Optum Therapists in 94595
Amber is particularly passionate about addressing childhood behavior issues, PTSD/trauma, and grief. She provides a safe and supportive space for clients of all ages to explore their experiences, uncover underlying issues, and work towards healing. Her dedication to treating children and adolescents is evident in her use of specialized techniques like ChildParent Psychotherapy, which helps young children and their caregivers strengthen their bond while addressing the impact of trauma.
Amber is particularly passionate about addressing childhood behavior issues, PTSD/trauma, and grief. She provides a safe and supportive space for clients of all ages to explore their experiences, uncover underlying issues, and work towards healing. Her dedication to treating children and adolescents is evident in her use of specialized techniques like ChildParent Psychotherapy, which helps young children and their caregivers strengthen their bond while addressing the impact of trauma.
I have been working in mental health for nearly 30 years. I developed a holistic psychology practice over 20 years ago to help my clients get the best results. Holistic means treating the whole person; mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of someone's life to find the root cause of symptoms. I am also a clinical nutritionist focusing on helping to educate about detox and balance brain chemistry with vitamins, minerals and amino acids and eating for optimal health. I focus on root cause of symptoms, doing progressive trauma interventions. Trauma is about times in your life in which your nervous system becomes dysregulated.
I have been working in mental health for nearly 30 years. I developed a holistic psychology practice over 20 years ago to help my clients get the best results. Holistic means treating the whole person; mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of someone's life to find the root cause of symptoms. I am also a clinical nutritionist focusing on helping to educate about detox and balance brain chemistry with vitamins, minerals and amino acids and eating for optimal health. I focus on root cause of symptoms, doing progressive trauma interventions. Trauma is about times in your life in which your nervous system becomes dysregulated.
Kevin J Kuhlow
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LAADC
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94595 (Online Only)
My expertise lies in Executive Coaching, Human Performance Improvement, and Addiction Treatment with diversified experience that includes recent positions as a Counselor for Addiction Recovery and former role as an Advisor to high-net-worth clients. I have focused on leveraging combined background to provide advisement to executives and other professionals struggling with addiction. I am currently completing a Ph.D. degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and previously earned a Master’s degree in Addiction Studies. Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC).
My expertise lies in Executive Coaching, Human Performance Improvement, and Addiction Treatment with diversified experience that includes recent positions as a Counselor for Addiction Recovery and former role as an Advisor to high-net-worth clients. I have focused on leveraging combined background to provide advisement to executives and other professionals struggling with addiction. I am currently completing a Ph.D. degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and previously earned a Master’s degree in Addiction Studies. Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC).
Elissa's approach to therapy is embodied in the quote by Shunryu Suzuki: Each of you is perfect the way you are... and you can use a little improvement. This means that she will help you to work through any shame you feel about your perceived problems so that you can integrate the self-awareness that you will together uncover. She works with patients either long term or short term, depending on each person's individual goals. She specializes in treating struggles with intimacy/isolation, addiction and compulsive behaviors, impulse control, anxiety, anger management, trauma and sexuality/sexual behavior.
Elissa's approach to therapy is embodied in the quote by Shunryu Suzuki: Each of you is perfect the way you are... and you can use a little improvement. This means that she will help you to work through any shame you feel about your perceived problems so that you can integrate the self-awareness that you will together uncover. She works with patients either long term or short term, depending on each person's individual goals. She specializes in treating struggles with intimacy/isolation, addiction and compulsive behaviors, impulse control, anxiety, anger management, trauma and sexuality/sexual behavior.
Deborah Tate, LCSW I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. It takes tremendous courage to reach out for support and therapy can be a way to enhance and build on strengths to move forward to a better more fulfilling sense of self. My approach is to partner with adult individuals and couples to navigate through life transitions and relational issues to regain hope and stabilization in their lives. I utilize a strength-based, psychodynamic, and client centered approach. I believe in meeting my clients in their stage of change, utilizing harm reduction and motivational interviewing when appropriate.
Deborah Tate, LCSW I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. It takes tremendous courage to reach out for support and therapy can be a way to enhance and build on strengths to move forward to a better more fulfilling sense of self. My approach is to partner with adult individuals and couples to navigate through life transitions and relational issues to regain hope and stabilization in their lives. I utilize a strength-based, psychodynamic, and client centered approach. I believe in meeting my clients in their stage of change, utilizing harm reduction and motivational interviewing when appropriate.
Dr. Mannina is a clinical psychologist who has been practicing for over fifteen years. She graduated from Sofia University (formerly Institute of Transpersonal Psychology). Dr. Mannina believes in humanistic care that includes psychodynamic work and as needed CBT, DBT or other modalities that may be useful to each unique individual she works with. Formerly an artist, and licensed massage therapist, Marissa also enjoys the connection between creativity and life as art, somatic and cranio-sacral therapies.
Dr. Mannina is a clinical psychologist who has been practicing for over fifteen years. She graduated from Sofia University (formerly Institute of Transpersonal Psychology). Dr. Mannina believes in humanistic care that includes psychodynamic work and as needed CBT, DBT or other modalities that may be useful to each unique individual she works with. Formerly an artist, and licensed massage therapist, Marissa also enjoys the connection between creativity and life as art, somatic and cranio-sacral therapies.
Therapy is a journey of looking inward in order to move onward in your life in a more present, whole-hearted way. I believe deeply that every person has the ability to work through loss, sadness, anxiety and other painful experiences to become more fully alive. When we avoid or numb uncomfortable or difficult feelings, we also numb our ability to feel joy, peace of mind, gratitude and love. Speaking our truths in the presence of empathy, warmth and non-judgement can be the first step towards healing.
Therapy is a journey of looking inward in order to move onward in your life in a more present, whole-hearted way. I believe deeply that every person has the ability to work through loss, sadness, anxiety and other painful experiences to become more fully alive. When we avoid or numb uncomfortable or difficult feelings, we also numb our ability to feel joy, peace of mind, gratitude and love. Speaking our truths in the presence of empathy, warmth and non-judgement can be the first step towards healing.
Anna Oconnell
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
I am a licensed clinical counselor who specializes in dance movement therapy. I hold a graduate certificate in Laban Movement Analysis, which offers another world of possibilities for methods of healing. While working in the field of psychotherapy I have had the privilege to experience many different types of populations with various and usually multiple presenting issues. My specialized training allows me to see and listen to my clients in a unique way. As your therapist I am here to witness you in this part of your life journey, while helping to maintain a safe space around you as you grow.
I am a licensed clinical counselor who specializes in dance movement therapy. I hold a graduate certificate in Laban Movement Analysis, which offers another world of possibilities for methods of healing. While working in the field of psychotherapy I have had the privilege to experience many different types of populations with various and usually multiple presenting issues. My specialized training allows me to see and listen to my clients in a unique way. As your therapist I am here to witness you in this part of your life journey, while helping to maintain a safe space around you as you grow.
Joseph Koudsi (preferred name Johnny) is a psychologist, who has been practicing since 2008. He graduated from Vassar College with a BA in Psychology and the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant University with a doctorate (Psy. D. ) in Clinical Psychology, with a speciality in Adult Individuals and Couples. Therapy is an experience specific to the individual, which is why I use techniques rom various schools of thought to help individuals and couples to the best of my ability. These include psychodynamic, solution-focused, emotionally focused therapy (EFT), and cognitive behavioral.
Joseph Koudsi (preferred name Johnny) is a psychologist, who has been practicing since 2008. He graduated from Vassar College with a BA in Psychology and the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant University with a doctorate (Psy. D. ) in Clinical Psychology, with a speciality in Adult Individuals and Couples. Therapy is an experience specific to the individual, which is why I use techniques rom various schools of thought to help individuals and couples to the best of my ability. These include psychodynamic, solution-focused, emotionally focused therapy (EFT), and cognitive behavioral.
Jamie Bennett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94595 (Online Only)
Jamie Bennett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of California with over 8 years of counseling experience. She specializes in treating children, teens, and adults who are suffering from anxiety disorders, depression, life transitions, mood, and personality disorders. She has honed a comprehensive therapeutic style to best support patients’ sustainable life changes. Jamie currently works in an individual capacity with adolescents and adults, identifying their most pervasive symptoms with the intention of liberating them from their emotional confines.
Jamie Bennett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of California with over 8 years of counseling experience. She specializes in treating children, teens, and adults who are suffering from anxiety disorders, depression, life transitions, mood, and personality disorders. She has honed a comprehensive therapeutic style to best support patients’ sustainable life changes. Jamie currently works in an individual capacity with adolescents and adults, identifying their most pervasive symptoms with the intention of liberating them from their emotional confines.
My approach to therapy is client-centered, meeting each person I work with where they are at using diverse interventions including mindfulness and somatic experiencing techniques. I am a Bay Area native raised in a multicultural household with over 20 years of experience working in a variety of settings throughout Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. I specialize in working with people struggling with: anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, chronic stress, adjusting to life changes, trauma exposure/PTSD, gender and sexual orientation identity issues, and multicultural stress.
My approach to therapy is client-centered, meeting each person I work with where they are at using diverse interventions including mindfulness and somatic experiencing techniques. I am a Bay Area native raised in a multicultural household with over 20 years of experience working in a variety of settings throughout Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. I specialize in working with people struggling with: anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, chronic stress, adjusting to life changes, trauma exposure/PTSD, gender and sexual orientation identity issues, and multicultural stress.
Yasmin Sadik
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94595 (Online Only)
Yasmin Sadik offers customized problem-solving techniques to help you in the shortest amount of time possible. She will discuss with you unresolved trauma and present challenges that could be leading to anxiety, depression and relationship issues.
Yasmin Sadik offers customized problem-solving techniques to help you in the shortest amount of time possible. She will discuss with you unresolved trauma and present challenges that could be leading to anxiety, depression and relationship issues.
Peter N Fischetti
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94595 (Online Only)
Do you feel stuck in your relationship or your career? Are you tired of settling for less than you want even though you want much more? If you are looking for more clarity, meaning , and purpose in your life to help you make the most important life choices, now is the time to connect with a therapist who can help. As a therapist with over 25 years' experience, I help adult men and women clearly identify and and prioritize their most critical needs to live more fulfilling lives.
Do you feel stuck in your relationship or your career? Are you tired of settling for less than you want even though you want much more? If you are looking for more clarity, meaning , and purpose in your life to help you make the most important life choices, now is the time to connect with a therapist who can help. As a therapist with over 25 years' experience, I help adult men and women clearly identify and and prioritize their most critical needs to live more fulfilling lives.
Kokoro Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
At Kokoro Counseling Center we help people move through their lives with a greater sense of purpose, meaning, and joy. We partner with our clients to develop treatment goals that target unwanted emotional struggles and behavioral patterns. Upon request, we work with prescribing medical providers for a more promising psychotherapeutic outcome. Our practice integrates various clinical treatment theories that meet a range of client treatment needs. Our center offers an emotionally safe space to heal past trauma and embrace new beginnings. Even in the darkest of places, we can recapture resiliency and joy one step at a time.
At Kokoro Counseling Center we help people move through their lives with a greater sense of purpose, meaning, and joy. We partner with our clients to develop treatment goals that target unwanted emotional struggles and behavioral patterns. Upon request, we work with prescribing medical providers for a more promising psychotherapeutic outcome. Our practice integrates various clinical treatment theories that meet a range of client treatment needs. Our center offers an emotionally safe space to heal past trauma and embrace new beginnings. Even in the darkest of places, we can recapture resiliency and joy one step at a time.
Dr. Jennifer Malabag-Evans
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Not accepting new clients
My focus is working with children, adolescents, families, and adults who are struggling with emotional and behavioral issues. Some examples include school challenges, behavioral problems, depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, grief, and relationship issues. How I work, depends on the individual and situation. I believe everyone’s experience is unique and I work from a relational, culturally competent, warm, and nonjudgmental way. I have over 10 yrs of experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults with trauma (including sexual and physical abuse), depression, anxiety, and academic and behavioral issues.
My focus is working with children, adolescents, families, and adults who are struggling with emotional and behavioral issues. Some examples include school challenges, behavioral problems, depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, grief, and relationship issues. How I work, depends on the individual and situation. I believe everyone’s experience is unique and I work from a relational, culturally competent, warm, and nonjudgmental way. I have over 10 yrs of experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults with trauma (including sexual and physical abuse), depression, anxiety, and academic and behavioral issues.
