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You’ve spent years taking care of everyone else—now it’s time to take care of yourself and deal with the stress, trauma, or transitions making you tired. Stop managing symptoms and start mastering your mind with brain-based strategies designed to turn chaos into clarity. As a former pastor and therapist with 38 years of experience, I provide a rare blend of clinical expertise and Christian faith-based care. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, ADHD, or retirement, you deserve a seasoned guide who understands your values. Experience peace through convenient Zoom sessions anywhere in California. You matter. Let's get started! Discover life-changing therapy from your home or office. Our tailored approach empowers parents of ADHD kids/teens, business leaders with ADHD, and veterans with PTSD through advanced technologies available to you for home use. Cognitive assessments, CES CalmBox, infrared light therapy are available for some clients. Experienced. Modern therapy. Faith-Based & Practical: As a former pastor and licensed therapist, I offer Christian-centered counseling grounded in compassion and experience, combined with the most advanced tools for anxiety or stress. I also help clergy facing burnout or church-related wounds. Let’s rebuild purpose, strength, and connection. Reach out today—I’d be honored to help you. Specialties: Anxiety. ADHD. Christian Counseling. Trauma and PTSD. Marriage issues. Church Hurt or Burnout. I provide solutions for fast relief including personal neuro-modulation technologies. Founder or CalmWaves Brain Health and Performance, LLC. Online Therapy from anywhere in California. Call or email now. Personal response to your text or email within 24 hours. Credentials & Experience: Over 35 years serving California. Get a New Perspective, Heal Your Spirit, Soul, and Brain, change Your Life!
"Owner of CalmWaves Brain Performance, LLC. Strategic Partnerships: Lifestream Direct Neurofeedback Systems, CES Ultra systems, Lifewave Stem Cell Activation systems. Providing Brain Health and Performance Centers to University Athletic Departments. Licensed in CA, OR, and AZ."
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Free Consultation
15 min · Online
Individual Therapy
50 min · Online
Sliding scale available.
Couples Therapy
50 min · Online
Sliding scale available.
Qualifications
Verified by Calm at Home
Licensed · PsyD
Douglas Cowan · Verified April 2026
Education and Years in Practice
Attended Newport University School of Psychology, Doctor of Psychology Psy.D. in , Graduated 1988
Additional Credentials
Membership from Direct Neurofeedback
2017
Membership from Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP)
2025
Insurance & Policies
We will work with you and your insurance company as best as we can to make your counseling affordable. Working with America's Veterans through the Triwest CCN Network.
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Available for online sessions
Tehachapi, CA, 93561 map
Owner of CalmWaves Brain Performance, LLC. Strategic Partnerships: Lifestream Direct Neurofeedback Systems, CES Ultra systems, Lifewave Stem Cell Activation systems. Providing Brain Health and Performance Centers to University Athletic Departments. Licensed in CA, OR, and AZ.
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