My name is Dr. Jim Seghers. I'm a psychologist and life coach.

I view human experience as an inherently creative process. Through our thoughts and beliefs, our behaviors, and the meanings we impose on our experiences, we actively create our lives. In my professional work, I strive to help my clients harness their innate potential to create meaningful and fulfilling lives through committed action based on personal values. I find this work to be challenging and deeply rewarding. 

Be your best self.

COVID-19 Situation & Teletherapy

The COVID-19 situation is unfolding with considerable uncertainty. I will make periodic updates to this website when necessary. Currently, my practice is exempt from the California statewide lockdown order issued by Governor Newsom on March 19, 2020. I am continuing to hold in-person appointments at this time. However, teletherapy appointments (phone calls and/or video conferencing) are preferred in the interest of safety. Please click here to learn more.

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My new book, The Everything Guide to Anger Management, is available now on Amazon.com.

fighting weakness, or cultivating strength?

When clients come to see me, they are typically (though not always) in some form of distress or perplexity. What I emphasize, more than anything, are the inherent opportunities embedded in life’s challenges. For most people, most of the time, our most difficult and poignant struggles intrinsically point the way towards renewal and self-actualization. Healing, overcoming, and growth go hand-in-hand. Working with my clients to discover, and ultimately act on, these covert potentials is among the most dynamic and fulfilling aspects of the work I do… [Learn more about my Orientation & Approach] 

Therapy / counseling

Psychotherapy is an effective option for many difficulties, including stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. I provide expert, scientifically-based counseling and therapy services.  [Learn more about Therapy / Counseling]

Life coaching

As a life coach, I help people to achieve personal and career goals, improve quality of life, and sharpen motivation, creativity, and problem solving. Career success and personal fulfillment are often major points of focus. [Learn more about Life Coaching]

ASSESSMENT

Psychological assessment is the use of techniques and tools to describe and understand an individual. I provide a range of psychodiagnostic, personality, and intellectual assessment services. {Learn more about Assessment}