Psychoanalytic Therapists in Walnut Creek, CA
Are you feeling stuck in the same patterns; relationships that drain you, emotions that overwhelm you, or a life that no longer feels like your own? Maybe you’ve spent years “playing the game” to survive, only to wake up one day unsure of who you really are. You might feel like an outsider, unworthy, overlooked, never quite able to fit into the mold society demands. Or you might feel like you have missed your true path and don’t know which direction to take now. Perhaps you carry burdens from childhood that still echo through your relationships, causing disconnection, attachment pain, and deep loneliness within your partnership.
Are you feeling stuck in the same patterns; relationships that drain you, emotions that overwhelm you, or a life that no longer feels like your own? Maybe you’ve spent years “playing the game” to survive, only to wake up one day unsure of who you really are. You might feel like an outsider, unworthy, overlooked, never quite able to fit into the mold society demands. Or you might feel like you have missed your true path and don’t know which direction to take now. Perhaps you carry burdens from childhood that still echo through your relationships, causing disconnection, attachment pain, and deep loneliness within your partnership.
Gonzales Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Waitlist for new clients
At Gonzales Family Counseling, it is our honor to develop a client centered relationship in order to promote hope, healing, and accessing one's best self. We work with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, parents, and families.
At Gonzales Family Counseling, it is our honor to develop a client centered relationship in order to promote hope, healing, and accessing one's best self. We work with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, parents, and families.
Therapy with me is active and transformative—you’ll leave each session with concrete ways to create change, individually and in your relationships, from day one. I challenge you directly, but with warmth and respect. I’m deeply invested in helping you develop genuine excitement for self-discovery and growth. Our work is rooted in real connection, clarifying your truths while honoring the grief of outgrowing old patterns. Starting therapy reflects intelligence, courage, and readiness for change.
Therapy with me is active and transformative—you’ll leave each session with concrete ways to create change, individually and in your relationships, from day one. I challenge you directly, but with warmth and respect. I’m deeply invested in helping you develop genuine excitement for self-discovery and growth. Our work is rooted in real connection, clarifying your truths while honoring the grief of outgrowing old patterns. Starting therapy reflects intelligence, courage, and readiness for change.
Hello! I am a joyful generalist experienced in working with children, adults, and couples with diverse identities and histories. The fundamental core of my practice is to foster a safe and nurturing environment with authenticity, spontaneity, and humor. As your therapist, I will listen closely, ask questions, share my observations, and offer insights and tools for us to consider together. My aim is to help you understand the roots of your thoughts, feelings, and actions. I pay close attention to the ways in which culture and society influence your sense of self and your world.
Hello! I am a joyful generalist experienced in working with children, adults, and couples with diverse identities and histories. The fundamental core of my practice is to foster a safe and nurturing environment with authenticity, spontaneity, and humor. As your therapist, I will listen closely, ask questions, share my observations, and offer insights and tools for us to consider together. My aim is to help you understand the roots of your thoughts, feelings, and actions. I pay close attention to the ways in which culture and society influence your sense of self and your world.
As a therapist my focus is your (and your family's) emotional health and happiness. Therapy can offer strategies and coping skills as well as guidance to access your own wisdom for solving the challenges you are currently facing. My approach has been to unitlize a compassionate, creative and flexible approach to the complexities of life's struggles that is tailored to your needs. My experience lies in my work with individuals, children, families and couples with a wide range of issues and life transitions. Specifically treating PTSD, Complex Trauma, Anxiety and Depression.
As a therapist my focus is your (and your family's) emotional health and happiness. Therapy can offer strategies and coping skills as well as guidance to access your own wisdom for solving the challenges you are currently facing. My approach has been to unitlize a compassionate, creative and flexible approach to the complexities of life's struggles that is tailored to your needs. My experience lies in my work with individuals, children, families and couples with a wide range of issues and life transitions. Specifically treating PTSD, Complex Trauma, Anxiety and Depression.
Does life sometimes feel unmanageable, overwhelming, or difficult? Do you have trouble regulating your emotions, navigating difficult conversations, or activated by past traumas? I work with folks who are ready to make a change in their life. Whether you’re struggling with addiction, anxiety, conflict avoidance, or just wanting to improve your relationship with yourself, I'm glad you're here. I work primarily with clients who have a history of emotional neglect, childhood trauma, or difficult family dynamics, and want to experience more connection, self-acceptance, awareness, and groundedness in themselves and their relationships.
Does life sometimes feel unmanageable, overwhelming, or difficult? Do you have trouble regulating your emotions, navigating difficult conversations, or activated by past traumas? I work with folks who are ready to make a change in their life. Whether you’re struggling with addiction, anxiety, conflict avoidance, or just wanting to improve your relationship with yourself, I'm glad you're here. I work primarily with clients who have a history of emotional neglect, childhood trauma, or difficult family dynamics, and want to experience more connection, self-acceptance, awareness, and groundedness in themselves and their relationships.
Dr. Keiko Miller is a neuropsychologist located in Walnut Creek and is the founder of Aspire Neuropsychological Services. She has worked in the field of Autism since 2003 and has worked in the field of neuropsychology since 2009. She conducts a variety of evaluations of adults and children ages 12 months+. She earned her Psy.D. degree in 2011 and Masters of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology (MSCP) in 2019 from California School of Professional Psychology. She holds an active license in California. Aspire has clinicians from a variety of specialties in an effort to meet our patient's needs.
Dr. Keiko Miller is a neuropsychologist located in Walnut Creek and is the founder of Aspire Neuropsychological Services. She has worked in the field of Autism since 2003 and has worked in the field of neuropsychology since 2009. She conducts a variety of evaluations of adults and children ages 12 months+. She earned her Psy.D. degree in 2011 and Masters of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology (MSCP) in 2019 from California School of Professional Psychology. She holds an active license in California. Aspire has clinicians from a variety of specialties in an effort to meet our patient's needs.
I firmly believe that you are the expert of your own life. My role is to walk alongside you, helping to uncover your strengths, clarify your goals, and work through challenges that may be holding you back. Whether you're navigating life transitions, managing relationships, coping with stress, or addressing deep-seated concerns, we will collaborate to create a path forward that aligns with your values and aspirations.
I firmly believe that you are the expert of your own life. My role is to walk alongside you, helping to uncover your strengths, clarify your goals, and work through challenges that may be holding you back. Whether you're navigating life transitions, managing relationships, coping with stress, or addressing deep-seated concerns, we will collaborate to create a path forward that aligns with your values and aspirations.
Dr. Embrey has practiced psychotherapy in Europe for 15 years and in California since 1990, emphasizing the possibilities of making life better. He has been educated in England and Sweden as well as his doctorate in California.
Many choices in life are difficult. Trying to understand our choices, what motivates them and seeing clearly the patterns of our life is the start of choosing a new direction for ourselves or our relationships.
I understand how to produce change. I work with individuals and couples mostly, with the utmost care, respect and consideration of situations we find ourselves in.
Dr. Embrey has practiced psychotherapy in Europe for 15 years and in California since 1990, emphasizing the possibilities of making life better. He has been educated in England and Sweden as well as his doctorate in California.
Many choices in life are difficult. Trying to understand our choices, what motivates them and seeing clearly the patterns of our life is the start of choosing a new direction for ourselves or our relationships.
I understand how to produce change. I work with individuals and couples mostly, with the utmost care, respect and consideration of situations we find ourselves in.
I offer an authentic, relational space rooted in person-centered care, gestalt therapy, and psychoanalytic insight.
Finding the right therapist is about finding a safe space to land. My practice welcomes individuals and couples who are feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in old patterns, and are longing for genuine change. I work with people who may look like they have it all together, but internally carry a weight of self-doubt or emotional fatigue.
As a relational and person-centered therapist, I meet you with deep empathy, warmth, and zero judgment. Together, we will build a collaborative relationship where you can bring your whole self, explore your inner world at your own pace, and discover your innate capacity for healing.
I offer an authentic, relational space rooted in person-centered care, gestalt therapy, and psychoanalytic insight.
Finding the right therapist is about finding a safe space to land. My practice welcomes individuals and couples who are feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in old patterns, and are longing for genuine change. I work with people who may look like they have it all together, but internally carry a weight of self-doubt or emotional fatigue.
As a relational and person-centered therapist, I meet you with deep empathy, warmth, and zero judgment. Together, we will build a collaborative relationship where you can bring your whole self, explore your inner world at your own pace, and discover your innate capacity for healing.
My practice specializes in preconception care through parenting children to the age of 5. This includes reflecting on solo parenting, fertility struggles and loss, the use of donors & gestational carriers, support throughout pregnancy and adapting to the emotional, relational & identity changes due to parenting.
I work with individuals wanting to focus on finding relief from symptoms of stress, relationship challenges and struggling with current or past trauma. Often my clients have a feeling of fatigue, overwhelm, feel on edge, question their sense of self or parenting, and are experiencing a loss of joy or connection to others.
My practice specializes in preconception care through parenting children to the age of 5. This includes reflecting on solo parenting, fertility struggles and loss, the use of donors & gestational carriers, support throughout pregnancy and adapting to the emotional, relational & identity changes due to parenting.
I work with individuals wanting to focus on finding relief from symptoms of stress, relationship challenges and struggling with current or past trauma. Often my clients have a feeling of fatigue, overwhelm, feel on edge, question their sense of self or parenting, and are experiencing a loss of joy or connection to others.
My ideal client struggles with low self-esteem, self-doubt, and negative self-talk, often rooted in past experiences. These internal blocks keep them from reaching their potential in personal, professional, or creative areas. They deeply desire to feel empowered, build confidence, and take meaningful action toward their goals. They seek support to overcome limiting beliefs, develop resilience, and create a life they feel proud of—one where they trust themselves and feel in control.
My ideal client struggles with low self-esteem, self-doubt, and negative self-talk, often rooted in past experiences. These internal blocks keep them from reaching their potential in personal, professional, or creative areas. They deeply desire to feel empowered, build confidence, and take meaningful action toward their goals. They seek support to overcome limiting beliefs, develop resilience, and create a life they feel proud of—one where they trust themselves and feel in control.
Hello. If you are exploring the Psychology today website you are likely searching for answers, help, or change for yourself, a family member, or loved one through a difficult experience. If you are taking this step for the first time, in need of additional psychological services, or looking to change providers I commend you for taking this step forward. My hope and goal for each client/family I work with is to help you achieve a “Eureka!” moment and make meaningful and change propelling personal discoveries – whether through the psychotherapy services that I offer or the psychological testing/evaluation services that I offer.
Hello. If you are exploring the Psychology today website you are likely searching for answers, help, or change for yourself, a family member, or loved one through a difficult experience. If you are taking this step for the first time, in need of additional psychological services, or looking to change providers I commend you for taking this step forward. My hope and goal for each client/family I work with is to help you achieve a “Eureka!” moment and make meaningful and change propelling personal discoveries – whether through the psychotherapy services that I offer or the psychological testing/evaluation services that I offer.
Has your addictive behavior gotten out of control? Are you struggling with pornography or compulsive sexual behavior? Do you need to repair damage caused in your relationship or rebuild trust? You are not alone and there is a way through it. I am the founder and clinical director of Pathway Therapy Center where we specialize in helping clients get through the crisis that addiction causes and work to find recovery and healing. Further, I offer weekly Men's recovery groups to help building community and reduce shame around addiction; an essential piece of the recovery process.
Has your addictive behavior gotten out of control? Are you struggling with pornography or compulsive sexual behavior? Do you need to repair damage caused in your relationship or rebuild trust? You are not alone and there is a way through it. I am the founder and clinical director of Pathway Therapy Center where we specialize in helping clients get through the crisis that addiction causes and work to find recovery and healing. Further, I offer weekly Men's recovery groups to help building community and reduce shame around addiction; an essential piece of the recovery process.
Do you want to improve your life? Become a happier, healthier person? Do you want a therapist who is always honest with you? I aim to help my clients achieve all their goals, and help them develop the tools to fill their needs. I will work as often as they might want to in order to help them heal. We can work together on any issues they have so that they can live their best life!
Do you want to improve your life? Become a happier, healthier person? Do you want a therapist who is always honest with you? I aim to help my clients achieve all their goals, and help them develop the tools to fill their needs. I will work as often as they might want to in order to help them heal. We can work together on any issues they have so that they can live their best life!
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Somatic and Mind-Body practices
- Psychodynamic / Psychoanalytic exploration of early patterns & relational dynamics
- Trauma-Informed care, Motivational Interviewing
- I also offer Christian Counseling
Life can feel overwhelming, and seeking support is a courageous step toward healing. I work with adults, teens, families, couples, and the first responder community, providing a safe and compassionate space to explore challenges and discover new possibilities for growth. I specialize in helping clients navigate trauma and complex PTSD, depression, anxiety, stress, and more. Together, we’ll build coping skills and resilience while addressing the deeper roots of what’s holding you back.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Somatic and Mind-Body practices
- Psychodynamic / Psychoanalytic exploration of early patterns & relational dynamics
- Trauma-Informed care, Motivational Interviewing
- I also offer Christian Counseling
Life can feel overwhelming, and seeking support is a courageous step toward healing. I work with adults, teens, families, couples, and the first responder community, providing a safe and compassionate space to explore challenges and discover new possibilities for growth. I specialize in helping clients navigate trauma and complex PTSD, depression, anxiety, stress, and more. Together, we’ll build coping skills and resilience while addressing the deeper roots of what’s holding you back.
Hi, I’m Sharri, a dedicated licensed clinical social worker and therapist. With more than ten years of experience in the field of mental health, I am passionate about guiding you through any challenges you may be facing. Whether you’re dealing with mental health issues or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I am here to support you on your journey.
My approach is compassionate and personalized, ensuring that you feel heard and valued as we work together to uncover the answers you are looking for. Let’s embark on this path to well-being and self-discovery together.
Hi, I’m Sharri, a dedicated licensed clinical social worker and therapist. With more than ten years of experience in the field of mental health, I am passionate about guiding you through any challenges you may be facing. Whether you’re dealing with mental health issues or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I am here to support you on your journey.
My approach is compassionate and personalized, ensuring that you feel heard and valued as we work together to uncover the answers you are looking for. Let’s embark on this path to well-being and self-discovery together.
Natalie Ring
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC, MA
2 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
I draw from psychoanalytic therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Polyvagal Theory, CBT, and DBT.
Reaching out for support isn’t easy, it takes courage, especially when you're already feeling worn down. But the fact that you're here means something inside you is ready for change. Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure of yourself. Maybe you're carrying pain from trauma, anxiety, or relationship struggles. I want you to know you're not alone. In the work we do together, we can begin to gently reconnect with the parts of you that feel lost or hidden. With time, you can start to feel more like yourself again, more at ease, more whole, and more able to move through life with clarity, strength, and peace.
I draw from psychoanalytic therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Polyvagal Theory, CBT, and DBT.
Reaching out for support isn’t easy, it takes courage, especially when you're already feeling worn down. But the fact that you're here means something inside you is ready for change. Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure of yourself. Maybe you're carrying pain from trauma, anxiety, or relationship struggles. I want you to know you're not alone. In the work we do together, we can begin to gently reconnect with the parts of you that feel lost or hidden. With time, you can start to feel more like yourself again, more at ease, more whole, and more able to move through life with clarity, strength, and peace.
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.
As a mental health therapist I work from a client centered focus. I support and guide you in managing your mental health concerns. You maybe experiencing symptoms such as depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, or relationship issues. If you have a desire to understand and address the root causes of your life challenges, and you are willing to engage in the therapeutic process to make positive changes in your life then I'd love to work with you. I use a non-judgmental, empathetic therapeutic approach. I work to provide a safe and supportive environment to explore your thoughts and feelings, which in turn helps you grow as human being.
As a mental health therapist I work from a client centered focus. I support and guide you in managing your mental health concerns. You maybe experiencing symptoms such as depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, or relationship issues. If you have a desire to understand and address the root causes of your life challenges, and you are willing to engage in the therapeutic process to make positive changes in your life then I'd love to work with you. I use a non-judgmental, empathetic therapeutic approach. I work to provide a safe and supportive environment to explore your thoughts and feelings, which in turn helps you grow as human being.
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Psychoanalytic Therapists
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.