Therapists in Berkeley, CA
I work with people whose difficult childhoods continue to impact them in their most important relationships. Including the one with themselves. I believe in the power of connection, embodiment, and self-exploration to transform lives. My therapeutic approach is holistic, collaborative, and trauma sensitive. It is an invitation to the parts of you that have been longing to be seen. I’m here to guide you towards self-acceptance, awareness and emotional growth. Whether you're going through a major life change or working on understanding yourself better, having someone on your side makes a difference and I'm here to support you.
I work with people whose difficult childhoods continue to impact them in their most important relationships. Including the one with themselves. I believe in the power of connection, embodiment, and self-exploration to transform lives. My therapeutic approach is holistic, collaborative, and trauma sensitive. It is an invitation to the parts of you that have been longing to be seen. I’m here to guide you towards self-acceptance, awareness and emotional growth. Whether you're going through a major life change or working on understanding yourself better, having someone on your side makes a difference and I'm here to support you.
Music therapy is intended for children, teens and adults who have a strong connection to music, play and art, and who believe that starting with their creativity & strengths can help create therapeutic change. This creative form of therapy uses music in all of its facets. No musical skills are necessary. I work with children and teens who struggle with social-emotional challenges due to trauma, life changes, learning challenges, academic/social pressures that can result in anxiety and depression. For adults, music therapy might provide a richer and more intuitive experience with which to explore and cope with anxiety and depression.
Music therapy is intended for children, teens and adults who have a strong connection to music, play and art, and who believe that starting with their creativity & strengths can help create therapeutic change. This creative form of therapy uses music in all of its facets. No musical skills are necessary. I work with children and teens who struggle with social-emotional challenges due to trauma, life changes, learning challenges, academic/social pressures that can result in anxiety and depression. For adults, music therapy might provide a richer and more intuitive experience with which to explore and cope with anxiety and depression.
Dr. Jennifer Maghsoudi Golden, Psy.D. is a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping adolescents, teens, and adults navigate their emotional journeys. Specializing in supporting individuals with ADHD, family dynamic issues, and communication challenges, she also offers a unique understanding for artists and professionals in the tech industry. Dr. Maghsoudi Golden fosters a safe and respectful space where clients can heal emotional wounds, let go of shame, and cultivate self-esteem. Through her guidance individuals can move toward their goals, embracing more presence, kindness, and freedom in their lives.
Dr. Jennifer Maghsoudi Golden, Psy.D. is a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping adolescents, teens, and adults navigate their emotional journeys. Specializing in supporting individuals with ADHD, family dynamic issues, and communication challenges, she also offers a unique understanding for artists and professionals in the tech industry. Dr. Maghsoudi Golden fosters a safe and respectful space where clients can heal emotional wounds, let go of shame, and cultivate self-esteem. Through her guidance individuals can move toward their goals, embracing more presence, kindness, and freedom in their lives.
The most important journey you may make in your life is the journey of building an honest and compassionate relationship with yourself. From shame, pride, trauma, and introjected "shoulds" there are so many reasons that we often operate from a partial and compassionless understanding of ourselves. These blind spots can cause us anxiety, depression, addictions and a multitude of other symptoms that we mistake to be "who we are". I have faith in the human condition and the ability our heal into our own fullness. Therapy is the place to make this journey.
The most important journey you may make in your life is the journey of building an honest and compassionate relationship with yourself. From shame, pride, trauma, and introjected "shoulds" there are so many reasons that we often operate from a partial and compassionless understanding of ourselves. These blind spots can cause us anxiety, depression, addictions and a multitude of other symptoms that we mistake to be "who we are". I have faith in the human condition and the ability our heal into our own fullness. Therapy is the place to make this journey.
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 folks around all stages of queer family building, from pre-conception to postpartum and beyond. In my couples work, I have a special interest in supporting 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 folks around all stages of queer family building, from pre-conception to postpartum and beyond. In my couples work, I have a special interest in supporting relationships undergoing challenging transitions.
With over 14 years of clinical experience, I help men and women, couples and families (especially adult siblings) address a variety forms of distress, from anxiety and depression, to addiction or just a general sense that something feels off in their lives in order to find more fulfillment and meaning. Whether I am working with an individual, couple or family, I am attuned to multiple forms of communication as a direct means for assessment, diagnosis and treatment for what ails each client, and what blocks them from their own joy and peace. I am interested in working with clients with a curiosity of their inner worlds.
With over 14 years of clinical experience, I help men and women, couples and families (especially adult siblings) address a variety forms of distress, from anxiety and depression, to addiction or just a general sense that something feels off in their lives in order to find more fulfillment and meaning. Whether I am working with an individual, couple or family, I am attuned to multiple forms of communication as a direct means for assessment, diagnosis and treatment for what ails each client, and what blocks them from their own joy and peace. I am interested in working with clients with a curiosity of their inner worlds.
Substance use, compulsive behavior, and patterns in our relationships can leave us feeling stuck and disconnected. Your recovery is a journey that cannot be traveled alone and therapy is a powerful step towards living a life more authentic to you. You may find that you have access to parts of of yourself that have been long ignored or neglected. Life decisions and transitions present themselves. Grief and loss may visit. Old wounds may call for your attention. Relationships begin, end, and evolve. At Candela Recovery and Psychological Services, we know that a life in recovery is one of infinite possibility.
Substance use, compulsive behavior, and patterns in our relationships can leave us feeling stuck and disconnected. Your recovery is a journey that cannot be traveled alone and therapy is a powerful step towards living a life more authentic to you. You may find that you have access to parts of of yourself that have been long ignored or neglected. Life decisions and transitions present themselves. Grief and loss may visit. Old wounds may call for your attention. Relationships begin, end, and evolve. At Candela Recovery and Psychological Services, we know that a life in recovery is one of infinite possibility.
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.
Developing and maintaining a vital and fulfilling long-term relationship is one of the most difficult challenges we face in our lifetimes. I see impasses and breakdowns such as extensive arguing, lack of desire or estrangement as "natural and necessary failures" that point towards deeper individual issues that need to be addressed and worked through. In couples' sessions I help each partner to find a differentiated stance, interrupt dysfunctional patterns and develop healthier ways of relating and dealing with conflicts. In addition to working with couples and individuals, men's issues have been a focus of my interest for three decades.
Developing and maintaining a vital and fulfilling long-term relationship is one of the most difficult challenges we face in our lifetimes. I see impasses and breakdowns such as extensive arguing, lack of desire or estrangement as "natural and necessary failures" that point towards deeper individual issues that need to be addressed and worked through. In couples' sessions I help each partner to find a differentiated stance, interrupt dysfunctional patterns and develop healthier ways of relating and dealing with conflicts. In addition to working with couples and individuals, men's issues have been a focus of my interest for three decades.
Tender Heart Healing Arts provides warm, relationship-first psychotherapy focused on opening and healing the heart. Our framework respects the intelligence of problem-causing habits and behaviors while assisting our clients in transforming and integrating them in ways that promote increased holistic health, resourcing, and interpersonal connection, rather than mere functionality or productivity.
Tender Heart Healing Arts provides warm, relationship-first psychotherapy focused on opening and healing the heart. Our framework respects the intelligence of problem-causing habits and behaviors while assisting our clients in transforming and integrating them in ways that promote increased holistic health, resourcing, and interpersonal connection, rather than mere functionality or productivity.
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.
You met someone; you fell in love…is it time to build a family together? What about all the fights you have been having recently? Now you are a mother/father, juggling childcare, professional development, housework… what about US? What about ME? How to teach our kids when we don’t even agree? Things are not working out; Shall we give it one last try before separating? My partner wants to open up the relationship/marriage. What does it even mean?
You met someone; you fell in love…is it time to build a family together? What about all the fights you have been having recently? Now you are a mother/father, juggling childcare, professional development, housework… what about US? What about ME? How to teach our kids when we don’t even agree? Things are not working out; Shall we give it one last try before separating? My partner wants to open up the relationship/marriage. What does it even mean?
Therapy is a way to be kinder to yourself. It provides a chance to get to know yourself better. My aim is to offer people a sense of understanding themselves in a collaborative way. Together, we make efforts to notice the ways you relate to yourself and others, how you’re feeling and thinking, and the reasons why you manage stress in particular ways. I value an understanding of people’s backgrounds, early experiences, and environments. This can help us clarify the roots of current distressing patterns, as well as your existing strengths.
Therapy is a way to be kinder to yourself. It provides a chance to get to know yourself better. My aim is to offer people a sense of understanding themselves in a collaborative way. Together, we make efforts to notice the ways you relate to yourself and others, how you’re feeling and thinking, and the reasons why you manage stress in particular ways. I value an understanding of people’s backgrounds, early experiences, and environments. This can help us clarify the roots of current distressing patterns, as well as your existing strengths.
You may feel stuck, drained, or overwhelmed. Perhaps you have a sense that life could feel different, better, or somehow more enlivened than it currently does. I strive to create a safe container to help you access the parts of you that are innately whole, connected, and oriented toward the North Star in your night sky. I believe that under the right conditions, with the right tools, and through the right relationships, each of us is capable of the healing, growing, and thriving that we seek. Through empathic attunement and active collaboration, I hope to help you learn to experience, explore, and nurture your most authentic self.
You may feel stuck, drained, or overwhelmed. Perhaps you have a sense that life could feel different, better, or somehow more enlivened than it currently does. I strive to create a safe container to help you access the parts of you that are innately whole, connected, and oriented toward the North Star in your night sky. I believe that under the right conditions, with the right tools, and through the right relationships, each of us is capable of the healing, growing, and thriving that we seek. Through empathic attunement and active collaboration, I hope to help you learn to experience, explore, and nurture your most authentic self.
Do you feel stuck or unfulfilled? Are you going through an overwhelming life transition, or feeling confined by negative thinking patterns and self-destructive behaviors? Perhaps you want to deepen your relationships with others and find greater meaning and purpose in life.
Do you feel stuck or unfulfilled? Are you going through an overwhelming life transition, or feeling confined by negative thinking patterns and self-destructive behaviors? Perhaps you want to deepen your relationships with others and find greater meaning and purpose in life.
I provide individual therapy for adults who are seeking to heal prior family wounds and traumas, improve their current relationships and quality of life, and are seeking support during times of transition - especially to parenthood. My personal belief is that there are three things that cause an immense amount of suffering for most people; 1) our inability to effectively identify, feel, and communicate our emotions, 2) our difficulty with tolerating uncertainty, and 3) our tendency to get stuck in patterns of rigidity. My work tends to be emotion-focused, helping clients to live more freely and flexibly.
I provide individual therapy for adults who are seeking to heal prior family wounds and traumas, improve their current relationships and quality of life, and are seeking support during times of transition - especially to parenthood. My personal belief is that there are three things that cause an immense amount of suffering for most people; 1) our inability to effectively identify, feel, and communicate our emotions, 2) our difficulty with tolerating uncertainty, and 3) our tendency to get stuck in patterns of rigidity. My work tends to be emotion-focused, helping clients to live more freely and flexibly.
I am a seasoned clinician with expertise to accompany you on your inner journey. I am flexible in my approach so that I can respond to the particular needs you bring to therapy. At one point you may need support and practical tools for addressing experiences that are painful or challenging. At another time, you may need room to explore the patterns of thought, feeling or behavior that are puzzling to you, including more unconscious factors that may be exerting their invisible influence on your life. I see people from a variety of backgrounds, including many therapists.
I am a seasoned clinician with expertise to accompany you on your inner journey. I am flexible in my approach so that I can respond to the particular needs you bring to therapy. At one point you may need support and practical tools for addressing experiences that are painful or challenging. At another time, you may need room to explore the patterns of thought, feeling or behavior that are puzzling to you, including more unconscious factors that may be exerting their invisible influence on your life. I see people from a variety of backgrounds, including many therapists.
I am a psychotherapist with over 15 years of clinical experience in a variety of settings. I received my psychotherapy training at the San Francisco State University and graduated in 2012. After working at a private counseling center for 6 years, I opened my private practice in 2018 as a licensed marriage and family therapist. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ adults and Asian adults. My areas of interests include gay/lesbian and gender issues, sexuality, psychotherapy education, and psychotherapeutic technique.
I am a psychotherapist with over 15 years of clinical experience in a variety of settings. I received my psychotherapy training at the San Francisco State University and graduated in 2012. After working at a private counseling center for 6 years, I opened my private practice in 2018 as a licensed marriage and family therapist. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ adults and Asian adults. My areas of interests include gay/lesbian and gender issues, sexuality, psychotherapy education, and psychotherapeutic technique.
Are you looking for therapy to support & cultivate the wisdom of your whole being – mind, heart, body, & spirit? Would you like your challenges to be doorways to personal transformation? You may be coming to therapy feeling overwhelmed by life transitions, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, grief, or loss. You may want to heal old trauma, change negative thought patterns, and break free of self-doubt. Or you may be ready to work towards deeper personal and spiritual growth. I support clients with these and many other issues in a warm, nurturing, non-judgmental way, informed by over 15 years of experience as a therapist.
Are you looking for therapy to support & cultivate the wisdom of your whole being – mind, heart, body, & spirit? Would you like your challenges to be doorways to personal transformation? You may be coming to therapy feeling overwhelmed by life transitions, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, grief, or loss. You may want to heal old trauma, change negative thought patterns, and break free of self-doubt. Or you may be ready to work towards deeper personal and spiritual growth. I support clients with these and many other issues in a warm, nurturing, non-judgmental way, informed by over 15 years of experience as a therapist.
My philosophy as a therapist starts with careful and non-judgmental listening. Everyone has a unique life story — I see my role as learning about your story, understanding the change you want to see, and exploring how we can move you towards it. I offer a range of therapeutic modalities to promote integrated healing to meet each individual's needs including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and somatic-based interventions.
My philosophy as a therapist starts with careful and non-judgmental listening. Everyone has a unique life story — I see my role as learning about your story, understanding the change you want to see, and exploring how we can move you towards it. I offer a range of therapeutic modalities to promote integrated healing to meet each individual's needs including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and somatic-based interventions.
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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 |