What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
About John Wilkie
Focus areas
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Relationship Struggles
Depression
Mood Disorders
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Existential
Motivational Interviewing
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know John Wilkie
People seek therapy for many different reasons. Maybe it's the result of a specific incident that impairs our ability to cope, heal, and progress, or perhaps the culmination of longstanding habits that render unfulfilling or even detrimental results. I make every effort to empower clients to evolve beyond their instincts if those patterns have prevented them from reaching their goals. I approach each client with curiosity in an attempt to shed light on their unique decision-making process and to enhance their ability to make more healthful choices.
While this process often begins through difficult and sometimes traumatic circumstances, the best results occur when the therapist you have chosen respects you enough to challenge you to step out of your comfort zone.
Effective therapy is built on safety, partnership, trust, risk-taking, and respect. When practiced consistently, these principles increase the likelihood that they will be applied to your personal relationships in productive and positive ways. I earned my Master's in Social Work from San Diego State University, which has equipped me with the knowledge and skills to support you on this journey. I look forward to our work together.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Sometimes we’re able to choke back the things that we’ve been through. Sometimes we aren’t. Sometimes, in an effort to protect ourselves, we come up with all kinds of strategies to numb the pain of our past, and present, and many of us by now, have established some pretty harmful methods to cope. Health always suffers. You can expect transparent communication designed to improve your ability to accept and manage the stressors of an unkind world. There are no fancy tricks. I will do my best to understand what you tell me, and, you can expect me to say, “I don’t understand” when I don’t. You can expect me to focus my attention on patterns of behavior that increase conflict, and you can expect that I will prioritize your values and wellbeing in our sessions.
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More information on payments and coverage
Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- San Diego State University, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1396907127
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What practice does John Wilkie work with?
John Wilkie works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see John Wilkie?
John Wilkie frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for John Wilkie on their profile.
What languages does John Wilkie speak?
John Wilkie speaks English.