Dana Goldstein

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT (she, they)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

7 Endorsed

1200 Mount Diablo Boulevard, Suite 201, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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I work with clients of all ages, including adults, couples, families, and children from preschool through the teen years. For adults and adolescents, I tailor therapy using a combination of art therapy, mindfulness techniques, sand tray, and traditional talk therapy to explore and transform challenges. With younger children, who often express their emotions through behavior, I incorporate art and play therapy, sand tray techniques, and a warm, positive connection to to understand and process their inner world. I also collaborate with the family to support growth and healing at home.

I work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, and issues arising from life transitions, learning differences, high sensitivity, sensory issues, giftedness, and twice exceptionality, or 2e (giftedness with learning differences). I also work with people who are exploring their gender, sexual orientation, or other aspects of identity.

If you feel that I might be a good fit for you, your child, or your family, please reach out and schedule a free consultation. Finding the right therapist can be difficult, and I am happy to provide referrals if needed; my goal is for you to have a successful therapeutic experience. I hope to hear from you soon!

Call or Email Dana Goldstein now for a free 15 minute consultation - (925) 315-4465

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1200 Mount Diablo Boulevard

Suite 201

Walnut Creek, CA 94596

(925) 315-4465

I have daytime and evening openings for virtual or in-person sessions in my cozy office in downtown Walnut Creek (with easy parking!)

I specialize in LGBTQ+, Anxiety and Depression

$180 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (925) 315-4465

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1200 Mount Diablo Boulevard

Suite 201

Walnut Creek, CA 94596

(925) 315-4465

I have daytime and evening openings for virtual or in-person sessions in my cozy office in downtown Walnut Creek (with easy parking!)

I specialize in LGBTQ+, Anxiety and Depression

$180 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $180
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

I do not bill insurance directly, but I can provide clients with a super bill to submit to their insurance company for reimbursement.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (925) 315-4465

Dana Goldstein

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

I do not bill insurance directly, but I can provide clients with a super bill to submit to their insurance company for reimbursement.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (925) 315-4465

Dana Goldstein

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 147715 Dana Goldstein
In Practice for 4 Years
Degree/Diploma from The Wright Institute MA in Clinical Psychology / 2005
Degree/Diploma from U.C. Santa Cruz BA in Representations of Gender in Literature / 1998
Attended Notre Dame de Namur University, MA in Counseling and Art Therapy, Graduated 2021

I have training in art therapy, play therapy, sand tray, mandala work, as well as for working with specialized populations such as 2e clients, gender expansive clients, and clients with ADHD. I am in the process of completing both my EMDR training and my IFS Level 1 training.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (925) 315-4465

Dana Goldstein

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (925) 315-4465

Dana Goldstein

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

LGBTQ+
Anxiety
Depression

Expertise

2e (Gifted with Learning Differences)
ADHD
Bisexual
Body Positivity
Child
Divorce
Education and Learning Disabilities
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
HSP (Highly Sensitive People)
Lesbian
Life Transitions
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Parenting
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Stress
Transgender
Trauma and PTSD

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (925) 315-4465

Dana Goldstein

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (925) 315-4465

Dana Goldstein

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

7 Endorsements

Alicia Dabney - Internal Family Systems For Childhood Trauma

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, ATR-BC

Dana is a dedicated, thoughtful, and skillful therapist. I am glad to have her as a colleague, and I know I can trust the quality of care she offers when I send her referrals.

Anny Papatheodorou

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MSc

Dana is a dedicated therapist who embraces a genuinely person-centered and empathetic approach. Her commitment to acknowledging the unique intersectionality of each client's background and societal influences speaks volumes about her thoughtful care.

Meri Levy

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C

Can't say enough about Dana as a therapist. Referred a young adult client to her, and they had a wonderful experience and it made a huge difference in their life. Dana is brilliant, insightful, and a very compassionate therapist. I highly recommend her!

Wendy Reiser

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

I have had the pleasure of working with Dana for many years. Her empathy, compassion and dedication to her work is exceptional. Dana has keen clinical instincts, is warm, thoughtful and easy to talk to.

Gabriela Arroyo-Grynbal

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Dana is a warm, highly empathetic, and skilled clinician. Dana is hardworking and passionate about their work and is able to combine different styles of therapy to create a safe space for clients that feels genuine.

Ariana Dulberg

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, PPS

Dana is an exceptional art and play therapist. She fosters a warm, welcoming environment and is deeply attuned to her clients' needs. I highly recommend her for anyone seeking therapy!

Sierra Christy

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR

Dana is a warm therapist whose person-centered approach allows for excellent care for her clients of all ages. She has been a colleague of mine for years, and she is always one of the first people I refer clients to.

Client Focus

Age

Toddler ,

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Mother ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Toddler ,

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Mother ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Art Therapy
EMDR
Family Systems
Feminist
Humanistic
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Narrative
Person-Centered
Play Therapy
Positive Psychology
Relational
Sandplay
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

I enjoy combining a client-centered IFS-informed way of approaching clients, and weaving in art, narrative therapy, an intersectional/feminist/anti-racism mindset, and systems thinking. If appropriate, EMDR can be incorporated as an extremely powerful tool for processing painful memories or areas of psychological "stuckness."

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (925) 315-4465

Dana Goldstein

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (925) 315-4465

Dana Goldstein

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Location

Primary Location

1200 Mount Diablo Boulevard

Suite 201

Walnut Creek, CA 94596

(925) 315-4465

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Contra Costa

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I have daytime and evening openings for virtual or in-person sessions in my cozy office in downtown Walnut Creek (with easy parking!)

Call for a free consultation now - (925) 315-4465

Dana Goldstein

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

I have daytime and evening openings for virtual or in-person sessions in my cozy office in downtown Walnut Creek (with easy parking!)

Call for a free consultation now - (925) 315-4465

Dana Goldstein

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT