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Dale Hamilton

CA LMFT 34248, CA LPCC 1773
Credentials
CA LMFT 34248, CA LPCC 1773
NPI Number
1689738015
Location
California
Languages
English
Dale Hamilton
29 years experience

About Dale Hamilton

As a licensed therapist with nearly three decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice focuses on helping clients address challenges such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma recovery, and grief. I offer a compassionate approach that honors each person’s unique journey, whether they’re seeking faith-based guidance or a secular therapeutic experience.

My expertise centers on supporting men through life transitions, addressing social anxiety, healing from past traumas, and helping individuals rediscover their sense of purpose. I understand the profound impact of isolation, shame, and personal struggles, and I’m committed to creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, develop healthier communication patterns, and work towards personal growth and healing.

Drawing from extensive clinical experience, I provide a warm, understanding space where clients can explore their challenges, develop resilience, and move towards more fulfilling lives. My approach is tailored to meet each individual’s specific needs, respecting their personal background and therapeutic goals.

Licenses

LMFT
34248
LPCC
1773

Professional experience

  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Relationship issues
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Communication problems
  • Divorce and separation
  • Forgiveness
  • Guilt and shame
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Life purpose
  • Men's issues
  • Mood disorders
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Self-love
  • Social anxiety and phobia

Clinical Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Languages

  • English

12 Reviews

“Really appreciate the ease in which Dale makes communication.”

“Mr. Hamilton has been a great therapist for me for quite sometime now. I can always count on him! He is caring, compassionate and professional. Listens closely to what I am saying and always helps me out when I am having trouble. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing “Better Help.””

“Dale is an incredible therapist. Somehow he just always knows what to say or do. Sometimes when you think you know all the answers, he still surprises you with something different… That actually works.<br /> He listens patiently, is usually retry quiet, but the when he comes up with his solution-it’s right on. Saved our marriage! And made it better.”

“So far Dale has been the best therapist I’ve had. I hope to keep working with him for awhile he gives new perspective and logical responses to things that I have found to be very refreshing and genuinely helpful.”

“I really appreciate Dale's attention to my concerns and appreciation of my issues.”

“Mr. Hamilton is always very professional, kind and compassionate. I would recommend him highly!”

“Dale has been a HUGE help to our marriage. We were recently married, really floundering, and close to ending things, when we started talking to him. And he is just PERFECT!<br /> <br /> He has been so helpful. He is a great listener, and is on the quieter side…but then he says something, and it’s RIGHT ON!<br /> <br /> Some of his suggestions were different than other therapists had suggested (and we had worked through 3 before we got assigned to Dale), and almost contrary to what some of them, but then they WORKED! <br /> And that’s the thing…he thinks differently than most therapists, and that is the key.<br /> He has saved our marriage, and made things so much nicer. <br /> <br /> He is not just throwing out keywords and common solutions…we are both smart people, but yet he surprises even us with his suggestions…he really thinks about each of us individually, and really understands things before suggesting something. I think that’s what makes his help so powerful. It works.<br /> <br /> We are so grateful for his quiet, yet confident help. We look forward to our weekly sessions with Dale. Because he always has something useful to say.<br /> <br /> Thank you!”

“Dale has been extremely helpful in providing me needed support when I needed it most. I am able to talk to him not only as a therapist but as a friend.”

“Dale has an excellent sense of when to intervene and direct the therapy.”

“Dale is very approachable and lets you speak out what you're feeling and recommends great worksheet exercises to help identify the triggers and great solutions for you to figure out how to improve those areas.”

“I have had several appointments with Dale Hamilton recently. And I have to say that he has been very professional, kind and considerate.<br /> It had been years since I had therapy and I wasn’t sure if I would get anything out of it.<br /> But I really have. And I feel so much better! He has helped me open up a whole new world for myself. And this is just the beginning! I’m looking forward to working with him to help me continue to move forward.”

“Listens and offers solutions to my problems is patient”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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