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.

I was the psych-social case manager at the West Hawaii AIDS Foundation on the Big Island of Hawaii where I facilitated individual, couples, and group therapy for individuals, significant others, and families of people affected by HIV/AIDS. Of course, addressing ffects of the disease itself constituted only a part of a wholistic approach to my patients’ lives which included family-of-origin issues, finances, housing, job/career stressors, relationship issues, coming out, self-esteem, spirituality, anxiety, and depression. I continue to work with the GLBTQQI community whether individuals are involved in HIV/AIDS or not.

Office:
7611 Norton Avenue
West Hollywood
State CA 90046
Neighborhood: West Hollywood
Office: 213-880-8262
Email:  hermes49@msn.com
Fax:     323-851-7806

Online Address
www.networktherapy.com/WilliamConti
www.eastwestcounselingndpsychotherapy.com

Services Offered
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Consulting

License Information
License No: CA MFC64659
Practicing Since: 1995

Age Specialty
Adults
Children
Teens
Elders

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 Associ. of Marriage and Family Therapists
American Counseling Association
California Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors.

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