Doug Aucoin
(He/Him/His)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Come work with a therapist who is skillful, genuine and warm, who will help you explore the most difficult issues while also feeling safe and supported.
Feeling better matters so much and yet taking those first steps to make changes and moving towards recovery and growth are often not easy. You know that you want to move forward and make positive changes but are not sure where to start. It helps to have a mature and compassionate therapeutic partner with you on this journey. Having helped hundreds of clients in San Diego for the last 20 years, I’d like to take this journey with you. To utilize your in-network insurance benefits, follow this link and click the ‘request a consultation’ button: https://internal.helloalma.com/providers/doug-aucoin/. Clients come to therapy burdened with such things as anxiety/mood concerns, grief/loss issues, men’s issues, low self-esteem, LGBTQ+ issues, or challenges with life transitions. I have wide-ranging experience working with men's issues, including addressing concerns related to masculinity and gender roles, issues of identity, connecting with loved ones, and learning to express emotions in a healthy way, which as men we are often not taught to do. I’ve worked in community mental health, hospice, psychiatric hospitals, substance use and seniors’ programs. I utilize proven interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based, Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing and more. My clients consistently tell me that they feel heard, understood, and relieved to have begun therapy. Let's create a plan together to lead you to change and growth.
Practice hours (PST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Aging
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- End of Life
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Men's Issues
- Perfectionism
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- Self-Esteem
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- People of color
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as queer
- People with disabilities
- People with HIV or AIDS
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Group Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Eclectic Approaches
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Training
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – California
- Cigna – California
- Optum – California
- Oscar – California
- Out-of-pocket
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Apple Pay
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Zelle
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Board of Behavioral Sciences
LCSW24707, California
Certificates
CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Use Disorders
UCSD Extension, Continuing Education Programs
I have completed multiple trainings over 20 years including in CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Use Disorders, Cultural Competency, Treating Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Depression and Older Adults, Human Sexuality, Domestic Violence, Self-Compassion, Working with Shame, Online Counseling and Therapy, Law and Ethics, and many other relevant areas.
Education
San Diego State University
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2001
The focus of my training in graduate school was the delivery of services for and the treatment of mental health disorders.