Therapists in Contra Costa County, CA
Nicole Loggins Desamparo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Feeling like talking with someone to get some relief and support? You have taken an important first step in finding a therapist that's right for you. I work with children, adolescents, parents, and adults who are experiencing issues related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief and relationship struggles. I am here to help you face these challenges in a comfortable and nurturing way.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Feeling like talking with someone to get some relief and support? You have taken an important first step in finding a therapist that's right for you. I work with children, adolescents, parents, and adults who are experiencing issues related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief and relationship struggles. I am here to help you face these challenges in a comfortable and nurturing way.
Marina Oribello
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Ramon, CA 94583 (Online Only)
I specialize in anxiety/depression, stress, trauma and family conflict.
Are you feeling stuck? Or worried about your child, family or self? Perhaps you're feeling unhappy or self-critical and struggling to identify what is happening in your life. Is anxiety causing difficulty in functioning at home, school/work, and relationships? Seeking professional help can reduce these symptoms. I provide therapy services that are person-centered meaning I meet clients where they are and empower them to change or improve behavior. Through my authentic, positive energy and interactive approach to therapy, I provide clients the tools to help them live their best lives and build overall self-esteem and confidence.
I specialize in anxiety/depression, stress, trauma and family conflict.
Are you feeling stuck? Or worried about your child, family or self? Perhaps you're feeling unhappy or self-critical and struggling to identify what is happening in your life. Is anxiety causing difficulty in functioning at home, school/work, and relationships? Seeking professional help can reduce these symptoms. I provide therapy services that are person-centered meaning I meet clients where they are and empower them to change or improve behavior. Through my authentic, positive energy and interactive approach to therapy, I provide clients the tools to help them live their best lives and build overall self-esteem and confidence.
Marley M Middlebrook
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Trained at UC Davis Medical Center to treat young children who have experienced trauma or behavioral difficulties. Additional training from the Renfrew Center in the treatment of eating disorders provides a unique combination for helping young children and their families with eating issues or obesity. A dissertation on binge eating provides an understanding for those who have emotional eating problems. Experience with addiction and dual diagnosis was earned while working with Contra Costa County treatment programs. Other experience includes treating children and adults who have suffered from maltreatment, domestic violence, depression, grief, and or eating disorders.
Trained at UC Davis Medical Center to treat young children who have experienced trauma or behavioral difficulties. Additional training from the Renfrew Center in the treatment of eating disorders provides a unique combination for helping young children and their families with eating issues or obesity. A dissertation on binge eating provides an understanding for those who have emotional eating problems. Experience with addiction and dual diagnosis was earned while working with Contra Costa County treatment programs. Other experience includes treating children and adults who have suffered from maltreatment, domestic violence, depression, grief, and or eating disorders.
Tricia M. Banda
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Danville, CA 94526
Using the lens of a kinder inner language, we will unfold the areas that may be causing you anxiety, depression, or just uncertainties that can block your ability to thrive in your life.
You may think that big things have to change in your life in order for you to feel better and experience improvement. But I've come to believe that a key, gentle shift in perspective can bring about more positive change than many realize. That is a shift from taking a critical approach with yourself to taking a Kinder Approach. With this shift in how you approach yourself and your experiences comes greater self-awareness and feelings of confidence, hopefulness, empowerment and knowing your value. You can begin to see and feel new possibilities and choices for your life.
Using the lens of a kinder inner language, we will unfold the areas that may be causing you anxiety, depression, or just uncertainties that can block your ability to thrive in your life.
You may think that big things have to change in your life in order for you to feel better and experience improvement. But I've come to believe that a key, gentle shift in perspective can bring about more positive change than many realize. That is a shift from taking a critical approach with yourself to taking a Kinder Approach. With this shift in how you approach yourself and your experiences comes greater self-awareness and feelings of confidence, hopefulness, empowerment and knowing your value. You can begin to see and feel new possibilities and choices for your life.
Marian T Okamura
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
I have been in private practice for over 30 years. I have had extensive experience with ethnically diverse women, men, couples, Veterans and immigrants, from young to older adults. I work with issues, such as depression, anxiety, relationships, marriage, work, disability, aging, loss, bereavement, identity and cross cultural/bi-cultural conflict. I am interested in exploring these issues through a dynamic process of understanding your emotional life and thoughts; and, how it manifests in your behavior in the world. Available for clinical consultation or supervising licensing hours. By appointment: Office, phone or virtual.
I have been in private practice for over 30 years. I have had extensive experience with ethnically diverse women, men, couples, Veterans and immigrants, from young to older adults. I work with issues, such as depression, anxiety, relationships, marriage, work, disability, aging, loss, bereavement, identity and cross cultural/bi-cultural conflict. I am interested in exploring these issues through a dynamic process of understanding your emotional life and thoughts; and, how it manifests in your behavior in the world. Available for clinical consultation or supervising licensing hours. By appointment: Office, phone or virtual.
Stella Petros
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Antioch, CA 94509
My name is Stella Petros. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Los Angeles, California. I have been in practice since 2005, and I specialize in working with adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief, trauma, and related issues. I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and solution-focused therapy approaches in treatment to assist my clients in meeting their treatment objectives.
My name is Stella Petros. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Los Angeles, California. I have been in practice since 2005, and I specialize in working with adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief, trauma, and related issues. I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and solution-focused therapy approaches in treatment to assist my clients in meeting their treatment objectives.
Angela Riggio
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oakley, CA 94561
I have experience working in a variety of settings with clients from different ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds as well as clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational issues.
My name is Angela Riggio and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I believe in providing a safe space for people of all backgrounds to be able to open up and find the support they are needing when facing challenging situations. I have years of experience working in the areas of anxiety, depression, PTSD, adjustment disorder, and relational issues. I like to provide and use techniques from a variety of theorists and focus on cognitive and solutions-focused techniques to be able to assist my clients in improving their quality of life.
I have experience working in a variety of settings with clients from different ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds as well as clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational issues.
My name is Angela Riggio and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I believe in providing a safe space for people of all backgrounds to be able to open up and find the support they are needing when facing challenging situations. I have years of experience working in the areas of anxiety, depression, PTSD, adjustment disorder, and relational issues. I like to provide and use techniques from a variety of theorists and focus on cognitive and solutions-focused techniques to be able to assist my clients in improving their quality of life.
Masood Moghaddam
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburg, CA 94565
I work with adults across the lifespan through individual and couples therapy, and specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
You’ve taken a courageous step in searching for a therapist and I’m glad you’re here. I’m Masood Maghaddam, a bicultural/bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker supporting clients’ goals toward positive change. I use an integrative approach, utilizing both behavioral and psychodynamic methods that’s personalized to your specific needs. Whether you’re wanting to improve your quality of life and strengthen relationships or facing anxiety or depression, I’m here to help and empower you on this healing journey.
I work with adults across the lifespan through individual and couples therapy, and specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
You’ve taken a courageous step in searching for a therapist and I’m glad you’re here. I’m Masood Maghaddam, a bicultural/bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker supporting clients’ goals toward positive change. I use an integrative approach, utilizing both behavioral and psychodynamic methods that’s personalized to your specific needs. Whether you’re wanting to improve your quality of life and strengthen relationships or facing anxiety or depression, I’m here to help and empower you on this healing journey.
Noemi Almaraz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PPSC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94805
If you are struggling with anxiety, conflict in your relationships or depression, I can support you & offer a path forward to a better you. As a bilingual LCSW, my work focuses on targeting negative thoughts, identifying your thinking style, & exploring your communication habits. In a safe, non judgmental environment, we will work together utilizing cognitive behavioral tools to learn the necessary coping skills to building a better you. I believe in a strengths based approach as we collaborate together on your therapeutic journey.
If you are struggling with anxiety, conflict in your relationships or depression, I can support you & offer a path forward to a better you. As a bilingual LCSW, my work focuses on targeting negative thoughts, identifying your thinking style, & exploring your communication habits. In a safe, non judgmental environment, we will work together utilizing cognitive behavioral tools to learn the necessary coping skills to building a better you. I believe in a strengths based approach as we collaborate together on your therapeutic journey.
Aza Tetelman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Orinda, CA 94563 (Online Only)
Dr. Aza Tetelman is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, inter-generational conflicts and acculturation difficulties. She enjoys facilitating self-understanding via bibliotherapy techniques, whether through the use of novels, self-help books, comics, or other media. She also believes that preventative care is just as important as healing in the aftermath of life challenges. Her clinical approach is warm and attentive, and takes on relational, dialectic, and insight-oriented approaches to treatment.
Dr. Aza Tetelman is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, inter-generational conflicts and acculturation difficulties. She enjoys facilitating self-understanding via bibliotherapy techniques, whether through the use of novels, self-help books, comics, or other media. She also believes that preventative care is just as important as healing in the aftermath of life challenges. Her clinical approach is warm and attentive, and takes on relational, dialectic, and insight-oriented approaches to treatment.
Stephanie Downs
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Concord, CA 94520 (Online Only)
My therapy style usually works within a person-centered, relational and cognitive-behavioral framework. I am going to ask about you, your goals, your family/relationships, your history, and other important life experiences and events so that we can begin to identify and understand thinking, feeling, and behavioral patterns that may or may not be working for you. Together, we can work to decrease your symptoms, such as anxiety and depression through building a therapeutic relationship, and increasing self-awareness and coping skills, which can help improve your self-esteem, personal relationships, and overall satisfaction with life!
My therapy style usually works within a person-centered, relational and cognitive-behavioral framework. I am going to ask about you, your goals, your family/relationships, your history, and other important life experiences and events so that we can begin to identify and understand thinking, feeling, and behavioral patterns that may or may not be working for you. Together, we can work to decrease your symptoms, such as anxiety and depression through building a therapeutic relationship, and increasing self-awareness and coping skills, which can help improve your self-esteem, personal relationships, and overall satisfaction with life!
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Kim Kirkland
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94583
Teens and young adults are faced with a variety of challenges to navigate in our culture today which can be overwhelming, create confusion, fear, or uncertainty. This can result in feelings of stress, anxiety, or depression. Some ways they may cope with these feelings are suicidal ideation, substance abuse, or social anxiety and are in need of developing some healthy coping skills. Oftentimes having another caring adult, other than a parent, to confide in can be helpful as as they sort through their feelings about the challenges they are facing
Teens and young adults are faced with a variety of challenges to navigate in our culture today which can be overwhelming, create confusion, fear, or uncertainty. This can result in feelings of stress, anxiety, or depression. Some ways they may cope with these feelings are suicidal ideation, substance abuse, or social anxiety and are in need of developing some healthy coping skills. Oftentimes having another caring adult, other than a parent, to confide in can be helpful as as they sort through their feelings about the challenges they are facing
Ashlee Nikole Frazier
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (Online Only)
I also work with adults with work stress, depression, anxiety, and divorce.
There is no such thing as an ideal client other than one that takes the first steps to help better themselves. I am here to aid the process. Everyone has a purpose. Mine is to help people using different modalities catered to individual needs. I hope that every person that I assist learns self confidence, gains emotional intelligence, learns to self reflect, and builds healthy strategies to face the difficulties life can bring. We cannot always control the things in our paths but we can learn to control ourselves and how we cope with hardships. We have the ability to turn unfortunate events into beautiful testimony.
I also work with adults with work stress, depression, anxiety, and divorce.
There is no such thing as an ideal client other than one that takes the first steps to help better themselves. I am here to aid the process. Everyone has a purpose. Mine is to help people using different modalities catered to individual needs. I hope that every person that I assist learns self confidence, gains emotional intelligence, learns to self reflect, and builds healthy strategies to face the difficulties life can bring. We cannot always control the things in our paths but we can learn to control ourselves and how we cope with hardships. We have the ability to turn unfortunate events into beautiful testimony.
Galina Litvin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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.
Shawn Sinclair
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94804
Dedicating much of my clinical work to helping adolescents, young adults, adults, and families, I have experience providing individual therapy for all ages and groups, including pre-marital work. I assist clients coping with stress, anxiety, depression, abuse, trauma, marital and relationship issues, loss, eating disorders, oppositional behavior, life-skills work, adoptions/foster care, parenting issues, sexual identification struggles, and any life changes. I am passionate about helping my clients turn difficult experiences into opportunities for growth. I understand that stressful situations can be overwhelming.
Dedicating much of my clinical work to helping adolescents, young adults, adults, and families, I have experience providing individual therapy for all ages and groups, including pre-marital work. I assist clients coping with stress, anxiety, depression, abuse, trauma, marital and relationship issues, loss, eating disorders, oppositional behavior, life-skills work, adoptions/foster care, parenting issues, sexual identification struggles, and any life changes. I am passionate about helping my clients turn difficult experiences into opportunities for growth. I understand that stressful situations can be overwhelming.
Rochelle Trejo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, relationship issues, divorce, woman's issues (pms, menopause, etc.
My approach to therapy begins with the understanding of each person's unique story. With understanding your goals, I will collaborate with you to create the life you want while providing support, insight, encouragment, and the tools you need to get started. I strive to provide an atmosphere where you feel safe to come as your most authentic self in order to address life's challenges.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, relationship issues, divorce, woman's issues (pms, menopause, etc.
My approach to therapy begins with the understanding of each person's unique story. With understanding your goals, I will collaborate with you to create the life you want while providing support, insight, encouragment, and the tools you need to get started. I strive to provide an atmosphere where you feel safe to come as your most authentic self in order to address life's challenges.
Kimally Samuels
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Antioch, CA 94509 (Online Only)
I specialize in depression/anxiety, trauma, and loss.
I am blessed and humbled by the opportunity to do what I love, which is working with people. Are you in need of support and understanding? Life can be difficult; having someone to share your feelings with can be equally difficult. I am compassionate, caring and nuturing. I provide a secure space for you to talk about your emotions openly without judgement.
I specialize in depression/anxiety, trauma, and loss.
I am blessed and humbled by the opportunity to do what I love, which is working with people. Are you in need of support and understanding? Life can be difficult; having someone to share your feelings with can be equally difficult. I am compassionate, caring and nuturing. I provide a secure space for you to talk about your emotions openly without judgement.
Christine Mckeehan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94582
I work with those who experience depression, anxiety, PTSD, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, struggles as a parent, those with anger issues, among other mental health issues.
Hello, my name is Christine Mckeehan, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a doctorate in clinical psychology (PsyD). l have been in practice since 2020; however, I have been licensed since 2013. I have worked with families in some sort of capacity for more than 30 years, as a foster parent, social worker, forensic psychologist post-doc, among other service-driven positions. I work with the philosophy of starting where the client is at and working from a solutions-focused perspective to establish goals that propel you forward. I have worked extensively with youth and their parents, some of whom are incarcerated.
I work with those who experience depression, anxiety, PTSD, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, struggles as a parent, those with anger issues, among other mental health issues.
Hello, my name is Christine Mckeehan, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a doctorate in clinical psychology (PsyD). l have been in practice since 2020; however, I have been licensed since 2013. I have worked with families in some sort of capacity for more than 30 years, as a foster parent, social worker, forensic psychologist post-doc, among other service-driven positions. I work with the philosophy of starting where the client is at and working from a solutions-focused perspective to establish goals that propel you forward. I have worked extensively with youth and their parents, some of whom are incarcerated.
Bridge Hope Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94806
I work with people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, school related problems, low self-esteem or other recent life stressors.
Accepting New Clients. We all have different reasons for seeking assistance at various points in our lives. Perhaps you're looking for guidance or a new perspective. Maybe you're in a bad situation and don't know what to do. Whatever has brought you to this point of seeking support, please know that reaching out and asking for help takes tremendous courage. Finding new ways to deal with one's situation can be both illuminating and empowering.
I work with people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, school related problems, low self-esteem or other recent life stressors.
Accepting New Clients. We all have different reasons for seeking assistance at various points in our lives. Perhaps you're looking for guidance or a new perspective. Maybe you're in a bad situation and don't know what to do. Whatever has brought you to this point of seeking support, please know that reaching out and asking for help takes tremendous courage. Finding new ways to deal with one's situation can be both illuminating and empowering.
Lynne Eilers
Marriage & Family Therapist, BS, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (Online Only)
Although I work with problems stemming from depression or anxiety, a specialty of mine is working with compulsive overeating.
Please use email for a response from me. Psychotherapy should be used to enhance the life you already live. Most of the time, we do well in our daily routines. All of us have ...let's say..our weak links. We excel in our careers, but we feel lonely, or we want to better communicate with our partner but don't know where to start. Everyone has little areas that confound us. Sometimes we need a private place to begin to find a different path.
Although I work with problems stemming from depression or anxiety, a specialty of mine is working with compulsive overeating.
Please use email for a response from me. Psychotherapy should be used to enhance the life you already live. Most of the time, we do well in our daily routines. All of us have ...let's say..our weak links. We excel in our careers, but we feel lonely, or we want to better communicate with our partner but don't know where to start. Everyone has little areas that confound us. Sometimes we need a private place to begin to find a different path.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.