Therapists in Alameda, CA

How's it going? I'm imagining you or someone in your life is struggling-- dealing with suffering somehow-- and that's what led you to look for a therapist. No matter how hard it is, you don't have to deal with it alone. We can work together to help with suffering and find more open-hearted space for you-- moving through life transitions, making change, healing relationships, and growing more into your life.

I work with individuals, couples and adolescents and their families on a wide array of issues including life transitions, improving relationships, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, forgiveness, women's issues and couples struggling with infertility. Therapy can be both a rewarding and rejuvinating process. My style is one of partnering with compassion and respect. Together we can improve your relationships, well being and hopefullness. By compassionately looking at your life we can uncover patterns that are inhibiting the attainment of your life goals.

By the time you get to this point, deciding you need help and seeking out a therapist, you have made an important first step towards feeling better. You may be going through a difficult time and do not know how to break out of it. I use my 15+ years of experience to help people through painful times and hard changes. I work collaboratively with you, prioritizing what you would like to work on.

You navigate this world each day doing the best you can, but life's biggest sources of pain, confusion, or stress can leave you lost and overwhelmed. You have to just "figure it out". Therapy provides a space to step back and examine yourself: intentionally, and with a plan and goal in mind. I believe that therapy should ultimately allow you to "become" your own therapist, bringing what you learn from our work back into your own world. I will challenge your long-held beliefs and habits in therapy and encourage your honest self-reflection, but always with elements of humor and compassion.

Hi there! Thank you for considering me to assist you with your journey. You’ve already taken the first step, which is to notice that something doesn’t seem right, or you’ve reached a pivotal point. Maybe you’re asking yourself, “What really matters to me?” Or wondering why your relationships aren’t quite where you want them to be. I believe my role is to meet you where you are in life and assist you on this journey for however long, or short you feel necessary.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with years of experience working with individuals on a wide range of difficulties. I received my Bachelor’s degree from the University of California Irvine with a double major in Psychology and Sociology. I continued to develop my expertise by obtaining a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

I'm glad to know you're looking into a therapy relationship. I am very interested in helping people manage change in their lives. I especially enjoy working with relationships. My background as a therapist, facilitator, program manager, coach and trainer all contribute toward helping you. I intend to bring intuition, sensitivity and vulnerability to our work together. We can create a map and process to reach your goals. I'm looking forward to hearing how I can help you.

As the daughter of a narcissist I am uniquely qualified to guide you through your own process of recovery. I specialize in Adult Children of Narcissists, Adult Children of Alcoholics, Codependency, and Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families with an emphasis on early childhood survival and its effect on adult relationships. My style is interactive, engaged and non-judgmental. I offer individual sessions, weekly support groups and small group intensives (see website). Clinical training includes: Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, EFT &Pia Mellody's Post Induction Therapy (PIT) trauma treatment model. Phone and Zoom appointments available.

I am a warm, collaborative therapist who enjoys working with children, adults and families. My hope is to build an alliance with each person that will facilitate personal growth and increased satisfaction in relationships. With both children and adults I employ an eclectic mixture of: Attachment Theory, EMDR, FLASH, positive psychology, CBT, solution oriented, social stories, play therapy, and lots of listening. When things seem difficult I can help brainstorm practical strategies for getting through hard times. I have a strong belief that we all know what is best for ourselves, sometimes it's just hard to envision.

My ideal client is the one that is open and willing to do work therapeutic work required to achieve mental wholeness and happiness.

I am an experienced licensed psychologist in Alameda (near Oakland). I work with adults and seniors, and see both individuals and couples. I currently only meet with clients online. I can help with depression, anger, trauma, ptsd, dissociation, stuckness, abuse, bullying, grief, failure, loss, loneliness, shame, guilt, anxiety, impulse control problems, some addictions, relationship and marriage issues and other life and existential issues. I am compassionate and empathic, but also intelligent, practical and active. I will help you understand your issues and gently push you to grow, adapt and cope.

Welcome. I work with children, adolescents, and adults coping with relational, anxiety, traumatic, and mood disorders. In my practice, therapy often entails exploring the impact of early attachment experiences on our views of self and our ability to form close, meaningful relationships throughout life. In our work together, you will be treated with warmth, empathy, and openness. The most important part of our work is the development of a trusting relationship. This relationship creates a thoughtful, safe space to explore your strengths, challenges, and goals. My approach to clinical work is largely relational and psychodynamic.

Research shows that couples wait on average 6 years after problems arise to seek professional help. Whether your relationship is full of conflict or has drifted into the friend zone, this is our area of expertise. We focus on practical strategies that we know from research to be effective. Our goal is to minimize the time you spend with us and give you the tools you need to improve your relationship outside of therapy. Our team of therapists is highly skilled, compassionate and will offer you practical feedback and research-based guidance.

Has your love, joy, and excitement in your relationship slowly faded away? Does it seem that no matter what you say or do, things are just not getting better, and you feel further from resolving your conflicts and understanding your loved ones? There is a way back to enjoying your relationships again. I have been doing this work for over 24 years, and I know that if you have not left the relationship, there is still hope. Learn how to get rid of the unhealthy patterns and learn new skills to get unstuck so you can enrich your marriage, family, and many other relationships.

Hello! I am currently offering trauma informed and EMDR therapy. I work primarily with high functioning women who are struggling with depression, anxiety, or PTSD and are ready to get to the root of it all and feel better! Whether you are challenged by intimacy issues, feeling unfulfilled at work or school, or are just tired of being controlled by emotions like anger or grief, daily life can stir up emotions that can be hard to manage. Lasting change happens within the context of a safe relationship, and regardless of your attachment style or history, I can help you create the changes you want to see in your life.

As a neuropsychologist, my primary focus is helping people recover as fully as possible from brain injuries such as strokes, traumatic brain injuries, brain cancer, and other neurological disorders. Treatment may include comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation; recommendations for specialized cognitive therapies such as speech therapy, occupational therapy or physical therapy; psychotherapies to address trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, coping skills, identity, and relationships; and education to help people and their families cope with the impact the brain injury has had on the family, advocate for needed treatments, and participate effectively in the rehabilitation process.

Are you struggling to find peace, happiness, greater satisfaction, and healthier relationships? Do you continue to feel empty, angry, sad, or anxious? Do you feel as if you have limited ability to change? Self-knowledge is the key to understanding why you continue to struggle and how you can change the continuous negative cycle into a positive one. Through the process of psychotherapy, you will discover how your internal world interprets and affects your external world and how these mechanisms were developed. I can help you gain the insight and self-knowledge necessary for positive, lasting change.

Whatever motivated you to seek support, I am here for you. Whether you have a specific issue you would like to work on, or you just feel like something is not right, therapy can help.

Life can be overwhelming and stressful at times. Therapy can provide the support one needs to overcome the challenges we may face. I believe each of us possesses the strength and courage needed to face life’s difficulties and make positive changes for ourselves. With respect and compassion, I would work with you to develop the most effective and empathic approach to achieving your therapeutic goals.

What's Love Got to Do With It??. . . . Alot!. . You're having trouble in relationships, friendships or at work. You're finding it hard to know how to fix things, and you wonder if the problem is you, your past, or the people around you. You're seeking out support because life has gotten overwhelming or you've shut down. Anxiety or depression maybe peek in here or there and you want real tools to use. You want to feel more confident & fulfilled in relationships, but no one ever taught you that part. You want self-love but don't have a clear vision of who you are.