Therapists in Pleasant Hill, CA
Amanda C Blatchford
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Welcome! My therapy practice offers services to families, adults, teens and children looking for guidance and support. I provide a blend of psycho-education, skill-building, deep listening and analyzation, client-centered reflection, and creative arts healing opportunities. I utilize evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and EFT. I also bring in elements of more traditional psychodynamic practices, and existential, spiritual & meaning-making inquiries. I believe that each client deserves a customized approach, based on their needs and desires.

Holly Hand
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
A labyrinth enthusiast since 1999, I incorporate the powerful healing metaphor of the labyrinth journey in my work with clients. Honoring inner wisdom and intuitive guidance, I accompany individuals on the path to remembering and integrating the Truth — deepening and enriching their lives and relationships. I assist clients seeking to initiate healthy changes and to release barriers that have been limiting them enjoyment of life.

Genevieve Ann Green
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My work includes working with individuals coping with depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and chronic and severe mental illness. I have experience working with all age ranges and ethnicities. I welcome clients of all gender identities and sexual orientations. I have fifteen years plus experience of working within the field of psychology in a variety of settings including drug and alcohol therapy, psychiatric crisis stabilization, forensics, and individual and group therapies. I am certified through Harvard University for Trauma.

Audrey Silverman Foote
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in the East Bay for over 30 years, providing psychotherapy for adults, couples, families, adolescents, and groups. I work from a holistic perspective, creating a safe environment to encourage the therapeutic process. I specialize in working with: relationship issues, recovery from sexual, physical, and emotional abuse and other childhood traumas; depression; anxiety, low self esteem; codependency issues; parenting concerns; compulsive eating patterns; body image dissatisfaction, chronic illness, and perinatal loss. I integrate in-depth psychotherapy with EMDR, Expressive Arts Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Jungian Sand Tray, and Dream Work.
Noga Gressel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
I see therapy primarily as a process of self exploration which allows you to understand yourself better. Greater self awareness can help you either make different choices or experience where you are from a place of greater acceptance. We all had to go through a process to learn how to drive a car. Somehow we expect ourselves to figure out how to navigate our lives without fully understanding what drives us, how to get where we want to go, where the potholes are and how to avoid them. Before any of this can happen, you have to become more familiar with yourself through self exploration. My work is both thoughtful and practical.

Nicole Loggins Desamparo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Feeling like talking with someone to get some relief and support? You have taken an important first step in finding a therapist that's right for you. I work with children, adolescents, parents, and adults who are experiencing issues related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief and relationship struggles. I am here to help you face these challenges in a comfortable and nurturing way.

Mark Koch
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified
Verified
You may have often heard some people say that therapy is for only those with a mental illness or are "crazy". I'm Mark G. Koch and have been a licensed Marriage Family Therapist since 1996, and I can honestly tell you that those type of statements are a myth. Everyone has a view of how the world works and we use the tools we have to deal with our issues, but occasionally there comes a time when a problem arises that we have no answer to. At this point we become "stuck".
Patty O'Malley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have been a licensed clinician for over twenty years working with adolescent and adult clients. My work has included family therapy, individual therapy, group therapy, and life coaching. Although I have worked with a variety of clients, my preference is to work with females around life transitions, depression, anxiety, and general life stress.

Karen Chow
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling overwhelmed with trying to keep your family together, your relationships, job demands and daily responsibilities? Are your children struggling with peer relationships and/or school functioning? Reaching out to get support takes courage. This is an unimaginable time. If you find yourself struggling with anxiety and depression or feeling isolated, you deserve to take care of your mental health and emotional well being. Your adolescent or teen can benefit from getting support with a trusted ally who will listen and help improve functioning.

Good Roots Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Good Roots Psychotherapy provides a collaborative, safe, supportive space for adults, teens, and children to process and grow through life’s unique and sometimes difficult challenges. We work to provide a space for empowered healing, helping you identify your inner motivation and success. We offer individualized treatment to help to empower you on your path to wholeness. Working with individuals and thier families allows us to help the client focus on thier natural supports and strengths while supporting growth areas.

Rubino Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified
Verified
We understand many people feel ashamed having to seek therapy for their child, family or themselves. However, no one is perfect and we all need help from time to time. We have created a relaxing atmosphere where you will not feel judged. We are here to assist you through a difficult time and to make the changes you need to make. Teens need help to. It is very common for teens to need therapy to deal with an issue in their life.

Scott David Alexander
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, MFA
Verified
Verified
You might want to: free yourself; move on; get better; grow; clarify; solve the problem; build skills; change the narrative; fight for what you believe; feel alive; be confident; know what you want; take chances; firm your resolve; strengthen resiliency; say what you mean; set boundaries; take responsibility; be flexible; find a way; accept yourself; establish a rhythm; lead with the breath; connect with others; refuse to apologize for what you want; allow love; integrate; be still; deepen; and leave meaning to come together on its own.

Phyllis Ginsberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
People looking for a therapist often have multiple areas of dissatisfaction. My training, experience and expertise is diverse, allowing me to work with a wide variety of clients and issues.

Radhe Lesny
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP
Verified
Verified
I can help you access your natural resilience and significantly reduce your stress symptoms. My approach is different than conventional talk therapy and people find me when they have tried talk therapy but did not receive the results that they had hoped for. I am a somatic trauma specialist and I am certified in the most advanced evidence based treatment for trauma. I offer Somatic Experiencing and Transforming Touch. I can help you feel significantly safer in your body and much more connected to yourself. The methods I incorporate are effective both online and in person.

Francesca Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
My purpose as a therapist is to help clients feel less alone in their experiences and learn tools to live a life with more ease, insight, and awareness. I support children, teens, adolescents, and young adults in having a space to feel seen, gain deeper self-awareness, implement coping strategies and reach attainable goals to live life more fully. As a client myself, I aim to normalize the process of therapy and reduce the stigma around receiving mental health support. I acknowledge the bravery and courage it takes to start therapy and hold deep respect for those investing in this process.

Robin Farrell
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Looking for clients who are interested in understanding themselves, developing further insight, and willing to challenge themselves. They enjoy my directive style and enjoy the therapeutic process.

Andrew Thomas Bove
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Healing yourself, integrating body, mind, soul and spirit - realizing your highest Self. Living an authentic and adult life, facing the difficulties and clearing the obstacles to a healthier, fulfilling, connected and loving life. If these are some of your goals, then we are likely a good match for working together. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, loneliness, grief, trauma, destructive behaviors, relationship problems, parenting challenges, general dissatisfaction, feelings of emptiness or unhappiness, these difficulties have within them the pointers of which way to go; the way is within.

Marian T Okamura
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have been in private practice for over 30 years. I have had extensive experience with ethnically diverse women, men, couples, Veterans and immigrants, from young to older adults. I work with issues, such as depression, anxiety, relationships, marriage, work, disability, aging, loss, bereavement, identity and cross cultural/bi-cultural conflict. I am interested in exploring these issues through a dynamic process of understanding your emotional life and thoughts; and, how it manifests in your behavior in the world. Available for clinical consultation or supervising licensing hours. By appointment: Office, phone or virtual.
Not accepting new clients
Lisa Macioci
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I understand how anxiety-provoking the process of just asking for assistance with a personal struggle can be. I am impressed with you already for taking this first (and often most difficult) step in confronting what troubles you. My job is to help people gain a better sense of clarity and control over the stress and anxiety that comes with their life’s various challenges, including anxiety management; mood and psychiatric disturbances; relational problems; resolution of trauma; difficult life transitions; anxiety and dysphoria related to gender roles and identification; and addiction struggles.

Josh Gressel
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
There are points in life where you may ask yourself if the path you're on is leading you where you need to be going. You may be asking yourself questions like:
"Is this the best I can expect from my marriage?"
"Is this what I'm supposed to be doing with my life?"
"Is the work I'm doing the work I was born to be doing?"
I will work with you both to get answers to these questions and to more fully accept the answers you receive.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist, psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.