As a solution and relational focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
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Thomas A. Gonda, Jr., M.D. is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in adult, couples, teens and family counseling. Dr. Gonda has offices in San Diego, LaJolla, San Francisco, Oakland (Montclair district) San Rafael, Reno and Las Vegas, Nevada.
With over 30 years experience as a health care provider (as a physician and psychotherapist) and a masters degree from the JFK Graduate School of Professional Psychology, he is currently serving as a psychotherapist working with a broad spectrum of clients.Among his areas of expertise are mood disorders, crisis intervention, substance abuse, couples and working with teens.
With over 30 years experience as a health care provider (as a physician and psychotherapist) and a masters degree from the JFK Graduate School of Professional Psychology, he is currently serving as a psychotherapist working with a broad spectrum of clients.Among his areas of expertise are mood disorders, crisis intervention, substance abuse, couples and working with teens.
If you'd like to inquire further, contact my office: 510-495-4826 or send a request using the contact form, for a courtesy consultation to discuss the potential for working together. I've included several ways to contact me. 510-495-4826, send an email: Thomas. Please note that email contact does not in itself constitute a clinical relationship, and is not meant for contact in urgent clinical situations.
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression and grief counseling to parenting support, couples counseling and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs to help attain the personal growth they're striving for.
Because of my background in Western medicine and surgery, I am practical in thinking about a theoretical approach in our therapy sessions. I want to develop a treatment plan that will guide our work to pragmatic change to make your life better. I can use what seems appropriate for you, or, we can discuss a different specific area of interest.
NO CHARGE for phone calls, e-mails and texts on appointment matters lasting less than 5 minutes. Payment schedule arrangements are made before the psychotherapy commences. Ask for a courtesy phone or in-person courtesy consultation. If requested, I will provide a statement for you to present to your insurance company.
Reviews (9)
Jordan A.
Jul 14, 2021
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I don't believe he helped my situation at all. I felt worse after coming in then I did leaving the place. It seems like he only cares about the money, he could care less about you and how you are truly doing. He demands payment and says things like "how do you think i make the big bucks" which is unprofessional in my opinion
Derek A.
Jun 30, 2020
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I came to Dr. Gonda seeking help for anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and insomnia among other things. I reported to him I was taking a medication, finasteride aka propecia, for male hair loss on my medical history as well as verbally at my first appointment. Not only did he make NO mention of the potential for serious side effects of that medication, he also wrote me FIVE prescriptions within the first (and luckily only) TWO visits. When i informed him i had learned about the side effects from a friend of mine, he replied to my text message "...I meant to mention that...". Dr
Knievel H.
Oct 01, 2019
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David Walker
Sep 28, 2019
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HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION. A graduate of both Harvard College and Stanford Medical School. Not only is the Right Honorable Dr. Gonda, M.D. a California and Nevada State Board Certified Psychiatrist and Certified Specilist with a number of Psychiatric sub-specialties. Dr. Thomas A. Gonda, M.D. is previously a Thoracic Surgeon.
In addition to being a Board Certified Medical Doctor in multiple states, California and Nevada, the good Doctor has a number of accommodations to formally continue Treatment and Therapy after the first mandatory in office in-person extended office examinations and evaluations
In addition to being a Board Certified Medical Doctor in multiple states, California and Nevada, the good Doctor has a number of accommodations to formally continue Treatment and Therapy after the first mandatory in office in-person extended office examinations and evaluations
Tim R.
Apr 07, 2019
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BEWARE!! This guy is not a good doctor. Don't waste your money and time finding out the hard way like myself. At first he was okay. I thought maybe we just had a few quirks to smooth out but No, he really comes from a Negative place. He will also try to charge your credit card without telling you if you have to reschedule an appointment. I am recovering from a brain injury and he would play me for a fool knowing my vulnerabilities. My intuition always nudged at me, but it became crystal clear when he misread a text I sent him and he responded like the soulless creep that truly lives below
Jennifer S.
Dec 16, 2017
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I have seen Dr Thomas Gonda for some time now and want to leave this review as he has helped me tremendously through some very difficult times. My life is not one that I would tend to share with many people (even therapists) and Dr Gonda was not judgemental in any way, I never felt uncomfortable getting to know him and opening up about myself and my past or the present. I would like to let other possible patients reading his reviews to keep in mind that not everyone will have the same experiences or interpret things the way they actually are, as this is one of the many things I have learned in
Laura T.
Dec 07, 2016
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Jennel G.
Oct 12, 2016
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Absolute nightmare seeing this doctor! He is NOT a psychiatrist! Just able to prescribe meds so he is targeting those in need of appointments in Nevada. He actually lived in California.
He sued his former employer and lost.
He is rude, condescending, disheveled and unprofessional. Find a REAL DOC! Having one who truly cares to help people is the key!
He sued his former employer and lost.
He is rude, condescending, disheveled and unprofessional. Find a REAL DOC! Having one who truly cares to help people is the key!
Idol Hanz H.
Jan 17, 2013
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Dr. Gonda to the rescue! I highly recommend Dr. Thomas Gonda if you're trying to find an outstanding board certified and highly trained Psychiatric Doctor. He immediately responded to my inquiries and set an appointment. Even though I arrived a few minutes late because of a road closure, he wasn't concerned or harsh.
Dr. Gonda's forte is his listening and analytical skills. He asks the right questions but you've got to be honest with him. Don't hold back---be honest and tell it like it is.
I sought Dr. Gonda's help because I suspected I was showing symptoms . Although
Dr. Gonda's forte is his listening and analytical skills. He asks the right questions but you've got to be honest with him. Don't hold back---be honest and tell it like it is.
I sought Dr. Gonda's help because I suspected I was showing symptoms . Although
