Our Staff: Josh Hudnut

Josh Hudnut, MA

Registered MFT Intern, IMF #56660
Supervised by Bob Shelby
Licensed MFT, # MFC 20364

My work is grounded in a holistic approach that seeks to tap into the innate capacities of the people I work with. When I sit with clients I am interested in creating a safe, nurturing space for deepening self-discovery and growth. Unlike a physician looking for a diagnosis, I am not guided by an assumption that something is "wrong," rather, I hold a wider view that my clients' journeys of experiencing, unfolding and transformation are the focus of our work. Of course an awareness of the ways we hold ourselves back is important to understand, but in my experience, it is not the whole story. We each suffer in unique ways. Together with clients, I explore how they contribute to their own suffering, and work to increase their capacity to make choices that enhance their lives.

My work depends on my clients' unique needs. I have experience working with couples, adolescents (I'm a former high school teacher), family systems, depression, anxiety, addiction, grief and loss. I use my knowledge of Jungian psychology, somatic therapy, mindfulness training, transpersonal psychology, and psychodynamic therapy. My work aims to deepen awareness of how one organizes oneself, which leads to more satisfaction in relationships, greater balance and wholeness. I'm passionate about improving relationships through couples work, with families, or with individuals seeking more fulfillment in life.

I have a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University. I am interested in cultural issues and challenges, in the various ways they appear. I have lived and worked in several countries and speak French, Russian and some Mandarin.

I enjoy working with couples, individuals, families and groups.

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3101 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705    Phone: (510) 649-9818
Clinical director is Stuart Sovatsky, PhD, MFT Licensed #MFC 19173.