Career Counseling Therapists in Orinda, CA

As a clinical social worker, I have an eclectic approach to treatment. I help you examine your life experience holistically. I walk beside you in treatment, support you in your endeavors, and cheer you on towards wellness. My therapeutic approach and compassion are rooted in my past work with the homeless population, foster youth, the severe and persistently mental ill, and survivors of rape, domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. After receiving an M.S.W. from the University of Southern California, I practiced in the Los Angeles and San Francisco area.

I aim to be your ally as you face life’s challenges. We are all individuals with our own needs, cultures, beliefs, and experiences. We all face our challenges in unique ways. I approach therapy from a place of cultural humility, with a strong belief that effective therapy is simultaneously flexible and tailored to you. In my private practice, I specialize in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, people in STEM and tech fields, college and graduate students, and working adults. Together we can address a wide range of issues, from anxiety, depression, and impostor syndrome, to trauma, grief, and experiences of discrimination.

I believe that the capacity to thrive lives in your hands, heart, and imagination. As your therapist, I will work with you to uncover your own inherent wisdom. Together we will create a collaborative environment that supports your wise self in expressing more of itself. With your wise self in the room, we can explore the parts of you that may feel lost or left out. As the conversation unfolds, I will support you to empower yourself to love and celebrate all of you. As your self-love increases, you may come to realize that the painful parts of you are just that: a part of you, and that your life is not defined by these parts.

Hello. My name is Danielle Jediny-Racies. I am a practicing licensed marriage and family therapist with over 15 years of experience providing care for people who live in Oregon, California, Florida, and Georgia. My therapeutic approach is informed by system-centered, relational, somatic, and trauma-informed methods of care. I am steady, reflective, and compassionate.

When life gets too busy, sometimes we just need to take a timeout and focus inwards on ourselves. Seeking out a therapist for yourself is a great place to start. Taking the time for yourself to start therapy will allow you the space to breath, talk about what you are experiencing and find ways to live a balanced and positive life. When there are so many competing needs, it is easy to lose ourselves. I work mostly with woman experiencing life transitions such as parenting, blended family structures, relationship changes and professional transitions. Whether these are big or small changes, a therapist can provide tools and support.