Wellfleet Therapists in Novato, CA
I help guide individuals toward improving the most important relationships in their lives — with themselves, family, partners, colleagues, and others.
If you are experiencing betrayal, doubt, confusion, sadness, anxiety, anger, loss, fear, or emotional pain, we will work together to explore solutions, options, and meaningful choices. Our work will focus on identifying values, strengthening expression, shifting limiting attitudes, and recognizing both negative influences and personal strengths that affect your life.
Together, we will explore differences in values, perspectives, backgrounds, and communication styles while examining
I help guide individuals toward improving the most important relationships in their lives — with themselves, family, partners, colleagues, and others.
If you are experiencing betrayal, doubt, confusion, sadness, anxiety, anger, loss, fear, or emotional pain, we will work together to explore solutions, options, and meaningful choices. Our work will focus on identifying values, strengthening expression, shifting limiting attitudes, and recognizing both negative influences and personal strengths that affect your life.
Together, we will explore differences in values, perspectives, backgrounds, and communication styles while examining
Christopher A. Ifekwunigwe, L.C.S.W. is a seasoned mental health professional with 30 years of experience across mental health, primary care, and social services. Specializing in individual and group psychotherapy, he has dedicated his career to serving the diverse populations within Los Angeles, including behavioral health, forensic mental health, homeless outreach, and integrated care settings
Christopher A. Ifekwunigwe, L.C.S.W. is a seasoned mental health professional with 30 years of experience across mental health, primary care, and social services. Specializing in individual and group psychotherapy, he has dedicated his career to serving the diverse populations within Los Angeles, including behavioral health, forensic mental health, homeless outreach, and integrated care settings
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Experiencing genuine empathy in my own life deeply shaped the therapist I am today. I know firsthand how powerful it is to feel truly seen, heard, and understood. That experience inspires me to offer the same compassionate space to every person I work with.
In our work together, you will be met with warmth, curiosity, and respect—never judgment. I believe healing begins in a safe relationship where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and patterns at your own pace. Therapy is not about “fixing” you; it is about supporting you in reconnecting with your authentic self.
Experiencing genuine empathy in my own life deeply shaped the therapist I am today. I know firsthand how powerful it is to feel truly seen, heard, and understood. That experience inspires me to offer the same compassionate space to every person I work with.
In our work together, you will be met with warmth, curiosity, and respect—never judgment. I believe healing begins in a safe relationship where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and patterns at your own pace. Therapy is not about “fixing” you; it is about supporting you in reconnecting with your authentic self.
Navigating life is a journey! My mission is to help you build effective communication and coping skills, develop a joyful sense of self, and heal through life’s transitions so you can become the person you want to be. I lead a group practice alongside two associate therapists who share this mission.
I currently accept private-pay EMDR clients, while my insurance slots are full. Please check out Paris Hall and Kristina Modeste’s profiles on my website and Psychology Today—they are excellent clinicians and are accepting new clients.
Navigating life is a journey! My mission is to help you build effective communication and coping skills, develop a joyful sense of self, and heal through life’s transitions so you can become the person you want to be. I lead a group practice alongside two associate therapists who share this mission.
I currently accept private-pay EMDR clients, while my insurance slots are full. Please check out Paris Hall and Kristina Modeste’s profiles on my website and Psychology Today—they are excellent clinicians and are accepting new clients.
I work with individuals and couples navigating eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. If you’re experiencing overwhelm, intrusive thoughts, low mood, body image distress, or feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns with food or others, you’re not alone. Together, we use practical tools such as grounding exercises, mindful awareness, emotion regulation skills, and gentle behavior shifts to help you regain stability and clarity. My trauma-informed, relational approach offers a safe, supportive space to understand and transform patterns rooted in past experiences.
I work with individuals and couples navigating eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. If you’re experiencing overwhelm, intrusive thoughts, low mood, body image distress, or feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns with food or others, you’re not alone. Together, we use practical tools such as grounding exercises, mindful awareness, emotion regulation skills, and gentle behavior shifts to help you regain stability and clarity. My trauma-informed, relational approach offers a safe, supportive space to understand and transform patterns rooted in past experiences.
Therapy can feel strange, scary, and confronting. At the same time, it can lead to growth, learning, and meaningful change. I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to seek support and invest in yourself. Choosing therapy does not mean you are weak or broken—it reflects strength, self-awareness, and a desire for something different. Life often brings challenges we don’t feel fully prepared for, whether in relationships, identity, family dynamics, careers, or other circumstances. Over time, these experiences can lead us to feel stuck, disconnected, or reacting in ways that no longer align with who we are or who we want to be.
Therapy can feel strange, scary, and confronting. At the same time, it can lead to growth, learning, and meaningful change. I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to seek support and invest in yourself. Choosing therapy does not mean you are weak or broken—it reflects strength, self-awareness, and a desire for something different. Life often brings challenges we don’t feel fully prepared for, whether in relationships, identity, family dynamics, careers, or other circumstances. Over time, these experiences can lead us to feel stuck, disconnected, or reacting in ways that no longer align with who we are or who we want to be.
My therapeutic approach mainly focuses on helping my clients identify their strengths to help alleviate anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am a firm believer that our childhood experiences contribute to our beliefs, behavioral patterns, and selecting a romantic partner. Therapy is a process! To allow ourselves to be intimate and vulnerable with someone about our experiences and trauma can be daunting. As a therapist, it is my goal to help validate, create a safe environment and help understand aspects of lived experiences.
My therapeutic approach mainly focuses on helping my clients identify their strengths to help alleviate anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am a firm believer that our childhood experiences contribute to our beliefs, behavioral patterns, and selecting a romantic partner. Therapy is a process! To allow ourselves to be intimate and vulnerable with someone about our experiences and trauma can be daunting. As a therapist, it is my goal to help validate, create a safe environment and help understand aspects of lived experiences.
My main inspiration for becoming a therapist is to help people, from all walks of life. I have been working in the fields of substance abuse and mental health since 2006, and specialize in treating clients with Co-Occurring Disorders. Prior to entering the MSW program at San Jose State University, I studied Sociology at UC Santa Cruz, and received my BA degree in 2005. I have a solid background in social theory, and I apply social theory as part of my clinical approach, thus enhancing the therapeutic process. I am continuously working towards my ongoing professional development to help my clients using cutting-edge techniques.
My main inspiration for becoming a therapist is to help people, from all walks of life. I have been working in the fields of substance abuse and mental health since 2006, and specialize in treating clients with Co-Occurring Disorders. Prior to entering the MSW program at San Jose State University, I studied Sociology at UC Santa Cruz, and received my BA degree in 2005. I have a solid background in social theory, and I apply social theory as part of my clinical approach, thus enhancing the therapeutic process. I am continuously working towards my ongoing professional development to help my clients using cutting-edge techniques.
Drawing on a decade of experience in the mental health field, I aim to partner with you through deep listening, collaborative conversations, and thoughtful inquiry- with a sense of play and humor along the way. I invite you to bring your messiness, your confusion, and your sorrow into our shared space; you do not have to carry your baggage alone. Together we will explore underlying patterns, uncover unconscious material, and identify limiting beliefs - all while honoring your inherent strengths and capabilities.
Drawing on a decade of experience in the mental health field, I aim to partner with you through deep listening, collaborative conversations, and thoughtful inquiry- with a sense of play and humor along the way. I invite you to bring your messiness, your confusion, and your sorrow into our shared space; you do not have to carry your baggage alone. Together we will explore underlying patterns, uncover unconscious material, and identify limiting beliefs - all while honoring your inherent strengths and capabilities.
Anger, anxiety, depression, shame, and challenges with self-identity are often rooted in unresolved trauma. When left unaddressed, trauma can deeply impact our relationships and family dynamics. As your therapist, my goal is to collaborate with you in managing trauma-related symptoms and moving toward a more meaningful, fulfilling life. I use a client-centered approach to create a safe and supportive space where unresolved emotions and reactions can be explored. I believe that the therapeutic relationship itself is just as important as the modality used because healing begins with trust, connection, and the freedom to be vulnerable.
Anger, anxiety, depression, shame, and challenges with self-identity are often rooted in unresolved trauma. When left unaddressed, trauma can deeply impact our relationships and family dynamics. As your therapist, my goal is to collaborate with you in managing trauma-related symptoms and moving toward a more meaningful, fulfilling life. I use a client-centered approach to create a safe and supportive space where unresolved emotions and reactions can be explored. I believe that the therapeutic relationship itself is just as important as the modality used because healing begins with trust, connection, and the freedom to be vulnerable.
I maintain a clinical practice in assessment and in psychotherapy and work with children, adolescents, and adults. My theoretical orientation is eclectic and incorporates psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and mindfulness philosophies into my therapeutic interventions. Additionally, my theoretical approach to therapy is grounded in a biopsychosocial model so to inform and empower individuals in a growth mindset to develop tools and techniques to better manage the internal and external challenges they may be facing.
I maintain a clinical practice in assessment and in psychotherapy and work with children, adolescents, and adults. My theoretical orientation is eclectic and incorporates psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and mindfulness philosophies into my therapeutic interventions. Additionally, my theoretical approach to therapy is grounded in a biopsychosocial model so to inform and empower individuals in a growth mindset to develop tools and techniques to better manage the internal and external challenges they may be facing.
Finding or creating a career that you're passionate about may seem like a fantasy... But, no matter what challenges you face – be they emotional or logistical – the unique counseling and coaching services I provide at Career Therapy can help make sure you do NOT have to settle for second best! My name is Karen Rose, and I've created Career Therapy to bring together my three decades of experience as a career counselor, career coach, and psychotherapist to help you articulate your goals, overcome work-life challenges, improve your relationships and resilience, and make sure you turn your career goals into reality.
Finding or creating a career that you're passionate about may seem like a fantasy... But, no matter what challenges you face – be they emotional or logistical – the unique counseling and coaching services I provide at Career Therapy can help make sure you do NOT have to settle for second best! My name is Karen Rose, and I've created Career Therapy to bring together my three decades of experience as a career counselor, career coach, and psychotherapist to help you articulate your goals, overcome work-life challenges, improve your relationships and resilience, and make sure you turn your career goals into reality.
Childhood trauma can cripple us, it creates overpowering ‘intense’ emotions such as anxiety, depression, and anger when left unattended which begins to create physical symptoms to defend our bodies from the internal wounds. Has there ever been a time in your life where you have experienced this reaction? Are you experiencing these feelings based on current or past trauma from childhood, early teens, adolescence, adulthood, or as a senior? I aim to utilize a variety of actionable techniques to help reduce trauma related symptoms and make lasting changes in life.
Childhood trauma can cripple us, it creates overpowering ‘intense’ emotions such as anxiety, depression, and anger when left unattended which begins to create physical symptoms to defend our bodies from the internal wounds. Has there ever been a time in your life where you have experienced this reaction? Are you experiencing these feelings based on current or past trauma from childhood, early teens, adolescence, adulthood, or as a senior? I aim to utilize a variety of actionable techniques to help reduce trauma related symptoms and make lasting changes in life.
Honestly I've known from an early age that I wanted to be a therapist. I've always been very sensitive and empathetic to people's experiences. Also growing up in a very dysfunctional family affected by alcoholism had a part to play as well.
Honestly I've known from an early age that I wanted to be a therapist. I've always been very sensitive and empathetic to people's experiences. Also growing up in a very dysfunctional family affected by alcoholism had a part to play as well.
It can be hard to take steps toward starting therapy, even if it's something you've been considering for a long time. If you're reading this, you're already on track toward finding a therapist that will be a good fit for you. As a therapist, my goal is to create a supportive environment where you can feel safe talking about things that might usually be hard to talk about. Therapy can be a great place to deepen your self-understanding and learn new ways to work through issues where you might be hurting or feeling stuck.
It can be hard to take steps toward starting therapy, even if it's something you've been considering for a long time. If you're reading this, you're already on track toward finding a therapist that will be a good fit for you. As a therapist, my goal is to create a supportive environment where you can feel safe talking about things that might usually be hard to talk about. Therapy can be a great place to deepen your self-understanding and learn new ways to work through issues where you might be hurting or feeling stuck.
Has trauma, anxiety, or depression interfered with the potential to become the best version of yourself? We often feel defined by traumatic or emotionally difficult experiences then often leave us feeling stuck in place rather than moving forward towards our goals. I’m here to provide a safe, affirming space for you to develop an understanding of yourself to overcome past experiences or fears that define you. Our work together will be met with unconditional acceptance, creative approaches, and the utmost compassion.
Has trauma, anxiety, or depression interfered with the potential to become the best version of yourself? We often feel defined by traumatic or emotionally difficult experiences then often leave us feeling stuck in place rather than moving forward towards our goals. I’m here to provide a safe, affirming space for you to develop an understanding of yourself to overcome past experiences or fears that define you. Our work together will be met with unconditional acceptance, creative approaches, and the utmost compassion.
Hi, my name is Victoria Kapper and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (100449) in the state of California and based in San Diego. I have almost 10 years of clinical experience under my belt and have worked with diverse populations experiencing different mental health presentations and acuity levels. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety and OCD, depression, and eating disorders.
Hi, my name is Victoria Kapper and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (100449) in the state of California and based in San Diego. I have almost 10 years of clinical experience under my belt and have worked with diverse populations experiencing different mental health presentations and acuity levels. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety and OCD, depression, and eating disorders.
KC - Behavioral Addiction, Trauma,
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, aMFT, APCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you feeling stuck in self-sabotaging behaviors that feel out of control? In crisis in your relationship and don’t know what to do next?
You are not alone. There is hope and a future to help you find peace, wholeness, and change towards a path to healing.
You can break the cycles of shame, addiction, abuse, and trauma that may have trapped you in your emotional pain.
You were created to live to your fullest potential, and I want want to help you to know that and live in that potential.
I am a certified associate sex addiction and trauma trained therapist.
Are you feeling stuck in self-sabotaging behaviors that feel out of control? In crisis in your relationship and don’t know what to do next?
You are not alone. There is hope and a future to help you find peace, wholeness, and change towards a path to healing.
You can break the cycles of shame, addiction, abuse, and trauma that may have trapped you in your emotional pain.
You were created to live to your fullest potential, and I want want to help you to know that and live in that potential.
I am a certified associate sex addiction and trauma trained therapist.
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