Therapists in 94553
Therapy can be a co-creative space to explore deeper questions of identity, meaning, creativity, and purpose in one’s life. The people I work with are often moving through threshold moments—times when old identities no longer seem to fit and something new has yet to take form. Many feel drawn toward dreams, creativity, imagination, or spiritual questions, sensing that their inner life carries meaning. Often artists, creatives, or intuitive types, we explore the images, patterns, and stories shaping their lives, cultivating a deeper relationship with the psyche and what is emerging into consciousness.
Therapy can be a co-creative space to explore deeper questions of identity, meaning, creativity, and purpose in one’s life. The people I work with are often moving through threshold moments—times when old identities no longer seem to fit and something new has yet to take form. Many feel drawn toward dreams, creativity, imagination, or spiritual questions, sensing that their inner life carries meaning. Often artists, creatives, or intuitive types, we explore the images, patterns, and stories shaping their lives, cultivating a deeper relationship with the psyche and what is emerging into consciousness.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like life hasn’t turned out the way you thought it would? Maybe you’re in the middle of a big transition—becoming a parent, navigating a breakup, adjusting to a new role, or simply realizing that what used to work…doesn’t anymore. Change can stir up anxiety, self-doubt, and even grief for the versions of ourselves we’ve outgrown. You might find yourself questioning who you are or what comes next. These moments can feel isolating, but they’re also an invitation to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and begin again—with support along the way.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like life hasn’t turned out the way you thought it would? Maybe you’re in the middle of a big transition—becoming a parent, navigating a breakup, adjusting to a new role, or simply realizing that what used to work…doesn’t anymore. Change can stir up anxiety, self-doubt, and even grief for the versions of ourselves we’ve outgrown. You might find yourself questioning who you are or what comes next. These moments can feel isolating, but they’re also an invitation to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and begin again—with support along the way.
To fix a problem you first need to know what the problem is, and self-awareness is key in this process. You are looking for a therapist either because you have found the courage to take a closer look at yourself, or you are looking for help in finding that courage. I will be by your side as you examine whatever stumbling blocks are interfering with your journey at the moment. Together we will look at your structures, beliefs, stories and habits. Are they serving you or are they getting in the way of your growth, relationships and life experience?
To fix a problem you first need to know what the problem is, and self-awareness is key in this process. You are looking for a therapist either because you have found the courage to take a closer look at yourself, or you are looking for help in finding that courage. I will be by your side as you examine whatever stumbling blocks are interfering with your journey at the moment. Together we will look at your structures, beliefs, stories and habits. Are they serving you or are they getting in the way of your growth, relationships and life experience?
I work with clients from a client-centered approach which is intended to provide the safe space needed for healing. Together we will target debilitating symptoms. I work with adolescents and adults in individual and family settings. and couples seeking support in their relationship. I work with people seeking awareness on how to improve their life and support in achieving their goals. Together we will restore healthy lifestyle patterns and plan for future success. Teens, adults and couples often can suffer from the same depressive, anxious and traumatic experiences, but will need different support to heal.
I work with clients from a client-centered approach which is intended to provide the safe space needed for healing. Together we will target debilitating symptoms. I work with adolescents and adults in individual and family settings. and couples seeking support in their relationship. I work with people seeking awareness on how to improve their life and support in achieving their goals. Together we will restore healthy lifestyle patterns and plan for future success. Teens, adults and couples often can suffer from the same depressive, anxious and traumatic experiences, but will need different support to heal.
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 have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over 25 years. I see individual adults and couples, and sessions are conducted in person or via telehealth, depending on preference and availability.
I am dedicated to working collaboratively with you to address your concerns with warmth and compassion. My work is informed by each individual’s personal history and culture, as well as contemporary psychodynamic and relational perspectives.
I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over 25 years. I see individual adults and couples, and sessions are conducted in person or via telehealth, depending on preference and availability.
I am dedicated to working collaboratively with you to address your concerns with warmth and compassion. My work is informed by each individual’s personal history and culture, as well as contemporary psychodynamic and relational perspectives.
I work with adults, teens, and couples struggling with depression, anxiety, and the inability to effectively communicate. With individuals, I help reframe challenges and liberate talents, especially in men alienated from the economy and meaningful purpose. I taught for years in a high school, and thus am comfortable working with adolescents. My orientation is eclectic, however I draw mostly from psychodynamic and relational theory, as well as CBT techniques. I find these approaches complementary, even necessary to establish a holistic treatment plan.
I work with adults, teens, and couples struggling with depression, anxiety, and the inability to effectively communicate. With individuals, I help reframe challenges and liberate talents, especially in men alienated from the economy and meaningful purpose. I taught for years in a high school, and thus am comfortable working with adolescents. My orientation is eclectic, however I draw mostly from psychodynamic and relational theory, as well as CBT techniques. I find these approaches complementary, even necessary to establish a holistic treatment plan.
I am passionate about helping women, men, and adolescents reconnect to their truest, most authentic selves. Whether you are struggling with trauma reminders, addiction, relationship dysfunction, battered self-esteem, or cycles of depression and anxiety, I'm here to help.
I am passionate about helping women, men, and adolescents reconnect to their truest, most authentic selves. Whether you are struggling with trauma reminders, addiction, relationship dysfunction, battered self-esteem, or cycles of depression and anxiety, I'm here to help.
We all face challenges in our lives and sometimes need extra help and support to help us overcome them. I offer a safe, judgement-free space to explore even the most difficult matters. My style is relational and collaborative. One of the most important aspects for achieving success in therapy is the relationship between the therapist and the client. I believe that you are the expert on yourself and your family and that you hold the key to achieving the life you want to live.
We all face challenges in our lives and sometimes need extra help and support to help us overcome them. I offer a safe, judgement-free space to explore even the most difficult matters. My style is relational and collaborative. One of the most important aspects for achieving success in therapy is the relationship between the therapist and the client. I believe that you are the expert on yourself and your family and that you hold the key to achieving the life you want to live.
Something has you feeling off... You are a hardworking adult who gives it your all. You want to feel good, connected, & supported. But instead, it never feels good enough! You are exhausted & overwhelmed day & night. You find yourself constantly running on empty or on edge. Simple tasks like scheduling and eating feel like chores. You can’t even enjoy a night out if it happens at all. You get along with others, and so many people and communities rely on you. Yet, you feel like you don’t belong, or those you love don’t really see you. Let’s not even start with our society and world.
Something has you feeling off... You are a hardworking adult who gives it your all. You want to feel good, connected, & supported. But instead, it never feels good enough! You are exhausted & overwhelmed day & night. You find yourself constantly running on empty or on edge. Simple tasks like scheduling and eating feel like chores. You can’t even enjoy a night out if it happens at all. You get along with others, and so many people and communities rely on you. Yet, you feel like you don’t belong, or those you love don’t really see you. Let’s not even start with our society and world.
Integrating a breadth of therapeutic modalities, I prioritize addressing the root causes of the challenges my clients face and deepening alignment between values and action. Clients describe my counseling style as warm, collaborative, and empowering. I tailor my work to each client’s needs and goals, offering a mix of practical, research-backed tools, compassionate listening, and profound confidence in each person’s intelligence, beauty, worth, and creative potential.
Integrating a breadth of therapeutic modalities, I prioritize addressing the root causes of the challenges my clients face and deepening alignment between values and action. Clients describe my counseling style as warm, collaborative, and empowering. I tailor my work to each client’s needs and goals, offering a mix of practical, research-backed tools, compassionate listening, and profound confidence in each person’s intelligence, beauty, worth, and creative potential.
I’m a trauma-informed therapist specializing in emotional healing, self-worth, and relational trauma. I help parents and young adults break generational cycles, build secure relationships, and finally feel at home within themselves. My approach is warm, collaborative, and designed to help you move beyond survival into true emotional freedom.
I’m a trauma-informed therapist specializing in emotional healing, self-worth, and relational trauma. I help parents and young adults break generational cycles, build secure relationships, and finally feel at home within themselves. My approach is warm, collaborative, and designed to help you move beyond survival into true emotional freedom.
We all have hardships in our lives that at times feel insurmountable. I believe in each of our abilities to meet these obstacles, learn from them and turn them into some of our greatest opportunities for growth. As we work together in an authentic, safe and nurturing environment, my hope is that you will gain insight, tools, strength and self compassion that will help you and your relationships flourish.
We all have hardships in our lives that at times feel insurmountable. I believe in each of our abilities to meet these obstacles, learn from them and turn them into some of our greatest opportunities for growth. As we work together in an authentic, safe and nurturing environment, my hope is that you will gain insight, tools, strength and self compassion that will help you and your relationships flourish.
Valerie Sonnikson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Martinez, CA 94553
Waitlist for new clients
All members of a family have an important job. I believe in a family-centered approach that prioritizes connection which promotes resilience in children and their families. As a parent/caregiver, you deserve a space to process your experiences and feelings that arise when caring for a child. Children encounter challenges at every stage of development. Whether these difficulties are typical for their age or arise from unexpected stressors affecting the child or family, seeking counseling might be beneficial. I have decades of experience working with children and find ease and joy in building rapport with kids.
All members of a family have an important job. I believe in a family-centered approach that prioritizes connection which promotes resilience in children and their families. As a parent/caregiver, you deserve a space to process your experiences and feelings that arise when caring for a child. Children encounter challenges at every stage of development. Whether these difficulties are typical for their age or arise from unexpected stressors affecting the child or family, seeking counseling might be beneficial. I have decades of experience working with children and find ease and joy in building rapport with kids.
Life can be challenging, stressful, and uncertain—and it can also be meaningful, joyful, and beautiful. When you’re not feeling your best, or when you want to explore long-standing patterns, I offer a space where we can work together to bring more clarity, purpose, and fulfillment into your life. As a clinician, I’m highly adaptable and collaborative. Sometimes our work may be proactive and focused on addressing current challenges; other times, we may go deeper to explore the roots of patterns that have been with you for some time.
Life can be challenging, stressful, and uncertain—and it can also be meaningful, joyful, and beautiful. When you’re not feeling your best, or when you want to explore long-standing patterns, I offer a space where we can work together to bring more clarity, purpose, and fulfillment into your life. As a clinician, I’m highly adaptable and collaborative. Sometimes our work may be proactive and focused on addressing current challenges; other times, we may go deeper to explore the roots of patterns that have been with you for some time.
If you are depressed, anxious or experiencing a difficult life transition, I provide proven coping strategies to reduce symptoms and help you navigate life's ups and downs with more ease. I am warm, direct and guided by your feedback will tailor my approach to you. Between sessions, you'll access to evidence-based tools and techniques you can apply right away. While pain and challenges are part of all of our lives, you will learn how to accept difficult thoughts and emotions without being overwhelmed by them. Many of my clients’ experience relief early on, allowing them to feel better and return to living their lives more fully.
If you are depressed, anxious or experiencing a difficult life transition, I provide proven coping strategies to reduce symptoms and help you navigate life's ups and downs with more ease. I am warm, direct and guided by your feedback will tailor my approach to you. Between sessions, you'll access to evidence-based tools and techniques you can apply right away. While pain and challenges are part of all of our lives, you will learn how to accept difficult thoughts and emotions without being overwhelmed by them. Many of my clients’ experience relief early on, allowing them to feel better and return to living their lives more fully.
I am licensed in California with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, & motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I also have experience working with depression. I graduated from the Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) and can offer Exposure Response Prevention (ERP therapy) for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
I am licensed in California with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, & motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I also have experience working with depression. I graduated from the Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) and can offer Exposure Response Prevention (ERP therapy) for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Elissa Gail Klein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My approach to therapy is embodied in the quote by Sunryu Suzuki: Each of us is perfect the way we are...and we can use a little improvement. This means that I will help you work through any shame that you feel about your perceived problems so that you can integrate the self-awareness that we will together uncover. I am highly attuned to emotional experience and will help you to understand how unmet emotional needs contribute to destructive thoughts and/or behaviors and how self-acceptance lights the way to deeper connections with others.
My approach to therapy is embodied in the quote by Sunryu Suzuki: Each of us is perfect the way we are...and we can use a little improvement. This means that I will help you work through any shame that you feel about your perceived problems so that you can integrate the self-awareness that we will together uncover. I am highly attuned to emotional experience and will help you to understand how unmet emotional needs contribute to destructive thoughts and/or behaviors and how self-acceptance lights the way to deeper connections with others.
Christina Garcia, LMFT Client-Centered/ Humanistic Approach. I like to say, "We are all a little crazy in our own ways and need others to connect with". Being able to learn what makes you, "crazy" can be valuable to learn how to connect to your outer world. I use an eclectic model of therapy with my main focuses being Client-Centered/ Humanistic, CBT, and mindfulness.
Christina Garcia, LMFT Client-Centered/ Humanistic Approach. I like to say, "We are all a little crazy in our own ways and need others to connect with". Being able to learn what makes you, "crazy" can be valuable to learn how to connect to your outer world. I use an eclectic model of therapy with my main focuses being Client-Centered/ Humanistic, CBT, and mindfulness.
Are you in transition? Struggling with anxiety, depression, self-criticism or low self-esteem? Wanting to feel more empowered in your life, relationships and work? Tired of simply surviving? Are you seeking a warm and caring therapist who will listen and help support you to create a life that truly reflects and supports your aspirations and dreams? Who is devoted to your well-being and can offer both the practical help and emotional support to help you to thrive? If so, I'd like to help; I offer affordable day and evening appointments.
Are you in transition? Struggling with anxiety, depression, self-criticism or low self-esteem? Wanting to feel more empowered in your life, relationships and work? Tired of simply surviving? Are you seeking a warm and caring therapist who will listen and help support you to create a life that truly reflects and supports your aspirations and dreams? Who is devoted to your well-being and can offer both the practical help and emotional support to help you to thrive? If so, I'd like to help; I offer affordable day and evening appointments.
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Number of Therapists in 94553
90+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in 94553 who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 92% | Social Anxiety |
| 92% | Health Anxiety |
| 92% | Driving Anxiety |
| 86% | Depression |
| 76% | Self Esteem |
| 75% | Relationship Issues |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 89% | Aetna |
| 77% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 72% | Anthem |
How Therapists in 94553 see their clients
| 61% | Online Only | |
| 39% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 87% | Female | |
| 12% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |