Find a Therapist near San Pablo, CA

Do you feel life or work stress are sucking the fun out of your life? Are you and your partner stuck having the same argument over and over again, leaving you feeling unheard, unappreciated, and lonely? Do you want to make some changes in your life, but feel unsure or stuck? I can be your partner in change. I provide warm and supportive space for my clients to share thoughts and feelings, but I also provide a solution focused approach. I assess my clients quickly and learn what their needs are. I offer insight and suggest relevant tools, skills and solutions to their issues. I collaborate with my clients to help them create the changes they want in their lives.

As a Health Psychologist I provide a holistic approach to physical and emotional wellbeing. I believe health challenges such as a life changing diagnosis, chronic illness, or unhealthy habits and the their associated anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and grief need to be addressed on all levels. From more than 20 years experience in clinical practice and my own healing journey I developed a deep appreciation of the interplay of physical and emotional health. My goal is to provide a warm and non-judgemental space where together we will look at the current challenges you face, how past experience continues to affect you today, what values are most important and what living well really means. My work employes strategies for change from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness and Somatic Psychology. Together we will explore your needs, where you may have gotten off track or run into blocks and develop ways to move forward in your life in a meaningful way.

Congratulations on your search for more meaning, more health, more intimacy, or a more vibrant life! I have been a psychologist for over thirty years and am grateful every day to do this work. I have been doing it long enough that I am good at what I do, and know what I can't do. I like to meet with people and assess together whether we are a good fit. I am direct, perceptive, intuitive, and straightforward. I have worked with many different kinds of people with different kinds of problems over the years and especially enjoy working with couples, women, therapists, people from minority cultures or orientations, and people who want to use the therapy relationship to heal. For people who are interested, I also do psychoanalysis, which is a more intensive form of therapy multiple times per week. I am a mother of an adult child, a lesbian, a gardener, and a long-term resident of San Francisco. Give me a call if you feel I might be a fit.

Greater ease, clarity and fulfillment are possible. To move out of pain, discomfort and stuckness you will have to listen deeply to yourself to come to a place of self-understanding. Moving out of discomfort often first requires listening to it and being with it. You will come to know yourself more fully and see yourself and your life through more compassionate understanding. It would be my privilege to assist you with this process. Good therapy is not just "talk therapy", but a deep intuitive process which you as a client should feel and not have the question of whether or not it is working after several months. As a therapist, I am direct and engaging but also quite warm and sensitive. Initial consultations are always welcome so you can get a sense of who I am and of how we would work together. Please feel free to contact me to set up an appointment or with any questions you may have.

Are you looking to... -Reduce suffering from anxiety, depression, excessive anger, or trauma? -Cope with illness, divorce, or loss? -Make positive changes? -Enhance performance in a career or school? -Improve, save, or end a relationship? -Get your life back from self-limiting thoughts and behaviors? -Connect better with a teen or help get a teen's life back on track? Or perhaps you wish to... -explore the many layers of your self? -better understand who you are, how you got here, and ways to grow in a more directed, intentional manner? If you are looking for someone to guide you in the therapy process who takes you seriously while being kind and compassionate, and who is skillful and experienced but down-to-earth and easy to talk to, then I may be the right therapist for you. I help my clients find new ways to cope with life's circumstances, reduce suffering, and develop healthier ways to relate to themselves and others. I support and guide clients so they can meet their individual human potentials. My stance is one of kindness, compassion, concern, and respect. I tailor my approach to each individual and her or his needs when we meet. I am truly honored to be able to sit in the therapy room with my clients, help them feel heard in a way people rarely are, and join them in an individualized therapeutic journey.

What is Integral Recovery for Addictions? As human beings, we are creatures of habit. This can be a good thing. Good habits provide stability, consistency, and the stamina to achieve certain goals. But too often, habits become addictions. Our behaviors no longer serve us, and we get locked into a destructive pattern that harms ourselves and others. We are stuck, enslaved in chains of our own making, stifled from finding our true selves, from achieving our innate potentials, and manifesting our gifts to the world. Integral Recovery is much more than just the abstinence or reduction of addictive behaviors. In Re-covery, we Un-cover and Dis-cover who we really are in all our dimensions, and when freed from the unhealthy habits, we start to grow again. For almost 25 years, I have had success with people who have a variety of addictions, from the kinds that misuse chemicals from the outside (drugs and alcohol) to the ones that stem from the chemicals already inside the brain (sex and love addiction, abandonment patterns, sexual compulsions, gambling, internet, work, etc.). I have a passion for Recovery and love seeing the light in people's eyes brighten as they leave destructive patterns behind and embrace an enriching and fulfilling life that has always been theirs. We may also traverse issues of anxiety, depression, and experiences of trauma as a natural part of healing from addiction. We unhook from parts of the past and addictive pain tapes that also prevent us from moving forward and being happy in our present and our future. We can work from abstinence-based or harm reductionist strategies, depending upon your aim. I am a South Bronx native who has collaborated with a diverse range of people without shame or judgement, from teens to elders, traditional to alternative sexualities, socio-economic levels "from jail to Yale," spiritualities, and many cultures and sub-cultures. It would be an honor to connect with you and make your new life a reality.

Has your addictive behavior gotten out of control? Has compulsive sexual behavior caused a crisis in your relationships? Or have you recently discovered that your partner sexual behavior was not once you thought it was and now your relationship is in free fall? If so I'm glad to connect with you and happy to help. As the founder and clinical director at Pathway Therapy Center, we specialize in helping individuals, partners, and couples dealing with sexual addiction and the impact that it causes Our approach involves three important components: helping you stop your addictive behavior, addressing underlying root issues and traumas, and empowering you to repair damage to relationships. I have received specialized training as a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and as a supervisor we have a team of trained staff to help address the needs of couples and families. If you would like help getting life back on track or are finally ready to deal with what has been a long standing issue we'd love to connect with you and get you and your relationship on the path to recovery.

I am very approachable, informal, careful with people's feelings and work well with those who are new or hesitant to come to psychotherapy because they are unaccustomed to the "culture" of psychotherapy, fearful of being judged or not "doing it right" (i.e. ethnic minority, working class background, new immigrant, men whose wives are "making them go" or alternative lifestyle). I work well with people who might feel that their problems will be too much to disclose, to handle, be resolved, feeling vulnerable/fragile. I am very patient and kind but I will not let you off the hook if I think you can do it. I do a kind of therapy that helps people understand and resolve deep seated long standing problems that get in the way of feeling good about yourself and feeling satisfied with your close relationships. For many years, I have worked with "high conflict" families (of divorce) and when I see people in conflicted relationships, I work hard to understand everyone's point of view (and their pain) and strive for everyone to feel heard and for people to be able to be as comfortable as possible in situations that are very uncomfortable and may appear unresolvable. I do not shy away from strong emotional states (i.e. anger, terror, trauma) and am highly trained to assist patients in going inward as deeply as they want and need to go. I also have a way of making people laugh in the midst of all this pain, hopefully without feeling that I am making light of their pain. Patients often tell me that I am funny (and sometimes they are too) and that I have a heart.

You: look great on paper, but inside it's a struggle and you're ashamed to admit it - especially when others have it worse. You're hardworking, passionate, strong, with a lot to give. But you're having trouble focusing and getting motivated. You're not connecting with your work the way you want toused to, and your co-working relationships are "fine," but not great. It feels like something's missing. You don't know what it is or where to find it. Under the surface, you feel scared, sad, lonely, insecure, anxious, depressed and may be losing hope. I help people build motivation & self-esteem, connect more deeply in relationships, and find satisfaction in work. I'm uniquely qualified to provide you with the support you need and deserve, while you pursue fulfillment and self-actualization. Bright as you are, I know how dark it can get. I know you show the world you're fine, even while hurting inside. I promise, you can heal and thrive. We'll start by building a foundation of trust, though you can expect to feel fairly comfortable with me right away. You'll get the sense you can say almost anything without me judging you - and you're right. We'll begin with the end in mind, and I'll probably ask, "How will we know when we're done?" Our work together will be collaborative, insightful and designed to suit your needs.

My objective is to listen, be present, connect, provide feedback and reflect on what may help your life become more rewarding, less stressed, anxious or stuck, more empowered, or even reinvented! Every person is unique and together we will explore your strengths and the best options that will enhance your well-being. I am non-judgmental and create a friendly environment that provides an opportunity for us to talk about your difficulties and expectations. While doing so, I will be sure to assess that my way of working is appropriate for you and that you feel comfortable working with me.

I am a licensed Marriage family Therapist working through telehealth. I specialize working with individual adults having issues with relationships, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and emotional stress. I enjoy working with clients and helping them address these issues. I am supportive and help my clients work through these challenges to develop skills and ways to be more effective and feel better about themselves in the world.. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I listen carefully to focus on what each client wants and develop strategies to fit their particular needs to make progress that works for them. I have over 30 years of experience and enjoy working with people of all races, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds and sexual orientations. I believe it is important that the client feels heard and understood so they can develop trust in therapy. I desire to connect with my clients by actively listening and trying to understand my client's views with empathy. Feel encouraged to contact me if you have any questions or to set up a free phone consultation.

Have you noticed a lack of connections in your life? Does a past trauma keep invading your present despite your best efforts? Have you experienced a loss that you still grieve? Stress over countless things? Pregnancy or parenting experience not been what you expected? If this sounds like you, I believe you may benefit from treatment I provide. I mention these areas of stress because I believe they are some of the most undertreated and yet fundamental areas of our existence. If continuously unaddressed, it may not only disrupt our lives and those closest to us in the present, but for future generations as well. When working with me, I provide a safe, accepting, and non-judgmental space where you can become empowered as you find the support you've been seeking. As we move along your unique path, you may find freedom from suffering and begin to enjoy yourself and your loved ones. I'm a licensed psychologist with the experience interest in helping people navigate the above. I use various mind and body techniques to help clients develop desired change. If you want to learn more, visit my website, andor contact me to book a free 15-minute phone appointment.