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CA Psychologist 24256

William Zahn, CA Psychologist 24256

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About William

William Zahn is a California-based psychologist with 20 years of professional experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, ADHD, and relationship or identity concerns.

Background and approach

He draws on training that includes a PsyD from CSPP-San Diego and a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University to inform a thoughtful, individualized practice. He emphasizes compassion and respect as foundations for therapeutic work and aims to help clients shape their natural tendencies to meet personal goals rather than forcing change that doesn't fit.

His clinical approach blends evidence-based strategies and mind-body awareness, with particular familiarity in mindfulness practices alongside modalities such as CBT, DBT, attachment-based work, and emotionally-focused interventions. William has worked across varied settings and with a broad range of issues including chronic pain and illness, men’s concerns, and challenges around shame, isolation, and life purpose.

He seeks to support and empower people through collaborative exploration and practical skills-building that align with each person’s values and style.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that adapt to your needs

Attachment-based work focuses on the patterns of connection that shape how people relate and respond to stress, helping clients explore attachment histories to build more supported, supportive relationships and regulate emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and mood-related symptoms. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) attends to the experience of emotions in the moment and helps people access and reorganize emotional responses to heal relational and intrapersonal wounds.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. William partners with each person to understand goals, preferences, and life context, and he tailors methods so therapy aligns with what a client needs and values rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online sessions make it possible to work with these approaches through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexible ways to build skills, process difficult feelings, and try new ways of relating from wherever a client is located in California. This adaptability can help integrate therapy into busy lives and support steady progress over time.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, addictions, relationship and LGBT concerns, trauma and sleeping or coping challenges.
What is his therapy style like?
The style blends compassionate, client-centered work with practical, evidence-based techniques such as CBT and DBT while incorporating mindfulness and mind-body practices.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 20 years of experience in a variety of clinical settings working with diverse mental health and behavioral challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is licensed as CA Psychologist 24256 and practices in California; his training includes a PsyD from CSPP-San Diego and an undergraduate degree from Princeton University.
Does he work with non-English speakers or international clients?
He conducts therapy in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersNarcissismPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English