Anxiety Therapists in Castro Valley, CA
I work with couples and adult individuals with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and life transition issues.
Therapy is about change. What I enjoy most about my work is witnessing people make real changes in their lives and relationships. Many people have habitual ways of thinking, acting and interacting that do not lead to the outcomes they hope for in life. I see my role as therapist as one of helping people become more aware of the choices they make that do or don't work for them. Through better self understanding, people are able to change internal or relational habits and achieve greater satisfaction in relationships and in life in general.
I work with couples and adult individuals with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and life transition issues.
Therapy is about change. What I enjoy most about my work is witnessing people make real changes in their lives and relationships. Many people have habitual ways of thinking, acting and interacting that do not lead to the outcomes they hope for in life. I see my role as therapist as one of helping people become more aware of the choices they make that do or don't work for them. Through better self understanding, people are able to change internal or relational habits and achieve greater satisfaction in relationships and in life in general.
Many of my clients are Latinx, BIPOC, and first- and second-generation adults navigating anxiety, perfectionism, life transitions, or academic and professional stress.
I believe we all carry the wisdom and capacity to heal and grow. I offer culturally responsive, collaborative, trauma-informed therapy grounded in a strengths-based approach. I integrate CBT, ACT, DBT, and interpersonal therapy to help you manage stress, navigate identity and family dynamics, and build practical tools for lasting change in your daily life.
Many of my clients are Latinx, BIPOC, and first- and second-generation adults navigating anxiety, perfectionism, life transitions, or academic and professional stress.
I believe we all carry the wisdom and capacity to heal and grow. I offer culturally responsive, collaborative, trauma-informed therapy grounded in a strengths-based approach. I integrate CBT, ACT, DBT, and interpersonal therapy to help you manage stress, navigate identity and family dynamics, and build practical tools for lasting change in your daily life.
Clients often come in feeling stressed, drained, confused, anxious, overwhelmed, or depressed.
Hello and welcome! My name is Lauren and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in the Bay Area. When people ask me what I do for a living, I love describing the privilege I have of being a Psychotherapist! It is with great humility and empathy that I get to walk alongside clients during different seasons of their lives. If I could pick 4 words to describe my style it would be invested, passionate, warm, and empowering. I value meeting clients where they are at, learning about what's important to them, increasing awareness and insight within their situations, and using the client’s strengths to see their desired changes.
Clients often come in feeling stressed, drained, confused, anxious, overwhelmed, or depressed.
Hello and welcome! My name is Lauren and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in the Bay Area. When people ask me what I do for a living, I love describing the privilege I have of being a Psychotherapist! It is with great humility and empathy that I get to walk alongside clients during different seasons of their lives. If I could pick 4 words to describe my style it would be invested, passionate, warm, and empowering. I value meeting clients where they are at, learning about what's important to them, increasing awareness and insight within their situations, and using the client’s strengths to see their desired changes.
Maybe anxiety has begun to creep in — making social situations, work, or school feel overwhelming.
At Oakside Family Counseling, we provide a harmonious, calming space where healing unfolds. Our warm, welcoming environment fosters safety, growth, connection, and resilience. We guide children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families through life’s challenges with compassion, creating a foundation for meaningful change.
Maybe anxiety has begun to creep in — making social situations, work, or school feel overwhelming.
At Oakside Family Counseling, we provide a harmonious, calming space where healing unfolds. Our warm, welcoming environment fosters safety, growth, connection, and resilience. We guide children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families through life’s challenges with compassion, creating a foundation for meaningful change.
My specialties include all types of addictions, codependency, anxiety/depression, and relationships.
I work with individuals of all genders who are over 18. I tend to be interactive and collaborative; I provide a warm & supportive environment to help my clients achieve positive changes in their lives. I am non-judgmental and open minded. I create an individual treatment plan and approach for each client based on each person's needs and preferences. I am Certified in EMDR which means I have advanced training in this modality (beyond basic training). EMDR is used to re-process traumatic memories, and it can be applied to other things as well. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life. I am an LGBTQ+ ally.
My specialties include all types of addictions, codependency, anxiety/depression, and relationships.
I work with individuals of all genders who are over 18. I tend to be interactive and collaborative; I provide a warm & supportive environment to help my clients achieve positive changes in their lives. I am non-judgmental and open minded. I create an individual treatment plan and approach for each client based on each person's needs and preferences. I am Certified in EMDR which means I have advanced training in this modality (beyond basic training). EMDR is used to re-process traumatic memories, and it can be applied to other things as well. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life. I am an LGBTQ+ ally.
Alexandra V Barcelo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you're facing trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, school-related stress, or relationship difficulties, I draw from a wide range of evidence-based practices, including CBT, SFT, and Mindfulness, to tailor treatment to your unique needs.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward? You're not alone—and you don’t have to do it alone.
I’m Alexandra Barcelo, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience helping children, youth, young adults, and women navigate life’s challenges. I am bilingual in English and Spanish, and I offer a warm, empathetic, and culturally competent space where healing can begin.
I believe real change starts with connection and trust. My approach is collaborative and compassionate—but I’ll also gently challenge you when needed, because growth often lives just outside our comfort zones.
Whether you're facing trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, school-related stress, or relationship difficulties, I draw from a wide range of evidence-based practices, including CBT, SFT, and Mindfulness, to tailor treatment to your unique needs.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward? You're not alone—and you don’t have to do it alone.
I’m Alexandra Barcelo, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience helping children, youth, young adults, and women navigate life’s challenges. I am bilingual in English and Spanish, and I offer a warm, empathetic, and culturally competent space where healing can begin.
I believe real change starts with connection and trust. My approach is collaborative and compassionate—but I’ll also gently challenge you when needed, because growth often lives just outside our comfort zones.
Living a life with ever-present anxiety, or challenges with grief and loss, and/or depression might leave you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward.
In order for the therapy to be effective, I believe that I need to meet you where you're emotionally at and be beside you along the journey. Whether it's through discussion, education, music, video games, or other creative mediums, we can explore these issues that are undermining your quality of life in a way that's effective for you.
Living a life with ever-present anxiety, or challenges with grief and loss, and/or depression might leave you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward.
In order for the therapy to be effective, I believe that I need to meet you where you're emotionally at and be beside you along the journey. Whether it's through discussion, education, music, video games, or other creative mediums, we can explore these issues that are undermining your quality of life in a way that's effective for you.
The focus is you. People who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and loss sometimes forget that they matter. Other things become more important. When we work together, the most important person is you. We work on getting you better emotionally, physically and spiritually. Then you can heal and have a more balanced life. My clients tell me they appreciate how we get them unstuck in difficult times. They find hope and get energized about their life. I work well with cultural, biracial, multiracial and faith based situations. I have helped many individuals, couples, families and children achieve their goals.
The focus is you. People who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and loss sometimes forget that they matter. Other things become more important. When we work together, the most important person is you. We work on getting you better emotionally, physically and spiritually. Then you can heal and have a more balanced life. My clients tell me they appreciate how we get them unstuck in difficult times. They find hope and get energized about their life. I work well with cultural, biracial, multiracial and faith based situations. I have helped many individuals, couples, families and children achieve their goals.
The individuals and families I work with are diverse and are seeking support to address complex challenges, such as relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, or response to a stressful life event.
My aim is to build a trustworthy relationship from which we can jointly address difficult thoughts, complex emotions, or challenging situations presented in life. I have worked with many children, families, and transitional age youth. I also help adults work through childhood trauma and to manage parenting challenges.
The individuals and families I work with are diverse and are seeking support to address complex challenges, such as relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, or response to a stressful life event.
My aim is to build a trustworthy relationship from which we can jointly address difficult thoughts, complex emotions, or challenging situations presented in life. I have worked with many children, families, and transitional age youth. I also help adults work through childhood trauma and to manage parenting challenges.
I have worked with people with a variety of struggles from depression and anxiety, to trauma and adhd, to addiction and other personality disorders.
In my opinion, the client is the boss and I am here to serve in the best way that I can. I want to do whatever I can to help, whether that be actively listening, processing feelings, teaching coping skills and thought stopping techniques, giving advice, giving space, helping with school/job searching, or connecting with other resources.
I have worked with people with a variety of struggles from depression and anxiety, to trauma and adhd, to addiction and other personality disorders.
In my opinion, the client is the boss and I am here to serve in the best way that I can. I want to do whatever I can to help, whether that be actively listening, processing feelings, teaching coping skills and thought stopping techniques, giving advice, giving space, helping with school/job searching, or connecting with other resources.
In addition to my work with individual adult clients on a broad range of issues such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and adjusting to transitions, I also specialize in parenting issues, management of behavioral problems, family therapy, and children and adolescents facing a variety of mood, developmental or behavioral problems.
I believe therapy is a collaborative and creative endeavor, and provide a safe, supportive environment for you to explore your identity, relationships, history, and desired changes. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you create lasting changes, and am also influenced by Mindfulness, Narrative, Relational, and Systemic approaches to therapy. I am certified in the Triple P Positive Parenting Program and trained in Trauma-Focused CBT. I am also supportive and affirmative of clients of all sexual orientations and gender identifications, and can assist with issues such as coming out, homophobia, and LGBT relationship or parenting issues.
In addition to my work with individual adult clients on a broad range of issues such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and adjusting to transitions, I also specialize in parenting issues, management of behavioral problems, family therapy, and children and adolescents facing a variety of mood, developmental or behavioral problems.
I believe therapy is a collaborative and creative endeavor, and provide a safe, supportive environment for you to explore your identity, relationships, history, and desired changes. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you create lasting changes, and am also influenced by Mindfulness, Narrative, Relational, and Systemic approaches to therapy. I am certified in the Triple P Positive Parenting Program and trained in Trauma-Focused CBT. I am also supportive and affirmative of clients of all sexual orientations and gender identifications, and can assist with issues such as coming out, homophobia, and LGBT relationship or parenting issues.
You're tired of being anxious, depressed, drinking too much and ashamed of yourself.
My primary approach is Emotion-Focused Therapy. This form of therapy is about you dealing with your deep emotions. With work we can transform your core pain. These are the difficult feelings causing your distress. After a session, some clients report that they feel like they had just finished a hard work-out at the gym, feel lighter, or more solid.
You're tired of being anxious, depressed, drinking too much and ashamed of yourself.
My primary approach is Emotion-Focused Therapy. This form of therapy is about you dealing with your deep emotions. With work we can transform your core pain. These are the difficult feelings causing your distress. After a session, some clients report that they feel like they had just finished a hard work-out at the gym, feel lighter, or more solid.
You are beautiful and deserve to be celebrated! As a Black Woman, Teen, Girl, and/or Queer person in a world that tries to stamp or silence you, you have survived some difficult things. Maybe someone significantly hurt you in childhood, or you experienced trauma as an adult. Maybe you lost someone and the grief feels unbearable. You have been trying to move on, but this "thing" just won't let you. Fortunately, there is help. You can recover and live a fulfilling life. You can feel more like yourself again and create the life that you want and deserve. A life of wholeness, joy, and freedom IS possible for you.
You are beautiful and deserve to be celebrated! As a Black Woman, Teen, Girl, and/or Queer person in a world that tries to stamp or silence you, you have survived some difficult things. Maybe someone significantly hurt you in childhood, or you experienced trauma as an adult. Maybe you lost someone and the grief feels unbearable. You have been trying to move on, but this "thing" just won't let you. Fortunately, there is help. You can recover and live a fulfilling life. You can feel more like yourself again and create the life that you want and deserve. A life of wholeness, joy, and freedom IS possible for you.
I am committed to collaboratively working with you in a safe environment to provide support in your endeavor toward a solution to your unique and special needs. I provide therapy to families and couples, as well as individual teens and adults. I assist clients in dealing with stress of illness, cultural and life transitions, personal growth and development, and relationships.
I am committed to collaboratively working with you in a safe environment to provide support in your endeavor toward a solution to your unique and special needs. I provide therapy to families and couples, as well as individual teens and adults. I assist clients in dealing with stress of illness, cultural and life transitions, personal growth and development, and relationships.
I work with those struggling with anxiety, or those who are having difficulty with some adjustment.
I’ve been told my style is warm, engaging and that I’m able to be confided in with ease. We work on your treatment goals together and they are reviewed quarterly. Becoming a therapist was a second career for me. I worked 40 hours a week and went to school at night. I couldn’t wait to have the pleasure of meeting my future clients.
I work with those struggling with anxiety, or those who are having difficulty with some adjustment.
I’ve been told my style is warm, engaging and that I’m able to be confided in with ease. We work on your treatment goals together and they are reviewed quarterly. Becoming a therapist was a second career for me. I worked 40 hours a week and went to school at night. I couldn’t wait to have the pleasure of meeting my future clients.
Hi! I'm Lisa and I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Northern California. I have a BA in Psychology and a MA in Counseling Psychology both from Humboldt State University. I have been working the field of mental health for over 30 years and have been licensed since 2007.
Hi! I'm Lisa and I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Northern California. I have a BA in Psychology and a MA in Counseling Psychology both from Humboldt State University. I have been working the field of mental health for over 30 years and have been licensed since 2007.
This can feel stressful, helpless, and anxiety provoking.
Hello there, I'm Susie. I'm a bilingual therapist who speaks English and Spanish. I have specialized training in Art Therapy and EMDR. In my work with individuals and groups, I am compassionate, collaborative, culturally sensitive and creative.
This can feel stressful, helpless, and anxiety provoking.
Hello there, I'm Susie. I'm a bilingual therapist who speaks English and Spanish. I have specialized training in Art Therapy and EMDR. In my work with individuals and groups, I am compassionate, collaborative, culturally sensitive and creative.
Hello, I'm Rebecca Dooley. I know that deciding to seek help can be a daunting step and I commend you for seeking therapy services as a courageous step towards healing and growth. Therapy with me is a collaborative process, tailored to meet your unique needs and goals. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families navigate life's complexities with resiliency, peace, and growth. As an attachment-oriented, Gottman-certified therapist, I am particularly enthusiastic about helping couples and individuals attain connection and intimacy within their romantic relationship.
Hello, I'm Rebecca Dooley. I know that deciding to seek help can be a daunting step and I commend you for seeking therapy services as a courageous step towards healing and growth. Therapy with me is a collaborative process, tailored to meet your unique needs and goals. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families navigate life's complexities with resiliency, peace, and growth. As an attachment-oriented, Gottman-certified therapist, I am particularly enthusiastic about helping couples and individuals attain connection and intimacy within their romantic relationship.
Crisis, trauma, anxiety, self esteem, grief
I offer behavior modification modalities, building self esteem, developing coping and socialization skills. I also offer Equine Therapy in San Ramon, CA. See website for information.
Crisis, trauma, anxiety, self esteem, grief
I offer behavior modification modalities, building self esteem, developing coping and socialization skills. I also offer Equine Therapy in San Ramon, CA. See website for information.
My focus includes professional counseling for marriages, relationships, single and co-parenting issues, trauma recovery, family conflict, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, codependency, addiction/recovery, and co-occurring disorders.
There are times in our life when difficulties lead to thoughts and feelings within us that we are uncomfortable with. Ignoring those feelings doesn’t make them go away and often leave us frustrated and feeling stuck. Seeking counseling is a helpful way to find relief and healing when struggling with mental and emotional suffering, relationship conflicts, daily stress, and unhealthy behavior patterns.
My background includes supporting clients in schools, homes, clinics, and correctional facilities. My practice also includes providing therapy to students, law enforcement, teachers, first responders, and medical personnel.
My focus includes professional counseling for marriages, relationships, single and co-parenting issues, trauma recovery, family conflict, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, codependency, addiction/recovery, and co-occurring disorders.
There are times in our life when difficulties lead to thoughts and feelings within us that we are uncomfortable with. Ignoring those feelings doesn’t make them go away and often leave us frustrated and feeling stuck. Seeking counseling is a helpful way to find relief and healing when struggling with mental and emotional suffering, relationship conflicts, daily stress, and unhealthy behavior patterns.
My background includes supporting clients in schools, homes, clinics, and correctional facilities. My practice also includes providing therapy to students, law enforcement, teachers, first responders, and medical personnel.
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When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.