Don Trengove, Marriage Counselor in Aptos, 95003

Don Trengove, MA, LMFT, CHT

Profession(s):
Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychotherapy, Counselling
License Status:
I'm a licensed professional.
Licensing Info:
I am also a certified Hypnotherapist
Primary License:
LMFT - 38516

My Approach to Helping

Would you like to learn how to change your relationship dynamics, improve your communication, and control your feelings and behavior? I specialize in Couples Therapy designed to help couples, or individuals with relationship issues, transform their communication patterns into constructive, satisfying, interactions. Couples are given tools to shift communication dynamics as well as ground rules to replace what isn't working for them.

It's my belief that by providing a caring, safe, supportive environment, people are empowered to access their inner strengths, explore their issues, and work to create positive results. This is the collaborative process of therapy that I invite you to begin whether you want to improve your relationships, are seeking self-discovery, or relief from negative thoughts, behaviors, or emotions. I have a variety of tools and skills that are Evidenced Based Practices (based on scientific research) to address your needs and assist you on this journey of self-discovery and transformation.

More Info About My Practice

Are you seeking relief from disturbing memories, thoughts, addictions, or anxiety from physical or sexual abuse, grief and loss, or other traumatic events? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) treatment has been scientifically proven to effectively and rapidly eliminate the symptoms of post traumatic stress for the majority of people. Successful outcomes have also been reported using EMDR treatment for addictions, stress reduction, phobias, chronic pain, panic attacks, and anxiety. EMDR Therapy can succeed where talk therapy can not because it directly effects the way the brain processes information. After a successful EMDR session a person is no longer troubled by the feelings, images, and sounds of disturbing events from the past. The American Psychiatric Association and the US Department of Veterans Affairs found EMDR as an effective treatment for Post Traumatic Stress.

I have been practicing psychotherapy for over 19 years and have a wide range of experience and training working effectively with couples, children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. I offer a free telephone consultation that is not a therapy session but is a way for us to decide if we want to work together. My phone number is (831) 325 5275.