Dr. Don Crowe

Dr. Don Crowe is a certified clinical psychologist with over 40 years of experience in offering counseling and psychological services across the San Francisco Bay Area. He integrates his extensive education, professional training, and diverse life experiences into his therapeutic practice, working with individuals, couples, and families.

Approach

Life guarantees each of us a share of necessary losses, troubled feelings, and also moments of happiness. Are you experiencing problems within yourself, at work, or with someone you love? Do you want your life to be different? If so, meaningful change requires us to think and act differently.

Sometimes we can work things out on our own. Other times, we need more than just a friend to lean on. If you’re considering therapy, I am willing to help.

I provide personalized psychotherapy for adults seeking clarity, resilience, and lasting change. My approach is integrative and collaborative. I draw from humanistic, existential, and cognitive-behavioral traditions, along with practical, evidence-based strategies. I do not adhere rigidly to one model — instead, I meet you where you are and tailor our work to your specific needs.

I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, perfectionism, personality patterns, work-life stress, and major life transitions. I also support clients navigating relationship concerns, marriage challenges, men’s issues, fatherhood, adoption-related matters, and the process of aging well.

If you are looking for someone who leads with heart, is grounded in the science of wellness, and brings both wisdom and practicality into the therapy room, I would welcome the opportunity to work with you.

In addition to my academic training, I have studied and worked in institutional settings and have been mentored by extraordinary leaders in my field. My own life has been shaped by joy, tragic loss, adventure, success, and failure. I bring all of this with me to the therapy hour.

Beyond psychotherapy, I offer psychological assessments, including evaluations for ADHD, mood disorders, personality and cognitive testing, and assessments for prospective adoptive parents. When appropriate, I may incorporate hypnosis as a complementary therapeutic tool.

I also present workshops and teach courses for professionals and community groups on topics such as aging well, managing Type A behavior and stress, personality dynamics, success in marriage, and cultivating happiness.

You are welcome to contact me for a complimentary phone consultation so we can discuss your questions and determine whether we are a good fit.

Living room area with a wooden staircase and loft, purple armchair beneath stairs, framed pictures on walls, patterned area rugs on hardwood floors, wooden cabinet, door, and decorative items.
 

Providing you with a safe space to relax

All your appointments will take place in our soothing office environment with individualized care.

In-person & Teletherapy remote options in California

Our office is conveniently located in Orinda, California, and we proudly serve clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I offer both in-person and secure teletherapy sessions to individuals and couples across California.

I specialize in treating anxiety and depression and provide experienced, compassionate couples counseling for clients in the East Bay and greater San Francisco Bay Area.

Prefer to meet from home?

Teletherapy sessions are available statewide, making it easy to access personalized, confidential care wherever you are in California.