Therapists in Pleasanton, CA

Irfan Akbar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have many years of experience in providing psychotherapy to teens, adults, couples and families. With Couples, treatment issues may include pre-marital or marital concerns such as unhealthy or difficult communication, infidelity, trust, conflict around equality, in-laws, finances and intimacy. With individual adults, my specialities include depression, grief and loss, stress/anxiety, trauma, and life transitions (work, family or self related). With teens, my experience encompasses delinquent behaviors, trauma, substance abuse, self-harm, depression, ADHD, OCD, identity issues, school problems and parent-child conflict.

Lisa Regev
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
Are you looking for a couples therapist? Are you and your partner living parallel lives? Have you lost a sense of connection and intimacy? Are you trying to recover after an affair? Do you find yourselves frustrated, arguing about the same things over and over again? Is it hard to see eye-to-eye on parenting, finances, or division of labor around the house?

Laurel Vandiver Ben
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you feeling low on energy and lacking the motivation to do anything? Do you feel tense or “on edge” throughout your day? Maybe you are feeling hopeless and sad but aren't sure exactly why. Do you feel disconnected in your relationships? These problems don’t have to follow you forever. I support my clients in developing improved relationships in their lives, positive mindsets, increased motivation and more. In my practice, I focus on treating the whole person- not just their symptoms.

Vicci L Tibbetts
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, BCB
Verified
Verified
My goal is for us to work together short-term based on needs and goals we identify at our first session. My clients learn skills immediately and reduce their symptoms quickly. I have 26 years of experience using Biofeedback and teaching coping skills with many different disorders, cultures, and individuals (adults/kids) & families. I have seen people improve the quality of their life and reduce conflict and suffering. I work with at an Integrative Health Center and we are open and knowledgeable in finding multiple and non traditional solutions so you can move forward and improve your mind and body.

Lindsey Kremmel
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Welcome! You have taken a big step in creating a better, more fulfilling life for yourself. Seeking psychological services takes courage; I respect and honor this as you embark on your journey. My style is compassionate, interactive, and collaborative. You can expect me to listen supportively at times or ask questions or offer suggestions and homework at other times. Therapy is an active process and I enjoy collaborating with each client as a team to reach the goals we have agreed upon.

Cheryl Julie Chin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, LPCC, MA, MS
Verified
Verified
I am eager to treat diverse children, adolescents, and/or adults, as individuals, couples, families, or groups. My Specialization is in health psychology/behavioral medicine, i.e. eating disorders, stress management, chronic illness, chronic pain management, sport psychology, grief and loss - including of a pet, and I bring forth significant experience with developmental delays/learning disabilities, testing/assessment, adoption/foster care, mood/anxiety disorders, trauma, divorce, substance abuse, and other life transitions. Additionally, I am open to providing consultation for interns taking the licensing exam or tabulating hours. Seeing my clients start life with renewed vigor is incredibly rewarding.

Mark Purcell
Psychologist, PsyD, MEd
Verified
Verified
I strive to compassionately work with clients to reveal their true self by identifying the patterns and obstacles that often create internal stress and interpersonal conflict. I work with adolescents, children, and adults. I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults with moderate to severe psycho-social difficulties. I have expertise treating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, substance abuse, self-harming and psychotic disorders. As a community mental health psychologist I am able to collaborate with educational, legal, and psychiatric professionals. I also provide psychological evaluations, as wells as workshops for parents and trainings to professionals.

Vandana Aspen
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Stanford trained licensed clinical psychologist with a specialization is in eating, anxiety, sleep and mood disorders. I have extensive experience in conducting individual, group and family treatment in multiple settings with individuals across the age spectrum. I have a strong background in research-primarily in the areas of treatment of eating disorders and obesity. This foundation of knowledge is invaluable as it fuels my clinical practice and it informs my decisions regarding my ability to provide optimal patient care. Therapy is a collaboration. My style is active, warm and compassionate.
Waitlist for new clients

Brittany Tachkov
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC, MT-BC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you navigating increased stress or a new medical diagnosis? We will look to discover your strengths and make a personalized approach to facing life’s changes and challenges. My experience with adolescents, LGBTQ+ youth, and adults have supported coping with the impact of grief, loss, anxiety, depression, and trauma. My 7 years of music therapy work includes facilitating group music making, listening to preferred or meaningful songs, music-assisted relaxation, and songwriting for families coping with chronic and terminal illness, children’s bereavement groups, and intergenerational support.

Kelly Shah
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
Verified
Verified
Change comes from within, my role as a therapist is to join with clients on their journey to discovering and utilizing their own resources of strength to achieve overall emotional well-being. Serving as a compassionate other, I apply myself from a mindful, strengths-based and trauma-informed lens to work with clients on developing a meaningful process of being and healing. With a passion for and dedication to fostering authentic relationships with clients and a strong belief in the powers of human resiliency, I provide a safe, open, non-judgmental space of healing.

Claire Burke-Chinn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified
Verified
The journey from childhood and through adolescence is complicated. Social, academic and athletic stressors are frequently overwhelming. The result can bring tremendous pain and confusion to an entire family. I have extensive experience clarifying the source of a problem and consequently providing appropriate treatment. Play therapy, individual talking therapy, family and/or group therapy are all possible tools in the healing process. Past work has equipped me with strong knowledge in each of these modalities. My goal is to provide the best treatment solution.

Callie Wile
Art Therapist, MA, LCAT, CLAT, ATR-BC
Verified
Verified
Perhaps you have tried talk therapy before and it didn't feel productive or inspire you to change or reflect in new ways. Or perhaps you feel like you often don't have the words to describe how you feel, or aren't ready to verbally share about your challenges or difficult experiences. Individuals who can relate to these sentiments may greatly benefit from working with an Art Therapist. Through a combination of talk therapy and creative techniques I will support you in reflective and problem solving processes that will be different, productive and sometimes even playful.

Linda J Liu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Sometimes you feel like you can't breathe. There are so many demands and not enough time to get it all done. You feel like you're just surviving and wonder how you got here. Thoughts of "what about me and what I want and need" seem selfish which drives you deeper into despair. Negative thoughts, fears, feelings of hopeless can shake foundations and relationships.
Not accepting new clients

Revitalize the Soul Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Have you ever wondered what therapy has to offer you? Therapy can offer a look into the window of your true potential to heal yourself and draw upon those strengths hidden within you to unlock the beauty of your authentic self. Through our one-on-one confidential sessions we will sit down and explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviors to help you gain insight and skills to help overcome your personal issues and lead a more satisfying life.

Dr. Christine E. Dickson: Board Certified Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, MS, MA, LP
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
With over 25 years of experience and a Dual Ph.D. in clinical and industrial-organizational psychology, I offer mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy to adults, couples, adolescents, children, and families. I combine skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness to help clients with moodiness, irritability or anger, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, racing or worried thoughts, ADD/ADHD, insomnia, relationship conflict, weight gain, or loss, substance abuse, self-injury, or other self-destructive behaviors.

Lauren Scott
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Therapy looks different for different people. I believe that the most effective form of therapy is one where the therapist and the client can have a collaborative, authentic relationship. I work from a holistic, integral model of therapy. I incorporate a psychoeducational approach into my practice, offering an individualized collection of resources and interventions. I am passionate about facilitating client insight and well-being. It is my privilege to be welcomed into your world and to become a partner in your healing.

ATA- Addiction Treatment Alternatives LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC
Verified
Verified
Is substance abuse preventing you from having the life you want? If yes, you’ve admitted the problem. The toughest step toward recovery is the very first one: recognizing that you have a problem and deciding to make a change. It’s normal to feel uncertain or torn about whether you’re ready to make a change. Committing to sobriety involves much change, including: the way you deal with stress, who you allow in your life, what you do in your free time, and how you think about yourself. Recovery requires time, motivation, and support, but by making a commitment to change, you can overcome your addiction and regain control of your life.

Vilma Sylvester
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
You may experience emotional pain at times, as we all do. You may even have deeper emotional wounds that still need healing, but you don't have to endure unhappiness. YOU DON'T HAVE TO SUFFER. Let's work together to bring the joy back. True, life can get really tough. But psychology research tells us that you can improve emotional well-being and obtain the resilience you need to deal with the tough times, often regardless of challenging life circumstances. By using your strengths, increasing relational connection, positive experiences and engagement with what you value most you can find satisfaction and meaning in life.

Elizabeth Purto Bahner
Counselor, LPCC, PMH-C, PPS
Verified
Verified
I believe you are your own source of strength, healing and recovery. I will empower you to find the wellness that lies within. My name is Elizabeth Purto Bahner, the therapist of Wellness Within Counseling. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who is here to help you face a difficult time or make a change in your life. I have over 9 years of mental health field experience including working with individuals, families, children, young adults and specialized populations like the Assyrian community, the LGBTQ community, postpartum and new mothers. I speak Assyrian fluently.

Veronica Purcell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Often our own stress and racing thoughts can be disabling, causing us to feel frozen and keeping us from managing even simple tasks. Excessive worry and anxiety can lead to emotional suffering and strained relationships.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone 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 United States, 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.