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My husband and I tried several different therapists before we found what we were looking for in Don. With a non-judgmental attitude and respect for our dignity, Don skillfully helped us face some of the more difficult issues of our marriage in way that allowed us to grow gracefully into a new place in our relationship. Don is unusually centered, present, non egotistical, and lacks the detachment that we have found in some other therapists. He infuses his sessions with a human quality that is the opposite of the stereotypical clinical experience of therapy. In short, we always feel like Don genuinely cares about us and has all the time in the world to spend with us. He is clearly in practice because it is a deep vocation for him, and not just to earn a living. As he himself says, it is a way for him to be the best human being he can be, and that sincerity comes through in every session.

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My husband and I have visited Don Waxman about 5 or 6 times to help us improve our overall communication with each other. Basically it has helped us each understand ourselves, and what our core issues are — and how those core issues come into play when we disagree and fight. We are both getting a handle on things and our communication is improving very significantly. It’s not that I am surprised — well, maybe I am surprised — because I honestly didn’t know how to fix what was going on in our marriage. Don has helped us a lot, and has been respectful and encouraging all along the way. Thank you Don Waxman.

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Don Waxman has been helping my wife and me improve our relationship by teaching us communication skills that we can apply in our daily interactions. His heart centered approach has made us aware of our core issues in a safe and supporting atmosphere. As a result, I feel I have a better understanding of my wife’s needs and I have the confidence to dialogue with her in a more supportive manner. I recommend Don’s approach to couple’s counseling based on our positive experiences.

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Don was able to provide a comfortable environment for us to work on our issues. He was very good at keeping the conversations on point and finding common ground where it seemed there was none in sight. More than once I thought the relationship with my partner was beyond fixing, but Don showed us (myself especially) that sometimes the issues we have with our partners are not what they seem; that you might need to look carefully at yourself.

In therapy with Don, I learned a lot about myself and I use this knowledge in all types of relationships- personal, work, etc.

Individuals

I came to see Don during a time of immense upheaval in my life. Within a few visits he helped me re-imagine my life after divorce. This foundational work was something I needed to be doing anyway, which speaks to the beauty and simplicity of Don’s approach. His collaborative and experiential-based approach allowed me to re-program some of the thought patterns that no longer served me, and gave me a useful set of practical tools that I am able to draw from on a daily basis. As well, I am particularly grateful for the male role model Don provided. A little more than a year removed from this period of crises, I feel like I’m back on track, leading life with a creative passion that I wasn’t previously.

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I have worked with Don Waxman for almost two years and find him to be the most effective therapist I have ever used. Don has the ability to be empathetic and directive in a way that works for me. His use of somatic tools with me has been dramatic in my self-exploration and healing. He is very knowledgeable and creative, and has a great set of tools to help you attain your goals.

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Don was instrumental in bringing my thoughts and focus back to the center. Divorce, financial pressure and physical health issues were colliding in my experience. During a period of time when there was an immense amount of pressure, stress, confusion, delusion and despair, Don was able to help me regain my footing. The primary takeaway was that Don helped me focus on myself and not on how others framed their perception of who I am. At that point in time it was exactly what was needed to help me compartmentalize the areas I needed to work on versus issues that were not mine, and which I had no control over. This bit of clarity helped extremely then, and is something I continue to use this very day.

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I have found Don’s therapy to be very beneficial. I have learned innovative and effective ways to redirect old negative habits and be more present in my relationships, and more present in the moment at hand. I real like Don’s style – he’s a great guy, and he calls me on my BS. I think he has great therapeutic skill and knowledge, which has been really helpful to me.

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I’ve been working with Don for six months now, and he has really helped me deal with not only my anger, but with my grief as well. With Don I’ve enjoyed a better level of communication with others and myself. He’s shown me how to meet my feelings, give them space to exist and eventually work through them instead of simply turning them all into frustrated anger and never dealing with anything. I’ve improved relationships with family and friends, all from using techniques Don has gone over with me. Don is a very nice man, very attentive, and very helpful.

Don Waxman, MFT
2805 Eastman Lane
Petaluma, CA 94952

Offering therapy and counseling services to Petaluma, Novato, Rohnert Park, Sebastopol, Santa Rosa, Sonoma, North Bay.

Couples Counseling, Relationships, Marriage, Men’s Issues, Men’s Group, Anger, Depression, Grief, Anxiety, Loss, Marriage Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Domestic Violence, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Addictions, Sex Addiction, Aging, End of Life, Bereavement, Somatic Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, Focusing, Work-Related Issues, Emotional Resilience, Mood Stability, Solution-Focused Therapy, Brief Therapy

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