Therapists in Walnut Creek, CA

Thank you for your interest in my practice! I offer my support to people from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations. I have a focus on clients who are going through large transitions or grief, deal with anxiety and depression, who have experienced trauma and PTSD, and are over all looking to discover their life’s course. A genuine relationship is at the root of my practice. My hope is that my clients feel they can enter the therapy room as their authentic selves and that they feel an authentic person is also sitting in front of them.

Are you feeling weighed down by the stresses of life or grappling with past experiences that continue to affect your present? Are you yearning for a therapeutic space characterized by empathy, understanding, and a focus on your individual needs? Whether you're seeking support as an individual, a couple, or a family, I am committed to working collaboratively with you to foster healing, resilience, and deeper connections. I specialize in supporting those who have experienced trauma, suffer from anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, and my fellow members of the LQBTQ+ community.

Searching for a therapist is a brave act of self-love. Reaching out for help can be difficult. In our work together, your goals, your hopes, issues and your dreams for the future are at the center. This is your time to explore, to heal, and to grow. Old patterns may be difficult to change. A trained therapist can help you to make the changes you need in order to live a happy and fulfilling life.

Welcoming safe, supportive haven for all those living "outside the boxes”. Experience with youth, adults, elders in supporting the unique therapeutic healing journey of LGBTQIA+, artists, performers, empaths, healers, alternative families (donor/adoption/foster/blended culture), and non mainstream relationships. I bring genuine compassion and endurance for your process to find, embrace, and honor all the dimensions of your authentic expression, identity, culture, sexuality, spirituality, and life path.

We all experience challenges in life. At times, these can seem beyond our ability to handle. I would like to offer you my support. I welcome individuals and couples of all ages, backgrounds, and orientations into the therapeutic journey.

When life gets rough, it's important to know there are safe and supportive spaces you can turn to for support. Whether you're seeking real relief from anxiety or depression, needing help establishing better boundaries, questioning your identity, sexuality, or personal relationships or just having trouble managing the day-to-day, we can help. At Life by Design Therapy we believe change is possible for you. We offer holistic and somatic therapy to support you in navigating life's challenges without having to dismiss, avoid, or disconnect from what you truly want. It's time to live life on your own terms and Create A Life You Love!

Please use this profile to reach me directly! Welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist and I believe in the importance of a good relational fit for your therapy to be meaningful and make a difference in your life. My therapy approach is to provide a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where we can partner together to set and reach your goals using both client-centered and strengths-based approaches. I feel that clients are the experts of their lives and determine the direction and depth of their time in therapy. This means I begin where you are at and strive to foster a collaborative and supportive environment.

People come to therapy because they want to feel better. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD, or relationship problems, if you have experienced rape, childhood abuse, domestic violence, please call me. I also work with people who have experienced the death of a loved one, including their child. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, TEAM-CBT model developed by David Burns, MD, including powerful and effective techniques designed to move you from despair to joy. I also use EMDR, Hypnosis and Ketamine Assisted Therapy. "She was helpful, and understanding. I couldn't have gotten to where I am right now without her." KT

When you make the decision to further your understanding of yourself, you are one step closer to feeling empowered to living the life that you envision. With a compassionate mind, I am looking forward to supporting and guiding you through the changes that lead to positive growth. With a blend of psychodynamic, cognitive, and mindfulness-based psychotherapy approaches, I provide support and practical feedback to help you effectively address personal issues and life challenges.

Life can be challenging. Sometimes we need objective professional support to work through the challenges that are present for us. It is essential to have a safe and supportive environment to share what you are going through. Working with a compassionate therapist can help to untangle the areas of your life that are not flourishing in the way that you need them to.

I enjoy working with adolescents and adults with a wide range of presenting concerns. I provide both individual and family psychotherapy, as well as conduct psychological testing. I work within a collaborative model, integrating treatment techniques to develop individualized interventions. I develop specific goals together with clients and their families, and work closely with physicians and other referring professionals to coordinate treatment. I have particular expertise in treating sexual abuse and trauma, depression and bipolar disorders, and adolescent behavioral and emotional disturbances.

With more than 20 years experience as a psychologist in diverse settings, I gained valuable clinical work experience and improved my mastery of psychotherapy. I continue to enhance my skills on a variety of evidence-based therapy techniques. Working with a diverse group of clientele brings me a sense of fulfillment and reward. I believe that active listening, understanding, providing empathy and showing genuine compassion, walking with someone in their path to recovery/healing are ways that one can achieve a sense of awareness and clarity, then eventually find a balance between change and acceptance.

You are intelligent and successful in many parts of your life, but some issues seem to stand in the way of realizing your potential as an individual. Or perhaps you are longing for a relationship that's full of joy and pleasure? Maybe you need help resolving conflicts, improving communication, or having more intimacy? In both cases, I can help! Visit my website for resources. I can also consult with you anywhere in the world by Zoom, Facetime, Skype, phone or email: drvictoria@coupleswisdom.com or call me at 510.882.2330.

Couples/Relationship Counseling. LGBTQ, Poly, & Kink friendly. Clients that like my style seek therapy mostly for anxiety or depression that comes from the feeling that life lacks purpose, feels stuck, or stale; especially during times of heartache, misunderstanding, break-ups, or even death. Many useful moments, crucial moments, can arise at the end of something - unresolved past hurts, spiritual dilemmas, a sudden urgency and passion for figuring out "why we're here" - understanding them and integrating them is what I offer. Closing the old stuff up well means new, exciting beginnings are possible...often in the same relationship!

I have dedicated over 30 years to provide an avenue for healing to survivors of trauma. As an integrative therapist I am not restricted to a particular methodology or school of thought. Instead, I can draw on different methodologies and treatment modalities. I am a therapist who gets to the heart of the matter quickly. I can assist you in finding a higher level of inner peace. In this therapeutic relationship, you are nurtured while dealing with challenges, and together, we will explore practical solutions and strategies for your journey.

Life is full challenges, why navigate these alone? I have helped many individuals and families by using a collaborative and holistic approach to therapy in order to create an environment that feels safe, nurturing and supportive. As your therapist, we will work together to identity patterns and behaviors that no longer serve a purpose in your life and replace them with new ways of coping. I practice from a strengths-based, solution focused approach in order to empower you to make the changes necessary to feel more fulfilled and at peace with your life.

Taking the step to reach out for help and support can be frightening and overwhelming, we commend you for making the move to take care of yourself. At our practice we provide care for individuals, couples, and families that present with a variety of struggles. We want to help you find understanding, growth, and balance in the complex lives we lead in today’s world. Life and relationships can be messy and complicated, we want to help you make sense of this and learn about yourself through the process.

My expertise lies in assisting Neurodiverse Teens and Adults, including those with ADHD and Learning Differences. As a Neurodivergent Affirming therapist, I celebrate and emphasize the strengths that make you uniquely you. My expertise also extends to addressing other topics such as Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management, Addiction, Life Transitions, and Substance Abuse. Through tailored therapeutic approaches including CBT, ACT, and Solutions Focused interventions, I will support you in managing unwanted symptoms, developing coping strategies, and cultivating a greater sense of self-acceptance and empowerment.

I provide face-to-face in-person and online individual therapy, relationship counseling, and family therapy. For over a decade, I have worked with children, adolescents, and families both in the therapeutic setting and within the school system, helping clients to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve communication skills, develop positive and effective coping skills, and navigate stressors involved in daily life. You can learn more at my website allisonaquintolmft.com