Doug Aucoin, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Doug Aucoin

(He/Him/His)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Accepting clients
Updated 19 days ago
21 years in practice

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.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteCisgender ManGayUnaffiliated: secular/nonreligious/agnostic/atheist

Practice hours (PST)

Sun
closed
Mon
closed
Tue
1:00 pm 7:00 pm
Wed
1:00 pm 6:00 pm
Thu
1:00 pm 7:00 pm
Fri
1:00 pm 7:00 pm
Sat
closed

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
  • Mindfulness Training
  • Eclectic Approaches
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing

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.