Therapists in Walnut Creek, CA
Sofia Collins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with over half a decade of experience, I have had the great pleasure in serving individuals, couples, families, and therapy groups in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. I have provided therapy services for folks aged 5 to 65, couples, families, trauma survivors, students, and LGBTQIA individuals and couples, supporting them in navigating difficult developmental milestones, career and life stressors, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, substance dependency, and much more.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with over half a decade of experience, I have had the great pleasure in serving individuals, couples, families, and therapy groups in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. I have provided therapy services for folks aged 5 to 65, couples, families, trauma survivors, students, and LGBTQIA individuals and couples, supporting them in navigating difficult developmental milestones, career and life stressors, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, substance dependency, and much more.
Rob Park
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Rob Park, and I am a licensed psychologist in California. Are you a child, teen, young adult, or the parent/guardian of one, finding that there is a LOT going on in life, and feel anxious, overwhelmed, and stressed-out? I have over 20 years of experience providing an emotionally safe, validating environment in which to engage young people and their parents/guardians in this collaborative task of therapy. I aspire to provide support and skill-development for kids and teens, as well as providing support to parents and guardians in the difficult role of raising a family.
Hello, my name is Rob Park, and I am a licensed psychologist in California. Are you a child, teen, young adult, or the parent/guardian of one, finding that there is a LOT going on in life, and feel anxious, overwhelmed, and stressed-out? I have over 20 years of experience providing an emotionally safe, validating environment in which to engage young people and their parents/guardians in this collaborative task of therapy. I aspire to provide support and skill-development for kids and teens, as well as providing support to parents and guardians in the difficult role of raising a family.
Carlynne Cuyson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Are you noticing behavioral/emotional changes with your child? Is your child having difficulty regulating their emotions? Does your child need support with navigating life transitions (e.g. new addition to the family, loss, move to a new area)? Are you concerned about your child's coping skills? Do you feel that your child needs support with building/improving existing coping tools?
Are you noticing behavioral/emotional changes with your child? Is your child having difficulty regulating their emotions? Does your child need support with navigating life transitions (e.g. new addition to the family, loss, move to a new area)? Are you concerned about your child's coping skills? Do you feel that your child needs support with building/improving existing coping tools?
Kenyada Wagoner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94597 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with managing your emotions and mood? Have you experienced a traumatic event? Do you struggle to fit into social settings? Do intrusive thoughts cause a daily impairment in your life? Are you unhappy with a relationship or grieving a loss? Do you find yourself feeling in a down or low mood? Does anxiety appear to rule your life? I would like to support you in finding a balanced life. I am confident that you can and will get to a better place.
Do you struggle with managing your emotions and mood? Have you experienced a traumatic event? Do you struggle to fit into social settings? Do intrusive thoughts cause a daily impairment in your life? Are you unhappy with a relationship or grieving a loss? Do you find yourself feeling in a down or low mood? Does anxiety appear to rule your life? I would like to support you in finding a balanced life. I am confident that you can and will get to a better place.
Jennifer Landry
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing individual therapy to adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions and grief. I am passionate about providing care to people from diverse backgrounds and collaborating with clients to attain their identified goals.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing individual therapy to adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions and grief. I am passionate about providing care to people from diverse backgrounds and collaborating with clients to attain their identified goals.
Katherine Hughes
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
I am a clinical psychologist based in Walnut Creek, CA. My graduate and postgraduate training included most major approaches to psychotherapy. When I begin psychotherapy with someone, my intent is to work in partnership with you. My style is one of active collaboration. Only with both of us involved, sharing our thoughts and ideas, can a safe and effective working environment develop. Change isn't easy. If it was, you might not be thinking about therapy.
I am a clinical psychologist based in Walnut Creek, CA. My graduate and postgraduate training included most major approaches to psychotherapy. When I begin psychotherapy with someone, my intent is to work in partnership with you. My style is one of active collaboration. Only with both of us involved, sharing our thoughts and ideas, can a safe and effective working environment develop. Change isn't easy. If it was, you might not be thinking about therapy.
Misha Gutkin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Welcome and congratulations on taking this step to improve your life! For over 20 years I have been working with adults, teens, children & families on transforming their lives. I use a flexible approach to help people become more aware of their triggered thoughts, feelings and behaviors - in other words, the things that are causing us problems. I'm direct but easy going Psychologist with extensive experience which includes being a Program Director of 2 inpatient crisis units. Saturday appointments available. Convenient office on the boarder of Walnut Creek & Lafayette and only within a short drive from San Francisco.
Welcome and congratulations on taking this step to improve your life! For over 20 years I have been working with adults, teens, children & families on transforming their lives. I use a flexible approach to help people become more aware of their triggered thoughts, feelings and behaviors - in other words, the things that are causing us problems. I'm direct but easy going Psychologist with extensive experience which includes being a Program Director of 2 inpatient crisis units. Saturday appointments available. Convenient office on the boarder of Walnut Creek & Lafayette and only within a short drive from San Francisco.
Christina Mathieson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Christina Mathieson, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and founder of My Mental Climb (www.mymentalclimb.com). I view life as a mental climb, with each step presenting an opportunity for growth and self-discovery. I bring deep empathy and understanding to my sessions, allowing clients to feel comfortable and open up about their struggles. My clients praise my compassionate, non-judgmental approach and ability to provide them with fresh perspective and practical tools to tackle their challenges.
Hi, I'm Christina Mathieson, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and founder of My Mental Climb (www.mymentalclimb.com). I view life as a mental climb, with each step presenting an opportunity for growth and self-discovery. I bring deep empathy and understanding to my sessions, allowing clients to feel comfortable and open up about their struggles. My clients praise my compassionate, non-judgmental approach and ability to provide them with fresh perspective and practical tools to tackle their challenges.
Dr. Monique Pollard
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Life can feel overwhelming, relationships can be difficult, and life changes can lead to uncertainty. These can lead to feeling as though you’re surviving life but not thriving.
Life can feel overwhelming, relationships can be difficult, and life changes can lead to uncertainty. These can lead to feeling as though you’re surviving life but not thriving.
Drea M. Garrett
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Are you struggling with managing sexually compulsive and/or addictive behaviors? Despite negative consequences in your life and relationships, do these behaviors persist? Are these sexual compulsions leading to isolation, or feelings of guilt and shame? Or maybe you are the partner of an addict, and you have just discovered your significant other has been engaging in secret sexual exploits throughout your relationship. A discovery of this magnitude is traumatic and extremely devastating. It can leave you feeling alone, isolated, and as if no one could possibly understand. You're not alone, and you're not the only one.
Are you struggling with managing sexually compulsive and/or addictive behaviors? Despite negative consequences in your life and relationships, do these behaviors persist? Are these sexual compulsions leading to isolation, or feelings of guilt and shame? Or maybe you are the partner of an addict, and you have just discovered your significant other has been engaging in secret sexual exploits throughout your relationship. A discovery of this magnitude is traumatic and extremely devastating. It can leave you feeling alone, isolated, and as if no one could possibly understand. You're not alone, and you're not the only one.
Gina Vance
CMHT, CCHT, RBT, CLC
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
If you've been journeying into self discovery and growth and are ready for a gentle quantum leap into your unique power, beauty and ability to express and collaborate with your multi-dimensional self, consider the potential rewards of learning to quickly and easily journey into your mind and body to explore, encounter and understand ways you can heal the pain of your despair and serve your highest purpose in fulfilling ways.
Our work together will honor all aspects of you and all experiences you have endured and survived, as you successfully close completed chapters and author new satisfying successes.
If you've been journeying into self discovery and growth and are ready for a gentle quantum leap into your unique power, beauty and ability to express and collaborate with your multi-dimensional self, consider the potential rewards of learning to quickly and easily journey into your mind and body to explore, encounter and understand ways you can heal the pain of your despair and serve your highest purpose in fulfilling ways.
Our work together will honor all aspects of you and all experiences you have endured and survived, as you successfully close completed chapters and author new satisfying successes.
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Victor Leonard Bernstein
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Hi, I've been in practice since 1980, I work best with adults and adolescents. My areas of interest are individual and couple therapy. Specific areas are stress disorders, eating disorders, sexual problems, substance abuse, anger, relationship problems, depression and anxiety disorders and coaching. I look at where you are emotionally, nutritionally, your physical fitness level and medical status.I do an evaluation and design a treatment plan to reach your goals.
Hi, I've been in practice since 1980, I work best with adults and adolescents. My areas of interest are individual and couple therapy. Specific areas are stress disorders, eating disorders, sexual problems, substance abuse, anger, relationship problems, depression and anxiety disorders and coaching. I look at where you are emotionally, nutritionally, your physical fitness level and medical status.I do an evaluation and design a treatment plan to reach your goals.
Matthew Rojo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Hi, my name is Matt Rojo. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I provide EMDR and Gottman informed therapy, and have over 12 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families heal and grow. I know that it can be overwhelming to reach out for help, and that you're probably only doing this after you've tried everything else. I promise to provide treatment shown to be effective by clinical research, and to meet you with kindness, honesty, and acceptance.
Hi, my name is Matt Rojo. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I provide EMDR and Gottman informed therapy, and have over 12 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families heal and grow. I know that it can be overwhelming to reach out for help, and that you're probably only doing this after you've tried everything else. I promise to provide treatment shown to be effective by clinical research, and to meet you with kindness, honesty, and acceptance.
The Bylund Clinic
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Is your child is struggling with mental health? Is it effecting them in school (low grades, missing assignments, poor test performance)? Are you are scared about your child's future? Are you sad to see your child struggling with their mental health? As a parent you want your child to be happy and experience success. We believe every child deserves to feel a sense of wellbeing and reach their potential. And we are here to help.
Is your child is struggling with mental health? Is it effecting them in school (low grades, missing assignments, poor test performance)? Are you are scared about your child's future? Are you sad to see your child struggling with their mental health? As a parent you want your child to be happy and experience success. We believe every child deserves to feel a sense of wellbeing and reach their potential. And we are here to help.
Anh Hoang Plasencia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
You’re independent, self-reliant, and impeccable at checking things off your lists. But deep down, you are exhausted. You feel the pressure & heaviness of life piling up on you. You secretly crave permission to slow down but you prefer not to ask for help. Are you suffering from anxiety, loneliness, depression or overwhelm? Despite your best efforts, you still feel as though you are not doing enough. You get stuck in your head and fear the thought of losing control. In your relationships, do you struggle to trust others fully? Some of the relationships you have cultivated still feel as if you are settling, alone, or disconnected.
You’re independent, self-reliant, and impeccable at checking things off your lists. But deep down, you are exhausted. You feel the pressure & heaviness of life piling up on you. You secretly crave permission to slow down but you prefer not to ask for help. Are you suffering from anxiety, loneliness, depression or overwhelm? Despite your best efforts, you still feel as though you are not doing enough. You get stuck in your head and fear the thought of losing control. In your relationships, do you struggle to trust others fully? Some of the relationships you have cultivated still feel as if you are settling, alone, or disconnected.
Kanule Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94597 (Online Only)
I have a varied background in treating many concerns including trauma, marriage, intimacy issues, and mood disorders, just to name a few. I take an eclectic approach and use a variety of tools to help clients, (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy being one,) a person-centered approach using warmth and empathy is highlighted.
I have a varied background in treating many concerns including trauma, marriage, intimacy issues, and mood disorders, just to name a few. I take an eclectic approach and use a variety of tools to help clients, (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy being one,) a person-centered approach using warmth and empathy is highlighted.
Mary Mullen-Tiras
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
It's important to me that you feel better as soon as possible. I work with a range of clients from children to elders. I've worked extensively with children and teens who are challenged with depression or anxiety due to school pressures, ADHD, peer problems, divorce, abuse or trauma, as well as loss and grief. I understand that events from the past can negatively impact how you are living today. I've worked a lot with adults abused as children, adult children of alcoholics or drug addicts, and individuals with mentally ill family members.
It's important to me that you feel better as soon as possible. I work with a range of clients from children to elders. I've worked extensively with children and teens who are challenged with depression or anxiety due to school pressures, ADHD, peer problems, divorce, abuse or trauma, as well as loss and grief. I understand that events from the past can negatively impact how you are living today. I've worked a lot with adults abused as children, adult children of alcoholics or drug addicts, and individuals with mentally ill family members.
Howard L Sattler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, MFT, NCC, DCC
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I have over 30 years' experience as a clinician, published researcher and educator. I hold a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology and a Masters in Health Psychology. I have developed programs including Stress Management, Insomnia control and Meditation for programs such as Kaiser Permanente. This diversity of experience, allows me to help people understand their thinking processes, identify patterns of behavior and make sustainable changes. I strive to empower people to change both their behaviors and beliefs to allow them to achieve overall well-being and happiness. My philosophy stresses personal insight and responsibility, - integrating the physical, intellectual and spiritual.
I have over 30 years' experience as a clinician, published researcher and educator. I hold a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology and a Masters in Health Psychology. I have developed programs including Stress Management, Insomnia control and Meditation for programs such as Kaiser Permanente. This diversity of experience, allows me to help people understand their thinking processes, identify patterns of behavior and make sustainable changes. I strive to empower people to change both their behaviors and beliefs to allow them to achieve overall well-being and happiness. My philosophy stresses personal insight and responsibility, - integrating the physical, intellectual and spiritual.
Ashlee Nikole Frazier
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (Online Only)
There is no such thing as an ideal client other than one that takes the first steps to help better themselves. I am here to aid the process. Everyone has a purpose. Mine is to help people using different modalities catered to individual needs. I hope that every person that I assist learns self confidence, gains emotional intelligence, learns to self reflect, and builds healthy strategies to face the difficulties life can bring. We cannot always control the things in our paths but we can learn to control ourselves and how we cope with hardships. We have the ability to turn unfortunate events into beautiful testimony.
There is no such thing as an ideal client other than one that takes the first steps to help better themselves. I am here to aid the process. Everyone has a purpose. Mine is to help people using different modalities catered to individual needs. I hope that every person that I assist learns self confidence, gains emotional intelligence, learns to self reflect, and builds healthy strategies to face the difficulties life can bring. We cannot always control the things in our paths but we can learn to control ourselves and how we cope with hardships. We have the ability to turn unfortunate events into beautiful testimony.
Jordan Werner
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Making the decision to embark on a therapeutic journey is a difficult and courageous, yet rewarding decision. It's my goal to meet you where you’re at and create an empathetic, safe, and nonjudgmental space for you to discover more about yourself and make sense of the world around you. I use a compassionate, sincere, and culturally competent approach with my clients. By engaging in meaningful discussions and self-examination, I will assist you in identifying recurring behaviors and thought patterns, gain a deeper awareness of yourself, and enhance your ability to handle difficult situations that arise in life.
Making the decision to embark on a therapeutic journey is a difficult and courageous, yet rewarding decision. It's my goal to meet you where you’re at and create an empathetic, safe, and nonjudgmental space for you to discover more about yourself and make sense of the world around you. I use a compassionate, sincere, and culturally competent approach with my clients. By engaging in meaningful discussions and self-examination, I will assist you in identifying recurring behaviors and thought patterns, gain a deeper awareness of yourself, and enhance your ability to handle difficult situations that arise in life.
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How does your Therapist compare?
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 |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Walnut Creek?
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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.