Heal, Grow, and Thrive with Empathy
At David Shaddock PhD, MFT, we believe that empathy is the key to our emotional well-being. Our brains are hardwired to understand and connect emotionally with others, and our ability to provide and receive empathy is essential for building and maintaining healthy relationships. Unfortunately, our past experiences of disrupted attachment or emotional trauma can interfere with our ability to provide and receive empathy.
Our Approach
Our approach to psychotherapy, rooted in contemporary Relational Psychoanalysis, seeks to repair our capacity to find, maintain, and provide empathic connections to others. This approach works well with both couples and individuals. Many of our couples clients feel that they are able to grow as individuals through the therapy process, overcoming lifelong self-defeating patterns. And in the safety of an emphatically attuned therapeutic relationship, individual clients can heal past traumas and find the capacity to grow into the self they want to be.
Meet David Shaddock PhD, MFT
David Shaddock PhD, MFT has over forty years of experience as a psychotherapist. He is an internationally known expert on relationships who has taught and lectured in Israel, Italy, Mexico, and Chile. He is the author of two books on relationships and couples therapy. He is a clinical supervisor at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, and visiting faculty at the Tampa Institute for Psychoanalytic Studies. He is co-director of the Couples Therapy Interest Group of the International Association for Psychoanalytic Self Psychology. He is the author of three books of poetry and has won numerous awards.
Our Services
Our services include psychotherapy for couples, individuals, and families. We provide a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Our goal is to help individuals and couples develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships, and to empower them to make positive changes in their lives. We believe that empathy and understanding are essential for building and maintaining healthy relationships, and we strive to provide a supportive and compassionate environment for our clients.
Therapist Review Summary
Mixed Reviews for Dr. Shaddock
Reviews for Dr. Shaddock are mixed, with some clients praising his compassionate and empathetic approach, while others criticize his perceived bias and lack of empathy.
Positive Experiences
Some clients have reported positive experiences with Dr. Shaddock, describing him as patient, fair, compassionate, and wise. They credit him with helping them turn their relationships around and work through painful childhood issues.
Negative Experiences
On the other hand, some clients have reported negative experiences with Dr. Shaddock, accusing him of taking sides, being uncaring, and lacking empathy. They have also criticized his office environment, describing it as depressing and uninviting.
Concerns about Bias and Empathy
Some clients have expressed concerns that Dr. Shaddock is biased towards one partner in couples therapy, and that he lacks empathy for the other partner. They have also reported feeling unheard and unsupported during sessions.
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