JOHN C. MCLAUGHLIN PSY. D.

Who am I? Why are people being this way? Does this ever change?
I did not ask for this, what’s the deal?

How did I get here?

It is so tempting to decide that these questions and others like them are pointless. Unfortunately, most of us cannot stop ourselves from asking such questions. The persistent needling of these questions makes us anxious and too often unproductive. While I will not sufficiently answer these broad concerns, and these questions will continue our collaboration on these concerns will gain you a sense of knowing about yourself. The questions may change and your horizon may come into sharper focus.

HOW I WORK

These web pages are designed to give you a sense of the types of problems my work addresses and how it may benefit you or someone you know. Please call or e-mail with your questions. This type of work strives to construct a temporal space where ideas can find their own weight. My role is to listen in order to hear the full weight of what, the people who come to see me, have to say. By listening, I aid their exploration of the dynamic behind their current thoughts and feelings. The treatment must be a collaboration adapted to the specific needs of those who come to work with me. Some of the ways in which I work include Play therapy with children, Infant parent therapy, couples treatment, and Family work.

My Perspective

I incessantly propose that things can be different. That is my job: to turn things another way to wonder about new meanings for what may seem to be tired thoughts. Treatment could be something other than what psychotherapy has been in the past. This should be an investigation pointed at finding that dynamic, that strong force, working behind the scenes in your life.

My Background and Training

I hold a doctorate in clinical psychology from the Wright Institute in Berkeley. I trained in child therapy at the Ann Martin Children's Center. From there I continued on to work with mothers and their babies at the Infant Parent Program. At the Westside Crisis Clinic in San Fransisco, I trained in crisis work and in the treatment of severe mental illness.

I am a founding member of the California Circle of the Ecole Freudian du Quebec, where my training in a rigorous and effective form of Psychoanalysis is ongoing. I have attended the yearly seminar given by the analysts of GIFRIC Apollon, Bergeron and Cantin since 1999.

Insurance

There are several insurance panels that which accept my billing - when you call, I will connect you with my biller who can let you know if your plan is one of them and if so, what your co-pay will be.

MediCal/Medicare Patients

I also accept MediCal patients through San Fransisco Mental Health access. I am a Medicare provider as well. I will slide my fee for patients with a strong desire to enter into this work.

My Approach

My Work

Patient Information

If you would like to learn more about how I can help you or more information about my practice, please contact me at dr.john757@johncmclaughlin.com or call me at 415-861-7690.

A psychoanalytic perspective