Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Berkeley, CA
I specialize in mind-body, evidence-informed therapy for people with sleep concerns, chronic pain, chronic illness or health-related stress, in an LGBTQ+ affirming space. Whether you live with insomnia, back pain, migraines, gastrointestinal symptoms, cancer, or other ongoing health concerns, I work with you to reduce suffering and make changes that fit your life. I also specialize in working with people who experience climate anxiety and ecological grief and are seeking therapy that integrates care for the mind, body, and environment. My practice affirms diverse identities, including LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent individuals.
I specialize in mind-body, evidence-informed therapy for people with sleep concerns, chronic pain, chronic illness or health-related stress, in an LGBTQ+ affirming space. Whether you live with insomnia, back pain, migraines, gastrointestinal symptoms, cancer, or other ongoing health concerns, I work with you to reduce suffering and make changes that fit your life. I also specialize in working with people who experience climate anxiety and ecological grief and are seeking therapy that integrates care for the mind, body, and environment. My practice affirms diverse identities, including LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent individuals.
Welcome! I specialize in relationships, work and parenting. I’m warm, creative, supportive & smart. I like to help people in life transitions. These are hard times. If you’re feeling alone, overwhelmed, upset or worried about the future, let me help. We collaborate to address the hard things in your life, discover your unique abilities & strengths & create a path toward your dreams and goals. I am a licensed psychotherapist with 30 + years’ experience working with people from age 2 to 100. I create space where you can feel comfortable expressing feelings & exploring difficult issues. We transform you’re goals into do-able steps.
Welcome! I specialize in relationships, work and parenting. I’m warm, creative, supportive & smart. I like to help people in life transitions. These are hard times. If you’re feeling alone, overwhelmed, upset or worried about the future, let me help. We collaborate to address the hard things in your life, discover your unique abilities & strengths & create a path toward your dreams and goals. I am a licensed psychotherapist with 30 + years’ experience working with people from age 2 to 100. I create space where you can feel comfortable expressing feelings & exploring difficult issues. We transform you’re goals into do-able steps.
In life there are many things that influence how we feel, how we think, and in turn how we behave. When working with clients I like to explore how interactions with the social- cultural environment shape their well being. I find it important to focus on the things we can change and find ways to cope with the things we cannot.
In life there are many things that influence how we feel, how we think, and in turn how we behave. When working with clients I like to explore how interactions with the social- cultural environment shape their well being. I find it important to focus on the things we can change and find ways to cope with the things we cannot.
I specialize in evidence-based and mindfulness approaches within a culturally sensitive framework.
I’m a licensed psychologist with extensive experience working with adults struggling with depression, grief, anger, anxiety, difficult life transitions, low self-esteem, challenging relationships, and management of chronic health conditions. I also conduct comprehensive psychological assessments with children, adolescents, and adults.
I specialize in evidence-based and mindfulness approaches within a culturally sensitive framework.
I’m a licensed psychologist with extensive experience working with adults struggling with depression, grief, anger, anxiety, difficult life transitions, low self-esteem, challenging relationships, and management of chronic health conditions. I also conduct comprehensive psychological assessments with children, adolescents, and adults.
I embrace a strengths-based, holistic and mindfulness-based framework rooted in culture and healing when working with clients.
I am a bilingual/bicultural Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is available to work with clients in English or Spanish. I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, grief/loss, relationship issues, life transitions, and work/life balance. I also facilitate interactive wellness workshops on a variety of topics for groups.
I embrace a strengths-based, holistic and mindfulness-based framework rooted in culture and healing when working with clients.
I am a bilingual/bicultural Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is available to work with clients in English or Spanish. I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, grief/loss, relationship issues, life transitions, and work/life balance. I also facilitate interactive wellness workshops on a variety of topics for groups.
It's too much. It's too hard. There's too much going on. You can't keep going like this anymore. The stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, grief... You're not alone. You're considering support. Support is here. It is possible to feel better. And you deserve that.
It's too much. It's too hard. There's too much going on. You can't keep going like this anymore. The stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, grief... You're not alone. You're considering support. Support is here. It is possible to feel better. And you deserve that.
My own love of nature and mindfulness meditation practice informs much of my work with clients.
Couples or individual therapy can provide a supportive, reliable space to explore and discover a deeper sense of what you want and need in your life and in your relationships. I am a somatic therapist and integrate Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for the treatment of trauma into my work, Hakomi method, Buddhist Psychology as well as PACT couples therapy.
My own love of nature and mindfulness meditation practice informs much of my work with clients.
Couples or individual therapy can provide a supportive, reliable space to explore and discover a deeper sense of what you want and need in your life and in your relationships. I am a somatic therapist and integrate Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for the treatment of trauma into my work, Hakomi method, Buddhist Psychology as well as PACT couples therapy.
While I have extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other disorders, for the past 15 years I have focused on the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and over the past 2 years I have immersed myself in a relatively new approach to OCD called I-CBT (Inference Based CBT). Using I-CBT techniques I have had the privilege of helping my clients, many of whom had limited success in prior OCD treatment, finally achieve freedom from this distressing disorder. When indicated I also use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). My style is warm, inviting, and collaborative.
While I have extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other disorders, for the past 15 years I have focused on the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and over the past 2 years I have immersed myself in a relatively new approach to OCD called I-CBT (Inference Based CBT). Using I-CBT techniques I have had the privilege of helping my clients, many of whom had limited success in prior OCD treatment, finally achieve freedom from this distressing disorder. When indicated I also use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). My style is warm, inviting, and collaborative.
Therapy is an opportunity for getting support when we recognize that the old ways of coping with challenging life situations are no longer working. You may feel that seeking professional help is the last resort. In fact, it is the most important step. In my practice, I provide a warm and collaborative environment to support clients in making positive changes to live healthier, happier, and more productive lives. I see adults, adolescents, and couples with a wide variety of issues and concerns including depression, anxiety, PTSD, childhood trauma, relationship difficulties, sexual issues, anger management, and substance abuse.
Therapy is an opportunity for getting support when we recognize that the old ways of coping with challenging life situations are no longer working. You may feel that seeking professional help is the last resort. In fact, it is the most important step. In my practice, I provide a warm and collaborative environment to support clients in making positive changes to live healthier, happier, and more productive lives. I see adults, adolescents, and couples with a wide variety of issues and concerns including depression, anxiety, PTSD, childhood trauma, relationship difficulties, sexual issues, anger management, and substance abuse.
I have decades of history of working with trauma, couples, adolescents, anxiety, ADHD and substance use disorders. I work hard at empowering clients to move past struggles that hold them back and to find a sense of agency and purpose. Using a variety of different therapies and techniques including EMDR, somatic therapies, trauma informed treatment, DBT, EFT, CBT and other modalities, we work toward you finding a sense of peace.
I have decades of history of working with trauma, couples, adolescents, anxiety, ADHD and substance use disorders. I work hard at empowering clients to move past struggles that hold them back and to find a sense of agency and purpose. Using a variety of different therapies and techniques including EMDR, somatic therapies, trauma informed treatment, DBT, EFT, CBT and other modalities, we work toward you finding a sense of peace.
At Bridges Therapy Group of California, we’re dedicated to matching you with the perfect therapist for you and ensuring that your insurance will truly pay for your sessions. We are contracted, in-network providers with all the insurers listed below. We verify your benefits before you start so there are no surprises to you.
At Bridges Therapy Group of California, we’re dedicated to matching you with the perfect therapist for you and ensuring that your insurance will truly pay for your sessions. We are contracted, in-network providers with all the insurers listed below. We verify your benefits before you start so there are no surprises to you.
My work is based on a positive theoretical orientation which assumes that all individuals possess an innate desire for emotional/mental health. A person enters therapy with a strong wish, whether conscious or unconscious, to overcome obstacles and free themselves from constraints that are holding them back. I find that each individual needs a slightly different approach in order to accomplish these goals, so I make adjustments in technique for each specific case. I truly enjoy the experience of guiding my clients through this process and consider it a privilege to play such an important role in a person's life.
My work is based on a positive theoretical orientation which assumes that all individuals possess an innate desire for emotional/mental health. A person enters therapy with a strong wish, whether conscious or unconscious, to overcome obstacles and free themselves from constraints that are holding them back. I find that each individual needs a slightly different approach in order to accomplish these goals, so I make adjustments in technique for each specific case. I truly enjoy the experience of guiding my clients through this process and consider it a privilege to play such an important role in a person's life.
I love working with clients who want to be free of ingrained patterns that aren't working, whether from sub-optimal parenting or other experiences. Often these patterns are held in place through painful and threatening feelings stemming from conditioning or our natural dependency on challenged parents. I resource and support clients' present lives, which may mean touching in to what happened to connect to a source of reactivity. Clients who enjoy working with me want more aliveness and freedom, more flow and resilience. They want encouragement & new challenges, and will attend to their experience, unfolding the paths forward.
I love working with clients who want to be free of ingrained patterns that aren't working, whether from sub-optimal parenting or other experiences. Often these patterns are held in place through painful and threatening feelings stemming from conditioning or our natural dependency on challenged parents. I resource and support clients' present lives, which may mean touching in to what happened to connect to a source of reactivity. Clients who enjoy working with me want more aliveness and freedom, more flow and resilience. They want encouragement & new challenges, and will attend to their experience, unfolding the paths forward.
Life transitions, such as childbirth, parenting, divorce, and stepfamilies can be challenging. I have 30 years experience applying an integrative approach based on family systems research, psycho-dynamic psychotherapy, and hypnosis. I am a pioneer in perinatal psychology. www.Petersonchildbirthmethod.com describes my work with women and their partners preparing for birth and motherhood for the first time, or after previous loss or birth trauma. I also treat individuals for depression and anxiety and am skilled as a life coach.
Life transitions, such as childbirth, parenting, divorce, and stepfamilies can be challenging. I have 30 years experience applying an integrative approach based on family systems research, psycho-dynamic psychotherapy, and hypnosis. I am a pioneer in perinatal psychology. www.Petersonchildbirthmethod.com describes my work with women and their partners preparing for birth and motherhood for the first time, or after previous loss or birth trauma. I also treat individuals for depression and anxiety and am skilled as a life coach.
Peninsula Counseling and Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, LCSW
5 Endorsed
Berkeley, CA 94705
Let’s be honest: you’ve always been responsible, and now you’ve got a lot to manage! Between a demanding career, school, and family needs, you’re feeling stressed, and life feels out of balance. It’s impossible to do it all, and nothing ever seems good enough. You feel alone and worried, and your social network isn’t able to provide you with the support that you need. Perhaps your sleep is problematic, or your energy is low. Maybe you’re feeling anxious, depressed, irritable, or having difficulty concentrating. You might be troubled by feeling that you're an ineffective partner or parent. Things will get better soon, right?
Let’s be honest: you’ve always been responsible, and now you’ve got a lot to manage! Between a demanding career, school, and family needs, you’re feeling stressed, and life feels out of balance. It’s impossible to do it all, and nothing ever seems good enough. You feel alone and worried, and your social network isn’t able to provide you with the support that you need. Perhaps your sleep is problematic, or your energy is low. Maybe you’re feeling anxious, depressed, irritable, or having difficulty concentrating. You might be troubled by feeling that you're an ineffective partner or parent. Things will get better soon, right?
People often try to change their lives by changing their circumstances—fixing a problem, moving to a new city, finding the right relationship. Sometimes that helps, but meaningful change often comes from learning new ways to relate to thoughts, emotions, and inner experiences that have become entrenched.
People often try to change their lives by changing their circumstances—fixing a problem, moving to a new city, finding the right relationship. Sometimes that helps, but meaningful change often comes from learning new ways to relate to thoughts, emotions, and inner experiences that have become entrenched.
My work is mindfulness-based and grounded in understanding how the human nervous system responds to stress.
Are you feeling burnt out and overwhelmed? Maybe you're one tantrum away from exploding at your kids, or you dread visiting family. Maybe you and your partner are stuck in an endless loop of conflict that leaves you feeling exhausted and frustrated. I promise your feelings are more understandable than you think. Most people want to be the best version of themselves, but they don't know where to start. Understanding "why" you react is only a piece of the puzzle! For real change to happen, you need awareness in the moment AND more options for how to respond. Together, we'll explore new ways to handle hard times.
My work is mindfulness-based and grounded in understanding how the human nervous system responds to stress.
Are you feeling burnt out and overwhelmed? Maybe you're one tantrum away from exploding at your kids, or you dread visiting family. Maybe you and your partner are stuck in an endless loop of conflict that leaves you feeling exhausted and frustrated. I promise your feelings are more understandable than you think. Most people want to be the best version of themselves, but they don't know where to start. Understanding "why" you react is only a piece of the puzzle! For real change to happen, you need awareness in the moment AND more options for how to respond. Together, we'll explore new ways to handle hard times.
I utilize an integrated approach that considers body, mind, emotions, and spirit. This approach involves embarking on a journey with you in which I bring my entire presence to hold you with deep care, non-judgment, and a playful sense of humor. As you share your experiences with me, I will wholeheartedly attune to you with both my inner knowing and acquired knowledge and skills. I draw from decades of study of diverse therapeutic modalities, eastern wisdom traditions, nature, and personal life experience. I honor your unique strengths and capabilities and recognize that we are all at various points in the process of evolving.
I utilize an integrated approach that considers body, mind, emotions, and spirit. This approach involves embarking on a journey with you in which I bring my entire presence to hold you with deep care, non-judgment, and a playful sense of humor. As you share your experiences with me, I will wholeheartedly attune to you with both my inner knowing and acquired knowledge and skills. I draw from decades of study of diverse therapeutic modalities, eastern wisdom traditions, nature, and personal life experience. I honor your unique strengths and capabilities and recognize that we are all at various points in the process of evolving.
I take a holistic approach that integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution-focused therapy with mindfulness, breathwork, and movement.
I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker with 8 years of experience helping individuals strengthen the mind-body connection to support emotional healing. I work with young adults and adults navigating anxiety, depression, and borderline personality disorder, and I look forward to expanding my practice to include children in the future. My approach is collaborative and compassionate—I listen closely and partner with you to find strategies that fit your unique needs, helping you feel grounded, empowered, and more connected to yourself.
I take a holistic approach that integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution-focused therapy with mindfulness, breathwork, and movement.
I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker with 8 years of experience helping individuals strengthen the mind-body connection to support emotional healing. I work with young adults and adults navigating anxiety, depression, and borderline personality disorder, and I look forward to expanding my practice to include children in the future. My approach is collaborative and compassionate—I listen closely and partner with you to find strategies that fit your unique needs, helping you feel grounded, empowered, and more connected to yourself.
Hi. My name is Katie and I'm so glad you found me. I am here to support you on your journey - whatever that might look like. Clients say that they are surprised at how quickly they can be themselves when they work with me. Let's learn to set boundaries, develop self-compassion, identify your values, and assert your power!
Hi. My name is Katie and I'm so glad you found me. I am here to support you on your journey - whatever that might look like. Clients say that they are surprised at how quickly they can be themselves when they work with me. Let's learn to set boundaries, develop self-compassion, identify your values, and assert your power!


