephone) for residents of California, and Relationship Coaching internationally. My office is in Walnut Creek, CA, in the San Francisco Bay Area of Central Contra Costa County, which encompasses the cities of Orinda, Lafayette, Concord, Pleasant Hill,

Walnut Creek, Alamo, Danville, and San Ramon. To most people outside of the profession of Mental Health, there is a great deal of confusion and misunderstanding about what the various titles, degrees, and designations mean, and what the actual scopes of practice are. Psychotherapy or Therapy - (psycho means mind, and therapy is a healing process) - is a label given to the process of a licensed professional working directly with a client (or patient)–who can be an individual, a couple, a family, or a group—traditionally face to face, but now also via telephone, and internet, to help sort through, provide support for and hopefully resolve a variety of issues that are challenging the client. This process has also been called ‘counseling’ in the past, and is still often (though technically incorrectly) referred to as such by both professionals and the general public. Therapist, Psychotherapist, Coach, Counselor, Psychologist, Psychiatrist - are all terms used to identify the professional working in this or similar process with the client/patient. Professional coaches and counselors are not licensed to engage in ‘psychotherapy’ with their clients. These professions are basically to provide hands-on, here and now strategies and support toward specific goals (coaching), and guidance and support–typically with a specific issue, ex.- addiction, grief, anger, etc., and often in group settings–(counseling). Many K-12 schools have couselors, some of whom are licensed psychotherapists, but most of whom focus primarily on academic issues. A Psychotherapist (often just referred to as a Therapist) is a professional licensed by the state in which they work, who is specifically qualified–by virtue of his or her education and State license–to engage in psychotherapy with his or her clients (patients). This professional can be a Psychiatrist, a Psychologist, or a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). who has specialized in psychology (the study of the mind), and is generally responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and prescribing medication for his or her patients. Psychiatrists are psychotherapists because they can and sometimes do engage in the process of psychotherapy with their patients. in the field of psychology and has qualified for a State license as a Psychologist. Many psychologists are engaged in research, and others are often responsible for testing and assessment of their clients/patients. As with psychiatrists, psychologists can and sometimes do engage in the process of psychotherapy with their clients/patients, and when they do, are also referred to as psychotherapists. Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) - is someone who has earned a Master’s Degree in the field of psychology and has qualified for a State license as a Marriage and Family Therapist. This designation qualifies the professional to practice psychotherapy specifically as it impacts the client’s relationships. These relationships can and do include relationship with self, with romantic partners, with families, and the client’s relationships within the arenas of work, education, friendships, and social circles. Many people understandably are confused by the name of the license, which implies that these therapists work only within the scope of marriage and family issues. Most are surprised to discover that the scope is actually much broader than that. Another confusion also frequently arises around the designation of therapist versus counselor, and for good reason. The previous license designation for this work was called Marriage, Family, and Child Counselor (MFCC), and while the nature of the work and scope of practice did not change, the name of the license did - to its current designation, Marriage and Family Therapist. The key here is the designation of ‘therapist’ as opposed to ‘counselor.’ The change in designation was to more correctly and consistently indentify the work and scope of the practitioner. Just as with Psychiatrists, and Psychologists, MFT’s are qualified and licensed to practice psychotherapy. They also often work in other areas like psycho-education–typically educating groups about psychological issues (ex. - parents, students, businesses, etc.) While a bit lengthy, I hope that this summary is helpful to you both in better understanding the terms and concepts, and in better determining professionals most likely to meet your needs.

07/12/2024

'An Old Guy in Europe' - Episode 5: My First Day in Portugal In this week's Episode 5 of 'An Old Guy in Europe,' I share a bit of the journey I took on my first day arriving in Portugal, from San Francisco, California ...

07/12/2024

Episode 5 of ‘An Old Guy in Europe,’ “My First Day in Portugal” - is now playing on a screen near you.

'An Old Guy in Europe' - Episode 4: GMP Interview 2 - More Moving from California to Portugal

07/05/2024

Episode 4 of 'An Old Guy in Europe' is now playing at a screen near you!
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'An Old Guy in Europe' - Episode 4: GMP Interview 2 - More Moving from California to Portugal This episode features my second interview on the Good Morning Portugal Show with Carl Munson, on 16 November 2021, where I continue from Episode 3 sharing my...

07/05/2024

Episode 4 of 'An Old Guy in Europe' is now playing at a screen near you!

06/27/2024

‘An Old Guy in Europe’ Episode 3 premieres tomorrow! In the first of two interviews on Good Morning Portugal, I share my experience of finding and moving to Portugal and Ericeira. Please join me.
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06/24/2024

Great launch on Friday. Thank you to everyone who joined the premiere to see Episodes 1 & 2 of 'An Old Guy in Europe,' and those who Liked, Commented and Subscribed. If you haven't already, please take a look ...

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Episode 3 this Friday.

06/21/2024

'An Old Guy in Europe' Premiere Episodes 1 & 2 are now officially available for viewing on YouTube.
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06/20/2024

Welcome to 'An Old Guy in Europe.' On this channel I share my (and others') experiences of moving to, living in and travelling through Portugal and Europe. I publish new episodes every Friday on YouTube. If you enjoy these episodes, please like and subscribe.

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11/22/2023

A small reminder for the Holidays
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Fa-la-la-la-la ... Another Perspective of the Holidays

“’Tis the season to be jolly ...”
.. and many of us are - some because we are always inclined to be regardless of the season, some because ‘the holidays’ remind and inspire us, and some because we see the value of finding our way here at this time of the year even if ‘other’ circumstances in our lives and the world may not point us in this direction.

Another truth for many, is that this can be and often is one of the most challenging and difficult times of the year. One’s ‘life circumstances’ and the state of the world generally do not take a break and declare a holiday simply because it’s December. In fact, there are many pressures that add to our stress because it’s ‘the holidays.’

There is the pressure to be ‘happy/joyful/loving/generous,’ and so on, despite what might be going on in our personal lives. There may be additional pressure from this because we can’t or don’t feel it’s right to tell others of our struggles when we’re all supposed to be “jolly” and making others jolly as well. There may be pressures around finances and not having even enough for ourselves, perhaps to even pay the bills, much less to buy presents, and to be generous to those ‘less fortunate.’ Tensions within families can reach breaking points because of these and other pressures, and many face let-down and disappointment in the face of how things ‘really’ are, as opposed to how the image and expectation of the season imagines them.

So, the question is how do we navigate our way through this season in the face of many of us struggling.

For those of us who are struggling, sometimes it helps just knowing we are not alone, we are not the only ones struggling. We might seek outside support through psychotherapy or support groups, or finding the people close to us who we trust, and telling them the truth about our struggles. We can read about how others worked their way through impossible odds, or about how we might help our selves. Many find solace through faith in their spiritual beliefs. There is tremendous power in being of service to others - maybe, rather than buying gifts for our family when we’re struggling for money, we, as a family, volunteer to serve food to hungry and homeless, or visit a hospital to share love and read stories or play with the patients who are not at home for their holiday. It is my experience, that when we give of ourselves, we tend to forget our own problems, at least for a while, feel better, and sometimes even gain more appreciation for what we do have.

For those of us who are fortunate enough to have lives that are full and satisfying and that feel safe, perhaps we can be more sensitive to the struggles of others, especially our friends and loved ones - to be quicker to ask how they’re doing, and to be willing to really listen to their struggles. Maybe we can offer help in the way of providing food, or gifts, or simply warm accepting hearts and our love and friendship. The point is to pay just a bit more attention to what may be just underneath the ‘trying’ to be joyful, and then to offer whatever we can to help support our loved ones. Notice I said ‘support’ and not ‘fix.’ We may not be able to make their struggles go away, but we most definitely can ease the burden by offering our love and understanding, sometimes material resources, our ‘support,’ to them.

Either way, talking with our family and others about the ‘truth’ of ours and their situations, creating ideas and making decisions on how to best approach these holidays in ways that are satisfying and comforting ... and hopefully more joyful ... and sharing our experience–whatever that may be, should contribute to making the holidays the best they can be for everyone.

With this in mind, please take good care of yourselves and those you love. Reach out and remind yourselves that we are not alone, and can both offer and receive help to and from each other. I believe this is the essence of the Holidays, regardless of ‘circumstances.’

And please have a safe holiday.
Boas festas e feliz natal.

10/01/2023

10 Simple Steps to Immediately Reduce Stress

10 Simple Steps to Immediately Reduce Stress 10 Simple Steps to Immediately Reduce Stress (I mean it! It takes only 30 seconds to a minute.) JWHolley, M.A., Marriage and Family Therapist www.jwholley.com

01/16/2022

The power is yours…

11/07/2021

What you think, you become. Your thoughts about your reality determine your reality. Be grateful, be well. 🙏😌❤️

06/26/2021

Wish it were so. Working toward this reality.

03/19/2021

We annually designate a day to honor Earth, for mothers, fathers, grandparents, and so many more, but hardly anyone I have asked has ever heard that we also annually designate a day to honor Peace. Did YOU know? If not, now you do. Sep. 21, every year for 40 years.

Peace One Day in association with United Nations Human Rights are delighted to announce that Madame Gandhi , Artist & Activist, will be participating at the Anti-Racism Live Global Digital Experience on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21 March.

Watch the free broadcast and register for more info at peaceoneday.org

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