Julia Di Rienzo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues that span from relationships issues, self-esteem issues, depression, trauma, stress management, personal growth, life transitions, cross-cultural issues, couples counseling, and family counseling.
When you make the decision to further your understanding of yourself, you are one step closer to feeling empowered to living the life that you envision. With a compassionate mind, I am looking forward to supporting and guiding you through the changes that lead to positive growth. With a blend of psychodynamic, cognitive, and mindfulness-based psychotherapy approaches, I provide support and practical feedback to help you effectively address personal issues and life challenges.
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues that span from relationships issues, self-esteem issues, depression, trauma, stress management, personal growth, life transitions, cross-cultural issues, couples counseling, and family counseling.
When you make the decision to further your understanding of yourself, you are one step closer to feeling empowered to living the life that you envision. With a compassionate mind, I am looking forward to supporting and guiding you through the changes that lead to positive growth. With a blend of psychodynamic, cognitive, and mindfulness-based psychotherapy approaches, I provide support and practical feedback to help you effectively address personal issues and life challenges.
(925) 392-3844 View (925) 392-3844
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Gabrielle Jones
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596  (Online Only)
I work with people who are looking for a different approach to life. You may feel like you have lost your path, or that you don't have the capacity to figure out a healthy way to cope with the various changes that you are experiencing in life. There may be family stress, work stress, or you may just be at a loss of why you don't feel like yourself. I work side by side with you to determine what you want from our work together, while holding steady the ultimate goal of being able to better function on your own. Additionally, I work within the context of your cultural identity help inform how we accomplish your treatment goals.
I work with people who are looking for a different approach to life. You may feel like you have lost your path, or that you don't have the capacity to figure out a healthy way to cope with the various changes that you are experiencing in life. There may be family stress, work stress, or you may just be at a loss of why you don't feel like yourself. I work side by side with you to determine what you want from our work together, while holding steady the ultimate goal of being able to better function on your own. Additionally, I work within the context of your cultural identity help inform how we accomplish your treatment goals.
(925) 297-1938 View (925) 297-1938
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Brian Needleman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596  (Online Only)
I am a licensed Marriage Family Therapist with 25+ years experience working with adults, adolescents, children and couples in several clinical settings. I use respectful, straightforward and practical approaches when working with clients. I draw on my experience, intuition, sense of humor, and imagination when working with clients to help create a supportive and empowering environment for clients to get help for many of life's challenges. Albert Schweitzer said, "Truth has no special time of its own. Its time is now...always." Now is the time to develop your potential for strength and growth. Take the first step and call.
I am a licensed Marriage Family Therapist with 25+ years experience working with adults, adolescents, children and couples in several clinical settings. I use respectful, straightforward and practical approaches when working with clients. I draw on my experience, intuition, sense of humor, and imagination when working with clients to help create a supportive and empowering environment for clients to get help for many of life's challenges. Albert Schweitzer said, "Truth has no special time of its own. Its time is now...always." Now is the time to develop your potential for strength and growth. Take the first step and call.
(925) 941-4677 View (925) 941-4677
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Allison R Aquinto
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I provide face-to-face in-person and online individual therapy, relationship counseling, and family therapy. For over a decade, I have worked with children, adolescents, and families both in the therapeutic setting and within the school system, helping clients to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve communication skills, develop positive and effective coping skills, and navigate stressors involved in daily life. You can learn more at my website allisonaquintolmft.com
I provide face-to-face in-person and online individual therapy, relationship counseling, and family therapy. For over a decade, I have worked with children, adolescents, and families both in the therapeutic setting and within the school system, helping clients to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve communication skills, develop positive and effective coping skills, and navigate stressors involved in daily life. You can learn more at my website allisonaquintolmft.com
(925) 550-8654 View (925) 550-8654
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Keri Turner
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Although I work with a broad range of issues, some of my specialties are eating disorders, addiction, codependency, life transitions, and relationship problems.
As I am aware that the process of searching for a therapist can be overwhelming, I would like to commend you for taking this first step. You will find that I provide a warm, respectful environment which will make it more comfortable for you to engage in the process of understanding yourself and your relationships more deeply and fully. I believe that each person is unique, and, together, with genuine curiosity and a safe atmosphere, we will uncover your individual needs.
Although I work with a broad range of issues, some of my specialties are eating disorders, addiction, codependency, life transitions, and relationship problems.
As I am aware that the process of searching for a therapist can be overwhelming, I would like to commend you for taking this first step. You will find that I provide a warm, respectful environment which will make it more comfortable for you to engage in the process of understanding yourself and your relationships more deeply and fully. I believe that each person is unique, and, together, with genuine curiosity and a safe atmosphere, we will uncover your individual needs.
(925) 765-9036 View (925) 765-9036
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Dr. Katy Cook
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD, AMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Families and loved ones can be some of most of our challenging relationships. Whether you’re struggling with a parent, partner, friend, sibling, or child, navigating relationships can be tricky at the best of times, and emotionally neglectful and traumatic in the worst. This can be incredibly painful, cause anxiety, lead to resentment, struggles with assertiveness or boundaries, conflict avoidance, or to knock on effects in other relationships – including how you feel about yourself.
Families and loved ones can be some of most of our challenging relationships. Whether you’re struggling with a parent, partner, friend, sibling, or child, navigating relationships can be tricky at the best of times, and emotionally neglectful and traumatic in the worst. This can be incredibly painful, cause anxiety, lead to resentment, struggles with assertiveness or boundaries, conflict avoidance, or to knock on effects in other relationships – including how you feel about yourself.
(510) 617-1953 View (510) 617-1953
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Natasa Nordman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I am passionate about working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, traumas that are single incident events such as car accidents, surgeries or that have occurred throughout ones childhood where they are experiencing physical or emotional symptoms now as a result. I love working with individuals who are looking on ways to feel supported to increase their own self worth in all areas of their life. My style is relational and collaborative and I believe that you are the expert in your own life. I can help support in creating change around what works best for you - I pride myself on meeting patients where they are comfortable.
I am passionate about working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, traumas that are single incident events such as car accidents, surgeries or that have occurred throughout ones childhood where they are experiencing physical or emotional symptoms now as a result. I love working with individuals who are looking on ways to feel supported to increase their own self worth in all areas of their life. My style is relational and collaborative and I believe that you are the expert in your own life. I can help support in creating change around what works best for you - I pride myself on meeting patients where they are comfortable.
(925) 854-4473 View (925) 854-4473
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Michael J Abrams
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Saturdays appointments available! I am a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with children, adolescents, and families. In addition, I work with individual adults, couples, and co-parenting. I provide a safe, calm, friendly, empathetic & down to earth environment for my clients. I have extensive experience and specialize in working with young children through adolescents and their families around issues related to social, behavioral, interpersonal and academic concerns. Throughout my career, I have provided supervision to other professionals in all aspects of providing psychotherapy for children and adolescents; from case conceptualization, diagnosis, and treatment.
Saturdays appointments available! I am a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with children, adolescents, and families. In addition, I work with individual adults, couples, and co-parenting. I provide a safe, calm, friendly, empathetic & down to earth environment for my clients. I have extensive experience and specialize in working with young children through adolescents and their families around issues related to social, behavioral, interpersonal and academic concerns. Throughout my career, I have provided supervision to other professionals in all aspects of providing psychotherapy for children and adolescents; from case conceptualization, diagnosis, and treatment.
(818) 938-1155 View (818) 938-1155
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India B. Gomez
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596  (Online Only)
I am accepting clients for therapy, coaching, and testing. E-mail is the best way to reach me for a consultation. As a clinical psychologist, I offer therapy and coaching for personal/professional growth. I work with clients to enhance coping with stress, bolster resiliency, and overcome obstacles to living more fully. I also specialize in psychological/personality and intellectual/academic testing and assessment. I have worked with clients of all ages from numerous intersecting ethnic, racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds, as well as a wide range of sexual and gender orientations and various abilities/disabilities.
I am accepting clients for therapy, coaching, and testing. E-mail is the best way to reach me for a consultation. As a clinical psychologist, I offer therapy and coaching for personal/professional growth. I work with clients to enhance coping with stress, bolster resiliency, and overcome obstacles to living more fully. I also specialize in psychological/personality and intellectual/academic testing and assessment. I have worked with clients of all ages from numerous intersecting ethnic, racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds, as well as a wide range of sexual and gender orientations and various abilities/disabilities.
(925) 392-3428 View (925) 392-3428
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Alison Trules
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
If you are seeking deep personal change or going through a life transition, it may feel difficult to make choices. If you are experiencing conflict or suffering and know that something needs to change, psychotherapy will provide a structure where you can identify patterns that have previously led to unhappiness or frustration. I will help you develop new ways of understanding yourself and relating to others in your life. I am a warm, experienced and compassionate psychotherapist that will help guide you through this process of change so that you can be your most authentic self and live your life with increased comfort and meaning.
If you are seeking deep personal change or going through a life transition, it may feel difficult to make choices. If you are experiencing conflict or suffering and know that something needs to change, psychotherapy will provide a structure where you can identify patterns that have previously led to unhappiness or frustration. I will help you develop new ways of understanding yourself and relating to others in your life. I am a warm, experienced and compassionate psychotherapist that will help guide you through this process of change so that you can be your most authentic self and live your life with increased comfort and meaning.
(510) 417-3442 View (510) 417-3442
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Eva Lyons
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596  (Online Only)
I believe that our minds and hearts, like our bodies, possess an innate wisdom and ability to heal, given the right environment and structure. Sometimes we get stuck in old patterns and beliefs that helped us in the circumstances we learned them in, but need to be updated in order to allow us to fully embody our best, most authentic and empowered selves. Therapy can assist us in learning more about what automatic programs our system is running, and give us the tools to make these changes.
I believe that our minds and hearts, like our bodies, possess an innate wisdom and ability to heal, given the right environment and structure. Sometimes we get stuck in old patterns and beliefs that helped us in the circumstances we learned them in, but need to be updated in order to allow us to fully embody our best, most authentic and empowered selves. Therapy can assist us in learning more about what automatic programs our system is running, and give us the tools to make these changes.
(510) 592-5714 View (510) 592-5714
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Ji Eun Ko
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596  (Online Only)
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Whether you’re here because you are feeling disconnected from who you are, experiencing conflict in your important relationships, generally feel down and lost, or are just plainly curious about therapy, you’ve come to the right place. No matter what intersection of our identities we hold, and our unique history of lived experiences, all of us live through times where life just feels a little bit (or a lot bit) hard. Maybe you’ve lived in that difficult space for so long, it feels like your normal. Or maybe it’s really uncommon for you, that when it does happen, it feels like a shock to your system.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Whether you’re here because you are feeling disconnected from who you are, experiencing conflict in your important relationships, generally feel down and lost, or are just plainly curious about therapy, you’ve come to the right place. No matter what intersection of our identities we hold, and our unique history of lived experiences, all of us live through times where life just feels a little bit (or a lot bit) hard. Maybe you’ve lived in that difficult space for so long, it feels like your normal. Or maybe it’s really uncommon for you, that when it does happen, it feels like a shock to your system.
(619) 473-2893 View (619) 473-2893
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Jennifer Kern
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596  (Online Only)
Everyone struggles at times. Not everyone reaches out to someone with the experience and training to help. You are on your way. My style is collaborative and practical. I bring authenticity, warmth, humor, life experience, empathy, and skills in a variety of modalities to session. You are invited to bring your whole self with whatever you are experiencing and hope to shift. Your goals will lay the foundation for the work we will do together. I am trained in EMDR and ready to help with trauma as well as with a range of individual, family, and couple issues including grief, anxiety, depression, conflict, and life transitions.
Everyone struggles at times. Not everyone reaches out to someone with the experience and training to help. You are on your way. My style is collaborative and practical. I bring authenticity, warmth, humor, life experience, empathy, and skills in a variety of modalities to session. You are invited to bring your whole self with whatever you are experiencing and hope to shift. Your goals will lay the foundation for the work we will do together. I am trained in EMDR and ready to help with trauma as well as with a range of individual, family, and couple issues including grief, anxiety, depression, conflict, and life transitions.
(341) 895-7402 View (341) 895-7402
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Elizabeth M Domingos-Shepard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596  (Online Only)
Welcome! Therapy can be a safe place to explore your fears and worries, and also a place where you can learn new coping strategies, while finding hope and healing. Many of us have wounds from the past and often, new traumas can trigger those wounds to re-emerge. However, living the life you deserve is possible. I believe in the power of the human spirit and that it moves us towards healing. In therapy, you can find your way back to our path or create a new one. I see clients only via teletherapy.
Welcome! Therapy can be a safe place to explore your fears and worries, and also a place where you can learn new coping strategies, while finding hope and healing. Many of us have wounds from the past and often, new traumas can trigger those wounds to re-emerge. However, living the life you deserve is possible. I believe in the power of the human spirit and that it moves us towards healing. In therapy, you can find your way back to our path or create a new one. I see clients only via teletherapy.
(714) 710-1821 View (714) 710-1821
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Johanna Marie McShane
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I care a lot about helping individuals and families navigate the uncertainty of transitions and change, as well as guiding them in discovering the opportunity for new and truly wonderful things to develop.
I specialize in helping people through life transitions of all kinds- from work/career to family and personal. Change is a part of life, and it can be disruptive, unsettling, and challenging. It can also be an opportunity for creativity and evaluation of our lives. I help people assess where they are now, where they want to go, and how to get there. Trained as a high level violinist, I have a particular passion for helping musicians and athletes through transitions related to their sport or instrument- things like dealing with injuries, or making decisions about whether to pursue athletics or music at the next higher level.
I care a lot about helping individuals and families navigate the uncertainty of transitions and change, as well as guiding them in discovering the opportunity for new and truly wonderful things to develop.
I specialize in helping people through life transitions of all kinds- from work/career to family and personal. Change is a part of life, and it can be disruptive, unsettling, and challenging. It can also be an opportunity for creativity and evaluation of our lives. I help people assess where they are now, where they want to go, and how to get there. Trained as a high level violinist, I have a particular passion for helping musicians and athletes through transitions related to their sport or instrument- things like dealing with injuries, or making decisions about whether to pursue athletics or music at the next higher level.
(925) 308-5774 View (925) 308-5774
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Colette M. Bischer-Choate
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
It takes courage and awareness to seek therapy. If you are experiencing depression or anxiety, difficult relationships (past or present) or going through a life transition I may be able to help. Together we will work to determine whether this will be short-term solution focused treatment or more long-term, deeper work. We will build a safe place for you to experience yourself and help you to identify your strengths as well as areas of challenge. A place that is yours to receive the care you need.
It takes courage and awareness to seek therapy. If you are experiencing depression or anxiety, difficult relationships (past or present) or going through a life transition I may be able to help. Together we will work to determine whether this will be short-term solution focused treatment or more long-term, deeper work. We will build a safe place for you to experience yourself and help you to identify your strengths as well as areas of challenge. A place that is yours to receive the care you need.
(925) 204-3981 View (925) 204-3981
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Michelle Hider
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I look forward to hearing from you and being a witness and facilitator to your transformation.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in working with adolescents, adults, and older adults who present with addiction, anxiety, mood disturbances, acute and complex trauma, and relational issues. I am a trained Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, and IFS therapist who integrates strength-based, mindfulness, and culturally sensitive modalities to help people heal and thrive. I support client's goals and believe connection, loving presence, and community are an integral part of healing and recovery. My main focus is to meet clients where they are by supporting changes they are ready to make.
I look forward to hearing from you and being a witness and facilitator to your transformation.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in working with adolescents, adults, and older adults who present with addiction, anxiety, mood disturbances, acute and complex trauma, and relational issues. I am a trained Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, and IFS therapist who integrates strength-based, mindfulness, and culturally sensitive modalities to help people heal and thrive. I support client's goals and believe connection, loving presence, and community are an integral part of healing and recovery. My main focus is to meet clients where they are by supporting changes they are ready to make.
(510) 650-1237 View (510) 650-1237
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Dwan Kathleen Brennan
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Many times the reaction I get when people find out what I do is "Isn't that depressing?" Actually, it's the opposite: challenging, yet inspiring and very fulfilling. I love helping people move from pain and frustration to hope and new ways of living that work better. I work alongside you, to help you find your solutions, your strength, to make positive change happen in your life.
Many times the reaction I get when people find out what I do is "Isn't that depressing?" Actually, it's the opposite: challenging, yet inspiring and very fulfilling. I love helping people move from pain and frustration to hope and new ways of living that work better. I work alongside you, to help you find your solutions, your strength, to make positive change happen in your life.
(925) 336-3073 View (925) 336-3073
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Tricia M. Banda
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Through my holistic approach I bring a range of highly effective techniques and modalities, including mind (cognitive behavior), body (somatic) and spirit ( transpersonal).
You may think that big things have to change in your life in order for you to feel better and experience improvement. But I've come to believe that a key, gentle shift in perspective can bring about more positive change than many realize. That is a shift from taking a critical approach with yourself to taking a Kinder Approach. With this shift in how you approach yourself and your experiences comes greater self-awareness and feelings of confidence, hopefulness, empowerment and knowing your value. You can begin to see and feel new possibilities and choices for your life.
Through my holistic approach I bring a range of highly effective techniques and modalities, including mind (cognitive behavior), body (somatic) and spirit ( transpersonal).
You may think that big things have to change in your life in order for you to feel better and experience improvement. But I've come to believe that a key, gentle shift in perspective can bring about more positive change than many realize. That is a shift from taking a critical approach with yourself to taking a Kinder Approach. With this shift in how you approach yourself and your experiences comes greater self-awareness and feelings of confidence, hopefulness, empowerment and knowing your value. You can begin to see and feel new possibilities and choices for your life.
(925) 532-2404 View (925) 532-2404
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Paul Ginocchio
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I appreciate helping individuals and couples that just want to live better lives, have deeper relationships, and find more joy in day to day living. Life can be tough. Good therapy offers support, a place to be heard, guidance, and sometimes a place to hear truths that you may not want to hear, but need to hear. I offer a supportive and direct approach to those needing help with sex and relationship issues, anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma, and addictions. I also have a special spot in my heart to support those who have dealt with loss, whether recently or many years ago. Therapy is a space to adapt, stretch, and grow.
I appreciate helping individuals and couples that just want to live better lives, have deeper relationships, and find more joy in day to day living. Life can be tough. Good therapy offers support, a place to be heard, guidance, and sometimes a place to hear truths that you may not want to hear, but need to hear. I offer a supportive and direct approach to those needing help with sex and relationship issues, anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma, and addictions. I also have a special spot in my heart to support those who have dealt with loss, whether recently or many years ago. Therapy is a space to adapt, stretch, and grow.
(925) 329-3572 View (925) 329-3572
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