In Person Therapists in El Cerrito, CA
I'm currently accepting new clients for in person and/or telehealth.
I am an experienced trauma informed therapist who is described as compassionate, interactive and comfortable to work with. I specialize in working with adults who have had challenging and traumatic life experiences. I work with individuals who experience a wide range of distress, including anxiety, panic, depression, relationship issues, hopelessness and self doubt. Building a relationship with a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and validated is the first step and I will be thoughtful about your needs. I will collaborate with you and offer you the treatment that is effective and well researched.
I'm currently accepting new clients for in person and/or telehealth.
I am an experienced trauma informed therapist who is described as compassionate, interactive and comfortable to work with. I specialize in working with adults who have had challenging and traumatic life experiences. I work with individuals who experience a wide range of distress, including anxiety, panic, depression, relationship issues, hopelessness and self doubt. Building a relationship with a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and validated is the first step and I will be thoughtful about your needs. I will collaborate with you and offer you the treatment that is effective and well researched.
Our IOP and PHP programs are in person and we provide breakfast and lunch.
Our primary goal is to assist clients with learning the skills needed to reduce current symptom presentation and manage life's challenges as they arise. Our team of experienced mental health professionals is dedicated to providing our clients with the highest quality care.
Our IOP and PHP programs are in person and we provide breakfast and lunch.
Our primary goal is to assist clients with learning the skills needed to reduce current symptom presentation and manage life's challenges as they arise. Our team of experienced mental health professionals is dedicated to providing our clients with the highest quality care.
As a co-founder of The Couples Center, Workshops facilitator, I have the deep privilege of walking alongside hundreds of couples as they find their way back to one another. Over the years, I’ve learned that meaningful and lasting change begins with direct, open, and honest communication. Therefore, I create a safe and supportive space where couples can learn practical skills and tools, and actively practice new ways of communicating and relating to each other. Our sessions are active and engaging, offering a supportive environment where you can speak openly, feel heard, and explore different ways of connect.
As a co-founder of The Couples Center, Workshops facilitator, I have the deep privilege of walking alongside hundreds of couples as they find their way back to one another. Over the years, I’ve learned that meaningful and lasting change begins with direct, open, and honest communication. Therefore, I create a safe and supportive space where couples can learn practical skills and tools, and actively practice new ways of communicating and relating to each other. Our sessions are active and engaging, offering a supportive environment where you can speak openly, feel heard, and explore different ways of connect.
I offer virtual and in-person therapy.
Whether addressing the debilitating impact of anxiety and depression or unraveling complex relationship issues, I am dedicated to assisting my clients in achieving meaningful growth and transformation. I believe that we can meet our challenges with self-compassion and resilience and in this way, return to ourselves and what we value. My background integrates experience from 10+ years in integrated mental healthcare, teaching and research, and specialized training in multicultural psychology.
I offer virtual and in-person therapy.
Whether addressing the debilitating impact of anxiety and depression or unraveling complex relationship issues, I am dedicated to assisting my clients in achieving meaningful growth and transformation. I believe that we can meet our challenges with self-compassion and resilience and in this way, return to ourselves and what we value. My background integrates experience from 10+ years in integrated mental healthcare, teaching and research, and specialized training in multicultural psychology.
I offer in person sessions as well as online via video.
I enjoy working with young adults and established professionals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, loss and life transitions. In addition, I also work with Healthcare professionals ( therapists, RN's, MD's, first responders) and Tech workers who are seeking a healthier way to work through burnout symptoms ( PTSD, Depression and Anxiety) and cope with the emotional demands of their job. I also work with couples who are seeking to increase emotional intimacy and resolve parenting challenges.
I offer in person sessions as well as online via video.
I enjoy working with young adults and established professionals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, loss and life transitions. In addition, I also work with Healthcare professionals ( therapists, RN's, MD's, first responders) and Tech workers who are seeking a healthier way to work through burnout symptoms ( PTSD, Depression and Anxiety) and cope with the emotional demands of their job. I also work with couples who are seeking to increase emotional intimacy and resolve parenting challenges.
Are you worried that your child is not showing the expected growth this year? Do you have concerns about your child's development, academic progress, or social development? Don't lie awake at night worrying. Call me for a free consultation and we can discuss your child's needs. I have been effectively and compassionately helping children with learning, behavioral, or emotional difficulties for over 30 years.
Are you worried that your child is not showing the expected growth this year? Do you have concerns about your child's development, academic progress, or social development? Don't lie awake at night worrying. Call me for a free consultation and we can discuss your child's needs. I have been effectively and compassionately helping children with learning, behavioral, or emotional difficulties for over 30 years.
I hold both California & Colorado LCSW licenses and offer in-person and virtual services.
Do you find yourself overwhelmed by feelings of worry or sadness? Are you facing challenges related to trauma, life transitions, or losses? Perhaps you are a couple in distress or a parent seeking assistance for a struggling teenager. If so, I may be able to help. I am a licensed therapist with over 30 years of experience working with adults, couples, and adolescents. With advanced training and compassion, I work with clients to help them identify the areas they are struggling and provide structure, support, and intervention to help them make changes and find relief from discomfort, frustration, and suffering.
I hold both California & Colorado LCSW licenses and offer in-person and virtual services.
Do you find yourself overwhelmed by feelings of worry or sadness? Are you facing challenges related to trauma, life transitions, or losses? Perhaps you are a couple in distress or a parent seeking assistance for a struggling teenager. If so, I may be able to help. I am a licensed therapist with over 30 years of experience working with adults, couples, and adolescents. With advanced training and compassion, I work with clients to help them identify the areas they are struggling and provide structure, support, and intervention to help them make changes and find relief from discomfort, frustration, and suffering.
Whether you or your child struggle with depression, anxiety, phobias, trauma, grief, life transitions, addiction or other conditions, I would be honored to accompany you or your loved ones on your healing journey. Our work will focus on creating the safety and acceptance that allows for change. Because our lives are shaped by the culture in which we live, we can also consider the social forces that may have shaped you, including racial, gender, and class biases.
Whether you or your child struggle with depression, anxiety, phobias, trauma, grief, life transitions, addiction or other conditions, I would be honored to accompany you or your loved ones on your healing journey. Our work will focus on creating the safety and acceptance that allows for change. Because our lives are shaped by the culture in which we live, we can also consider the social forces that may have shaped you, including racial, gender, and class biases.
Are you feeling numb or anxious? Or that your life could be better? We all get stuck at times and reaching out to a caring professional is worth it because you are worth it!
Are you feeling numb or anxious? Or that your life could be better? We all get stuck at times and reaching out to a caring professional is worth it because you are worth it!
I understand how challenging life can be sometimes, and how helpful it can be to have someone to talk to and work with on managing some of those challenges. I use a collaborative, non-judgmental approach to therapy, using individualized techniques tailored to meet your specific situation and needs. I work with teens, couples, adults and elders. I provide Couples therapy and individual therapy. I'm an artist and occasionally use art as an expressive avenue during therapy.
I understand how challenging life can be sometimes, and how helpful it can be to have someone to talk to and work with on managing some of those challenges. I use a collaborative, non-judgmental approach to therapy, using individualized techniques tailored to meet your specific situation and needs. I work with teens, couples, adults and elders. I provide Couples therapy and individual therapy. I'm an artist and occasionally use art as an expressive avenue during therapy.
Therapy is a deep commitment to loving yourself. As an honor, I look forward to being on your journey with you. I believe that people are doing the best they can and have the capacity to grow. May's approach is grounded in the dialectical philosophy of balancing acceptance with change. I utilize Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based approach that integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness, emotion Regulation, interpersonal Effectiveness, and Distress Tolerance skills. I work collaboratively, with transparency and validation at the center of the relationship.
Therapy is a deep commitment to loving yourself. As an honor, I look forward to being on your journey with you. I believe that people are doing the best they can and have the capacity to grow. May's approach is grounded in the dialectical philosophy of balancing acceptance with change. I utilize Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based approach that integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness, emotion Regulation, interpersonal Effectiveness, and Distress Tolerance skills. I work collaboratively, with transparency and validation at the center of the relationship.
I'm currently offering online and in-person therapy.
I specialize in helping adults with OCD, anxiety and PTSD using psychotherapy methods backed by clinical research including, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I'm currently offering online and in-person therapy.
I specialize in helping adults with OCD, anxiety and PTSD using psychotherapy methods backed by clinical research including, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Dr. Tom Van Vleet is a licensed neuropsychologist with expertise in cognitive rehabilitation & enhancement, neuropsychological assessment, and integrative psychotherapy. His treatment approach targets the cognitive and psychological challenges experienced by healthy adults, as well as individuals with progressive or acquired brain dysfunction (e.g., learning disability, stroke, traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer's). Dr. Van Vleet is a subject matter expert and inventor of novel cognitive interventions (U.S. patents: 9,601,026; 9,308,445; 9,302,179) with 35+ peer reviewed publications in highly cited medical journals.
Dr. Tom Van Vleet is a licensed neuropsychologist with expertise in cognitive rehabilitation & enhancement, neuropsychological assessment, and integrative psychotherapy. His treatment approach targets the cognitive and psychological challenges experienced by healthy adults, as well as individuals with progressive or acquired brain dysfunction (e.g., learning disability, stroke, traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer's). Dr. Van Vleet is a subject matter expert and inventor of novel cognitive interventions (U.S. patents: 9,601,026; 9,308,445; 9,302,179) with 35+ peer reviewed publications in highly cited medical journals.
You may be an artist. You may be an academic. You may be an activist. I have been all three of these, and I speak their languages: of creativity, intellectual enlivenment, and social justice. And right now, in this time of upheaval and unrest, you may be hurting--feeling lost, adrift, burned out, under- or over-stimulated, or simply sad. I am here to connect with you. To listen compassionately. To make space for you to better hear yourself, and to encourage linkages, mentalizations, and trauma metabolizations that will allow you to better listen to the rhythms of your body and use your own mind. I offer you my mind in this pursuit.
You may be an artist. You may be an academic. You may be an activist. I have been all three of these, and I speak their languages: of creativity, intellectual enlivenment, and social justice. And right now, in this time of upheaval and unrest, you may be hurting--feeling lost, adrift, burned out, under- or over-stimulated, or simply sad. I am here to connect with you. To listen compassionately. To make space for you to better hear yourself, and to encourage linkages, mentalizations, and trauma metabolizations that will allow you to better listen to the rhythms of your body and use your own mind. I offer you my mind in this pursuit.
I offer in-person therapy in a warm, home-like El Cerrito office in a quiet residential neighborhood, and offer telehealth when suitable.
My ideal clients are adults and couples who feel stuck in painful patterns and want more than coping—they want real change and deeper understanding. Many are carrying early attachment wounds, developmental trauma, or the effects of overwhelming life experiences that shape how they relate, regulate emotions, and feel safe with others. I work with individuals dealing with anxiety or disconnection, couples caught in cycles of conflict or distance, and individuals recovering from or living with the aftermath of psychosis or destabilizing altered states who are seeking steady, respectful support.
I offer in-person therapy in a warm, home-like El Cerrito office in a quiet residential neighborhood, and offer telehealth when suitable.
My ideal clients are adults and couples who feel stuck in painful patterns and want more than coping—they want real change and deeper understanding. Many are carrying early attachment wounds, developmental trauma, or the effects of overwhelming life experiences that shape how they relate, regulate emotions, and feel safe with others. I work with individuals dealing with anxiety or disconnection, couples caught in cycles of conflict or distance, and individuals recovering from or living with the aftermath of psychosis or destabilizing altered states who are seeking steady, respectful support.
I am available for IN-PERSON and VIDEO sessions on Fridays.
When life feels chaotic and overwhelming, it can be hard to know where to start or how to find a steadier way forward. Many people come to therapy feeling stretched thin—managing anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship challenges while trying to keep the rest of life running. They want relief, but also a clearer understanding of what’s contributing to their stress. Most of all, they want to feel more centered, more confident, and more connected to who they are. My role is to help you find that place, offer new perspectives, and teach more adaptive coping strategies.
I am available for IN-PERSON and VIDEO sessions on Fridays.
When life feels chaotic and overwhelming, it can be hard to know where to start or how to find a steadier way forward. Many people come to therapy feeling stretched thin—managing anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship challenges while trying to keep the rest of life running. They want relief, but also a clearer understanding of what’s contributing to their stress. Most of all, they want to feel more centered, more confident, and more connected to who they are. My role is to help you find that place, offer new perspectives, and teach more adaptive coping strategies.
My clients are often sensitive, intelligent, and creative people who face life transitions, self-doubt, anxiety, depression, and the challenges of liberating passion and creating meaning in life. Many struggle with the legacy of significant trauma.
Through acceptance, loving encouragement, and providing a container for self-exploration, I help clients to find a more encompassing love for self and other, develop strength and firmness of character, and tap into the well of their vitality, creativity, and joy.
My clients are often sensitive, intelligent, and creative people who face life transitions, self-doubt, anxiety, depression, and the challenges of liberating passion and creating meaning in life. Many struggle with the legacy of significant trauma.
Through acceptance, loving encouragement, and providing a container for self-exploration, I help clients to find a more encompassing love for self and other, develop strength and firmness of character, and tap into the well of their vitality, creativity, and joy.
It's hard to go it alone with painful feelings of confusion, guilt, sadness, anxiety, despair. Therapy helps to unravel internal knots related to relationship conflict, work dissatisfaction, and just getting through the day. These issues may be connected to a history of family dysfunction, divorce, addiction, mental illness, abuse, unresolved conflict or estrangement from loved ones. I can help with that.
It's hard to go it alone with painful feelings of confusion, guilt, sadness, anxiety, despair. Therapy helps to unravel internal knots related to relationship conflict, work dissatisfaction, and just getting through the day. These issues may be connected to a history of family dysfunction, divorce, addiction, mental illness, abuse, unresolved conflict or estrangement from loved ones. I can help with that.
I am offering video and phone sessions as well in-person sessions.
I am a psychotherapist in private practice in the East Bay since 1996. I offer a non-judgmental therapeutic relationship where individuals, couples or families can find self acceptance, safety, access insight and intuition, and cultivate an attitude of kindness toward the self and others. Recovery from trauma, working on communication and relationships, overcoming addiction, spiritual self-development and healing, and coping with depression/stress from major life transitions are common themes. I have taught and supervised therapists in training at various local agencies. I also have a background in holistic and shamanic healing.
I am offering video and phone sessions as well in-person sessions.
I am a psychotherapist in private practice in the East Bay since 1996. I offer a non-judgmental therapeutic relationship where individuals, couples or families can find self acceptance, safety, access insight and intuition, and cultivate an attitude of kindness toward the self and others. Recovery from trauma, working on communication and relationships, overcoming addiction, spiritual self-development and healing, and coping with depression/stress from major life transitions are common themes. I have taught and supervised therapists in training at various local agencies. I also have a background in holistic and shamanic healing.
Conflicts in our relationships, parenting hurdles, stress, loneliness, grief, and old emotional wounds can block us from fully enjoying our lives and our loves. With warmth and humor, I actively guide and support clients to reach their therapeutic goals. As a certified Emotionally Focused Therapist I am highly skilled at assisting couples to identify the patten of communication that keeps them stuck, explore its roots, normalize it, and transform it so that each person can reach for the other in a new, more heartfelt way.
Conflicts in our relationships, parenting hurdles, stress, loneliness, grief, and old emotional wounds can block us from fully enjoying our lives and our loves. With warmth and humor, I actively guide and support clients to reach their therapeutic goals. As a certified Emotionally Focused Therapist I am highly skilled at assisting couples to identify the patten of communication that keeps them stuck, explore its roots, normalize it, and transform it so that each person can reach for the other in a new, more heartfelt way.
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What are the benefits of in-person therapy?
In-person therapy offers several benefits that some people find highly valuable for their mental health treatment. Being present in the same room as your therapist can create a stronger sense of connection and allow for more nuanced communication through body language. Some people may also find it easier to focus in therapy when they are in a dedicated space and away from potential distractions related to home or work; attending an in-person session provides a clear boundary between therapy time and the rest of your life. For certain therapeutic approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), exposure therapy, or somatic therapy, being in person may be particularly important, as these therapies benefit from the therapist being able to observe and respond to a client’s physical cues effectively. Additionally, some individuals simply feel more comfortable discussing sensitive or painful topics when they are face-to-face with their therapist rather than on a screen.
When should I choose in-person therapy over online therapy?
In-person therapy may be a better choice when you need a structured therapeutic environment separate from your daily life, when you find it difficult to focus or feel comfortable in an online setting, or when privacy at home is a concern. It may also be more appropriate if you are dealing with severe mental health symptoms that require close monitoring or if your therapy involves approaches that rely heavily on observing physical cues. On the other hand, if convenience, scheduling flexibility, or access to specialists outside your immediate area are priorities, online therapy may be a better fit. Many therapists offer both options, so you can also discuss with a provider which format might work best for your specific situation.
How do I find an in-person therapist?
You can use Psychology Today's therapist directory to find an in-person therapist in your area. You can search by location, insurance accepted, specialty areas, therapeutic approaches, and other criteria to narrow down providers who meet your needs. Each therapist profile includes information about their credentials, areas of expertise, and whether they offer in-person sessions. Once you have identified potential therapists, you can contact them directly through the directory to schedule an initial consultation and determine whether they are a good fit before committing to ongoing treatment. When reaching out, it can be helpful to confirm their availability for in-person appointments, their office location, and whether they accept your insurance.