Clinician's Sex/Gender
Male
Jeff Biddle
LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), Marriage and Premarital Counselor, Supervised Therapist
About
About Dr. Jeff Biddle
Dr. Jeff Biddle holds a Doctor of Social Work/Executive Leadership, DSW, from the University of Southern California, an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, an M.Div. in Practical Theology from Talbot School of Theology, and a B.A. in Psychology from California State University, Sacramento. He is a licensed marriage and family therapist (#46712) and has practiced for over 16 years.
Dr. Biddle served in full-time ministry for 18 years as a youth pastor, marriage and family pastor, pastor of Christian counseling, director of support groups and a 12-step biblical recovery program, and mentor to the church staff. He is often called the “therapist with a pastoral heart and a therapeutic mindset.”
Dr. Biddle has maintained a counseling private practice since 2005, providing clinical expertise for pastors, missionaries, and those in ministry. Additional areas of clinical expertise include therapy for therapists and CAMFT-certified supervision for supervisors. Specializations include anxiety, depression, identity/worth/self-image, pre-marital, marital enrichment, marital crisis, multiple-day marital intensives, and sexual addiction/betrayed partners.
Most recently, Dr. Biddle served for 12 years as the Director of the California Baptist University Counseling Center, overseeing 28 therapists, clinical supervisors, and staff.
Dr. Biddle values time with God and his family as the highest priority. He has been happily married for 35 years, has three grown children, and is happy to be called a grandpa! In addition, he enjoys hiking, backpacking, gold panning, BBQ grilling, and beekeeping.
Provider details
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Cities
- Riverside
Counties
- Riverside County
ZIPs
- 92503
Teleheath
Yes
Which state(s) do you offer Telehealth
- CA
Individual Sessions
- 50-60 min
Other Sessions
- Couples Sessions
Psychological Testing
No
Ages
- Adolescent (13-17)
- Adult (18-70)
- Senior (70+)
Special Populations
- Pastors/Missionaries and their spouse/children
- Ministry Leaders
Talk Therapies
- Psychodynamic
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
- Mindfulness
Somatic Therapies
- Other
Strengths
- Marriage Issues
- Stress
- Work Issues
- Suicidal thoughts or urges
- Self harm
Agree with the AACC Doctrinal Statement
Yes
Do you agree with the AACC Ethical Position
Yes
Biblical Integration – Verbally integrating Biblical principles, passages, doctrines, stories, and information into your treatment session
Yes
Do you utilize homework’s assignments for patients to do in between sessions?
Yes
What type of treatment approach do you utilize most frequently?
- Clinician led approach
How direct is your approach with patients?
- I share my insights, opinions, views and expertise with the patient even though they might be contrary to what the patient is thinking
Cost Per Session
Individual Sessions
50-60 min $150.00
120 min $300.00
Couples Sessions
50-60 min $175.00
120 min $350.00
Evaluations
Payment Methods Accepted
- Cash
- Venmo
- Zelle
- Check
Do you accept payment plans
Yes
Do you provide or work with an organization that provides loans for treatment
Yes
Educational History
- School:California State University Sacramento
- Degree:Undergrad
- School:Talbot Theological Seminary
- Degree:Masters Degree
- School:Pepperdine University
- Degree:Masters Degree
- School:University of Southern California
- Degree:Doctorate Degree
Years In Practice
17
License Numbers
- Name:State License
- Number:46712
- State:
- CA
Professional Associations
- AACC
Do you agree that counseling is not fully Christian if a counselor’s faith shapes their posture but not their methods?
Yes
Do you agree that the deepest personal help a person needs cannot be fully received apart from faith in Christ, even through counseling?
Yes
Do you agree that Scripture speaks authoritatively to the deepest roots of human problems?
Yes
Do you agree that it is not appropriate to support or affirm a client’s chosen course of action when it conflicts with Scripture, even in the name of autonomy?
Yes
Do you agree that people do not possess all the internal resources needed for truth and healing apart from God, regardless of insight, support, or time?
Yes
