Psychoanalytic Therapists in Castro Valley, CA
Dealing with depression, anxiety or stress can be overwhelming — it isn’t easy to do. Every one experiences “ups and downs” in life but some “downs” can be more problematic than others. Let me help you. I offer compassionate and honest help for: repetitive relationship problems, difficult with emotional intimacy or closeness, problems at work or school, periods of marked depression or anxiety, over-consumption of alcohol or drugs, compulsive or addictive use of a computer, phone, tv, shopping, food, exercise, work or obsessive thinking and vulnerability to self injurious or self-sabotaging behaviors.
Dealing with depression, anxiety or stress can be overwhelming — it isn’t easy to do. Every one experiences “ups and downs” in life but some “downs” can be more problematic than others. Let me help you. I offer compassionate and honest help for: repetitive relationship problems, difficult with emotional intimacy or closeness, problems at work or school, periods of marked depression or anxiety, over-consumption of alcohol or drugs, compulsive or addictive use of a computer, phone, tv, shopping, food, exercise, work or obsessive thinking and vulnerability to self injurious or self-sabotaging behaviors.
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.
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.
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.
Bienvenidos/Welcome! I am a bilingual/bicultural Spanish-speaking therapist located in the East Bay area of California. I have been working with children, teens, and adults of color struggling with an array of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship satisfaction, life purpose, trauma, postpartum depression, and spirituality, related to life transitions, family stress, trauma, and grief. Although my work has focused on the unique needs of minorities and underrepresented individuals, being a member of that community is certainly not a requirement for your personal development.
Bienvenidos/Welcome! I am a bilingual/bicultural Spanish-speaking therapist located in the East Bay area of California. I have been working with children, teens, and adults of color struggling with an array of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship satisfaction, life purpose, trauma, postpartum depression, and spirituality, related to life transitions, family stress, trauma, and grief. Although my work has focused on the unique needs of minorities and underrepresented individuals, being a member of that community is certainly not a requirement for your personal development.
As a depth psychologist, my focus is psychodynamic with a strong Psychoanalytic and Jungian influence.
In my practice, I work relationally, which means I focus on increasing insight, healing and hope through deep curiosity, creativity and tending carefully to the unspoken aspects of the self. We each hold the potential towards healing. I can help you tap into that natural potential so that you can endure life's challenges and return to meaning and hope.
As a depth psychologist, my focus is psychodynamic with a strong Psychoanalytic and Jungian influence.
In my practice, I work relationally, which means I focus on increasing insight, healing and hope through deep curiosity, creativity and tending carefully to the unspoken aspects of the self. We each hold the potential towards healing. I can help you tap into that natural potential so that you can endure life's challenges and return to meaning and hope.
Life is full of challenges, but you don't have to face them alone. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience in community mental health, I believe that through therapy and self-reflection, we can work together to find solutions to your most pressing concerns. Whether you are struggling with mood stability, relationship issues, or navigating life transitions. I'm here to support y ou every step of the way.
Life is full of challenges, but you don't have to face them alone. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience in community mental health, I believe that through therapy and self-reflection, we can work together to find solutions to your most pressing concerns. Whether you are struggling with mood stability, relationship issues, or navigating life transitions. I'm here to support y ou every step of the way.
I am an open-minded therapist who isn’t quick to judge and who understands everyone has baggage they must carry and at times that baggage gets hard to carry alone. Let me help you carry your load. My life philosophy & treatment philosophy overlap in that I firmly believe you shouldn’t judge anyone because who are we to judge considering we all have struggles and difficulties we endure. We are all here to serve a purpose. I became a mental health professional to support others through life’s challenging times or when they are stuck.
I am an open-minded therapist who isn’t quick to judge and who understands everyone has baggage they must carry and at times that baggage gets hard to carry alone. Let me help you carry your load. My life philosophy & treatment philosophy overlap in that I firmly believe you shouldn’t judge anyone because who are we to judge considering we all have struggles and difficulties we endure. We are all here to serve a purpose. I became a mental health professional to support others through life’s challenging times or when they are stuck.
I understand how challenging it is to come to therapy and speak of subjects that can bring about fear, anxiety and feelings of being judged. Therapy is the safest of environments to bring up topics that have brought about great pain or arrest in one’s life. My hope for you is that therapy becomes a useful tool to transform your life into how you envision it to be. Life is too short not to be lived out to its fullest potential. By working with you, I hope to collaborate in a transformation process where life goals come to fruition.
I understand how challenging it is to come to therapy and speak of subjects that can bring about fear, anxiety and feelings of being judged. Therapy is the safest of environments to bring up topics that have brought about great pain or arrest in one’s life. My hope for you is that therapy becomes a useful tool to transform your life into how you envision it to be. Life is too short not to be lived out to its fullest potential. By working with you, I hope to collaborate in a transformation process where life goals come to fruition.
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In these uncertain times I am committed to providing warm, compassionate, empathetic therapy. I am extraordinarily trauma informed. I offer in person sessions as well as telehealth, both phone and video. I have deep experiential capacity for working with alcoholics and addicts and those impacted by growing up in these family systems. I work with adults suffering from family of origin abuse, religious trauma, alcoholism and addiction. Additionally deep experience with multi-cultural experiences.
In these uncertain times I am committed to providing warm, compassionate, empathetic therapy. I am extraordinarily trauma informed. I offer in person sessions as well as telehealth, both phone and video. I have deep experiential capacity for working with alcoholics and addicts and those impacted by growing up in these family systems. I work with adults suffering from family of origin abuse, religious trauma, alcoholism and addiction. Additionally deep experience with multi-cultural experiences.
Life is difficult, and the goal is not to live an easy problem-free life, but to learn to face the adversities of life and engage with it. Often when we get overwhelmed we either try to avoid our problems, overthink them, or just simply feel stuck. It can be so frustrating when we have dreams and desires, but feel hijacked by our emotions, have trouble focusing, or find ourselves in repetitive patterns that no longer serve us.
Life is difficult, and the goal is not to live an easy problem-free life, but to learn to face the adversities of life and engage with it. Often when we get overwhelmed we either try to avoid our problems, overthink them, or just simply feel stuck. It can be so frustrating when we have dreams and desires, but feel hijacked by our emotions, have trouble focusing, or find ourselves in repetitive patterns that no longer serve us.
Mental health challenges are due to the aftereffects of traumatic experiences. Trauma can place a strain on your family, work, relationships, and even cause issues with self-worth. I specialize in trauma therapy along with treating personality disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and addiction. All these disorders can look different from person to person, and that is where our therapeutic journey of empowerment and self-exploration begins. I concentrate on creating a safe space of growth and self-discovery through unconditional positive regard, emotional regulation, and guided activities.
Mental health challenges are due to the aftereffects of traumatic experiences. Trauma can place a strain on your family, work, relationships, and even cause issues with self-worth. I specialize in trauma therapy along with treating personality disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and addiction. All these disorders can look different from person to person, and that is where our therapeutic journey of empowerment and self-exploration begins. I concentrate on creating a safe space of growth and self-discovery through unconditional positive regard, emotional regulation, and guided activities.
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When you sit down with me, you can expect a space that feels grounded, honest, and real. I care deeply about the work we do, and I don’t believe in surface-level therapy. I will listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions, and help you slow down enough to understand what’s really driving your patterns. I’m not here to judge you or to “fix” you — I’m here to help you make sense of your experiences and move toward change that actually feels sustainable.
I tend to work well with people who are thoughtful and self-aware but feel stuck; especially in relationships, with boundaries, with grief, or with coping patterns.
Great to meet you!
When you sit down with me, you can expect a space that feels grounded, honest, and real. I care deeply about the work we do, and I don’t believe in surface-level therapy. I will listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions, and help you slow down enough to understand what’s really driving your patterns. I’m not here to judge you or to “fix” you — I’m here to help you make sense of your experiences and move toward change that actually feels sustainable.
I tend to work well with people who are thoughtful and self-aware but feel stuck; especially in relationships, with boundaries, with grief, or with coping patterns.
Renu Maria Ghira Cappelli
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, MFT
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94118
My psychotherapy practice aims to reveal and nurture your inner life so that you can have a more expansive experience of yourself in the world.
My psychotherapy practice aims to reveal and nurture your inner life so that you can have a more expansive experience of yourself in the world.
Mica is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with CCCSJ, and has previous experience and training as a spiritual counselor and teacher. Mica provides an integrative approach toward her clients as she believes each person is different in their approach to life and toward their own healing. Mica brings a “healing spirit” to all she does. She has extensive experience working with older adults and/or their caregivers, self-image and identity concerns amongst teens and young adults as well as life, career and loss transitions for all ages.
Mica is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with CCCSJ, and has previous experience and training as a spiritual counselor and teacher. Mica provides an integrative approach toward her clients as she believes each person is different in their approach to life and toward their own healing. Mica brings a “healing spirit” to all she does. She has extensive experience working with older adults and/or their caregivers, self-image and identity concerns amongst teens and young adults as well as life, career and loss transitions for all ages.
Hi, I’m Alexis Farmer, Registered AMFT.
You’re feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or emotionally stuck, even though you’re doing your best. You may be navigating relationships, parenting, work, or family dynamics that feel draining or hard to manage. You want more clarity, calm, and confidence in how you show up, but patterns of stress and exhaustion keep getting in the way. You’re looking for support that feels practical, validating, and attuned to how your mind and nervous system work.
If you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or unsure how to move forward — you’re not alone, and support is here.
Hi, I’m Alexis Farmer, Registered AMFT.
You’re feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or emotionally stuck, even though you’re doing your best. You may be navigating relationships, parenting, work, or family dynamics that feel draining or hard to manage. You want more clarity, calm, and confidence in how you show up, but patterns of stress and exhaustion keep getting in the way. You’re looking for support that feels practical, validating, and attuned to how your mind and nervous system work.
If you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or unsure how to move forward — you’re not alone, and support is here.
I work with women exploring sexuality, intimacy, identity, and relationships. Many of my clients are navigating low desire, shame around sex, internalized homophobia, difficulty communicating needs, or feeling disconnected from themselves or their partner(s). I especially enjoy working with LGBTQ+ clients, therapists/healers, and people questioning what they were taught about sex, gender, and desire.
I work with women exploring sexuality, intimacy, identity, and relationships. Many of my clients are navigating low desire, shame around sex, internalized homophobia, difficulty communicating needs, or feeling disconnected from themselves or their partner(s). I especially enjoy working with LGBTQ+ clients, therapists/healers, and people questioning what they were taught about sex, gender, and desire.
I offer weekly psychoanalytic individual and couples' therapy.
People often come to therapy when there is a gap between their desired lives and their current reality. My hope is to work collaboratively with you to explore what might be getting in your way. I aim to create an open, gentle, and nonjudgmental space where people can speak freely about their thoughts, dreams, and feelings. I believe that in understanding and accepting your emotional world more deeply, people can ultimately make decisions from an increasingly unrestricted place.
I offer weekly psychoanalytic individual and couples' therapy.
People often come to therapy when there is a gap between their desired lives and their current reality. My hope is to work collaboratively with you to explore what might be getting in your way. I aim to create an open, gentle, and nonjudgmental space where people can speak freely about their thoughts, dreams, and feelings. I believe that in understanding and accepting your emotional world more deeply, people can ultimately make decisions from an increasingly unrestricted place.
Whether you're facing transitional challenges or long-standing struggles, psychotherapy offers a powerful path to regain balance and rediscover meaning and purpose in your life. You may find yourself feeling stuck or overwhelmed by various difficulties. My goal is to support you in identifying patterns that no longer serve you and to help you cultivate new experiences that promote growth and healing.
Whether you're facing transitional challenges or long-standing struggles, psychotherapy offers a powerful path to regain balance and rediscover meaning and purpose in your life. You may find yourself feeling stuck or overwhelmed by various difficulties. My goal is to support you in identifying patterns that no longer serve you and to help you cultivate new experiences that promote growth and healing.
I am Dr. Star Gutierrez, founder of Mosaic Weave Psychology, specializing in the art of healing. I focus on patients who grapple with the weight of chronic pain, dance with the shadows of depression and anxiety, and bear the scars of trauma. Using evidence-based treatments, I help individuals build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and create meaningful change. My professional background in healthcare, workers' compensation, and education provides a unique understanding of how psychological, physical, and environmental factors intersect in people's lives.
I am Dr. Star Gutierrez, founder of Mosaic Weave Psychology, specializing in the art of healing. I focus on patients who grapple with the weight of chronic pain, dance with the shadows of depression and anxiety, and bear the scars of trauma. Using evidence-based treatments, I help individuals build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and create meaningful change. My professional background in healthcare, workers' compensation, and education provides a unique understanding of how psychological, physical, and environmental factors intersect in people's lives.
Carl Jung said: “It is what you are that heals, not what you know”. The journey of self-discovery is exactly that – getting to know and deeply appreciate your true and authentic self, even when that essence may be covered by trauma, hardship or suffering. It is this uncovering that many who experience psychotherapy to be transformative and healing refer to as a “re-birth”, a coming home to and an unfolding of who you truly are. Engaging in the process of self-inquiry can be a rewarding and even a life-changing experience, especially in the presence of an empathic and compassionate other.
Carl Jung said: “It is what you are that heals, not what you know”. The journey of self-discovery is exactly that – getting to know and deeply appreciate your true and authentic self, even when that essence may be covered by trauma, hardship or suffering. It is this uncovering that many who experience psychotherapy to be transformative and healing refer to as a “re-birth”, a coming home to and an unfolding of who you truly are. Engaging in the process of self-inquiry can be a rewarding and even a life-changing experience, especially in the presence of an empathic and compassionate other.
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Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.