Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Danville, CA

My focus in therapy revolves around relationships and support. The most important relationship I speak of is our relationship with ourselves. To be truly whole we benefit from a well developed relationship with ourselves to then be able to have good relationships with others. This comes from learning and honoring our strengths and our limitations. In fact, one's limitations can grow into strengths when addressed from a position of self-care

Welcome! If you are looking through these sites, it means that you or a family member could use some support. I work with teens, adults, and families. My experience consists of supporting adolescents, adults and their families, in the school, home and managed health care setting. I have helped teens and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma develop strategies for managing symptoms. I have supported students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and provided trainings for teachers and families to support children and teens in the school, home, and community settings. I am trauma informed and EMDR trained.

As a therapist/coach, I seek to treat the whole person and begin where they are at. Through depth listening, positive regard, and an open being, I partner with you and use approaches from various modalities (cognitive, solution-focused, client-centered, mindfulness, somatic, humanistic, and positive psychology) to create a path to help you discover your abilities, strengths and most of all resilience to address the issues which are facing you.

Unprocessed grief and trauma are often at the core of many problems that can manifest into negative symptoms such as anxiety, depression, inability to focus, and relationship issues. I specialize in everyday challenges and traumas relating to grief, loss, anticipatory loss, care giving, serious medical diagnosis, life transitions, death, and finding purpose. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, an Art Therapist and a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner with over a decade of extensive experience in working with grief, loss, and trauma.

I am a California state licensed psychologist, who specializes in providing evidence-based treatment and assessment to children, adults and families with a variety of emotional, behavioral and developmental challenges. A proud Wolverine, I graduated from the University of Michigan, Ann Arborwith Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Political Science. I then returned to California and completed my Doctoral training at Pacific Graduate School of Psychology an APA accredited pre-doctoral internship at Sharp HealthCareand a post-doctoral fellowship at the Children's Health Council

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with experience in the field of counseling and psychology for over 20 years. Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed, and wished things were just a little different? I can provide a safe, warm and supportive environment where we can create meaningful solutions to your concerns through the therapeutic process. I understand that taking the first step to reach out for help is always the toughest but it's also a big step forward towards making a change. So let's make that change! I am available to assist on some weeknights.

Relationship is the foundation of the therapeutic experience. Through compassion and empathy, I strive to build an alliance with my clients to explore the areas of your life that feel challenging or overwhelming. Whatever you are dealing with, depression, anxiety, divorce, blended families, life transitions, self-esteem, grief, sexual identity, OCD, ADHD, I will walk alongside you as you learn to live a more centered and joyful life. You don't need to struggle alone. I am passionate about working with women and couples experiencing infertility or pregnancy loss and children and teens with divorced parents.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with a variety of populations, cultures, and age groups. I take into consideration: cultural background, age, religion, family dynamics, and attachment style. I'm mindful of trauma history or health issues associated with presenting mental health symptoms and/or behaviors. I welcome each client as they are, learning and understanding their needs. I take a CBT approach, along with mindfulness, trauma-informed therapy and solution-focused CBT. I pull from many evidence based therapies and apply an eclectic approach that best suits your needs and goals.

I believe the therapeutic process is a collaborative way to discover healthy coping mechanisms, reduce stress, and increase personal happiness and well-being. Confidentiality, respect, and compassion are inherent to my process. I have over a decade of experience treating adolescents, adult individuals, couples & families. By integrating various therapeutic approaches such as Strength’s-Based Strategic, Solution-Focused & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I am able to provide well-rounded, evidence-based support to promote positive change.

I am committed to working collaboratively with you to help you become the best version of yourself. I will collaborate with you to help you uncover your unique strengths and how to build a fulfilling life. I believe that with willingness and active participation, all individuals have the potential to learn and apply new behaviors and ways of thinking that lead to desired life changes and growth. I like to focus on and address current symptoms that interfere with living your best life.

Life can be hard, and it's okay if you are finding it challenging. With the right tools and support, I truly believe in the potential for positive change in every individual. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, sexual or gender identity related issues, grief, life transitions, and family or peer relationship issues, I am here to help. I am passionate about supporting individuals with anxiety, grief, or medical illnesses (including food allergies), as well as their caretakers and family members.

Are you feeling lost and misguided? You may find yourself overwhelmed by choosing a path, by the challenges you are facing in this world, struggling with pain from the past, and fear of the future. My goal is to build a supportive relationship with you to help you find your way again, connect with your strengths, resources, and inner guidance. To provide the gifts to help you heal, grow, and to achieve your goals.

I work with adults, couples and families - and what remains consistent is the thread of hope we each have to be better, to do better, to feel better. We inherently possess that capacity and intensive therapy can bring about positive transformation. Through therapy and assessment I determine strengths, target goals and anticipated challenges. Collaboratively, we create and execute a customized treatment plan.

I am a licensed Psychologist and have been providing therapeutic services to adults, children, couples, and families for the past 10 years. Often, I find that clients are struggling to find the right tools for lasting change and are lost in their negative cycles. Individuals are painfully masking their feelings only to realize they are not meeting their full potential. Parents are challenged by their children's never ending emotional struggles that take over the family life. The tools they have are short lived and the emotional struggles persist. Clients are often looking for any sort of relief but unsure how to achieve it.

My name is Dalicia Mack-Nowell and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego, California. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for teens and young adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures. This often takes the form of stress, depression, and anxiety. I work to help my clients navigate these transition periods and to build skills to allow them to feel better about themselves and develop a more positive outlook on life.

My ideal counseling opportunity is to support a family with a teenager in the intricate journey of adolescent identity development within the family context. As a therapist with nearly two decades of experience, my expertise aligns with creating a collaborative space for navigating the challenges of adolescence. I strive to work towards enhancing family dynamics, facilitating meaningful conversations, and creating connections within the family to last a lifetime.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have a Bachelor and Master of Social Work, in addition to Master's in Gerontology. I am passionate about helping children, adults and families. I offer in person and tele-therapy through video and/or phone. Home visits are optional for special circumstances. I also offer Accelerated Resolution Therapy that will help you to replace the negative images in the mind. This is a unique approach that combines the enormous power of eye movements. If you are looking for a quicker resolution of your problem, please reach out for a consultation.

Many of my clients enter into therapy with varying levels of ambivalence, fear, and confusion about the therapeutic process. I spend the first sessions getting to know my clients and build a strong therapeutic relationship with them so that they feel safe enough to look deeper into the issues that have brought them into therapy. As the therapeutic process unfolds, I most enjoy helping clients learn to better understand themselves, as well as their environment, and eventually come to a place where they can accept themselves fully. I believe that self-acceptance is the key to living a more fulfilling life.

Are you looking for a professional who can provide both expert psycho-educational assessments and therapeutic guidance for your child? Meet Michelle, a dedicated practitioner who brings a wealth of experience in assessments and holds a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). With her unique blend of skills, Michelle offers personalized care to address your child's individual academic and emotional needs. Partner with Michelle to unlock your child's full potential.