Thomas Moon, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Thomas Moon

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Stress

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Therapy

Couples Therapy

Psychotherapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

EMDR

Narrative

Interpersonal

Psychodynamic

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Thomas Moon

Hi there, I'm Thomas! I am a native San Franciscan, born in the Mission District in 1948, and raised in the Bay Area. I earned my Bachelor's degree from Sonoma State University. I became a licensed psychotherapist (license #MFT 12297) in 1978 and have been in private practice since then. I am also a writer, and my column "The Examined Life" appeared regularly in San Francisco newspapers for over twenty years. My approach Hello, my name is Tom Moon. I believe that we find our happiness by knowing and fulfilling the plans, purposes, and dreams that make each of us unique?what in the Eastern spiritual traditions is called our dharma. My years of experience with Buddhist meditative practices have convinced me that psychotherapy and these spiritual practices have deep affinities. Both seek to expand insight and diminish suffering. Accordingly, in my work I combine traditional Western therapeutic techniques, especially Cognitive Therapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy, as well as meditative mind training practices. My focus I work with patients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, and loss. I also have a special focus on patients who are dealing with gay issues. My communication style In my experience, the most common complaint I hear about former therapists is, "S/he just listened and wouldn't say anything." My approach is more conversational. I don't hesitate to offer my own observations and opinions and to give advice when it is requested. My journey to mental healthcare I began to study psychology when I was still a teenager, and by the time I was twenty, I was clear that becoming a therapist was my sole career goal. I began working in the field in my early twenties as a counselor, researcher, and psychiatric technician. I was licensed in 1978 and have been in private practice since then. My goals for you In our first session, I usually ask a client, "If our work together is successful, how will your life be different than it is today?"

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. West

Education and training

Sonoma State University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1659396836

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What practice does Thomas Moon work with?

Thomas Moon works with Rula Health - L.A. West.

What are common reasons for patients to see Thomas Moon?

Thomas Moon frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Thomas Moon on their profile.