John (Jack) Boyce

My focus is on the treatment of trauma, and how trauma manifests itself in each of my clients' lives. Untreated trauma often shows itself as substance abuse, depression, compulsive overeating, or compulsive sexual behavior. Trauma and substance abuse may make it difficult for us to make vital life transitions and transformations. We get stuck... so to speak. If this sounds like you, I want to provide a safe space to explore your concerns. I have both weekday video sessions and live Saturday sessions available. I primarily use Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to treat trauma. I received my Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from National University. I have core training in EMDR therapy, and additional training using EMDR in the treatment of childhood based emotional injuries. These injuries may affect a client's ability to regulate their emotions, and form close personal relationships. I have a special interest in the treatment of trauma and addictive disorders. I want my clients to better understand how traumatic stressful events may result in difficult chronic emotional and behavioral issues in their lives. I am also very interested in working with clients who are exploring possible new life transitions and transformations.. Specialties: I like working with clients who are in the midst of life transitions, and who may feel trapped in their present life circumstances. I also love to work with clients who are beset with trauma, or addiction, or oftentimes both trauma and addiction. For trauma work, I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Processing (EMDR) and find this treatment process a most powerful intervention. Credentials & Experience: I am a licensed marriage & Family Therapist. In addition to my private practice, I worked for over 12 years providing counseling and therapy to alcoholics and addicts at The Fellowship Center, a men's AOD treatment facility in Escondido, California. I am trained in EMDR for the treatment of trauma.

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