Assaf Jaffe
Psychologist -
Dr. Assaf Jaffe is a Clinical Psychologist residing in The Bay Area of California. Dr. Jaffe has been working with substance abuse recovery and mental health support services since 1994.A Licensed Psychologist, Dr. Jaffe treats individuals, couples, and families. A former adjunct professor at Alliant international University in San Francisco. Dr. Jaffe has taught courses on cultural awareness and on Working in Native American Communities. Additionally, he has lectured at other academic institutions regarding cultural awareness and ethnicity, including at Stanford University.A majority of Dr. Jaffe ‘s experience has included work with individuals suffering from mental health issues and also those recovering from addictions. Dr. Jaffe embraces a multi-disciplinary and holistic focus utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and brief strategic solution-oriented approaches.Dr. Jaffe ‘s treatment experiences included a wide array of behavioral and addiction recovery approaches. His most intensive areas of exposure include treating mood disorders, anxiety problems, trauma and individuals with substance issues.
Skills and Expertise
Abuse / Survivors of Abuse
Addiction
Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
Adoption / Foster Care Issues
Anger Management
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Drug Use
Trauma
Trauma and PTSD
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Sleep or Insomnia
Stress
Substance Use
Treatment Orientation
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Eclectic
Family Systems Therapy
Gestalt
holistic health
Hypnotherapy
Meditation
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Narrative
psychotherapy
Telehealth-based
Solution Focused Therapy
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Modality