Therapists in Castro Valley, CA

As a therapist, I believe in working with clients to improve their emotional and mental health. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I believe therapy involves helping clients explore how social environments impacts mental health and exploring how thoughts/what one believes influences behavior and how one feels about themselves.

My name is James (Mick) Borgeson and I have been a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist since 1997. Over the past 25 years of clinical practice the therapeutic relationship has remained the greatest predictor of positive outcomes. I strive to create and environment of safety and acceptance, regardless of what the client's experiences may be, in which positive and lasting change can occur. I work with a wide variety of clientele. Mood related conditions, trauma exposed, family dynamics and dysfunction, substance related, grief.

I'm LaKeina Ferguson you can call me Keina. My approach to therapy is client centered meaning you're in charge. My areas of practice are substance abuse, depression, anxiety and for those who are suffering from low self-esteem and self-worth. I have a whole being philosophy because I truly believe that we have to take care of all of ourselves (mental, emotional, physical and spiritual) if we want to be completely whole. I typically work with clients who experience trauma as children and adults, domestic violence victims and perpetrators, substance abuse, Christian counseling, Bipolar disorders, depressive and anxiety disorders.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 10 years of experience. I specialize in working with: children, teens, and families to address a variety of mental health challenges. My areas of expertise include helping clients overcome: Autism and Neurodivergent Children and Teens, Learning Disabilities, School Challenges, Social and Emotional Development, Parents of Children/Teens with Autism, Behavioral Support and Planning, Siblings of family members with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Peer Relationships.

My name is Brittany MacLeod, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am passionate about my work as a therapist and bring 14 years of experience including 6 years of doing telehealth. You will find me to be an accepting, supportive, and caring professional who is dedicated to supporting you along your journey. My approach to Therapy is to meet my clients where they are at and offer a gentle and supportive role. I take the time to build the therapeutic relationship by listening to my clients and taking the time to get to know what’s important to them.

Mi nombre es Ana S. de Garcia tengo una licencia en Consejería Profesional y Salud Mental. Trabajo con personas que luchan contra la depresión/trastornos de ansiedad, problemas de relaciones y problemas laborales. Tengo muchos anos de experiencia en trabajar con clientes que han sufrido trauma, terapia de pareja, y niños y adolescentes con problemas de conducta y/o escolares. Tengo un MBA del Tecnológico de Monterrey y trabajo con frecuencia a personas que se ocupan de temas relacionados al mundo empresarial.

Hello, I am a dedicated LMFT specializing in individual and family therapy. I have used CBT, DBT, solution focused therapy, structural family therapy and narrative therapy to help individuals make breakthroughs in their mental health fitness. I work closely with the client guiding the client for remarkable change. I have had experience working with many populations including geriatric, LGBTQI, dual, and CD. I specialize in individual and family therapy.

Hi, My name is Jose Gonzalez and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 10 years of experience. I have worked with clients ages 3-98 years old. I believe that everyone deserves fair, good, and quality care. I have experience working in many different Mental Health Services capacities. I feel privileged to work with individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and all other mental illness. My approach to therapy varies depending on where the client is at in treatment. I mainly utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

My name is Sarah Tefera, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. For over ten years, I have been dedicated to working collaboratively with Clients to support them in meeting their intentions and goals. In my practice, I typically work with Children and Adults. I have extensive training working with Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. My intention is to create a safe and collaborative environment. I strongly believe that a client is the expert in their own body. I want to honor clients' needs while offering evidence-based practices to help support them on their mental health journey.

Thank you for reading my profile. Hello, Gloria Guevara-Moreno, LCSW. I'm a licensed therapist who is passionate about helping and supporting all clients. I welcome every client to give me a chance to help them to improve their quality of life. I provide my client with an opportunity to verbalize their feelings, needs, thoughts, and concerns in a safe therapeutic environment. I'm a great listener. Listening to clients' needs and concerns allows them to feel validated and develop trust with their therapist. I simply work to have open and sincere communication with my clients.

Tamara Hagy-Lopez is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, parents, adults, and families in a variety of clinical and school settings. Tamara's focus is on building a safe and validating environment that allows families and individuals to increase self-awareness and helps them create a narrative that supports their growth.

My approach to practicing psychology is transparent and collaborative in nature. Clients report that I am grounding, honest, and easy to talk to. Evaluations follow the philosophy and techniques of collaborative/therapeutic assessment. An important first step in the process is a collaborative conversation to uncover questions that you want to have answered by the assessment. I specialize in working with children, teens, young adults, and families.

I am Eleana Coll, with LCSW 87111. I am a bilingual/bicultural Spanish-speaking Psychotherapist with many years of experience working with children, adults, adolescents, and families who have experienced trauma, abuse, crime victimization, and immigration/acculturation issues. The clientele I serve is mainly Spanish-speaking Immigrants. My therapeutic approach is to create a positive, humanistic relationship and environment to help you process and resolve those difficulties and strive for balance in your life. I use positive communication to create a safe and nurturing session environment.

My name is Sybrena Brown, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I enjoy working with children ages 6 to 17, who have trouble with emotional regulation, anxiety/depression, ADHD. I also work with men and women who are navigating one of many life transitions over the entirety of a lifespan. I focus on Acceptance behavior therapy and Cognitive behavior therapy while always encouraging my client to see their own strength to make the necessary mindset changes to thrive.

Hello, I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Marriage and Family Therapist. I am licensed in California and Utah. I have a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Mount Saint Marys University in Los Angeles, CA. I take a compassionate and proactive therapeutic approach to collaborate with my client on creating a treatment plan focused on enhancing and improving their life. For the past six years, I've provided mental health services in community centers, schools, and telehealth therapy with adults, families, and children.