Psychotherapy

By Bill Gaultiere © 2011

In psychotherapy Kristi and I (Bill) invite people to see their problems as indicators of their deeper need for soul care. Since 2009 we have specialized in working with pastors, pastors’ wives, missionaries, and other Christian ministry leaders and I do this on a full time basis as part of Soul Shepherding, our 501c3 nonprofit ministry.

Problems we can Help You Overcome

Since 1987 we’ve helped people with a variety of problems like:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Relationship conflicts
  • Traumatic memories
  • Compulsive sexual behavior
  • Co-Dependency
  • Alcoholism and other addictions
  • Eating disorders
  • Spiritual dryness or anger at God

To treat symptoms like these we use our training in psychology (psychodynamic-object relations, family systems, and cognitive-behavioral) and Christian spirituality (spiritual formation and direction) to help people to change on the inside: learning how to get their needs met, becoming someone of good character, developing more loving relationships with God, others, and themselves.

Logistics

On a part time basis we offer 45-minute psychotherapy sessions (you can schedule more time) in our Irvine office for the public.  The fee is $160 paid for at the time of service. We don’t bill insurance, but we do give you a receipt that you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement.

We find that usually psychotherapy is most effective when appointments are weekly or every other week.

In the first session you will fill out an intake form, go over the therapy policies, ask any questions you have, talk about what you need help with, introduce the background to your problem, and receive a preliminary diagnoses and treatment plan.

Pastors

If you are a pastor, pastor’s wife, missionary, or other ministry leader we may be able to help you for whatever you are able to pay under “Soul Shepherding,” our nonprofit ministry. (Donations from our ministry partners subsidize this ministry.)

Next Steps

You may want to learn How Psychotherapy Works.

You can contact Kristi or I to discuss a possible meeting.

Blessings,
Bill & Kristi

Bill Gaultiere, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist in CA (#PSY12036)

Kristi Gaultiere, Psy. D.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA (#MFT29887).

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