Anxiety Therapists in Emeryville, CA
I have over 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy to people facing a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, life transitions, stress, and chronic pain.
Therapy can be a tool in your journey to a more vital life. We all get stuck with problematic feelings and thoughts, and that's where I come in. I provide therapy to adults struggling with their thoughts, emotions, health, or who are stuck in patterns that are unhelpful. I create a warm and inviting space for exploration and personal growth and use evidence-based tools to help create the context for change. I also provide psychological evaluations to clients across the lifespan.
I have over 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy to people facing a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, life transitions, stress, and chronic pain.
Therapy can be a tool in your journey to a more vital life. We all get stuck with problematic feelings and thoughts, and that's where I come in. I provide therapy to adults struggling with their thoughts, emotions, health, or who are stuck in patterns that are unhelpful. I create a warm and inviting space for exploration and personal growth and use evidence-based tools to help create the context for change. I also provide psychological evaluations to clients across the lifespan.
Outside of work, Dr. Hightower loves to travel, read, watch PBS and MSNBC programming, and attend events in American Indian community.
Outside of work, Dr. Hightower loves to travel, read, watch PBS and MSNBC programming, and attend events in American Indian community.
I believe that everyone deserves a space without judgement to explore who they are, how they got here and where they want to go. My goal as a therapist is to provide support while helping clients figure out what isn’t working for them in their life or relationships and then work as a team to make changes.
I believe that everyone deserves a space without judgement to explore who they are, how they got here and where they want to go. My goal as a therapist is to provide support while helping clients figure out what isn’t working for them in their life or relationships and then work as a team to make changes.
If you experience anxiety, depression, and/or you have experienced trauma, I encourage you to consider reaching out to Liz.
Liz’s approach is inspired by Internal Family Systems (IFS), Drama Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). She specializes in helping her clients to build healthier relationships with themselves, inside of themselves. She believes that the most important relationship that you'll ever have is the one you have with yourself. She believes that our relationship with ourselves often influences how we relate to other people, how we make choices and how confident we feel about our ability to achieve our dreams.
If you experience anxiety, depression, and/or you have experienced trauma, I encourage you to consider reaching out to Liz.
Liz’s approach is inspired by Internal Family Systems (IFS), Drama Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). She specializes in helping her clients to build healthier relationships with themselves, inside of themselves. She believes that the most important relationship that you'll ever have is the one you have with yourself. She believes that our relationship with ourselves often influences how we relate to other people, how we make choices and how confident we feel about our ability to achieve our dreams.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship or cultural issues, or navigating life transitions, the fact that you're reading this means you still have hope that you can overcome the problems you're facing and create a life you truly love.
As a holistic, somatic psychotherapist, I tailor my work to the needs of each client. In other words, we'll work together to use whatever healing techniques are most effective – including sensorimotor therapy, CBT, mindfulness, IFS, and EMDR – to help you resolve any self-limiting beliefs and behaviors, create true healing and growth, and achieve your goals.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship or cultural issues, or navigating life transitions, the fact that you're reading this means you still have hope that you can overcome the problems you're facing and create a life you truly love.
As a holistic, somatic psychotherapist, I tailor my work to the needs of each client. In other words, we'll work together to use whatever healing techniques are most effective – including sensorimotor therapy, CBT, mindfulness, IFS, and EMDR – to help you resolve any self-limiting beliefs and behaviors, create true healing and growth, and achieve your goals.
Many of my clients describe living what feels like a double life—"holding it all together" while carrying fear, shame, or worry that everything will fall apart if they stop controlling everything.
I use a relational, existential approach to help you understand the roots of your patterns, feel safer to explore them, and create meaning in your life. Together we explore the fears, emotions, and beliefs shaping your relationships. I also integrate EMDR to reprocess past experiences tied to self-worth, anxiety, and perfectionism.
Many of my clients describe living what feels like a double life—"holding it all together" while carrying fear, shame, or worry that everything will fall apart if they stop controlling everything.
I use a relational, existential approach to help you understand the roots of your patterns, feel safer to explore them, and create meaning in your life. Together we explore the fears, emotions, and beliefs shaping your relationships. I also integrate EMDR to reprocess past experiences tied to self-worth, anxiety, and perfectionism.
In addition to my expertise in mental health and addiction issues, I enjoy teaching mindfulness to deal with stress in daily life. I also like helping artists and musicians reach their creative potential and encourage people who may want to express their creativity in their everyday life.In addition to my expertise in mental health and addiction issues, I enjoy teaching mindfulness to deal with stress in daily life. I also like helping artists and musicians reach their creative potential and encourage people who may want to express their creativity in their everyday life.
In addition to my expertise in mental health and addiction issues, I enjoy teaching mindfulness to deal with stress in daily life. I also like helping artists and musicians reach their creative potential and encourage people who may want to express their creativity in their everyday life.In addition to my expertise in mental health and addiction issues, I enjoy teaching mindfulness to deal with stress in daily life. I also like helping artists and musicians reach their creative potential and encourage people who may want to express their creativity in their everyday life.
Rebecca Olsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
2 Endorsed
Emeryville, CA 94608
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in supporting individuals ages 10 and up as they navigate anxiety, depression, and the lingering impact of trauma.
I tailor our work to the unique needs of each life stage and always work at your pace. I use an Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach to understand the intricate parts of who you are, and incorporate CBT and DBT skill building for day-to day management. My approach is strengths-based, relational, and direct, which clients report as warm and clarifying.
I specialize in supporting individuals ages 10 and up as they navigate anxiety, depression, and the lingering impact of trauma.
I tailor our work to the unique needs of each life stage and always work at your pace. I use an Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach to understand the intricate parts of who you are, and incorporate CBT and DBT skill building for day-to day management. My approach is strengths-based, relational, and direct, which clients report as warm and clarifying.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship or cultural issues, or navigating life transitions, the fact that you're reading this means you still have hope that you can overcome the problems you're facing and create a life you truly love.
As a holistic, somatic psychotherapist, I tailor my work to the needs of each client. In other words, we'll work together to use whatever healing techniques are most effective – including sensorimotor therapy, CBT, mindfulness, IFS, and EMDR – to help you resolve any self-limiting beliefs and behaviors, create true healing and growth, and achieve your goals.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship or cultural issues, or navigating life transitions, the fact that you're reading this means you still have hope that you can overcome the problems you're facing and create a life you truly love.
As a holistic, somatic psychotherapist, I tailor my work to the needs of each client. In other words, we'll work together to use whatever healing techniques are most effective – including sensorimotor therapy, CBT, mindfulness, IFS, and EMDR – to help you resolve any self-limiting beliefs and behaviors, create true healing and growth, and achieve your goals.
Aaron is particularly passionate about Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), guiding clients toward developing a kinder, more accepting relationship with themselves. Many of the individuals he works with struggle with intense self-criticism and difficult emotions. Aaron helps them cultivate self-compassion, which fosters emotional healing, reduces distress, and strengthens personal growth. His work is grounded in creating a supportive environment where clients feel understood and empowered to navigate their challenges with courage and care.
Aaron is particularly passionate about Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), guiding clients toward developing a kinder, more accepting relationship with themselves. Many of the individuals he works with struggle with intense self-criticism and difficult emotions. Aaron helps them cultivate self-compassion, which fosters emotional healing, reduces distress, and strengthens personal growth. His work is grounded in creating a supportive environment where clients feel understood and empowered to navigate their challenges with courage and care.
Anna is particularly passionate about using art therapy as a powerful tool for self-expression and emotional healing. Whether addressing PTSD, grief, or identity exploration, she integrates creative techniques to help clients process their emotions in a way that feels natural and engaging. In addition to art therapy, she utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based approaches to empower clients in managing stress, improving self-awareness, and building resilience.
Anna is particularly passionate about using art therapy as a powerful tool for self-expression and emotional healing. Whether addressing PTSD, grief, or identity exploration, she integrates creative techniques to help clients process their emotions in a way that feels natural and engaging. In addition to art therapy, she utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based approaches to empower clients in managing stress, improving self-awareness, and building resilience.
Sairanet Oliveros is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2018. She graduated with a Master of Art's in Counseling. Sairanet's therapeutic approach is deeply relational and warm. Her goal is to offer an authentic and compassionate space that will support your navigation through life’s complexities and create lasting transformation. Outside of work, Sairanet enjoys spending time with family and friends, being outdoors in nature, and watching Netflix.
Sairanet Oliveros is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2018. She graduated with a Master of Art's in Counseling. Sairanet's therapeutic approach is deeply relational and warm. Her goal is to offer an authentic and compassionate space that will support your navigation through life’s complexities and create lasting transformation. Outside of work, Sairanet enjoys spending time with family and friends, being outdoors in nature, and watching Netflix.
Therapy is a tool that helps when feeling stuck or overwhelmed, whether those feelings are created from underlying anxiety, depression, trauma, loss/grief, relationship issues, stress, or issues with self-esteem.
I provide a safe space to develop an understanding of how stressors impact the mind and body, and I teach techniques that have been empirically validated to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression and release trauma from the body. My office is also a safe and affirming place for those who identify on the LGBTQIA spectrum.
Therapy is a tool that helps when feeling stuck or overwhelmed, whether those feelings are created from underlying anxiety, depression, trauma, loss/grief, relationship issues, stress, or issues with self-esteem.
I provide a safe space to develop an understanding of how stressors impact the mind and body, and I teach techniques that have been empirically validated to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression and release trauma from the body. My office is also a safe and affirming place for those who identify on the LGBTQIA spectrum.
Dr. Ron Pilato is a Psychologist who has been practicing since 2003. Following his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and Master's degree from the California Institute for Integral Studies, he graduated from the Wright Institute with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Ron believes in mindfulness-based, cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal neurobiology, psychodynamic, and stress reduction approaches. He enjoys exploring personal agency and sources of often unseen strengths including human diversity, spiritual and religious practices and beliefs, and the prevention and treatment of burnout.
Dr. Ron Pilato is a Psychologist who has been practicing since 2003. Following his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and Master's degree from the California Institute for Integral Studies, he graduated from the Wright Institute with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Ron believes in mindfulness-based, cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal neurobiology, psychodynamic, and stress reduction approaches. He enjoys exploring personal agency and sources of often unseen strengths including human diversity, spiritual and religious practices and beliefs, and the prevention and treatment of burnout.
If you experience anxiety, depression, and/or you have experienced trauma, I encourage you to consider reaching out to me.
The foundation of my approach is in creating a safe space. From that place of safety, I listen, helping my clients to feel seen and heard, and depending on each client's unique needs, I offer interventions inspired by Parts-Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Drama Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
If you experience anxiety, depression, and/or you have experienced trauma, I encourage you to consider reaching out to me.
The foundation of my approach is in creating a safe space. From that place of safety, I listen, helping my clients to feel seen and heard, and depending on each client's unique needs, I offer interventions inspired by Parts-Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Drama Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Whatever you have lived through--healing is possible. I provide therapy for people living outside of the mainstream, whether because of values and ideals or personal identity. Therapy with me doesn't require that you or I believe there is anything wrong with you. Instead it is a place where we work collaboratively and creatively to develop an environment where you can take more and more risks to be yourself. It is a place to keep growing. It is a place to get real about what matters to you and what challenges you. Keywords: radical, queer, therapy for therapists, artists, activists, social justice.
Whatever you have lived through--healing is possible. I provide therapy for people living outside of the mainstream, whether because of values and ideals or personal identity. Therapy with me doesn't require that you or I believe there is anything wrong with you. Instead it is a place where we work collaboratively and creatively to develop an environment where you can take more and more risks to be yourself. It is a place to keep growing. It is a place to get real about what matters to you and what challenges you. Keywords: radical, queer, therapy for therapists, artists, activists, social justice.
I feel most comfortable treating depression, anxiety, and substance use.
I like to listen and share my impressions with clients and then collaboratively create goals. After creating the treatment, I like to check in with the client every so often about the progress made and what changes might need to be done in order to make the goals more reachable.
I feel most comfortable treating depression, anxiety, and substance use.
I like to listen and share my impressions with clients and then collaboratively create goals. After creating the treatment, I like to check in with the client every so often about the progress made and what changes might need to be done in order to make the goals more reachable.
In addition to relationship issues, I also specialize in anxiety, depression, social anxiety, PTSD, and stress related concerns.
Do you have relationships in your life that are not working, and no matter what you do, it doesn't seem to get better? Are you looking for a partner, but find that it never seems to work out? Do you feel disconnected from others and are longing for relationships that are solid and fulfilling? Relationships take work and psychotherapy is an opportunity to understand who you are in relationship and how to create and healthy and supportive connections. I work with both individuals and couples to explore, cultivate and sustain intimacy.
In addition to relationship issues, I also specialize in anxiety, depression, social anxiety, PTSD, and stress related concerns.
Do you have relationships in your life that are not working, and no matter what you do, it doesn't seem to get better? Are you looking for a partner, but find that it never seems to work out? Do you feel disconnected from others and are longing for relationships that are solid and fulfilling? Relationships take work and psychotherapy is an opportunity to understand who you are in relationship and how to create and healthy and supportive connections. I work with both individuals and couples to explore, cultivate and sustain intimacy.
Did you grow up with a critical, emotionally immature, or narcissistic parent? Maybe you're the outsider, black sheep, or scapegoat in your family. You may have been blamed for things that weren’t your fault, excluded, disowned, or gossiped about behind your back. And when you tried to speak up, you were met with gaslighting, denial, or more blame. Your healthy anger may have been twisted into “proof” that you were the problem. And around and around it goes.
But there is a way out. You don’t have to stay trapped in painful family patterns.
Did you grow up with a critical, emotionally immature, or narcissistic parent? Maybe you're the outsider, black sheep, or scapegoat in your family. You may have been blamed for things that weren’t your fault, excluded, disowned, or gossiped about behind your back. And when you tried to speak up, you were met with gaslighting, denial, or more blame. Your healthy anger may have been twisted into “proof” that you were the problem. And around and around it goes.
But there is a way out. You don’t have to stay trapped in painful family patterns.
I specialize working with adults and young adults with anxiety and stress.
I welcome clients who are struggling with finding their own values, identity formation, relationships, anxiety, loss, grief, trauma, and dissociative disorders. I also work graduate students as they deal with the many different stressors of graduate school. I also treat those who struggle with perfectionism and performance & test anxieties.
I specialize working with adults and young adults with anxiety and stress.
I welcome clients who are struggling with finding their own values, identity formation, relationships, anxiety, loss, grief, trauma, and dissociative disorders. I also work graduate students as they deal with the many different stressors of graduate school. I also treat those who struggle with perfectionism and performance & test anxieties.
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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.