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CA Psychologist 21367

Erik Tootell, CA Psychologist 21367

  • Experience40 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Erik

Erik Tootell is a California-licensed psychologist (CA Psychologist 21367) who brings 40 years of professional experience to his practice. He focuses on common and complex concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and ADHD, guiding clients through challenges related to concentration, memory, and focus.

Background and approach

Erik emphasizes a calm, nonjudgmental setting where people can explore difficult emotions and practical struggles at their own pace. Clients can expect a collaborative relationship in which Erik helps identify priorities and practical steps toward more satisfying day-to-day functioning.

He has worked broadly across issues including abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication and commitment problems, and neurodiversity concerns such as autism and Asperger syndrome. Erik approaches each person as an individual, offering steady support as they pursue clearer thinking, better coping strategies, and improved emotional balance.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Erik draws on established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help with attention, mood, and trauma-related concerns. One common approach focuses on skill-building for emotion regulation and coping - teaching concrete skills to manage anxiety, mood shifts, and stress so daily functioning becomes more manageable. Another approach centers on attention and cognitive strategies that target concentration and memory challenges, offering structured exercises and practical routines to improve focus and organization.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and which techniques feel most useful, adjusting methods over time to better match evolving needs and responses to treatment.

Online therapy makes these methods more accessible through multiple formats - video calls for face-to-face conversations, phone sessions when video is not possible, live chat for focused exchanges, and text-based messaging for ongoing support between sessions. This flexibility helps clients fit care into busy schedules, reach a therapist from different locations within California, and maintain momentum between appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and ADHD, and also addresses related areas such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He creates an open, nonjudgmental environment and collaborates with clients to explore thoughts and feelings while developing practical coping strategies.
How long has he practiced?
He has 40 years of professional work experience supporting people through a range of emotional and cognitive concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is licensed in California as CA Psychologist 21367 and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time; his services are provided to those within the scope allowed by his California licensure.
In what session formats does he meet with clients?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as available session formats.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English