Brian Augustine, LMFT

Specialties

I am an experienced therapist grounded and practiced in a variety of therapeutic modes of treatment, My primary approach is Cognitive-​Behavioral. I Offer

Individual, Couples and Family Systems Counseling. I will also provide group therapy where appropriate:

I specialize and have training and extensive experience in the treatment of Post-​Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Acute Stress Disorder, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) and Substance abuse issues.

I’ve also treated clients suffering from anxiety and mood disorders (depression).

In addition I feel comfortable dealing with general problematic life issues. These include, relationship problems, family issues, anger management, communications problems and career issues.

In the last year and a half I have been working with individuals regarding the issues related to aging.

I am also certified and offer Clinical Supervision for Interns. This is both for pre and post graduate individuals needing certified hours for graduation or licensure.

I am available to do training’s in area’s of expertise. These include, Post-​Traumatic Stress Disorder, Substance Abuse, Psychology of Aging and

Communications. I will tailor the training to the needs of the audience.

I am a provider for some health Insurances.

History

Established in 2015.

I Am a therapist with 40 + years experience. I worked 6 years in a substance abuse treatment program. I also worked 15 years with victims of Post-​Traumatic Stress Disorder and their families. During this period I assisted victims of a variety of natural and man-​made disasters (Loma Prieta Earthquake, Oakland Hills Fire, Sun Valley Mall airplane crash). I also did critical incidence debriefing with 3 different law enforcement agencies.

After retiring from the VA I worked for 3 county mental Health Departments in California. I performed a variety of jobs ranging from crisis, access to services and legal including conservatorships.

I was in private practice for 2 years in another county and worked as a victim advocate on a military base before spending the next 7 years working as a counselor for the military around the world. Most recently i’ve been working as the clinical manager for Council on Aging.

Meet the Business Owner

Brian A.

Business Owner

I was born in Berkeley Ca. and raised in the east bay area. Joined the Marine Corp and was in Vietnam during the early part of the war. Upon discharge I went to work at Concord Naval Weapons Station and started school on the G.I. Bill. Upon my graduation I started my career in the VA. and continued in graduate school.

I’m married with 3 children and 3 grandchildren. Consequently, i bring a lot of life experience that supplements and informs my professional training and experience.