I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private in Irvine CA. I graduated from Pepperdine University and have been licensed since 2000. My counseling approach includes supportive therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. The type of therapy used depends on the client's problem.
I work with adult individuals and couples who are willing to do the hard work of therapy. Basically, I help clients realize the problem-solving capacities they already have and teach them how to apply these to daily life. During this learning, and throughout the counseling process, people gain a better understanding of themselves and how they can resolve their problems.
I work with adult individuals and couples who are willing to do the hard work of therapy. Basically, I help clients realize the problem-solving capacities they already have and teach them how to apply these to daily life. During this learning, and throughout the counseling process, people gain a better understanding of themselves and how they can resolve their problems.
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When we first enter into a committed relationship, we may think that we have found the answer to life's problems, that we have a partner to share in the turmoil of daily life, that we will never be alone again, that it will be smooth sailing from here on out. All of us learned how to relate when we were children and we carry this early relationship style, good or bad, with us throughout our life.
Grieving comes to most of us at some point in our lives. In fact, statistics show that each person can expect to experience the loss of a loved one every nine to thirteen years. The resulting sadness may be the most painful of life's experiences. Because it is painful, however, our eventual adaptation to the loss can bring meaning and integrity to our lives - and this, ultimately, is a gift from the one we have lost.
Similar to how your home can feel different after you rearrange your furniture, begin to think of therapy as "emotional redecorating". Therapy doesn't change who you are, instead it shows you better ways of using aspects of yourself that you already have so that you're more comfortable within yourself.
In general, the law requires that I maintain your confidentiality except as required or permitted by law. Examples of this include a reasonable suspicion of child, elder or dependent adult abuse; when a serious threat to a reasonably well-identified victim is communicated to me; if you communicate to me a threat or a plan to injure or kill yourself.
My standard fee is $170.00 per (50) minute session. Telephone or online therapy and any work done on your behalf is billed at the same rate. These fees are usual and customary for counseling and psychotherapy services in this area. I do not work with insurance companies. Call your insurance company to confirm that you have mental health benefits and that you have up-to-date information about your coverage.
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Mai Bui
Dec 04, 2019
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Joanne Meyerson
Jul 31, 2016
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Angela Leavitt
Jul 31, 2016
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I have know Jim for 11 years and about a year ago I used him as a therapist to help me with a tragedy. At first, I was a little gun shy to use a professional colleague as my therapist but that dissipated immediately once I was his patient. Jim made me feel comfortable right away. He is highly professional, thoughtful and empathetic. His visualization technique has helped me immensely and still use it as a coping mechanism to date. I would highly recommend Jim Swaniger.
Summer Petrichor
Jul 30, 2016
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Jim is a great therapist and friend. I feel obligated to share the great experience I've had conversing with him. He will listen to you and give you tactical advice on how to approach a solution. Most importantly, he will help you find the true underlying problem. Once he enables you to see that, you will see the solution.
Timothy Maas
Jul 10, 2016
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I have worked with Jim Swaniger for over twenty years and during this period he has impressed me with his empathy and care for clients, and his competency as a therapist. He is able to understand clients" worlds, as individuals and in marriages, and guide people through improvement in functioning, especially in relationships.
