Therapists in Berkeley, CA
I believe people are inherently oriented to heal and grow. Sometimes on the healing journey we need support to navigate difficult transitions, especially if old traumas are clouding our current vision. My role as a psychologist is to accompany you on your personal path. I welcome people with all types of concerns. I am especially experienced in treating people struggling with trauma, eating and body image issues, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, life transitions, relationship and parenting issues.
I believe people are inherently oriented to heal and grow. Sometimes on the healing journey we need support to navigate difficult transitions, especially if old traumas are clouding our current vision. My role as a psychologist is to accompany you on your personal path. I welcome people with all types of concerns. I am especially experienced in treating people struggling with trauma, eating and body image issues, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, life transitions, relationship and parenting issues.
You’re a thoughtful friend, partner, or parent who’s tired of the same arguments, distance, or anxiety. You want fewer blowups, better communication, and a plan you can follow at home. I help individuals and couples untangle unhelpful patterns, reduce stress and depression, and rebuild trust. Drawing on 25+ years of practice, we’ll clarify goals, learn concrete skills, and create time-limited action steps. Whether it’s couples therapy, relationship counseling, or support through a life transition, we’ll move from confusion to clarity with steady, practical guidance.
You’re a thoughtful friend, partner, or parent who’s tired of the same arguments, distance, or anxiety. You want fewer blowups, better communication, and a plan you can follow at home. I help individuals and couples untangle unhelpful patterns, reduce stress and depression, and rebuild trust. Drawing on 25+ years of practice, we’ll clarify goals, learn concrete skills, and create time-limited action steps. Whether it’s couples therapy, relationship counseling, or support through a life transition, we’ll move from confusion to clarity with steady, practical guidance.
My focus is on assisting those clients with issues they need greater support on – grief, chronic illness, chronic pain, and Highly Sensitive Persons (HSP). The misunderstood nature of health issues such as fibromyalgia, lupus, and headaches can lead to disruption in clients' lives and relationships, and grieving the healthy self is not unusual. HSPs experience the world with a heightened perspective, often finding interactions and sensory stimulation difficult as well as health challenges. Navigating such a world often requires more support and validation, which psychotherapy can provide.
My focus is on assisting those clients with issues they need greater support on – grief, chronic illness, chronic pain, and Highly Sensitive Persons (HSP). The misunderstood nature of health issues such as fibromyalgia, lupus, and headaches can lead to disruption in clients' lives and relationships, and grieving the healthy self is not unusual. HSPs experience the world with a heightened perspective, often finding interactions and sensory stimulation difficult as well as health challenges. Navigating such a world often requires more support and validation, which psychotherapy can provide.
If you've ever felt lost or stuck in a painful pattern or conflict, or struggle with overwhelming emotions, or have trouble connecting with them, therapy with me is a profound way to discover yourself again and have new experiences. To restore balance and flexibility, and to reawaken your inherent capacity for joy and resilience. I listen with attention, empathy, & curiosity as we encounter and explore your conflicts, pains, and desires. We accomplish your goals by concentrating on what is important to you in a space where you will be listened to and heard, and where we will share an honest & accurate reflection of your experience.
If you've ever felt lost or stuck in a painful pattern or conflict, or struggle with overwhelming emotions, or have trouble connecting with them, therapy with me is a profound way to discover yourself again and have new experiences. To restore balance and flexibility, and to reawaken your inherent capacity for joy and resilience. I listen with attention, empathy, & curiosity as we encounter and explore your conflicts, pains, and desires. We accomplish your goals by concentrating on what is important to you in a space where you will be listened to and heard, and where we will share an honest & accurate reflection of your experience.
Frustrated? Feel you are getting nowhere in your efforts to fix some emotional snag? Feel you are caught in a loop that has left you depressed or anxious? Maybe both? I help individuals and couples work through their rough patches. By using proven methods based on research I have helped resolve many issues without lengthy treatment. Being empathically present with clients to ensure their safety and comfort is a core value for me. All lifestyles and cultural backgrounds are welcomed in my practice. In addition to California clients, I am also licensed for televideo sessions in New Mexico.
Frustrated? Feel you are getting nowhere in your efforts to fix some emotional snag? Feel you are caught in a loop that has left you depressed or anxious? Maybe both? I help individuals and couples work through their rough patches. By using proven methods based on research I have helped resolve many issues without lengthy treatment. Being empathically present with clients to ensure their safety and comfort is a core value for me. All lifestyles and cultural backgrounds are welcomed in my practice. In addition to California clients, I am also licensed for televideo sessions in New Mexico.
Are you too stressed to even be in touch with yourself? Too worried and tense, having a hard time to relax? Are you avoiding people and their expectations (and judgments) because you're tired and feel you don't have much to give at the moment? Stress feels like having a super sensitive burglar alarm ringing loudly throughout the mind and body. It confuses our thoughts. We are unable to see facts or future clearly. Our creativity is blocked or showing up as destructive energy. The body is in fight (frustration and anger) or flight (anxiety and overload) or worse - feeling frozen (numb and depressed).
Are you too stressed to even be in touch with yourself? Too worried and tense, having a hard time to relax? Are you avoiding people and their expectations (and judgments) because you're tired and feel you don't have much to give at the moment? Stress feels like having a super sensitive burglar alarm ringing loudly throughout the mind and body. It confuses our thoughts. We are unable to see facts or future clearly. Our creativity is blocked or showing up as destructive energy. The body is in fight (frustration and anger) or flight (anxiety and overload) or worse - feeling frozen (numb and depressed).
Do you ever wonder, “Maybe I picked the wrong partner?” Or worry that arguments are a red flag? Perhaps your relationship feels like too much work, and you imagine others have it easy. These are just stories we tell ourselves. Truth is, all struggles—entrenched conflict, areas of incompatibility, life transitions, limping along in your sex life—can bring you closer. The only essential ingredient is an openness to change. That’s where I come in, to coach you in building new ways of relating to each other, starting in the first session. As a certified Imago Relationship Therapist, I specialize in relationship issues.
Do you ever wonder, “Maybe I picked the wrong partner?” Or worry that arguments are a red flag? Perhaps your relationship feels like too much work, and you imagine others have it easy. These are just stories we tell ourselves. Truth is, all struggles—entrenched conflict, areas of incompatibility, life transitions, limping along in your sex life—can bring you closer. The only essential ingredient is an openness to change. That’s where I come in, to coach you in building new ways of relating to each other, starting in the first session. As a certified Imago Relationship Therapist, I specialize in relationship issues.
When we find ourselves struggling with the kind of distress that our usual strategies and supports can't relieve, good therapy is a lifeline. Like massage for physical injuries, psychotherapy effectively relieves chronic emotional pain, clears out unwanted emotional scar tissue, and creates flexibility, strength and new possibilities for positive motion in our lives. Whether you are worried about your own mental health, or the distress of someone you love, or are simply curious about how therapy might help, call/email me to schedule an initial conversation to talk about what kind of treatment is best for you.
When we find ourselves struggling with the kind of distress that our usual strategies and supports can't relieve, good therapy is a lifeline. Like massage for physical injuries, psychotherapy effectively relieves chronic emotional pain, clears out unwanted emotional scar tissue, and creates flexibility, strength and new possibilities for positive motion in our lives. Whether you are worried about your own mental health, or the distress of someone you love, or are simply curious about how therapy might help, call/email me to schedule an initial conversation to talk about what kind of treatment is best for you.
Have you experienced past or recent losses that have left you bereft, regretful, or guilt-ridden? Does your grief feel "complicated" or unresolved?
Are you struggling with food and weight issues such as compulsive eating, obesity, or bulimia?
Are you dependent on alcohol or marijuana to "take the edge off" ?
Do you have family or relationship problems that leave you feeling "stuck" and frustrated? Do you long for deeper intimacy in your relationships but don't know how to get there?
Are you dealing with fraught issues with aging parents? Do you long for resolution while there's time?
Have you experienced past or recent losses that have left you bereft, regretful, or guilt-ridden? Does your grief feel "complicated" or unresolved?
Are you struggling with food and weight issues such as compulsive eating, obesity, or bulimia?
Are you dependent on alcohol or marijuana to "take the edge off" ?
Do you have family or relationship problems that leave you feeling "stuck" and frustrated? Do you long for deeper intimacy in your relationships but don't know how to get there?
Are you dealing with fraught issues with aging parents? Do you long for resolution while there's time?
The world needs helpers, just like you. But when your life gets 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 your life gets 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.
Marisa T. Mazza, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist. She enjoys helping people learn new ways of interacting with thoughts and feelings so they can live meaningful lives. Her approach allows individuals to face their fears in a gradual and gentle way.
Marisa T. Mazza, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist. She enjoys helping people learn new ways of interacting with thoughts and feelings so they can live meaningful lives. Her approach allows individuals to face their fears in a gradual and gentle way.
Hello, I have dedicated my career to reducing stigma around behavioral health needs, and helping people access high quality services. I believe that behavioral health, personal and professional happiness are the key to whole health. I strive to help my clients navigate significant personal and professional changes and challenges, and find pathways to achieve their goals.
Hello, I have dedicated my career to reducing stigma around behavioral health needs, and helping people access high quality services. I believe that behavioral health, personal and professional happiness are the key to whole health. I strive to help my clients navigate significant personal and professional changes and challenges, and find pathways to achieve their goals.
Difficult times in relationships can often be gifts in that they open the door to a deeper exploration of ourselves and those closest to us. Seen in this light, therapy can be a step towards mutual evolution, rather than just a problem-solving endeavor.
I work well with couples and families,helping to create a safe , trusting atmosphere where people can get more in touch with their feelings and express them to others close to them.I also work with individuals who have relationship issues.
Difficult times in relationships can often be gifts in that they open the door to a deeper exploration of ourselves and those closest to us. Seen in this light, therapy can be a step towards mutual evolution, rather than just a problem-solving endeavor.
I work well with couples and families,helping to create a safe , trusting atmosphere where people can get more in touch with their feelings and express them to others close to them.I also work with individuals who have relationship issues.
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.
Audre Mowry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Berkeley, CA 94705
Waitlist for new clients
Finding a therapist can be a hard and vulnerable process, and I feel honored that you are considering me. I believe that psychotherapy is a collaborative relationship which starts with the connection we build together. My approach to therapy prioritizes sex positivity and gender inclusive practices. I love to work with clients that identify in the queer, kinky/BDSM and poly/non-monogmomous communities! It is through my own experience with therapy throughout my life that I have grown to understand the importance of having a space that is yours to process, vent , grow, grieve, and “just be”.
Finding a therapist can be a hard and vulnerable process, and I feel honored that you are considering me. I believe that psychotherapy is a collaborative relationship which starts with the connection we build together. My approach to therapy prioritizes sex positivity and gender inclusive practices. I love to work with clients that identify in the queer, kinky/BDSM and poly/non-monogmomous communities! It is through my own experience with therapy throughout my life that I have grown to understand the importance of having a space that is yours to process, vent , grow, grieve, and “just be”.
My work is genuine, nonjudgmental, gender-affirming, and intersectional. I work from a perspective that integrates social and cultural context (society, family, and relationships) with your values, strengths, and desires. Together we’ll use humor, creativity, and levity to provide fertile ground for more difficult experiences like relationships, grief, depression, and anxiety. I use various approaches based on the issues and needs you/your partnership bring into session; providing individual and relationship therapy that is personalized, holistic, and trauma-informed.
My work is genuine, nonjudgmental, gender-affirming, and intersectional. I work from a perspective that integrates social and cultural context (society, family, and relationships) with your values, strengths, and desires. Together we’ll use humor, creativity, and levity to provide fertile ground for more difficult experiences like relationships, grief, depression, and anxiety. I use various approaches based on the issues and needs you/your partnership bring into session; providing individual and relationship therapy that is personalized, holistic, and trauma-informed.
Hello, my name is Ivy Smyth and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California. My goal is to help clients of all ages uncover a sense of purpose and meaning in their lives while equipping them with practical skills to address anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and compulsions. I also have significant experience working with children and their families to address a variety of behavioral and relational challenges. I best serve adolescents and young adults working to identify what they want out of life who may be feeling lost or overwhelmed at the prospect of the future.
Hello, my name is Ivy Smyth and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California. My goal is to help clients of all ages uncover a sense of purpose and meaning in their lives while equipping them with practical skills to address anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and compulsions. I also have significant experience working with children and their families to address a variety of behavioral and relational challenges. I best serve adolescents and young adults working to identify what they want out of life who may be feeling lost or overwhelmed at the prospect of the future.
A satisfactory relationship to one's self is the most significant element in finding a way through life's challenges. Sometimes this pathway feels chaotic, confused, conflicted, or just not strong enough. Sometimes life experiences overwhelm our capacities to contain and reflect on their meaning for us in a way that keeps us from our potential as persons, as partners, or as an employee/job holder. Therapy offers an opportunity to listen to yourself in an uniquely individual, finely-tuned, non-judgmental way. Fears, sadnesses, and blocked places may all find they have something important to reveal to us when explored in a therapeutic relationship.
A satisfactory relationship to one's self is the most significant element in finding a way through life's challenges. Sometimes this pathway feels chaotic, confused, conflicted, or just not strong enough. Sometimes life experiences overwhelm our capacities to contain and reflect on their meaning for us in a way that keeps us from our potential as persons, as partners, or as an employee/job holder. Therapy offers an opportunity to listen to yourself in an uniquely individual, finely-tuned, non-judgmental way. Fears, sadnesses, and blocked places may all find they have something important to reveal to us when explored in a therapeutic relationship.
I enjoy working with clients from every walk of life who are confronting some of life's biggest challenges: relationship conflicts, the stresses associated with immigration, career changes, alcohol and substance abuse, chronic pain, disability, the loss of a loved one.
I enjoy working with clients from every walk of life who are confronting some of life's biggest challenges: relationship conflicts, the stresses associated with immigration, career changes, alcohol and substance abuse, chronic pain, disability, the loss of a loved one.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship challenges or life changes. I see both individuals and couples. My approach is supportive, collaborative, and highly tailored to meet the needs of each individual. My goal is to help you move toward a deeper understanding of yourself and feel comfortable in your day to day life, even when confronting challenges.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship challenges or life changes. I see both individuals and couples. My approach is supportive, collaborative, and highly tailored to meet the needs of each individual. My goal is to help you move toward a deeper understanding of yourself and feel comfortable in your day to day life, even when confronting challenges.
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Number of Therapists in Berkeley, CA
2,000+
Average cost per session
$199
Therapists in Berkeley, CA who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 85% | Depression |
| 83% | Relationship Issues |
| 74% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 73% | Self Esteem |
| 71% | Grief |
| 63% | Stress |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 75% | Aetna |
| 54% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 47% | Anthem |
How Therapists in Berkeley, CA see their clients
| 64% | In Person and Online | |
| 36% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 75% | Female | |
| 22% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |