"Welcome to my practice! I work with adults, families, teens, and young children to provide counseling, psychotherapy, and play therapy services. Whether you are feeling stuck, frustrated, anxious, or depressed, I can help you cope with these feelings and improve your relationships in a safe and confidential environment. I am experienced in treating a wide variety of mental health and relationship problems, and use a variety of approaches to help you. No problem is too big, too small, or too shocking. Please see my website for more information or call to schedule a free 30 minute consultation."

"I am a registered associate marriage and family therapist who has a genuine desire to help others. My approach to therapy begins with deep compassion toward each person's unique struggle. Nobody's life is perfect and we are all on separate roads with different obstacles through this journey. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or are having difficulty adjusting to life events, I strive to create a non-judgmental environment where you can feel safe, comfortable and free to express yourself in an honest way. I believe this is a very important element in our partnership."

"Healthy relationships are the basis for a fulfilling life. If you are looking for ways to relate positively with others, want to build a basis for lasting relationships, or want to find out what it takes to make your relationship work better, I can help. We will work together to improve conflict management; work on how to build shared meaning, and how to keep passion alive, among other things. I am a Gottman Certified Therapist and use research based methods in working with couples."

"I am most experienced in working with people with pain, illness, addictions, anxiety and depression. I use interpersonal and cognitive approaches to these issues, and believe that the client is best able to assist in selecting the types of approaches best suited to them."

"If you are looking for a therapist with over 30 years experience and that regularly conducts consultations for other therapists, you might want to take a look at my specialties. Most people are heading in the right direction, but it is like they are driving this road of life with two wheels off the road. They just can't get up to speed. I love helping people, like you, figure out what keeps you from getting up to speed and how to move past those issues like PTSD / TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES, ADDICTIONS, MARITAL DISCORD, ANXIETY and DEPRESSION. ( My Specialties)"

"With nearly 20 years experience and a Dual PhD in Clinical Psychology and Industrial-Organizational Psychology, I use proven techniques in cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help you challenge unproductive thoughts, manage your emotions, and change unhealthy habits. My therapeutic techniques are supported by scientific research and proven effective. I am skilled in individual, couples, and family counseling, and offer virtual or face-to-face sessions. Creating a safe environment to ensure your privacy and confidentiality is my first priority."

"Sometimes our lives can just be overwhelming. Are you struggling with a more recent change or stressful situation? Relationship, work, parenting, divorce, job/school or overall imbalance in your life? For some, there are long term factors that can be obstacles to relationship, employment and success in our lives. Depression, anxiety, addiction, weight and body issues, often only worsen. Getting support, new perspective and tools to deal with challenges can be life changing and a key for long term emotional wellness."

"I am a psychotherapist specialized in chronic pain, stress management, anxiety and mood disorders. I use psychotherapy in conjunction with biofeedback/Neurofeedback techniques for the control and reduction of pain, mood, and anxiety disorders. Biofeedback is a process that enables an individual to learn how to change physiological activity for the purpose of improving health and performance. With the use biofeedback equipments, individuals will experience symptoms reduction without the use of medication."

"You are the expert of your life! Utilizing an "eclectic" approach, I will draw from an array of psychological orientations to help you recognize and move past obstacles standing between you and your contentment; which will enable you to experience more fulfilling relationships. I'm a "compassionate soul" with great listening skills, although my style is "active" and I frequently utilize Cognitive Behavioral tools and techniques to help you challenge your thinking, reduce your anxiety, and to encourage you to take advantage of the full spectrum of thinking and being."

"As a developmental psychologist and depth counselor, I am best suited to working with people experiencing the trials and tribulations that accompany the major passages experienced throughout life. I am a warm and experienced counselor who works with people representing all ages and social identities. I work with individuals, couples and families, and have much experience working with addiction, depression, anxiety, anger, grief and forgiveness."

"I specialize in the treatment of body-image disturbances and eating disorders, trauma, identity, and spirituality. My approach provides nurturing support and practical feedback to help people effectively address challenges. By incorporating change into existing lifestyles, I help manage stress, navigate deep self-exploration, find increased meaning in life, and break free of emotional patterns that prevent achievement of goals. I also offer other healing and support services including life review, meditation/visualization, and reiki. I maintain an office in Pleasanton, and offer specially scheduled sessions in Tracy and Mountain House."

"I believe that obstacles in the journey of life are opportunities for learning and growth. In my work with clients, my goal is to help facilitate that process of self discovery and understanding in order to promote healing and change. Often times, many of the challenges we face can be relational, and it is through understanding and communication that we can begin to  foster growth within the relationship. I hope to help guide that process so that the relationship may not only succeed, but thrive. Whether working with a couple, family or individual, I take a client centered approach through active listening, curiosity and solution-focused insight that is tailored to help each client safely and authentically explore their world, build resilience, and adapt to life’s challenges."

"Are you ready to take action in a new direction to reach your potential? Do you wonder why your most important relationships aren't working? With a Clinical Psychology degree and over 18 years experience as a licensed professional, you can benefit from my extensive training in attachment (how we initiate & respond in intimate relationships), trauma, anxiety and marital therapy. I offer purpose-driven, solution oriented counseling for individuals, couples and leaders of organizations."

"We help couples and individuals who struggle with conflict, a recently discovered affair, problems in their intimacy, and/or anxiety and depression. We have extensive training and experience using a variety of research-based tools including Imago therapy, Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), Mindfulness-based CBT and more. Our approach is caring, respectful, and focused on getting your concerns addressed. Rick's work is focused on Couples therapy, while Mina's is focused on treating anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues using Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing and EFT (Tapping)."

""Alcohol and Opiate addiction" are two of the most difficult obstacles to overcome, especially when anxiety or depression are part of the problem. I have been in the field of Addiction for 10 years and understand the difficulties of standard treatment programs. By understanding recovery from personal experience, I know first hand the fears clients and families face. I also know how Anxiety and substance use interact, which causes paralyzing results for the client.You don't have to lose everything before you get help, so why not get an assessment at no cost for you or a loved one."

"Feeling overwhelmed? Seeing personal patterns that just don't work? Stuck with a problem that won't go away? If you notice that you aren't being, doing, or having what you want in the world it can often help to explore why, once and for all. With seasoned expertise and tools that work, I help individuals and couples understand how thoughts and feelings impact behaviors and relationships, and how learning new approaches to old problems creates the change you want."

"The journey from childhood and through adolescence is complicated. Social, academic and athletic stressors are frequently overwhelming. The result can bring tremendous pain and confusion to an entire family. I have extensive experience clarifying the source of a problem and consequently providing appropriate treatment. Play therapy, individual talking therapy, family and/or group therapy are all possible tools in the healing process. Past work has equipped me with strong knowledge in each of these modalities. My goal is to provide the best treatment solution."

"Therapy looks different for different people. I believe that the most effective form of therapy is one where the therapist and the client can have a collaborative, authentic relationship. I strive to create a therapeutic environment that facilitates perceiving, feeling, expressing, connecting, and relating. I work from a holistic, integral model of therapy. I incorporate a psychoeducational approach into my practice, offering an individualized collection of resources and interventions. I am passionate about facilitating client insight and well-being. I believe it is my privilege to be welcomed into your world and to become a partner in your healing."

"Imagine relating to yourself and others with ease and clarity. It is through our meaningful connections with self and others that we expand and thrive. Sometimes life gets sticky and the world seems to fold in on us. And, when this happens, you need someone with an objective, listening ear. If you're ready to navigate awakening to the Self, grief, loss, anxiety, depression, trauma or couples and parenting issues, I offer over 20 years of experience with proven techniques to help you through these tough times."

"Greetings! My name is Sangita Biswas and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I specialize in working with adolescents and teens struggling with various psychological and emotional adjustments in school and at home. This includes mental health challenges like depression and anxiety . I also work with couples facing challenges in their relationship as they struggle to adjust and adapt to new cultural norms. I counsel and support families from diverse cultural backgrounds and communities, including those from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal."