John Chamberlin, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About John Chamberlin

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Sleep Problems

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Relationship Struggles

Stress

Panic Attack

Self Esteem Issues

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Compassion Focused

Existential

Identity

Gender

Male

Faith

Buddhist

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know John Chamberlin

I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a Master’s in Social Work from San Diego State University. My approach to therapy is humanitarian-based, focusing on the cognitive foundations of self-understanding. I generally utilize evidence-based psychotherapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and cognitive processing therapy. Occasionally, I incorporate psychodynamic techniques like transference in my exploration of triggering thoughts. Over the past 30 years, I have worked with a diverse range of populations—from prisoners at Donovan State Prison to decorated war veterans through the U.S. Veteran’s Administration. I have treated many clients with trauma-based disorders like PTSD, as well as mood disorders including major depression and bipolar depression. I believe the foundation of effective psychotherapy is an abiding mutual trust between therapist and client. This trust must rest on mutual respect grounded in humanitarian principles, regardless of differences. Reaching and sustaining this sacred place with my clients is the central goal of therapy. Most of my clients come to me feeling stuck in sedentary, stalled lives, held back by fear and trepidation about change. I believe a happy and fulfilling life requires actively moving forward toward short-term, medium-term, and long-term goals—ideally within the context of a sustaining, creative paradigm.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

Internet Addiction

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Depression

Internet Addiction

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

San Diego State University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1245406867

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What practice does John Chamberlin work with?

John Chamberlin works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see John Chamberlin?

John Chamberlin frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for John Chamberlin on their profile.