Therapists in 94305
High-functioning but quietly exhausted? If you’re overwhelmed with anxiety, racing thoughts, the relentless pressure to do more, or the urge to numb out, you may look like you're successfully holding it all together while your nervous system is stuck on overdrive. How did "too much" become "never enough"? You don’t have to keep performing as if everything's fine when it’s not. My work is heart-centered, body-based, and trauma-informed. Together, we'll move beyond coping skills to gently untangle patterns at the root, regulate stress, and restore a sense of internal safety so your life feels softer, steadier, and more sustainable.
High-functioning but quietly exhausted? If you’re overwhelmed with anxiety, racing thoughts, the relentless pressure to do more, or the urge to numb out, you may look like you're successfully holding it all together while your nervous system is stuck on overdrive. How did "too much" become "never enough"? You don’t have to keep performing as if everything's fine when it’s not. My work is heart-centered, body-based, and trauma-informed. Together, we'll move beyond coping skills to gently untangle patterns at the root, regulate stress, and restore a sense of internal safety so your life feels softer, steadier, and more sustainable.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct legal / forensic / psychological evaluations for court and provide expert witness testimony. I also do ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic evaluations, risk assessment (violence/sexual), drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, immigration evaluations, pre-adoption evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct legal / forensic / psychological evaluations for court and provide expert witness testimony. I also do ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic evaluations, risk assessment (violence/sexual), drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, immigration evaluations, pre-adoption evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
My role is to guide and help you in developing insight, greater satisfaction, and symptom relief. I provide support by discussing your concerns and feelings, and by helping you resolve and move towards your goals, such as fulfillment, belonging, to cope with hardship or to feel 'unstuck'. I guide you in examining your situation, struggles and relationships, facilitating deeper understanding and strengths to make positive shifts. My style is warm, collaborative and engaging. I compassionately promote therapeutic healing, growth & change. For youth, I practice a combo of play, talk and behavioral therapy, parent coaching/support.
My role is to guide and help you in developing insight, greater satisfaction, and symptom relief. I provide support by discussing your concerns and feelings, and by helping you resolve and move towards your goals, such as fulfillment, belonging, to cope with hardship or to feel 'unstuck'. I guide you in examining your situation, struggles and relationships, facilitating deeper understanding and strengths to make positive shifts. My style is warm, collaborative and engaging. I compassionately promote therapeutic healing, growth & change. For youth, I practice a combo of play, talk and behavioral therapy, parent coaching/support.
NOTE 8/1/26: not accepting new patients nor waitlisting.
First and foremost, I appreciate your presence in today's moment and am glad you have landed on my page. Your decision to seek and pursue psychotherapy is a very brave notion and I believe that everyone has a story to tell. It is because, you matter. Whether you may be going through past traumas and/or unresolved issues that are keeping you up at night, nagging anxious thoughts that are challenging your everyday nerves or just begrudgingly trying to meet the day's demands, my approach is to help you get to a place of restoration, peace and healing.
NOTE 8/1/26: not accepting new patients nor waitlisting.
First and foremost, I appreciate your presence in today's moment and am glad you have landed on my page. Your decision to seek and pursue psychotherapy is a very brave notion and I believe that everyone has a story to tell. It is because, you matter. Whether you may be going through past traumas and/or unresolved issues that are keeping you up at night, nagging anxious thoughts that are challenging your everyday nerves or just begrudgingly trying to meet the day's demands, my approach is to help you get to a place of restoration, peace and healing.
It is crucial to find a therapist that is a good fit, therefore, I like to take the first few sessions to get to know each other and decide if we want to work together. My expertise is working with people who have PTSD, Complex Trauma, and/or Borderline Personality Disorder. I use acceptance and exposure based principles to help you get in touch with your emotions, in the service of living a life that is aligned with your values. I will help you face your fears by taking action steps towards what is most important to you, reducing the hold that trauma has on your life.
It is crucial to find a therapist that is a good fit, therefore, I like to take the first few sessions to get to know each other and decide if we want to work together. My expertise is working with people who have PTSD, Complex Trauma, and/or Borderline Personality Disorder. I use acceptance and exposure based principles to help you get in touch with your emotions, in the service of living a life that is aligned with your values. I will help you face your fears by taking action steps towards what is most important to you, reducing the hold that trauma has on your life.
Life presents us with many opportunities, moments of fulfillment, lack of fulfillment, trauma and/or terrible loss leading to difficulties in emotional intimacy, isolation, panic, resentment, depression - even despair. Our histories and fears mold our choices and can prevent us from achieving a more meaningful fulfilling life. Therapy involves, in part, a journey into the life of buried feelings/beliefs about self and others. Coaching involves emotionally intelligent problem solving. My clients typically consist of professional adults and couples who feel stuck in their lives/relationships. Some are in acute distress, others are unsure of the source/nature of their more chronic difficulties.
Life presents us with many opportunities, moments of fulfillment, lack of fulfillment, trauma and/or terrible loss leading to difficulties in emotional intimacy, isolation, panic, resentment, depression - even despair. Our histories and fears mold our choices and can prevent us from achieving a more meaningful fulfilling life. Therapy involves, in part, a journey into the life of buried feelings/beliefs about self and others. Coaching involves emotionally intelligent problem solving. My clients typically consist of professional adults and couples who feel stuck in their lives/relationships. Some are in acute distress, others are unsure of the source/nature of their more chronic difficulties.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct legal / forensic / psychological evaluations for court and provide expert witness testimony. I also do ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic evaluations, risk assessment (violence/sexual), drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, immigration evaluations, pre-adoption evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct legal / forensic / psychological evaluations for court and provide expert witness testimony. I also do ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic evaluations, risk assessment (violence/sexual), drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, immigration evaluations, pre-adoption evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. You may be anxious, irritable, or excessively worried. You may have difficulty focusing, making you feel unmotivated and unproductive. You may be overly critical of yourself or loved ones and are experiencing challenges in relationships. The good news is that you have the resources you need to overcome those challenges. I have seen many people make positive changes, and I’m here to help you do the same.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. You may be anxious, irritable, or excessively worried. You may have difficulty focusing, making you feel unmotivated and unproductive. You may be overly critical of yourself or loved ones and are experiencing challenges in relationships. The good news is that you have the resources you need to overcome those challenges. I have seen many people make positive changes, and I’m here to help you do the same.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in a variety of care. I have extensive training and experience utilizing evidence-based treatments, and I provide compassion-focused, culturally sensitive care. Through a collaborative approach, we will develop a plan that is realistic and effective in fulfilling your goals. Our work together will center your unique constellation of experiences and identities.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in a variety of care. I have extensive training and experience utilizing evidence-based treatments, and I provide compassion-focused, culturally sensitive care. Through a collaborative approach, we will develop a plan that is realistic and effective in fulfilling your goals. Our work together will center your unique constellation of experiences and identities.
Women with ADHD: as you take a new step in your career, it's time to feel clear and confident as your authentic self. Without overwhelm or willpower, I’ll help you stay on track toward your most important goals.
Women with ADHD: as you take a new step in your career, it's time to feel clear and confident as your authentic self. Without overwhelm or willpower, I’ll help you stay on track toward your most important goals.
Caring deeply about my clients, my therapeutic style is warm, grounded, sensitive, and accepting, drawing upon aspects of relational, depth, attachment, somatic and trauma-informed orientations. I strive to hold a non-judgemental space, rooted in empathy and compassion, where your experience of life and the world around you is honored and validated.
I offer Ketamine Assisted Therapy through Alchemy Community Therapy in Oakland, CA.
Caring deeply about my clients, my therapeutic style is warm, grounded, sensitive, and accepting, drawing upon aspects of relational, depth, attachment, somatic and trauma-informed orientations. I strive to hold a non-judgemental space, rooted in empathy and compassion, where your experience of life and the world around you is honored and validated.
I offer Ketamine Assisted Therapy through Alchemy Community Therapy in Oakland, CA.
I help thoughtful, driven clients navigate the tension between ambition and emotional well-being. My non-traditional life path, leaving Stanford and Facebook to become an immigrant, social entrepreneur, and Outward Bound leader, gives me a unique lens into both high achievement and life transitions. As a father & husband, I also understand the complex reality of balancing impact with personal connection. Whether you are a professional, academic, artist, or entrepreneur, the work of therapy is to break old patterns and build a steadier, more connected life where impact and soul align.
I help thoughtful, driven clients navigate the tension between ambition and emotional well-being. My non-traditional life path, leaving Stanford and Facebook to become an immigrant, social entrepreneur, and Outward Bound leader, gives me a unique lens into both high achievement and life transitions. As a father & husband, I also understand the complex reality of balancing impact with personal connection. Whether you are a professional, academic, artist, or entrepreneur, the work of therapy is to break old patterns and build a steadier, more connected life where impact and soul align.
With over 17 years of licensed experience providing therapy in the state of California, I have treated a diversity of clients with a wide array of struggles and strengths. We will work together to create a solid plan that meets your needs using therapeutic techniques that the research has shown will help make improvements in the shortest amount of time. To put it simply, the people I meet with for individual or couples therapy often get better in a short amount of time. The path to "better" looks different for each person/couple and I enjoy figuring that puzzle out.
With over 17 years of licensed experience providing therapy in the state of California, I have treated a diversity of clients with a wide array of struggles and strengths. We will work together to create a solid plan that meets your needs using therapeutic techniques that the research has shown will help make improvements in the shortest amount of time. To put it simply, the people I meet with for individual or couples therapy often get better in a short amount of time. The path to "better" looks different for each person/couple and I enjoy figuring that puzzle out.
There are seasons in life when everything feels too heavy—grief that won’t lift, anxiety that loops endlessly, the numbness of depression, the ache of not belonging. I work with adolescents and adults navigating these depths: anxiety, depression, PTSD, gender and identity issues, eating disorders, grief, and the quiet heartbreaks we carry unseen.
There are seasons in life when everything feels too heavy—grief that won’t lift, anxiety that loops endlessly, the numbness of depression, the ache of not belonging. I work with adolescents and adults navigating these depths: anxiety, depression, PTSD, gender and identity issues, eating disorders, grief, and the quiet heartbreaks we carry unseen.
Are you unhappy in your current career or looking for a change of career? Do you love your career but want to take it to the next level? Do you want to wake up looking forward to going to work? Are you unsure what is next for you, but you know some kind of change is needed? If you answered yes to any of these questions, contact me for a "I'm ready to re-envision my career session".
Are you unhappy in your current career or looking for a change of career? Do you love your career but want to take it to the next level? Do you want to wake up looking forward to going to work? Are you unsure what is next for you, but you know some kind of change is needed? If you answered yes to any of these questions, contact me for a "I'm ready to re-envision my career session".
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
I’m a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of experience, and I strive to create a warm, welcoming environment where you feel heard and respected. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and solution-focused, with humor woven in when helpful.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and therapy offers a supportive space to talk openly, gain insight, and navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, stress, or personal growth.
I’m a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of experience, and I strive to create a warm, welcoming environment where you feel heard and respected. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and solution-focused, with humor woven in when helpful.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and therapy offers a supportive space to talk openly, gain insight, and navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, stress, or personal growth.
Dr. Kanther is a Stanford trained cognitive-behavioral (CBT) therapist who combines the practical and deeper, profound aspects of the CBT model so it works on multiple levels. Her style of psychotherapy is collaborative, open, and will make sense to you. She works to make the therapeutic process honest, enlightening, and effective. Her expertise as a Health Psychologist and in using cognitive behavioral approaches to treat depression, anxiety, anger, and medical issues have allowed Dr. Kanther to witness great progress in individuals who were once skeptical of therapy.
Dr. Kanther is a Stanford trained cognitive-behavioral (CBT) therapist who combines the practical and deeper, profound aspects of the CBT model so it works on multiple levels. Her style of psychotherapy is collaborative, open, and will make sense to you. She works to make the therapeutic process honest, enlightening, and effective. Her expertise as a Health Psychologist and in using cognitive behavioral approaches to treat depression, anxiety, anger, and medical issues have allowed Dr. Kanther to witness great progress in individuals who were once skeptical of therapy.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with a diverse background that cuts across a variety of treatment modalities and philosophies. Our therapy will be collaborative, tailored to your goals and needs. We can work together to change persistent self-defeating patterns and facilitate personal transformation as well as to address specific challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues, career changes, divorce, and major life transitions. In addition to my private practice, I am a professor at Stanford University, where, among other duties, I teach classes aimed at psychological, career, and life development for law students.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with a diverse background that cuts across a variety of treatment modalities and philosophies. Our therapy will be collaborative, tailored to your goals and needs. We can work together to change persistent self-defeating patterns and facilitate personal transformation as well as to address specific challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues, career changes, divorce, and major life transitions. In addition to my private practice, I am a professor at Stanford University, where, among other duties, I teach classes aimed at psychological, career, and life development for law students.
Seeking therapy can be a transformative and courageous step toward a healthier, happier life. Every individual faces unique challenges and experiences, and therapy offers a safe and confidential space to explore and address these concerns. Whether you're grappling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth and self-discovery, reaching out for therapy is a powerful commitment to your well-being. I understand that it takes strength to ask for help, and I am dedicated to assisting you and collaborating with you on your journey toward healing, self-awareness, and personal empowerment.
Seeking therapy can be a transformative and courageous step toward a healthier, happier life. Every individual faces unique challenges and experiences, and therapy offers a safe and confidential space to explore and address these concerns. Whether you're grappling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth and self-discovery, reaching out for therapy is a powerful commitment to your well-being. I understand that it takes strength to ask for help, and I am dedicated to assisting you and collaborating with you on your journey toward healing, self-awareness, and personal empowerment.
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Number of Therapists in 94305
100+
Average cost per session
$210
Therapists in 94305 who prioritize treating:
| 96% | Anxiety |
| 96% | Social Anxiety |
| 96% | Health Anxiety |
| 96% | Driving Anxiety |
| 82% | Relationship Issues |
| 82% | Depression |
| 80% | Relationship Anxiety |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 84% | Aetna |
| 42% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 41% | Anthem |
How Therapists in 94305 see their clients
| 63% | Online Only | |
| 37% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 80% | Female | |
| 19% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |