Anxiety Therapists in Richmond, CA
I've worked in many different settings with individuals, couples and families who have a variety of personal issues such as depression/ anxiety, stress, family problems, trauma/abuse, relationships/parenting and more.
My name is Krystal Johnson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I earned my Master of Social Work degree, specializing in Children, Youth and Families, from California State University, Hayward, in 2011 and received my Licensure in 2015.
A little bit about me- wife and mother of 4, Licensed Zumba Instructor, Musician, & love to scrapbook!
I enjoy working with individuals and couples in meeting their goals!
I've worked in many different settings with individuals, couples and families who have a variety of personal issues such as depression/ anxiety, stress, family problems, trauma/abuse, relationships/parenting and more.
My name is Krystal Johnson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I earned my Master of Social Work degree, specializing in Children, Youth and Families, from California State University, Hayward, in 2011 and received my Licensure in 2015.
A little bit about me- wife and mother of 4, Licensed Zumba Instructor, Musician, & love to scrapbook!
I enjoy working with individuals and couples in meeting their goals!
Noemi Almaraz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PPSC, LCSW
Richmond, CA 94805
Waitlist for new clients
If you are struggling with anxiety, conflict in your relationships or depression, I can support you & offer a path forward to a better you.
My preferred treatment methods are based in cognitive behavioral therapy and I also integrate a strengths based perspective into my work. In addition to these methods, I also utilize motivational interviewing to meet you where you are as we increase your capacity to handle your life's responsibilities and challenges.
If you are struggling with anxiety, conflict in your relationships or depression, I can support you & offer a path forward to a better you.
My preferred treatment methods are based in cognitive behavioral therapy and I also integrate a strengths based perspective into my work. In addition to these methods, I also utilize motivational interviewing to meet you where you are as we increase your capacity to handle your life's responsibilities and challenges.
I have worked with clients successfully on depression, mood disorders, bipolar disorders, all types of anxiety (including trauma), grief and any type of adjustment to life changes, including relationships.
My approach will vary depending upon your needs. I've taught CBT skills, DBT skills, trauma and mood regulation skills, self-care, goal setting and more. I have a background in the arts, if you are interested in using writing, poetry, dance or art, we can incorporate these in interventions in your treatment plan.
I have worked with clients successfully on depression, mood disorders, bipolar disorders, all types of anxiety (including trauma), grief and any type of adjustment to life changes, including relationships.
My approach will vary depending upon your needs. I've taught CBT skills, DBT skills, trauma and mood regulation skills, self-care, goal setting and more. I have a background in the arts, if you are interested in using writing, poetry, dance or art, we can incorporate these in interventions in your treatment plan.
My name is Feji, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with adults struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, mood disorders, and life transitions.
I often say that our bodies are wise, they consistently signal when unresolved emotions and inner conflicts are left unaddressed. Just as we tend to our physical health, it’s vital that we nurture our internal world with the same care and intention.
My name is Feji, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with adults struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, mood disorders, and life transitions.
I often say that our bodies are wise, they consistently signal when unresolved emotions and inner conflicts are left unaddressed. Just as we tend to our physical health, it’s vital that we nurture our internal world with the same care and intention.
Most of my experience as a psychotherapist has been in treating individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, loss, trauma, and other significant life changes (workplace stress, chronic illness, aging).
As a social worker I have also worked with people experiencing trauma, chronic health conditions/disabilities, age-related circumstances and grief/loss. (Also, I have a good understanding of social services and mental health resources in the San Francisco Bay Area, especially Contra Costa County.
Most of my experience as a psychotherapist has been in treating individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, loss, trauma, and other significant life changes (workplace stress, chronic illness, aging).
As a social worker I have also worked with people experiencing trauma, chronic health conditions/disabilities, age-related circumstances and grief/loss. (Also, I have a good understanding of social services and mental health resources in the San Francisco Bay Area, especially Contra Costa County.
I most often support clients navigating child and adolescent concerns, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, depression, family and relationship challenges, grief and loss, identity and self-esteem, life transitions, and the ongoing impact of racial and systemic stressors.
Hello! My name is Amelia, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the San Francisco Bay Area. I have a Bachelors in Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley and a Master of Social Work from Fordham University, Graduate School of Social Service. I have 4+ years of experience providing school-based, community, and telehealth services to clients across the lifespan—ranging from preteens to older adults, as well as parents/caregivers/families.
I most often support clients navigating child and adolescent concerns, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, depression, family and relationship challenges, grief and loss, identity and self-esteem, life transitions, and the ongoing impact of racial and systemic stressors.
Hello! My name is Amelia, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the San Francisco Bay Area. I have a Bachelors in Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley and a Master of Social Work from Fordham University, Graduate School of Social Service. I have 4+ years of experience providing school-based, community, and telehealth services to clients across the lifespan—ranging from preteens to older adults, as well as parents/caregivers/families.
I believe therapy is the opportunity to be selfishly authentic in explaining how you're feeling and get feedback based on those thoughts that can be hard to share with the people in your life. I'm not sure what brought you to look for a therapist, maybe a big change, losing someone, or just feeling ready to see if a therapeutic relationship can help you move through some things, but I'm glad you're here.
I believe therapy is the opportunity to be selfishly authentic in explaining how you're feeling and get feedback based on those thoughts that can be hard to share with the people in your life. I'm not sure what brought you to look for a therapist, maybe a big change, losing someone, or just feeling ready to see if a therapeutic relationship can help you move through some things, but I'm glad you're here.
As well as healing the pain that comes from experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, shame and overwhelm.
A proper diagnosis of ADHD can make the difference between fulfillment or chaos and struggle, in the areas of work, school, relationships, social situations, and self-esteem. I provide complete assessments for diagnosing ADHD, and I provide a treatment approach that's customized to you, based on your unique needs and goals.
As well as healing the pain that comes from experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, shame and overwhelm.
A proper diagnosis of ADHD can make the difference between fulfillment or chaos and struggle, in the areas of work, school, relationships, social situations, and self-esteem. I provide complete assessments for diagnosing ADHD, and I provide a treatment approach that's customized to you, based on your unique needs and goals.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, mood disorders, and life transitions.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety, trauma, depression, mood disorders, and life transitions.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, mood disorders, and life transitions.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety, trauma, depression, mood disorders, and life transitions.
We all go through life transitions, and sometimes those changes may be too difficult to cope with, leaving us feeling alone and anxious.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, co-occurring disorders, and coping skills. I utilize an eclectic approach that includes: cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and solution-focused therapy.
We all go through life transitions, and sometimes those changes may be too difficult to cope with, leaving us feeling alone and anxious.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, co-occurring disorders, and coping skills. I utilize an eclectic approach that includes: cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and solution-focused therapy.
Thank you for choosing to embark on your healing journey. It takes strength and self-awareness to seek support, and that courage marks the beginning of a meaningful transformation. I’m honored to walk alongside you as you move toward greater clarity, growth, and healing. In our work together, I take a compassionate and holistic approach to therapy. I believe that understanding our family of origin and the impact of generational trauma is key to making meaningful changes in the present. These early experiences often shape how we show up in the world, sometimes in ways we don’t even realize.
Thank you for choosing to embark on your healing journey. It takes strength and self-awareness to seek support, and that courage marks the beginning of a meaningful transformation. I’m honored to walk alongside you as you move toward greater clarity, growth, and healing. In our work together, I take a compassionate and holistic approach to therapy. I believe that understanding our family of origin and the impact of generational trauma is key to making meaningful changes in the present. These early experiences often shape how we show up in the world, sometimes in ways we don’t even realize.
Connection is at the heart of the work—but with older children, teens, and adults, that connection may look a little different. I meet each person where they are and use approaches that fit their age, interests, and goals.
Whatever you or your child are navigating, we’ll face it together. We might work on building practical tools for managing big emotions, strengthening relationships, improving focus and organization, or processing experiences that feel overwhelming. For some, that may include creative expression, movement, or experiential work; for others, it may look more like conversation, skill-building, and reflection.
Connection is at the heart of the work—but with older children, teens, and adults, that connection may look a little different. I meet each person where they are and use approaches that fit their age, interests, and goals.
Whatever you or your child are navigating, we’ll face it together. We might work on building practical tools for managing big emotions, strengthening relationships, improving focus and organization, or processing experiences that feel overwhelming. For some, that may include creative expression, movement, or experiential work; for others, it may look more like conversation, skill-building, and reflection.
I’m a trauma-informed therapist specializing in emotional healing, self-worth, and relational trauma. I help parents and young adults break generational cycles, build secure relationships, and finally feel at home within themselves. My approach is warm, collaborative, and designed to help you move beyond survival into true emotional freedom.
I’m a trauma-informed therapist specializing in emotional healing, self-worth, and relational trauma. I help parents and young adults break generational cycles, build secure relationships, and finally feel at home within themselves. My approach is warm, collaborative, and designed to help you move beyond survival into true emotional freedom.
“Opportunities to find deeper powers within ourselves come when life seems most challenging.”- Joseph Campbell Welcome! In my practice, I focus on helping people achieve transformation and wellbeing during challenging times. Over the years, clients have shared with me that they’ve benefited from my ability to deeply listen to them with compassion. I’m so honored by this feedback! It serves as my inspiration to continue to facilitate the change and relief my clients deserve. My foremost focus is to truly listen to and understand my clients, and next to challenge them to grow. (Servicios en español. Services en français.)
“Opportunities to find deeper powers within ourselves come when life seems most challenging.”- Joseph Campbell Welcome! In my practice, I focus on helping people achieve transformation and wellbeing during challenging times. Over the years, clients have shared with me that they’ve benefited from my ability to deeply listen to them with compassion. I’m so honored by this feedback! It serves as my inspiration to continue to facilitate the change and relief my clients deserve. My foremost focus is to truly listen to and understand my clients, and next to challenge them to grow. (Servicios en español. Services en français.)
My specialties include anxiety, career counseling, cultural stress, depression, divorce, family conflict, life transitions, mood disorders, parenting, and women's issues.
I am a bilingual, Spanish-speaking, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California. I am a second-generation Mexican American with over 8 years of clinical experience treating children, at-risk adolescents, adults, and families in various settings such as school-based (k-12), telehealth, and private practice. I approach therapy from a strengths-based perspective and strive to meet clients where they are.
My specialties include anxiety, career counseling, cultural stress, depression, divorce, family conflict, life transitions, mood disorders, parenting, and women's issues.
I am a bilingual, Spanish-speaking, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California. I am a second-generation Mexican American with over 8 years of clinical experience treating children, at-risk adolescents, adults, and families in various settings such as school-based (k-12), telehealth, and private practice. I approach therapy from a strengths-based perspective and strive to meet clients where they are.
You're the one everyone counts on. You're good at your job, and you can explain almost anything, including your own feelings. Lately, explaining isn't helping. A breakup, a family rift, or a hard season at work has stirred up emotions that logic can't settle. You're short with people, up at night, and harder on yourself than ever. Maybe you tried therapy before and felt like you just talked. I help high-achieving women connect with their feelings without being overwhelmed by them, so they can
speak up for themselves and ease up on the self-criticism.
You're the one everyone counts on. You're good at your job, and you can explain almost anything, including your own feelings. Lately, explaining isn't helping. A breakup, a family rift, or a hard season at work has stirred up emotions that logic can't settle. You're short with people, up at night, and harder on yourself than ever. Maybe you tried therapy before and felt like you just talked. I help high-achieving women connect with their feelings without being overwhelmed by them, so they can
speak up for themselves and ease up on the self-criticism.
If you are struggling with overcoming loss or trauma, situational depression or anxiety, family problems, life changes, and/or identity issues consider allowing me to help you unleash your inner strength and resilience.
Having a warm and trusting relationship is the most essential element for successful therapy. Collaboration and feedback are extremely important to the work that I do. I am a very direct and honest person and hope to create a space where my clients can do the same. My approach focuses on practical solutions to the issues bringing you into treatment.
If you are struggling with overcoming loss or trauma, situational depression or anxiety, family problems, life changes, and/or identity issues consider allowing me to help you unleash your inner strength and resilience.
Having a warm and trusting relationship is the most essential element for successful therapy. Collaboration and feedback are extremely important to the work that I do. I am a very direct and honest person and hope to create a space where my clients can do the same. My approach focuses on practical solutions to the issues bringing you into treatment.
Elina Filippova, the Founder of The Path to Self, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She works with seniors, adults, teenagers and couples who feel stuck in their life -- be it physically , emotionally, or professionally -- and who are committed to the path of self-discovery. Elina worked as a mental health professional for Department of Veterans affairs and has knowledge of complex trauma such as PTSD. She is trained in Voice Dialogue, Motivational Interviewing, and certified in Mind-Body Medicine. Her therapy approach covers present problems, patterns of behavior, and exploration of how the past influences our present life.
Elina Filippova, the Founder of The Path to Self, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She works with seniors, adults, teenagers and couples who feel stuck in their life -- be it physically , emotionally, or professionally -- and who are committed to the path of self-discovery. Elina worked as a mental health professional for Department of Veterans affairs and has knowledge of complex trauma such as PTSD. She is trained in Voice Dialogue, Motivational Interviewing, and certified in Mind-Body Medicine. Her therapy approach covers present problems, patterns of behavior, and exploration of how the past influences our present life.
Things are really hard right now - it is more important than ever to have support. That looks different for everyone, but whether it's parenting, relationship, work, family - or all of the above, create some space and a plan to walk through it - together. It is a journey of insight, compassion, respect, honesty, integrity and courage.
Things are really hard right now - it is more important than ever to have support. That looks different for everyone, but whether it's parenting, relationship, work, family - or all of the above, create some space and a plan to walk through it - together. It is a journey of insight, compassion, respect, honesty, integrity and courage.
I have worked with individuals, couples and families who struggle with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, marital and family conflicts, food and substance use.
Coping skills, relaxation and mindfulness are my emphasis. As you become more conscious of your behaviors and feelings, you will gain self-awareness, and this will make change possible for you. It is common for me to provide homework between our sessions. We will work collaboratively to reach your goals in therapy.
I have worked with individuals, couples and families who struggle with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, marital and family conflicts, food and substance use.
Coping skills, relaxation and mindfulness are my emphasis. As you become more conscious of your behaviors and feelings, you will gain self-awareness, and this will make change possible for you. It is common for me to provide homework between our sessions. We will work collaboratively to reach your goals in therapy.
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Anxiety Therapists
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.