Therapists in 93101

Hello, I am an authentic practitioner that joins with my clients to help them realize their full potential. My approach is integrated- drawing from Cognitive Behavioral techniques and Schema Therapy, with the goal of helping my clients live in the present and achieve psychological and behavioral change. In addition to these approaches, I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).

Life can be challenging and there are many reasons you may be seeking support, either for yourself or with a partner or family members. It may be that you or a loved one is experiencing depression or anxiety. Stress may be piling up as you try to balance the challenges of life, relationship, career, or family. Perhaps you are just not finding happiness. You may be caregiving for a parent, struggling with grief, or asking "Is this all there is?" As a therapist, I tap into your strengths and creativity so that you can create positive change in your life.

A person comes to therapy when their present ways of being in relationship, or in the world, no longer seem to hold the meaning they once did. My aim is to support you in creating a new foundation of hope, purpose, and meaning in your life. I help people seek wholeness through the integration of mind, body, and soul, thus expanding their current level of understanding, and in so doing, creating the capacity to live more meaningfully.

I'm a clinical psychologist who has worked extensively with individuals, couples, and children. As a therapist, I feel it is essential to develop a working alliance with my clients empowering them in their journey to develop and enhance their lives. I aim to create an environment where clients feel validated and accepted, while still being motivated and supported in their power to develop themselves fully. Helping people to develop a fuller sense of who they are, and what matters to them allow me to support them in overcoming barriers that keep them from achieving the lives they want.

Somewhere along the way, you’ve received the harsh message that parts of you are not “acceptable,” leading to a stubborn fear of being inadequate. Your mind is stuck on repeat, jumping between thoughts of worry, self-doubt, and shaming self-criticism. You’ve become prone to perfectionism with hopes of avoiding the intensely painful feeling of rejection. Though you strive for belonging, you aren’t sure of how to achieve it without sacrificing away sacred, important parts of yourself that have been unfairly judged. Now, you’re frustrated, and yearning to meet yourself with tenderness, unconditional appreciation, and honest acceptance.

My name is Amy Hamilton and I am a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Associate. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and family systems experiencing anxiety, depression, personality disorders, self-esteem issues and/or anger issues. I have extensive experience working especially with adolescents and young adults in life transitions whether it be; graduating high school, going off to college, or needing career advice. Additionally, I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults with behavioral disorders including the Autism Spectrum and clients with disabilities.

Dr. Shelley Osborn is a Clinical Psychologist, who started her training/practicing in 2005. She graduated from the Wright Institute in Berkeley with a Doctor of Psychology and a degree in Clinical Psychology. Her main orientation is psychodynamic, but she also uses cognitive-behavioral and neuroscience research. Psychodynamic model looks at childhood experiences for shaping adult personality and explains personality in terms of unconscious processes.

Welcome! I help people with a variety of problems, from depression and anxiety to trauma and recovery. I can help you. I am a depth therapist (seeing causes, rather than only symptoms) and a somatic therapist (integrating a healthy mind and body), and I've found that more important than my background is a non-judgmental attitude, attention to your personal needs, and the quality of a collaborative therapy relationship. I'm on your side. My clients gain crucial insights, learn essential coping skills and dramatically improve their relationships, outlook, and prospects for the future. Their lives become much more vital and satisfying.

I provide a safe and caring relationship. With trust as our foundation, together we explore what is calling for clarity, change, or comfort. I help you to identify and disengage from old destructive patterns, habits, and beliefs. I also help you to find and anchor new ways of being your authentic and joyful self in the world. If we are in harmony with ourselves we are much better equipped to foster healthy relationships with others. I help you get beneath anxiety, sadness, guilt, and shame to feeling honor, respect, and love--starting with yourself.

Nancy's counseling work focuses on adults, seniors, families and couples who struggle with addictive disorders, anxiety, trauma, grief or depression. Nancy's 24 years of practice and experience provide you the opportunity to develop and bring into focus your very best self. Her proficiency and specialties are in providing tools and skills to support recovery from addictions, grief & loss, trauma, and the relational challenges that so often accompany these life challenges, with the intent and hope to facilitate the recognition of your own strengths and your ability to participate, fully, in your own life and those of your loved ones.

In my therapeutic practice, I strive to empower clients in their exploration and healing of maladaptive cognitive beliefs and behavioral patterns. I feel passionate about guiding clients as they learn new, effective strategies for a healthier relationship with the self and with the world.

Have you ever felt too overwhelmed to deal with your problems? Are you stuck in the past or thinking too much about the “what if’s” of the future? Do you want to improve your relationships?

Together we will identify and utilize methods to unlock the natural, innate ability and desire to heal. My clinical work is Somatic and Psychodynamic (supporting thorough resolution of body, mind and relational distress). You will learn how to orient, explore and engage what you wish to address. I work with the you as an individual and explore your experiences recognizing that many behaviors are symptoms not character. Life events addressed but not limited to trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD. co-occurring disorders, substance use disorders (SUD), bereavement/grief, identity and sexuality, insomnia, perfectionism and life purpose.

My ideal client is one who is willing to self-examine. I appreciate flexibility, creativity and intelligence. I am best suited to depth work: addressing unresolved underlying issues that continue to impact daily living. I appreciate differences and have a deep regard for diversity and the challenges therein. I focus on helping to identify inherent strengths and work to build upon those. Being down to earth, I work well with adolescents and young adults. I am trained in EMDR and EFT and am well versed in 12 step support. I also use the Medicine Wheel paradigm with assessments. My pup Shugah comes to work too. Mahalo

I'm happy to receive your email or call to answer questions you may have about therapy. I help adults, adolescents, and couples experience life more deeply; enjoy more satisfying relationships; resolve painful conflicts; and improve self-esteem, self-worth and emotional well-being.

Beginning a new therapeutic relationship can seem foreign and overwhelming. The pandemic and quarantine have highlighted our need for social supports and the value of connection and community. Finding new ways of relating to ourselves and each other has become more important than ever. Adaptation and change is a continual life process and one that therapy can aid with!