DEBORAH ESSEX, MFT
Individual, Child and Family Therapy
 
 
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Deborah Essex, M.F.T.
2931 Shattuck Avenue, Suite 101E, Berkeley, CA 94705
1304 Solano Avenue, Albany, CA  94706  
 
Please call with any questions, or to schedule an appointment:
(510) 548-8980
  1. SERVING CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES Children ADHD, anxiety, fears, sadness, irritability, fighting, depression, adjustment and sleep problems, self-esteem, temperament, learning and behavior problems, divorce, step-families, foster care, adoption, illness, loss Teens Depression, anxiety, acting-out, anger, withdrawal, peer problems, poor grades, low self-esteem, identity issues, family relations, addiction and substance abuse, self-harm, sexuality, excessive risk- taking, cyber addiction Adults Depression, anxiety, relationship and family problems, managing stress, job/career transitions, bereavement and loss, divorce, adjustment problems, sexuality, addiction and codependency, crisis, recovery from trauma Parents Adjusting to new roles, setting limits, discipline, balancing work and family, birth of a sibling, understanding your child’s temperament, staying connected to teens, caring for children with disabilities Adult caregivers: Depression, anxiety or stress related to caring for others. Caring for children or older adults with disabilities Teachers, doctors, health care providers: Stress related to job conditions, job satisfaction, making healthy decisions while caring for others FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT CONTACT: Deborah Essex, M.F.T. (510) 548-8980 Email: info@deborahessex.com Day and evening appointmentsmailto:ostrowdeb@gmail.com?subject=shapeimage_3_link_0
 
INSURANCE: Most health insurance policies cover the services of MFTs as long as the services are ”medically necessary.” This typically includes coverage for face-to-face sessions for a diagnosable mental health problem. Such coverage may be limited. Please contact your health insurance company for detailed information about the coverage available to you and your family.
 
 
 
FEES: $120 per hour Sliding scale MediCal Victim Witness Reimbursement Free initial 15 minute phone consultation INSURANCE: Most health insurance policies cover the services of MFTs as long as the services are ”medically necessary.” This typically includes coverage for face-to-face sessions for a diagnosable mental health problem. Such coverage may be limited. Please contact your health insurance company for detailed information about the coverage available to you and your family.
 
What you tell a therapist is private. By law, all therapists are required to maintain
confidentiality except in a few circumstances, such as child or elder abuse.
 
Education and licensE Education: BA, Child Psychology Smith College, 1984 MA, Clinical Psychology Wright Institute, 1985 CA Early Childhood Education Teachers Credential, Pacific Oaks College,1990 License: MFC29378 Board of Behavioral Science Examiners, 1992