Christian Therapists in Albany, CA
As a Christian, I enjoy working with people who may want to integrate their spiritual faith with their current concerns.
Trying to resolve issues in our life can be difficult and serious work but usually worth all the effort and time. These changes may come from sustained effort, learning from past failure, exploring detours, walking in faith, fostering patience to allow change to happen to us, addressing chemical imbalances, and many other factors. Many, perhaps most times in our lives, we can make these changes through our own efforts or help from our friends or family. Sometimes we may need help from professional guidance to help make sense of or add to all of these efforts.
As a Christian, I enjoy working with people who may want to integrate their spiritual faith with their current concerns.
Trying to resolve issues in our life can be difficult and serious work but usually worth all the effort and time. These changes may come from sustained effort, learning from past failure, exploring detours, walking in faith, fostering patience to allow change to happen to us, addressing chemical imbalances, and many other factors. Many, perhaps most times in our lives, we can make these changes through our own efforts or help from our friends or family. Sometimes we may need help from professional guidance to help make sense of or add to all of these efforts.
Hello, I'm Tracey. Our thinking can directly impact the quality of our life, either positively or negatively, whether it be feelings of depression, stress, anxiety or uncertainty. With compassion and warmth, I gracefully help you address beliefs and narratives that may not be supporting you, fulfill your needs, as well as highlight your strengths. What I most want for you is to be seen authentically, be fully comfortable processing your feelings, grow/heal sustainably and enjoy the life you've been given. Let me know if you'd like this for yourself too and we can set up an exploratory call to see how I can support you.
Hello, I'm Tracey. Our thinking can directly impact the quality of our life, either positively or negatively, whether it be feelings of depression, stress, anxiety or uncertainty. With compassion and warmth, I gracefully help you address beliefs and narratives that may not be supporting you, fulfill your needs, as well as highlight your strengths. What I most want for you is to be seen authentically, be fully comfortable processing your feelings, grow/heal sustainably and enjoy the life you've been given. Let me know if you'd like this for yourself too and we can set up an exploratory call to see how I can support you.
Welcome and bienvenidos. Do you want help in dealing with big changes, loss, and the unexpected turns in life? Are you feeling stuck or unsure of how to move forward? Would you like to break free from depression, anxiety, grief or unproductive thoughts? Are you struggling with the challenges of intergenerational conflict, identity, culture shock, or discrimination? I create a non-judgmental and welcoming space to help you better understand yourself and uncover your own strengths. I support you in building confidence and skills to make life changes, find healing and self-acceptance. I also conduct immigration evaluations for adults.
Welcome and bienvenidos. Do you want help in dealing with big changes, loss, and the unexpected turns in life? Are you feeling stuck or unsure of how to move forward? Would you like to break free from depression, anxiety, grief or unproductive thoughts? Are you struggling with the challenges of intergenerational conflict, identity, culture shock, or discrimination? I create a non-judgmental and welcoming space to help you better understand yourself and uncover your own strengths. I support you in building confidence and skills to make life changes, find healing and self-acceptance. I also conduct immigration evaluations for adults.
Sometimes life poses challenges or does not work out the way we hoped. At some point, everyone needs help during difficult times. Therapy can provide a safe and supportive space to foster growth, healing, and self-compassion. I love working with people of all ages. I am deeply committed to meeting you and/or your child wherever you/they are so that over time you can find more ease and clarity in your daily and inner life.
Sometimes life poses challenges or does not work out the way we hoped. At some point, everyone needs help during difficult times. Therapy can provide a safe and supportive space to foster growth, healing, and self-compassion. I love working with people of all ages. I am deeply committed to meeting you and/or your child wherever you/they are so that over time you can find more ease and clarity in your daily and inner life.
Mey Saephan, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Albany, CA 94707
Waitlist for new clients
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 28 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 and enrich your marriage, family, and all your relationships.
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 28 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 and enrich your marriage, family, and all your relationships.
Some clients find me because they want counseling from a Christian worldview.
Have you tried to stop looking at porn but can't? Have secrets sapped the trust and respect from your relationship? Do memories of past hurts intrude into the present? Infidelity, porn, or sex addiction -- and the shame that comes along with it -- can take away our voice. Let's talk and make sure you're heard. I have helped many individuals and couples develop healthy sexuality and rebuild trust. It would be my honor to walk alongside you.
Some clients find me because they want counseling from a Christian worldview.
Have you tried to stop looking at porn but can't? Have secrets sapped the trust and respect from your relationship? Do memories of past hurts intrude into the present? Infidelity, porn, or sex addiction -- and the shame that comes along with it -- can take away our voice. Let's talk and make sure you're heard. I have helped many individuals and couples develop healthy sexuality and rebuild trust. It would be my honor to walk alongside you.
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I recently received my master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University. I also attended Cal State University Channel Islands for my undergraduate psychology degree with a communication minor. I have a passion for working with others through the difficulties they have faced while also navigating any challenges they are currently experiencing, to foster hope, healing, and resilience.
I recently received my master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University. I also attended Cal State University Channel Islands for my undergraduate psychology degree with a communication minor. I have a passion for working with others through the difficulties they have faced while also navigating any challenges they are currently experiencing, to foster hope, healing, and resilience.
My priority as a therapist is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore, express, and connect with your most authentic self. My hope is that this is a space where you feel heard, known, and truly seen.
My priority as a therapist is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore, express, and connect with your most authentic self. My hope is that this is a space where you feel heard, known, and truly seen.
With 28+ years of experience as a seasoned therapist, I provide a "sauna for your feelings," a safe space and container for you to step away from your life to reflect, release and re-align. My goal is to facilitate the identification of difficult thoughts, feelings, and past experiences that prevent us from being comfortable with who we would like to be, what we want, and the kind of relationships that we want to have with others. I find that people who fully invest in themselves have the greatest rate of success.
With 28+ years of experience as a seasoned therapist, I provide a "sauna for your feelings," a safe space and container for you to step away from your life to reflect, release and re-align. My goal is to facilitate the identification of difficult thoughts, feelings, and past experiences that prevent us from being comfortable with who we would like to be, what we want, and the kind of relationships that we want to have with others. I find that people who fully invest in themselves have the greatest rate of success.
You may be someone who has learned to stay strong for everyone else: first responders, military members, high-functioning professionals, partners carrying more than you show, struggling with something you don't quite have the words for, or even neurodivergent. On the outside, you handle life. Inside, you may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or exhausted from holding it together. You want steadiness, deeper connection, and a place where you don’t have to perform strength. You’re ready to understand your patterns, feel safe being vulnerable, and build relationships that feel secure and sustainable at work, at home, and within yourself.
You may be someone who has learned to stay strong for everyone else: first responders, military members, high-functioning professionals, partners carrying more than you show, struggling with something you don't quite have the words for, or even neurodivergent. On the outside, you handle life. Inside, you may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or exhausted from holding it together. You want steadiness, deeper connection, and a place where you don’t have to perform strength. You’re ready to understand your patterns, feel safe being vulnerable, and build relationships that feel secure and sustainable at work, at home, and within yourself.
Are you feeling disconnected in your relationship or overwhelmed by anxiety and stress? Maybe you and your partner keep having the same arguments, trust has been broken, or communication feels impossible. Maybe you’re carrying the weight of everything on your own and don’t know how to slow it down. I specialize in helping couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and reconnect after betrayal, conflict, or emotional distance. I also work with individuals-especially women-who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, and emotional overwhelm, Together, we’ll identify patterns, develop practical tools, and create real, lasting change.
Are you feeling disconnected in your relationship or overwhelmed by anxiety and stress? Maybe you and your partner keep having the same arguments, trust has been broken, or communication feels impossible. Maybe you’re carrying the weight of everything on your own and don’t know how to slow it down. I specialize in helping couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and reconnect after betrayal, conflict, or emotional distance. I also work with individuals-especially women-who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, and emotional overwhelm, Together, we’ll identify patterns, develop practical tools, and create real, lasting change.
My ideal client in on their path of self discovery and utilize my perspective along the way. I am best suited to treat clients that are motivated to change their current circumstance and can appreciate a strength based approach to finding solutions. Life is complex and, at times, overwhelming. Many times, people need clinical support to get through a difficult situation. Depression, anxiety, stress and substance abuse as it relates to professional and personal functioning are all areas that are supported in my practice. Connecting with my clients and their values is a position I hold dearly in my work.
My ideal client in on their path of self discovery and utilize my perspective along the way. I am best suited to treat clients that are motivated to change their current circumstance and can appreciate a strength based approach to finding solutions. Life is complex and, at times, overwhelming. Many times, people need clinical support to get through a difficult situation. Depression, anxiety, stress and substance abuse as it relates to professional and personal functioning are all areas that are supported in my practice. Connecting with my clients and their values is a position I hold dearly in my work.
Are you stuck? Do you feel like a deer in headlights? Do you feel like you are moving through life just surviving, not really living? Are you constantly dealing with emergencies and putting out fires in your life but never really getting anything you want to do accomplished? Or do you feel lost and without direction, like a ship in the middle of a storm? Sometimes life is hard and painful. And sometimes, the pain or the trauma we have suffered stops us dead in our tracks and keeps us from moving forward. This can be worse for Blacks or those that are being triggered by racial or systemic trauma. Struggling can tire us out!
Are you stuck? Do you feel like a deer in headlights? Do you feel like you are moving through life just surviving, not really living? Are you constantly dealing with emergencies and putting out fires in your life but never really getting anything you want to do accomplished? Or do you feel lost and without direction, like a ship in the middle of a storm? Sometimes life is hard and painful. And sometimes, the pain or the trauma we have suffered stops us dead in our tracks and keeps us from moving forward. This can be worse for Blacks or those that are being triggered by racial or systemic trauma. Struggling can tire us out!
I am a licensed psychologist in California (PSY 33916) specializing in adult neuropsychology, I offer clinical and forensic neuropsychological assessment and cognitive remediation (therapy slots are limited at this time) for adults (age 18+), in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. I provide services to all residents in California, and can offer evaluation services in-person at my Menlo Park office, or virtually (depending on referral question).
I am a licensed psychologist in California (PSY 33916) specializing in adult neuropsychology, I offer clinical and forensic neuropsychological assessment and cognitive remediation (therapy slots are limited at this time) for adults (age 18+), in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. I provide services to all residents in California, and can offer evaluation services in-person at my Menlo Park office, or virtually (depending on referral question).
It takes courage and strength to embrace healing, to create change, to experience deeper intimacy and to grow personally and spiritually. I believe that people are uniquely equipped in what they need to create both the life and relationships they want. In collaboration with you, we will work together to resolve any roadblocks and develop the tools to create both the life and relationships you desire. A quality that defines my practice is the ability to help people feel accepted and able to open up to share and explore what is on their heart and mind.
It takes courage and strength to embrace healing, to create change, to experience deeper intimacy and to grow personally and spiritually. I believe that people are uniquely equipped in what they need to create both the life and relationships they want. In collaboration with you, we will work together to resolve any roadblocks and develop the tools to create both the life and relationships you desire. A quality that defines my practice is the ability to help people feel accepted and able to open up to share and explore what is on their heart and mind.
I have a heart for helping people develop their inner strength, build deeper relationships with the people around them, and rediscover their joy... In addition, I enjoy getting to learn from clients each day and the personal growth that comes with accompanying you on the journey toward healing.
I have a heart for helping people develop their inner strength, build deeper relationships with the people around them, and rediscover their joy... In addition, I enjoy getting to learn from clients each day and the personal growth that comes with accompanying you on the journey toward healing.
I believe therapy should be a place where you feel seen, heard, and truly understood. My approach is rooted in empathy and validation, creating a safe space for you to explore your experiences and discover meaningful solutions. We will always work with where ever you are in your life journey, and just as much as you decide to do. Therapy should be a voluntary commitment to yourself. Together, we'll go beyond surface-level coping, to uncovering deeper healing and lasting change.
I believe therapy should be a place where you feel seen, heard, and truly understood. My approach is rooted in empathy and validation, creating a safe space for you to explore your experiences and discover meaningful solutions. We will always work with where ever you are in your life journey, and just as much as you decide to do. Therapy should be a voluntary commitment to yourself. Together, we'll go beyond surface-level coping, to uncovering deeper healing and lasting change.
Life may feel heavy right now—but this isn’t where your story ends.
Even if you’re navigating anxiety, transitions, trauma, or loss… even if you feel disconnected, uncertain, or stuck in patterns you can’t break—there’s a part of you that knows more is possible. That quiet voice asking, “Is this all there is?” isn’t doubt—it’s a signal that you’re ready for something different. You’ve done everything you know to keep going—pushing through, holding it together, and showing up no matter what. But lasting change doesn’t come from pushing harder.
Life may feel heavy right now—but this isn’t where your story ends.
Even if you’re navigating anxiety, transitions, trauma, or loss… even if you feel disconnected, uncertain, or stuck in patterns you can’t break—there’s a part of you that knows more is possible. That quiet voice asking, “Is this all there is?” isn’t doubt—it’s a signal that you’re ready for something different. You’ve done everything you know to keep going—pushing through, holding it together, and showing up no matter what. But lasting change doesn’t come from pushing harder.
I have worked with children, adults, and older adults, of many cultures, identifications, and statuses, helping them to find self-understanding, acceptance, insight, and fulfillment. Maybe it's people coming to grips with a change, such as divorce or job change, identity, including sexual preference and gender identity, or struggle like social anxiety, hopelessness, or anger.
I know that you come to a therapist when you've had enough of whatever is going on. Maybe you see the way forward, but not the steps along the path. I believe you have the power inside you, and everyone needs support, and we work better together.
I have worked with children, adults, and older adults, of many cultures, identifications, and statuses, helping them to find self-understanding, acceptance, insight, and fulfillment. Maybe it's people coming to grips with a change, such as divorce or job change, identity, including sexual preference and gender identity, or struggle like social anxiety, hopelessness, or anger.
I know that you come to a therapist when you've had enough of whatever is going on. Maybe you see the way forward, but not the steps along the path. I believe you have the power inside you, and everyone needs support, and we work better together.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
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Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.