Therapists in Walnut Creek, CA
Brian La Roy Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you tired of feeling rejected, lonely, confused, anxious, depressed, or just plain stuck? If so, then I can show you how you can experience feeling connected, peaceful, empowered, energized, and feeling good. I'm not in the “symptom reduction” business – like most therapists. Whether you're a teen, adult, or couple, my focus is helping clients just like you experience MORE. Picture experiencing not just less of something but more...hope, love, self-control, happiness, fulfillment, freedom, confidence, affection, compassion, trust, acceptance, validation, and feeling understood.
Are you tired of feeling rejected, lonely, confused, anxious, depressed, or just plain stuck? If so, then I can show you how you can experience feeling connected, peaceful, empowered, energized, and feeling good. I'm not in the “symptom reduction” business – like most therapists. Whether you're a teen, adult, or couple, my focus is helping clients just like you experience MORE. Picture experiencing not just less of something but more...hope, love, self-control, happiness, fulfillment, freedom, confidence, affection, compassion, trust, acceptance, validation, and feeling understood.
Rachel A. Murray
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or generally dissatisfied with your life? Do you want to experience less anxiety and sadness? Does procrastination, over-thinking, perfectionism or people pleasing get in your way? If you are seeking help for your child, are you concerned they do not have the coping skills necessary to navigate the challenges of modern life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone. Whether you or your child is experiencing the first signs of emotional distress or are struggling with debilitating symptoms, therapy can help.
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or generally dissatisfied with your life? Do you want to experience less anxiety and sadness? Does procrastination, over-thinking, perfectionism or people pleasing get in your way? If you are seeking help for your child, are you concerned they do not have the coping skills necessary to navigate the challenges of modern life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone. Whether you or your child is experiencing the first signs of emotional distress or are struggling with debilitating symptoms, therapy can help.
Geraldine (Geri) Murphy
PhD, LEP, CHT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I help my clients realize their dreams, discover their power, exceed their goals, and find their inner peace and happiness. I help my clients find balance and fufullment in their busy lives.
I help my clients realize their dreams, discover their power, exceed their goals, and find their inner peace and happiness. I help my clients find balance and fufullment in their busy lives.
Janice Corrie Tizon Williams
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
My specialty is utilizing expressive arts in the therapy space, which can include a variety of art forms, such as visual arts (drawing, painting, collaging), poetry, lyric writing, music, and movement. The arts provide an outlet for freedom of expression, shed light into one’s experience and bring confidence to our presences. Whether clients prefer talk-therapy or other creative avenues to support their process, I am committed to meeting my clients wherever they are on their therapeutic journey, while remaining curious, creative, collaborative, culturally humble, and strengths-based.
My specialty is utilizing expressive arts in the therapy space, which can include a variety of art forms, such as visual arts (drawing, painting, collaging), poetry, lyric writing, music, and movement. The arts provide an outlet for freedom of expression, shed light into one’s experience and bring confidence to our presences. Whether clients prefer talk-therapy or other creative avenues to support their process, I am committed to meeting my clients wherever they are on their therapeutic journey, while remaining curious, creative, collaborative, culturally humble, and strengths-based.
Sheila Ali
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
I continue to feel humbled by the power of therapy. Therapy will heal your pain. But it will not just relieve your suffering, a strong client-therapist fit will allow you to bear witness to the strength that comes from the courage of confronting the vulnerability within ourselves. Looking for a therapist should feel like buying a car- it needs to feel right, cost right and look right. Because that feeling of trust and safety is crucial to creating a space of brutal honesty as you begin to identify and explore your conscious and unconscious obstacles to equip yourself with the emotional tools and healing you seek.
I continue to feel humbled by the power of therapy. Therapy will heal your pain. But it will not just relieve your suffering, a strong client-therapist fit will allow you to bear witness to the strength that comes from the courage of confronting the vulnerability within ourselves. Looking for a therapist should feel like buying a car- it needs to feel right, cost right and look right. Because that feeling of trust and safety is crucial to creating a space of brutal honesty as you begin to identify and explore your conscious and unconscious obstacles to equip yourself with the emotional tools and healing you seek.
Ezgi Rozenshteyn
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I work with issues related to anxiety, stress, phobias, perfectionism, relationships, self-criticism, body image, self-esteem and trauma. I prioritize establishing a trusting relationship with my clients to help them achieve meaningful and lasting change. My approach is evidence-based and solution-focused. I customize my treatments to meet the specific needs of each individual and their family, with a primary emphasis on addressing their goals, potential, and challenges. I am dedicated to providing my clients with tools to explore their patterns, decrease emotional distress, manage conflicts, and cultivate meaningful connections.
I work with issues related to anxiety, stress, phobias, perfectionism, relationships, self-criticism, body image, self-esteem and trauma. I prioritize establishing a trusting relationship with my clients to help them achieve meaningful and lasting change. My approach is evidence-based and solution-focused. I customize my treatments to meet the specific needs of each individual and their family, with a primary emphasis on addressing their goals, potential, and challenges. I am dedicated to providing my clients with tools to explore their patterns, decrease emotional distress, manage conflicts, and cultivate meaningful connections.
Jess Piasecki
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
I trust your intuition. You may have landed here because you're feeling something difficult, or not quite sure how you feel. I work relationally to help you connect more to yourself and to integrate all parts of your experience, safely. I find a depth-oriented approach effective with utilizing EMDR, Attachment, DBT, Somatic Experiencing, & Psychodynamic lenses. I do not view symptoms as a pathology, but information about our needs, our inner world, and our life's meaning. I am in it with you.
I trust your intuition. You may have landed here because you're feeling something difficult, or not quite sure how you feel. I work relationally to help you connect more to yourself and to integrate all parts of your experience, safely. I find a depth-oriented approach effective with utilizing EMDR, Attachment, DBT, Somatic Experiencing, & Psychodynamic lenses. I do not view symptoms as a pathology, but information about our needs, our inner world, and our life's meaning. I am in it with you.
Sally LoGrasso
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
As a psychotherapist, I work to create a warm and safe environment where it is possible for you to be seen and understood. In my work I combine insight oriented talking therapy, with more cutting edge Somatic and Energy therapies. I will help you explore your beliefs and unconscious/habitual responses that are born from your original relationships. In exploring the positive and negative ways in which these beliefs and responses play out in your interpersonal relationships, you will understand yourself in new ways. It is out of this context that healing can take place.
As a psychotherapist, I work to create a warm and safe environment where it is possible for you to be seen and understood. In my work I combine insight oriented talking therapy, with more cutting edge Somatic and Energy therapies. I will help you explore your beliefs and unconscious/habitual responses that are born from your original relationships. In exploring the positive and negative ways in which these beliefs and responses play out in your interpersonal relationships, you will understand yourself in new ways. It is out of this context that healing can take place.
Connie Hwang
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Do you take care of everyone and everything around you and still feel empty inside? Are you always striving for perfection but never feel good enough? Does your perception of yourself negatively impact your work or your relationships? I can help break unhealthy patterns and we will work collaboratively to discover the best version of yourself.
Do you take care of everyone and everything around you and still feel empty inside? Are you always striving for perfection but never feel good enough? Does your perception of yourself negatively impact your work or your relationships? I can help break unhealthy patterns and we will work collaboratively to discover the best version of yourself.
Julie Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
As the host of my own popular radio show for eight years, I had a chance to do on a grand scale what I love most: touching people's lives in a positive way. Because of the call-in format, I became every effective at quickly identifying the underlying factors that were causing concern. Today, I continue to use my exceptional intuition and experience to rapidly guide clients in gaining insight into their problems and making changes so that they can lead more fulfilling lives. From our first hour together, you will feel confident that your issues are being addressed.
As the host of my own popular radio show for eight years, I had a chance to do on a grand scale what I love most: touching people's lives in a positive way. Because of the call-in format, I became every effective at quickly identifying the underlying factors that were causing concern. Today, I continue to use my exceptional intuition and experience to rapidly guide clients in gaining insight into their problems and making changes so that they can lead more fulfilling lives. From our first hour together, you will feel confident that your issues are being addressed.
Jessica Montellano
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94597 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Are you feeling constantly drained? Do you have difficulty saying no to the people in your life and yes to yourself? Do you find yourself looking for an escape from your day to day life looking for a sense of calmness? I am here to help. I work to help older teens & millennial women to establish healthy boundaries, practice mindfulness, and engage in empowering conversations.
Are you feeling constantly drained? Do you have difficulty saying no to the people in your life and yes to yourself? Do you find yourself looking for an escape from your day to day life looking for a sense of calmness? I am here to help. I work to help older teens & millennial women to establish healthy boundaries, practice mindfulness, and engage in empowering conversations.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
We are a group of clinicians committed to providing skilled, supportive therapy and coaching to our clients. Our therapists use a strength-based approach to building relationships with clients that provide the trust needed to make big change. We specialize in seeing women in transitional stages of life, including but not limited to; pre-and postpartum struggles, anxiety, eating disorders, addictive behaviors, depression, role confusion, relationship stress, parenting dynamics and trauma. We love to see couples, children and individual adults ready to move past barriers and experience more joy in relationships and life.
We are a group of clinicians committed to providing skilled, supportive therapy and coaching to our clients. Our therapists use a strength-based approach to building relationships with clients that provide the trust needed to make big change. We specialize in seeing women in transitional stages of life, including but not limited to; pre-and postpartum struggles, anxiety, eating disorders, addictive behaviors, depression, role confusion, relationship stress, parenting dynamics and trauma. We love to see couples, children and individual adults ready to move past barriers and experience more joy in relationships and life.
Sahiba Singh Chowdhary
Psychologist, PsyD, MACJ
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (Online Only)
Throughout my service in various clinical settings, I have been struck by the importance of creating a safe space for those seeking mental health care and working towards personal growth. While I treat a wide range of mental health concerns, I specialize in working with those who: are navigating life transitions, including relationship and dating challenges, grief and loss, medical difficulties, or relocation; are striving to find effective ways of managing difficult emotions and communicating with others; have faced interpersonal traumas or identity-based invalidations; or are struggling to engage in meaningful ways with others.
Throughout my service in various clinical settings, I have been struck by the importance of creating a safe space for those seeking mental health care and working towards personal growth. While I treat a wide range of mental health concerns, I specialize in working with those who: are navigating life transitions, including relationship and dating challenges, grief and loss, medical difficulties, or relocation; are striving to find effective ways of managing difficult emotions and communicating with others; have faced interpersonal traumas or identity-based invalidations; or are struggling to engage in meaningful ways with others.
Danielle Hetrick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Danielle Hetrick is a licensed Marriage Family therapist in California practicing since 2002. She received her Bachelor of Arts in psychology at Saint Mary's College and her Masters in Counseling psychology at John F. Kennedy University. Danielle believes in a comprehensive approach to care integrating different modalities fostering vivid self exploration and healing. Danielle has a special interest in teaching coping strategies for ongoing self empowerment. In her spare time Danielle enjoys being in nature, being physically active, hiking with her husband and daughter and has a special interest in ocean conservation.
Danielle Hetrick is a licensed Marriage Family therapist in California practicing since 2002. She received her Bachelor of Arts in psychology at Saint Mary's College and her Masters in Counseling psychology at John F. Kennedy University. Danielle believes in a comprehensive approach to care integrating different modalities fostering vivid self exploration and healing. Danielle has a special interest in teaching coping strategies for ongoing self empowerment. In her spare time Danielle enjoys being in nature, being physically active, hiking with her husband and daughter and has a special interest in ocean conservation.
Stacy Heiser
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Hi there, Do you find yourself anxious, depressed, or doubting your abilities? Are you struggling to process your experiences? Are these experiences now impacting your sense of self or your relationships? Has a significant life transition left you feeling stressed? Are you now seeing the impact of transgenerational patterns and trauma and want to heal? Sometimes using our coping skills and self-care rituals aren’t enough to manage our emotional pain. Sometimes we know what we need to thrive but aren’t sure how to get it. I’d like to help you find what you need within yourself.
Hi there, Do you find yourself anxious, depressed, or doubting your abilities? Are you struggling to process your experiences? Are these experiences now impacting your sense of self or your relationships? Has a significant life transition left you feeling stressed? Are you now seeing the impact of transgenerational patterns and trauma and want to heal? Sometimes using our coping skills and self-care rituals aren’t enough to manage our emotional pain. Sometimes we know what we need to thrive but aren’t sure how to get it. I’d like to help you find what you need within yourself.
Patricia E. Zurita Ona 'dr. Z.'
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Understanding "why or how" a problem has become a problem is not enough; "doing something about it" is what matters. If we work together, we'll come up with a treatment plan to tap into the drivers of your struggles and start making a shift. I encourage behavioral-change processes based on your personal values and what's keeping you stuck. If you're not ready to make a change, let's help you move from stuckness to readiness. I specialize in Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). www.eastbaybehaviortherapycenter.com
Understanding "why or how" a problem has become a problem is not enough; "doing something about it" is what matters. If we work together, we'll come up with a treatment plan to tap into the drivers of your struggles and start making a shift. I encourage behavioral-change processes based on your personal values and what's keeping you stuck. If you're not ready to make a change, let's help you move from stuckness to readiness. I specialize in Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). www.eastbaybehaviortherapycenter.com
Elisa (Lisie) Rosenberg Clark
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I'm a direct and empathic therapist. I practice from a neurodiversity affirming, LGBTQ+ celebrating, trauma-informed and intersectional lens to help others feel validated in their unique experiences of the world while also providing them the tools to navigate modern society and relationships with an increased sense of self-compassion and empowerment and decreased sense of shame. I specialize in helping adult women navigate challenges with self esteem and neurodivergence and couples/families of all iterations. I have a collaborative, solution-focused, intuitive therapy style and prioritize building a deep bond with each client.
I'm a direct and empathic therapist. I practice from a neurodiversity affirming, LGBTQ+ celebrating, trauma-informed and intersectional lens to help others feel validated in their unique experiences of the world while also providing them the tools to navigate modern society and relationships with an increased sense of self-compassion and empowerment and decreased sense of shame. I specialize in helping adult women navigate challenges with self esteem and neurodivergence and couples/families of all iterations. I have a collaborative, solution-focused, intuitive therapy style and prioritize building a deep bond with each client.
Jeanette (Jen) Shelby
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CPTT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94595 (Online Only)
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with expertise in individual, couples, and group therapy. My practice centers around a holistic integrative approach, aimed at supporting individuals and couples as they navigate the intricate challenges associated with addiction and the profound emotional wounds inflicted by betrayal. I draw upon a diverse array of therapeutic techniques and modalities to address the unique needs of my clients. My unwavering commitment lies in nurturing deeper understanding and self-awareness while facilitating enhanced communication, connection, and the establishment of healthier relational agreements
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with expertise in individual, couples, and group therapy. My practice centers around a holistic integrative approach, aimed at supporting individuals and couples as they navigate the intricate challenges associated with addiction and the profound emotional wounds inflicted by betrayal. I draw upon a diverse array of therapeutic techniques and modalities to address the unique needs of my clients. My unwavering commitment lies in nurturing deeper understanding and self-awareness while facilitating enhanced communication, connection, and the establishment of healthier relational agreements
Gina Kwon
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Gina Yu Kwon is a Clinical Psychologist, who has been practicing since 2016. She received her doctorate from Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University. Additionally, Gina obtained her Certificate of Psychoanalysis from the Brookhaven Institute in Pennsylvania. Gina works from a psychodynamic approach to help one gain insight and understanding into their conflicts, how one thinks, feels and behaves, and relates with self and others. Her main areas of focus include identity and relational issues, transitions in life, and existential and spiritual issues.
Gina Yu Kwon is a Clinical Psychologist, who has been practicing since 2016. She received her doctorate from Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University. Additionally, Gina obtained her Certificate of Psychoanalysis from the Brookhaven Institute in Pennsylvania. Gina works from a psychodynamic approach to help one gain insight and understanding into their conflicts, how one thinks, feels and behaves, and relates with self and others. Her main areas of focus include identity and relational issues, transitions in life, and existential and spiritual issues.
Deborah A Lindstrom
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LEP
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Not accepting new clients
Welcome to my practice! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 118472) and a Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP 3619) located in the East Bay Area of California. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I have a breadth of experience working with adults, couples, adolescents, and children. Additionally, as a licensed educational therapist, I am here to help if you or your child is having difficulty in school or at work. I provide quality psychoeducational evaluations, advocacy for 504 accommodations and IEPs, and consultations for families and districts.
Welcome to my practice! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 118472) and a Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP 3619) located in the East Bay Area of California. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I have a breadth of experience working with adults, couples, adolescents, and children. Additionally, as a licensed educational therapist, I am here to help if you or your child is having difficulty in school or at work. I provide quality psychoeducational evaluations, advocacy for 504 accommodations and IEPs, and consultations for families and districts.
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Number of Therapists in Walnut Creek, CA
800+
Average cost per session
$180
Therapists in Walnut Creek, CA who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
79% | Relationship Issues |
70% | Self Esteem |
68% | Trauma and PTSD |
66% | Stress |
65% | Grief |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
61% | Aetna |
49% | Cigna and Evernorth |
38% | Other |
How Therapists in Walnut Creek, CA see their clients
67% | In Person and Online | |
33% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
80% | Female | |
19% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.