Therapists in Half Moon Bay, CA

Helping people to uncover the root cause of stress and how to manage it with the goal of living a happier life. I help people in a direct, positive & uplifting way, using various stress relief therapies along with the exploration of the subconscious through the use of clinical hypnotherapy. I believe that through education along with a focused therapeutic approach yields the most successful results & I am there every step of the way. Sessions range from 45 minutes to 1.5 hrs long, held in a caring & safe environment. At this time I am not currently accepting new clients however I update immediately when availability status changes.

Welcome! Do you often feel overwhelmed with all of life's demands? Are you repeating the same patterns over and over in your relationships or parenting style? Are you experiencing a major life transition and feel alone? Therapy is a helpful and courageous act to process the areas where we feel stuck in our lives. I'm Allison, an LCSW and I work with individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues and parenting challenges. With gentle support and understanding, I empower my clients to find healthy ways to cope with their stress and get to the root of their struggles.

As a caring & experienced psychotherapist, I listen carefully & respond honestly in person or by phone, FaceTime, zoom, Skype. Parental neglect or abuse leaves us with low self esteem, unresolved hurts & insufficient coping skills. Self criticism leads to painful and negative beliefs that cause depression and anxiety. We begin with the formative events in your life & your current issues. By drawing on family systems & psychodynamic principles, I use the latest interpersonal, cognitive & behavioral techniques with an informal and collaborative therapeutic approach that leads you toward greater self understanding & positive steps.

Attending to the health of your place and relationship with Nature enhances the health of your relationships with yourself and others, and supports living a good, purposeful, balanced path through Life. I enjoy helping people change by learning ways to improve these relationships, better handle the problems of life, and strive towards living fully and thriving. Mental and emotional wellbeing is actually quite simple: like physical health, it depends upon establishing and maintaining healthy routines. Together we explore your usual approaches to living, and determine ways for you to become more personally effective and resilient.

Rather than fixating on the problems, I help clients explore solution-focused pathways rooted in their strengths to move forward. I offer positive psychology coaching to help clients discover a deeper sense of meaning, purpose, and enjoyment in life. Positive psychology is “the science of happiness” and researches "what makes life worth living". Together, we go above fixing what already exists, spark new imagination, and design the wholehearted life that you aspire to have. With a compassionate approach, I empower clients to get “unstuck”, remove potential barriers, and navigate new approaches to cultivate a more vibrant future.

Sometimes life brings challenges that require us to learn and grow in unforeseen ways. These challenges can take the form of an illness in ourselves or a loved one, death, the loss of dreams held dearly, and trials that are part of living and maturing. I work collaboratively with individuals, families, and couples to help them overcome the stressful events they face.

Greetings! Welcome to Therapy with Cori! I help clients bravely journey toward living life as their most authentic Self. I work with adult individuals (18+), couples, and families (with kids old enough to participate in talk therapy). You may be looking for: conflict resolution, communication skills, ridding of resentments, learning to forgive self/others, finding motivation, or digging deeper to find out how and why you are the way you are. Perhaps you struggle with: anxiety, fear, depression, stagnation, confidence, parenting skills, T/trauma, or relationship issues with: spouse/partner, family, friend/s, coworker/s, boss, etc.

**Please see DrJerryBakka.com for more information. Therapy is a collaboration with my clients to ensure a safe, non-judgmental place to explore feelings, concerns, patterns, and options. My psychodynamic and CBT perspectives look at current difficulties through exploration of past and present experiences. I work with people brand new to therapy but have also been the psychologist to many therapists. Vast experience allows me to draw upon 30 years of work in hospitals and private practice. To begin, I help clients articulate expectations for therapy so that together we can create a positive, productive therapeutic relationship.

My ideal client is anyone who is willing and interested to understand themselves more fully. S/he will see therapy as a potentially long term process leading towards a more fulfilling and full life. S/he will be open to including spiritual inquiry at various points of the therapy as appropriate.

We all need a safe place to unpack stress and explore unhealthy patterns in order to create the meaningful changes we want in our lives. I encourage clients to approach therapy with an open and curious mind. For my part, you can expect compassion, collaboration and an unwavering authenticity in each session - with a healthy dose of humor when welcomed.

I am a certified Jungian psychoanalyst, offering in-depth psychodynamic therapy to people motivated to address underlying reasons for their struggles. The presenting concern for most regards relationships. We have come to find that symptoms of anxiety and depression are usually rooted in relationships with primary attachment figures. Hidden wounds may manifest as life-long beliefs that you are damaged, overly sensitive, unhealthy, and have poor judgement. On the one hand you may be quite accomplished, socially and professionally, but deep inside you may suspect that you are irrevocably broken, eternally confused, and unlovable.

We have all experienced difficult transitions in our lives which create feelings of anxiety, fear, loneliness, anger or sadness. Developing new ways of coping, or new ways of looking at values and beliefs, can help us transcend these feelings and create new opportunities for peace and meaning in our lives. I am compassionate and nonjudgmental, with an informal and interactive style. I am interested in your spiritual framework as it may pertain to values and beliefs which are helpful or harmful, and I often use humor as a means to maintain safety and balance in our work together.

I welcome you to my practice of Embracing Transition. I support you during your difficult situation to see the possibilities when you cannot. I have worked successfully with adults and families for over 30 years focusing on parenting, co-parenting, divorce, and grief. My experience includes working with severe mental health conditions for 25 years. Since 2015 I have worked with individuals with chronic medical conditions.

We've all seen the stereotypical therapists on TV, but that's not what you'll find with me. I am a down-to-earth person, which is reflected in my approach as a therapist. Compassion, warmth, and believe it or not, humor is what you will experience in our work together. You first must feel comfortable with your therapist for the experience to be successful.

Whether you are struggling with a difficult relationship or life has brought you down an unwanted path, I help people to get in touch with their own inner ability to bounce back from challenges through self-awareness and finding blocks to your personal happiness. To me, the most important aspect of therapy is the personal bond we will develop together which will help you with all aspects of your life. I have experience working with children, teens, parents, and families, as well as individuals.

My approach helps people find their own way via self reflection, self care and self compassion. I have over 12 years of experience working with adults and youth dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, eating disorders, BPD. The modalities used include trauma informed CBT, EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, CBT and DBT. In my practice, I create a safe and trusting environment, providing people with the emotional support needed to overcome challenging times and make positive adjustments to be and feel your best.

Deciding to see a psychotherapist takes courage. Good news, psychotherapy regularly delivers relief and positive change. My approach to treatment rests in the belief that people are doing the best that they know how, in the moment, and that we all desire to move to a healthier state when possible. As a professional psychologist, I specialize in helping people achieve their desire to move into a healthier state by reducing suffering and increasing wellbeing.

I have over 15 years of licensed, clinical experience working with individuals, families and children. My approach is curious, reflective and skills based. I hold a nonjudgmental and authentic stance. I specialize in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy. My main areas of clinical focus includes; couples and marriage counseling, supporting families with youth coping with emotional and behavioral issues and supporting individuals with ADHD, anxiety, depression and/or unresolved trauma.

Whether you are experiencing an acute personal crisis or seeking more general self examination, therapy can be an excellent way to obtain clarity and relief. Together we will explore the personal factors contributing to your distress, develop a better understanding of healthy and unhealthy patterns of dealing with your problems, and learn adaptive ways to cope. My goal is to help you increase your skills and enable you to successfully manage your current and future challenges.