Therapists in Concord, CA

Hello Beloved! The fact that you are here in this moment is evidence you have what it takes to create the life you deserve. My name is Fabiana Vega and I want to help you cultivate your strengths with the resources that are living inside of you. Every single person has superpowers that are unlike any other human being in the world and I want to show you how to harness that energy to heal your life.

For all of its rewards, parenting is also incredibly challenging. Do you find yourself thinking . . . I dread putting her to bed every night because I know it will be a struggle. I can't go to the grocery store because he always has a meltdown at checkout. We'll never to able to go out to eat as a family. Why does he only eat yellow foods?! You're not alone. Many parents struggle with how to address their child's challenging behaviors. My goal is to teach you how to use behavioral strategies to turn chaos into calm.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences and a certified alcohol and drug counselor with the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals. I earned a Master of Arts in psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy and professional clinical counseling from Brandman University and a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Washington State University; I am currently enrolled in a Ph.D. in psychology at Walden University.

I have been a licensed psychologist in California since 2009 with a Ph.D. from American University in Washington, D.C., in 2006. I have been seeing clients in various clinical capacities since 1998. I enjoy working with clients from a broad range of backgrounds presenting with an array of clinical issues like anxiety, depression, coping skills, self esteem, relationship issues, and more. My approach to therapy is a combination of Person-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral techniques. This combination focuses on establishing a secure client relationship while applying validated techniques for positive therapeutic change.

It is my experience that my clients know themselves better than anyone, they are their own best resource when it comes to treatment goals. I see therapy as a joint venture where our knowledge and skills are combined to create solutions. A good therapeutic relationship includes trust, authenticity, freedom, and positive outcomes.

Are you looking for an experienced therapist who has an open-mind and caring heart? I am here to help with anxiety, emotional reactivity, sadness, trauma, or any other needs. Through gentle, humanistic and action-oriented therapy, I will help you (and your partner) learn how to manage their feelings and incorporate positive coping. I provide careful listening and thoughtful guidance to help you (or your partner) learn about yourself and your strengths, to gain confidence and to achieve your goals. I want you to know that I'm here to meet you wherever you are in your journey!

Has this pandemic taken a toll on your mental health and relationships? Have problems that weren't too bad 2 years ago become much worse since the pandemic started? A lot of people and relationships have been struggling to cope with high stress and anxiety, and have developed new, unhealthy coping habits like overeating and drinking, or using screen time for relaxation - leading to anxiety, panic attacks, relationship problems and more. The key to recovery is upgrading your coping skills to help you take control of your thoughts, emotions and choices, and learning new ways to manage life's stressors.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who is passionate in providing evidence-based treatments in a warm and collaborative manner. At this time, I am only offering video therapy for individuals and families that desire my services and specialties (Software is HIPPA compliant to ensure that your information is encrypted, protected, and confidential).

Although most people are depressed or angry at times, they generally find a way to deal with the situation. There are times, however, when a person loses hope or is overwhelmed. They or others decide they might use some help. Sometimes a woman or a man decides that they would like to adjust their life style and emphasize their sense of self. If you work in Silicon Valley, I can use my experience in industry to help you unblock your potential and design effective strategies for greater satisfaction. If you seek spiritual depth, my years as a guide may help unfold meaning.

It's been too long since you felt peaceful, present, and comfortable-if ever. Your brain is always going–worried about the future, criticizing yourself about the past, & hyper-sensitive about what people think of you. The thoughts in your head affect your body, too, with tension in your muscles, uneasiness in your gut, and a heartbeat that amps up at the drop of a hat. You can barely remember what it's like to be relaxed; just getting through the day takes work and sleep is hard to come by. Now it's impacting your health, work, parenting, and relationships. It's hard not to feel hopeless. You're looking for somewhere to turn.

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 18 years of experience treating people with relationship, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment, and substance use difficulties, and who would like better tools to reach their goals and improve their lives. I use a combination of cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and supportive therapy to give individuals, couples, and families better ability to enhance healing, growth, and connection. Our thinking impacts our feelings, and our feelings impact our behavior.

I got my Master degree in Psychology at CAU in Miami, FL. as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I'm also a highly qualified and trained by the most notable Neurofeedback Institutions in America, certified by leader companies in the field, such as EEG Spectrum, The Learning Curve, Natural Therapies Certification Board, among others. With more than 15,000 Brain Training sessions for the past 17 years, thousands of persons have been trained successfully. I'm a certified Hypnotherapist by the International Association of Counselors and Therapist since 2001.

Has your addictive behavior gotten out of control? Are you struggling with pornography or compulsive sexual behavior? Do you need to repair damage caused in your relationship or rebuild trust? You are not alone and there is a way through it. I am the founder and clinical director of Pathway Therapy Center where we specialize in helping clients get through the crisis that addiction causes and work to find recovery and healing. Further, I offer weekly Men's recovery groups to help building community and reduce shame around addiction; an essential piece of the recovery process.

Are you seeking to dive deeper into finding awareness & meaning in life? I work with both children & adults in the areas of developmental trauma, PTSD, child-parent relationship issues & disordered eating issues. I have a background working in both patient & outpatient settings. I bring ability to work with more complicated If you are looking to find someone to help process these difficulties through holistic healing please give a call to see if we are a good fit.

Your Mental Health Matters, my goal is to be your guide, confidante and empathetic listening ear while you figure out what you want, what you need and how to get your life in a position where you feel fulfilled and balanced. The world can be a chaotic and stressful place. I am here to help anyone who is willing to process and explore their emotions to heal. The only goal to start with is making the call or sending the e-mail to ask for help. Speaking and hearing your truth can be scary but is necessary for the process of healing to begin. Therapy is a journey that I am honored to take with you to improve your quality of life.

It’s another Friday night and you’re getting ready to meet that lawyer from Hinge, who seems promising. As you put on makeup in the mirror, your heart sinks at your reflection. You don’t like what you see. Hot tears of frustration roll down your cheek smudging the makeup you just put on. You didn’t think you’d still be online dating at this point. In your mind you hear, “This is a waste of time. He won’t like you.” Things seem to come more easily to everyone else. It’s not fair. The voice in your head tells you that you’ll never be enough. You’re so sick of that voice, sick of trying to please everyone else.

Want to improve how you manage your relationships? Want to survey the relationship before you say "I do"? Maybe you're overwhelmed by stress or struggling with your inner critic. Are there family issues or childhood wounds (root issues) you'd like to address? I want to help you. In addition to education and training, I have personal experience with surviving life's challenges. I refer to therapy as holding someone's hands while they find their feet. Therapy is work, but we will walk through it together.

I have chosen to pursue a career in the field of mental health to provide a safe space for those wanting to explore their challenges the opportunity to do so, free of judgment. My experience in the field over the last 16 years has provided a strong foundation to support those from vast walks of life to navigate their individual needs. My therapeutic approach is based primarily on the fundamentals of client centered with aspects of existential, solution focused, CBT and other theories as pertain for client's needs.