Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychologist in Los Gatos, CA
For over 35 years, I have dedicated myself to guiding individuals and couples through transformative therapy experiences that address core issues beyond symptom management. As your therapist, I support clients in releasing past traumas, overcoming fears, achieving goals, and cultivating deeper intimacy in relationships. My approach combines warmth, intuition, and direct feedback with practical tools for lifelong application. Specializing in EMDR, somatic therapy, and couples therapy, I help clients navigate life transitions, trauma recovery, addiction, and spiritual growth. With licenses as both a Marriage and Family Therapist (1989) and Clinical Psychologist (2000), I integrate decades of training with certifications in EMDR and advanced couples therapy.My practice in Los Gatos, CA, serves local communities and offers online sessions statewide. I prioritize client empowerment through personalized modalities like Jungian depth psychotherapy, mindfulness, and transpersonal therapy. My commitment to continuous learning ensures clients receive evidence-based care grounded in the latest research. Outside therapy, I maintain personal practices in meditation, nature immersion, and holistic health to sustain my own well-being. I collaborate with clients to create tailored treatment plans that foster joy, fulfillment, and meaningful life changes.
Services
EMDR Therapy
Couples Counseling
Trauma Recovery
Mindfulness Therapy
Career Counseling
Grief Support
Spiritual Growth
Stress Management
Depth Psychotherapy
Anxiety Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of clinical experience across multiple therapeutic modalities
- Certified EMDR practitioner trained directly by Dr. Francine Shapiro
- Advanced couples therapy training from leading relationship experts
- Personalized treatment plans integrating mind-body-spirit approaches
- Proven success in treating complex trauma and relationship challenges
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY16843)
- Certified in EMDR Levels 1 & 2
- Advanced EMDR Training (Laurell Parnell)
- Gottman Institute Couples Therapy Training
- Couples Institute Comprehensive Training
Services
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy helps clients process traumatic memories and reduce emotional distress. This evidence-based approach reprograms negative thought patterns through bilateral stimulation. Ideal for PTSD, anxiety, and complex trauma survivors seeking lasting relief.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for partners addressing communication breakdowns, intimacy issues, and conflict resolution. Combines emotionally focused techniques with developmental approaches to strengthen emotional bonds. Effective for premarital counseling and navigating major life transitions together.
Mindfulness Therapy
Integrates mindfulness practices with cognitive therapy to manage anxiety and depression. Teaches present-moment awareness techniques to break negative thought cycles. Helps clients develop emotional regulation skills through meditation and body awareness exercises.
Depth Psychotherapy
Explores unconscious patterns and childhood experiences influencing current behavior. Uses Jungian techniques like dream analysis and active imagination for self-discovery. Addresses long-standing emotional issues through insight-oriented therapeutic exploration.
Spiritual Counseling
Supports clients seeking meaning and purpose through spiritual integration. Combines psychological principles with transpersonal approaches to address existential questions. Helps develop inner wisdom and connection to something greater than oneself.
People
Brian Winkler, Phd
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Winkler has 35+ years of experience in trauma therapy and couples counseling. He holds dual licenses as a Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Psychologist. Specializes in EMDR, depth psychotherapy, and mindfulness-based approaches. Completed advanced training with the Gottman Institute and Couples Institute. Integrates meditation practice with holistic healing methods.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
I integrate EMDR, somatic therapy, couples therapy, and mindfulness techniques tailored to individual needs. Additional modalities include Jungian depth psychotherapy and transpersonal approaches.
Do you accept insurance?
I provide monthly statements for out-of-network PPO insurance reimbursement. Check with your provider about coverage for Licensed Clinical Psychologists and deductible requirements.
What are your cancellation policies?
Full session fees apply for missed appointments without 24-hour notice. Payment is due at the end of each session unless alternative arrangements are made.
Are online therapy sessions available?
Yes, secure video therapy sessions are available for California residents. Virtual sessions maintain the same confidentiality standards as in-person meetings.
What communities do you serve?
In-person services available in Los Gatos and surrounding areas including San Jose, Santa Clara, and Mountain View. Online therapy accessible to all California residents.
