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Lou A. Bordisso, Ed.D. has been licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist since 1987. He graduated from California State University with a B.A. in social welfare, the University of San Francisco with an M.A. in marriage and family counseling, and Ed.D. in Educational Psychology and Franciscan School of Theology at the Graduate Theological Union with an M.Div.
His professional profile includes, but is not limited to, Employee Assistance Program Administrator for a government program; Outpatient Supervisor for insurance firms, Outpatient Supervisor for Forensic Mental Health for a government program; Hospice Spiritual and Pastoral Care; Substance Abuse, Process Addictions, and Co-dependency Counselor for various Inpatient and Outpatient treatment facilities; Social Service provider among populations underserved; LGBTQ (GAY MEN), Sexuality, and Sexual Orientation Behavioral Health in private practice.
Dr. Bordisso has a reputation for being a warm, compassionate, and empathetic provider with a listening ear and caring heart. His counseling and therapy modalities include, but are not limited to, supportive therapies; existential/philosophical life issues, client-centered counseling; spiritual and/or pastoral care concerns; LGBTQ (GAY MEN) and sexuality issues and concerns; work/employee-related issues and problem-solving utilizing an Employee Assistance Program modality; cognitive-behavioral orientation; Early-stage Alzheimer's, Mild Cognitive Impairment and related memory issues and caregiving concerns, all according to assessment and counseling modality needed, given preferences due to presenting issues.
Professional experience
34yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyLGBTQ+RelationshipsGriefDepression
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Avoidant Personality, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Body Image, Cancer, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Dependent Personality, Divorce and Separation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Isolation / Loneliness, Life Purpose, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-Love, Sex Addiction, Sexuality, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Lou Bordisso. 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.
Dr. Bordisso is a compassionate, professional, knowledgeable therapist who has been an immense help to me. He not only listens intently but also gives balanced advice that has been followed up by beneficial articles. I have more peace of mind since I've been meeting with Dr. Bordisso, and that means a great deal!
Written on Aug 11, 2023 after therapy with Lou for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
Very understanding , kind and positive .
Written on Aug 03, 2023 after therapy with Lou for 3 weeks
Dr. Bordisso has an incredibly philosophical and logical approach to therapy that is refreshing and incredibly helpful to someone who prefers a bit more of a scientific approach. He does a great job of helping navigate the rational space without forgetting about how emotions are affecting it. It's a rare balance I haven't had in most therapists, who tend to be further invested in the emotional processing side. In addition, he always shows care in what I'm saying and never makes me feel judged or dumb for anything I say or expressed. Absolutely incredibly therapist!
Written on Jul 12, 2023 after therapy with Lou for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Lou is great! So helpful, thoughtful and speaks my language!
Written on Jun 22, 2023 after therapy with Lou for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, career difficulties, and coaching
Lou is amazing. Honestly understands how to talk through things with me. He can pivot quickly to metaphors that relate to me and knows when to push on issues and when to help me reflect on others. He’s the best therapist I’ve ever had. I’ve made more progress in the last few months than I have in years of therapy before this
Written on Jun 21, 2023 after therapy with Lou for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coaching
Dr. Bordisso is a very kind Doctor and listens well.
Written on Apr 18, 2023 after therapy with Lou for 2 years and 2 months
Dr. Bordisso helps me with my stress and my anxiety. He helps me with my thoughts so I can minimize the conflicts I have with others
Written on Aug 20, 2022 after therapy with Lou for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Dr. Bordisso was very informative and engaging.
Written on Aug 14, 2022 after therapy with Lou for 6 days on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Dr Lou is a very good therapist. He affirms my dignity and worth. Encourages honest communication and provides timely, accurate feedback. Good rapport and encourages independence and competence.
Written on Aug 05, 2022 after therapy with Lou for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
My first impression was blown away beyond all expectations. Can not wait to see how he helps me in the near future!
Written on Jul 02, 2022 after therapy with Lou for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Dr. Lou is a thoughtful and reliable professional who makes going to therapy easy. Highly recommend to anyone starting their journey with therapy!
Written on Jun 19, 2022 after therapy with Lou for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
This therapist was not at all helpful to me, it just infuriates me and makes me realize that this is why I keep leaving therapy. Short sessions, rushed ending, no willingness to actually communicate like a human, but to just throw out some hot button terms at me. Fuck this.
Written on Jun 12, 2022 after therapy with Lou for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
He is the best, just wish the connection wifi would be better so we don’t go over time and we both get in everything we have to say
Written on Apr 30, 2022 after therapy with Lou for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
He’s great!
Written on Mar 19, 2022 after therapy with Lou for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Just Started my first session today with Dr. Bordisso, and he was really helpful. He listened to what i was saying and gave me positive solutions to some of my problems. I'm excited to keep working with him.
Written on Jan 24, 2022 after therapy with Lou for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Glad Lou was available to listen and respond to me. Much Appreciated his expertise.
Written on Jan 06, 2022 after therapy with Lou for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, grief, and coping with life changes
I really like Dr. Bordisso's therapy style and I had multiple therapists in my life but I think he did a really great job in understanding the issues and I could tell that he was experienced in his field - I had to cancel my subscription because I am moving into a new city and settling down costs a lot but I am excited to work with him in the future if possible.
Written on Jan 01, 2022 after therapy with Lou for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Bordisso has been a great help, great listener and helped me get through a very difficult time of my life! Strongly recommend to people dealing with anxiety
Written on Sep 21, 2021 after therapy with Lou for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Dr. Bordisso is a kind, gentle soul, and the most enthused listener I have ever encountered! He is patient and consistent, caring and invested in your progress. You'll have a kind voice to guide you along, just as I have. A long journey is a long shorter with a companion and a story.
Written on Sep 12, 2021 after therapy with Lou for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Bordisso has been absolutely amazing. I have had short stints with therapist in the past but I have never had such a great connection. He is easy to talk to, respectful and funny. I am so grateful to have such a strong pillar of support in these weird times.
Written on Jul 06, 2021 after therapy with Lou for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
I find de Bordisso professional, attentive and compassionate
Written on Jun 22, 2021 after therapy with Lou for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
He follows up with me even when I went absent for a while
Written on Mar 26, 2021 after therapy with Lou for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Lou has been more like a trusted mentor to me than any other therapist I’ve ever had. His compassion for my fragilities is incomparable. I can not thank him enough for the services he provides for me. His wisdom is beyond what I can convey gratitude for!
Written on Mar 23, 2021 after therapy with Lou for 3 weeks
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