- 20 years experience
- California psychologist
- Mindfulness and CBT
About William
William Zahn works with people who are dealing with low self worth, anxiety, depression, addiction, and life changes. He is a California licensed psychologist with 20 years of experience. He speaks English and practices in California.
He trained at Princeton University for his bachelor’s degree and earned a PsyD from the California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego in 2008. Over two decades he has seen many kinds of challenges in clinical settings and community work. That background informs a flexible, down-to-earth style in sessions.
William uses practical tools drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches and emotion-focused work. He also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. Sessions often include mindfulness or mind-body practices when those fit a person’s needs and preferences.
He aims to help people build on their strengths rather than fit a particular mold. That can mean learning new coping skills for stress, reworking negative self-talk, or developing better emotion regulation. He emphasizes respect and compassion while helping people set realistic, personal goals.
Common focuses include grief, sleep problems, shame and guilt, chronic pain and illness, and issues related to identity such as LGBT concerns. People who want a straightforward, collaborative approach to improve self esteem or manage mood often find this practical orientation helpful.
He trained at Princeton University for his bachelor’s degree and earned a PsyD from the California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego in 2008. Over two decades he has seen many kinds of challenges in clinical settings and community work. That background informs a flexible, down-to-earth style in sessions.
William uses practical tools drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches and emotion-focused work. He also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. Sessions often include mindfulness or mind-body practices when those fit a person’s needs and preferences.
He aims to help people build on their strengths rather than fit a particular mold. That can mean learning new coping skills for stress, reworking negative self-talk, or developing better emotion regulation. He emphasizes respect and compassion while helping people set realistic, personal goals.
Common focuses include grief, sleep problems, shame and guilt, chronic pain and illness, and issues related to identity such as LGBT concerns. People who want a straightforward, collaborative approach to improve self esteem or manage mood often find this practical orientation helpful.