Psychoanalytic Therapists in Moraga, CA
My clinical approach is informed by Jungian psychoanalytic, decolonial feminist, liberatory, and emancipatory perspectives.
The call to undergo therapy is both deeply personal and unique to the individual or couple who seeks it. It often requires confrontation with the deepest parts of oneself and the courage to embrace the unknown. I strongly believe in the transformative potential of the therapeutic process and the importance of deep relating. Through the use of dream work, imagery, somatic awareness, and storytelling, my goal is to co-create a safe and empathic environment where individuals are seen, heard, and empowered.
My clinical approach is informed by Jungian psychoanalytic, decolonial feminist, liberatory, and emancipatory perspectives.
The call to undergo therapy is both deeply personal and unique to the individual or couple who seeks it. It often requires confrontation with the deepest parts of oneself and the courage to embrace the unknown. I strongly believe in the transformative potential of the therapeutic process and the importance of deep relating. Through the use of dream work, imagery, somatic awareness, and storytelling, my goal is to co-create a safe and empathic environment where individuals are seen, heard, and empowered.
I'd like to offer you a safe, tranquil space to talk and explore yourself, your life, and your needs. Do you find yourself having difficulty in coping with life's stressors or transitions? Change can be scary, but adapting is possible. Are you struggling with anxious or depressive thoughts? While this mindset can be overwhelming, it can be uplifted with support and coping skills. Positive change requires addressing these concerns, and even past concerns, to move forward. You are not alone in the journey of healing and self-discovery; I am here for you to provide support and guidance.
I'd like to offer you a safe, tranquil space to talk and explore yourself, your life, and your needs. Do you find yourself having difficulty in coping with life's stressors or transitions? Change can be scary, but adapting is possible. Are you struggling with anxious or depressive thoughts? While this mindset can be overwhelming, it can be uplifted with support and coping skills. Positive change requires addressing these concerns, and even past concerns, to move forward. You are not alone in the journey of healing and self-discovery; I am here for you to provide support and guidance.
There are many reasons to seek therapy, and my goal is to help you reach yours as quickly as possible. As a down-to-earth, experienced therapist, I use proven, client-centered approaches, including CBT, Brainspotting, IFS, and Mindfulness, tailored to your needs. With over 18 years in the field, my expertise and compassionate approach create a safe space for healing. Clients choose me for my ability to foster strong, trusting relationships and for helping them make meaningful, lasting changes. Together, we’ll create a plan that works for you.
There are many reasons to seek therapy, and my goal is to help you reach yours as quickly as possible. As a down-to-earth, experienced therapist, I use proven, client-centered approaches, including CBT, Brainspotting, IFS, and Mindfulness, tailored to your needs. With over 18 years in the field, my expertise and compassionate approach create a safe space for healing. Clients choose me for my ability to foster strong, trusting relationships and for helping them make meaningful, lasting changes. Together, we’ll create a plan that works for you.
Whether your child or you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, or trauma, I know how difficult it is when no one understands why you feel the way you do – not even yourself. But you don't have to suffer alone. In fact, you don't have to keep suffering at all! I'm here to meet your child, teen, or you wherever you are, to look at the thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and experiences that are causing pain in your life, to dive a little deeper so we can heal the root of the issues you're facing, so you can create true healing, and growth in your relationships and life.
Whether your child or you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, or trauma, I know how difficult it is when no one understands why you feel the way you do – not even yourself. But you don't have to suffer alone. In fact, you don't have to keep suffering at all! I'm here to meet your child, teen, or you wherever you are, to look at the thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and experiences that are causing pain in your life, to dive a little deeper so we can heal the root of the issues you're facing, so you can create true healing, and growth in your relationships and life.
Everyone has challenges and battles to fight. A pain-free life is not always possible. Even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s difficulties. Whether you struggle with depression, grief, anxiety, or other issues, you should know there is hope for better tomorrows.
Everyone has challenges and battles to fight. A pain-free life is not always possible. Even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s difficulties. Whether you struggle with depression, grief, anxiety, or other issues, you should know there is hope for better tomorrows.
Katie Malone, TheraThrive Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you, or your child, struggle with intense emotions? Do either of you spend time feeling alone and searching for meaning? Maybe you find it difficult to increase your sense of self-worth, and wonder what to do? If any of these questions resonate with you, then you have come to the right place. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (99859) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (4606), and I genuinely enjoy and feel honored to work with each of my clients, and provide them with the support they need to meet their goals.
Do you, or your child, struggle with intense emotions? Do either of you spend time feeling alone and searching for meaning? Maybe you find it difficult to increase your sense of self-worth, and wonder what to do? If any of these questions resonate with you, then you have come to the right place. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (99859) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (4606), and I genuinely enjoy and feel honored to work with each of my clients, and provide them with the support they need to meet their goals.
I am a Psychoanalyst and also do psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
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 am a Psychoanalyst and also do psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
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.
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Something shifts when you feel truly seen, not analyzed or nudged toward a particular outcome, but genuinely met. That quality of connection is what I bring into every session, and is the foundation our work is built on. I work relationally, which means I bring myself into the room; my warmth, curiosity, and full attention. From this foundation we can begin to explore the parts of you that feel at odds with each other, old patterns that no longer serve you, and begin to listen to your nervous system where so much of our experience actually lives.
Something shifts when you feel truly seen, not analyzed or nudged toward a particular outcome, but genuinely met. That quality of connection is what I bring into every session, and is the foundation our work is built on. I work relationally, which means I bring myself into the room; my warmth, curiosity, and full attention. From this foundation we can begin to explore the parts of you that feel at odds with each other, old patterns that no longer serve you, and begin to listen to your nervous system where so much of our experience actually lives.
Are you feeling tired, overwhelmed, worried or just not yourself? As a seasoned clinician I help you navigate the heaviness that blocks your growth. Do you miss parts of yourself and tend to live in your mind? If you just want to feel better, and don’t know the why, let’s talk, let’s find a way together. You are smart, successful, busy, yet just not feeling right. That’s ok. You want to feel better because it’s too overwhelming. I can help - Mind, body, and soul. Licensed to supervise interns.
Are you feeling tired, overwhelmed, worried or just not yourself? As a seasoned clinician I help you navigate the heaviness that blocks your growth. Do you miss parts of yourself and tend to live in your mind? If you just want to feel better, and don’t know the why, let’s talk, let’s find a way together. You are smart, successful, busy, yet just not feeling right. That’s ok. You want to feel better because it’s too overwhelming. I can help - Mind, body, and soul. Licensed to supervise interns.
I am empathic and warm yet direct and challenging in our collaborative relationship. I provide a safe harbor from which to work and together we will identify ways in which your past is preventing you from living the life you want. Some of my hopes are that your tendency to be self-critical will soften and that you will become compassionate towards yourself; that you will gain positive coping skills to deal with stress and anxiety and to decrease perfectionistic tendencies and that you accomplish the goals that you have set for yourself. I will be your guide in this process.
I am empathic and warm yet direct and challenging in our collaborative relationship. I provide a safe harbor from which to work and together we will identify ways in which your past is preventing you from living the life you want. Some of my hopes are that your tendency to be self-critical will soften and that you will become compassionate towards yourself; that you will gain positive coping skills to deal with stress and anxiety and to decrease perfectionistic tendencies and that you accomplish the goals that you have set for yourself. I will be your guide in this process.
Perhaps you are struggling with your partner right now, having the same fight over and over again. Or longing for an intimate relationship and feeling frustrated in your search. Maybe you are struggling to find a greater sense of direction in life. I have extensive experience working with relationship issues, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and grief. My approach to therapy is to help people gain access to their truth and authenticity. Through a collaborative and active therapeutic relationship, I endeavor to help clients identify what they want in life and the barriers that may be standing in their way.
Perhaps you are struggling with your partner right now, having the same fight over and over again. Or longing for an intimate relationship and feeling frustrated in your search. Maybe you are struggling to find a greater sense of direction in life. I have extensive experience working with relationship issues, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and grief. My approach to therapy is to help people gain access to their truth and authenticity. Through a collaborative and active therapeutic relationship, I endeavor to help clients identify what they want in life and the barriers that may be standing in their way.
Coming to therapy can be a confusing and vulnerable endeavor. Even those who appear functional can carry loneliness, anxiety, and shame. Many of us long for closer connection and a way of living that feels more authentic, yet feel stuck in ways that are hard to understand or change on our own. I see these struggles not simply as symptoms to be fixed, but as meaningful expressions of your inner world and your history. My work centers on creating a warm, grounded space where you can slow down and explore your relationships to yourself and others, your feelings, and your biggest struggles.
Coming to therapy can be a confusing and vulnerable endeavor. Even those who appear functional can carry loneliness, anxiety, and shame. Many of us long for closer connection and a way of living that feels more authentic, yet feel stuck in ways that are hard to understand or change on our own. I see these struggles not simply as symptoms to be fixed, but as meaningful expressions of your inner world and your history. My work centers on creating a warm, grounded space where you can slow down and explore your relationships to yourself and others, your feelings, and your biggest struggles.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or weighed down by depression and unsure where to turn? Hi there, I’m Martha. I have been in practice for the last 11 years. I aim to provide patient-centered therapy, focusing on your strengths and empowering you to work through various levels of symptoms such as depression and anxiety. I value developing a trusted therapeutic relationship with my clients. At Crosstown Psychology in Sacramento, my communication style and approach emphasize empathy, creating a non-judgmental environment, and helping bring the best version of you to the forefront.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or weighed down by depression and unsure where to turn? Hi there, I’m Martha. I have been in practice for the last 11 years. I aim to provide patient-centered therapy, focusing on your strengths and empowering you to work through various levels of symptoms such as depression and anxiety. I value developing a trusted therapeutic relationship with my clients. At Crosstown Psychology in Sacramento, my communication style and approach emphasize empathy, creating a non-judgmental environment, and helping bring the best version of you to the forefront.
I believe it’s a privilege working in the field of psychology and with humans of all ages from infancy to geriatrics. Some of my psychological expertise include human development, traumas, mood disorders, forensics as well as various ranges of other mental, emotional, and behavioral issues. I believe that humans are experts in their lived experiences. It is my privilege to learn from humans and imagine/interpret their situations, challenges, or concerns and offer psychoeducation in support of reducing disruptive/negative lifor issues and lessons
I believe it’s a privilege working in the field of psychology and with humans of all ages from infancy to geriatrics. Some of my psychological expertise include human development, traumas, mood disorders, forensics as well as various ranges of other mental, emotional, and behavioral issues. I believe that humans are experts in their lived experiences. It is my privilege to learn from humans and imagine/interpret their situations, challenges, or concerns and offer psychoeducation in support of reducing disruptive/negative lifor issues and lessons
I have an eclectic therapeutic approach clinically; psychoanalytic and relational theories inform my thinking.
Clinically, I use a psychodynamic approach and cognitive behavioral techniques. I also may employ coaching methods to help with career and work-related issues. Additionally, I use mind-body techniques to help learn how to reduce your stress level and self-regulate emotions and your physical self.
I have an eclectic therapeutic approach clinically; psychoanalytic and relational theories inform my thinking.
Clinically, I use a psychodynamic approach and cognitive behavioral techniques. I also may employ coaching methods to help with career and work-related issues. Additionally, I use mind-body techniques to help learn how to reduce your stress level and self-regulate emotions and your physical self.
My approach is depth-oriented, psychoanalytic and relational, which means I think immediate distress is alleviated when the whole person and their lived experience is truly considered in the context of a sustained therapeutic relationship.
My work with you begins with the recognition that it takes courage to seek help. You may have questions about why you feel the way you feel and why you do the things you do. I believe you are not defined by your symptoms. Whether you struggle with love, work, or relationships, whether you are in crisis or you have received a mental health diagnosis, I believe that your true desires, conflicts, and needs are meaningful and worth actively getting to know. From our first session together, I meet you where you are.
My approach is depth-oriented, psychoanalytic and relational, which means I think immediate distress is alleviated when the whole person and their lived experience is truly considered in the context of a sustained therapeutic relationship.
My work with you begins with the recognition that it takes courage to seek help. You may have questions about why you feel the way you feel and why you do the things you do. I believe you are not defined by your symptoms. Whether you struggle with love, work, or relationships, whether you are in crisis or you have received a mental health diagnosis, I believe that your true desires, conflicts, and needs are meaningful and worth actively getting to know. From our first session together, I meet you where you are.
Sometimes the issues and struggles that we encounter in life are almost impossible to resolve on our own. A seasoned therapist, I bring nearly 20 years of experience working with people struggling with a range of difficulties including more severe emotional problems. My approach is down-to-earth and practical. I'll first clarify with you where you feel stuck and how you would like to feel or behave differently. We will work collaboratively to understand the nature of your distress and the blocked or unknown or possibly forbidden feelings that tangle the process of achieving the life you seek.
Sometimes the issues and struggles that we encounter in life are almost impossible to resolve on our own. A seasoned therapist, I bring nearly 20 years of experience working with people struggling with a range of difficulties including more severe emotional problems. My approach is down-to-earth and practical. I'll first clarify with you where you feel stuck and how you would like to feel or behave differently. We will work collaboratively to understand the nature of your distress and the blocked or unknown or possibly forbidden feelings that tangle the process of achieving the life you seek.
You are bright, but you often don't know what you want out of life. You find yourself sad, lonely, sometimes rageful, and often without love. You are not alone. I understand the desire for control, and to 'know what to do.' I understand the fear that nothing will change. But you can change, as many have, and I can help.
You are bright, but you often don't know what you want out of life. You find yourself sad, lonely, sometimes rageful, and often without love. You are not alone. I understand the desire for control, and to 'know what to do.' I understand the fear that nothing will change. But you can change, as many have, and I can help.
With over 21 years of experience with crisis intervention, interpersonal violence, trauma, grief, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder through work as a Rape Crisis and Domestic Violence Counselor, Crime Victim’s Advocate within the criminal court system, a Director of a sexual assault and violence prevention program on a college campus, and primary therapist at an outpatient eating disorder treatment center, I am skilled at creating a safe space for clients. I see clients who need support in various stages of life, who are experiencing difficult situations and transitions.
With over 21 years of experience with crisis intervention, interpersonal violence, trauma, grief, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder through work as a Rape Crisis and Domestic Violence Counselor, Crime Victim’s Advocate within the criminal court system, a Director of a sexual assault and violence prevention program on a college campus, and primary therapist at an outpatient eating disorder treatment center, I am skilled at creating a safe space for clients. I see clients who need support in various stages of life, who are experiencing difficult situations and transitions.
I will help you listen to the small, quiet voice inside that knows something in your life needs attention. This might show up as a small knot in your gut that never completely goes away, or a thought that continually loops through your head. It can manifest as depression, anxiety, feeling stuck, or a sense of emptiness, like the color is missing from your life. Typically, we have been taught to avoid that feeling, to distract ourselves with life or work or our phone, to pretend we don’t feel it. The problem with this approach, though, is that it often doesn't work. In our work together, I can offer a different path.
I will help you listen to the small, quiet voice inside that knows something in your life needs attention. This might show up as a small knot in your gut that never completely goes away, or a thought that continually loops through your head. It can manifest as depression, anxiety, feeling stuck, or a sense of emptiness, like the color is missing from your life. Typically, we have been taught to avoid that feeling, to distract ourselves with life or work or our phone, to pretend we don’t feel it. The problem with this approach, though, is that it often doesn't work. In our work together, I can offer a different path.
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Psychoanalytic Therapists
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.