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Dr. Jeffrey Idelson, PSY.D

Dr. Jeffrey Idelson, PSY.D

Marriage & Family Therapy

Dr. Jeffrey Idelson, PSY.D is a marriage & family therapist in Walnut Creek, CA. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

1966 Tice Valley Blvd Walnut Creek, CA 94595

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Care Philosophy

"I address and work to resolve past and current life concerns, traumas, and dysfunctions through cognitive therapy. I also work with gay/lesbian, PTSD, and bulimia and anorexia issues. I recently retired after 24 ye..."

- Dr. Jeffrey Idelson, PSY.D

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  • Explains Conditions Well
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Dr. Idelson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Idelson

4.3

28 ratings, 10 with a written review
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mike – Feb 15, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Feb 15, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Feb 12, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 25, 2020
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 01, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Zachary Gotvald in Pleasant Hill, CA – Sep 12, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rob R in Alamo, CA – May 15, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sophie S in Pleasant Hill, CA – Apr 23, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lina in Orinda, CA – Apr 01, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Catherine W in alamo – Feb 02, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I address and work to resolve past and current life concerns, traumas, and dysfunctions through cognitive therapy. I also work with gay/lesbian, PTSD, and bulimia and anorexia issues. I recently retired after 24 years teaching two psychology classes at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, CA.
  • Marriage & Family Therapy

  • Cognitive & Behavioral Psychology

  • Individual Counseling

  • Women's Counseling

  • Doctor Or Psychology

    2005
  • Calif State University

    Undergraduate School, 1972
  • Psy.d. Degree

Locations

Practice

Office1966 Tice Valley Blvd Walnut Creek, CA 94595
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