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Linda M Bartlett
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
I enjoy working with motivated, well-educated, intelligent people. I help identify what troubles them and work toward understanding and addressing how these difficulties prevent them from experiencing satisfying relationships and making change in their lives. I am an experienced therapist who is direct, collaborative and can help you move toward a potential that's not being reached. I have a nursing / medical background that facilitates my comfort in working within the medical professions, emergency & paramedic services. I have years of experience with those who work in law enforcement and have been chronically traumatized.
I enjoy working with motivated, well-educated, intelligent people. I help identify what troubles them and work toward understanding and addressing how these difficulties prevent them from experiencing satisfying relationships and making change in their lives. I am an experienced therapist who is direct, collaborative and can help you move toward a potential that's not being reached. I have a nursing / medical background that facilitates my comfort in working within the medical professions, emergency & paramedic services. I have years of experience with those who work in law enforcement and have been chronically traumatized.
(415) 483-1287 View (415) 483-1287
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Harmony Rousseau
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94103  (Online Only)
I am a strength-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist—one who believes we each have the inner resources we need to be successful and happy in our lives. During our life journeys, many of us may need assistance with finding and/or highlighting our inner strengths so we can breakthrough our struggles, whether they be past traumas, family patterns/dynamics, relationship/attachment issues or a simple and current need for change. My hope is to help my clients build on their strengths, pinpoint their patterns, rewrite their stories, and find their way back to the positive aspects of life they deserve to experience.
I am a strength-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist—one who believes we each have the inner resources we need to be successful and happy in our lives. During our life journeys, many of us may need assistance with finding and/or highlighting our inner strengths so we can breakthrough our struggles, whether they be past traumas, family patterns/dynamics, relationship/attachment issues or a simple and current need for change. My hope is to help my clients build on their strengths, pinpoint their patterns, rewrite their stories, and find their way back to the positive aspects of life they deserve to experience.
(415) 687-4216 View (415) 687-4216
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Laura Beann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94101  (Online Only)
I approach psychotherapy from a whole-person perspective and I believe therapy, along with other practices, can help us awaken to a life of meaning. In therapy I will help you identify the source of your longing to be whole, and together, we will move closer to that source, so you become re-sourced. Together we will explore your innate natural cycles and help you align to your own rhythm, so that you might meet depletion with rest and energy with creativity.
I approach psychotherapy from a whole-person perspective and I believe therapy, along with other practices, can help us awaken to a life of meaning. In therapy I will help you identify the source of your longing to be whole, and together, we will move closer to that source, so you become re-sourced. Together we will explore your innate natural cycles and help you align to your own rhythm, so that you might meet depletion with rest and energy with creativity.
(650) 547-3560 View (650) 547-3560

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Annie de Jong
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Berkeley, CA 94702
You may be feeling unhappy, lonely, or unmotivated. Perhaps a relationship is in crisis or an important part of your life is changing. Therapy practiced well by the right professional is an effective way to sort out a wide range of problems. My goal is to create a space where we can talk and think together about the particular difficulties you are experiencing and how to find a way through. I have learned to listen carefully and will approach our conversations with an attitude of curiosity and acceptance. Although getting started is often a big step, you’re likely to find it a valuable opportunity to reflect and move forward.
You may be feeling unhappy, lonely, or unmotivated. Perhaps a relationship is in crisis or an important part of your life is changing. Therapy practiced well by the right professional is an effective way to sort out a wide range of problems. My goal is to create a space where we can talk and think together about the particular difficulties you are experiencing and how to find a way through. I have learned to listen carefully and will approach our conversations with an attitude of curiosity and acceptance. Although getting started is often a big step, you’re likely to find it a valuable opportunity to reflect and move forward.
(415) 689-7571 View (415) 689-7571
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Sarah Cybulski
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Berkeley, CA 94702  (Online Only)
Sarah Cybulski is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 8 years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in supporting adolescents and adults facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, attachment disorder, trauma, and grief. She aims to ensure all clients feel safe, heard and supported while also being challenged to make changes and look forward to growth. She wants to support clients in recognizing and understanding their whole selves and the impact of past and current life circumstances on their well-being, while working toward clarifying and planning future goals.
Sarah Cybulski is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 8 years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in supporting adolescents and adults facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, attachment disorder, trauma, and grief. She aims to ensure all clients feel safe, heard and supported while also being challenged to make changes and look forward to growth. She wants to support clients in recognizing and understanding their whole selves and the impact of past and current life circumstances on their well-being, while working toward clarifying and planning future goals.
(341) 888-7091 View (341) 888-7091

Online Therapists

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Karen J McCrary
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tracy, CA 95376
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT 123208. I worked as a teacher and decided to go back to school and continue my education, to enable me to work with families, couples and individuals in a therapeutic setting. My focus is family, marriage and couples counseling. I have experience working with families that have unconventional lifestyles. In addition, I have experience working with couples, teens, groups and children. I have worked with the school district as a mental health counselor, as well as conducted group therapy in all settings. I am certified for Bariatric Surgery Psychological Assessments.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT 123208. I worked as a teacher and decided to go back to school and continue my education, to enable me to work with families, couples and individuals in a therapeutic setting. My focus is family, marriage and couples counseling. I have experience working with families that have unconventional lifestyles. In addition, I have experience working with couples, teens, groups and children. I have worked with the school district as a mental health counselor, as well as conducted group therapy in all settings. I am certified for Bariatric Surgery Psychological Assessments.
(925) 326-6748 View (925) 326-6748
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Dan Offield
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Stockton, CA 95207
The therapeutic relationship, ie…how you connect with your therapist, is the most essential element to the success of the therapy you are seeking. I strive to ensure that the relationship between myself and my clients consists of respect for where you are at when you begin your therapy as well a guarantee that the focus will always be on you and whatever needs you have at the moment.
The therapeutic relationship, ie…how you connect with your therapist, is the most essential element to the success of the therapy you are seeking. I strive to ensure that the relationship between myself and my clients consists of respect for where you are at when you begin your therapy as well a guarantee that the focus will always be on you and whatever needs you have at the moment.
(209) 219-3135 View (209) 219-3135
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Alexandera Espinosa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95128  (Online Only)
Alexandera Espinosa is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who has worked for 9 years in the Bay Area with families and individuals coping with life transitions, anxiety, depression, and grief. Alexandera is dedicated to supporting her clients as they navigate personal difficulties and find their own personal strength.
Alexandera Espinosa is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who has worked for 9 years in the Bay Area with families and individuals coping with life transitions, anxiety, depression, and grief. Alexandera is dedicated to supporting her clients as they navigate personal difficulties and find their own personal strength.
(408) 676-1193 View (408) 676-1193
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Jenny Kim Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95124
As a therapist, I look for the basic goodness of human beings and try to bring clients having locus of control in their lives and share perspectives leading clients to feel liberated so they find the meaning of life; fulfillment and happiness. This takes practice, as our minds naturally scan for the negative, but if we try, we can almost always find something good about you and others which will lead us to heal and peace and may bring harmony and joy to our life.
As a therapist, I look for the basic goodness of human beings and try to bring clients having locus of control in their lives and share perspectives leading clients to feel liberated so they find the meaning of life; fulfillment and happiness. This takes practice, as our minds naturally scan for the negative, but if we try, we can almost always find something good about you and others which will lead us to heal and peace and may bring harmony and joy to our life.
(669) 221-8723 View (669) 221-8723
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Kara R Kasteen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
I OFFER TELEHEALTH SESSIONS. My goal as a therapist is to help you move through challenges and get to a better place in life. Changing the past may not be possible but we can focus on how to make your future more fulfilling. If you're looking for support and direction through a difficult situation or you're ready to make changes in how you live your life, please feel free to email me for the fastest response.
I OFFER TELEHEALTH SESSIONS. My goal as a therapist is to help you move through challenges and get to a better place in life. Changing the past may not be possible but we can focus on how to make your future more fulfilling. If you're looking for support and direction through a difficult situation or you're ready to make changes in how you live your life, please feel free to email me for the fastest response.
(408) 800-4544 View (408) 800-4544
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Hope Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Felton, CA 95018  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy helping both individuals and couples to navigate the multi-directional obstacle course of life in order to help you feel more confident and connected. As a non-binary, gender expansive, masculine person I walk the middle ground of societies claim of male and female roles and intentions. I offer my experience to others to find their specific and unique understanding of their gender and sexuality. I am offering my lifetime of experience and intuition to assist others in finding their own path for living authentically.
I enjoy helping both individuals and couples to navigate the multi-directional obstacle course of life in order to help you feel more confident and connected. As a non-binary, gender expansive, masculine person I walk the middle ground of societies claim of male and female roles and intentions. I offer my experience to others to find their specific and unique understanding of their gender and sexuality. I am offering my lifetime of experience and intuition to assist others in finding their own path for living authentically.
(831) 777-4189 View (831) 777-4189
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Julie Cima
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95822  (Online Only)
As solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true worth and lead a life worth celebrating your full potential. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Sometimes we all need some extra help, and often all we need is some extra guidance to help us navigate through life's challenges. Whether the obstacles that you face are temporary setbacks or lifelong issues, together we can find a way to help you face the future with new coping tools and with a stronger sense of self.
As solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true worth and lead a life worth celebrating your full potential. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Sometimes we all need some extra help, and often all we need is some extra guidance to help us navigate through life's challenges. Whether the obstacles that you face are temporary setbacks or lifelong issues, together we can find a way to help you face the future with new coping tools and with a stronger sense of self.
(916) 827-3479 View (916) 827-3479
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Karen Clay Beck
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Stanford, CA 94305  (Online Only)
My dedication to my clients comes from a well deep with purpose. I enjoy working with clients in the age range of 30-55 who are experiencing burnout and may feel emotionally and physically exhausted due to prolonged stress, demanding responsibilities, or dissatisfaction in various aspects of their lives. Going through a midlife crisis due to life transitions such as divorce, grief and loss or trauma, you might be questioning life choices, and seeking meaning or change in your personal or professional spheres. These situations can benefit from self-reflection, professional support and guidance.
My dedication to my clients comes from a well deep with purpose. I enjoy working with clients in the age range of 30-55 who are experiencing burnout and may feel emotionally and physically exhausted due to prolonged stress, demanding responsibilities, or dissatisfaction in various aspects of their lives. Going through a midlife crisis due to life transitions such as divorce, grief and loss or trauma, you might be questioning life choices, and seeking meaning or change in your personal or professional spheres. These situations can benefit from self-reflection, professional support and guidance.
(310) 807-1866 View (310) 807-1866
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Jocelyn Yu Pan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Fremont, CA 94538
My practice is consisted of two parts. I provide psychotherapy for child, adolescent and adult clients. My second half of the practice focuses on neuropsychological assessment. I provide assessment for clients who may carry clinical and educational diagnoses including ADHD, autism, specific learning disorder, Bipolar Disorder, dementia/Alzheimer's Disease, and personality disorders. I work collaboratively with local psychiatrists, neurologists, pediatricians and school teachers. My office is one of the preferred testing sites for IQ assessment by a few well-known private schools in the bay area.
My practice is consisted of two parts. I provide psychotherapy for child, adolescent and adult clients. My second half of the practice focuses on neuropsychological assessment. I provide assessment for clients who may carry clinical and educational diagnoses including ADHD, autism, specific learning disorder, Bipolar Disorder, dementia/Alzheimer's Disease, and personality disorders. I work collaboratively with local psychiatrists, neurologists, pediatricians and school teachers. My office is one of the preferred testing sites for IQ assessment by a few well-known private schools in the bay area.
(408) 800-4177 View (408) 800-4177
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Jeffrey H Kent
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CA 94549
Do you suspect something is “off,” that you could be doing better? Feeling better? You could, even, be happier? What’s stopping you? Sometimes, it is anxiety or depression. Often it is an addiction to something that for a while made things better - drugs, alcohol, spending, and others. These are false strategies that promised relief, but in the end, caused more suffering. They make anxiety & depression worse, taking one down into a spiral of hopelessness and despair, even shame. You don't have to stay here. You can change.
Do you suspect something is “off,” that you could be doing better? Feeling better? You could, even, be happier? What’s stopping you? Sometimes, it is anxiety or depression. Often it is an addiction to something that for a while made things better - drugs, alcohol, spending, and others. These are false strategies that promised relief, but in the end, caused more suffering. They make anxiety & depression worse, taking one down into a spiral of hopelessness and despair, even shame. You don't have to stay here. You can change.
(925) 471-8338 View (925) 471-8338

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Psychoanalytic Therapists

Does psychoanalytic therapy work?

Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.

How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?

Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.

Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?

Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.

Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?

Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.