Psychoanalytic Therapists in Berkeley, CA
In 2021 I graduated from psychoanalytic training at the Psychoanalytic Institute of Northern California (PINC) and am currently a Certified Psychoanalyst.
Do you want to make significant life changes, but you aren't sure how? Perhaps it feels too big, too overwhelming, to even begin. Especially these days where everything in the world feels so uncertain and scary. Still, maybe you find yourself frustrated with yourself, knowing you need to make changes, aware that time is passing, but not sure how to start. Good therapy can be the floor under your feet to get yourself unstuck, and to begin to really understand what has been been holding you back!
In 2021 I graduated from psychoanalytic training at the Psychoanalytic Institute of Northern California (PINC) and am currently a Certified Psychoanalyst.
Do you want to make significant life changes, but you aren't sure how? Perhaps it feels too big, too overwhelming, to even begin. Especially these days where everything in the world feels so uncertain and scary. Still, maybe you find yourself frustrated with yourself, knowing you need to make changes, aware that time is passing, but not sure how to start. Good therapy can be the floor under your feet to get yourself unstuck, and to begin to really understand what has been been holding you back!
I have always found the more relational and emotionally based this work is then the more rewarding and successful it is for clients and myself. I work with a wide range of clients. Their basic desire is to connect with themselves and others. Of late, it seems, many of my clients are couples; men ; adolescents; and mid-life and elderly of both sexes. Each are addressing important problems and/or transitional stages of life. Our work can be fearful and/or fearless, exciting and/or slow and always the challenge of facing not-knowing, making choices and exploring ourselves.
I have always found the more relational and emotionally based this work is then the more rewarding and successful it is for clients and myself. I work with a wide range of clients. Their basic desire is to connect with themselves and others. Of late, it seems, many of my clients are couples; men ; adolescents; and mid-life and elderly of both sexes. Each are addressing important problems and/or transitional stages of life. Our work can be fearful and/or fearless, exciting and/or slow and always the challenge of facing not-knowing, making choices and exploring ourselves.
Rooted in a relational and psychoanalytic approach, our work helps uncover what is hidden and create lasting, authentic change.
I am a Registered Psychological Associate, practicing under the supervision of Susan Ryan, PsyD (CA PSY34476). You may feel stuck in the same emotional or relationship patterns, drawn to the same fears, conflicts, or disappointments, no matter how hard you try to change. You want to understand yourself more deeply and live in a way that feels real and authentic. Beneath the anxiety, depression, or pain in relationships is a longing to feel more alive and connected. Our work will help you face what’s been avoided, understand yourself honestly, and begin building a life that truly feels like yours.
Rooted in a relational and psychoanalytic approach, our work helps uncover what is hidden and create lasting, authentic change.
I am a Registered Psychological Associate, practicing under the supervision of Susan Ryan, PsyD (CA PSY34476). You may feel stuck in the same emotional or relationship patterns, drawn to the same fears, conflicts, or disappointments, no matter how hard you try to change. You want to understand yourself more deeply and live in a way that feels real and authentic. Beneath the anxiety, depression, or pain in relationships is a longing to feel more alive and connected. Our work will help you face what’s been avoided, understand yourself honestly, and begin building a life that truly feels like yours.
If you are looking to dig in deep, we could be a good fit. If you are not sure what is making you feel empty or stressed, we could try together to get to the bottom of that. Shame and fear are often underneath many things that distress us. You may also be very clear what’s upsetting you and we can talk about that, too. This frequently is about personal or work relationships that we find challenging, whether it is about power imbalances or in not knowing how to communicate our needs or set boundaries. I am keenly aware of the dehumanizing forces in society and am interested in working with people who feel affected by these realities.
If you are looking to dig in deep, we could be a good fit. If you are not sure what is making you feel empty or stressed, we could try together to get to the bottom of that. Shame and fear are often underneath many things that distress us. You may also be very clear what’s upsetting you and we can talk about that, too. This frequently is about personal or work relationships that we find challenging, whether it is about power imbalances or in not knowing how to communicate our needs or set boundaries. I am keenly aware of the dehumanizing forces in society and am interested in working with people who feel affected by these realities.
Whether you're experiencing the same relationship conflicts over and over, are feeling ambivalent about having a child or need work on your parenting skills, or you're navigating anxiety, depression, infertility, separation, divorce, or co-parenting, I'm here for you. I know how powerful and transformative therapy can be, not just as a licensed marriage and family therapist, but as somebody who's also been a client. Like many of the people I work with, I've had to learn how to better understand myself, tune into my inner voice-to listen more deeply to my intuition, and to trust it. And I can help you do the same.
Whether you're experiencing the same relationship conflicts over and over, are feeling ambivalent about having a child or need work on your parenting skills, or you're navigating anxiety, depression, infertility, separation, divorce, or co-parenting, I'm here for you. I know how powerful and transformative therapy can be, not just as a licensed marriage and family therapist, but as somebody who's also been a client. Like many of the people I work with, I've had to learn how to better understand myself, tune into my inner voice-to listen more deeply to my intuition, and to trust it. And I can help you do the same.
I am Sarah Cybulski, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 8 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in supporting adolescents and adults facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, attachment disorders, trauma, and grief. My goal is to ensure that all clients feel safe, heard, and supported while also being challenged to make positive changes and look forward to growth. I aim to help clients recognize and understand their whole selves, the impact of past and current life circumstances on their well-being, and work toward clarifying and planning future goals.
I am Sarah Cybulski, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 8 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in supporting adolescents and adults facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, attachment disorders, trauma, and grief. My goal is to ensure that all clients feel safe, heard, and supported while also being challenged to make positive changes and look forward to growth. I aim to help clients recognize and understand their whole selves, the impact of past and current life circumstances on their well-being, and work toward clarifying and planning future goals.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 9 years of experience supporting clients across residential, outpatient, and community-based mental health settings. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults, providing support through substance use treatment, trauma recovery, and medication-assisted care. My ideal client is open to embracing a path of self-discovery, healing, and growth, one step at a time. I believe in setting boundaries, reducing self-judgment, and helping clients reconnect with their strengths.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 9 years of experience supporting clients across residential, outpatient, and community-based mental health settings. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults, providing support through substance use treatment, trauma recovery, and medication-assisted care. My ideal client is open to embracing a path of self-discovery, healing, and growth, one step at a time. I believe in setting boundaries, reducing self-judgment, and helping clients reconnect with their strengths.
I have been in private practice as a psychotherapist in Berkeley since 1994, working with adults individually and with couples and groups, on recovering from relationship and betrayal trauma. This trauma may manifest as recurring intrusive reminders of overwhelming and unresolved past experiences and as emotional / somatic distress in your present life. Or it may result from inadequate nurture and protection in childhood (attachment trauma). Often, both contribute to the need and desire for relief and a better life beyond trauma. Individualized trauma therapy addresses the need for a new relationship with your past.
I have been in private practice as a psychotherapist in Berkeley since 1994, working with adults individually and with couples and groups, on recovering from relationship and betrayal trauma. This trauma may manifest as recurring intrusive reminders of overwhelming and unresolved past experiences and as emotional / somatic distress in your present life. Or it may result from inadequate nurture and protection in childhood (attachment trauma). Often, both contribute to the need and desire for relief and a better life beyond trauma. Individualized trauma therapy addresses the need for a new relationship with your past.
Belonging Partnership (Psychotherapy )
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
2 Endorsed
Berkeley, CA 94704
At Belonging Partnership, we know true healing happens when you feel genuinely seen. Our team—reflecting the identities and experiences of the communities we serve—provides culturally attuned, trauma-informed care tailored to you. With nearly 30 years of combined experience, we help people navigate anxiety, identity challenges, racial stress, grief, and LGBTQ+ concerns with warmth and expertise. Let’s find your sense of belonging together.
At Belonging Partnership, we know true healing happens when you feel genuinely seen. Our team—reflecting the identities and experiences of the communities we serve—provides culturally attuned, trauma-informed care tailored to you. With nearly 30 years of combined experience, we help people navigate anxiety, identity challenges, racial stress, grief, and LGBTQ+ concerns with warmth and expertise. Let’s find your sense of belonging together.
I have been doing individual and couple therapy for over thirty years. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches, always choosing the one that best suits the client's immediate needs. These modalities range from psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral to narrative and existential. There is even some dream, and hypnotherapy added when helpful. In addition to my clinical practice, I have extensive forensic psychology experience, including resolving workplace disputes, custody issues, and trial consulting. My goal is to help clients find meaningful solutions to challenging life problems.
I have been doing individual and couple therapy for over thirty years. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches, always choosing the one that best suits the client's immediate needs. These modalities range from psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral to narrative and existential. There is even some dream, and hypnotherapy added when helpful. In addition to my clinical practice, I have extensive forensic psychology experience, including resolving workplace disputes, custody issues, and trial consulting. My goal is to help clients find meaningful solutions to challenging life problems.
I provide individual, couples, and group psychotherapy to children and adults. I have experience in treating numerous psychological disorders and supporting patients through difficult times, grieving, pandemic related stress, conflictual relationships, and troubling emotions. Along with the general areas of psychology, I specialize in the treatment of trauma. I have worked as a trauma researcher for ten years at the Palo Alto VA and Palo Alto University, publishing a book chapter on personality disorders and paper in the Journal of Threat Assessment and Management. I also provide assessment and expert witness services.
I provide individual, couples, and group psychotherapy to children and adults. I have experience in treating numerous psychological disorders and supporting patients through difficult times, grieving, pandemic related stress, conflictual relationships, and troubling emotions. Along with the general areas of psychology, I specialize in the treatment of trauma. I have worked as a trauma researcher for ten years at the Palo Alto VA and Palo Alto University, publishing a book chapter on personality disorders and paper in the Journal of Threat Assessment and Management. I also provide assessment and expert witness services.
The world needs helpers, just like you. But when life is stressful and overwhelming, where do you turn? You nurture others. You put your heart into your relationships and your work, but sometimes it starts to feel like it's too much. Like you're exhausted and unable to take some time for yourself.
The world needs helpers, just like you. But when life is stressful and overwhelming, where do you turn? You nurture others. You put your heart into your relationships and your work, but sometimes it starts to feel like it's too much. Like you're exhausted and unable to take some time for yourself.
Every journey.. your first thought to call a therapist when you need to talk to someone, begins with a single step. When anxiety, depression, stress, personal, family, work relationship problems lead you to reach out, I will listen and help you find the best way through. Experienced licensed psychotherapist, 40+ years in general psychotherapy practice, I provide a safe place to talk, explore, resolve, heal what is challenging or troubling. I bring compassion, perceptiveness combined with patience, curiosity and many years of knowledge and skill to our collaboration to help you find effective solutions and make better life choices.
Every journey.. your first thought to call a therapist when you need to talk to someone, begins with a single step. When anxiety, depression, stress, personal, family, work relationship problems lead you to reach out, I will listen and help you find the best way through. Experienced licensed psychotherapist, 40+ years in general psychotherapy practice, I provide a safe place to talk, explore, resolve, heal what is challenging or troubling. I bring compassion, perceptiveness combined with patience, curiosity and many years of knowledge and skill to our collaboration to help you find effective solutions and make better life choices.
Initiating therapy can understandably feel overwhelming, that’s why I strive to provide a supportive, non-judgmental, and confidential space for clients to explore difficult parts of their lives. At some point many people find that their familiar patterns and habits of relating to others, coping with stress, and being in the world no longer serve them. Clients who see me often feel anxiety, distress in relationships, dissatisfaction at work or school, overwhelm with life transition, and have a wish for more connection and intimacy.
Initiating therapy can understandably feel overwhelming, that’s why I strive to provide a supportive, non-judgmental, and confidential space for clients to explore difficult parts of their lives. At some point many people find that their familiar patterns and habits of relating to others, coping with stress, and being in the world no longer serve them. Clients who see me often feel anxiety, distress in relationships, dissatisfaction at work or school, overwhelm with life transition, and have a wish for more connection and intimacy.
My work is grounded in Embodied Depth Psychotherapy, a relational and mindfulness-based approach. I work with individuals and couples who may feel anxious, emotionally stuck, disconnected in relationships, burned out by high-pressure environments, or uncertain about who they are becoming. Many appear successful and capable outwardly while privately struggling with self-doubt, loneliness, relationship patterns, or a persistent sense that something important in their life needs attention.
My work is grounded in Embodied Depth Psychotherapy, a relational and mindfulness-based approach. I work with individuals and couples who may feel anxious, emotionally stuck, disconnected in relationships, burned out by high-pressure environments, or uncertain about who they are becoming. Many appear successful and capable outwardly while privately struggling with self-doubt, loneliness, relationship patterns, or a persistent sense that something important in their life needs attention.
Having been in the field for over 30 years, I consider myself to be a seasoned generalist. I enjoy working with people presenting with a broad range of psychological concerns. Some of my areas of interest and specialty include Sexuality and Gender, Identity Development, Mindfulness, and Spirituality. My work is inclusive and queer-affirming. I enjoy working with relationship dynamics of all types, and my approach is interpersonal and depth oriented.
Having been in the field for over 30 years, I consider myself to be a seasoned generalist. I enjoy working with people presenting with a broad range of psychological concerns. Some of my areas of interest and specialty include Sexuality and Gender, Identity Development, Mindfulness, and Spirituality. My work is inclusive and queer-affirming. I enjoy working with relationship dynamics of all types, and my approach is interpersonal and depth oriented.
Therapy is a supportive, nonjudgmental space to process complex and challenging aspects of life. Increasing our awareness is the first step in forging new paths forward, and relinquishing strategies that no longer serve us.
We all deserve to suffer less and therapy can help by offering a safe, supportive relationship to explore conscious and unconscious motivations and strategies; things that have helped us be successful in the past but are no longer serving us - and might even be the source of our current suffering.
Therapy is a supportive, nonjudgmental space to process complex and challenging aspects of life. Increasing our awareness is the first step in forging new paths forward, and relinquishing strategies that no longer serve us.
We all deserve to suffer less and therapy can help by offering a safe, supportive relationship to explore conscious and unconscious motivations and strategies; things that have helped us be successful in the past but are no longer serving us - and might even be the source of our current suffering.
Do you find yourself stuck, frustrated and ready to examine the deeper motivations of your current conflicts and overall behavior? You've perhaps long sensed that the problems that keep repeating in life suggest getting to the bottom of things. This is an opportunity for self-exploration in psychoanalysis which focuses on the unconscious. Uncovering deep sources of conflicts and problems you weren’t even aware of transforms damaging attachments and reopens possibilities where you may seem desperately trapped.
Do you find yourself stuck, frustrated and ready to examine the deeper motivations of your current conflicts and overall behavior? You've perhaps long sensed that the problems that keep repeating in life suggest getting to the bottom of things. This is an opportunity for self-exploration in psychoanalysis which focuses on the unconscious. Uncovering deep sources of conflicts and problems you weren’t even aware of transforms damaging attachments and reopens possibilities where you may seem desperately trapped.
Many of my clients are seeking more clarity, vitality, and connection in their lives. Some start therapy to develop more self-confidence and self-acceptance, or to address challenges coming up at work or at school. I have a special interest in working with neurodivergent people (including ADHD, autism, learning differences, sensory sensitivities, etc.). I offer a space of curiosity and affirmation to support all clients in a process of growth, learning, and healing. We may explore questions about your inner world and relational patterns as well as the cultural and sociopolitical context in which you are finding your way.
Many of my clients are seeking more clarity, vitality, and connection in their lives. Some start therapy to develop more self-confidence and self-acceptance, or to address challenges coming up at work or at school. I have a special interest in working with neurodivergent people (including ADHD, autism, learning differences, sensory sensitivities, etc.). I offer a space of curiosity and affirmation to support all clients in a process of growth, learning, and healing. We may explore questions about your inner world and relational patterns as well as the cultural and sociopolitical context in which you are finding your way.
While natural and unavoidable, grief comes in many forms at times deeply painful and isolating. The loss of a loved one, or something once cherished, can leave us feeling adrift and confused, uncertain about the future, and besieged with complex emotions ranging from great sorrow, helplessness, and anger, to guilt, relief, and apathy.
While natural and unavoidable, grief comes in many forms at times deeply painful and isolating. The loss of a loved one, or something once cherished, can leave us feeling adrift and confused, uncertain about the future, and besieged with complex emotions ranging from great sorrow, helplessness, and anger, to guilt, relief, and apathy.
