Family Therapy in Albany, CA

Gina Fahouri is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is bilingual in Spanish and has been providing psychotherapy services for over 15 years. Her bicultural background gives her good insight in how to help diverse individuals and families from all backgrounds manage issues ranging from family conflict to depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic mental illness and co occurring drug and alcohol issues. Gina chose a career as a Marriage and Family Therapist in part because of her own positive experiences with therapy around the time she was about to graduate from high school. Gina was fortunate enough to have a therapist of her

I am a bicultural/bilingual, latinx psychologist with extensive experience working with youth of all ages who are struggling with mood, anxiety, and impulse control, and families who have experienced trauma. Key to this work is the relationship we build together. My goal is to help your family better understand what is happening for your child based on what research has taught us about how our brains work, while honoring your child’s unique experience and normalizing that we all have struggles. I use a strengths-based collaborative approach to get to know your family and identify and practice skills to help your child cope.

Do you want to heal from your past and find greater peace and joy in your life? I applaud you for taking the first step in seeking therapy. I'll help you to move through your self-blame and embrace your magnificence. I provide a free 20-minute initial consultation to see if we are a good fit. If you are struggling with work, relationship or parenting stress, childhood abuse, life transitions or loss I will teach you how to shift old patterns, heal, and make positive changes. You can feel better and thrive!

I work with clients with various medical conditions, including neurological disorders, physically disabling and aging-related conditions, and other impairments. Clients include Caregivers and LGBT persons with disabling conditions. For over 25 years I have helped adults with emotional and logistical concerns related to chronic medical and aging-related conditions, short and long term care planning, relationship and communication problems, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. I hold an MS degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and am a Nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and a California licensed Marriage & Family Therapist . Please see my website www.allangrill.com for more information.

I support children and youth utilizing art, play, creative movement and sand tray to explore and heal social and emotional challenges. Issues related to self esteem, anxiety, depression, physical and sexual abuse, neglect, medical trauma, grief/loss, family conflict, and sensory integration issues. I also support adults dealing with illness and the impact of medical interventions and the ongoing issues of living with long term challenges that impact day to day living and relationships.

My work with every client and family is personalized, trauma-informed, rooted in strengths, collaborative, and is culturally tailored to your needs and experiences. I believe that each client possesses the intergenerational heirlooms of innate resilience, spirituality, and introspection that serve as tools to assist in your healing journey. You are the expert of your experience and I am here to offer hope and support you as you share your narrative and author a new chapter of healing, continuing to grow into your best self, discovering balance, serenity, joy, and connecting with yourself and surroundings.

If you've been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed or just maddeningly stuck; I congratulate you for taking the first step of seeking help. For 27 years I have assisted individuals, couples and families by providing engaging, personalized therapy tailored to each client's unique needs. I work with all ages, providing a range of services for children and teens, including play therapy and family therapy . For adults, I offer individual therapy, couples therapy and parent consultation. I approach my work with a dual focus on key relationships and personal development over the lifespan.

I am passionate about serving women and teens of color who are children of immigrants who have experienced family trauma and struggle in their relationships to cultivate inner peace, grow their self-compassion, and create joy. Areas of Focus: Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Identity Exploration & Personal Growth Family Trauma Depression & Low Self-Esteem Anxiety, Stress, & Burnout Children of Immigrants

I am an LGBTQ identified therapist who is experienced working with LGBTQ plus clients, gender expansive clients, Couples, family therapy , multi-generational family /blended/alternative families, adult Individuals, children and adolescents. History of working with special needs children, adoption/foster youth, hospitalizations, history of self harm, attachment/abandonment issues, and History of trauma and abuse. I work with clients of all genders and all sexual orientations, polyamorous/non-monogamous relationships, kink and other relationship lifestyles. Accepting new clients virtual and In-person.

I specialize in working with parents, families, and youth ages 6-25. My work can support an assortment of childhood issues, including: somatic complaints (stomach aches, headaches, etc.), behavioral issues (defiance, aggression, inattention), neurodivergent issues (autism, ADHD, sensory processing), problems with friendships, attachment issues, separation anxiety, depression, excessive worrying, or panic attacks. Childhood can be a magical, joyful time, but it can also bring a host of issues, unique to each child or family .

I specialize in working with young children, families, and birthing people. This early relationship between a caregiver and child is central to a child's sense of safety and self esteem. Parenting is hard work and it can feel like you never know if you're doing the right thing. It can often be lonely and isolating. I work with caregivers to help them strengthen healthy relationships with others in their lives so that they can have more connections and feel less isolated.

My approach to therapy emphasizes self knowledge, empowerment and insight helping move towards a more integral, meaningful and gratifying life. It is with passion and kindness that I witness the healing transformation a person goes through in the therapeutic relationship. Originally from Brazil, I speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese working with clients who speak these languages. Three theories permeate my work: the Integral theory of Ken Wilber, Psychodynamic theory, and Hakomi. I integrate into the analysis the physical, mental, emotional, and social parts of the self (Integral) in a mindfulness-based, body inclusive, and experiential perspective (Hakomi).

Do you feel stuck or misunderstood and often have strong reactions towards others and can't seem to figure out if it's you or others? Often times our cultural identity and values intertwine into our current relationships creating tensions, stress and challenges. Our differences in communication styles, thinking patterns and ways of expressing our feelings maybe the reasons we are experiencing stress in our lives and our relationships. Psychotherapy can provide the opportunity for us to explore the distress and difficulties in your relationships in a safe space and deepen your self reflection of unconscious behaviors and patterns.

My practice combines both mind and body approaches to support change. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Dance and Movement Therapist. I have experience treating a wide variety of psychological and emotional difficulties in adult, teenagers and children. I feel very grateful for the opportunities to work with those seeking a greater sense of well-being, satisfaction in relationships, and understanding of self. In therapy, I am working in both verbal and non-verbal ways, including somatic psychology techniques for adults and play therapy for children.

You may be feeling temporarily overwhelmed by the situation, in your relationship, at work, in the culture you live in or you may have felt emotionally distressed over a long period of time. In both cases, therapy can be the first step to bring relief, self actualization and happiness to you and your loved ones.

Well, hello and thank you for taking the time to check my profile. I believe that life presents challenges to everyone regardless of culture, language, creed or personal strength. Often, there is a need for support to initiate corrections, change direction or even just for clarification of issues that manifest in the present moment. Challenge is also an opportunity. With the right approach, therapy may prove to be an effective tool. Our relationship would be dynamic and custom geared to validate, understand and address any issues of import to you as human being. Your life is unique, priceless and worthy of respect.

I work with adults, couples, and adolescents. My work is grounded in contemporary and relational psychoanalytic theory, with particular attention paid to multicultural context. My psychotherapy practice serves people who feel blocked by certain behaviors or patterns of relating with people, who seek to improve individual well-being and personal relationships, and/or who have experienced trauma within their families or elsewhere, including survivors of war or other conflict. I also work directly with elders and adults with mental health and chronic health conditions, and with caregivers of family /community members.