Therapists in Mill Valley, CA

Navigating relationship complexities within diverse cultural backgrounds? Struggling with communication, intimacy, or connecting amidst differing expectations? I specialize in identifying core issues hindering understanding and reducing stressors related to communication and boundaries. Whether you're an immigrant, bicultural, or part of a diverse family, my trauma-informed approach integrates various techniques to foster enduring connections and celebrate diversity within and outside your relationships. Let's embark on a journey towards sustainable, meaningful connections together.

Thought leader in mental health and high performance Assistance in Performance and Sport Psychology. If you're struggling with mood disorders (i.e. anxiety & depression), sports injuries, trauma and PTSD and WRITERS with blocks or focus difficulties, then, I'm a psychologist that can help you. Benefit from my 30 years of experience as a clinical and sport psychologist, we will work together to help you to improve your work or general life and/or sport experience.

I combine LENS Neurofeedback with ancient wisdom, warmth and caring. Are you longing for someone positive to talk to who cares and understands? Someone who has experience with anxiety, ADHD, head trauma, PTSD, depression and finding your place in life and love? I can hold your issues and teach you mindfulness which brings happiness and relief. Days, evenings, some insurance.

I offer therapy for women experiencing issues with anxiety, panic attacks, ADHD, and trauma. I also offer testing for men and women for ADHD, Autism, and clarifying diagnoses. Perhaps you're struggling to do daily activities because anxiety gets in the way, or you live in fear of experiencing panic attacks or trauma triggers. Or maybe you're so disorganized, you're struggling to complete important tasks. I will meet you exactly where you are in your journey, providing a compassionate and safe environment where we work together to process your experiences and develop the tools needed to relieve stress and live life more fully.

Growing up, we are exposed to many spoken and unspoken messages about our inherent worth, and what it takes to secure love and approval in our families and cultures. These self-beliefs, often unconscious to us, manifest in our nonverbal body language: the way we walk, talk, and own space in the world.

"Truly, it is in darkness that one finds the light, so when we are in sorrow, then this light is nearest of all to us." - Meister Echkart. I am an integral psychotherapist who specializes in working with adult individuals and couples. My approach is person-centered, and I believe that clients benefit most from the truth that they, themselves, discover. My training is grounded in transpersonal psychotherapy, which is informed by depth psychology, existential/humanistic perspectives, and perennial philosophy.

Common themes that I address in my practice are anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, obsessive thoughts, PTSD/ trauma, LGBTQ+, gender & identity concerns, substance use & addiction, grief & loss, and anger, intimacy and sexuality. I take an integral approach to support my clients with exploring the connections that are not readily seen. I listen very deeply to what you want and encourage you to take steps to obtain that.

I take an active role in helping you find your way back onto a path of meaningful direction. While I respect the need to create space and allow for silence and trust building I also don't sit on the side lines. I am there to help you find out what it is that is "wrong" and provide evidence based modalities or paths out of that particular issue. I like using the tools of cognitive behavioral therapy while also helping a person find kindness for themselves in identifying where the problem patterns originated. I have expertise in grief, couples work, recovery and co-dependency as well anxiety and depression. See my website for more.

My objective is to make your life better now and into the future. Therapists helped me over the years, taught and inspired me to become one. I pivoted to my career as a therapist 16 years after earning a B.A. in Economics at University of Chicago. I earned my LCSW at Smith College. I'm a mother of two and a first-generation child of immigrants. In my practice I want you to make the most of your time with me. I work with a range of clients, from executives to college students. My office is tucked into hills and trees. Clients are from my town, Mill Valley, Sausalito, Kentfield, Tiburon, San Francisco and the South Bay. I Zoom too.

Therapist providing telehealth services to individuals, teens and young adults. Life can feel overwhelming at times and sometimes we need a little help. Whether due to a lack of meaning in your life, feeling like you are not enough, or struggling with anxiety, depression, or difficult memories from the past, therapy can help. Therapy is a process in which we connect to our deeper selves to create meaningful changes that will work to move you toward wholeness and connection. I am here to join you on that journey as we work together to bring more understanding, peace, meaning, and function to your life and relationships.

Talking to someone who truly listens can be life-changing. You may have clear ideas about what is troubling you or a general sense that things could be better. I work well with people who are motivated to to deepen self-understanding. My approach is collaborative, exploring new ways of thinking while attending to underlying feelings. Working together, you can gain more freedom in your life and have more satisfaction in areas of self-esteem, relationships, work and play.

I take a systemic, whole-person in-context view to my work. My approach is not one-size-fits-all, rather, we build our plan of care together. Your input on how we work together and where we go with that work is a huge part of the process. I openly acknowledge the inherent power dynamic in the therapeutic relationship, and work to shift that into true relational work - we work as a team. I strive to help you discover your innate capacity to heal, to grow, and am explicit about the methods I use in session to help bring about this capacity. Consent and open dialogue are essential to our work together.

Wholeness, Celebration, Joy, Dignity, Compassion are fundamental qualities of a life truly lived. Discovering who we are is our birthright. But we must walk our path to discover ourselves and go on the hero and heroine’s journey that asks us to step into the unknown, relinquish the things we know we must let go of and claim the truth we know is ours. By being our unique selves, our lives flourish and the world is a better place. Making your dreams come alive means being uniquely you. You’ll be able to say, This is my life, I’m taking it seriously and enjoying it! And yes, you can learn to say out loud and mean it: I love myself!

I love working as a therapist and find that I am deeply fulfilled working with clients on any of life's many complexities. I am an active and engaged therapist who seeks to truly understand and connect with each of my clients, regardless of whatever challenges and conflicts they are facing and attempting to resolve. My purpose as a therapist is best served when I am being myself: straightforward and direct, curious and compassionate, and deeply engaged and connected. The primary focus of my work is with couples and individuals of any sexual orientation and relationship style.

My style is collaborative, compassionate and non formulaic. Together, we decide what the issues are and how to tackle them. A special focus of my practice is with creative's and culturally diverse people. Besides teaching clients new skills to overcome their feelings of depression, anxiety, trauma or low self-esteem, I am also trained as a master career coach and can help you find greater meaning in your career choices or achieve success in your job search or in improving your work relationships.

We are a group of therapists and associate clinicians who are here to help - couples, families, individuals and teens. We offer both in-person and virtual therapy for concerns related to anxiety, depression, self-harm, sexuality (and sex!), relational distress and betrayal trauma, childhood trauma recovery (of all kinds), life transitions, struggles with addiction (from any and everything), impacts of social media and meeting the challenge and pressures of modern life - and much more! You can meet and learn more about our amazing team of therapists at www.delarosapsychotherapists.com

Dr. Vertin specializes in modern-day relationships with self and others. Her work helps people thrive by revolutionizing how people think about health and relationship and thus, how they function. Vanessa's specializations are integral health, coupling relationships, and life transitions/stress. Other areas in which she has extensive training and therapeutic experience include: freedom and intimacy dynamics, marriage and other relationship forms, survivors of abuse, anxiety and depression, issues of elders and their families, aging & death, developmental issues, PTSD, and women’s issues.

I help individuals and couples move past stuck points, ease anxiety and depression, heal past hurts and trauma, and transform relationship challenges. My style is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative, reflecting my commitment that therapy be a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel seen and understood. I work relationally, bringing my authentic self to our meetings, and offer gentle yet directive support that can help you address both day-to-day challenges as well as the deeper layers that lead to lasting change.

I am available for telehealth appointments with current clients and those who have worked with me in the past.