Suzanne
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (925) 396-7150
You’re not alone in this. Change is possible, and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who believes everyone deserves happiness, health, and tranquility in their lives. My role is to support and guide you in reconnecting with your strengths while helping you build tools for meaningful, lasting change. I take an integrative, collaborative, and evidence-based approach, tailoring therapy to your unique needs. I incorporate trauma-informed care and mind-body awareness to help you better understand how your experiences may be impacting you today.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions, offering a supportive space to process experiences, build insight, and move forward with greater clarity and resilience. To book an appointmentst, please use the website link. You can also check your insurance copay amount on website.
I see therapy as a partnership, where we work together toward your goals at a pace that feels right for you. I strive to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and never judged. Clients often describe me as warm, genuine, and easy to talk to. I value authenticity and believe that healing happens when you feel truly seen and supported.
Call or Email Suzanne Algarva now for a free 15 minute consultation - (925) 396-7150
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Couple Sessions $280
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Out of Network
Suzanne Algarva
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (925) 396-7150
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LMFT 162593 Suzanne Algarva
- In Practice for 3 years
- Attended University of Massachusetts Global, Master of Arts Psychology, Graduated 2023
- Membership with California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) 10019319 / 2022
- Degree/Diploma from California State University East Bay Bachelor of Arts Psychology / 2020
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Suzanne Algarva
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (925) 396-7150
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Caregivers
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Suzanne Algarva
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (925) 396-7150
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Experiential Therapy
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Gottman Method
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
Suzanne Algarva
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (925) 396-7150