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Compassionate Psychotherapy and Mental Health Treatment in Oakland, CA
With over 30 years of experience as a licensed physician and psychotherapist, I provide personalized mental health care tailored to individual needs. My practice integrates solution-focused, insight-oriented, and talk therapy approaches to address complex emotional and behavioral challenges. Specializing in addiction recovery, chronic pain management, and mood disorders, I combine medical expertise with compassionate support to help clients achieve sustainable growth. Holding dual licenses as a California Physician and Surgeon (G60409) and Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC50715), I offer comprehensive treatment plans that include psychopharmacology when appropriate.My therapeutic approach emphasizes uncovering root causes of distress while building on clients' strengths to foster meaningful life changes. Offices in Oakland, San Diego, Las Vegas, and Reno serve diverse populations seeking recovery from substance abuse, relationship conflicts, and trauma-related conditions.
Services
Addiction Counseling
Chronic Pain Management
Hypnotherapy
Couples Therapy
Medication Management
Substance Abuse Treatment
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Treatment
Teen Counseling
Family Therapy
Highlights and features
- Dual licensed as both physician and marriage and family therapist
- 30+ years experience in mental health and addiction treatment
- Specialized training in hypnotherapy and chronic pain management
- Personalized treatment plans combining therapy and medication
- Board certified in addiction medicine with DEA certification
Associations and certifications
- California Medical Board
- American Board of Addiction Medicine
- California Board of Behavioral Sciences
- Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners
- American Society of Clinical Hypnosis
- The Milton H. Erickson Foundation
Services
Addiction Counseling
Specialized treatment for alcohol, drug, and behavioral addictions using evidence-based approaches. Combines cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational enhancement, and 12-step facilitation with medication management when appropriate. Addresses co-occurring mental health conditions and family system impacts through personalized recovery plans.
Chronic Pain Management
Comprehensive assessment and treatment of persistent physical pain conditions. Integrates medical evaluation with psychological approaches including hypnotherapy and coping strategy development. Offers medication alternatives and collaborates with healthcare providers for multidisciplinary care.
Hypnotherapy
Utilizes American Society of Clinical Hypnosis-certified techniques for behavior modification and emotional healing. Addresses anxiety, phobias, and habit disorders through guided relaxation and focused attention. Provides recorded sessions for ongoing self-improvement.
Couples Therapy
Specialized interventions for relationship conflicts and communication breakdowns. Employs attachment-focused and solution-oriented approaches to improve intimacy and resolve recurring patterns. Addresses both current relationship challenges and historical influences.
Medication Management
Board-certified medical evaluation and prescription services for mental health conditions. Specialized in addiction medicine medications including buprenorphine. Combines pharmacological treatment with psychotherapy for comprehensive care of mood disorders and psychiatric conditions.
People
Thomas A. Gonda, Jr.
Licensed Psychotherapist and Medical Doctor
Board-certified psychiatrist with 30+ years experience in mental health and addiction treatment. Holds dual licenses as California Physician (G60409) and Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC50715). Specializes in chronic pain management and hypnotherapy.
Questions
What mental health services are offered?
We provide psychotherapy, medication management, addiction counseling, chronic pain treatment, and hypnotherapy for individuals, couples, and families.
Are both therapy and medication available?
Yes, our practice offers integrated care combining evidence-based psychotherapy with medical treatment when appropriate for comprehensive mental health care.
Do you treat substance abuse issues?
We specialize in addiction recovery with board-certified expertise in addiction medicine and DEA certification for medication-assisted treatment.
What therapy approaches are used?
We employ solution-focused, insight-oriented, and cognitive-behavioral therapies tailored to individual needs with evidence-based treatment plans.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
Please contact our office directly to discuss scheduling options as availability varies by location.
How is chronic pain addressed?
We combine medical evaluation with psychological approaches including hypnotherapy and coping strategies for comprehensive chronic pain management.
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