Therapists in Lafayette, CA
Anna Davidson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
As a queer woman myself, I find joy in serving the LGBTQIA+ community, both individuals & couples +.
Do you feel lost or stuck? Disconnected from your body or emotional needs? Perhaps unfulfilled or as if you can't seem to break free from a relational pattern? I see you. You're not alone & I'm passionate about supporting you back home to your truest self. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, or are experiencing obstacles in your relationships, I want to work with you to gain more clarity & confidence around communication, needs, boundaries & intimacy. I believe that healing happens in relation- whether to self, other, or the environment & I am intentional about creating a conscious, trusted relationship with my clients.
As a queer woman myself, I find joy in serving the LGBTQIA+ community, both individuals & couples +.
Do you feel lost or stuck? Disconnected from your body or emotional needs? Perhaps unfulfilled or as if you can't seem to break free from a relational pattern? I see you. You're not alone & I'm passionate about supporting you back home to your truest self. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, or are experiencing obstacles in your relationships, I want to work with you to gain more clarity & confidence around communication, needs, boundaries & intimacy. I believe that healing happens in relation- whether to self, other, or the environment & I am intentional about creating a conscious, trusted relationship with my clients.
Anne E Gimbel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CA 94549 (Online Only)
My clientele consists of individuals, couples, adolescents, and seniors seeking help with stress, anxiety, depression, family issues, LGBT issues, trauma and aging.
Life used to be easier! Perhaps you feel stuck in your relationships and you are not getting along with the people you see daily. Issues in life can be overwhelming and full of challenges. I begin by meeting you at your place of growth or healing, and whether trauma, abuse, grieving, recovery or life issues, we work together to overcome them. There is hope. Let me help you reach the goals and connections you deserve. With sensitivity and compassion, we work to determine what might be blocking your full potential and your feelings.
My clientele consists of individuals, couples, adolescents, and seniors seeking help with stress, anxiety, depression, family issues, LGBT issues, trauma and aging.
Life used to be easier! Perhaps you feel stuck in your relationships and you are not getting along with the people you see daily. Issues in life can be overwhelming and full of challenges. I begin by meeting you at your place of growth or healing, and whether trauma, abuse, grieving, recovery or life issues, we work together to overcome them. There is hope. Let me help you reach the goals and connections you deserve. With sensitivity and compassion, we work to determine what might be blocking your full potential and your feelings.
Haley Hewitt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, E-RYT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Haley Hewitt and I specialize in individual, couples, and family therapy. I believe that because we are complex and unique individuals, an approach that integrates both mind and body is essential for the healing, growth, and resiliency that is the goal of therapeutic counseling. Treatment specializations include: depression and anxiety, couples counseling, children and adolescents, psychedelic-assisted therapies, stress and/or pain management, life transitions, self-esteem, mental illness/mental health issues, gender and/or sexual identity, and LGBTQIA. I am trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS, DBT/CBT & Somatics.
My name is Haley Hewitt and I specialize in individual, couples, and family therapy. I believe that because we are complex and unique individuals, an approach that integrates both mind and body is essential for the healing, growth, and resiliency that is the goal of therapeutic counseling. Treatment specializations include: depression and anxiety, couples counseling, children and adolescents, psychedelic-assisted therapies, stress and/or pain management, life transitions, self-esteem, mental illness/mental health issues, gender and/or sexual identity, and LGBTQIA. I am trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS, DBT/CBT & Somatics.
Marissa Mannina
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CA 94549
Dr. Mannina is a clinical psychologist who has been practicing for over fifteen years. She graduated from Sofia University (formerly Institute of Transpersonal Psychology). Dr. Mannina believes in humanistic care that includes psychodynamic work and as needed CBT, DBT or other modalities that may be useful to each unique individual she works with. Formerly an artist, and licensed massage therapist, Marissa also enjoys the connection between creativity and life as art, somatic and cranio-sacral therapies.
Dr. Mannina is a clinical psychologist who has been practicing for over fifteen years. She graduated from Sofia University (formerly Institute of Transpersonal Psychology). Dr. Mannina believes in humanistic care that includes psychodynamic work and as needed CBT, DBT or other modalities that may be useful to each unique individual she works with. Formerly an artist, and licensed massage therapist, Marissa also enjoys the connection between creativity and life as art, somatic and cranio-sacral therapies.
Miles Hedgpeth
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CA 94549
Miles Hedgpeth Is A Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist In California Who Has Been Practicing Since 2015. He Has An Ma In Counseling Psychology. Miles Was Born In Geneva, Switzerland And Grew Up In San Francisco. He Decided To Become A Therapist After Spending Five Years Working As A Counselor For A Foster Child And Worked With This Individual From Age 13 Until His Emancipation At Age 18. Miles Has Worked With Diverse Populations All In The Bay Area. With More Than A Decade Of Experience, Miles Has Found That Acceptance Of Emotions Is The Most Prominent Tool In Psychotherapy.
Miles Hedgpeth Is A Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist In California Who Has Been Practicing Since 2015. He Has An Ma In Counseling Psychology. Miles Was Born In Geneva, Switzerland And Grew Up In San Francisco. He Decided To Become A Therapist After Spending Five Years Working As A Counselor For A Foster Child And Worked With This Individual From Age 13 Until His Emancipation At Age 18. Miles Has Worked With Diverse Populations All In The Bay Area. With More Than A Decade Of Experience, Miles Has Found That Acceptance Of Emotions Is The Most Prominent Tool In Psychotherapy.
Nicole Hermann-Metzger
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CA 94549
My approach to therapy is client-centered, meeting each person I work with where they are at using diverse interventions including mindfulness and somatic experiencing techniques. I am a Bay Area native raised in a multicultural household with over 20 years of experience working in a variety of settings throughout Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. I specialize in working with people struggling with: anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, chronic stress, adjusting to life changes, trauma exposure/PTSD, gender and sexual orientation identity issues, and multicultural stress.
My approach to therapy is client-centered, meeting each person I work with where they are at using diverse interventions including mindfulness and somatic experiencing techniques. I am a Bay Area native raised in a multicultural household with over 20 years of experience working in a variety of settings throughout Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. I specialize in working with people struggling with: anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, chronic stress, adjusting to life changes, trauma exposure/PTSD, gender and sexual orientation identity issues, and multicultural stress.
Bill Fox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CA 94549
Bill Fox is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 1998. He has a Masters in Social Work. Bill has decades of experience in hospitals, prisons, and with parolees in private practice. He offers psychodynamic/neuropsychiatric point of view, good active listening, and compassion. Bill is excellent at boundary maintenance and understanding. Outside of work, Bill enjoys music, piano, ocean kayaking, hiking, and poetry.
Bill Fox is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 1998. He has a Masters in Social Work. Bill has decades of experience in hospitals, prisons, and with parolees in private practice. He offers psychodynamic/neuropsychiatric point of view, good active listening, and compassion. Bill is excellent at boundary maintenance and understanding. Outside of work, Bill enjoys music, piano, ocean kayaking, hiking, and poetry.
Shannon Brueckner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CA 94549
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are experiencing challenges in their lives - including school or work performance, relationships with family and friends, or self-esteem. As a parent you might notice your child withdrawing, not interacting as usual with friends and family, getting into more fights or trouble, or struggling with self-confidence. Sleeping and eating habits and other daily routines may be affected as well. When you feel as though you don't know what else to do, reaching out and getting help through counseling can be the best alternative.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are experiencing challenges in their lives - including school or work performance, relationships with family and friends, or self-esteem. As a parent you might notice your child withdrawing, not interacting as usual with friends and family, getting into more fights or trouble, or struggling with self-confidence. Sleeping and eating habits and other daily routines may be affected as well. When you feel as though you don't know what else to do, reaching out and getting help through counseling can be the best alternative.
Laura N. Naman
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CA 94549
Waitlist for new clients
Hello. If you are exploring the Psychology today website you are likely searching for answers, help, or change for yourself, a family member, or loved one through a difficult experience. If you are taking this step for the first time, in need of additional psychological services, or looking to change providers I commend you for taking this step forward. My hope and goal for each client/family I work with is to help you achieve a “Eureka!” moment and make meaningful and change propelling personal discoveries – whether through the psychotherapy services that I offer or the psychological testing/evaluation services that I offer.
Hello. If you are exploring the Psychology today website you are likely searching for answers, help, or change for yourself, a family member, or loved one through a difficult experience. If you are taking this step for the first time, in need of additional psychological services, or looking to change providers I commend you for taking this step forward. My hope and goal for each client/family I work with is to help you achieve a “Eureka!” moment and make meaningful and change propelling personal discoveries – whether through the psychotherapy services that I offer or the psychological testing/evaluation services that I offer.
Catherine Lamme
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CA 94549
Welcome! Are you feeling tired of the patterns and old stories that impact the development of your vitality and the best version of your life? Does your sense of self feel fractured? Does your body seem to mirror the internal negative thought patterns that seem to block you creating the life you want to live? Do you feel like there are moments that you cannot imagine living in the internal chaos another moment? I am inspired and honored to work with adults who are motivated to heal and release the negative internal stories, especially from trauma, that have dictated their behavior in order to create their own life worth living.
Welcome! Are you feeling tired of the patterns and old stories that impact the development of your vitality and the best version of your life? Does your sense of self feel fractured? Does your body seem to mirror the internal negative thought patterns that seem to block you creating the life you want to live? Do you feel like there are moments that you cannot imagine living in the internal chaos another moment? I am inspired and honored to work with adults who are motivated to heal and release the negative internal stories, especially from trauma, that have dictated their behavior in order to create their own life worth living.
Bruce Sorenson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CA 94549
Everyone has challenges and battles to fight. A pain-free life is not always possible. Even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s difficulties. Whether you struggle with depression, grief, anxiety, or other issues, you should know there is hope for better tomorrows.
Everyone has challenges and battles to fight. A pain-free life is not always possible. Even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s difficulties. Whether you struggle with depression, grief, anxiety, or other issues, you should know there is hope for better tomorrows.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549 (Online Only)
NO.DOUBT you are looking for a therapist with whom you can feel safe and connected, someone who will focus on your goals and respect you. My 25 years of dedicated practice, combined with my ongoing effort to stay on top of the latest psychological research and methods, ensure that I am someone you can trust. I will notice both where you hurt and where you shine and approach your goals with cultural humility, using evidence-based techniques that honor your innate wisdom, while providing the confidence, skill, and leadership that come with 25 years of training and practice in the most challenging of settings.
NO.DOUBT you are looking for a therapist with whom you can feel safe and connected, someone who will focus on your goals and respect you. My 25 years of dedicated practice, combined with my ongoing effort to stay on top of the latest psychological research and methods, ensure that I am someone you can trust. I will notice both where you hurt and where you shine and approach your goals with cultural humility, using evidence-based techniques that honor your innate wisdom, while providing the confidence, skill, and leadership that come with 25 years of training and practice in the most challenging of settings.
Meri Levy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
I work best with adults who hard on themselves, especially parents and people experiencing chronic pain. Do you often feel like you "should" be doing more or better? Do you feel guilty taking time for yourself? Do you have mixed feelings about parenthood or your relationship? Learning how to treat ourselves with compassion, accepting our negative feelings as well as the positive ones, and balancing caretaking for others with caring for ourselves is something many of us have to learn as adults. These are areas I help my clients with daily. You don't need to struggle with these issues alone.
I work best with adults who hard on themselves, especially parents and people experiencing chronic pain. Do you often feel like you "should" be doing more or better? Do you feel guilty taking time for yourself? Do you have mixed feelings about parenthood or your relationship? Learning how to treat ourselves with compassion, accepting our negative feelings as well as the positive ones, and balancing caretaking for others with caring for ourselves is something many of us have to learn as adults. These are areas I help my clients with daily. You don't need to struggle with these issues alone.
Nicolle Danielle Tissot
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
Struggling with anxiety, depression, low self esteem or negative self talk? Looking for a supportive, caring and empathetic therapist? Life can be challenging and even unfair at times, as life continues to move forward we may be activated or stuck as things from the past, future and present resurface in a way that feels unmanageable on your own. I work with clients to walk along that path with them as we explore what has brought them to therapy and together create meaning, process challenging events from the past, create insight, create new ways of coping, overall self growth, and positive change for the present and future.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, low self esteem or negative self talk? Looking for a supportive, caring and empathetic therapist? Life can be challenging and even unfair at times, as life continues to move forward we may be activated or stuck as things from the past, future and present resurface in a way that feels unmanageable on your own. I work with clients to walk along that path with them as we explore what has brought them to therapy and together create meaning, process challenging events from the past, create insight, create new ways of coping, overall self growth, and positive change for the present and future.
Gabriella Moreno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CA 94549
I provide evidenced based treatment to adolescents and adults with complex mood and anxiety issues, OCD, Trichotillomania, skin picking, trauma, ADHD, social anxiety, and psychosis. My expertise involves providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), social skills building, self esteem & self confidence building, multicultural therapy for minoritized youth, CBT for trauma, and parenting education. I also provide support, education, and consultation to parents of people living with severe and chronic mental illness like schizophrenia, schizoaffective, and bipolar disorders.
I provide evidenced based treatment to adolescents and adults with complex mood and anxiety issues, OCD, Trichotillomania, skin picking, trauma, ADHD, social anxiety, and psychosis. My expertise involves providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), social skills building, self esteem & self confidence building, multicultural therapy for minoritized youth, CBT for trauma, and parenting education. I also provide support, education, and consultation to parents of people living with severe and chronic mental illness like schizophrenia, schizoaffective, and bipolar disorders.
Chelsie Crilly
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
I specialize in working with ADHD, HSP, and ASD. Being in our bodies- and being in our world- can be very difficult. This is especially true when when you're a highly sensitive person. My typical client often hears "you're being too much" while also dreading the feeling of not "being enough". I'm here to take a deep dive into what's making you feel like "too much" and highlight the ways you are "just enough for the right people". Typically, my client's goals are to live more comfortably in their sensitive skin, find liberation from shame, and better manage depression and anxiety.
I specialize in working with ADHD, HSP, and ASD. Being in our bodies- and being in our world- can be very difficult. This is especially true when when you're a highly sensitive person. My typical client often hears "you're being too much" while also dreading the feeling of not "being enough". I'm here to take a deep dive into what's making you feel like "too much" and highlight the ways you are "just enough for the right people". Typically, my client's goals are to live more comfortably in their sensitive skin, find liberation from shame, and better manage depression and anxiety.
Ines M Vaniman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CA 94549
There are so many different reasons to seek therapy and it is my job to get you to where you want to get, as quickly as possible. I am a down to earth, experienced therapist. I use scientifically proven approaches, based on the needs and preferences of my patients. I focus on building strong relationships and providing a space where we can develop and implement a plan to make meaningful change happen. I have over 15 years of experience working in this field and feel very passionate about this work.
There are so many different reasons to seek therapy and it is my job to get you to where you want to get, as quickly as possible. I am a down to earth, experienced therapist. I use scientifically proven approaches, based on the needs and preferences of my patients. I focus on building strong relationships and providing a space where we can develop and implement a plan to make meaningful change happen. I have over 15 years of experience working in this field and feel very passionate about this work.
Ojuri Psychology Practices
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I'm qualified to care for individuals who may be facing life stressors, such as discrimination, gender identity issues, sexuality issues, loss of relationships, or life transitions. I also treat those who may be facing painful or severe psychiatric symptoms related to borderline personality traits, major depression, bipolar disorder, panic or post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I provide clinical intervention through evidenced based psychotherapy practices, provide diagnoses counseling or second opinions.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I'm qualified to care for individuals who may be facing life stressors, such as discrimination, gender identity issues, sexuality issues, loss of relationships, or life transitions. I also treat those who may be facing painful or severe psychiatric symptoms related to borderline personality traits, major depression, bipolar disorder, panic or post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I provide clinical intervention through evidenced based psychotherapy practices, provide diagnoses counseling or second opinions.
Johanna Helen Kelly
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CA 94549
New Beginnings! New Awakenings! New Perspectives and Growth! These are just a few of the benefits of therapy you will gain. I pride myself on developing compassionate, non-judgmental therapeutic relationships with the couples and families and individuals I serve. Some unique things about me: I worked internationally as a therapist in both Hong Kong and Switzerland over the course of 6 years. I gained a significant amount of cultural competency through this amazing experience. Further, I have expertise in the field of Addiction and Recovery. Additionally, I value the competency I demonstrate with High Conflict Couples and Divorce.
New Beginnings! New Awakenings! New Perspectives and Growth! These are just a few of the benefits of therapy you will gain. I pride myself on developing compassionate, non-judgmental therapeutic relationships with the couples and families and individuals I serve. Some unique things about me: I worked internationally as a therapist in both Hong Kong and Switzerland over the course of 6 years. I gained a significant amount of cultural competency through this amazing experience. Further, I have expertise in the field of Addiction and Recovery. Additionally, I value the competency I demonstrate with High Conflict Couples and Divorce.
Marguerite Stagg
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
I offer treatment for both individuals and couples, primarily addressing depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, relational issues, family conflict, life transitions and health issues. I focus on the comprehensive picture of each person’s circumstance in order to bring about change that is sustainable and lasting for you. I will work with you in a collaborative manner, discovering your strengths in order to build upon the tools and skills that you already have to work towards your objectives.
I offer treatment for both individuals and couples, primarily addressing depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, relational issues, family conflict, life transitions and health issues. I focus on the comprehensive picture of each person’s circumstance in order to bring about change that is sustainable and lasting for you. I will work with you in a collaborative manner, discovering your strengths in order to build upon the tools and skills that you already have to work towards your objectives.
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Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.