Berkeley Parents Network: SF Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy

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SF Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy

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Website for San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy: www.sfbacct.com

Re: Therapist for 9 year old with anxiety/anger (March 2005)
I've heard excellent things about Michael Tompkins in Rockridge 652 4455...and have personally used another doc in that practice, years ago, she's no longer there, but the practice, in general iis excellent. My friend's son was treated for OCD with excellent results. kroisen

Re: Mom's anxiety - Conventional psychiatry hasn't helped (May 2004)
I had a productive and positive experience with two different therapists at the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy. (Their East Bay offices are on College Ave. near Rockridge BART.) I am one totally satistifed (and practically healed) customer! I worked with Dr. Mark Balabanis for my very high anxiety, and he helped me find nearly complete relief in a matter of a few months. My husband and I saw Dr. Michael Tompkins for another matter, and he was very wise and talented.

I highly recommend cognitive-behavioral therapy in general for anxiety and panic attacks. It's so focused and useful, and is actually clinically proven to work. I didn't take any medication, I just learned a new way to think about my fears. It really works!

San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy www.sfbacct.com 510-652-4455 Signed, Not as Nervous

Re: Mom's anxiety - Conventional psychiatry hasn't helped (May 2004)
I am sorry your mother is struggling with anxiety. Is it more generalized anxiety or is she having acute panic attacks? It would probably be helpful for her to see a new psychiatrist in conjunction with a therapist who specializes in cognitive- behavioral therapy (CBT). I know there is a Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Oakland & a psychologist there, Dr. Michael Tompkins, is very good. If acute panic attacks are the problem there is a man named Dr. Liebgold (aka Dr. Fear) who has a web site & is well known for his support groups which teach technics to overcome panic attacks. A Google search should assist you in hooking up with a group. Anxiety can be incredibly debilitating & interfere with daily functioning. I would recommend your mom not give up on trying new medications. I am a psychologist in Berkeley. I do not specialize in CBT but do work with anxiety disorders. It is important to find someone who can teach your mother techniques to manage the cognitive distortions which are increasing the anxiety (catastrophic thinking, for example). Feel free to call if you have any questions. My office phone # is (510) 412-0670. Ruth Bard Rampel

Re: Treatment for Phobias (June 2002)
You might want to try the Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy is the most effective treatment available for help with phobias, and we're lucky to have one of the premier centers for research, education and treatment in the Bay Area right here in Oakland. They can be reached at 510 652-4455 or online at http://www.sfbacct.com/ I hope this helps!
Michael Y. Simon, MFT (Marriage and Family Therapist)

Nov 2003

Re: Therapist who practices cognitive-behavioral therapy?

I had great success with Kristin Valus, Psy.D., at the San Francisco Bay Area Center or Cognitive Therapy at 5435 College Ave, Suite 104, in Oakland. They have a website you could check out too - www.sfbacct.com. Good luck.

I recommend the SF/Bay Area Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Their Oakland office is located at 5435 College Ave in the Rockridge district. They also have a SF office. Margaret

Dr. Michael Tompkins at SF Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy, on College in Rockridge. My son sees Dr. Tompkins for obsessive- compulsive disorder. He is extremely helpful to my son, and very supportive of the whole family. --knock on wood THREE TIMES

June 2002

Re: Child Therapist for OCD (June 2002)
A great therapist for OCD in kids (or any kid/adolescent problems) is Dr. Michael Tompkins of the SF Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy (in Oakland 510-652-4455 x12). He is a psychologist and fantastic therapist. I am also a psychologist and can tell you that although OCD can be very challenging it is also one of the most treatable psychological disorders and Dr. Tompkins is one of the best at it. Good luck. LRE

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