Welcoming, Authentic Catholic Therapy
Most therapy is designed to help us cope with our wounds. Healing happens in relationship, especially with God. Why is it that we can pray, receive Communion, and go to confession yet never seem to be healed?
St. Thomas Aquinas said, "one reception of Holy Communion is enough to completely heal us!" Why does it often not work? St. Thomas goes on to say, the reason healing does not occur is due to (psychological) "impediments", meaning things that block healing graces.
We strive to help people discover their psychological impediments and seek healing through the Truths of the Church by means of sacramental graces. We use therapeutic techniques and teaching, which leads to identifying and removing the impediments that often block healing.
Furthermore, for those who are not practicing Catholics, or have limited or no faith tradition, We use traditional therapeutic techniques that increase one's coping skills with any presenting issue or problem. We find that with an increase in coping skills, one can often gain interest and hope towards potential healing.
A ship may sail in different directions, north or south, east or west, driven by various winds, yet the needle of its compass will always point towards the pole star. Likewise, let everything turn upside down, not only about us but also within us: whether we are sad or happy, relaxed or restless, in peace or in turmoil, in light or darkenss, in temptation or assurance, in attachment or aversion, in aridity or ardor, scorched by the sun or refreshed by the dew, always ensure that your heart, soul and spirit, are always, as the needle of the compass, turned towards God our Creator and Saviour, our unique and sovereign good.
~ St. Francis de Sales
Our Services
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Individuals
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Married Couples
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Children and Adolescents
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Families
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Chemically Dependent
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Addictions
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Eating Disorders
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Adult Children of Alcoholics
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Sexual Abuse Victims
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Depressive Disorders
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Anxiety Disorders
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Child Bearing Loss
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Post-Abortion Syndrome
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Sexual Identity Disorder
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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ADD/ADHD
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder : PTSD and Complex PTSD
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Dissociative Disorders
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Same sex attraction conflicts
- Pornography
- Sexual addictions and related difficulties
- Scrupulosity
- Post Abortive Syndrome: PAS
- Trauma recovery
Sac. office: Appointments with Bryan on Fridays. Also available in Modesto, CA . Contact us for availability.
Offices too far or inconvenient?
Also available to anyone in California through video conferencing using HIPPA compliant secure software.
Father Dominic office in person
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Meet our Providers
Credentials
- M.A. Counseling Psychology
- B.A. Human Behavior with emphasis in Chemical Dependency
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- Kenneth Bryan Kelso License #LMFT88603 California Board of Behavioral Science
- 2 years Orthodox seminary training: solid understanding of Scripture and church teaching, Extensive training in St. John Paul's Theology of the Body, and Deliverance Ministry training
- EMDR certified
- Internal Family Systmems Informed Therapist
- Skilled at intergration of faith and psychology
Credentials:
- Chandra Sekhar Potnru - Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) 129809 California Board of Behavioral Sciences
- Pursuing Psy.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy, Alliant International University (In Progress)
- Integration of Salesian Spirituality and Psychotherapy
- M.S. in Marraige and Family Therapy, Friends University, Wichita, Kansas.
- Clinical Pastoral Education 4 Units, (NACC Certified Board Chaplain)
- Gottman' Marital Therapy Training Level 1 & Level 2
- M. Sc. Counseling Psychology, Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong, India
- Bachelor of Theology, St. Peter's Pontifical Institute, Bangalore, India
- Bachelor of Philosophy, Suvidya College, India
- Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Bangalore University, India.
- Supervised by Bryan Kelso
Credentials:
-Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT) 146781 California Board of Behavioral Sciences
- Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) 16476 California Board of Behavioral Sciences
- M.A. Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy
- Certified Spiritual Director - 3 year program
- Certificate in Theology for Ministry Leaders - 3 year program
- Supervised by Bryan Kelso