Art Therapy in Orinda, CA
Do you have the sense that you could be happier, more creative, and more confident? You are probably looking for a therapist because you are experiencing some degree of emotional pain: conflict, loss, stress, or sadness. I’ll help you tap into your internal strength to navigate life’s difficulties and grow. I’ll help you attend to some of the old wounds (big or small) or entrenched patterns that aren’t serving you. Life gets easier when you have a non-judgmental, caring person to walk alongside you instead of handling life on your own.
Do you have the sense that you could be happier, more creative, and more confident? You are probably looking for a therapist because you are experiencing some degree of emotional pain: conflict, loss, stress, or sadness. I’ll help you tap into your internal strength to navigate life’s difficulties and grow. I’ll help you attend to some of the old wounds (big or small) or entrenched patterns that aren’t serving you. Life gets easier when you have a non-judgmental, caring person to walk alongside you instead of handling life on your own.
Clients who find their way to my practice have impressed me with their commitment, authenticity, and genuine desire to process and work through the roadblocks in their lives. From the start, the focus is on feeling safe and heard. With compassion and a curious playful spirit, we collaboratively navigate their feelings of sadness, anxiety or being stuck and challenge negative self-talk and the tyranny of shoulds. We find a new story to tell. Whether they are dealing with current stressors or distress from a long time ago, I meet them where they are, and help them begin the journey of becoming a better version of themselves.
Clients who find their way to my practice have impressed me with their commitment, authenticity, and genuine desire to process and work through the roadblocks in their lives. From the start, the focus is on feeling safe and heard. With compassion and a curious playful spirit, we collaboratively navigate their feelings of sadness, anxiety or being stuck and challenge negative self-talk and the tyranny of shoulds. We find a new story to tell. Whether they are dealing with current stressors or distress from a long time ago, I meet them where they are, and help them begin the journey of becoming a better version of themselves.
I provide evidenced based treatment to children, adolescents, and adults struggling with
social anxiety, OCD, early psychosis.
I also provide support, education, and consultation to family of people living with severe and chronic mental illness like schizophrenia, schizoaffective, and bipolar disorders.
I provide evidenced based treatment to children, adolescents, and adults struggling with
social anxiety, OCD, early psychosis.
I also provide support, education, and consultation to family of people living with severe and chronic mental illness like schizophrenia, schizoaffective, and bipolar disorders.
I have an integrative and client-centered approach utilizing art therapy and mindfulness.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or identity struggles? Are you navigating a transitional phase in your life and overwhelmed with stress, pressure, or grief? Is your child or teen experiencing school stress, self-esteems issues or problems with peer relationships? Using a strength based informed approach, we will work collaboratively and creatively to meet your goals. I will help you access coping skills and hold space for emotional expression. I specialize in identity struggles, perfectionism, social media pressure, body image concerns, disordered eating, and trauma.
I have an integrative and client-centered approach utilizing art therapy and mindfulness.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or identity struggles? Are you navigating a transitional phase in your life and overwhelmed with stress, pressure, or grief? Is your child or teen experiencing school stress, self-esteems issues or problems with peer relationships? Using a strength based informed approach, we will work collaboratively and creatively to meet your goals. I will help you access coping skills and hold space for emotional expression. I specialize in identity struggles, perfectionism, social media pressure, body image concerns, disordered eating, and trauma.
Does life sometimes feel unmanageable, overwhelming, or difficult? Do you have trouble regulating your emotions, navigating difficult conversations, or activated by past traumas? I work with folks who are ready to make a change in their life. Whether you’re struggling with addiction, anxiety, conflict avoidance, or just wanting to improve your relationship with yourself, I'm glad you're here. I work primarily with clients who have a history of emotional neglect, childhood trauma, or difficult family dynamics, and want to experience more connection, self-acceptance, awareness, and groundedness in themselves and their relationships.
Does life sometimes feel unmanageable, overwhelming, or difficult? Do you have trouble regulating your emotions, navigating difficult conversations, or activated by past traumas? I work with folks who are ready to make a change in their life. Whether you’re struggling with addiction, anxiety, conflict avoidance, or just wanting to improve your relationship with yourself, I'm glad you're here. I work primarily with clients who have a history of emotional neglect, childhood trauma, or difficult family dynamics, and want to experience more connection, self-acceptance, awareness, and groundedness in themselves and their relationships.
I specialize in working with queer identified people, ADHD, HSP, OCD, and Autism. Being in our bodies, and being in our world can be very difficult. This is especially true when you're a highly sensitive person.
My typical client often hears they’re “being too much" while also dreading the feeling of “not being enough".
I'm here to take a deep dive into what's making you feel like you’re "too much". I’m here to support you in connecting with your inherent worth.
Typically, my client's goals are to improve emotional regulation, improve relationships, and feel more in control of their neurodivergence.
I specialize in working with queer identified people, ADHD, HSP, OCD, and Autism. Being in our bodies, and being in our world can be very difficult. This is especially true when you're a highly sensitive person.
My typical client often hears they’re “being too much" while also dreading the feeling of “not being enough".
I'm here to take a deep dive into what's making you feel like you’re "too much". I’m here to support you in connecting with your inherent worth.
Typically, my client's goals are to improve emotional regulation, improve relationships, and feel more in control of their neurodivergence.
For eleven years I have had hands-on experience working with individuals, children, couples and families, and have helped my clients deal with the various challenges life brought them. Diversity and inclusion are core beliefs of mine. I feel that every person has value that can be enriched and strengthened.
For eleven years I have had hands-on experience working with individuals, children, couples and families, and have helped my clients deal with the various challenges life brought them. Diversity and inclusion are core beliefs of mine. I feel that every person has value that can be enriched and strengthened.
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.
I am a bilingual (Spanish) LMFT and APCC based in Desert Hot Springs, CA and practicing statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and adolescents of diverse backgrounds that come from all walks of life. I have been a therapist to the stars, people who are homeless, struggling with addiction, and human trafficking survivors.
I am a bilingual (Spanish) LMFT and APCC based in Desert Hot Springs, CA and practicing statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and adolescents of diverse backgrounds that come from all walks of life. I have been a therapist to the stars, people who are homeless, struggling with addiction, and human trafficking survivors.
If you or your child are struggling, it can be hard to know where to start. We work with children, teens, adults, and families navigating anxiety, big emotions, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Many of the families we see are looking for support not just for their child, but for how to feel more confident and effective as parents. We help make sense of what’s going on and create a clear, supportive path forward.
If you or your child are struggling, it can be hard to know where to start. We work with children, teens, adults, and families navigating anxiety, big emotions, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Many of the families we see are looking for support not just for their child, but for how to feel more confident and effective as parents. We help make sense of what’s going on and create a clear, supportive path forward.
Navigating life’s challenges can feel overwhelming at times. Loss, lack of nurturing, and unresolved wounds can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, and searching for answers. Therapy can help you make sense of these experiences and reconnect with your authentic self. I work from a holistic, person-centered approach, focusing on the mind, body, and spirit while tailoring therapy to your unique needs. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, anger, or communication challenges, reach out for a complimentary 20-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.
Navigating life’s challenges can feel overwhelming at times. Loss, lack of nurturing, and unresolved wounds can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, and searching for answers. Therapy can help you make sense of these experiences and reconnect with your authentic self. I work from a holistic, person-centered approach, focusing on the mind, body, and spirit while tailoring therapy to your unique needs. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, anger, or communication challenges, reach out for a complimentary 20-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.
Welcome. I'm here to help you embrace and navigate the complexity of who you are. I offer comprehensive neuropsychological assessments that provide clarity about daily challenges, and that explore diagnoses such as ADHD and Autism spectrum. After a clinical interview, I design a battery of tests that explore cognitive functioning, memory, attention, processing speed, executive functioning, personality, mood, and relationship patterns. To gain a broader perspective, I consult with a spouse, parent, or teacher. I have evaluated hundreds of neurodivergent adults, adolescents, and children, and I honor each unique story.
Welcome. I'm here to help you embrace and navigate the complexity of who you are. I offer comprehensive neuropsychological assessments that provide clarity about daily challenges, and that explore diagnoses such as ADHD and Autism spectrum. After a clinical interview, I design a battery of tests that explore cognitive functioning, memory, attention, processing speed, executive functioning, personality, mood, and relationship patterns. To gain a broader perspective, I consult with a spouse, parent, or teacher. I have evaluated hundreds of neurodivergent adults, adolescents, and children, and I honor each unique story.
Hi! I'm Aliyah Simcoff, LCSW, and I am currently accepting new clients over Telehealth! I have worked with clients across a breadth of issues including anxiety, depression, substance use, mood disorders, OCD, personality disorders, psychosis, grief and loss, life transitions, crisis, trauma, incarceration, housing insecurity, gender identity, sexual identity, and body-image. I've worked with clients ages 13-75, rural and urban, across a wide range of racial, gender, sexual, religious and cultural identities.
Hi! I'm Aliyah Simcoff, LCSW, and I am currently accepting new clients over Telehealth! I have worked with clients across a breadth of issues including anxiety, depression, substance use, mood disorders, OCD, personality disorders, psychosis, grief and loss, life transitions, crisis, trauma, incarceration, housing insecurity, gender identity, sexual identity, and body-image. I've worked with clients ages 13-75, rural and urban, across a wide range of racial, gender, sexual, religious and cultural identities.
There are times when we need someone to talk to. For the past thirty years, I have been honored in serving families’, couples, and individuals. Those who have experienced loss, grief, trauma, anxiety, social anxiety, long term illness, aging, depression and stress. I look forward to working together in an optimistic, empathic and respectful manner. My wish is to lessen family and individual stress and to provide advocacy. Whether your journey is individual, or a family dream; I will work to support you and your loved ones in a warm and engaging therapeutic relationship.
There are times when we need someone to talk to. For the past thirty years, I have been honored in serving families’, couples, and individuals. Those who have experienced loss, grief, trauma, anxiety, social anxiety, long term illness, aging, depression and stress. I look forward to working together in an optimistic, empathic and respectful manner. My wish is to lessen family and individual stress and to provide advocacy. Whether your journey is individual, or a family dream; I will work to support you and your loved ones in a warm and engaging therapeutic relationship.
I use a warm, down-to-earth approach in my work with children, teens, adults and couples. I collaborate with clients to develop a whole view of challenges and strengths, which is informed by my wide breadth of clinical experience across the lifespan. I have expertise in working with infants and parents, developmental disabilities, trauma, and both anticipated and unexpected crises across all ages. I integrate these perspectives so that I can attune to your needs and provide responsive support. My hope is to help you water the seeds of your inner strengths, push through stuck situations, and live with more connectedness and vitality.
I use a warm, down-to-earth approach in my work with children, teens, adults and couples. I collaborate with clients to develop a whole view of challenges and strengths, which is informed by my wide breadth of clinical experience across the lifespan. I have expertise in working with infants and parents, developmental disabilities, trauma, and both anticipated and unexpected crises across all ages. I integrate these perspectives so that I can attune to your needs and provide responsive support. My hope is to help you water the seeds of your inner strengths, push through stuck situations, and live with more connectedness and vitality.
We use talk therapy modalities, play therapy, sand tray, art, music, movement/action oriented therapies, empirically supportive therapies, somatic work, mindfulness, and more.
If you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, emotional intensity, high sensitivity, loneliness, insomnia, or relationship problems, or if your child or teen struggles with excessive worry, moodiness or sadness, you don't need to manage alone. We are a group of authentic and interactive therapists who are strengths-based in our approach. Let us help you (or your child, teen, family member) gain insight and understanding, learn emotional regulation, improve your relationships, alleviate stress and anxiety, improve satisfaction at work/school, and experience well-being and empowerment. www.TheraThrive.com
We use talk therapy modalities, play therapy, sand tray, art, music, movement/action oriented therapies, empirically supportive therapies, somatic work, mindfulness, and more.
If you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, emotional intensity, high sensitivity, loneliness, insomnia, or relationship problems, or if your child or teen struggles with excessive worry, moodiness or sadness, you don't need to manage alone. We are a group of authentic and interactive therapists who are strengths-based in our approach. Let us help you (or your child, teen, family member) gain insight and understanding, learn emotional regulation, improve your relationships, alleviate stress and anxiety, improve satisfaction at work/school, and experience well-being and empowerment. www.TheraThrive.com
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with over half a decade of experience, I have had the great pleasure in serving individuals, couples, families, and therapy groups in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. I have provided therapy services for folks aged 5 to 65, couples, families, trauma survivors, students, and LGBTQIA individuals and couples, supporting them in navigating difficult developmental milestones, career and life stressors, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, substance dependency, and much more.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with over half a decade of experience, I have had the great pleasure in serving individuals, couples, families, and therapy groups in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. I have provided therapy services for folks aged 5 to 65, couples, families, trauma survivors, students, and LGBTQIA individuals and couples, supporting them in navigating difficult developmental milestones, career and life stressors, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, substance dependency, and much more.
Haley Woodside (Hewitt)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, E-RYT
9 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I specialize in individual, couples, and family therapy. I believe that because we are complex and unique individuals, an approach that integrates both mind and body is essential for the healing, growth, and resiliency that is the goal of therapeutic counseling. Treatment specializations include: depression and anxiety, couples counseling, children and adolescents, psychedelic-assisted therapies, stress and/or pain management, life transitions, self-esteem, perinatal and women’s health, gender and/or sexual identity, & LGBTQIA. I am trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS & Somatic Experiencing.
I specialize in individual, couples, and family therapy. I believe that because we are complex and unique individuals, an approach that integrates both mind and body is essential for the healing, growth, and resiliency that is the goal of therapeutic counseling. Treatment specializations include: depression and anxiety, couples counseling, children and adolescents, psychedelic-assisted therapies, stress and/or pain management, life transitions, self-esteem, perinatal and women’s health, gender and/or sexual identity, & LGBTQIA. I am trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS & Somatic Experiencing.
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Selena Emily Mitchell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94118
Life can be challenging and, at times, feel beyond our control, especially during periods of transition, grief, uncertainty, or profound life change. I work with individuals and couples navigating difficult transitions, processing loss, adapting to unexpected circumstances, and finding their way through seasons of change. Together, we work to create space to make sense of these experiences and reconnect with a deeper sense of meaning and purpose. I come from a depth oriented perspective, utilizing therapies like Internal Family Systems and Somatic Psychotherapy to help better understand yourself and move towards healing.
Life can be challenging and, at times, feel beyond our control, especially during periods of transition, grief, uncertainty, or profound life change. I work with individuals and couples navigating difficult transitions, processing loss, adapting to unexpected circumstances, and finding their way through seasons of change. Together, we work to create space to make sense of these experiences and reconnect with a deeper sense of meaning and purpose. I come from a depth oriented perspective, utilizing therapies like Internal Family Systems and Somatic Psychotherapy to help better understand yourself and move towards healing.
I'm so happy you are here! Congratulations on starting your healing journey! I'm here to work alongside you on this journey. I specialize in working with children and adults navigating through transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, or simply feeling stuck. I come with experience working in community mental health, a pediatric hospital, and a school setting. My therapy approach is client-centered so I work alongside my clients and tailor treatment and each session to their unique goals and needs. I welcome you to reach out when you are ready!
I'm so happy you are here! Congratulations on starting your healing journey! I'm here to work alongside you on this journey. I specialize in working with children and adults navigating through transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, or simply feeling stuck. I come with experience working in community mental health, a pediatric hospital, and a school setting. My therapy approach is client-centered so I work alongside my clients and tailor treatment and each session to their unique goals and needs. I welcome you to reach out when you are ready!
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Art Therapy
How does art therapy work?
The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.
Does art therapy help with trauma?
Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.
How long does art therapy last?
The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
What are the limitations of art therapy?
Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.