Teletherapy for California

Through queer and/or trans-centered individualized weekly talk and/or somatic therapy, Waves psychologists and therapists help teens and adults, including families, & relational units, better understand themselves and start living their best life. We offer queer and trans - affirming trauma-informed talk therapy, EMDR, and Connecting to Your body sessions using Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy. We are all about neurodiversity and are actively working towards being anti-racist. We are also fat-affirming and Jewish - knowledgeable.

I am trained in providing evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, mood changes, and other mental health difficulties, including addiction and dual diagnoses and often work w/clients who are struggling in their relationships and dealing with difficult life events. I have a specialization in family mediation, as it pertains to varied nuclear family structures, which may include the family court system. I am passionate about providing a comprehensive, multi-culturally competent, and LGBTQ+ affirming environment. I enjoy working with COUPLES & FAMILIES (high conflict or otherwise), including Discernment Couples Therapy.

I come from the heart. I'm here to help you feel safe and secure. I am here to go on a journey with you to find your true self, to lift depression, to work with anxiety, and transform this time of crisis into stronger relationships and more heart-felt productivity. As a gay, Jewish man, I have an ear for all people struggling with difference and oppression. I can go deep with you into healing old trauma. Or I can help you coach you with day-to-day career and relationship challenges. If you need a therapy to jump-start new growth in the New Year, I am here for you on that quest of both self-discovery and seeing more palpable results.

Relationships can be hard. Partners struggle with communication, conflicting parenting styles, sexual expressions... Life's challenges, hurtful fights, history of trauma or infidelity make it difficult to sustain trust and closeness. How can you create desired connections, and not lose yourself in the process? How can you be true both to self and to your partnership? I invite you to explore these questions together with empathy and curiosity, letting go of habitual judgments, self-deprecation, and shame. I work with individuals, couples, and families. Both traditional and alternative lifestyles are welcome, and no issue is a taboo.

Hi! I’m Giselle (they/she/he). I’m a clinical psychologist specializing in trans/queer mental health (including gender-affirming hormone and surgery letters) and sex therapy. Throughout my career, I’ve oriented my work toward serving trans and queer community. I completed a postdoc in LGBT mental health, previously worked at the San Francisco VA’s Trans Health Clinic, and currently work as a gender specialist for Kaiser San Francisco. I provide continuing education courses for psychologists on LGBT-related topics and have presented my work on adapting therapy modalities for trans and queer folks.

Tricia Gordan, LMFT Lic 85484, is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in various clinical settings for more than a decade. Because of her personal experience with a physical difference, Tricia has a uniquely empathetic way of relating to clients and helping them overcome adversity. Her areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, trauma, life stressors, and parenting challenges. Tricia particularly enjoys sharing her knowledge about respectful parenting and supporting new parents in the many adjustments that come with welcoming new family members.

I combine a warm and direct approach with evidence-based practices (and a splash of humor) to help you unpack, examine, and rewrite the narratives in your life. Drawing from modalities such as Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems, we will work to align your thoughts and actions with your values so that you can lead the life you want. I view relationships and identity development through the lens of attachment theory with the goal of helping you draw clear connections from the past to the present and into an expansive and joyful future.

I have over 20 years experience in working with children, adolescents and families with various backgrounds and socioeconomic status. My specialty and passion is in working with parents in helping them become the best parents they can be; including managing behavior problems at home and school, co-parenting, family therapy and Child-Parent dyadic Psychotherapy. I am able to provide therapy in both Hebrew and English. To accommodate the local Jewish community, I have available appointment times on Sunday, in addition to weekdays.

How you feel towards yourself can profoundly impact your relationships, work, school, and more. And a lot can make it hard to feel your best. You might be: Exhausted by a relentless self-critical voice...Considering your next steps to feel authentically aligned with your gender and sexuality...Struggling with boundaries and people-pleasing... Stressed and stuck in your closest relationships...Curious about non-monogamy but unsure where to start...Looking for nonjudgmental guidance navigating dynamics within polyamory and kink — not to mention managing all of this under capitalism. No wonder you'd like support!

Whatever you’re experiencing, I hope to walk the line of being a support to you in your experience and by your side, while also, empathetically being a source of information that can provide evidence based practices as well as an experiential framework to help you get what you want. I plan on taking an awareness-based approach. I want to build your awareness so you can make more informed decisions. I want to co-create an environment that allows you to bring your whole self to therapy so that you can heal and grow.

Your personal happiness is my top priority. I am committed to freeing you from what is holding you back from being your most joyous, creative, and empowered self. Besides being a psychotherapist, I am also a Rabbi who can integrate Jewish values into our work together. I also have over 35 years experience as a dating and relationship coach. I would like to invite you to have a free consult with me to see for yourself how I can help you. And please visit my website at www.claritytalk.com

When we change ourselves we create change in our life and relationships. Therapy is a journey of self discovery to develop intimacy and create meaning in life and relationships. Gain new understanding and fulfillment. Through exploration of your past and present I will help you develop nurturing relationships with others and with your empathetic genuine self; connect with playfulness and creativity; understand repetition in your life; discover the unconscious role in your decisions ; experience intimacy and alleviate depression and anxiety as we transform suffering into growth. More about me at https://www.Shir Shanun psyd.com

When you are feeling depressed or anxious, you have a real reason to want to be heard. You communicate through words and body language. A child communicates through play and art. Whichever way you communicate, I am dedicated to hear what you have to say and gain a real understanding of what is going on. Together, we can explore your uniqueness and find strength in that. Whether it is a family issue or a personal one, taking care of yourself is a priority. I believe that the basic foundation of therapy is a good relationship between therapist and client.

It's a challenge to be in this world. You want to be considerate and kind; you also want to fulfill your potential. Were you were raised with a lot of "shoulds"? Were you told to control or ignore your feelings? Are there issues with anger- yours or anger from loved ones? Anger can lead to feelings of shame. But finding the feelings beneath the anger, you can accept and love yourself. And that can change your life. Here's an old, fun riddle about therapy: "How many therapists does it take to change a light bulb?" "One- but the lightbulb has to want to change." My ideal client may not know how to, but they want to change.

I am a Clinical Psychologist who has been in practice for 20 years. I use an integrative approach that borrows from many of the most powerful theories, including some newer innovative approaches and the ones that have been proven over decades. You should not wonder whether our work is helping - instead, it should be clear to you (and often the important people in your life) that you feel more comfortable, motivated, and content. Therapy helps people overcome challenges and find new meaning, and I am honored to help you on that path.

When you're not getting along with your loved one(s), everything is harder. Whether you're in conflict with your spouse, partner(s), child(ren), parent(s), sibling(s), friend(s), or coworker(s), relationship distress is consuming and painful. If you're struggling in your relationship(s), it can take a toll on your physical + mental health, your work performance, your parenting, and your overall wellbeing. If you've gotten to this point, it's essential to devote focused and compassionate attention to YOU: what you're needing and how to get your needs met, so you can enjoy your life again.

My ideal client is ready for change! They have had enough of feeling stuck. I work well with adults, parents, teens, LGBTQ+, parents of children with different needs, people dealing with anxiety or depression, people feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns and couples. I, also, love working with other therapists! I have a long history with working with the ND community (autistics and ADHDers).

I work with adults and couples who want to grow as they face career, relationship, and family challenges and who struggle with their own personal history, life-direction, and difficult emotions. I help people find courage, peace, and direction in the face of difficulty. I also specialize in working with men and fathers.

Are you overwhelmed with life's challenges and ready for a change? My passion lies in helping people heal from eating disorders, body image issues, trauma, depression and anxiety. I am also passionate about working with teenagers as they navigate the often tumultuous journey of adolescence. I recognize the need for concrete evidence-based tools to help my clients confront difficult emotions and the myriad stressors that life throws their way. I work from a trauma informed perspective and strive to see each client as the unique individual they are.