It can be overwhelming to begin the process of therapy and takes courage to make that first contact. OFFERING VIDEO SESSIONS BECAUSE OF COVID 19. As your therapist I will engage you in becoming comfortable exploring your inner self and learning where do you get stuck and what increases your satisfaction in life. Using a compassionate and collaborative approach, we will develop a plan that addresses your issues. You will learn to look in the mirror and not the magnifying glass to improve both your self image and relationships with others. You will also learn how to set boundaries; this reduces anger and increases self esteem.

I specialize in child, adolescent, family, and adult therapy and assessments. My team of highly experienced clinicians and I provide evidence-based therapy, state-of-the art testing, in-school/in-home services, medical and psychiatric services, equine assisted psychotherapy, neurofeedback, and nutritional consults. With over 20 years of experience, we offer multiple treatment options to reduce symptoms, cope with stressors, resolve conflicts, and restore your daily life to health and wellness. We strive to provide exceptional and holistic collaborative care to educate, support, and empower individuals and families.

“The opportunity to positively impact individuals is an extraordinary gift. With gratitude, I embrace this gift to enhance a person's quality of life within a collaborative and supportive environment. I apply personalized tools and a strength-based approach to help lift a person towards their full potential.” I am a bilingual licensed clinical psychologist who works in evaluating and treating children, adolescents, adults, and families with a wide range of health, developmental, social-emotional and/or behavioral needs.I use integrative Evidence-Based tools (CBT,DBT,among others).

Our patients at Well are diverse and come to us exactly as they are. We provide clinical care to patients neglected in the traditional in-person mental health care treatment model, and we focus on delivering evidence-based treatments that work, tailored to your needs. We partner with patients to eliminate barriers like access, stigma, or cost, and our patients feel at home no matter where they are with our patient-centered clinicians. We are California’s online solution to today’s mental health challenges: patient-centered, modern, collaborative. Well is here for you.

Do you have the same painful relationship, job, or family problems over and over? Have you been unable to figure out why, or how to do it differently? I can help you learn how and why, and help you change these patterns. If you are unhappy, insecure, stuck in self-defeating patterns, have repeated relationship conflicts, addiction issues, or have stopped progressing in life, I can help you gain insight, change negative patterns, modify personality issues, achieve consistent Recovery from addictions, and live a happier life. I also have expertise in helping people cope with, and recover from relationships with narcissistic people.

Do you struggle with negative thoughts affecting your identity, mood or behaviors? Have you been diagnosed with a chronic mental illness? Do you feel stuck in your life due to emotional or physical pain from relationships, traumatic events or marginalization? Do you long for a safe person to process these events or unspoken secrets too unbearable to speak out-loud? Maybe you are having problems in your relationships, communication, or too many non-negotiable areas. Well, you are not alone.

We realize the importance of developing a supportive therapy relationship based in trust, mutual respect, and clear understanding of your unique background, values,and needs. At the Cognitive Therapy Institute, we work with you to identify goals and to develop a plan for reaching your goals in a sensible and effective way. Often our clients experience increased confidence and success in a relatively short time, largely because we offer clear guidance and techniques using the latest Cognitive Behavioral Treatments. You learn skills and strategies to resolve current difficulties and to enjoy a good quality of life in the years ahead.

Would you like to be successful emotionally, socially, spiritually and professionally? Do you need assistance directing personal growth, relationships, family life or your career? I specialize in assisting individuals to lead a productive life, a meaningful existence and reach their highest potential.

Cynthia A. Cotter, Ph.D. specializes in geriatric psychology and neuropsychology. Her neuropsychological evaluations describe and quantify cognitive deficits typically found in older adults. These assessments benefit medical diagnosis, treatment, and care planning for individuals with degenerative dementias and those with cognitive difficulties associated with medical conditions or trauma. In conjunction with her evaluations, Dr. Cotter provides feedback, education, and support for elders, families, caregivers, and residential staff. Dr. Cotter's assessments also contribute to determinations of mental capacity required for legal purposes. She provides psychological evaluations and pre-surgical psychological screening.

I have a unique ability to connect with people. Sometimes there are people that have a hard time clarifying what their thoughts and feelings are. They get confused. They hear voices in their head. They think people are making fun of them because they are born different. It can be really hard for Their own families to help. I help their families achieve common ground . Teenagers know I am real even if I tell them things they don’t want to hear. I have assisted many young adults make the difficult transition to adulthood. Older adults know that I want to hear about their life and assist them with the challenges of getting old.

Are you struggling to enjoy life because of depression and anxiety? Does it feel like no matter how hard you try you can't seem to move forward in life? Are you struggling to reach your life goals because of past trauma and hurt? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here.

I have completed her Master’s in Science in Counseling Psychology Degree with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from California Lutheran University. I am a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and has experience working with families, couples, adolescents, LGBTQI+, individual work, intimate partner violence, and substance use/abuse, and recovery.

Psychotherapy, psychological assessment, and medications are offered for adults and adolescents to address the affective and behavioral challenges. Most of patients are seen once a week for 3–5 months. After that, sessions take place less often for a few more months toward closure. Dr. K does not take on patients he does not think he can be of help. Therefore, Dr. K will enter the relationship with optimism and hope. Working with Dr. K, patients describe the progressively increasing self-awareness and skills for self-regulation, often accompanied by the compassion for self/others and the sense of inner freedom/peace.

I have a passion for helping people recover from trauma, addictions and mental health symptoms which could be holding them back from living the life of their dreams. I was trained at USC where I received a Masters degree in Social Work.

My goal is to help you find your strengths so that you can live a happier, more purposeful life at any age. Many people suffer from crippling depression and anxiety for years before seeking treatment. With so many cutting edge therapies that have been proven to help lessen symptoms, there is no reason to remain unhappy, lonely and isolated. Whether you are 15 or 85, you deserve to live a life of joy and meaning unencumbered by sadness and despair. I have worked with elderly and disabled clients as well as college students, families, and couples and have seen clients grow and change and live their best lives. You can too.

As a counselor, I work with clients to restore trust, joy, purpose and meaningful connections in life. If you have been through a trauma or loss, if you are overcoming abuse & victimization, job loss, or divorce, if you are feeling disappointment with the direction your life has taken, or if you feel you are simply "going through the motions" ... I will come alongside you to provide a safe and gentle environment for healing. You may be surprised by how much healing and joy is possible. Take your first step today!

Accessing hope, grounding, greater energy, and newfound peace are my specialities and passion, and I assist the patient to take charge in finding harmony and illuminating a vibrant life. Working creatively and eclectically, I emphasize psychophysiology and integrative modalities, the medical end of psychology in my practice, Lifetime Development in Pleasanton, California. Assessing carefully the unique strengths and needs of each child, adolescent, and adult who calls, my goal is to assist clients to become more masterful in their lives at every age. Using the lens of in-depth traditional psychotherapeutic knowledge, I aim for faster outcomes than those possible with "talk therapy" alone.

I believe that everybody has their own answers but there are times in our lives when we need assistance in discovering those answers. I take a straightforward approach to that exploration and help people advance in life. I specialize in couple's and family communication where assigning blame is replaced with a clearer understanding of each person and more effective ways to convey meaning. All relationships can be repaired if all members are willing to work towards that goal.