Life can get difficult, and reaching out to seek help is the first step toward getting better.
My journey started about twenty years ago when I was introduced to mindfulness meditation that helped me become less reactive to life's challenges. It's simple, but not easy. I'm still working on it because learning never ends. Sometimes, we cannot avoid painful experiences, but the way we related to these experiences can make a big difference. My approach to counseling and therapy is based on research, study, and clinical practice, as well as my own experience. If you choose to work with me, I won't ask you to do things that I haven't tried or am actively practicing.
More than 15 years of social science research and education experience motivated me to help people create healthy relationships. I received my PhD. in Anthropology, emphasizing psycho-social health and masculinity across cultures, and I published my first book on this subject. My Master's degree in counseling focuses on Marriage and Family Therapy because I believe that meaningful relationships are crucial to recovery. Currently, I'm part of an AAMFT-approved supervisor program, and I have the privilege to provide clinical supervision for masters-level students at San Diego State University.
Since 2012, I am offering psychotherapy and counseling services in collaboration with various community-based mental health agencies. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families, and people in acute crisis who needed immediate support. Over the years, I developed a passion for being a guide on the journey to overcome addiction, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress, interpersonal violence, depression, anger, and relationship problems. My strength-based recovery approach is designed to help you empower yourself through mindful awareness and heartful connections.
Your wellbeing is my ultimate concern, and I'm convinced that you are so much more than the problems that you face right now. On the journey to getting better, my task is to help you pay attention to your resilience, strength, and untapped potential. I implement evidence-based counseling and psychotherapy methods that can increase your self-awareness and empower you to live a life that's worth living. At the same time, it is essential to keep in mind that I don't provide a magic pill or a quick fix: counseling is a healing process that requires your participation and investment. But in the end, making small changes to self-defeating stories that you might share with others and patterns of unhelpful behavior can bring life-altering results. This may start with becoming more aware of physical tension in the body and lead to becoming more kind and compassionate with yourself and others.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Domestic Violence, Fatherhood Issues, Impulsivity, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexuality
Clinical approaches: Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 106466
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Hanspeter Reihling. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I’ve enjoyed being able to be open with Dr. Reihling during this difficult time in my life. He’s been very understanding and amazing listener.
Written on Jul 27, 2020 after therapy with Hanspeter for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, and relationship issues
Dr. Hans is an amazing counselor who is understanding and provides expert help with the problems that you are facing.
Written on Jun 08, 2020 after therapy with Hanspeter for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem
He responds to my concerns and is helping me find a path for me forward.
Written on Jun 01, 2020 after therapy with Hanspeter for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I highly recommend Dr. Reihling. He has helped me through some of my toughest moments. I always end our sessions in a much better place.
Written on May 03, 2020 after therapy with Hanspeter for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues