Dr. Deri, a psychiatrist in Mill Valley, CA has been in private practice since 1987. His extensive training in both psychodynamic psychology as well as in biological psychiatry allows him to provide a comprehensive assessment of human suffering.

Dr. Deri offers psychotherapy, and provides consultation and treatment to clients with a wide variety of concerns. He has a particular interest in working with people who are anxious and depressed. Dr. Deri skillfully considers the use of medication when someone's symptoms are interfering with the capacity to cope with daily life. The treatment approach is tailored to the individual, with regard to style, substance and duration.

Dr. Deri has additional special interests in the treatment of addictions, and in sport psychiatry. He has helped many trauma survivors to heal their wounds. He is passionate about assisting clients to achieve freedom and peace, when they are challenged by life circumstances.

Dr. Deri invokes the spirit of compassion throughout his practice. He is guiding many people through a transformation and healing process

Treatment Options

No matter what type of challenge you experience, my treatment options will help you to improve the quality of your life. Together we will explore and find ways to heal your wounds.You will discover calmness and inner peace. You will create a balanced and harmonious life.You will experience increased pleasure in your daily activities.

Dr. Deri offers the following treatment options:

Supportive Psychotherapy Supportive psychotherapy focuses primarily on relief of symptoms. Weekly sessions are scheduled. Adjunct pharmacotherapy (use of medications) is utilized, when indicated.

Depth Psychotherapy
In this mode of work, Dr. Deri meets with clients more frequently than once a week. More intensive psychotherapy offers the potential for transformation and for healing at a deeper level. Developmental processes, arrested in the context of early life trauma, may unfold to fruition in the facilitating environment of a nurturing therapeutic relationship. Old wounds are gradually healed. Split off parts of the personality become accessible for integration. Freedom from recurring, maladaptive patterns of behavior is achieved.

Human experience is shaped within multiple domains: biological, psychological, social and spiritual.

Our genetics and life experience powerfully influence the structure and function of the brain. Psychological traits and processes play a central role in determining how we perceive ourselves and others. Social life is an essential ground of nurturance. Spirituality connects us to an invisible reality within which we can find solace, support and meaning for our lives.

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