Donald Wallach, M.A., LPCC, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
222 Weller Street #205, Petaluma, California
• Are you falling out of love with your partner? • Are you fighting and arguing too much of the time? • Have hurtful past events damaged the trust between you and your partner? • Are there painful communication problems in your relationship? •Did the romance disappe
Jill Kane, Psy.D.
Psychologist
320 Western Avenue, Petaluma, California
I know how hard it can be to ask for help. I provide a safe and comfortable environment for you to come in and share what is troubling you. I will work collaboratively with you to help you achieve your goals, utilizing psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral therapies.
Olympia House
11207 Valley Ford Rd., Petaluma, California
At Sonoma Recovery Services’ Olympia House Program, we work to treat the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - not just the addiction. Our integrated approach is based on the philosophy that treatment isn’t something that happens to you; instead, you are an active participant.
Philip Kolba, MA
Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
Are you fulfilled by your relationships as you deserve to be? I specialize in online relationship counseling for LGBTQ and hetero clients. By examining your life and relationships with a counselor you can increase your capacity for happiness and success.
Kevin Fleming Ph.D.
Coach/Change Agent/Consultant
At Home or Private Discreet Intensives
Grey Matters Intl & Dr. Kevin Fleming(cited expert for NY Times, CNN, Fortune, Sporting News)is all about bold thinking & neuroscience innovation in getting mood/behavior change when shrinking,feel good self-help, and pills aren't cutting it. Indiv/couples/family.
Related Sites:
City Of Petaluma
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Therapist Petaluma California
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Petaluma is located in the western state of California and has a plethora of attractions geared toward family fun. Here you are sure to find something for children, teenagers, and adults. The Petaluma Museum has a wide variety of exhibits and is highly educational. Another great attraction in Petaluma is the Cinnabar Theater, which provides quick access to several theatrical performances throughout the year. Be sure to check out the calendar of events to get tickets to the next big show. To meet your recreational needs, Shollenberger Park is located along the city's river, conveniently near the Visitors Center. Here you can enjoy everything from walking trails to wildlife viewing.1 Double Decker Lanes is one of the bowling alleys located nearby. Grab your children and teenagers and venture down to this attraction for a nice friendly game.
Mental Health in Petaluma
Petaluma and Sonoma County residents as a whole are overwhelmingly white. However, the Hispanic population is quickly growing and now represents over 22 percent of the county's population. Sonoma County is also one of the wealthiest in California, with an average annual income over $60,000 per year. However, research shows that low-income and minority populations are more likely to suffer from mental illness.2 With the minority and poor populations growing in the county, the need for improved access to quality healthcare is becoming increasingly important.
The Sonoma County Department of Health Services oversees a number of programs that seek to address the mental health issues facing the residents of Petaluma and the surrounding communities. The department trains law enforcement officers in appropriate methods to interact with someone with a mental illness. Additionally, the department has implemented prevention and intervention programs to help youth successfully transition into adulthood. The county also operates a mental health crisis hotline for those in a mental health emergency. More information about the programs offered by the Department of Health Services, call 707-565-6900.3
Current Education
The University of Southern California offers a graduate online degree program in social work that fits the needs of people who seek to serve their community in mental health field. The online program means students don't have to move from their community in order to advance their education. Field experiences give students on-the-job training in their local communities. The USC online program is fully accredited and is ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the best programs in the nation. Graduates are eligible for licensure in California. For further information about the program, call 1-877-700-4MSW.4
References
1. City of Petaluma. (2017). Shollenberger Park. Retrieved from http://cityofpetaluma.net/parksnrec/parks-pages/shollenberger.html.2. Sonoma County Department of Health Services. (2008). Sonoma County Health Snapshot. Retrieved from http://www.sonomahealthaction.org/resources/pdf/20071109snapshot.pdf.
3. Sonoma County Department of Health Services. (2017). Mental Health Programs. Retrieved from http://www.sonoma-county.org/health/about/behavioralhealth_mh.asp.
4. The University of Southern California. (2017). USC Social Work Virtual Academic Center. Retrieved from http://requestinfo.msw.usc.edu/index.html?s=search_nonbrand_google&l=Google_Search_All-Devices_Beta_MSW_All&ef_id=668035706_34936202139_0&gclid=CLnAsr2e9bwCFUiEfgod_LMASw&r=old_index.
Petaluma is located in Sonoma County, California. It has a land area of 14.38 square miles and a water area of 0.10 square miles. The population of Petaluma is 60,438 people with 21,616 households and a median annual income of $80,276. .
Therapy Affordability Meter for Petaluma, CA
Mostly Affordable
Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in Petaluma for the average family. While sustaining a commitment to therapy is usually not an issue, if mental health treatment feels like a burden please ask your counselor about accepted insurance plans or sliding scale fees