For over 24 years, I've collaborated with people to resolve their psychological trauma, phobias, anxiety & stress as well as maximize responses to their medical diagnoses, treatments & conditions. This clinical focus stems from both a personal medical challenge since age 12 and research on treating women with breast cancer and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Yet Kaiser research (1998) finding 70% of primary care visits are driven by mental, emotional and relational issues highlights how mind and body are interwoven for each of us. This interplay provides leverage for preventive medicine, for responding to illness and for maximizing peak performance.

I provide action-oriented, solution-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in a conversational, compassionate, and interactive format. We will look at what works, what hasn't worked, come up with ideas and experiments, and help you learn to have a healthier relationship with your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I am known for my warmth, compassion, blunt honesty, irreverence, and sense of humor. I also provide psychological testing, couples' therapy, and career counseling.

As a therapist, I want to work with people to help them to get unstuck. There are a lot of different ways one can be stuck, physically (pain), emotionally, socially, professionally, with a substance and many others. Like spinning your tires when stuck in the mud. It is the wrong thing to do, but it is the easiest thing to try when you are alone. Getting unstuck most times requires some help. That is where therapy can come in handy. Please contact me for a brief consultation to see if I can be the right person to help you.

Deciding to make that first call or email inquiring about counseling, can be a difficult step. My goal is to make this process as easy as I can for you and to be as supportive as possible throughout the process. That includes listening intently in order to understand how you got to where you are today and what you would like to change. Then, with the many tools in my toolbox, I will help you make those changes. If you are dealing with anxiety, trauma or relationship issues, contact me. I will answer any questions you may have. Please note: I am only doing teletherapy at this time and for the foreseeable future.

For me, the focus of therapy is not primarily to fix disorders or cure diseases; I seek to increase your positive life skills rather than address negative patterns. What happens in the therapy hour is a microcosm of life at large. How you do anything is how you do everything. And so, I give special attention to the actual, to the present moment, in particular your immediate subjective experience. Ultimately, when you become aware of your resistance(s) to pain and return to wholeness and authenticity, my work is done.

Diane is in private practice with offices in Petaluma and Menlo Park. She received her M.A. degree from Azusa Pacific University and specializes in anxiety, eating disorders, addictive patterns, codependency, and shame resilience. Diane is experienced in working with individuals, couples, families and groups. She has facilitated groups at Kaiser Permanente and currently enjoys leading psycho-educational groups and workshops in Northern California. Diane finds research in the areas of shame, vulnerability and empathy profoundly important in helping individuals break through barriers keeping them from living a wholehearted life.

Many of my clients feel stuck in old patterns of behaviors and communication styles that no longer serve them. As a result, they often feel misunderstood and disconnected from one another. With my years of training and compassionate attunement, I have helped them move out of old negative cycles, gain a deeper trust and connection with one another and have peace and harmony in their relationship. Please visit my website at www.jgriggiomft.com for a more information on how we can work together to help you achieve this too. I also help people with their struggles of anxiety, depression and PTSD. I teach methods for symptom relief.

I work best with clients that are motivated for change. I specialize in the treatment of adult ADHD/ADD, Couples/Marriages, and families in a very goal oriented and short term way. I believe therapy should be a useful learning and growing experience that provides clients with real life tools and skills they can use for a life time.

Do you find yourself struggling? Hurting? I can help you feel better! You have the ability to THRIVE regardless of your circumstances armed with my support & many new tools in your arsenal. I can help you tap into your own resilience & ability to heal. Wherever you are at in life, whether satisfied but looking to improve, struggling daily & feeling as if the floor is about to fall out, in crisis-mode, on a journey of self-discovery, or simply looking for support from a fully present empathetic skilled partner in your personal, interpersonal & professional goals. I AM HERE FOR YOU!

Are you experiencing any of the following problems: psychological stress, psychological trauma, difficulties in coping, or depression as a result of relationship / marital issues, divorce, loss, job-related psychological / physical injury, or a motor vehicle accident in which you may have become physically or psychologically traumatized? If you are, I can assist in evaluating and psychologically treating these issues. I can help restore psychological wellness and improve the over-all quality of your life. I am proficient in the following languages: English, Arabic, Hebrew, and Farsi ( Persian).

Navigating relationships in today's topsy turvy world can be challenging, especially when stressors threaten your ability to prioritize yourself and connect emotionally with others. Throughout my work with adults, teens, couples and families, I like to take into account all the ways that stress may be taking a front seat in your life. I’ve worked with over 1,000 clients and am still passionate about my work and the people that I encounter every single day.

Do you feel unbalanced and overwhelmed? Feeling trapped by your own life? Sometimes people and life expect more and more out of us, leaving nothing for us but a full schedule and an empty life. You may also fear expressing our emotions because you're not sure what will happen if you do. Whether it’s problems with work, home life, a relationship, chronic illness or a specific event like a major transition, accident, or sudden death, I can help by providing a safe place for you to open up and feel heard.

If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction I know the challenges of this lifestyle. You do not have to go to 'rehab' to make lasting changes in your life. Leaving your family, job, school or other responsibilities for an extended period of time is not always needed to get yourself healthy and on the right track. Being caught in the cycle of addiction is hard...feelings of anxiety, fear, failure, unworthiness, and shame. You may have tried stopping on your own, only to find yourself engaging in the same unhelpful behavior. Breaking this cycle on your own is tough! Counseling may be more effective for you than rehab.

Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry provides therapeutic intervention and treatment for most mental health conditions including mood disorders, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma disorders, addiction issues, grief and loss, and more. Our team consists of highly experienced psychiatrists and therapists to help you with a treatment plan that works for your specific needs and conditions.

Is anger, stress, depression, or anxiety getting in the way of having the life you want? Are you having difficulty moving forward after a stressful event? Do you want to change behaviors or relationship patterns that are no longer working for you? If any of this sounds familiar, please give me a call. I help clients identify effective coping skills that can significantly improve their ability to deal with situational or emotional stress. My commitment is to provide a therapeutic environment that helps you reach your highest potential for wellness.

I am a licensed psychotherapist providing individual, group, and family therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have experience treating anxiety, trauma, depression, mood disorder, panic disorder, self-injurious behaviors, relationship difficulties, family conflicts, and significant life transitions. I am a practical therapist helping individuals deal with their childhood trauma, addiction, job stress, loneliness, anger, loss and grief. I also focus my practice to help individuals, families, and couples to cope with life challenges with a culturally sensitive approach.

Due to being a teacher, I have experience with adolescents and young adults. I am able to employ different modalities to cater to the client's needs. CBT, DBT, Psychodrama, Art therapy

From nearly 15 years of experience, I know therapy works for lessening suffering and creating positive change. It is one of the best investments you can make in your life. Whether you're an individual or a couple, I can help you with a range of concerns. Are you looking for a therapist who understands? Clients often say that they appreciate my ability to learn about their innermost world. Are you looking for tips, tools and homework? I enjoy focusing on behavior strategies so that you can feel like you are making weekly changes. I strive to create a compassionate, safe, and trusting environment, while being direct and honest.

Mindfulpath Inc is a healing space encompassed by a variety of treatment professionals, providing a wide array of services, and working as one connected team to provide quality mental health care. Our community of practitioners make available a wide array of services from individual and group therapy to nutrition and yoga all in one location.  Mindfulpath understands there is no one healing modality that works for all. We take the time to get to know YOU based on YOUR uniqueness and together we create a customized plan to best suit your needs as you walk on YOUR mindfulpath.