Christian Therapists in Emeryville, CA
In our first session together we will engage in introductions and then dive in to an assessment of what brings you to therapy. I will explore with you different areas of your life to identify life stressors that may be influencing the presenting problem. I will provide education where it is needed and discuss limits to confidentiality. We will also explore any past experiences you have with therapy, coping strategies and insight you've developed regarding the presenting problem. This will help us later set goals and identify the best approach to addressing challenges.
In our first session together we will engage in introductions and then dive in to an assessment of what brings you to therapy. I will explore with you different areas of your life to identify life stressors that may be influencing the presenting problem. I will provide education where it is needed and discuss limits to confidentiality. We will also explore any past experiences you have with therapy, coping strategies and insight you've developed regarding the presenting problem. This will help us later set goals and identify the best approach to addressing challenges.
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Grief, EMDR, Christian Counseling and Solution Focused Brief Therapy in my practice.
“Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning how to dance in the rain.” —Vivian Greene. There is one thing for certain, life will at times leave you feeling breathless and confused. How are you navigating through the issues of life that feel overwhelming? Do you feel like you are just surviving? Is just getting out of bed a struggle? You are making so much progress even reading this! Processing these life events can be the difference between striving and thriving. Let me help!
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Grief, EMDR, Christian Counseling and Solution Focused Brief Therapy in my practice.
“Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning how to dance in the rain.” —Vivian Greene. There is one thing for certain, life will at times leave you feeling breathless and confused. How are you navigating through the issues of life that feel overwhelming? Do you feel like you are just surviving? Is just getting out of bed a struggle? You are making so much progress even reading this! Processing these life events can be the difference between striving and thriving. Let me help!
Are you facing mid or late life challenges? As we enter the second half of life, we experience big changes. For example, body image, relationships, death, financial stress, caregiver roles, chronic pain, illness, and an identity crisis. For women, stress from hormonal changes like menopause. My specialty is supportive counseling: compassionate care, kindness, and calm wise presence. I provide healthcare in a holistic integrative model for wellness. You deserve peace of mind and lasting happiness , especially in your later years after going through all of life's vicissitudes of colorfulness.
May your Life be Joyful and Fullfilled.
Are you facing mid or late life challenges? As we enter the second half of life, we experience big changes. For example, body image, relationships, death, financial stress, caregiver roles, chronic pain, illness, and an identity crisis. For women, stress from hormonal changes like menopause. My specialty is supportive counseling: compassionate care, kindness, and calm wise presence. I provide healthcare in a holistic integrative model for wellness. You deserve peace of mind and lasting happiness , especially in your later years after going through all of life's vicissitudes of colorfulness.
May your Life be Joyful and Fullfilled.
I’m Mar Ortmann, a licensed clinical social worker and sex-positive psychotherapist who helps individuals, couples and polycules explore the full potential of their intimate and emotional lives. Whether you’re curious about or actively practicing ethical non-monogamy, interested in exploring kink or simply seeking deeper connection, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to talk openly about your needs, desires and challenges so as to find what truly works for you. Together, we’ll create new ways of relating that feel authentic, sustainable and joyful.
I’m Mar Ortmann, a licensed clinical social worker and sex-positive psychotherapist who helps individuals, couples and polycules explore the full potential of their intimate and emotional lives. Whether you’re curious about or actively practicing ethical non-monogamy, interested in exploring kink or simply seeking deeper connection, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to talk openly about your needs, desires and challenges so as to find what truly works for you. Together, we’ll create new ways of relating that feel authentic, sustainable and joyful.
Currently, no waitlist. Scheduling Thurs/Fri. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it" (Helen Keller). My work aims to reduce suffering through evidence-based techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness. I have extensive experience treating trauma survivors and with the refugee, asylum-seeker, and immigrant communities. My practice has focused on people of color; clients with serious mental illness; and individuals with justice system-involvement, neurodivergence (esp. autism), and HIV.
Currently, no waitlist. Scheduling Thurs/Fri. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it" (Helen Keller). My work aims to reduce suffering through evidence-based techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness. I have extensive experience treating trauma survivors and with the refugee, asylum-seeker, and immigrant communities. My practice has focused on people of color; clients with serious mental illness; and individuals with justice system-involvement, neurodivergence (esp. autism), and HIV.
Empowering you to find a healthy balance! Are you the go-to person that everyone turns to with their problems? It's great to be relied on, but sometimes it can feel like a lot, right? If you're an overachiever juggling a lot on your plate and feeling the weight of anxiety, depression, or work stress, you're not alone. Here, you will find a safe and confidential space to unpack those heavy feelings with someone who gets it. Let's work together to ease that burden and find some balance in your life. Ready to take that first step towards feeling better? Let's chat.
Empowering you to find a healthy balance! Are you the go-to person that everyone turns to with their problems? It's great to be relied on, but sometimes it can feel like a lot, right? If you're an overachiever juggling a lot on your plate and feeling the weight of anxiety, depression, or work stress, you're not alone. Here, you will find a safe and confidential space to unpack those heavy feelings with someone who gets it. Let's work together to ease that burden and find some balance in your life. Ready to take that first step towards feeling better? Let's chat.
Hey! Looks like you are looking for some support and I am here to help. I am a clinician who has spent over 7 years working in several different settings including schools/universities, child welfare and county mental health. I believe it is important to meet individuals where they are at to gain insight and perspective on how to best gain control of ones life.
Hey! Looks like you are looking for some support and I am here to help. I am a clinician who has spent over 7 years working in several different settings including schools/universities, child welfare and county mental health. I believe it is important to meet individuals where they are at to gain insight and perspective on how to best gain control of ones life.
My work has focused on repairing relationship bonds. Please view my Website at www.paultgulloryphd.com for more details. I am Certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy both as a Trainer and Supervisor. This means I have successfully under taken rigorous advance training and been approved by the International Centre for Excellence in EFT. I am the author of: "Emotionally Focused Therapy with African American Couples: Love Heals. I am dedicated to helping couples address and resolve conflict, repair emotional injuries, and revitalize their bond. I also offer Masters level Training in Emotionally Focus Therapy.
My work has focused on repairing relationship bonds. Please view my Website at www.paultgulloryphd.com for more details. I am Certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy both as a Trainer and Supervisor. This means I have successfully under taken rigorous advance training and been approved by the International Centre for Excellence in EFT. I am the author of: "Emotionally Focused Therapy with African American Couples: Love Heals. I am dedicated to helping couples address and resolve conflict, repair emotional injuries, and revitalize their bond. I also offer Masters level Training in Emotionally Focus Therapy.
Life seems really good, right? Your family loves you. You love them too. You love your job, have a great career, or you are are working towards one. yet you feel sad, scared, hurt and lonely. You want to be happy, joyful and hopeful about life.
Days and nights all run together and life seems meaningless and without purpose. Your relationships are not fulfilling. You have crying spells but you wear a game face like everything is going great.
It's time to find joy and happiness. it's time to build and enjoy nurturing relationships.
Life seems really good, right? Your family loves you. You love them too. You love your job, have a great career, or you are are working towards one. yet you feel sad, scared, hurt and lonely. You want to be happy, joyful and hopeful about life.
Days and nights all run together and life seems meaningless and without purpose. Your relationships are not fulfilling. You have crying spells but you wear a game face like everything is going great.
It's time to find joy and happiness. it's time to build and enjoy nurturing relationships.
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I began working as a christian counselor over 5 years ago and I have witnessed authentic, holistic and complete healing from the inside out, within the lives of many.
As a faith based counselor, I encourage a safe and non-threatening environment surrounded by empathy, validation and understanding. As the client, your needs are the primary focus. Let's embark on a spiritual journey one step at a time, discovering, rebuilding, releasing, and renewing your life, the way you optimally desire it to be.
I began working as a christian counselor over 5 years ago and I have witnessed authentic, holistic and complete healing from the inside out, within the lives of many.
As a faith based counselor, I encourage a safe and non-threatening environment surrounded by empathy, validation and understanding. As the client, your needs are the primary focus. Let's embark on a spiritual journey one step at a time, discovering, rebuilding, releasing, and renewing your life, the way you optimally desire it to be.
Hello, I'm Keri Onan-Levy, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My work with clients is grounded in respect, empathy, reliability, and professionalism. My practice focuses on supporting individuals and couples as they navigate life's challenges, process family of origin experiences, and work to better understand themselves. My approach to providing therapy is unique to each individual or couple. I use a variety of theoretical approaches including Attachment Theory, Psychodynamic Theory, Trauma Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. All treatment options are discussed with my clients.
Hello, I'm Keri Onan-Levy, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My work with clients is grounded in respect, empathy, reliability, and professionalism. My practice focuses on supporting individuals and couples as they navigate life's challenges, process family of origin experiences, and work to better understand themselves. My approach to providing therapy is unique to each individual or couple. I use a variety of theoretical approaches including Attachment Theory, Psychodynamic Theory, Trauma Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. All treatment options are discussed with my clients.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stretched thin? You don’t have to navigate it alone! I’m Johanna, a first-generation Latina therapist supporting adults with anxiety, generational wounds and life transitions through compassionate, culturally affirming care.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stretched thin? You don’t have to navigate it alone! I’m Johanna, a first-generation Latina therapist supporting adults with anxiety, generational wounds and life transitions through compassionate, culturally affirming care.
Hello, I'm Tracey. Our thinking can directly impact the quality of our life, either positively or negatively, whether it be feelings of depression, stress, anxiety or uncertainty. With compassion and warmth, I gracefully help you address beliefs and narratives that may not be supporting you, fulfill your needs, as well as highlight your strengths. What I most want for you is to be seen authentically, be fully comfortable processing your feelings, grow/heal sustainably and enjoy the life you've been given. Let me know if you'd like this for yourself too and we can set up an exploratory call to see how I can support you.
Hello, I'm Tracey. Our thinking can directly impact the quality of our life, either positively or negatively, whether it be feelings of depression, stress, anxiety or uncertainty. With compassion and warmth, I gracefully help you address beliefs and narratives that may not be supporting you, fulfill your needs, as well as highlight your strengths. What I most want for you is to be seen authentically, be fully comfortable processing your feelings, grow/heal sustainably and enjoy the life you've been given. Let me know if you'd like this for yourself too and we can set up an exploratory call to see how I can support you.
You are not alone. If you’ve been carrying heavy emotions on your own, therapy can be a place to set them down. As a compassionate psychologist, I specialize in helping people facing challenges with anxiety, depression, and stress to find clarity, healing, and a stronger sense of direction. I am Level II trained in the Gottman Method and use this extensively in my work with couples.
For over 20 years, I have supported clients in overcoming depression, reducing anxiety and stress, navigating trauma recovery, managing identity and family concerns, improving communication, and resolving estrangement.
You are not alone. If you’ve been carrying heavy emotions on your own, therapy can be a place to set them down. As a compassionate psychologist, I specialize in helping people facing challenges with anxiety, depression, and stress to find clarity, healing, and a stronger sense of direction. I am Level II trained in the Gottman Method and use this extensively in my work with couples.
For over 20 years, I have supported clients in overcoming depression, reducing anxiety and stress, navigating trauma recovery, managing identity and family concerns, improving communication, and resolving estrangement.
Are you a young lady or adult woman who is having difficulty navigating life? Do you have a daughter who needs help? Difficulties in life can cause crisis, guilt, shame, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, a lack of faith and hope, and a lack of understanding who you are and what you stand for. If you are interested in straightening you path, gaining clarity and building faith, please consider reaching out. I have a total of 15 years of experience helping children/adolescents and adults with challenging life issues. I got my start in the helping field as a therapist for children/adolescents with autism.
Are you a young lady or adult woman who is having difficulty navigating life? Do you have a daughter who needs help? Difficulties in life can cause crisis, guilt, shame, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, a lack of faith and hope, and a lack of understanding who you are and what you stand for. If you are interested in straightening you path, gaining clarity and building faith, please consider reaching out. I have a total of 15 years of experience helping children/adolescents and adults with challenging life issues. I got my start in the helping field as a therapist for children/adolescents with autism.
My goal is to create a safe and open space for you to explore your story and deepen your self understanding, putting you on a path to healing. I work with you to identify areas of frustration and concern, as well as areas of strength. My approach is based in relational psychotherapy and also incorporates Emotionally Focused Therapy, family systems and Existential perspectives.
My goal is to create a safe and open space for you to explore your story and deepen your self understanding, putting you on a path to healing. I work with you to identify areas of frustration and concern, as well as areas of strength. My approach is based in relational psychotherapy and also incorporates Emotionally Focused Therapy, family systems and Existential perspectives.
Hi, I'm Somin. I believe therapy is about walking towards greater emotional, mental, and spiritual health through engaging in authentic conversations. I welcome those who have a desire for change and growth.
Hi, I'm Somin. I believe therapy is about walking towards greater emotional, mental, and spiritual health through engaging in authentic conversations. I welcome those who have a desire for change and growth.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I offer clients over 20 years of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families. I specialize in providing a holistic environment that is collaborative, client-centered, and strength-based for clients. Whether you are seeking tools to help you face current challenges or looking to improve your mental health, I am here to support you.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I offer clients over 20 years of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families. I specialize in providing a holistic environment that is collaborative, client-centered, and strength-based for clients. Whether you are seeking tools to help you face current challenges or looking to improve your mental health, I am here to support you.
I know sometimes we may feel alone with our own problems. We may feel stuck. We may have a hard time settling down. We may not know who to talk to. It happens to everybody and it is wise to reach out to someone and talk about possible solutions. I'd like to help you.
I know sometimes we may feel alone with our own problems. We may feel stuck. We may have a hard time settling down. We may not know who to talk to. It happens to everybody and it is wise to reach out to someone and talk about possible solutions. I'd like to help you.
Anxiety, fear, and shame can make us feel trapped. Maybe you feel overwhelmed from striving to be perfect or pleasing people and wish you could just be. Or you feel weighed down by burdens you've kept inside for so long that you need a safe space to share and be heard. Whatever you are going through, I want you to know that you are not alone and there is hope. Having been through my own healing journey, I focus on creating a safe empathic space to help clients feel understood as they are, so healing can happen. My hope is that you would leave each session feeling encouraged and better equipped to embrace whatever emerges next.
Anxiety, fear, and shame can make us feel trapped. Maybe you feel overwhelmed from striving to be perfect or pleasing people and wish you could just be. Or you feel weighed down by burdens you've kept inside for so long that you need a safe space to share and be heard. Whatever you are going through, I want you to know that you are not alone and there is hope. Having been through my own healing journey, I focus on creating a safe empathic space to help clients feel understood as they are, so healing can happen. My hope is that you would leave each session feeling encouraged and better equipped to embrace whatever emerges next.
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Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.