Craig Parton

Craig is extremely perceptive, intelligent and direct. He is able to be empathetic and non-​judgmental, patient and honest. He is a warm and wonderful being with a solid education, depth of heart, and understanding of life and how to navigate through it.
Speaking with Craig as a friend and colleague over the last few years has changed the way that I cope with stress and the way I approach my life and I can only imagine the benefits one would gain in a course of psychotherapy with him. Craig’s insight and humanity have helped me greatly and if you are seeking psychotherapy services in the Bay Area, I cannot recommend him highly enough.

His website says, «whoever you are is welcome here» and is utterly true. Accepting, warm and funny, Craig is someone I trust without reservation. I refer to him often because I believe in his exceptional commitment to this work, his ability to empathize, and his incredible wit and humor. Deciding to go to therapy is scary. Choosing a therapist is really hard. Timing is important. If you’re ready, Craig is an excellent choice.

Finding a therapist can be a daunting task, and I am writing to ensure you that chosing Craig to embark on your own personal work will be well worth it. I have known Craig for over 10 years now, meeting him within a Group Psychotherapy context and then pursueing graduate school studies together. I am lucky to have him as an anchor in my life — with the ups and the downs — he his a stronghold of grounded support. He offers the gift that empathy is an incredably satisfying exerience, and that a strong hearted, honest question is all I need in order to face my own needed solution. He is honest and incredably respectful of his own and other’s vulnerability, and I can attest to his ability to hold the challenge of relationship with great integrity.

I have known Craig for four years and am fortunate to call him a colleague and friend. He is sharp-​witted, fiercely intelligent, committed to honesty and growth — and also a truly caring and kind soul. He is dedicated to this work — in the office and in life — and I trust he is a wonderful therapist.

Craig is a highly skilled clinician who brings incredible presence, empathy and insight to his work with clients. Upon meeting Craig I felt immediately comfortable in his presence and was very impressed by his therapeutic skills. His grasp of psychology as well as his deep regard for people in pain make Craig a truly masterful therapist. I recommend Craig wholeheartedly to anyone and everyone who needs a skilled, compassionate and kind guide to support them through life’s difficulties.

Craig and I met at the California Institute of Integral Studies and practiced together at the Center for Somatic Psychotherapy. From the beginning I have known Craig to be one of the most courageously honest and present people I have ever met. Craig has a masterful ability to balance humor with depth. He challenges others while being gentle, insightful, creative, and kind. Craig’s commitment to his own growth is reflected not only in his presence but also in his work. Craig is someone you can trust.

I’ve known Craig for a decade and I’ve followed his journey to becoming a therapist. I know whatever happens in my life — he will be there to hear without judgement. He’s honest, smart, and has a tremendous sense of personal integrity. He’s doing his life’s work. I refer clients to Craig on a regular basis.

I met Craig in the Somatic Psychology program at the California Institute of Integral Studies, CIIS, and worked beside him at The Center for Somatic Psychotherapy. Craig is a sincere, sensitive, curious and warm therapist that I refer to often. He has a wonderful sense of humor and is deeply committed to integrity and his own personal growth.