Therapists in Lafayette, CA

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Denise A Chmiel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Lafayette, CA 94549  (Online Only)
I offer client-centered therapy to adults, older adults and adolescents who are experiencing distress, relationship conflict, sadness, loneliness or who are stuck in situations that feel hopeless. I offer a safe space and encourage my clients to talk about their lives, process their thoughts and feelings, and find clarity and peace of mind so that they can move forward and be their best selves. I believe that everyone does the best that they can do, and they often want to do better or feel better.
I offer client-centered therapy to adults, older adults and adolescents who are experiencing distress, relationship conflict, sadness, loneliness or who are stuck in situations that feel hopeless. I offer a safe space and encourage my clients to talk about their lives, process their thoughts and feelings, and find clarity and peace of mind so that they can move forward and be their best selves. I believe that everyone does the best that they can do, and they often want to do better or feel better.
(925) 448-9006 View (925) 448-9006
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Lydia Wang Koerner
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
Finding a therapist who is a good match for your needs is the most important first step. I am honored that you are reading my profile. I am an empathetic neurodiversity (ND) -affirming therapist. Many ND individuals feel misunderstood and overwhelmed. Studies have shown that mental health conditions like anxiety and depression have a higher prevalence among ND people. I work to make you feel understood and supported. Whether you are coping with challenges that affect your school, work, or relationships, or whether you are supporting a child or teen who faces developmental, behavioral, or emotional challenges, I am here for you. 中英双语
Finding a therapist who is a good match for your needs is the most important first step. I am honored that you are reading my profile. I am an empathetic neurodiversity (ND) -affirming therapist. Many ND individuals feel misunderstood and overwhelmed. Studies have shown that mental health conditions like anxiety and depression have a higher prevalence among ND people. I work to make you feel understood and supported. Whether you are coping with challenges that affect your school, work, or relationships, or whether you are supporting a child or teen who faces developmental, behavioral, or emotional challenges, I am here for you. 中英双语
(925) 684-6926 x3 View (925) 684-6926 x3
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Raj Patel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Lafayette, CA 94549
I spent 20+ years in Finance/Professional Services before doing a 180 and becoming a Psychotherapist. I was looking to do more meaningful/rewarding work, and I definitely found it! Every individual is unique, and I work to come to a deep understanding of my clients so that they can achieve the change and find the peace that they are seeking. We live high-stress lives, and it is easy to become overwhelmed at times and feel stuck. You aren't alone if you are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, work stress, substance abuse, or any other issues.
I spent 20+ years in Finance/Professional Services before doing a 180 and becoming a Psychotherapist. I was looking to do more meaningful/rewarding work, and I definitely found it! Every individual is unique, and I work to come to a deep understanding of my clients so that they can achieve the change and find the peace that they are seeking. We live high-stress lives, and it is easy to become overwhelmed at times and feel stuck. You aren't alone if you are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, work stress, substance abuse, or any other issues.
(925) 476-0762 View (925) 476-0762
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Colette M. Bischer-Choate
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
It takes courage and awareness to seek therapy. If you are experiencing depression or anxiety, difficult relationships (past or present) or going through a life transition I may be able to help. Together we will work to determine whether this will be short-term solution focused treatment or more long-term, deeper work. We will build a safe place for you to experience yourself and help you to identify your strengths as well as areas of challenge. A place that is yours to receive the care you need.
It takes courage and awareness to seek therapy. If you are experiencing depression or anxiety, difficult relationships (past or present) or going through a life transition I may be able to help. Together we will work to determine whether this will be short-term solution focused treatment or more long-term, deeper work. We will build a safe place for you to experience yourself and help you to identify your strengths as well as areas of challenge. A place that is yours to receive the care you need.
(925) 204-3981 View (925) 204-3981
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Celine Williams Thea Integrative Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
You have the power to harness your unique experiences and strengths to truly thrive, and I can show you how. Hi, my name is Celine, and I will support your in-depth self learning to embrace the joy of your individuality. Taking a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach, I will meet you in your stage of healing to empower you to integrate and understand your formative life experiences. If you feel that your lifestyle or mental health is not matching who you would like to become, I can guide you there. Together, we will make a plan to help you imagine and achieve your most Authentic Self and live a fulfilling life.
You have the power to harness your unique experiences and strengths to truly thrive, and I can show you how. Hi, my name is Celine, and I will support your in-depth self learning to embrace the joy of your individuality. Taking a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach, I will meet you in your stage of healing to empower you to integrate and understand your formative life experiences. If you feel that your lifestyle or mental health is not matching who you would like to become, I can guide you there. Together, we will make a plan to help you imagine and achieve your most Authentic Self and live a fulfilling life.
(925) 722-5853 View (925) 722-5853
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Erica Fawn Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
15 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
Parenting can be the hardest job in the world and I am here to help. Do you have a difficult teenager? Is your child having trouble in High School? Has your family experienced divorce, remarriage, or difficulties with co-parenting? These types of issues have become very common and it is normal to need some help coping with them. I have many years experience working with children and their families and as a parent I can relate to the difficulties that arise each day. The decision to start therapy can be difficult because you may feel that you have already tried everything or you wonder if this will really help.
Parenting can be the hardest job in the world and I am here to help. Do you have a difficult teenager? Is your child having trouble in High School? Has your family experienced divorce, remarriage, or difficulties with co-parenting? These types of issues have become very common and it is normal to need some help coping with them. I have many years experience working with children and their families and as a parent I can relate to the difficulties that arise each day. The decision to start therapy can be difficult because you may feel that you have already tried everything or you wonder if this will really help.
(925) 281-3551 View (925) 281-3551
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Cynthia Cutshall
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Lafayette, CA 94549  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Psychotherapy can alleviate psychological pain, help you know yourself better, and create opportunities to build healthier relationships. We will work together to get to know you, paying attention to your cultural context. This endeavor can bring to your awareness important unnoticed or unnamed patterns that have been causing you pain or difficulty. Most importantly, sharing your story with someone who empathizes can bring great relief.
Psychotherapy can alleviate psychological pain, help you know yourself better, and create opportunities to build healthier relationships. We will work together to get to know you, paying attention to your cultural context. This endeavor can bring to your awareness important unnoticed or unnamed patterns that have been causing you pain or difficulty. Most importantly, sharing your story with someone who empathizes can bring great relief.
(925) 297-6528 View (925) 297-6528
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Maidah L Chughtai
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Lafayette, CA 94549
I believe in the intrinsic goodness of all people and that each one of us has the potential to achieve our best self. Through therapy I support clients form a deeper understanding of themselves and their patterns of interaction with the world and people around them. My aim is to assist them in discovering the root of their day-to-day challenges and work from within to bring a positive change in their lives. This includes challenges with stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships (couples and families), and parenting. I also love working with children of all ages (3-18).
I believe in the intrinsic goodness of all people and that each one of us has the potential to achieve our best self. Through therapy I support clients form a deeper understanding of themselves and their patterns of interaction with the world and people around them. My aim is to assist them in discovering the root of their day-to-day challenges and work from within to bring a positive change in their lives. This includes challenges with stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships (couples and families), and parenting. I also love working with children of all ages (3-18).
(925) 666-7925 View (925) 666-7925
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Julia Brochstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
As your psychotherapist, I will listen to your unique lived experience. My approach is direct, client-centered, and prioritizes cultural sensitivity. While the majority of my practice focuses on improving one's relationship with food and body, I also collaborate with parents of teens in recovery from disordered eating, and people who struggle to cope with trauma, anxiety, or depressed mood. In your course of treatment we can navigate issues such as low self-esteem, perfectionism, body image distress, family issues and disordered eating behaviors. I will help you feel confident, safe and empowered in your body and in your life.
As your psychotherapist, I will listen to your unique lived experience. My approach is direct, client-centered, and prioritizes cultural sensitivity. While the majority of my practice focuses on improving one's relationship with food and body, I also collaborate with parents of teens in recovery from disordered eating, and people who struggle to cope with trauma, anxiety, or depressed mood. In your course of treatment we can navigate issues such as low self-esteem, perfectionism, body image distress, family issues and disordered eating behaviors. I will help you feel confident, safe and empowered in your body and in your life.
(925) 319-6181 View (925) 319-6181
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Inspired Mind Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, JD, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
"Many Bay Area dual income and professional families struggle with the pressures of maintaining their lifestyles and helping their children succeed in school. Many suffer from anxiety, depression, relationship issues that are directly related to the challenges they face daily. As a former lawyer, hi-tech marketing director, and a first-time parent later in life, I am intimately familiar with these challenges. When I began practicing as a therapist, I knew I wanted to apply my life experience to help inspire busy professionals to work through the challenges, transitions, and struggles of living and thriving in the Bay Area."
"Many Bay Area dual income and professional families struggle with the pressures of maintaining their lifestyles and helping their children succeed in school. Many suffer from anxiety, depression, relationship issues that are directly related to the challenges they face daily. As a former lawyer, hi-tech marketing director, and a first-time parent later in life, I am intimately familiar with these challenges. When I began practicing as a therapist, I knew I wanted to apply my life experience to help inspire busy professionals to work through the challenges, transitions, and struggles of living and thriving in the Bay Area."
(925) 402-4024 View (925) 402-4024
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Ann Steiner
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified
Lafayette, CA 94549  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
It has been my good fortune to work with adult clients who want to make changes in how they view themselves, and deepen their relationships with others. I love leading therapy groups, the ideal antidote for isolation: couples therapy with clients who want to work on improving or clarifying their relationship needs, adults dealing with life challenges such as chronic illness, depression, and hidden disabilities.
It has been my good fortune to work with adult clients who want to make changes in how they view themselves, and deepen their relationships with others. I love leading therapy groups, the ideal antidote for isolation: couples therapy with clients who want to work on improving or clarifying their relationship needs, adults dealing with life challenges such as chronic illness, depression, and hidden disabilities.
(925) 231-9087 View (925) 231-9087
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Charlene Bianchi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Lafayette, CA 94549
Are you dealing with high stress, grief, loss, trauma? Have you been experiencing anxiety, trouble sleeping, feeling depressed or overwhelmed? Would you like to gain control over the fear, anxiety, stress, or trauma? Would you like to develop strong coping skills to empower yourself & build confidence & self-esteem? Depression and PTSD don't always look the way described in media. If something feels off, you just don't feel like yourself, your mood has changed, energy is low, or you feel hopeless please reach out for a free consultation. We can create a customized treatment plan to address your specific areas of concern.
Are you dealing with high stress, grief, loss, trauma? Have you been experiencing anxiety, trouble sleeping, feeling depressed or overwhelmed? Would you like to gain control over the fear, anxiety, stress, or trauma? Would you like to develop strong coping skills to empower yourself & build confidence & self-esteem? Depression and PTSD don't always look the way described in media. If something feels off, you just don't feel like yourself, your mood has changed, energy is low, or you feel hopeless please reach out for a free consultation. We can create a customized treatment plan to address your specific areas of concern.
(925) 403-4780 View (925) 403-4780
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Andria Marie Cremolini
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
I specialize in working with preteens, teens and young adults with eating disorders, depression and mood disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, and trauma. I am passionate about working with individuals who want to foster a greater sense of self compassion, to improve self worth and body image, or to work to develop more satisfying relationships with others. I work collaboratively and from a strength-based perspective to aide in the development of skills that allow you to live a full and more meaningful life. My therapeutic style is warm, engaging and respectful.
I specialize in working with preteens, teens and young adults with eating disorders, depression and mood disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, and trauma. I am passionate about working with individuals who want to foster a greater sense of self compassion, to improve self worth and body image, or to work to develop more satisfying relationships with others. I work collaboratively and from a strength-based perspective to aide in the development of skills that allow you to live a full and more meaningful life. My therapeutic style is warm, engaging and respectful.
(925) 297-6627 View (925) 297-6627
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Angela Ristow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Lafayette, CA 94549
I work primarily with adults who are managing change and transitions, depression/anxiety, relationship concerns including divorce, women’s issues, parenting support, and grief/loss.
I work primarily with adults who are managing change and transitions, depression/anxiety, relationship concerns including divorce, women’s issues, parenting support, and grief/loss.
(925) 268-7459 View (925) 268-7459
Clare Ames-Klein
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Lafayette, CA 94549
I have worked as a clinical psychologist for over 20 years in the Bay area. My practice is diverse because I like to work with a wide range of individuals and issues. I see adults, adolescents and couples with a broad range of psychological and relationship problems. I have special interest in relationship issues, woman's issues, parenting and health-related problems, including catastrophic illness.
I have worked as a clinical psychologist for over 20 years in the Bay area. My practice is diverse because I like to work with a wide range of individuals and issues. I see adults, adolescents and couples with a broad range of psychological and relationship problems. I have special interest in relationship issues, woman's issues, parenting and health-related problems, including catastrophic illness.
(925) 308-5644 View (925) 308-5644
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Shohreh Schmuecker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Lafayette, CA 94549  (Online Only)
Often when we go through difficult points in our life, we may first try to think our way through it and rationalize. Or we may avoid thinking about it altogether, distracting ourselves. It can be hard to turn towards something that feels emotionally painful and sometimes it can feel overwhelming, especially when we feel we have to manage it on our own. The idea of seeing a therapist could feel intimidating because there could be beliefs around needing to push through internal defenses. I believe that defenses are important and are to be respected, they are what has helped us get here and are important tools to keep us feeling safe.
Often when we go through difficult points in our life, we may first try to think our way through it and rationalize. Or we may avoid thinking about it altogether, distracting ourselves. It can be hard to turn towards something that feels emotionally painful and sometimes it can feel overwhelming, especially when we feel we have to manage it on our own. The idea of seeing a therapist could feel intimidating because there could be beliefs around needing to push through internal defenses. I believe that defenses are important and are to be respected, they are what has helped us get here and are important tools to keep us feeling safe.
(925) 258-2834 View (925) 258-2834
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Felix Moreau
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFT
6 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
Therapy is an incubator for change. It's where you workshop how to initiate it, and digest the changes that have happened. As a therapist, I am 'issue agnostic' and willing to work with most challenges. What's important is your desire to create a change, and readiness to collaborate with someone to create it. Equally vital to me, as a therapist, is that you feel actively heard — something sorely missing for many of us. I feel that we need to be heard and our experience recognized, before we can move on to any sort of change.
Therapy is an incubator for change. It's where you workshop how to initiate it, and digest the changes that have happened. As a therapist, I am 'issue agnostic' and willing to work with most challenges. What's important is your desire to create a change, and readiness to collaborate with someone to create it. Equally vital to me, as a therapist, is that you feel actively heard — something sorely missing for many of us. I feel that we need to be heard and our experience recognized, before we can move on to any sort of change.
(925) 403-4566 View (925) 403-4566
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Lee Marchesani
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
In a warm, genuine, and respectful environment, I help clients to alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress, create and maintain satisfying relationships, work through issues of grief and loss, trauma, and resolve the often-debilitating symptoms of PTSD. I am experienced in helping clients resolve family of origin problems, relational and family issues, and enhancing communication skills. In collaboration with clients, I use a variety of techniques tailored to meet clients' needs and to help clients achieve their goals. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing).
In a warm, genuine, and respectful environment, I help clients to alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress, create and maintain satisfying relationships, work through issues of grief and loss, trauma, and resolve the often-debilitating symptoms of PTSD. I am experienced in helping clients resolve family of origin problems, relational and family issues, and enhancing communication skills. In collaboration with clients, I use a variety of techniques tailored to meet clients' needs and to help clients achieve their goals. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing).
(855) 520-7673 View (855) 520-7673
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Dawn Shifreen-Pomerantz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, Psychoa
Verified
Lafayette, CA 94549
I believe patients come to us because they feel grief, anxiety, depression and traumatized or alienated from themselves and others. The suffering you experience comes in many forms and you do not always have the words to say what you feel. I specialize in working with adults and adolescents whom have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, creative blocks, ADHD, chronic somatic pains and/or are experiencing grief and loss. I also work with couples and families. I have a specialization in expressive arts therapy and sandtray for those who may have difficulty expressing their feelings, memories and experiences through verbal means.
I believe patients come to us because they feel grief, anxiety, depression and traumatized or alienated from themselves and others. The suffering you experience comes in many forms and you do not always have the words to say what you feel. I specialize in working with adults and adolescents whom have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, creative blocks, ADHD, chronic somatic pains and/or are experiencing grief and loss. I also work with couples and families. I have a specialization in expressive arts therapy and sandtray for those who may have difficulty expressing their feelings, memories and experiences through verbal means.
(925) 263-6612 View (925) 263-6612
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Alejandra Haro-Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
Our everyday life challenges may feel overwhelming, and you may want to learn new techniques to manage difficult times to alleviate those challenges. Searching for a therapist to work with in partnership to process life challenges is essential and can also be overwhelming. Considering me as your therapist, I want you to know that I am committed to listening and validating your experience and emotions. I want to acknowledge the strength and courage it takes to make the first step in connecting to therapy services. Everyone can change, grow, and build resilience at their own pace in an empathetic and non-judgmental environment.
Our everyday life challenges may feel overwhelming, and you may want to learn new techniques to manage difficult times to alleviate those challenges. Searching for a therapist to work with in partnership to process life challenges is essential and can also be overwhelming. Considering me as your therapist, I want you to know that I am committed to listening and validating your experience and emotions. I want to acknowledge the strength and courage it takes to make the first step in connecting to therapy services. Everyone can change, grow, and build resilience at their own pace in an empathetic and non-judgmental environment.
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Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.