Adlerian Therapists in 94086

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Briana Barrera
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Briana is extremely compassionate, attuned, non-judgmental, and deeply cares about her clients. She is an advanced practitioner in CBT, DBT, and EMDR Phase I-III. She most recently worked as a psychotherapist at Mental Health America Los Angeles Wellness Center (MHALA) and was widely loved by her clients. Briana has worked with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, family crisis, and relationship conflicts.
Briana is extremely compassionate, attuned, non-judgmental, and deeply cares about her clients. She is an advanced practitioner in CBT, DBT, and EMDR Phase I-III. She most recently worked as a psychotherapist at Mental Health America Los Angeles Wellness Center (MHALA) and was widely loved by her clients. Briana has worked with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, family crisis, and relationship conflicts.
(310) 807-2734 View (310) 807-2734
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Alysia St. Clair
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
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FALL 2024: Accepting New Clients!
(310) 361-4164 View (310) 361-4164
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Hannah Gibson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94086  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by life? Do you struggle with self-prioritization, work-life balance, or are questioning your gender identity or sexuality? Whether you are a teen or an adult, you’re not alone. Perhaps you need space to freely express yourself. If this resonates with you, we can work together to process what you have gone through while increasing your coping skills for life’s hardships. Therapy can be hard; it's a growing experience. However, it's not uncommon that I share quite a few laughs with my clients along the way. Therapy doesn't have to be scary!
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by life? Do you struggle with self-prioritization, work-life balance, or are questioning your gender identity or sexuality? Whether you are a teen or an adult, you’re not alone. Perhaps you need space to freely express yourself. If this resonates with you, we can work together to process what you have gone through while increasing your coping skills for life’s hardships. Therapy can be hard; it's a growing experience. However, it's not uncommon that I share quite a few laughs with my clients along the way. Therapy doesn't have to be scary!
(408) 539-2643 View (408) 539-2643

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Adlerian Therapists

How does Adlerian psychology work?

In the framework of Adlerian therapy, people are motivated by a sense of belonging and community, which drives them to surmount feelings of inferiority so as to contribute to their society; fulfilling these desires can help people flourish. Adlerian therapy proceeds in four stages—engagement, assessment, insight, and reorientation—in an overall effort to understand the client’s past and to achieve their present-day humanistic goals.

Is Adlerian therapy humanistic?

Yes, Adlerian psychology is humanistic; it focuses on the whole person, emphasizes their strengths rather than just their symptoms, and centers them in determining how they can grow and flourish. This school of thought informed the work of Abraham Maslow, who went on to develop humanistic psychology.

How long does Adlerian therapy take?

Adlerian therapy is a short-term, goal-oriented form of therapy that takes around 15 to 20 weekly sessions. Of course, some people may be in therapy for a shorter or longer time frame; length depends on the individual and the problem or condition they wish to treat. Clients can ask their therapist about the timeline for treatment before they begin and check in periodically to ensure that they’re on the same page in terms of progress.

Is Adlerian therapy evidence based?

There is not as much evidence to support the effectiveness of Adlerian therapy as there is for other types of therapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. But Adlerian therapy may be the right therapy for some people—whether they’re seeking to treat mental disorders or achieve self-growth—especially those looking for a holistic approach that emphasizes relationships, community, self-worth, and purpose.