Psychosis Therapists in Berkeley, CA
In my practice I am focused on helping you find meaning and resolution for your adverse or challenging life experiences. My goal is for you to feel better connected to the Big Picture of our common reality: humanity as one people, one community, spinning together on this planet we call Earth, in which all of our actions affect both ourselves and each other.
In my practice I am focused on helping you find meaning and resolution for your adverse or challenging life experiences. My goal is for you to feel better connected to the Big Picture of our common reality: humanity as one people, one community, spinning together on this planet we call Earth, in which all of our actions affect both ourselves and each other.
I also have expertise in working with loved ones and caregivers of individuals with serious mental illness including schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.
I'm Jason Hsu, an LCSW with a deep commitment to helping individuals navigate life's challenges. Having personally experienced the challenges and transformative power of therapy, I am driven to destigmatize conversations about mental health within Asian-American communities. My dedication to this work remains unwavering, and I look forward to accompanying you on your journey toward greater well-being and fulfillment. My therapeutic style is characterized by warmth, enthusiasm, and, when appropriate, humor. I maintain a client-led approach to goal setting, allowing objectives to shift and evolve as insights develop.
I also have expertise in working with loved ones and caregivers of individuals with serious mental illness including schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.
I'm Jason Hsu, an LCSW with a deep commitment to helping individuals navigate life's challenges. Having personally experienced the challenges and transformative power of therapy, I am driven to destigmatize conversations about mental health within Asian-American communities. My dedication to this work remains unwavering, and I look forward to accompanying you on your journey toward greater well-being and fulfillment. My therapeutic style is characterized by warmth, enthusiasm, and, when appropriate, humor. I maintain a client-led approach to goal setting, allowing objectives to shift and evolve as insights develop.
I work with individuals dealing with anxiety or disconnection, couples caught in cycles of conflict or distance, and individuals recovering from or living with the aftermath of psychosis or destabilizing altered states who are seeking steady, respectful support.
I provide trauma-informed, relational therapy for couples and adults. I help couples break painful cycles, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connection. I also support individuals healing attachment and developmental trauma, and offer careful, stabilizing therapy for those recovering from or living with psychosis or altered states.
I work with individuals dealing with anxiety or disconnection, couples caught in cycles of conflict or distance, and individuals recovering from or living with the aftermath of psychosis or destabilizing altered states who are seeking steady, respectful support.
I provide trauma-informed, relational therapy for couples and adults. I help couples break painful cycles, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connection. I also support individuals healing attachment and developmental trauma, and offer careful, stabilizing therapy for those recovering from or living with psychosis or altered states.
Do you sometimes feel like you just need to get over that next hill, but then there is always another hill? Life is a winding trail, with each turn bringing new challenges. Inner conflicts create uncertainty. Yet you are not alone. Together, we'll navigate the twists of relationships and decisions, forging a path to your self-discovery and empowerment.
Do you sometimes feel like you just need to get over that next hill, but then there is always another hill? Life is a winding trail, with each turn bringing new challenges. Inner conflicts create uncertainty. Yet you are not alone. Together, we'll navigate the twists of relationships and decisions, forging a path to your self-discovery and empowerment.
You have been experiencing emotionally out-of-balance, blocked, stuck, or "off," or when you look at your future, you can't really see a way forward that interests you. You may relate to the idea of "being in limbo." Or else, you have experienced a loss so great it has seized your mental and emotional life and you feel there is no "space" to continue to carry out your daily responsibilities. Or else you are aware of an addictive or compulsive process, and to surmount this issue feels nearly impossible, so much that you don't even want to admit it is there.
You have been experiencing emotionally out-of-balance, blocked, stuck, or "off," or when you look at your future, you can't really see a way forward that interests you. You may relate to the idea of "being in limbo." Or else, you have experienced a loss so great it has seized your mental and emotional life and you feel there is no "space" to continue to carry out your daily responsibilities. Or else you are aware of an addictive or compulsive process, and to surmount this issue feels nearly impossible, so much that you don't even want to admit it is there.
People often begin therapy because they are in emotional pain or a crisis and need relief from their suffering. While difficult it is often the catalyst that opens the door to creative life force and new possibilities in living in the world. Psychotherapy is a deeply personal, individualized, alchemical process. I serve clients in the areas of trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship issues, anxiety, addictions and self-development. I assist clients in not only getting relief from their suffering but also enhancing their personal and spiritual lives and having healthier relationships with themselves and others.
People often begin therapy because they are in emotional pain or a crisis and need relief from their suffering. While difficult it is often the catalyst that opens the door to creative life force and new possibilities in living in the world. Psychotherapy is a deeply personal, individualized, alchemical process. I serve clients in the areas of trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship issues, anxiety, addictions and self-development. I assist clients in not only getting relief from their suffering but also enhancing their personal and spiritual lives and having healthier relationships with themselves and others.
The intimate relationship that develops in therapy requires being willing to be deeply known. Crisis, uncertainty, unwanted patterns, doubt, self-criticism & anxiety are unsettling. Addressing internal conflict is a private & individual process but that does not mean it must be done alone. Therapy is an opportunity to understand yourself better. It is a place to give attention to the wounds of being “othered” due to a personal issue or identity (race, sexuality, gender, immigration status, ethnicity, class, being donor conceived, disability, etc). Therapy offers an opportunity to confront fears & challenges in being understood.
The intimate relationship that develops in therapy requires being willing to be deeply known. Crisis, uncertainty, unwanted patterns, doubt, self-criticism & anxiety are unsettling. Addressing internal conflict is a private & individual process but that does not mean it must be done alone. Therapy is an opportunity to understand yourself better. It is a place to give attention to the wounds of being “othered” due to a personal issue or identity (race, sexuality, gender, immigration status, ethnicity, class, being donor conceived, disability, etc). Therapy offers an opportunity to confront fears & challenges in being understood.
In the spirit of mutual discovery, my Lacanian psychoanalytic approach is flexible and interactive, cultivating a safe and private space for you to fully speak your singular truth to thereby reorient your life. Through creating an atmosphere of especially empathic and respectful listening, I aim to help you hear your unconscious longings, and what is blocking their expression, so that you can freely speak and explore what you really want, and in the process, access hitherto untapped, unconscious resources for change.
In the spirit of mutual discovery, my Lacanian psychoanalytic approach is flexible and interactive, cultivating a safe and private space for you to fully speak your singular truth to thereby reorient your life. Through creating an atmosphere of especially empathic and respectful listening, I aim to help you hear your unconscious longings, and what is blocking their expression, so that you can freely speak and explore what you really want, and in the process, access hitherto untapped, unconscious resources for change.
I will accompany you through the work of recognizing what your mind is experiencing and learning ways to give your self more care and love so that you can embrace life, growth, and relationships with optimism, hope, care and intentions. My goal is to provide a safe, affirming space that allows you to grow, challenge, and heal so that you can live your life with authenticity, joy, and loving relationships. I am sex positive, body positive, gender affirming, and embracing of all spiritual, sexual orientation, and lifestyle communities and an ally to all who want to exist in a loving and open hearted world.
I will accompany you through the work of recognizing what your mind is experiencing and learning ways to give your self more care and love so that you can embrace life, growth, and relationships with optimism, hope, care and intentions. My goal is to provide a safe, affirming space that allows you to grow, challenge, and heal so that you can live your life with authenticity, joy, and loving relationships. I am sex positive, body positive, gender affirming, and embracing of all spiritual, sexual orientation, and lifestyle communities and an ally to all who want to exist in a loving and open hearted world.
My specialty is in providing psychotherapy for individuals across the lifespan who've struggled with the symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief/loss, psychosis, and ADHD.
Creativity can be foundational to positive and longstanding change. We come into the world with an innate skill to solve the many problems that arise during development. Sometimes these solutions bring up new challenges or get in the way of our relationships and our ability to enjoy life. I work with children, adults, elders, and couples who are struggling to adapt to a stressful world. By developing a trusting relationship where exploration is welcomed and analyzed, we are able to find new ways of functioning, new solutions to our interpersonal conflicts, and improve our ability to flexibly adapt to our changing world.
My specialty is in providing psychotherapy for individuals across the lifespan who've struggled with the symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief/loss, psychosis, and ADHD.
Creativity can be foundational to positive and longstanding change. We come into the world with an innate skill to solve the many problems that arise during development. Sometimes these solutions bring up new challenges or get in the way of our relationships and our ability to enjoy life. I work with children, adults, elders, and couples who are struggling to adapt to a stressful world. By developing a trusting relationship where exploration is welcomed and analyzed, we are able to find new ways of functioning, new solutions to our interpersonal conflicts, and improve our ability to flexibly adapt to our changing world.
As a psychoanalyst and clinical psychologist, I work with a variety of issues ranging from depression, sadness and anxiety to more severe issues such as schizophrenia and personality disorders.
I have extensive training and experience working with adults, adolescents, and couples. As a personal and supervising psychoanalyst, I am available to individuals who wish to do deeper work.
As a psychoanalyst and clinical psychologist, I work with a variety of issues ranging from depression, sadness and anxiety to more severe issues such as schizophrenia and personality disorders.
I have extensive training and experience working with adults, adolescents, and couples. As a personal and supervising psychoanalyst, I am available to individuals who wish to do deeper work.
I offer psychotherapy for individual adults and teens. Starting therapy requires significant courage and vulnerability, so know that I am respectful of the way things have been and careful in helping you navigate your path forward.
I offer psychotherapy for individual adults and teens. Starting therapy requires significant courage and vulnerability, so know that I am respectful of the way things have been and careful in helping you navigate your path forward.
People who need personal engagement and direct feedback about their life dynamics and challenges are a good fit for my style. Whether one is managing a mental health diagnosis, personal growth or dealing with a particular life circumstance.
People who need personal engagement and direct feedback about their life dynamics and challenges are a good fit for my style. Whether one is managing a mental health diagnosis, personal growth or dealing with a particular life circumstance.
I specialize in working with folks suffering from intergenerational trauma, psychosis, and guilt or shame around their cultural identity.
I am passionate about supporting adults who are suffering from despair, shame, guilt or complicated traumas and are ready to break free from unhealthy generational cycles of suffering. Are you ready to dive deep within yourself to uncover the pain, bring light to your darkest parts and harmonize the most destabilizing aspects of yourself?
I specialize in working with folks suffering from intergenerational trauma, psychosis, and guilt or shame around their cultural identity.
I am passionate about supporting adults who are suffering from despair, shame, guilt or complicated traumas and are ready to break free from unhealthy generational cycles of suffering. Are you ready to dive deep within yourself to uncover the pain, bring light to your darkest parts and harmonize the most destabilizing aspects of yourself?
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the San Francisco Bay Area, working with clients via telehealth throughout California. I work with adults of all ages and specialize in anxiety, stress, and life transitions. I provide short-term solution-focused therapy as well as longer-term insight-oriented therapy, depending on a person's goals.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the San Francisco Bay Area, working with clients via telehealth throughout California. I work with adults of all ages and specialize in anxiety, stress, and life transitions. I provide short-term solution-focused therapy as well as longer-term insight-oriented therapy, depending on a person's goals.
Welcome! My practice is particularly suited for individuals looking for an LGBTQ+ knowledgeable and affirming therapist. While these identities may not always be what brings you into therapy, working with someone who can hold them as important lenses that deepen an understanding of the self and how one navigates the world can be an especially fulfilling experience. Additionally, I have a special interest in working with people around all stages of queer family building, from pre-conception to postpartum and beyond. In my couples work, I often support relationships undergoing challenging transitions.
Welcome! My practice is particularly suited for individuals looking for an LGBTQ+ knowledgeable and affirming therapist. While these identities may not always be what brings you into therapy, working with someone who can hold them as important lenses that deepen an understanding of the self and how one navigates the world can be an especially fulfilling experience. Additionally, I have a special interest in working with people around all stages of queer family building, from pre-conception to postpartum and beyond. In my couples work, I often support relationships undergoing challenging transitions.
A recent event or relationship challenge made it clear that something isn’t working. Depression, anxiety, or low self-esteem may feel overwhelming, tensions with people you love keep repeating, or you’ve fallen into patterns that don’t reflect who you want to be. You want a steady, supportive place to explore what’s difficult, understand your emotions, and strengthen the parts of you that are resilient and wise. You’re looking for someone who works with adult and teen clients on anxiety, depression, relationships, and life transitions—and who helps you feel more choice, agency, and authenticity in daily life.
A recent event or relationship challenge made it clear that something isn’t working. Depression, anxiety, or low self-esteem may feel overwhelming, tensions with people you love keep repeating, or you’ve fallen into patterns that don’t reflect who you want to be. You want a steady, supportive place to explore what’s difficult, understand your emotions, and strengthen the parts of you that are resilient and wise. You’re looking for someone who works with adult and teen clients on anxiety, depression, relationships, and life transitions—and who helps you feel more choice, agency, and authenticity in daily life.
Many of the people I work with hold marginalized identities and come from immigrant or cross-cultural families with a history of complex trauma. My style is warm, engaged, thoughtful and practical. I tailor a unique blend of talk therapy, parts work, mindfulness-based and somatic practices to meet you where you are, and use a signature cocktail of humor and honesty to both support and challenge you. I also draw from various depth and wisdom traditions that honor dreams, images, words and sounds, synchronicities, and the body as intelligent and important ways of knowing.
Many of the people I work with hold marginalized identities and come from immigrant or cross-cultural families with a history of complex trauma. My style is warm, engaged, thoughtful and practical. I tailor a unique blend of talk therapy, parts work, mindfulness-based and somatic practices to meet you where you are, and use a signature cocktail of humor and honesty to both support and challenge you. I also draw from various depth and wisdom traditions that honor dreams, images, words and sounds, synchronicities, and the body as intelligent and important ways of knowing.
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.
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.
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What’s the most effective treatment for psychosis?
The most effective treatment for psychosis is coordinated specialty care. In this model, a team of professionals works with a patient to address all aspects of the underlying disorder. This approach incorporates individual or group therapy, employment and education support, family support and education, medication management (which often involves low doses of antipsychotics), and case management to facilitate problem-solving as needed.
When should people seek treatment for psychosis?
People should seek immediate treatment at the earliest indication of psychosis. Symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized or blocked speech, and agitated body movements. Early signs that a person may be developing a disorder that will lead to psychosis include suspiciousness of others, memory problems and distractibility, an inability to think clearly, rapid or nonsensical speech, withdrawal from friends or family, aggression toward others, and sensitivity to bright lights or noises.
What if psychosis is left untreated?
Without treatment, psychosis can have significant repercussions, including injuries, job loss, homelessness, financial or legal trouble, ruptured relationships, and suffering for the person and their family. While early treatment for psychosis often yields the best results, there is no point past which it becomes useless to seek treatment. At any point, treatment can make a difference.
How do I get someone else to seek treatment for psychosis?
It’s extremely difficult to watch a loved one suffer from hallucinations, delusions, and other elements of psychosis—sometimes exacerbated by their fears of treatment. Have a conversation with them in a quiet space and maintain a calm, supportive tone. Share your concerns about behaviors you’ve observed, suggest treatment, and explain the potential benefits. Listen carefully to their responses. The person may not be ready after one conversation, but with time, they may come around.