Bill Conti, Ph.D., MFT

7611 Norton Avenue
West Hollywood
State CA 90046
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

213-880-8262

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www.networktherapy.com/WilliamConti
www.eastwestcounselingandpsychotherapy.com
License No: MFC64659
Practicing Since: 1995

I began my work as a therapist in New Mexico, facilitating individual and group work with men participating in residential treatment to address issues which included anxiety, depression, sexual orientation, psycho-spiritual issues, career/calling, and substance abuse. I have many years of experience working with gay men, addressing their unique issues.

I offer depth-oriented, analytic therapy from a Jungian perspective while weaving in Cognitive-Behavioral elements. I believe that "symptoms" such as depression, anxiety, grief & loss, career and relationship issues often present as the "call" from psyche, announcing the beginning of movement to another level of meaning and consciousness. Psychic and emotional upheaval can serve as portals to the next journey of self-discovery which awaits most of us as we progress through life. The depth approach, which usually includes dream work, can help to increase our capacity to host states which may be difficult to bear alone. I view myself as a guide and partner with my patients in holding the space wherein self-discovery and growth can occur. I have facilitated individual, child, couples' and family therapy for over ten years along with my work with the Gay & Lesbian community.  I also sometimes incorporate play therapy, sandplay therapy, and other creative modalities into the work.

Education: MA Dance/Movement Therapy-Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA ; Ph.D. Clinical Psychology- Pacifica Graduate Institute, Carpinteria, CA

Specialties: Jungian-Oriented Depth Psychology, Analytical Psychology, Cognitive-Behavioral, Dream Analysis, Creative Arts Therapies, Play Therapy, Sandplay, Gay & Lesbian Issues, Life Transitions, Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Existential and Psycho-Spiritual Crises.

Theoretical Orientation: Jungian Analytical, Depth-Oriented, Psychoanalytic, Existential, Some Cognitive-Behavioral approach.

Memberships: American Psychological Association, California Psychological Association, Oregon Psychological Association, Hawaii Psychological Association, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, American Counseling Association, California Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors.

Published: Doctoral Dissertation: The Experience of Existential Aloness in the Psycho-spiritual Journey. January, 2007. Published in Dissertations Abstracts.

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