Therapists in 94107

These are really tough times, aren't they? Existing issues feel bigger and it can be that much harder to cope. Therapy can heIp. I approach therapy in a warm and collaborative manner to help teens, adults, couples, and families identify new and adaptive ways to deal with life's challenges. In couples therapy, I use Emotion-Focused and Gottman approaches to help partners learn to manage and repair conflict, rebuild trust and intimacy, and build emotional connections. In family treatment, I'll work with your family to develop adaptive and healthy communication patterns, as well as address parenting concerns and behavioral issues.

Life used to be easier! Perhaps you feel stuck in your relationships and you are not getting along with the people you see daily. Issues in life can be overwhelming and full of challenges. I begin by meeting you at your place of growth or healing, and whether trauma, abuse, grieving, recovery or life issues, we work together to overcome them. There is hope. Let me help you reach the goals and connections you deserve. With sensitivity and compassion, we work to determine what might be blocking your full potential and your feelings.

Ready to break free of emotional blocks to awaken a healthier life? Therapy can help. I am a psychologist with extensive training and experience in helping individuals work through a variety of challenges. I especially enjoy working with adults experiencing issues such as relationship problems, anxiety, work stress, transitions, low self-esteem, family conflict, relational trauma and perfectionism. My clinical training includes work at several university counseling centers, residential treatment facilities, and children's hospitals. I've held psychologist positions at Stanford University and UCSF.

If you are seeking a deeper understanding of why you or your child struggles with focusing or learning, then I can help clarify what is getting in the way of reaching one's full potential. You may wonder if there is a name for the difficulty (e.g., is it dyslexia? ADHD?) or you may be unsure if having such a name would be helpful. More importantly, you are wanting a better sense of the strengths and weaknesses that you or you child have and what strategies and interventions would be most helpful.

Are you deciding to try therapy for the first time, or considering a return to this work in a new phase of life? This leap, whether for you, or for your relationship, can be incredibly vulnerable. Healing + change require personal commitment, and trust in the therapist you choose to guide you through the process of re-patterning. The Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, and Integrative Coaching I provide is insightful, proactive, and inspirational. I will support you to more fully connect with yourself, and more deeply in your relationships. When you are grounded, and your relationships are solid, your work in the world will be meaningful.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of mental health experience. I work with children, adults, couples and families and I have a wealth of diverse experience which includes mood / anxiety disorders, substance disorders including chronic alcoholism and eating disorders, and providing couples and family treatment. I specialize in trauma and relationships. Healing from life issues is often hard and painful but it can lead to much a much more fulfilling life. I would be honored to accompany you on your journey towards acceptance and recovery.

Therapy is your journey. If you invite me to walk along beside you, I will offer to you my best critical thinking, understanding, compassion and theoretical knowledge based on 20 years of working in this field. I am adept at pointing out signposts, synchronicities, other paths and directions that you may not have noticed along the way. Sometimes we need another set of eyes to tell us when we are just about to step in something gooey and stinky. And other times we need help getting it off the bottoms of our shoes so that we can continue onward.

I have over 30 years of experience, working with both adolescents and adults. I am dedicated to supporting you in finding clarity and direction, so that you can thrive in the life you want. As a licensed psychotherapist and professional coach, you may come in to see me for problems with your relationship, work, family, mood, health or addictive behavior. I can help you get back on track, creating and achieving your goals!

Experiencing anxiety, fear, anger, and sadness is a natural part of being human. How you respond to these emotions is what makes all the difference and can dictate whether you sink and struggle or thrive and grow. Amazingly, it is by facing and bringing love to what you wish you could 'get rid of' that allows parts of you to transform and metabolize into the power and grace you long to feel. My job is to help you navigate this journey and learn the skills to be your own captain; to help you see how much choice you actually have.

I provide guidance on: 1) managing difficulties such as depression, anxiety, sleep issues, procrastination, low confidence, low motivation, feeling directionless, relationship challenges; 2) adjusting to unexpected and difficult life circumstances like a loss or medical illness, or 3) achieving personal growth based on your needs, values, and goals. I am committed to helping you gain clarity about what is a valued life to you and manage the things that are getting in the way of that life you want to live and the person you want to be.

Everyone has a story to tell, and I want to hear yours. I believe you are the expert of your experience and together we can help you navigate your life with more ease and happiness. I work with teens and adults struggling with a range of issues (trauma, anxiety, depression, body image, relationships, identity) to build empowerment, develop acceptance/motivation for change, and establish practical ways to cope with stress.

Are you struggling with infertility, pregnancy loss, postpartum depression/anxiety or new motherhood? Are you dealing with unresolved trauma, PTSD or negative beliefs? Are you a mom of a PANS/PANDAS kid? I can help.

My name is Anna Chau and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am one of the few sex-positive, BDSM, kink-friendly Asian therapists in the Bay Area. Throughout my career as a therapist, I have been working with various communities throughout the Bay Area delivering an array of mental health services and workshops. I believe that everyone has the capacity to experience pleasure, joy, and an overall sense of freedom throughout their lives. My practice allows me to provide a safe space for individuals and couples to talk about family systems, attachment styles, intimacy, identity, and sexuality in a supportive space.

I am accepting new clients for video therapy and tele-health during the Covid-19 health crisis. I work integrating the mind, body, and spirit, you can become more connected to yourself and better able to respond to life as it occurs. I specialize in helping people reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, heal from trauma, manage difficult life transitions and go through the process of grief and loss. In conjunction with therapy I work with people individually integrating the techniques of yoga, breathing, meditation and nutrition. I will help you to develop or deepen an individualized lifestyle that suits your needs.

I trust that people come to therapy seeking a more authentic happiness; and I work as best as I can to help clients let go of concepts and mistaken views of themselves that have led to more pain and confusion. I work with individuals, couples, children and families, bringing warmth and understanding to the relationships and life problems that surround us. Sometimes the first call is the most difficult. I am often available to speak briefly or will return your call as soon as possible, making the next steps and new perspectives possible.

Note: I will resuming in person therapy in July 2021. In today’s fast paced society it is easy to feel burned out and overwhelmed. Our productivity, relationships, impact on our self-worth, and self-care can all be negatively affected as a result. My job is to assist and support you in developing tools, resiliency, and sense of meaningful direction to help you get back to living a more satisfying and fulfilling life.

I have over 13 years of professional and paraprofessional experience working in the Mental Health field. I have my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University, Fullerton and my Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, specialization in Marital and Family Therapy, from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. In addition, I received my doctorate in Clinical Psychology this past year, with an emphasis on Domestic Violence. I have previously worked in Los Angeles County and North California with adolescents and their families who experienced mental health issues, domestic violence, and substance abuse.

I am extremely familiar working with high risk, treatment resistant populations, as well as high functioning, therapeutically minded individuals who are motivated to become better at mastering life's obstacles. I believe that in therapy emotional and behavioral change begins with the relationship between the therapist and the client. My role as your therapist is not to be an expert on how you should live your life; rather I am an active participant in your personal journey of self-exploration.

Major stressors bringing you down? Feeling overwhelmed, unproductive, or isolated? Learn how to interrupt racing thoughts, relax under pressure, and bring joy back in your life. What if therapy could help you feel like yourself again? You can regain your energy, manage irritability, and connect with people more easily. It's okay to set boundaries, prioritize yourself, and make space to figure out what you want and need. Together, we can address what doesn't seem right in your job, life, or business and develop custom tools and strategies to help you reach your goals.