Therapists in 94706

Adults: It's essential in our work together that you feel understood, cared for, and accepted as you are. I view our therapeutic relationship as a kind of model and base for you to practice being yourself authentically, wholly, and unashamedly. Our sessions will be a space where you can try on different ways of being. I will listen to you deeply with curiosity, compassion, and without judgment. I see you as the expert of your own experience and will help you grow your sense of self, and help you find strength and stability in your life. My hope is that you'll be better able to advocate for your needs and wants with others.

Common themes that I address in my practice are anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, obsessive thoughts, PTSD/ trauma, LGBTQ+, gender & identity concerns, substance use & addiction, grief & loss, and anger, intimacy and sexuality. I take an integral approach to support my clients with exploring the connections that are not readily seen. I listen very deeply to what you want and encourage you to take steps to obtain that.

My name is Keely Burke, and I'm a therapist and supervisor at Center for Creative Growth. I believe that each client relationship is unique, and I see my role as co-creating a healing space that assists you in living your most authentic, creative, and satisfying life. It is deeply inspiring and moving for me to assist you on your sacred journey of healing. In addition to individual, couples, family, teen, and child therapy, I have created a new, ongoing women's therapy group using the arts and experiential therapies that begins in May. See the "Groups" section below for more details.

Have you been experiencing heightened levels of stress? Challenges focusing on your college courses? Microaggressions in the workplace that you aren’t sure how to address? Were you ever sexually assaulted or the victim of intimate partner violence (IPV)? Has your grief paralyzed you? Do you have negative thoughts that prevent you from moving forward in life? If you answered yes to any of those questions, I can help. I work with adults (18+) throughout California from all ethnic and cultural backgrounds who want to heal and live a life filled with joy, purpose, healthy relationships, abundance, and laughter.

You may be feeling temporarily overwhelmed by the situation, in your relationship, at work, in the culture you live in or you may have felt emotionally distressed over a long period of time. In both cases, therapy can be the first step to bring relief, self actualization and happiness to you and your loved ones.

You may long to live wholeheartedly - and to feel loved and connected - but struggle with anger, depression, loneliness, or inexplicable sadness and anxiety. You may find the stress of work, life, running a household, or parenting has diminished your capacity to feel joy and be creative. Once a source of comfort and pleasure, your intimate relationship may now be disappointing, frustrating, or even deadening. Therapy can help relieve the symptoms of debilitating feelings by uncovering the underlying (and sometimes unconscious) causes, and empower individuals - and couples - to become the authors of the lives they want to live.

Are you interested in exploring your authentic self and letting go of the old, restrictive patterns that continue to cause you pain? Do self-doubt and self-criticism limit your ability to explore and find satisfaction? Maybe you want to better understand your emotions and develop a more loving relationship with yourself. Maybe you're in the midst of a life transition, and you want to align with your heart and body wisdom as well as your head. Want to tap into the present moment, cultivate meaning in your life and live with more peace, ease, balance and love?

We are all born whole, in lovingkind perfection. But life produces obstacles that sidetrack our becoming ourselves. Obstacles take any forms: trauma in the body, inauthentic identities, existential fears, beliefs indoctrinated but in conflict with one's essential values, or anxiety that something is wrong with oneself. The result can be alienation, grief, substance use issues, depression, anxiety, difficulty connecting, or incapacity to speak or create from the heart. Reconnecting with ones body, the natural world, and with an unconditional community are the foundations re-emerging into the Self you've always been.

My approach to therapy emphasizes self knowledge, empowerment and insight helping move towards a more integral, meaningful and gratifying life. It is with passion and kindness that I witness the healing transformation a person goes through in the therapeutic relationship. Originally from Brazil, I speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese working with clients who speak these languages. Three theories permeate my work: the Integral theory of Ken Wilber, Psychodynamic theory, and Hakomi. I integrate into the analysis the physical, mental, emotional, and social parts of the self (Integral) in a mindfulness-based, body inclusive, and experiential perspective (Hakomi).

Dealing with stress is part of running your business. But abusing substances to cope was NOT a part of the plan. Every entrepreneur juggles demands. Getting funding. Managing people. And, certainly, taking care of your mental health. But deliverables and critical milestones are unrelenting - meetings, managing partnerships, and showing positive returns. Your family tries to support you, but they don’t really understand your struggles. Clearly, you don’t want to go back to using. A relapse could be fatal. You want to show up clean for business and family. You want success. How do you balance all this?

I specialize in working with parents, families, and youth ages 6-25. My work can support an assortment of childhood issues, including: somatic complaints (stomach aches, headaches, etc.), behavioral issues (defiance, aggression, inattention), neurodivergent issues (autism, ADHD, sensory processing), problems with friendships, attachment issues, separation anxiety, depression, excessive worrying, or panic attacks. Childhood can be a magical, joyful time, but it can also bring a host of issues, unique to each child or family.

I work with adults, couples, and adolescents. My work is grounded in contemporary and relational psychoanalytic theory, with particular attention paid to multicultural context. My psychotherapy practice serves people who feel blocked by certain behaviors or patterns of relating with people, who seek to improve individual well-being and personal relationships, and/or who have experienced trauma within their families or elsewhere, including survivors of war or other conflict. I also work directly with elders and adults with mental health and chronic health conditions, and with caregivers of family/community members.

We all want to be the person we were born to be. Being ourselves makes us happy. When we suffer from unhealed wounds from the past we don't feel safe in the world, comfortable with ourselves or others. We may try to overcome our shame and numb our pain in a variety of ways with drugs, alcohol, sex or even work to name a few. I offer a gentle, non-intrusive and compassionate safe space for you to discover who you are. Together we explore those issues which currently block you from finding greater freedom in you life and intimacy in your relationships.

I support children and youth utilizing art, play, creative movement and sand tray to explore and heal social and emotional challenges. Issues related to self esteem, anxiety, depression, physical and sexual abuse, neglect, medical trauma, grief/loss, family conflict, and sensory integration issues. I also support adults dealing with illness and the impact of medical interventions and the ongoing issues of living with long term challenges that impact day to day living and relationships.

After many years as a psychologist I know one thing for certain: the foundation of therapy is a relationship built on trust, openness, and mutual respect. I see myself as a guide and partner in the change process. I have experience treating the full range of adult problems and have always worked with a culturally diverse population. I have particular interest in creativity, women's issues, and adult development throughout the life cycle. I have specialized training in addictions, codependence, and eating disorders. My therapeutic orientation is broadly psychodynamic, along with EMDR and mindfulness-based approaches.

For over 30 years I have been a licensed MFT, offering compassionate, competent and convenient therapeutic services to individuals, couples, families and adolescents. You'll find me supportive and understanding, offering questions and reflections to guide you in handling your challenges and making changes you desire. I offer a safe place to explore your concerns about relationships (traditional and non-traditional), transitions, job concerns, separations, stepfamilies, addictions, depression, parenting, and stress. Our work together can help you improve your communication skills, better the quality of your relationships, increase self-esteem, and learn how to set and follow through with goals.

Taking the time to invest in you is an important decision. Whether you are here to set and accomplish personal goals or to accept and manage challenging circumstances, therapy is a great way to heal and become empowered.

I am not able to take new clients as of 4/30/21. I provide therapy for children and their families as well as adults. You'll find me to be a warm, non-judgmental listener who is always curious about your experience and eager to help. For the last several years I have enjoyed working with children and families, including children and adolescents on the Autism Spectrum. I also enjoy supporting adults dealing with chronic pain and health conditions. I use a strengths-based perspective and draw from several clinical approaches depending on presenting issues, individual's needs and preferences and age.

Do you feel stuck or misunderstood and often have strong reactions towards others and can't seem to figure out if it's you or others? Often times our cultural identity and values intertwine into our current relationships creating tensions, stress and challenges. Our differences in communication styles, thinking patterns and ways of expressing our feelings maybe the reasons we are experiencing stress in our lives and our relationships. Psychotherapy can provide the opportunity for us to explore the distress and difficulties in your relationships in a safe space and deepen your self reflection of unconscious behaviors and patterns.