Therapists in 94568

Talking to someone you don’t know about the things you struggle with can be a scary proposition. I respect the courage required to take this step and am honored to be a part of that process. I want our time to feel safe and positive for you. My goals as a therapist are to provide understanding, support, and hope. I’m here to help in whatever way feels comfortable for you whether you are looking for long-term support or brief solution-focused assistance.

I am eager to treat diverse children, adolescents, and/or adults, as individuals, couples, families, or groups. My Specialization is in health psychology/behavioral medicine, i.e. eating disorders, stress management, chronic illness, chronic pain management, sport psychology, grief and loss - including of a pet, and I bring forth significant experience with developmental delays/learning disabilities, testing/assessment, adoption/foster care, mood/anxiety disorders, trauma, divorce, substance abuse, and other life transitions. Additionally, I am open to providing consultation for interns taking the licensing exam or tabulating hours. Seeing my clients start life with renewed vigor is incredibly rewarding.

As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Couples Counselor, I support both couples and individuals—my work is to help you move through pain, miscommunication, or dissatisfaction in your sex life and relationships to find closeness and fulfillment. If sex feels "off": it's boring, or painful, or makes you anxious, OR if you dread coming home from work to avoid another fight OR if you feel alone in your relationship like you're roommates instead of lovers and partners OR if you're healing from betrayal or an affair, therapy can help you (and your partner) repair past hurts to create a fully satisfying marriage/relationship & life.

It is my belief that what keeps us from asking for guidance, someone to truly help us through our vulnerability, is the fear of being judged. Maybe we believe we are beyond help. Let me commit to you a safe space where compassion and nonjudgement are guaranteed; an interactive relationship where we stimulate thoughts, ideas & feelings. I'm "in it" with you journeying by your side. No matter how impossible it seems to shift the painful state you are in, it is possible. It is accessible sooner than you realize. Let me help you access the freedom to be you.

My professional experience as a Medical Social Worker and Marriage Family Therapist; along with my personal experiences of loss and life transitions has improved my understanding of human experiences in adverse environments. The success of my clients, patients, and couples/families is reflected in my ability to think outside the box, be supportive when it comes to change and new ways of thinking, exploration of self-awareness, and the steps both I and the individual take together.

John is a kind and non-judgmental psychotherapist with a broad background in medical and clinical social work, music, and community organizing. His approach to therapy is strengths-based and eclectic. A trauma-informed therapist, John believes that many of life's challenges can be traced to past trauma, which left untreated, can lead to anxiety, depression, intimacy problems, social isolation, and other physical and mental health manifestations.

Hi, my name is Siyi Zheng, and I go by Joely. I am an EMDR therapist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Irvine, California. I received my master's degree in marriage and family therapy from the University of Southern California in 2018. I specialized in trauma reprocessing work, domestic violence, family issues, parenting, behavioral management, and anger management.

My goal as a therapist is to ensure you have a safe place to explore the concerns which have you seeking help today. I will partner with you and we will face whatever you are going through together. I have seen amazing changes over the course of therapy for many and would be honored to be a part of this journey of discovery.

You can heal your life with your own mind/body! In today's stressful world, symptoms of anxiety, depression and troubled relationships are common. As an LMFT, I have 20+ years experience working with families, couples and individuals; healing traumas, mending relationships, reducing depression, anxiety and addiction and supporting personal growth. Focusing on "kindfulness," we work to shine a light of insight, offering profound transformation. With compassion and empathy, I guide clients to a deep sense of well-being which provides relief from many troubling symptoms and creates solutions to today's common modern life problems.

I work best with clients who are looking for a safe and caring therapy relationship in order to pursue goals that have previously seemed too difficult to achieve alone. These goals typically range from wanting to experience life more fully, including a fuller range of emotions, to having more rewarding relationships and more fulfilling work lives. I have been practicing psychotherapy for 33 years, have been teaching it for almost as long, and feel comfortable assisting with a very wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, parenting challenges and other relationship and family conflicts.

With over 25 years of direct clinical experience, I have a wealth of knowledge and experience to support you in whatever solutions to focus upon. We will focus on immediate symptom relief and learn quick and effective, and hopefully positive life-changing skills. I would be happy to work with you individually, as couples, and as families. I also have significant adolescent and child experience working for over 11 years with severely emotionally disturbed in both inpatient and outpatient hospitals.

Therapy can feel like a small step on your journey or a big jump into the unknown. Whether day-to-day issues or recurring struggles, I’m here to help. I am passionate about helping clients learn how to identify needs and communicate more effectively, with the goal of empowering every client to feel more capable and confident in living a fulfilled life. I assist clients in learning to care for themselves while learning new behaviors that facilitate deep change and growth, no matter what stage of life you are in.

I am privileged that many individuals and families give me the opportunity to help them feel, behave and lead much healthier lives. I am currently working in Dublin at my private practice, as well as providing teleconference sessions since Covid-19. I pride myself on having a private practice for over 15 years. I specialize in adolescents and their families but see individuals as well. I am a highly professional therapist who's natural ability is to create a safe environment and accept my clients for who they are which has lead to most of my referrals coming from previous clients, friends and or colleagues.

It does not matter if it is conflict, lack of close relationships,connections, or traumatic memories of abuse, unbalanced and disrupted relationship patterns can lead to depression, anxiety, trauma, and range of addictions. A highly skilled professional with non-judgemental approach can help you safely explore reasons behind your distress, promote personal growth.I provide a safe non-judgemental confidential space, Where you will feel valued,accepted, and understood. A space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings bringing new insights.

I am passionate about therapy that produces lasting, inner healing! I use a combination of several psychological theories, depending on what will best meet my client's needs, including ImTT and EMDR, to help clients experience healing and change in the places where their pain originated. This not only creates symptom reduction and/or extinction but also produces an outcome of inner peace, joy and freedom, putting an end to trying harder, pretending or "white-knuckling" through. I love this work and look forward to connecting with you in your journey toward emotional wholeness!

This is the right place to start another level of healing and freedom in your life. Have you tried therapy before and been discouraged? Let's figure out together what's missing! In this space you are held and valued exactly where you are.

In life we try to balance the responsibilities of work, school and day-to day life so we can enjoy our time with our family and friends. However when we struggle with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, or major life changes it becomes harder to find the enjoyment in life. I've been working with youth, young adults and their families for 10 years. My goal is to help you figure out how to meet the demands of day-to-day life while also seeking the opportunities to enjoy life as well.

If you feel defeated in your personal chaos, or LOST in a relational situation, I CAN help. I commit to provide you SAFE space, full of compassion, ZERO judgment! I will engage WITH YOU so that TOGETHER, we stimulate thinking, ideas & feelings. INTERACTIVE, not NOTES! I'd be honored to support you. As your Coach, I'm "in it" with you. I'm by your side & I'll have your back! The painful state you are in MUST seem like GRIDLOCK. Too big to shift? I CAN HELP. We CAN shift this & I'm saying ..to an amazing STATE! To choose a stranger (PSY TODAY) to help you, now that's HARD! PLZ stay BRAVE & let me prove how great this can get!

When life experiences, both past and present, make it difficult for you to enjoy your life you may feel anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, confused or unmotivated to move toward the goals you have. You don’t have to remain stuck. Therapy can help!