Many people come to me wondering why they're unhappy, anxious, or unable to find fulfillment. The problem may seem obvious but a solution impossible. The same painful experiences repeat themselves, but why? And how to change them? If we meet, I will try to understand you as fully as I can and to help you come to grips with your problems. In doing so, you may discover, as sometimes happens, that there are ways to experience yourself and others that are genuinely different from what you've known thus far.

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I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with 15+ years of experience and I have practices in Danville and Walnut Creek. I’m a general family practitioner meaning I work with children, teens and adults, however I specialize in teen/adolescent counseling and marriage counseling.

As a psychotherapist, I work to create a warm and safe environment where it is possible for you to be seen and understood. In my work I combine insight oriented talking therapy, with more cutting edge Somatic and Energy therapies. I will help you explore your beliefs and unconscious/habitual responses that are born from your original relationships. In exploring the positive and negative ways in which these beliefs and responses play out in your interpersonal relationships, you will understand yourself in new ways. It is out of this context that healing can take place.

It is my belief that everyone navigates his or her way through their family of origin and early environment by developing strategies and coping techniques, essentially doing the best one can in the circumstances. Later, these ways of handling relationships and stressors can become limiting. Members of couples and families can also develop entrenched ways of relating that become partially based on assumptions. Frustration, anxiety, disappointment and depression can result. Psychotherapy enables you to understand the evolution of these patterns and develop more choices in how you respond and relate to others.

As I am aware that the process of searching for a therapist can be overwhelming, I would like to commend you for taking this first step. You will find that I provide a warm, respectful environment which will make it more comfortable for you to engage in the process of understanding yourself and your relationships more deeply and fully. I believe that each person is unique, and, together, with genuine curiosity and a safe atmosphere, we will uncover your individual needs.

I have been in private practice for 10 years, successfully treating men and women with a variety of problems. I also facilitate groups for cancer patients and their families at The Wellness Community. Life inevitably brings trauma, losses, transitions and unwanted changes to all of us. There are times when trained and experienced professional can be helpful in negotiating these stressors.

Whether your relationship is in crisis or has simply lost its way, I offer practical support in reducing overwhelm and helping you rework and revitalize your relationship. In the process of resolving surface-level conflicts, my goal is to help you establish intimacy and connection, deeper and stronger than you may have been able to experience before.

Psychotherapy is an exciting, personal growth experience. I use a combination of psychodynamic therapy, behavioral and cognitive behavioral therapy and work with each individual to develop a unique therapeutic plan. I have helped many people manage their anxiety, phobias and depression . The results of Psychotherapy are that Insight concerning how childhood experiences and repeated negative patterns is gained and positive behaviors replace the negative behaviors. Psychotherapy is a process and a relationship that leads to an exploration of one's life and an opportunity to finally learn how to live life to the fullest.

My practice, the Center for Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology, PC, focuses on providing clients with the skills needed to reach their personal goals. With over 20 years of practice, across multiple settings, I have worked to address the needs of adults and adolescents with neurological disorders, disability, and chronic medical conditions. Prior to entering private practice, I served as Director of Rehabilitation Psychology/Neuropsychology at TIRR Memorial Hermann in Houston, and I have engaged in extensive clinical research centered on evaluating outcomes and interventions for those affected by acquired brain injury.

If your child, teen, or young adult is struggling academically, emotionally, or socially, I am here to help. As an Educational Psychologist with years of experience, I am uniquely qualified to evaluate your child's learning style and create a plan that helps them succeed in school. I specialize in the intervention and assessment of individuals with Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Intellectual Disabilities, and Emotional Disorders. An evaluation can uncover the causes of your child's difficulties with learning, behavior, or social functioning. The focus is on attention, memory, reasoning, and emotional functioning. Results provide parents with diagnoses and intervention recommendations.

Trained at UC Davis Medical Center to treat young children who have experienced trauma or behavioral difficulties. Additional training from the Renfrew Center in the treatment of eating disorders provides a unique combination for helping young children and their families with eating issues or obesity. A dissertation on binge eating provides an understanding for those who have emotional eating problems. Experience with addiction and dual diagnosis was earned while working with Contra Costa County treatment programs. Other experience includes treating children and adults who have suffered from maltreatment, domestic violence, depression, grief, and or eating disorders.

I am a compassionate solution focused therapist. My areas of expertise include, while not being limited to: life cycle changes, self esteem, women's issues, relationship and partnership challenges, communication skills, addictions, traumas (past and present) and OCD as it operates in today's world. My goal is to help you achieve personal growth and authenticity within your relationship with yourself and others. I work with children of all ages, individuals,and partner relationships, as well as conducting parent groups and educational seminars on request. To get started now, please visit my website at www.nancydrakemft.com or call today, 925-9452482

Whatever your life looks like right now, it is probably more complicated than it was just days or weeks ago due to the current pandemic. When facing a crisis, our ability to process our emotions and needs becomes key to our capacity to juggle our new "normal" with our mental health intact. Crises also tend to bring up old wounds and traumas and push us into old or unhealthy patterns of coping and managing stress. My specialization is working with the LGBTQ+ community around issues of sexuality and gender, but regardless of your identity right now, I am here to offer you empathy, support, and connection during this challenging time.

EMDR therapist in the East Bay specialized in Trauma / PTSD, Marriage Counseling, Food Issues / Disordered Eating, Anxiety, LGBTQ, Depression, Women's Issues, Spirituality, Life Transitions, Adoption, Parenting, and Teen Issues. I regularly see Couples, Families, Teens and Adults ranging from early adolescence to late 60's.

I am a psychologist for sport, health, and life. I have spent 15 years studying, writing, teaching, and coaching people on how to perform at their best. I have worked with world-class performers from the arenas of sports, business, healthcare, and the United States Army. I have special expertise in Performance Psychology and train clients on how to strengthen the mental and emotional skills that underlie human performance excellence and sustainable resilience. I am a subject matter expert in the field of self-regulation techniques that promote optimism, resilience, alertness, and composure in high-pressure situations.

In a life transition? Not feeling your best? Want to improve your relationship or recover from a stressful one? I can help you reach your goals. Check out my website and schedule a complimentary session!

Are you feeling caught between contradictory feelings of hope and despair? Finding a space where we can feel deeply understood is important to developing a secure sense of self. Psychotherapy offers a reflective space to explore the wordless thoughts, the nameless pain or the inner conflicts that may inhibit us. Through therapy a greater sense of integrity and meaning in life is possible. When we respond with genuine understanding and acceptance, hope may be restored and joy found. I listen to clients with openness and intuition. I encourage those I work with to begin to trust their own inner resources and find their own resilience.

My practice is fueled by my passion for connecting with others & embracing our humanity. My professional background allows me to work with diverse populations, with history managing Adult & Adolescent Dual Diagnosis Addiction programs, facilitating didactic family groups, serving as Clinical Director of an Acute Psychiatric Health Facility, working in county school systems and most importantIy, focusing on my community in private practice. Whether you come as an individual, couple or family, I look forward to building a relationship that creates a safe place for personal growth, healing and relief.

I provide therapy for individuals & teens dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma. I help to identify negative narratives, defensive mechanisms, and the inner critic. I work in tandem with couples experiencing disconnect, communication issues, and the aftermath of affairs. In my work, I provide a safe space to express emotions, offer a compassionate, warm and non-judgmental support, and I believe that everyone is different and individually tailor therapy for my clients. As I assist you through your therapeutic process, together we work towards personal growth, personal empowerment, love, and self-acceptance.