John Bieda, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About John Bieda

Focus areas

Anxiety

Childhood Trauma

Personality Disorder

Behavioral Therapy

Chronic Impulsivity

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Bipolar Disorder

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know John Bieda

Hi there, I'm John! I grew up in Ohio and North Carolina, then moved to Northern California at thirteen. I hold a bachelor’s in psychology from New College of California and a master’s in counseling psychology from John F. Kennedy University (2001). My early clinical years were in residential behavioral health, where I went on to direct a mental health rehabilitation. My focus I am focused on helping clients reach their goals, relieving pain and traumatic memories. My approach I’m direct, warm and not passive. Therapy that only listens can feel like circling the same block; I want sessions to change something. That usually means a mix of memory reprocessing (EMDR, Flash), skills (CBT) and, when it matters, a slower look at the relational patterns you learned early (object relations). My communication style My communication style is direct and supportive. My journey to mental healthcare In 2014 I opened what became Bay Area Therapy Group, now a group practice across Concord, Berkeley and Antioch, while also supervising clinical interns for county and nonprofit mental health programs in the East Bay. My goals for you We work together to determine what your goals are for therapy and i will based on the information you provide develop a treatment plan for you to review and approve or disapprove. Our first session A short consultation. 10 minutes, free, to hear what is going on and answer your questions. There is no pressure to schedule. Intake and a plan. The first full session covers history, goals and safety. We choose an approach together.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gender Affirming Counseling

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gender Affirming Counseling

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. South

Education and training

John F. Kennedy University, Master's in Counseling Psychology
New College of California, Bachelor's

NPI number

1295904100

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What practice does John Bieda work with?

John Bieda works with Rula Health - L.A. South.

What are common reasons for patients to see John Bieda?

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