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Chris Doorley, AMFT, MA(He/Him/His)

(He/Him/His)
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
California
ADHD- Anxiety - Depression-Smoking cessation-Burnout-
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Professional statement

Chris Doorley, AMFT (DoorleyTherapy on the web) specializes in Sleep issues, Burnout, Anxiety, Stress and ADHD. Therapy with Chris is about identifying and supporting your individual needs. His approach draws from Buddhist Psychology, awareness practices (like Gestalt), and Jungian myth-archetypes to provide support for your entire Self. In Chris's 9 years of clinical, graduate-level and pre-clinical work, he's seen that though we all share common suffering, it hits each of us uniquely. If you feel your life has begun to show you more "obstacle" than "flow", send an email or give a call— next-day intakes are available.

Areas of focus include anxiety attacks, sleep disturbance/ insomnia, career stress, signs of depression, ADHD symptoms and stuck habits. Ask yourself, What your in life has the most meaning? How do you access your core potential? Along with supportive therapy, your answers to these questions can guide recovery and open up new choices.


Message to clients

I work primarily with present-moment awareness: What are you experiencing? What has meaning for you? What do you need right now? My style of attunement has been honed through 9 years of Buddhist psychology, 8 years of education in Gestalt, and a compassionate sense that whatever's bothering you right now is an important topic.

Some of what you could try in therapy with me may include creative thought experiments, emotional regulation & somatics, evolutionary psychology, “writer’s mind”, myth- and dream-work, and awareness-expanding practices (extensions of meditation). If you’re curious about any of these and you seek more FLOW, email or call me today. I'm curious to hear what you've been dealing with lately.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 7 years

The Center for Mindful Psychotherapy , Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, 2020 - 2026
Church Street Integral Counseling Ctr, Practicum ( Graduate Trainee ), 2018 - 2019
The San Francisco Warm Line, Shift Leader, 2016 - 2018
Bayside Outpatient Recovery, Group Facilitator, 2015 - 2017

California Institute of Integral Studies, MA in Counseling Psychotherapy , 2019
Washington University, BA in English Literature, 1994

Licensure

California: 161336

Supervisor: Gieve Patel(LMFT 47196)


Languages

English

Specialties

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Smoking cessation - Learning, building, and reinforcing behavioral changes related to smoking cessation, as well as managing cravings and emotions.

Burnout - Managing and recovering from stressors that lead to feelings of decreased motivation and disconnection from the self; practicing effective self-care and finding ways to relax both physically and mentally




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

I will be opening a new office in Marin County ( North Bay ) after January 15, 2026. If you're interested, you can join the waitlist by contacting me via email.


Insurance

Chris Doorley is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$175 (50min)
  • Sliding scale:$135 - $175
  • Couples sessions:$225 (50min)
  • Family sessions:$250 (47min)
  • Emotional Regulation:$100 (25min)

Book a Free Initial Consultation

The practice will call you for a free 10 minute phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!

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