John Kravitz
John is a native Californian who has lived and traveled all over the state as well as a fair bit of the world. He is a beneficiary of the joys and struggles involved in sustaining a long-term marriage.
John was initially recruited to ITC to facilitate groups for men recovering from problematic sexual behaviors. Prior to Impulse Treatment Center, he spent one year training in psychodynamic group therapy and has facilitated groups focused on depression, sexuality and intimacy, elders, and neuro-divergent children. Since joining ITC his role has expanded to include working with non-offender individuals and couples in recovery from sexually related issues. He also assists with preparation for the disclosure process.
John is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist LMFT#120559. He was awarded a Master’s degree in Holistic Counseling with an emphasis in Transpersonal Psychology from John F. Kennedy University in Pleasant Hill and a Bachelor of Arts from St. Mary’s College of Moraga. He continually updates his skills through postgraduate training including Problematic Sexual Behaviors, Facilitating Partner Disclosures of problematic sexual behaviors, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Gottman Method and other topics. He is a Certified Hypnotherapist through the National Guild of Hypnotherapists and a Reiki Master. He is informed by long-standing practices of meditation and mindfulness. John maintains memberships in The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health, the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) and currently serves on the Board of East Bay CAMFT.
John also maintains a private practice in Walnut Creek where he specializes in working with all aspects of couple’s relationship challenges. He also works with individuals who choose to improve their resilience in life and who experience symptoms of sadness, anxiety, depression and relational difficulties. Information about his private practice can be found on www.walnutcreek-therapist.com.