Allison Gans
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
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I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist in Orinda, specializing in supporting women through life’s transitions. After years of working with children, teens and parents I am now focusing on women’s mental health, with an emphasis on pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood. I recently completed Advanced Perinatal Mental Health training to better assist women during these significant life stages. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each client’s needs, combining methods like CBT, narrative therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness to foster healing and personal growth.
I specialize in helping women navigate pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood. With advanced training in perinatal mental health, I offer a supportive space to process identity shifts, anxiety, and life transitions. Using CBT, mindfulness, and narrative therapy, I help clients build resilience, find balance, and feel empowered in their personal journeys.
Motherhood and life transitions can feel overwhelming, and you don’t have to go through it alone. I understand how challenging it can be to manage shifting roles, expectations, and emotions. My goal is to offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you feel truly heard. Together, we can explore your challenges and help you find clarity, balance, and st
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $235
- Couple Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 102067 Allison Gans
- In Practice for 15 years
- Attended San Francisco State, Graduated 2011
- Certificate from University of Michigan Psychology Major / 2006
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Allison Gans
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (510) 730-2965
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Parenting
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Image
- Caregivers
- Coping Skills
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Infertility
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Allison Gans
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (510) 730-2965
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Allison Gans
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (510) 730-2965
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Allison Gans
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (510) 730-2965