Anxiety Therapists in Berkeley, CA

There is hope for a more meaningful, satisfying life. No matter what your circumstances are, know that you are not alone in your suffering. As humans, we all feel overwhelmed by stress, depression, anxiety , body image issues, or pressures to perform in school or work. Therapy can help! Using a warm and active approach, I help you feel at ease while gently facilitating change and growth. I help identify your unique strengths and empower you to build confidence and self-worth. Together we can reduce suffering and increase resiliency.

It is only human to let the trials and tribulations of life weigh us down, and pull us away from our personal growth. We can feel stuck in old patterns and it is hard to see a way out. Therapy allows us to see our struggles from a new perspective, and find new paths towards positive change, and create a more harmonious interaction with our world. I work with couples and individuals on a variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety , trauma, grief, relationship issues and more.

To inquire about my availability please call or visit foresightmentalhealth.com --- My ideal client is short-term, desires a directive therapist. I love providing psychoeducation on theory, symptoms, and treatment. Ideally, my client will be open to direction, be willing to complete homework, and interested in learning. I love treating anxiety and panic disorders. Treating interpersonal effectiveness is also one of my favorite treatments.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with six years of experience in the mental health field. During that time, I have worked extensively with di-verse families and individuals of all ages who have been affected by trauma, anxiety , and depression, often as a result of sexual or domestic violence. My goal is to give my clients the guidance and resources they need to take back control and start living their lives to the fullest. Mental health issues can have serious detrimental effects on an individual’s quality of life.

My therapeutic training has been centered on experiential, culturally sensitive, and inner work necessary for becoming a healer. I focus on assessing individual client needs and providing compassionate therapeutic interventions to families, couples and children. My specialties include: Stress, Anxiety , Self esteem, Depression, Chronic Pain, and Trauma, Loss, Insomnia related to stress, Alcohol and Chemical dependency.

Coming from a background including a law degree (UC Berkeley) and a previous life as an app founder/ entrepreneur makes me a well-rounded, pragmatic therapist. I combine deep, intuitive empathy with formal training in DBT (dialectical behavior therapy), psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, and yoga therapy to provide an approach to healing that is eclectic, integrative, and holistic. Being flexible allows me to meet you where you are and provide what is most needed for your situation. My work is informed by modern, evidence-based methods of psychotherapy as well as ancient wisdom traditions including Buddhism, Hinduism, and Judaism.

We are living through extraordinarily stressful times and in my work I am witnessing increased anxiety and depression in children, teens and adults of all ages. Family life and raising children is challenging in the best of times. It is an especially important time for self-care and to increase our support systems for ourselves and our loved ones. I have over 25 years experience in the mental health field and I specialize in supporting school aged children, teens and families in addressing a wide range of mental health issues including anxiety , depression, behavioral issues, loss, family transitions, and peer/family relationships.

To inquire about my availability please call or visit foresightmentalhealth.com --- Hi!, I'm Laurence a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at Foresight Folsom. I received a Master of Social Work degree from San Jose State University. I have more than 29 years of experience in a variety of roles: group home counselor, 1-1 behavioral coach, community resource developer, grant writer, consultant/quality reviewer, and therapist. I have served in a variety of settings: residential treatment, crisis, home-based, community-based, outpatient and school-linked services.

Since 1989, I have been helping people uncover, explore, and work through barriers to authenticity and aliveness. Together, we bring into awareness the thoughts and feelings that can interfere with being more fully engaged with yourself or others. You may feel that you don't know yourself or can't be yourself; that decisions are difficult to make or impossible to follow through on; or that connections with others are empty or unsatisfying. Taking a closer look at what's getting in the way can make a difference.

I have a clinical background in treating high acuity mental health disorders that include anxiety , depression, PTSD, substance, mood, and personality disorders. I have extensive experience working in foster care agencies and community outpatient clinics.

I provide culturally sensitive, empirically validated psychotherapy services to individuals, couples and families, ranging from adolescents to seniors. I am committed to the therapeutic process as a collaborative journey and consider it a great privilege to be entrusted with my clients' most deeply-held thoughts and feelings. I am actively engaged with those who are grappling with issues of anxiety , depression, bereavement, relationship problems, life transitions, trauma, interpersonal difficulties and creative blocks, addressing my client's concerns in a humanistic and holistic manner that transcends preoccupation with pathology to work toward a life of deep meaning, creativity and interpersonal fulfillment.

I emphasize warmth, compassion and collaboration. I give feedback and listen to yours. Together we look at what you do outside and what we do together. We use conversation, intuition, meditation and silence to discover what drives you, what nourishes you, what blocks you, and what helps you make changes that allow you to develop a fuller, more spontaneous life.

I work with individuals and couples to help reduce struggles and find ways to live more fulfilling, gratifying lives. Our relationship is the context in which we work to find where you're stuck, what's getting in your way, and ways to do things differently. My specialty areas include grief and loss, adoption, ADHD, race/class issues, work/life balance, LGBTQ issues, and divorce. I help people manage anxiety and mood problems. I help couples with concerns related to parenting, managing conflict, and addressing needs and expectations. I see communication as the grease that keeps relationships running smoothly, and I help facilitate good communication.

After receiving my Master's Degree in Counseling with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy from San Diego State University, I began working with young adults and families seeking better information about ways to cope with various mental health challenges. I am passionate about working with first generation professionals & BIPOC struggling with various life transitions, burnout, job related stress, and anxiety .

Finding the right therapist can be daunting, and for some, it can be the most difficult step. I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation so that you can assess if we are the right fit. I work with teens and adults presenting with concerns such as depression, anxiety , trauma, grief/ loss, chronic health concerns, relationship issues, and life transitions. In our work together we will explore your strengths and root you in them. We will define your values and explore how to live your life in harmony with them. We will also create space for the areas in your life where you want change and navigate the path to get you there.

I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist with expertise in treating anxiety and stress-related disorders. I apply evidence-based techniques and teach clients concrete skills to help address unhelpful thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and behaviors. I strive to build a positive and supportive environment for my clients while setting high expectations for what they can accomplish.

I have a passion for helping adults develop a greater understanding of themselves so they can begin to live more fulfilling lives. Through a direct, yet compassionate approach, I assist clients in develop insight into their thinking and behavioral patterns so they can begin to cultivate healthier relationships with themselves as well as those around them.

I'm passionate about helping adults or children suffering from anxiety , depression, trauma/PTSD, and trouble adjusting to life's changes. I have experience counseling a diverse population including children, adults, parents, families, couples, immigrants, LGBTQ parents, recently divorced or separated adults, parents, foster parents, adoptive parents, people of color, teenagers, and 'tweens.

Making the sometimes difficult call for therapy is the first step towards achieving a deeply needed change in your emotional well being. Anxiety , depression, sadness, feeling stuck, difficulty in relationships, are all painful themes that people struggle with. I bring to my practice over 35 years of experience in doing psychodynamic psychotherapy with a broad range of individuals and couples. I will work in a warm, direct, and collaborative manner with you to develop a deeper understanding of yourself, to help you resolve personal and interpersonal conflicts and to redirect your life positively.

My approach to clients is rooted in harm reduction, and trauma informed care. I am passionate about mental health and social justice. I utilize a relational approach, meaning I value the therapeutic relationship as the most important for growth in therapy. I take an eclectic approach and individualize based on the presentation of clients. Modalities that I utilize are DBT, CBT, ACT, seeking safety, and motivational interviewing.