Discover Self-Awareness and Compassion
Individual and Couples Psychotherapy for Adults
Meet Brad Yates, Ph.D.
Background
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Licensed Psychologist since 1993
Education: 1990 - Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego, CA
1984 - BA. Psychology – William Patterson University, Patterson, New Jersey
Training: Post-Doctoral Fellowship 1990-1991, Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, San Diego, CA
Pre-doctoral Internship – San Diego City College, San Diego, CA
Pre-doctoral Internship Professional Community Services, San Diego, CA
Experience: Lagasse & Yates, Psych Corporation – Private Practice beginning 1992
Select Specialty Hospital – Consulting Psychologist, Direct of Psychology 1994-2023
Philosophy
The famous psychiatrist Carl Jung made the following observation, "That which we do not bring into consciousness appears in our lives as fate." This is a powerful reminder of the importance of self-awareness. In my work as a psychologist I try to facilitate this awareness in a supportive and compassionate atmosphere. Delving into our problems can be uncomfortable. but having a compassionate guide makes the process easier. Many clients who initially feel uncomfortable report that the therapeutic process has helped relieve their anxiety and discouragement and increased their ability to show themselves compassion.
Specialties & Approach
Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Couples Therapy
Pain Management – including relaxation training, guided imagery, socialization, distraction and healthy/lifestyle activities.
Individual psychotherapy with adults and seniors, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Insight-oriented and Depth Psychology, Relaxation Training,
Couples Therapy using Collaborative Couples Therapy. CCT’s goal is to move couples out of their spiral of alienation - their adversarial or withdrawn state - and into a mode of collaboration and connection.