Family Therapy in Pleasant Hill, CA
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Marilee King
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
One of my specialties is working with individuals and families that have been affected by addiction(s) in the
family
. Without judgement and with an atmosphere of safety we begin to explore the process of addiction and
family
dysfunction that can tear a person,
family
and community apart. Learning to use recovery tools to help the person and
family
cope with the stresses of daily life allows the healing process more room to breathe as clients refocus their energies on stability, balance and reconnecting relationships. cash only. no insurance.
Kavian Massoud Ravandoust
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe that challenges, emotional pain and even struggling in the face of lifes' obstacles is the norm and not the exception, and that everyone would benefit from professional, individualized emotional support. If you are facing life transitions, such as starting a
family
, moving or immigration, or dealing with other challenges such as anxiety, depression, anger issues or conflict with others, I can help provide support and facilitate growth and adjustment to whatever life throws at you. I have experience working with adolescents and preteens as well as with adults and families.
Mark W Clayton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFTMA
Verified
Verified
With over 30 years in the construction industry, and almost 40 years of marriage, I bring my unique life experience, my love for
family
and animals, acceptance, and understanding together, along with my formal training, to our sessions.
Are you caught in a pattern of doing the same old thing and it is just not working? Or perhaps you're overwhelmed by life's unexpected challenges. Often, these problems cause difficulties in our relationships. My hope is to provide a safe place to be heard and understood. I seek to create a connection with you built through non-judgmental acceptance no matter what your situation. After the first session or two, you will decide if we make a good team for the purpose of addressing your concerns. The fit and connection is essential for success in our sessions.
Waitlist for new clients
Betty Lue Lieber
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified
Verified
Marriage
Family Therapist
and Creative Solutions Coach since 1977, at Reunion Center for Counseling in Pleasant Hill, Holistic Center for Inspired Living in Brentwood, CA and Reunion ReSource Center in Middletown, CA.
I offer holistic solution-oriented counseling and coaching with respect for your potential and the ideal you desire to live. I offer education and inspiration, practical creative solutions and options for you to consider to live your ideal life. I coach you in undoing sabotaging strategies, limiting beliefs and negative habits with effective tools and home work.. Our work together will validate what works for you and eliminate what is ineffective. With information, motivation and practical tools, you will experience an "immediate difference" in how you choose to relate, communicate and live what you desire everyday.
Mindful Path Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
To support this, I pride myself on offering real-life tools to help people overcome barriers and achieve their goals, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal
Family
Systems (IFS) Parts Work, Mindfulness, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
In the best of conditions, orienting ourselves towards personal growth is challenging and requires focus, dedication, and support. During major life events, staying on this mindful path can become overwhelming and we may find ourselves unable to find our bearings. For over 12 years, I have helped clients navigate difficult life transitions, such as recovery from addiction, overcoming trauma, healing from grief, cultivating healthy relationships, and achieving developmental milestones.
Michael J Rubino III
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in numerous issues but especially children and teens. I believe in working with my patients. When you come to my office you are trusting me with your life or your child's life. I want to work as a team and for you to ask questions as needed. Most people are coming to therapy for stressful reasons and I am ready to help I treat everyone I work with like a
family
member. But I am kind and get the job done because that is why you came to me. I look forward to working with you.
Redemption Songs - Jessica K. Smith LMFT 117916
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I provide therapeutic services in individual,
family
, partner, and co-parenting settings by including trauma-informed, strength-based, self-esteem based, and racial justice practices.
I believe every person is unique with skills and challenges that make them who they are. By highlighting strengths to improve identified challenges, we can work towards you becoming the ultimate person you desire. I work with youth, their families and individuals who would like to see themselves as their best self. My work extends to those who struggle with, or are a support to someone who struggles with, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and trauma disorders. I believe incorporating culture into my work, and continue to explore and learn from cultures other than my own in order to provide the best quality services to my clients.
Michael T Carolla
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My approach is simple, and different. You can learn to be more empowered in your relationships, with your partner, your
family
, yourself, your anxieties, your depression. What do you want to experience in your relationships? What do you want to create I focus on helping your "best self" be more in control of your behavior. Learn to let your vision of how you want to live and behave control what you do rather than letting your past learned defenses and feelings be in charge of your behavior.
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".
Gale M. Haux
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified
Verified
Whether I'm helping a client process their grief, a couple to rebuild trust, a client to create healthy boundaries, or a
family
to resolve conflict, I appreciate the uniqueness and dignity of each person and relationship.
Do you want to find better solutions...restore broken relationships...communicate more effectively...learn conflict resolution skills...learn healthy coping strategies...or just get "unstuck"? Whatever your goals or needs may be...The good news is that, it is possible to create positive change, discover better ways of doing things, improve your relationships, and make real progress. We all want and deserve to have a fulfilling life, and to experience healthy relationships. That's why, we may need a little help from others in order to get there, but that's an important part of the process...
Annie LeClaire
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified
Verified
I see individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, bereavement, women's issues, infertility, self-esteem issues, employment stress,
family
conflict, parenting, trauma and more.
Finding a safe place to process pain is crucial. I work with individual adults, teens, families and couples to overcome emotional difficulties and enhance their ability to connect with self and others.
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Jennifer Bakowsky
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Is your child experiencing challenging behaviors? Have you or a
family
member had a recent stressful event or transition? Having trouble with intense emotional responses or reactions? Has there been a trauma that is causing anxiety or upset in your
family
? Families can become overwhelmed by stage-of-life transitions, can be at a loss as to how to help their intensely emotional children, or address the special and behavioral needs of individual
family
members or children. I will help you assess and plan for these special needs and develop a
family
behavior plan that targets specific areas for positive change.
Michelle McCray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Whether you've hit a rough patch and are working through some adjustment issues, are grieving the loss of a loved one or relationship, struggle with depression, anxiety , stress, or compulsions, are having
family
or relationship problems, have a history of trauma, or simply want to know yourself more deeply and explore YOU, we can work together.
Hello there, my name is Michelle McCray and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work primarily with adults of all ages and my approach to therapy is deeply rooted in empathy and holistic psychology. Whatever challenges you may face, I believe that you are worthy of being heard and feeling supported on your journey toward healing. Reach out for an initial session if you think we are good fit, I look forward to getting to work with you. I work with men, women, LGBTQIA+ folks and am comfortable treating various mental health challenges.
Kimberly Shaw
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
We all want to be happy, but sometimes happiness is elusive. I've spent over 20 years working with adolescents, adults, seniors and families to improve mental health, build resilience, enhance relationships and move through life transitions. Whether you're a teen or young adult trying to understand the world and your place in it, an adult moving through the challenges of life, an elder facing major life changes, or a
family
seeking better communication and understanding of one another, I have the tools and experience to help you through.
Waitlist for new clients
Janelle K Brady
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I provide Individual, Adolescent and
Family Therapy
.
We can all use an un-biased, confidential person to talk with. Throughout life, everyone experiences periods of stress, grief & sadness, go through breakups, endure
family
& parental stress, or struggle with pressures at work. Sometimes we may need extra support navigating through, and adjusting to life changes. In therapy, we will work as a team to facilitate your treatment goals with a solution focused approach. We will nurture your emotional & social well-being, increasing personal growth and self-acceptance, while gaining a stronger sense of personal self-worth, life satisfaction, and increasing the ability in maintaining healthy relationships.
Marian T Okamura
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
We will examine how culture and
family
history impacts your behavior today.
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.
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.
The Lucas Rubino Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
We know when you call us that you, your
family
or child/teen are experiencing difficult emotional times. We at The Lucas Rubino Center are here to help you & support you through these times. We want to make sure you receive the therapy you need in a caring environment & at an affordable price. Dr Rubino started the Rubino Center, 18 yrs ago, so people could be treated as people not as a number. We are all dedicated therapists & we look forward to helping you & working with you. We also encourage your comments & any questions you may have about your therapy.
Jonel Mizerak
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am a Marriage &
Family Therapist
and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.
By seeking therapy you have begun your journey towards positive change. Counseling can help you create healthier choices, gain emotional self-awareness, and better communication and relationship patterns. I welcome individuals, couples, adults and teens who present with a variety of life challenges and from diverse backgrounds. I use an integrative approach to best fit the needs of each client. My style is empathic, supportive, interactive, collaborative and relational. I believe in creating a supportive space for each person to find their authentic self in order to live a more productive, peaceful, and joyful life.
Vicky A. Tejada
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Thank you for reaching out and taking the first step to ask for help. I know it can be difficult, but I am confident you will not regret the decision. It's not easy navigating through the trials, challenges and stressors of life. We are often put in situations, whether balancing work or
family
responsibilities, being a caretaker or a student dealing with school and social pressures. You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, guilty or at a loss with yourself or your relationships. Perhaps, as a parent, you are feeling concerned about the changes in your child's mood, behavior or academic performance and need some support.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.