Arthur Binder, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Arthur!

I'm an attentive listener with a friendly style who enjoys getting to know my patients. I tailor our work to your needs through active listening, reflections, insights, and cognitive problem-solving. My approach is collaborative—I welcome your reactions and view you as an active participant in therapy.

My focus

I work with individuals seeking to overcome psychological, emotional, interpersonal, and behavioral problems while achieving important life goals. Together we'll build confidence that your concerns have meaning and can be truly overcome.

My approach

I help you overcome psychological and relationship problems, navigate career challenges, reduce guilt and self-blame, and pursue your life ambitions. Our work is based on your unique experiences, personality, family relationships, and the nature of your concerns.

My communication style

I convey compassionate interest while staying attentive to your thoughts and feelings. We'll collaborate to understand your problems and foster confidence that they can be dealt with and overcome.

My journey to mental healthcare

I've focused on private practice for years, working with teenagers, adults, seniors, and those with chronic conditions. I studied at a psychoanalytic research institute and learned through work at psychiatric hospitals and community mental health programs.

My goals for you

The therapeutic relationship is vital, with trust built around your individual needs, difficulties, and strengths. I take strong interest in your intrinsic abilities and foster introspection, knowing many longstanding problems can be understood and overcome.

Our first session

You can expect me to be friendly and take genuine interest in you as a person. I'll ask questions, listen carefully, and think about your life as an individual. You'll feel I take you seriously and want to help.

I identify as...

Male
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Specialties

Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Humanistic

Psychodynamic

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Object Relations

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D) from The San Francisco School of Psychology and a Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology from Southern Illinois University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Arthur Binder