Therapists in El Sobrante, CA
Evgenia Feldhstern
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
El Sobrante, CA 94803
My specialties include adult, children and family relationship difficulties,children behavioral issues, parenting difficulties, family conflict issues, psychological trauma, and mood disorders.
Welcome! If you are a parent, or an adult struggling with depression, anxiety or memories of painful events, I can help you. I can help you with difficult child behaviors. If your child is angry, if they are fighting in school, or has learning difficulties, I can help you. For many years, I have been investing all my professional skills and my heart into helping wonderful children and families to heal. Please, tell me about your relationship with yourself, and with the world. Please, tell me how I can support and nurture you.
My specialties include adult, children and family relationship difficulties,children behavioral issues, parenting difficulties, family conflict issues, psychological trauma, and mood disorders.
Welcome! If you are a parent, or an adult struggling with depression, anxiety or memories of painful events, I can help you. I can help you with difficult child behaviors. If your child is angry, if they are fighting in school, or has learning difficulties, I can help you. For many years, I have been investing all my professional skills and my heart into helping wonderful children and families to heal. Please, tell me about your relationship with yourself, and with the world. Please, tell me how I can support and nurture you.
Susan Overhauser
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
El Sobrante, CA 94803
Waitlist for new clients
Special populations include abuse and rape survivors, adopted individuals, trauma survivors in relationship, and multicultural couples.
Do you wish for greater success, self-acceptance, love and connection? Do you desire to live your life more authentically? Difficult life histories and current obstacles hinder us from becoming who we want to be. With my help, past events and unfruitful ways of being can be processed and transformed so that they no longer impact your present or future. Modalities such as EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, emotionally focused therapy and sensorimotor psychotherapy will help you discover and embody a new way of being. I am fiercely committed to helping you clear your path forward to embrace greater ease, integrity, belonging, and love.
Special populations include abuse and rape survivors, adopted individuals, trauma survivors in relationship, and multicultural couples.
Do you wish for greater success, self-acceptance, love and connection? Do you desire to live your life more authentically? Difficult life histories and current obstacles hinder us from becoming who we want to be. With my help, past events and unfruitful ways of being can be processed and transformed so that they no longer impact your present or future. Modalities such as EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, emotionally focused therapy and sensorimotor psychotherapy will help you discover and embody a new way of being. I am fiercely committed to helping you clear your path forward to embrace greater ease, integrity, belonging, and love.
Melissa Gilbarg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Sobrante, CA 94803
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, low motivation and self-esteem, relationship issues, or simply just feeling stuck in life? Maybe you don't know how to describe how you're feeling yet. Together we can find the spark to make the changes you desire, get you feeling like yourself again, or figure out who you truly are. Sometimes we face life transitions, whether welcome or unwelcome and expected or unexpected, and we find ourselves different at the other side. We can explore the feelings and thoughts behind this and help you grow with your new reality, whatever it is.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, low motivation and self-esteem, relationship issues, or simply just feeling stuck in life? Maybe you don't know how to describe how you're feeling yet. Together we can find the spark to make the changes you desire, get you feeling like yourself again, or figure out who you truly are. Sometimes we face life transitions, whether welcome or unwelcome and expected or unexpected, and we find ourselves different at the other side. We can explore the feelings and thoughts behind this and help you grow with your new reality, whatever it is.
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Lisa LaMoreaux Bergfeld
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94806
Hello, I am Lisa LaMoreaux Bergfeld LMFT. I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages to help them conquer their life's challenges. I am here to help you learn new ways to navigate your journey through life in a healthier and more productive way. During our initial session, I listen to my client's concerns and their reason for seeking therapy at this time. From there we set goals to create some positive change towards the client's goals. I welcome anyone who wants to better themselves and their relationships. I am here to help my clients restore brokenness in any relationship.
Hello, I am Lisa LaMoreaux Bergfeld LMFT. I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages to help them conquer their life's challenges. I am here to help you learn new ways to navigate your journey through life in a healthier and more productive way. During our initial session, I listen to my client's concerns and their reason for seeking therapy at this time. From there we set goals to create some positive change towards the client's goals. I welcome anyone who wants to better themselves and their relationships. I am here to help my clients restore brokenness in any relationship.
Manda Selva
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pinole, CA 94564 (Online Only)
Do you find it hard to cope with life due to relationship or career-related stress, grief, childhood trauma, unresolved family dynamics, or parenting challenges? Sometimes "feeling stuck" could be due to a recent or prior trauma. Are you a couple or family who is out of sync and have trouble communicating with each other? Are you a First/Second generation or mixed race struggling with family/culture-based expectations? I also work with adoption related issues. My style is warm, engaged & curious, and my role is to increase awareness and help you develop effective coping strategies.
Do you find it hard to cope with life due to relationship or career-related stress, grief, childhood trauma, unresolved family dynamics, or parenting challenges? Sometimes "feeling stuck" could be due to a recent or prior trauma. Are you a couple or family who is out of sync and have trouble communicating with each other? Are you a First/Second generation or mixed race struggling with family/culture-based expectations? I also work with adoption related issues. My style is warm, engaged & curious, and my role is to increase awareness and help you develop effective coping strategies.
Glen Feigelman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pinole, CA 94564
In my over 18 years of psychotherapy practice, I've helped hundreds of adults, adolescents and couples to gain a better perspective on life and acheive more fulfilling relationships. I assist you in pointing out patterns of thoughts and actions that may be contributing to feeling stuck. Together, we explore ways in which you can transform habitual emotions and actions that seem to get you the same unwanted results. .
In my over 18 years of psychotherapy practice, I've helped hundreds of adults, adolescents and couples to gain a better perspective on life and acheive more fulfilling relationships. I assist you in pointing out patterns of thoughts and actions that may be contributing to feeling stuck. Together, we explore ways in which you can transform habitual emotions and actions that seem to get you the same unwanted results. .
Nicole Grimes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94806
I work with couples and adult individuals.
Nicole Grimes, LMFT I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and use solution-focused, cognitive behavioral therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. My approach will be customized to your specific needs and goals as we work together through your journey of healing, self awareness, and transforming your life.
I work with couples and adult individuals.
Nicole Grimes, LMFT I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and use solution-focused, cognitive behavioral therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. My approach will be customized to your specific needs and goals as we work together through your journey of healing, self awareness, and transforming your life.
John Jakubowski
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94803
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.
Kathryn Buys
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, ACSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Pablo, CA 94806
If you are a woman ready for more happiness, more peace, & a greater sense of choice, I am here to guide you on your way. Your depression, anxiety, or relationship challenges may be signals that something greater is around the corner. If they persist, though, it’s a good time to find someone who can re-orient you so that you’re on the path of a joyful life, a life of intention, a life where empowerment and “yes!” are within reach. I work with women who feel even just a slight spark of knowing that this path might be available. We may start with mindfulness & how to cope with the effects of trauma and depression so you can thrive.
If you are a woman ready for more happiness, more peace, & a greater sense of choice, I am here to guide you on your way. Your depression, anxiety, or relationship challenges may be signals that something greater is around the corner. If they persist, though, it’s a good time to find someone who can re-orient you so that you’re on the path of a joyful life, a life of intention, a life where empowerment and “yes!” are within reach. I work with women who feel even just a slight spark of knowing that this path might be available. We may start with mindfulness & how to cope with the effects of trauma and depression so you can thrive.
Larry Yavorsky Therapy & Relationship Enhancement
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RN, MA
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94806
You can be happier, healthier & find life more fulfilling, by engaging in therapy with Larry Yavorsky. I am LMFT and RN with 40 years of experience in the areas of enhancing individual, sexual, and relationship health and satisfaction. I invite you to call me at (510) 401-3935 for free phone consultation. My passion is to help clients explore and understand themselves, to become free of troubling symptoms and of relationship distress. Using methods which promote emotional, mental, and physical awareness and health, I have had success in treating a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety,PTSD, relationship/sexual distress.
You can be happier, healthier & find life more fulfilling, by engaging in therapy with Larry Yavorsky. I am LMFT and RN with 40 years of experience in the areas of enhancing individual, sexual, and relationship health and satisfaction. I invite you to call me at (510) 401-3935 for free phone consultation. My passion is to help clients explore and understand themselves, to become free of troubling symptoms and of relationship distress. Using methods which promote emotional, mental, and physical awareness and health, I have had success in treating a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety,PTSD, relationship/sexual distress.
Christopher Mahoney
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Pablo, CA 94806
My name is Christopher Mahoney, I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My goal is to create a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship, where clients can build awareness and identify strategies to have a better quality of life. I am open to working with any clients who have a genuine desire for change, self-awareness, and skill-building to positively improve their daily lives. I am open to working with individuals and couples focused on improving their relationships. I am currently not working with minors, but not because of a lack of belief in the importance of adolescent and child therapy.
My name is Christopher Mahoney, I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My goal is to create a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship, where clients can build awareness and identify strategies to have a better quality of life. I am open to working with any clients who have a genuine desire for change, self-awareness, and skill-building to positively improve their daily lives. I am open to working with individuals and couples focused on improving their relationships. I am currently not working with minors, but not because of a lack of belief in the importance of adolescent and child therapy.
Bette Baber
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Pablo, CA 94806
Having treated many different types of clients with various types of issues, I tend to find the clients I see most often are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, relationship issues, and decisions regarding their career or some other type of adjustment transition.
I'm Bette Baber, a licensed LMFT who has been practicing for over 12 years. Thank you for taking the first step to achieving your goals. Believing there is a solution to every issue, I help individual clients navigate the trials they face (depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse, and career and life transition issues) using positive treatment models. Having worked in various clinical settings I have also helped children, teens, and families as well as helping clients in crisis and I would love to help you.
Having treated many different types of clients with various types of issues, I tend to find the clients I see most often are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, relationship issues, and decisions regarding their career or some other type of adjustment transition.
I'm Bette Baber, a licensed LMFT who has been practicing for over 12 years. Thank you for taking the first step to achieving your goals. Believing there is a solution to every issue, I help individual clients navigate the trials they face (depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse, and career and life transition issues) using positive treatment models. Having worked in various clinical settings I have also helped children, teens, and families as well as helping clients in crisis and I would love to help you.
Vicki Matthews
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94806
I also treat adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and self-confidence issues along with providing couples and family therapy using Gottmans and family systems approaches.
Hello, my name is Vicki Matthews and, I am an M.A. LPCC dual licensed in CA and NM. I focus on guiding my child, teen, and adult clients to be their own agents of change, catering to their needs, and meeting my clients where they are at in life. I focus on realistic and attainable goals working together with my clients to achieve therapeutic wellness, towards improving their daily functioning. My goal is to be a part of the curative process for all my clients.
I also treat adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and self-confidence issues along with providing couples and family therapy using Gottmans and family systems approaches.
Hello, my name is Vicki Matthews and, I am an M.A. LPCC dual licensed in CA and NM. I focus on guiding my child, teen, and adult clients to be their own agents of change, catering to their needs, and meeting my clients where they are at in life. I focus on realistic and attainable goals working together with my clients to achieve therapeutic wellness, towards improving their daily functioning. My goal is to be a part of the curative process for all my clients.
Chloe Gulyas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hercules, CA 94547
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my partner and two children and watching movies even the occasional non-Disney ones!.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who worked for the last decade in the Bay Area, specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, school challenges, and relationship issues. I have extensive experience in community mental health and providing therapy in educational settings.I strive to form strong connections with my clients so that I may, with the use of evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed counseling, support them through their healing and growth journeys.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my partner and two children and watching movies even the occasional non-Disney ones!.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who worked for the last decade in the Bay Area, specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, school challenges, and relationship issues. I have extensive experience in community mental health and providing therapy in educational settings.I strive to form strong connections with my clients so that I may, with the use of evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed counseling, support them through their healing and growth journeys.
Jeffrey Sloan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94803
I am passionate about working with couples and families.
In today’s world, we are surrounded by stressors at every level—personal, community, national and global. There’s no doubt that when there is so much chaos in the world and our lives it can feel like we are out of control. We may feel “stuck” perhaps with unbearable sadness, grief, overwhelm or worry that have ripple effects in our daily lives including work, school, family, and relationships. Talking to loved ones can be helpful, but sometimes we’d rather talk to someone who is impartial. Our work will focus on creating a space where you feel heard, understood, cared for, and accepted as you are.
I am passionate about working with couples and families.
In today’s world, we are surrounded by stressors at every level—personal, community, national and global. There’s no doubt that when there is so much chaos in the world and our lives it can feel like we are out of control. We may feel “stuck” perhaps with unbearable sadness, grief, overwhelm or worry that have ripple effects in our daily lives including work, school, family, and relationships. Talking to loved ones can be helpful, but sometimes we’d rather talk to someone who is impartial. Our work will focus on creating a space where you feel heard, understood, cared for, and accepted as you are.
Ana Lourdes Herrador
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, CA 94805
As a bi-cultural/bi-lingual Latina Therapist with over twenty years of experience, I have had the pleasure of working with children, teens and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds. I provide psychotherapy to individuals from a holistic approach that incorporates mindfulness, relational, cognitive and psychodynamic theories. I love helping people, who are working in self-empowerment, managing anxiety, and relationship issues. I am a warm, compassionate therapist who strives to provide a welcoming place where my patients feel safe to address and work on their presenting symptoms and challenges.
As a bi-cultural/bi-lingual Latina Therapist with over twenty years of experience, I have had the pleasure of working with children, teens and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds. I provide psychotherapy to individuals from a holistic approach that incorporates mindfulness, relational, cognitive and psychodynamic theories. I love helping people, who are working in self-empowerment, managing anxiety, and relationship issues. I am a warm, compassionate therapist who strives to provide a welcoming place where my patients feel safe to address and work on their presenting symptoms and challenges.
Kila Carrier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94805 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life transitions, particularly those related to anxiety, trauma, divorce, and navigating co-parenting can be difficult. Maybe you don’t currently have the coping skills to manage what can be a trying and traumatizing time. Challenges like navigating young adulthood, managing anxiety, maintaining a healthy relationship, or choosing to end a relationship can be difficult and riddled with uncertainty. I can personally recall how helpful and reassuring it was to have someone in my life help me by providing direct feedback and compassionate support as I navigated these challenges.
Life transitions, particularly those related to anxiety, trauma, divorce, and navigating co-parenting can be difficult. Maybe you don’t currently have the coping skills to manage what can be a trying and traumatizing time. Challenges like navigating young adulthood, managing anxiety, maintaining a healthy relationship, or choosing to end a relationship can be difficult and riddled with uncertainty. I can personally recall how helpful and reassuring it was to have someone in my life help me by providing direct feedback and compassionate support as I navigated these challenges.
Debra S. Butler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94806
I am a clinician whose passion is working with individuals, couples and groups from diverse cultures and backgrounds. I work from a whole-person and inclusive perspective, welcoming clients with their own personal circumstances. At times, anyone may feel overwhelmed, stressed, stumble and just feel unsure of what to do. This is a great time to talk with a clinician who is interested in your concerns, your well-being and desired outcome. The initial meeting is intended to be informative and decisive. With commitment and partnership during the therapy process, getting to a productive and restored place is expected .
I am a clinician whose passion is working with individuals, couples and groups from diverse cultures and backgrounds. I work from a whole-person and inclusive perspective, welcoming clients with their own personal circumstances. At times, anyone may feel overwhelmed, stressed, stumble and just feel unsure of what to do. This is a great time to talk with a clinician who is interested in your concerns, your well-being and desired outcome. The initial meeting is intended to be informative and decisive. With commitment and partnership during the therapy process, getting to a productive and restored place is expected .
Tasha B Pera
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
El Cerrito, CA 94530
I am currently providing telehealth Hippaa-compliant videoconferencing! We each have the tools within ourselves to make it possible to improve our lives. At times, however, we may be so overwhelmed with difficult circumstances, relationships, or transitions, that we want help from a professional. 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. I tend to see many adults, as well as adolescents who mainly suffer with anxiety-related problems. I have a positive and respectful attitude.
I am currently providing telehealth Hippaa-compliant videoconferencing! We each have the tools within ourselves to make it possible to improve our lives. At times, however, we may be so overwhelmed with difficult circumstances, relationships, or transitions, that we want help from a professional. 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. I tend to see many adults, as well as adolescents who mainly suffer with anxiety-related problems. I have a positive and respectful attitude.
Michael Brollini
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Pablo, CA 94806
I also have been treating non-mental health issues such as interpersonal effectiveness issues, communication effectiveness, phase of life issues, family conflicts, marital / relationship conflicts, and individual issues (some known and some to explore to gain a better understanding of what an issue might be).
My Name is Michael Bollini, I am Licensed in California as a marriage and family therapist, with 6 years of experience working with co-occurring mental health disorders and non-mental health disorders. It is my goal to help with learning alternative self-care activities, utilizing coping skills, and grounding techniques that could help us to function in the present moment. These are the basic fundamentals that are important through the healing process which could help improve your personal growth.
I also have been treating non-mental health issues such as interpersonal effectiveness issues, communication effectiveness, phase of life issues, family conflicts, marital / relationship conflicts, and individual issues (some known and some to explore to gain a better understanding of what an issue might be).
My Name is Michael Bollini, I am Licensed in California as a marriage and family therapist, with 6 years of experience working with co-occurring mental health disorders and non-mental health disorders. It is my goal to help with learning alternative self-care activities, utilizing coping skills, and grounding techniques that could help us to function in the present moment. These are the basic fundamentals that are important through the healing process which could help improve your personal growth.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.