Therapist profile
Dr. Henry Venter, CA Psychologist PSY18428
California
California psychologist - relationships and anger
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- CredentialsCA Psychologist PSY18428
- LicensePsychologist, California / PSY18428
- NPI1457531709
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Afrikaans
- LocationCalifornia
About
- ACT and CBT
- Attachment focus
- English and Afrikaans
About Henry
Dr. Henry Venter is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist PSY18428) with 25 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and anger. Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans, and he accepts international clients.
He helps people who are stuck figuring out next steps. He encourages straightforward conversation about what is causing distress and what might help. He offers practical ways to manage strong reactions and recurring patterns that get in the way of relationships or work.
His background includes a mix of approaches that focus on thoughts, emotions, and connection with others. He uses tools from cognitive and emotion-focused methods to clarify unhelpful thinking and to work on what matters most to the person. Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about how early relationships shape current patterns.
In a session he aims for clear goals and small, testable changes. Expect discussion about recent situations, some skills practice, and planning for how to try different behaviors between sessions. He also brings coaching elements when someone wants to tackle career or life-change issues.
People often come for help with anger that shows up at home or work, for difficulty recovering after loss, or for trouble feeling close to others. If someone wants to explore options they start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first visit.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Dr. Venter draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy in his work. ACT helps people clarify values and take manageable steps toward them, which is useful for anger that comes from frustration with life circumstances. Attachment-based ideas look at how early relationship patterns affect current reactions and closeness with partners or others. EFT focuses on emotions in relationships and helps people name feelings and change interaction patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best, based on the person’s goals and preferences. That choice can evolve as sessions reveal what helps most for mood, relationships, or coping with change.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Therapists often adapt exercises and homework for a virtual setting so people can practice skills between meetings and apply them to real situations.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Afrikaans
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, anger, depression, and related problems such as parenting strain and career challenges.
How would he approach anger in sessions?
He uses practical conversation about triggers and reactions, along with skills from cognitive and emotion-focused approaches to manage intensity and patterns over time.
What is his professional background?
He has 25 years of experience as a practicing psychologist and has worked with adults on relationship and emotional concerns throughout his career.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is a California Psychologist, listed as CA Psychologist PSY18428, and practices from California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans, and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Specific session formats are not detailed here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.