In Person Therapists in Walnut Creek, CA
Welcome and congratulations on taking this step to improve your life! For over 20 years I have been working with adults, teens, children & families on transforming their lives. I use a flexible approach to help people become more aware of their triggered thoughts, feelings and behaviors - in other words, the things that are causing us problems. I'm direct but easy going Psychologist with extensive experience which includes being a Program Director of 2 inpatient crisis units. Saturday appointments available. Convenient office on the boarder of Walnut Creek & Lafayette and only within a short drive from San Francisco.
Welcome and congratulations on taking this step to improve your life! For over 20 years I have been working with adults, teens, children & families on transforming their lives. I use a flexible approach to help people become more aware of their triggered thoughts, feelings and behaviors - in other words, the things that are causing us problems. I'm direct but easy going Psychologist with extensive experience which includes being a Program Director of 2 inpatient crisis units. Saturday appointments available. Convenient office on the boarder of Walnut Creek & Lafayette and only within a short drive from San Francisco.
Have you been struggling with not feeling good enough, navigating a major life transition, coping with grief or trauma, or silently battling self-doubt—even as you continue showing up for everyone else? You may find yourself overwhelmed by negative thoughts or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, but not know where to begin. If you're ready to better understand yourself, your emotions, and the underlying reasons you feel this way, I’m here to support you.
Have you been struggling with not feeling good enough, navigating a major life transition, coping with grief or trauma, or silently battling self-doubt—even as you continue showing up for everyone else? You may find yourself overwhelmed by negative thoughts or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, but not know where to begin. If you're ready to better understand yourself, your emotions, and the underlying reasons you feel this way, I’m here to support you.
Is your child struggling with behavior problems, ADHD, depression or anxiety? Are you looking for a therapist with experience working with Autism (and Aspergers) Spectrum Disorders? I specialize in working with children and teens and have over 17 years of experience working with these populations. I have worked as a Behavior Therapist for children on the Autistic spectrum, have taught my own Day Treatment Intensive classroom (for children with extreme behavior challenges) and have worked for Contra Costa County Child and Adolescent Services. I have also worked in the Juvenile Justice department of Los Angeles County with Juvenile offenders.
Is your child struggling with behavior problems, ADHD, depression or anxiety? Are you looking for a therapist with experience working with Autism (and Aspergers) Spectrum Disorders? I specialize in working with children and teens and have over 17 years of experience working with these populations. I have worked as a Behavior Therapist for children on the Autistic spectrum, have taught my own Day Treatment Intensive classroom (for children with extreme behavior challenges) and have worked for Contra Costa County Child and Adolescent Services. I have also worked in the Juvenile Justice department of Los Angeles County with Juvenile offenders.
Do you feel like your mind never turns off? Like you’re always bracing for what might go wrong, even when nothing is happening? Anxiety keeps you stuck in your head — replaying, predicting, preparing — while your body stays tense and exhausted.
Even when things seem “fine,” your nervous system feels on edge. Your heart races. Sleep is disrupted. You struggle to relax. Then you start worrying about the fact that you’re worrying.
Living this way is exhausting.
When you’ve experienced trauma — whether from childhood, relationships, or painful life events — your nervous system can stay stuck in survival mode. Anxiety isn’t weakness.
Do you feel like your mind never turns off? Like you’re always bracing for what might go wrong, even when nothing is happening? Anxiety keeps you stuck in your head — replaying, predicting, preparing — while your body stays tense and exhausted.
Even when things seem “fine,” your nervous system feels on edge. Your heart races. Sleep is disrupted. You struggle to relax. Then you start worrying about the fact that you’re worrying.
Living this way is exhausting.
When you’ve experienced trauma — whether from childhood, relationships, or painful life events — your nervous system can stay stuck in survival mode. Anxiety isn’t weakness.
I offer many treatment modalities, and specialize in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an information processing approach which integrates elements of many effective psychotherapies: psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, experiential, and body-centered therapies in a phase structured protocol.
For over three decades,I have been helping adults of all ages deal with emotional difficulties including anxiety, depression, phobias, health concerns, grief, stress, and issues of aging.
I offer many treatment modalities, and specialize in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an information processing approach which integrates elements of many effective psychotherapies: psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, experiential, and body-centered therapies in a phase structured protocol.
For over three decades,I have been helping adults of all ages deal with emotional difficulties including anxiety, depression, phobias, health concerns, grief, stress, and issues of aging.
How do we break the spell of trauma? Shame, internalized gaslighting, trust issues, addictions and all the rest. How do we break free? The funny answer is not by fighting them as enemies. But by befriending them. Once we befriend them, they lose their power over us. But how do we befriend an enemy that lives in our Unconscious? Dreams, art, play, and imagination are all natives of this realm. so they are perfect guides through our underworld of rich personal symbolism to befriend shadow elements and integrate repressed capacities, replenishing vitality. Fun breaks the spell.
How do we break the spell of trauma? Shame, internalized gaslighting, trust issues, addictions and all the rest. How do we break free? The funny answer is not by fighting them as enemies. But by befriending them. Once we befriend them, they lose their power over us. But how do we befriend an enemy that lives in our Unconscious? Dreams, art, play, and imagination are all natives of this realm. so they are perfect guides through our underworld of rich personal symbolism to befriend shadow elements and integrate repressed capacities, replenishing vitality. Fun breaks the spell.
I am currently seeing clients using the Zoom platform, as well as in my office face to face.
I will help you connect to a deeper sense of authenticity, creativity and spontaneity when life responsibilities weigh you down and your usual coping skills are not working well. I use a warm and collaborative therapeutic approach that focuses on your strengths and values. If you are struggling with low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship, work or school challenges, a major life transition, physical limitations, chronic illness, spiritual questions, or feeling stuck in some aspect of your life, please contact me. Together we can help you lower stress and feel greater clarity in what you want.
I am currently seeing clients using the Zoom platform, as well as in my office face to face.
I will help you connect to a deeper sense of authenticity, creativity and spontaneity when life responsibilities weigh you down and your usual coping skills are not working well. I use a warm and collaborative therapeutic approach that focuses on your strengths and values. If you are struggling with low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship, work or school challenges, a major life transition, physical limitations, chronic illness, spiritual questions, or feeling stuck in some aspect of your life, please contact me. Together we can help you lower stress and feel greater clarity in what you want.
Is your brain always on, even at 2am? Maybe you're overthinking a decision, replaying a conversation, or worrying about the future. Sometimes it shows up in your body too, like a tight chest or stomach problems the doctor says aren't medical. I'm Sal. I work mostly with teens and adults in their twenties and thirties dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship stress, identity questions, or big decisions about school, career, and what comes next in their lives. Some are also carrying painful memories from their past, whether or not they'd call it trauma. You don't need to explain it perfectly. However it comes out is fine.
Is your brain always on, even at 2am? Maybe you're overthinking a decision, replaying a conversation, or worrying about the future. Sometimes it shows up in your body too, like a tight chest or stomach problems the doctor says aren't medical. I'm Sal. I work mostly with teens and adults in their twenties and thirties dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship stress, identity questions, or big decisions about school, career, and what comes next in their lives. Some are also carrying painful memories from their past, whether or not they'd call it trauma. You don't need to explain it perfectly. However it comes out is fine.
Are you unhappy? Do you feel less and less motivated and it's getting hard for you to be yourself fully? Are you anxious? Depressed? Angry? Do you feel misunderstood and blamed? Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel lost and you don't know what to do? My therapy services can help you. Using therapy tools that work, I will help you overcome the road blocks that are on the way to your true self and to your happiness. My therapy services are client centered, individualized and strength based. Most importantly, they are tailored to meet your values and cultural needs.
Are you unhappy? Do you feel less and less motivated and it's getting hard for you to be yourself fully? Are you anxious? Depressed? Angry? Do you feel misunderstood and blamed? Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel lost and you don't know what to do? My therapy services can help you. Using therapy tools that work, I will help you overcome the road blocks that are on the way to your true self and to your happiness. My therapy services are client centered, individualized and strength based. Most importantly, they are tailored to meet your values and cultural needs.
Are you, a family member, or your family system experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma symptoms, mood dysregulation, risky behaviors or barriers to communication? Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, hopeless and unable to create change? Are you looking for ways to cope, manage or shift how you think, feel and respond to these circumstances? With therapeutic support, you will gain understanding and increased insight, and learn tools to support stabilization, regulation, resiliency, and communication. Through this process, you will develop a stronger sense of self, build healthier relationships, find purpose & create lasting change.
Are you, a family member, or your family system experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma symptoms, mood dysregulation, risky behaviors or barriers to communication? Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, hopeless and unable to create change? Are you looking for ways to cope, manage or shift how you think, feel and respond to these circumstances? With therapeutic support, you will gain understanding and increased insight, and learn tools to support stabilization, regulation, resiliency, and communication. Through this process, you will develop a stronger sense of self, build healthier relationships, find purpose & create lasting change.
Beyond knowing a therapist has degrees and a license, a list of credentials do not matter much in your choosing. Therapy is more art than science. Nor may you be impressed with a long series of my professional accomplishments. What you want to know is: Can I stop the pain? Can I make your depression and anxiety go away? Can I fix your relationship or career problem? The answer is: No, I cannot. But together we can. If you will bring the motivation and some willingness to trust I will bring knowledge and the ability to shift things. And perhaps, with the help of an unseen grace, together we can heal the hurt and find a solution.
Beyond knowing a therapist has degrees and a license, a list of credentials do not matter much in your choosing. Therapy is more art than science. Nor may you be impressed with a long series of my professional accomplishments. What you want to know is: Can I stop the pain? Can I make your depression and anxiety go away? Can I fix your relationship or career problem? The answer is: No, I cannot. But together we can. If you will bring the motivation and some willingness to trust I will bring knowledge and the ability to shift things. And perhaps, with the help of an unseen grace, together we can heal the hurt and find a solution.
I offer in-person sessions in beautiful offices with easy parking.
Interested in working with a therapist who can integrate your Christian worldview or spiritual beliefs with the depths of psychology? Want to work with someone who deeply understands theology, spirituality & ministry? I’m a highly empathetic & intuitive therapist but also come at this with intellectual rigor. I serve adults, teens & couples. I employ cognitive behavioral therapy to repair faulty beliefs, attachment theory to untangle relationship issues, Jungian therapy to surface unconscious drives, existential therapy to define purpose & a strengths-based approach to access inner resources to solve complex challenges.
I offer in-person sessions in beautiful offices with easy parking.
Interested in working with a therapist who can integrate your Christian worldview or spiritual beliefs with the depths of psychology? Want to work with someone who deeply understands theology, spirituality & ministry? I’m a highly empathetic & intuitive therapist but also come at this with intellectual rigor. I serve adults, teens & couples. I employ cognitive behavioral therapy to repair faulty beliefs, attachment theory to untangle relationship issues, Jungian therapy to surface unconscious drives, existential therapy to define purpose & a strengths-based approach to access inner resources to solve complex challenges.
Are you feeling lost in life or in your relationship? My work with couples and individuals is about helping to make sense of what is happening on a deeper level. It may be that you feel anxious, angry or depressed too often. Or you might find yourself acting in ways that hurt instead of help. As we begin to understand what is behind all of this a process gets set in motion. I stay with your through this process as an insightful, empathic and supportive partner.
Are you feeling lost in life or in your relationship? My work with couples and individuals is about helping to make sense of what is happening on a deeper level. It may be that you feel anxious, angry or depressed too often. Or you might find yourself acting in ways that hurt instead of help. As we begin to understand what is behind all of this a process gets set in motion. I stay with your through this process as an insightful, empathic and supportive partner.
Analytical psychology emphasizes completeness, not perfection. Because psychological insight and self-knowledge are essential for health and vitality, it's lucky our psyches respond favorably to attention and reflection! Positive, effective, long lasting change is created. Research shows nightly dreams provide a running commentary on everyday life. Dreams anticipate, sometimes warn, and often help in resolving problems. They help you relate to the "rest of you", the part that operates out of awareness, sometimes causing symptoms, or taking over and becoming destructive. These parts appear increasingly frightening when pushed away.
Analytical psychology emphasizes completeness, not perfection. Because psychological insight and self-knowledge are essential for health and vitality, it's lucky our psyches respond favorably to attention and reflection! Positive, effective, long lasting change is created. Research shows nightly dreams provide a running commentary on everyday life. Dreams anticipate, sometimes warn, and often help in resolving problems. They help you relate to the "rest of you", the part that operates out of awareness, sometimes causing symptoms, or taking over and becoming destructive. These parts appear increasingly frightening when pushed away.
Hi, I'm Ilana, and I am so happy you are here! I work with adults, couples, and teens, and I am deeply committed to meeting you where you are in your unique journey. I view therapy as a collaborative and relational process—grounded in curiosity, compassion, and authentic connection. I support clients in deepening self-understanding while developing tangible tools for change. While therapy creates space for meaningful and sometimes difficult exploration, I also believe it doesn’t always have to feel heavy. When appropriate, I welcome humor and levity as valuable, healing parts of the work.
Hi, I'm Ilana, and I am so happy you are here! I work with adults, couples, and teens, and I am deeply committed to meeting you where you are in your unique journey. I view therapy as a collaborative and relational process—grounded in curiosity, compassion, and authentic connection. I support clients in deepening self-understanding while developing tangible tools for change. While therapy creates space for meaningful and sometimes difficult exploration, I also believe it doesn’t always have to feel heavy. When appropriate, I welcome humor and levity as valuable, healing parts of the work.
As your therapist, I offer a calm and supportive space where you can feel understood and heard. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or weighed down by experiences that continue to affect their daily lives. The majority of my practice focuses on adults who are dealing with anxiety, work stress and challenging workplace dynamics, or the impact of past experiences that still feel present.
As your therapist, I offer a calm and supportive space where you can feel understood and heard. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or weighed down by experiences that continue to affect their daily lives. The majority of my practice focuses on adults who are dealing with anxiety, work stress and challenging workplace dynamics, or the impact of past experiences that still feel present.
We offer sessions either in person or virtually, with appointments available every day of the week!
Taking the step to reach out for help and support can be frightening and overwhelming, we commend you for making the move to take care of yourself. At our practice we provide care for individuals, couples, and families that present with a variety of struggles. We want to help you find understanding, growth, and balance in the complex lives we lead in today’s world. Life and relationships can be messy and complicated, we want to help you make sense of this and learn about yourself through the process.
We offer sessions either in person or virtually, with appointments available every day of the week!
Taking the step to reach out for help and support can be frightening and overwhelming, we commend you for making the move to take care of yourself. At our practice we provide care for individuals, couples, and families that present with a variety of struggles. We want to help you find understanding, growth, and balance in the complex lives we lead in today’s world. Life and relationships can be messy and complicated, we want to help you make sense of this and learn about yourself through the process.
East Bay Christian Counseling & Neurofeedback
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, BCN
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Offering In-Person, Video and Phone Session therapy appointments for individuals, couples and families.
I'm Patty Shirley - East Bay Christian Counseling. Attuned Neurofeedback is a very individualized form of therapy. It is a non-invasive, painless form of biofeedback, using no drugs or medications. It has been shown to enhance overall brain function and performance and be effective in reducing traits of ADHD, PTSD, OCD, trauma, depression, anxiety, and more.
Electrodes, small sensors on the scalp, record the brain's activity. By giving positive feedback and reinforcement through audible and visual cues on a monitor, Operant Conditioning, it is like playing
a video game using only your brain and
no controller.
Offering In-Person, Video and Phone Session therapy appointments for individuals, couples and families.
I'm Patty Shirley - East Bay Christian Counseling. Attuned Neurofeedback is a very individualized form of therapy. It is a non-invasive, painless form of biofeedback, using no drugs or medications. It has been shown to enhance overall brain function and performance and be effective in reducing traits of ADHD, PTSD, OCD, trauma, depression, anxiety, and more.
Electrodes, small sensors on the scalp, record the brain's activity. By giving positive feedback and reinforcement through audible and visual cues on a monitor, Operant Conditioning, it is like playing
a video game using only your brain and
no controller.
I am offering sessions both in-person and via telehealth.
I work with individuals and couples to address relational issues, whether that is a relationship with self, a partner, family, or friends. I will offer support and hope as we determine the appropriate and workable course to help you maneuver through difficulties and challenges, create more balance and peace, and discover tools to live life with more joy. Additionally, I am experienced in working with addiction (sex and chemical addictions), trauma, depression, and anxiety.
I am offering sessions both in-person and via telehealth.
I work with individuals and couples to address relational issues, whether that is a relationship with self, a partner, family, or friends. I will offer support and hope as we determine the appropriate and workable course to help you maneuver through difficulties and challenges, create more balance and peace, and discover tools to live life with more joy. Additionally, I am experienced in working with addiction (sex and chemical addictions), trauma, depression, and anxiety.
I offer sessions in-person or online via telehealth.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who regularly provides support for adults, teens, and couples. I specialize in working with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, identity, self-esteem issues, stress management, and life transitions. I am passionate about creating a collaborative relationship to support and empower my clients to achieve their goals and live a fulfilling, authentic life. My therapy style is warm, down-to-earth, and non-judgmental. I strive to create a space that allows for self exploration and personal growth. My goal is for clients to feel heard, understood, and empowered through their journey.
I offer sessions in-person or online via telehealth.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who regularly provides support for adults, teens, and couples. I specialize in working with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, identity, self-esteem issues, stress management, and life transitions. I am passionate about creating a collaborative relationship to support and empower my clients to achieve their goals and live a fulfilling, authentic life. My therapy style is warm, down-to-earth, and non-judgmental. I strive to create a space that allows for self exploration and personal growth. My goal is for clients to feel heard, understood, and empowered through their journey.
