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James Barrick

  
James Barrick, Ph.D.

  Licensed Psychologist
  400 Carlton Avenue, Suite 7
  Los Gatos, California, 95032

  Phone: (408) 659-8167
  Email: Contact Dr. Barrick

  Website: www.jamesbarrickphd.com/


"It's rare that I'd see clients more than 15 - 20 sessions (average = 12). As they make progress I pull back, from weekly sessions to twice a month, then once a month, etc. I want clients to know they can depend on me, and I don't want them to become dependent on me."

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James E. Barrick, Ph.D. is a licensed Psychologist specializing in individual, couples and family therapy, and maintains a private practice in Los Gatos, California.

A graduate of Stanford University, Dr. Barrick has been a Psychologist since 1979. Using both a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and a Pragmatic approach in a Brain-based, Solution-Focused, Brief-Therapy model, he is an interactive ally with his patients, Recently, he has added a co-therapist to his practice, Dr. Susanne H. Weir. For clients who might prefer having the choice of a male, or female, a younger, or older, therapist, or have both therapists in their session, we give them the choice. You can find out more about Dr. Weir on Dr. Barrick's Website at http://www.therapysites.com/sites/jamesbarrickphd.com/NewNews.en.html. Our therapeutic approaches are complimentary and provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. You can benefit from their integrated methodologies and techniques that offer you a highly personalized approach tailored to your specific concerns and problems. With understanding and compassion they work, either individually or conjointly, with you to help build on your strengths and attain the personal growth you are committed to accomplish.

   In his private practice, Dr. Barrick works with a broad spectrum of clients. Among the areas of interest are Therapy for:

  • Anxiety and Depression
  • Couples Counseling
  • Family Counseling
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Parenting Support
  • Stress Management
  • Work and Career issues
  • Grief Counseling
In addition to his private practice, Dr. Barrick has presented at professional conferences and to general audiences, speaking on the topics of
  • Valentine’s Day Special – Dealing with Conflict
  • Three Universal Laws of Human Behavior
  • Positive Aspects of Aging – What Nurses Need to Know
  • Positive Aging and Self-Esteem
  • A Program for Stress Management
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – An Anxiety Treatment
Dr. Barrick is also the author of How to Create a Positively Moving Experience.

Check out his YouTube Videos below:

Preventing Anxiety Relapses
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHnBo-og1Eo

Happiness
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BN3YWc7ijXI


Education
  •   B.A.    Michigan State University
  •   M.A.    Michigan State University
  •   Ph.D.   Stanford University

License

  •   California Psychologist

Professional Activities and Memberships
  • American Psychological Association
  • California Psychological Association
  • Santa Clara County Psychological Association  
            Member at Large, 1990
            Membership Chair, 1990-92
            President-Elect, 1992
            President, 1993
            Past-President, 1994
            President-Elect, 1996
            President, 1997
            Past-President, 1998

To find out more about Dr. Barrick, go to the Website of the Santa Clara County Psychological Association at: www.sccpa.org

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