"For over 15 years I have provided therapy to individuals and couples, integrating a variety of therapeutic styles, tailored for each client. If you are looking for extra support through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals."

"Causing and Creating Inspired Transformation~Are you feeling like you are in a transition at this point in your life and need someone to help see you through it? Maybe there's a block in an area of your life that could be helped with new perspective? Possibly you want to learn about visualization, intentional creativity, or creating sacred space? I Love working with people who are in transitional space and are ready for growth and change. Today you are one step closer to feeling empowered, passionate about life, and on a positive path to growth and well-being."

"Make real change! I bring tools, skills and know-how that will make any problem or goal easier to work through. I provide therapy that offers a way to access your inner strengths and resources. I work equally well with individuals and couple . My job is to help you fully connect with your gifts and talents so you can be successful in all areas of your life. When clients learn how to come into the present moment, they gain clarity and find solutions that work. I am very good listener,have great intuition and insights into difficult situations."

"I believe we each have within us the ability to heal. Sometimes we need help in grappling with whatever is getting in the way of our leading a meaningful life. I am here to help you do just that. I work with children, teens and adults who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, sexual abuse, chronic pain, relationship issues and grief, to name a few. I have significant experience working with people who have been sexually abused. I am compassionate and straight-forward. I'm very comfortable with children and teens, but also love to work with adults."

"Current Availability: Wednesdays at 6:00 pm, Fridays at 5:30 pm, daytime appointments also available. - - - Have you been through a traumatic experience? Do you feel powerless in managing confusing and intense feelings? Do you find that you are not your normal self lately? If you answered yes, I would like you to know that there are gentle and effective ways to help you. I specialize in treating and supporting individuals who are experiencing PTSD and trauma-related difficulties."

"I am a licensed psychotherapist with 35 years experience in helping families, couples and individuals improve their relationships and develop as individuals. In an atmosphere of safety and respect, your core issues and problems will be understood from the perspective that we are all in ongoing developmental flux. Our work together will be approached collaboratively with your personal history providing the context from which we construct a plan for optimizing your experience of growth and change. Finally, we will work to integrate these changes into your life."

"Therapy is not the mystery it once was. Blending SCIENCE with COMPASSION, EMPATHY, SKILL, HUMOR, WARMTH, INTUITION, AND CONFIDENCE I will help you create the future you want and changes that last. How does change occur? How do I find the right therapist? These are both questions one asks whether embarking on this journey for the first time, or re-entering therapy for deeper connection. Therapy is also an art. Drawing from the palette of NEUROSCIENCE, THEORY, LIFE EXPERIENCE, TEACHING, PASSION, INTUITION, and SKILL, I will help you effect real change. Learn more by clicking "WEBSITE", above or go to www.jbarlastherapy.com"

"In my private practice I work with individuals, couples and families. I help individuals stand with ease in personal freedom and alignment to purpose. I help couples connect with deeper clarity, intimacy & autonomy. I help families resolve dilemmas, come together in healing, feel nourished."

"I have been practicing psychotherapy for over thirty years. At the core of all psychotherapy is change. Your change will be supported by my compassion and accessing what will actually work for you. Together we will work on transforming your emerging life story through your relationship to yourself and others. Issues of betrayal, anxiety, depression, loss, addictions, trauma, loneliness or aging can start therapy then accessing patterns that are inhibiting your choices and implementing meaningful choices that will sustain your needed changes. My clinical practice includes adults, couples, adolescents, and mental health professionals seeking confidential and experienced clinical expertise."

"Healing involves the whole person, not just the problems that person is struggling with. I believe that depression and anxiety are not random occurrences but have meaning. It is our task to discover the message contained within the pain. The sense of separateness that comes from this pain is often a separation from the self. As a trained homeopath, as well as a psychodynamic therapist, I have tools to treat both psychological and physical symptoms. I am faculty emeritus at the Women's Therapy Center and am a supervisor and instructor at The Psychotherapy Institute in Berkeley. I have also taught at Sonoma State University."

"I bring a positive approach to my work with people and believe therapy needs to be practical and strength-focused. Your strengths are key to creating the changes you want. If you are in crisis or struggling, you may not be able to readily identify your strengths right now. Even if you know your strengths it can be hard to see your way clear."

"I specialize in helping people transform life challenges into opportunities for growth and healing. Examples include losses (death, illness, divorce, relocation, job loss), relationship problems (parenting, spousal, peer, work-related); persistent troubling moods and states (depression, anxiety, stress). My special interest in helping individuals and families comes from a deep appreciation of the enduring influence of close relationships on all aspects of health throughout the lifespan."

"Many people grow up in families that display a wide range of behavior and thought patterns that cause people distress. Mental health issues, illness, economic instability and substance abuse are often present. Children learn to keep the peace, take care of others, deny their own feelings, and try to control in an effort to survive and cope with an unstable home life."

"Is your teen anxious, withdrawn, or engaging in behaviors that concern you? Is your child experiencing difficulty in school, with friendships, or managing their emotions? Young people often express their needs and emotions differently than adults, and it can be difficult for parents to understand or know what to do. In my practice, I help young people process what they are experiencing, and help parents understand and feel confident supporting their child's growth and development. In addition, I have extensive experience working with adults struggling with transitions, relationship issues, anxiety, and depression."

"I hold to the belief that all people have the potential to achieve healing and growth. As a practitioner, I take a supportive role as clients determine and strive towards their mental and emotional health goals. I believe my authenticity, empathy and non-judgment are key in forging collaborative therapeutic relationships based on mutual trust and respect. I am comfortable supporting individuals, couples and families from a varied age range, sexual orientation and genders as well as diverse ethic and cultural backgrounds. I feel passionate about supporting people from groups that have been marginalized in Western society."

"If you are experiencing depression, or are overwhelmed with anxiety...if you are unable to stop destructive behaviors or make the changes that you desire...if you feel a sense of unrest or emptiness or are caught in negative patterns in your relationships, counseling is a very effective way to help you create the change you are seeking. Our therapists work to create a safe space where you can explore thoughts, feelings and behaviors that are distressing or overwhelming."

"Are you anxious/depressed, overthinking, and not sleeping well? I was waking up at 3 a.m. and not being able to go back to sleep until I discovered ALPHA-STIM, It uses safe and effective Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation to dramatically reduce anxiety, insomnia and depression. One of my clients was able to cut back on medication. If you would like to use ALPHA-STIM along with therapy, give me a call. You can try it and see for yourself how effective it is. You can also look it up on the internet for further information and clarification."

"You deserve to be happy and to live to your full potential. I offer a variety of cutting edge protocols that can help you achieve your goals in the most efficient way possible."

"In transition? Dealing with depression and anxiety? Recovering from trauma? Relationship stress? My warm and personal approach to the issues you bring forward will support you in developing your own resources and resilience in facing life's challenges. The answers you seek lie within--it's my job to help you connect with your inner wisdom and design the life you want. Together we invoke your personal courage to support your life's journey. As an ally and guide, I am here to help you on the path to a more fulfilling and inspiring life."

"Therapy is a process of becoming empowered and skilled in implementing changes in our experience. My role as therapist is to facilitate your empowerment and support you in designing and implementing desired change. I offer clear listening, empathetic reflection and guidance in imaginative and creative response. The therapy process requires caring, commitment and hard work. I will meet you in each of these areas of responsibility; I am able to carry additional responsibility at those times when you are less able and require restoration."