Psychodynamic Therapists in Emerald Hills, CA
I work with intelligent motivated clients who are functioning relatively well in their lives but may feel stuck in certain areas. Whether it’s a relationship, career, health issue, life transition or some other emotional or mental roadblock that has you feeling like you’re not functioning at your best, we can get down to the root of it, get clear on direction, move through it and move forward.
Depending upon your needs and desires, we can also address health issues simultaneously. This is an additional optional opportunity to have another perspective in addition to other health professionals with whom you may be working.
I work with intelligent motivated clients who are functioning relatively well in their lives but may feel stuck in certain areas. Whether it’s a relationship, career, health issue, life transition or some other emotional or mental roadblock that has you feeling like you’re not functioning at your best, we can get down to the root of it, get clear on direction, move through it and move forward.
Depending upon your needs and desires, we can also address health issues simultaneously. This is an additional optional opportunity to have another perspective in addition to other health professionals with whom you may be working.
I use an integrative approach—blending psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, breath work, and relational work to help you break old patterns, feel more grounded, and live with greater self-trust and freedom.
Do you feel truly fulfilled in your relationships? Or do you find yourself repeating the same relationship patterns over and over again and are ready to understand why? Whether you’re trying to live differently than what you have always known, heal from family dysfunction, or raise emotionally healthy children, you don’t have to do this alone. I specialize in helping individuals doing the deep work of healing generational trauma, setting healthy boundaries, and letting go of toxic family patterns. If you're navigating estrangement, reparenting yourself, or stepping into a new way of being, I’m here to support your journey.
I use an integrative approach—blending psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, breath work, and relational work to help you break old patterns, feel more grounded, and live with greater self-trust and freedom.
Do you feel truly fulfilled in your relationships? Or do you find yourself repeating the same relationship patterns over and over again and are ready to understand why? Whether you’re trying to live differently than what you have always known, heal from family dysfunction, or raise emotionally healthy children, you don’t have to do this alone. I specialize in helping individuals doing the deep work of healing generational trauma, setting healthy boundaries, and letting go of toxic family patterns. If you're navigating estrangement, reparenting yourself, or stepping into a new way of being, I’m here to support your journey.
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Growing up did you experience painful or confusing boundary violations? Did someone whom you trusted, respected, or even loved touch you or fondle you in a way that made you feel uncomfortable, scared, or perhaps even made you feel confused and pleasured? Do you feel embarrassed and bothered by your experience, and worry that others will not understand how you have been sexually violated and abused? Do you struggle with managing your romantic relationships, your friendships, as well as your emotions and thoughts because your past uncomfortable experience with sex have made sex and your sexuality confusing, uncomfortable or even overstimulating? You are not alone.
Growing up did you experience painful or confusing boundary violations? Did someone whom you trusted, respected, or even loved touch you or fondle you in a way that made you feel uncomfortable, scared, or perhaps even made you feel confused and pleasured? Do you feel embarrassed and bothered by your experience, and worry that others will not understand how you have been sexually violated and abused? Do you struggle with managing your romantic relationships, your friendships, as well as your emotions and thoughts because your past uncomfortable experience with sex have made sex and your sexuality confusing, uncomfortable or even overstimulating? You are not alone.
Is porn or sex causing problems in your life? Is your partner feeling betrayed? I support individuals in breaking free from addiction and help couples create safety and rebuild trust in their relationship after betrayal. Schedule a free consultation today to learn more about treatment and recovery.
Is porn or sex causing problems in your life? Is your partner feeling betrayed? I support individuals in breaking free from addiction and help couples create safety and rebuild trust in their relationship after betrayal. Schedule a free consultation today to learn more about treatment and recovery.
Greetings! I am a licensed Psychotherapist offering a DBT, Humanistic, Self-Psychology style of counseling to empower you to reach your desired emotional, psychological and spiritual growth/development. I treat individuals, families, youth, couples, adults and LGBTQ+. I often work with people of diverse backgrounds, offering sensitivity and understanding for the complexity of the human experience. Grief and loss, identity, anxiety, depression, personality and mood disorders, gender diversity and relational issues are just some of the areas in which I am skilled at holding space for you to grow at a pace that is most comfortable.
Greetings! I am a licensed Psychotherapist offering a DBT, Humanistic, Self-Psychology style of counseling to empower you to reach your desired emotional, psychological and spiritual growth/development. I treat individuals, families, youth, couples, adults and LGBTQ+. I often work with people of diverse backgrounds, offering sensitivity and understanding for the complexity of the human experience. Grief and loss, identity, anxiety, depression, personality and mood disorders, gender diversity and relational issues are just some of the areas in which I am skilled at holding space for you to grow at a pace that is most comfortable.
As a family therapist with more than twenty years of experience, I offer a skills-based method for rebuilding trust in yourself and with those important to you. By examining unhelpful relationship patterns and by learning effective ways of communicating, I believe you will become more trusting, open and authentic with those you love. I believe that you will develop insight, be able to determine goals and formulate action plans that are clearly defined, easily stated and time limited. I hope to help you to feel better, live better and to be more able to create the future that you want for yourself and your family.
As a family therapist with more than twenty years of experience, I offer a skills-based method for rebuilding trust in yourself and with those important to you. By examining unhelpful relationship patterns and by learning effective ways of communicating, I believe you will become more trusting, open and authentic with those you love. I believe that you will develop insight, be able to determine goals and formulate action plans that are clearly defined, easily stated and time limited. I hope to help you to feel better, live better and to be more able to create the future that you want for yourself and your family.
My greatest reward as a therapist is seeing children, adolescents, families and individuals work through the areas of their lives that prevent them from walking in their fullest potential and overcoming obstacles to get to know themselves on a deeper level. Therapy is a personal journey that is empowering and healing. I work to structure sessions that are warm, compassionate and nonjudgmental. I incorporate clients in the process when developing goals based on their current struggles.
My greatest reward as a therapist is seeing children, adolescents, families and individuals work through the areas of their lives that prevent them from walking in their fullest potential and overcoming obstacles to get to know themselves on a deeper level. Therapy is a personal journey that is empowering and healing. I work to structure sessions that are warm, compassionate and nonjudgmental. I incorporate clients in the process when developing goals based on their current struggles.
If you’re looking for a safe, welcoming place to talk, Marty’s Virtual Couch offers support for adults, and youth (12-17 years old) dealing with trauma, depression, and anxiety. Here, you can share your story, feel heard, and begin recognizing your strengths. Sessions focus on building healthier communication, practical coping skills, and new ways to handle life’s “hard stuff.” Clients often appreciate the balance of empathy, active listening, useful day-to-day tools, insight into the “why,” and the "ok, so what now?", and a little humor to make the process feel more manageable.
If you’re looking for a safe, welcoming place to talk, Marty’s Virtual Couch offers support for adults, and youth (12-17 years old) dealing with trauma, depression, and anxiety. Here, you can share your story, feel heard, and begin recognizing your strengths. Sessions focus on building healthier communication, practical coping skills, and new ways to handle life’s “hard stuff.” Clients often appreciate the balance of empathy, active listening, useful day-to-day tools, insight into the “why,” and the "ok, so what now?", and a little humor to make the process feel more manageable.
I offer relationship therapy for adults and couples. I can help you improve your relationships if you have struggled with this throughout your life. Today, you may have challenges with family members. Perhaps you avoid conflict because you get anxious and don’t know what to say when someone is angry with you. Emotionally, you may shut down, go numb or explode. Perhaps you fear your partner will leave you, or you think you are better off alone. Maybe you don’t know who you are, or who you are meant to be, or you often have critical thoughts about yourself. Perhaps you suffer from ongoing anxiety or depression without a known cause.
I offer relationship therapy for adults and couples. I can help you improve your relationships if you have struggled with this throughout your life. Today, you may have challenges with family members. Perhaps you avoid conflict because you get anxious and don’t know what to say when someone is angry with you. Emotionally, you may shut down, go numb or explode. Perhaps you fear your partner will leave you, or you think you are better off alone. Maybe you don’t know who you are, or who you are meant to be, or you often have critical thoughts about yourself. Perhaps you suffer from ongoing anxiety or depression without a known cause.
Shavika Singha- Teens, Adults &
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
4 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94611
I have a Masters in Integral Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies, which integrates Western psychodynamic & behavioral therapies with Eastern Buddhist-inspired modalities, with emphasis on cultural competency and social justice.
Many of my clients look like they have it together on the outside, but are struggling in navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, complex trauma, burnout, & the pressure of being the one who holds it together on the inside. I work with teens, adults & couples- people who are caring & self-aware, feel deeply, but often wonder and think of themselves as “too much.” Whether it’s your first time in therapy, or you’ve been before but felt like it was too surface to help with deep change, I can help. These are post-normal times, & we’re all holding more than we should have to. However that’s showing up for you, you are welcome here.
I have a Masters in Integral Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies, which integrates Western psychodynamic & behavioral therapies with Eastern Buddhist-inspired modalities, with emphasis on cultural competency and social justice.
Many of my clients look like they have it together on the outside, but are struggling in navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, complex trauma, burnout, & the pressure of being the one who holds it together on the inside. I work with teens, adults & couples- people who are caring & self-aware, feel deeply, but often wonder and think of themselves as “too much.” Whether it’s your first time in therapy, or you’ve been before but felt like it was too surface to help with deep change, I can help. These are post-normal times, & we’re all holding more than we should have to. However that’s showing up for you, you are welcome here.
My practice, Prosocial Consulting, Counseling, & Psychotherapy, specializes in helping other mental health providers and coaches, offering clinical and research consultation, along with psychotherapy. My approach is relational, integrative, and case-specific. My research and clinical work have been focused on empathy, compassion, guilt, pathological altruism, and psychological problems. Using skills and experience derived from 25 years teaching doctoral students how to conduct research and write, along with training in Allen's Getting Things Done (GTD) and Forte's Building a Second Brain have led to a specialty in productivity.
My practice, Prosocial Consulting, Counseling, & Psychotherapy, specializes in helping other mental health providers and coaches, offering clinical and research consultation, along with psychotherapy. My approach is relational, integrative, and case-specific. My research and clinical work have been focused on empathy, compassion, guilt, pathological altruism, and psychological problems. Using skills and experience derived from 25 years teaching doctoral students how to conduct research and write, along with training in Allen's Getting Things Done (GTD) and Forte's Building a Second Brain have led to a specialty in productivity.
As a transpersonal, Jungian oriented depth psychologist, I will help you explore your own depths - To help you get at old, limiting patterns, that repeat and repeat... to get to the freedom of your own essence and true nature. Low self esteem, anxiety and depression are those states, that when explored, can be understood, and lifted with mindfulness, meditation, somatic and dream exploration, and in some cases medication if needed. I work with an excellent psychiatrist, if needed. Welcome back to your true self!
As a transpersonal, Jungian oriented depth psychologist, I will help you explore your own depths - To help you get at old, limiting patterns, that repeat and repeat... to get to the freedom of your own essence and true nature. Low self esteem, anxiety and depression are those states, that when explored, can be understood, and lifted with mindfulness, meditation, somatic and dream exploration, and in some cases medication if needed. I work with an excellent psychiatrist, if needed. Welcome back to your true self!
I'm Erika and an LMFT who helps adults navigate transitions, anxiety, relationship challenges, and identity development. I support clients in understanding themselves deeply, healing old patterns, and creating more meaningful, fulfilling lives.
I'm Erika and an LMFT who helps adults navigate transitions, anxiety, relationship challenges, and identity development. I support clients in understanding themselves deeply, healing old patterns, and creating more meaningful, fulfilling lives.
In our first sessions, I will ask many questions, utilizing humanistic and psychodynamic methodologies, to lay the foundation upon which I will get to know you more fully.
Are you an individual or couple looking to open up your relationship for the first time? Or maybe you have identified as poly for a while, and you would like some support through a particularly challenging time. I have been coaching & counseling non-monogamous folks for nearly a decade and have identified as polyamorous since before I knew what to call it. My passion is helping poly/non-monogamous people feel seen, heard, and understood as they traverse the challenging landscape outside of the normative paradigm. Our work will focus on deep self-reflection while building strong boundaries and expansive communication skills.
In our first sessions, I will ask many questions, utilizing humanistic and psychodynamic methodologies, to lay the foundation upon which I will get to know you more fully.
Are you an individual or couple looking to open up your relationship for the first time? Or maybe you have identified as poly for a while, and you would like some support through a particularly challenging time. I have been coaching & counseling non-monogamous folks for nearly a decade and have identified as polyamorous since before I knew what to call it. My passion is helping poly/non-monogamous people feel seen, heard, and understood as they traverse the challenging landscape outside of the normative paradigm. Our work will focus on deep self-reflection while building strong boundaries and expansive communication skills.
We all want happiness. However, we could lose clarity that has once helped us make healthy decisions when life prompts us with challenging situations: marital problems, family discord, difficult parent-child relationships, acculturation issues, individual psychological problems, spiritual crisis, personal existential crisis, or transitional life issues. My calling is to help people find happiness, whether by developing new insights into their troubling predicaments, increasing mutual understanding amongst family members through effective communication, empowering human diversity, thereby fostering a satisfactory outcome.
We all want happiness. However, we could lose clarity that has once helped us make healthy decisions when life prompts us with challenging situations: marital problems, family discord, difficult parent-child relationships, acculturation issues, individual psychological problems, spiritual crisis, personal existential crisis, or transitional life issues. My calling is to help people find happiness, whether by developing new insights into their troubling predicaments, increasing mutual understanding amongst family members through effective communication, empowering human diversity, thereby fostering a satisfactory outcome.
Utilizing CBT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic perspectives, I provide therapy through a holistic lens, aiming to see my clients from a full picture rather than just their symptomatology.
Experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma can be hard to navigate on one’s own. Through the use of integrative modalities, my goal is to help you find your way so that you can manage symptoms, feel your best, discover who you truly are, and move forward in the direction of your dreams whereby your past no longer holds you back. Using warmth and compassion, I also aim to provide trauma-informed care to discuss your struggles without judgment and safely process unresolved trauma and feelings.
Utilizing CBT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic perspectives, I provide therapy through a holistic lens, aiming to see my clients from a full picture rather than just their symptomatology.
Experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma can be hard to navigate on one’s own. Through the use of integrative modalities, my goal is to help you find your way so that you can manage symptoms, feel your best, discover who you truly are, and move forward in the direction of your dreams whereby your past no longer holds you back. Using warmth and compassion, I also aim to provide trauma-informed care to discuss your struggles without judgment and safely process unresolved trauma and feelings.
I am also heavily influenced by psychodynamic theory and utilize skill building and stress management/mindfulness skills to improve functioning in daily life while we work on any longer standing concerns.
Please note all services are 100% virtual. I provide a non-judgmental, compassionate space for you to explore issues with a holistic focus. I believe the mind-body connection is essential, and that the stories we tell ourselves create our lives. Together we will strive for empowerment, coping skills, authentic living, and more trust in your ability to manage life's difficulties. As a licensed Clinical Psychologist I work with individuals who struggle with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, grief/loss, self esteem/worth, boundaries, and much more.
I am also heavily influenced by psychodynamic theory and utilize skill building and stress management/mindfulness skills to improve functioning in daily life while we work on any longer standing concerns.
Please note all services are 100% virtual. I provide a non-judgmental, compassionate space for you to explore issues with a holistic focus. I believe the mind-body connection is essential, and that the stories we tell ourselves create our lives. Together we will strive for empowerment, coping skills, authentic living, and more trust in your ability to manage life's difficulties. As a licensed Clinical Psychologist I work with individuals who struggle with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, grief/loss, self esteem/worth, boundaries, and much more.
I work through a psychodynamic and person-centered lens, where we can explore your past experiences to learn how they have shaped who you are today and determine where to go next to create a more sustainable and fulfilling life.
Sometimes we get to a point in our lives where the way we were doing things is no longer working, and something has to change. Do you feel like you're stuck in the same pattern but not sure how to change it? I strive to create a warm, trusting, and safe relationship for you to be able to express your authentic self, without fear of judgement. I believe that healing and change are possible given the right tools.
I work through a psychodynamic and person-centered lens, where we can explore your past experiences to learn how they have shaped who you are today and determine where to go next to create a more sustainable and fulfilling life.
Sometimes we get to a point in our lives where the way we were doing things is no longer working, and something has to change. Do you feel like you're stuck in the same pattern but not sure how to change it? I strive to create a warm, trusting, and safe relationship for you to be able to express your authentic self, without fear of judgement. I believe that healing and change are possible given the right tools.
My role as a psychotherapist is to help clients acknowledge and harness their innate strengths, to attain and sustain the well-being they are searching for. I am passionate about gently questioning unspoken norms and expectations, whether learned from family or society, that can limit our ability to connect with our most authentic selves. I empower clients to take supported risks, guiding the therapy with empathy, honesty, humor, and a belief in the transformative power of relationships.
My role as a psychotherapist is to help clients acknowledge and harness their innate strengths, to attain and sustain the well-being they are searching for. I am passionate about gently questioning unspoken norms and expectations, whether learned from family or society, that can limit our ability to connect with our most authentic selves. I empower clients to take supported risks, guiding the therapy with empathy, honesty, humor, and a belief in the transformative power of relationships.
I provide psychotherapy for individual adults and adolescents, offering therapeutic support and interventions which are tailored to the unique needs and personalities of those whom I am fortunate to serve. Working from a disciplined eclectic perspective, I collaborate with my patients to discover new and more helpful ways to cope with life's challenges and work towards their goals and aspirations. Whether the work is short- or long-term in nature, my approach is grounded in the belief that every person deserves and benefits most from a course of treatment which is individually tailored to their specific strengths and challenges.
I provide psychotherapy for individual adults and adolescents, offering therapeutic support and interventions which are tailored to the unique needs and personalities of those whom I am fortunate to serve. Working from a disciplined eclectic perspective, I collaborate with my patients to discover new and more helpful ways to cope with life's challenges and work towards their goals and aspirations. Whether the work is short- or long-term in nature, my approach is grounded in the belief that every person deserves and benefits most from a course of treatment which is individually tailored to their specific strengths and challenges.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.