Christopher Duerrmeier (he/him)
ChristopherD@discoveryctr.net
Clinical Director
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist(LMFT)
License #LMFT 52317

“I will not say; do not weep for not all tears are an evil.” – Gandalf

During my time as a therapist, I have worked with school aged children, adolescents in the Juvenile Justice System, adult individuals, couples and families. I have spent much of my career working in a community mental health clinic at Discovery Counseling Center with clients suffering from a variety of life’s struggles. I have taught at Diablo Valley Colleges Addiction Studies program and take a holistic and harm reduction approach to addressing addiction and substance use. My practice is informed by my life experiences and the deep healing work I have experienced personally. I have a passion for music and weightlifting for the energetic release they provide as well as the connection that the communities support.

Ed.M and M.A. in Counseling Psychology- Teachers College, Columbia University

Christopher Duerrmeier, LMFT, has been with Discovery Counseling Center since 2011 and became a licensed therapist in 2012. He has worked in school-based services, addiction treatment, community mental health, and with incarcerated youth, supporting the community’s need for accessible and compassionate mental health care. Christopher Duerrmeier is also the head of the agency’s school-based services and coordinates a team of over 30 mental health clinicians who provide free mental health care to students in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. In the past, he has also provided supervision and mentorship to emerging clinicians, helping to train and support the next generation of mental health professionals. He enjoys using motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques to help clients build on their strengths and find new ways to approach challenges. Passionate about creating a safe and collaborative space, Christopher strives to ensure clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to move toward their personal goals. He believes deeply in the resilience of individuals and the healing power of connection.