Therapists in Alameda, CA
![Photo of Jessica Hernandez, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8578f8d4-8462-468c-aa37-5180f3987c1b/3/320x400.jpeg)
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to read this. Making the decision to start the healing journey can be a tough one, so I truly appreciate your consideration in having me walk alongside you. I support folx in recognizing their own resilience, exploring intersectional identities and sense of self, and navigating life's stressors and changes. Maybe you're experiencing a shift in your life. Maybe there are parts of yourself that you need support with reconciling and integrating. Or maybe you have experienced trauma and are ready to process it. Whatever it is, I'm excited to bear witness to your growth and be part of your journey.
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to read this. Making the decision to start the healing journey can be a tough one, so I truly appreciate your consideration in having me walk alongside you. I support folx in recognizing their own resilience, exploring intersectional identities and sense of self, and navigating life's stressors and changes. Maybe you're experiencing a shift in your life. Maybe there are parts of yourself that you need support with reconciling and integrating. Or maybe you have experienced trauma and are ready to process it. Whatever it is, I'm excited to bear witness to your growth and be part of your journey.
![Photo of W. Eric Griffith, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fc5e81b6-7d1a-4328-9dd9-14270a65076b/1/320x400.jpeg)
W. Eric Griffith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Alameda, CA 94501 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts? As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with teenagers, and adults, I provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your emotions, overcome obstacles, and build healthier relationships.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts? As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with teenagers, and adults, I provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your emotions, overcome obstacles, and build healthier relationships.
![Photo of Keith Kapash - BAFTS - Psychoeducational Evaluations and Therapy, MS, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c5d2e4f-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
BAFTS - Psychoeducational Evaluations and Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alameda, CA 94502
Clinicians in our program provide comprehensive mental health treatment for families. Our licensed psychologists provide Psychoeducational Evaluations/testing for children designed to help you understand how your child learns and the best way to support them. Evaluations consist of a full cognitive and academic evaluation, as well as an assessment of social, emotional, and behavioral concerns. Additionally, we provide comprehensive testing for children and adults including IQ testing, and child and adult ADHD.
Clinicians in our program provide comprehensive mental health treatment for families. Our licensed psychologists provide Psychoeducational Evaluations/testing for children designed to help you understand how your child learns and the best way to support them. Evaluations consist of a full cognitive and academic evaluation, as well as an assessment of social, emotional, and behavioral concerns. Additionally, we provide comprehensive testing for children and adults including IQ testing, and child and adult ADHD.
![Photo of Chidi Njoku, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/65a6b2e3-8c63-45e2-b99e-e1ccb09621f1/1/320x400.jpeg)
In the last 20 years, I have worked with a number of patient populations, including, couples and families, individuals struggling with addictions, mood disorders, relationship challenges, work stress, and victims of violent crimes. My varied experiences have developed me into the clinician I am today. My style is solution focused, geared towards helping my clients feel safe and empowered to tap into the tools and resources within them.
In the last 20 years, I have worked with a number of patient populations, including, couples and families, individuals struggling with addictions, mood disorders, relationship challenges, work stress, and victims of violent crimes. My varied experiences have developed me into the clinician I am today. My style is solution focused, geared towards helping my clients feel safe and empowered to tap into the tools and resources within them.
![Photo of Erin Carl, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/50f4b393-5422-4fca-b789-fef3262acf67/1/320x400.jpeg)
I work from a foundation of client-centered, trauma-informed, narrative approaches/philosophies, and utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in practice and interventions. I feel confident in short-term models that include psychoeducation, skill building, and processing in tandem. I care deeply about the emotional health of my clients and wish for their independence and freedom from emotional distress interfering with their goals and values.
I work from a foundation of client-centered, trauma-informed, narrative approaches/philosophies, and utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in practice and interventions. I feel confident in short-term models that include psychoeducation, skill building, and processing in tandem. I care deeply about the emotional health of my clients and wish for their independence and freedom from emotional distress interfering with their goals and values.
![Photo of Kamla Fennimore, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e8f17f17-edf7-4ebd-b50b-0c0f3e7f2977/1/320x400.jpeg)
Kamla Fennimore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alameda, CA 94501 (Online Only)
Feeling stuck in the messy middle? Finding yourself on an unexpected life path? Do you feel misunderstood, judged, or alone in your suffering? Looking for insight and growth? Over the last 20 years I have worked with a variety of clients who have diverse life experiences and various intersecting identities. I have a warm, supportive, empathetic and collaborative approach.
Feeling stuck in the messy middle? Finding yourself on an unexpected life path? Do you feel misunderstood, judged, or alone in your suffering? Looking for insight and growth? Over the last 20 years I have worked with a variety of clients who have diverse life experiences and various intersecting identities. I have a warm, supportive, empathetic and collaborative approach.
![Photo of Amy Hester, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/495ef7cd-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
My clinical approach to working with teen and adult clients is to provide a safe as well as non-judgemental place to process difficult emotions and situations that may be hindering a healthy and balanced life. I work from a client centered and relationship based model allowing for optimal growth to shift the patterns that are causing you to feel stuck. This enables change, positivity, and renewed energy in your life. Some common reasons people seek therapy are; difficulties with peer relationships, depression, life transitions, stress, substance use, self esteem and body image, parenting, academic performance, and family conflict.
My clinical approach to working with teen and adult clients is to provide a safe as well as non-judgemental place to process difficult emotions and situations that may be hindering a healthy and balanced life. I work from a client centered and relationship based model allowing for optimal growth to shift the patterns that are causing you to feel stuck. This enables change, positivity, and renewed energy in your life. Some common reasons people seek therapy are; difficulties with peer relationships, depression, life transitions, stress, substance use, self esteem and body image, parenting, academic performance, and family conflict.
![Photo of Guillermina Gigi Valdes-Huckabee, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ca90eb5e-c7f0-444e-95e7-8082b34b83a4/1/320x400.jpeg)
Guillermina Gigi Valdes-Huckabee
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alameda, CA 94501 (Online Only)
Welcome to a space where we together can co-create the healing that you need. I have 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist and recently implemented a more holistic approach by adding intuitive healing, reiki and massage therapy. Whether you dealing with depression, anxiety, panic, phobias, obsessions, life transitions, spiritual issues, attachment issues, trauma (recent or childhood), relationship issues, or other environmental stressors (political, financial, housing, racial or other) . My passion is to help individuals heal trauma. I understand your pain. Let me meet you where you are and support your healing.
Welcome to a space where we together can co-create the healing that you need. I have 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist and recently implemented a more holistic approach by adding intuitive healing, reiki and massage therapy. Whether you dealing with depression, anxiety, panic, phobias, obsessions, life transitions, spiritual issues, attachment issues, trauma (recent or childhood), relationship issues, or other environmental stressors (political, financial, housing, racial or other) . My passion is to help individuals heal trauma. I understand your pain. Let me meet you where you are and support your healing.
![Photo of Vilma Argueta - Vilma's Therapy Corner, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4d652445-2f4c-471e-8243-9ace9ef35a8d/1/320x400.jpeg)
Vilma's Therapy Corner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alameda, CA 94501
I work from an attachment lens with adults and couples to facilitate growth-oriented goals focused on the challenges that impact the ability to find solutions related to trauma, depression, anxiety, gender, racial disparity, relationships, and habits & addictions. A collaborative relationship is key to building the trust required to motivate clients and prepare them for the active work towards recovery. Goals will address the unique needs of each of my clients using evidence-based techniques that are more sustainable in the long-term. My hope is for my clients to feel confident in their abilities to tackle future setbacks.
I work from an attachment lens with adults and couples to facilitate growth-oriented goals focused on the challenges that impact the ability to find solutions related to trauma, depression, anxiety, gender, racial disparity, relationships, and habits & addictions. A collaborative relationship is key to building the trust required to motivate clients and prepare them for the active work towards recovery. Goals will address the unique needs of each of my clients using evidence-based techniques that are more sustainable in the long-term. My hope is for my clients to feel confident in their abilities to tackle future setbacks.
![Photo of Michelle Gutierrez. Ketamine Assisted Therapy (Kap), MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3f7a48f2-6de1-417b-b03f-bf788bfa4800/1/320x400.jpeg)
Michelle Gutierrez. Ketamine Assisted Therapy (Kap)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Alameda, CA 94501
Thank you for visiting me. I know preparing yourself to find a therapist that you feel comfortable with and someone you can trust is not easy. It takes a lot of courage. If you’ve gotten to this point of being ready to speak with someone new, you’re doing a great job. I consider the therapeutic relationship as one of the most important factors for healing. I prioritize making my clients feel at ease and understood. My main goals in our work together will be to always have hope that everything is healable and to always treat you and your journey with the upmost respect and compassion.
Thank you for visiting me. I know preparing yourself to find a therapist that you feel comfortable with and someone you can trust is not easy. It takes a lot of courage. If you’ve gotten to this point of being ready to speak with someone new, you’re doing a great job. I consider the therapeutic relationship as one of the most important factors for healing. I prioritize making my clients feel at ease and understood. My main goals in our work together will be to always have hope that everything is healable and to always treat you and your journey with the upmost respect and compassion.
![Photo of Michael Levy, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/013d8dda-3c9b-4b7b-9da1-c06be7ae785b/2/320x400.jpeg)
Mike's work has been empowering adults from a variety of cultural backgrounds and identities for over 25 years, helping people to live their best lives with brief and longer-term individual or couples therapy. His expertise in work and career issues, trauma, depression, unhappy relationships, and more offers clients new hope and opportunities for growth. A compassionate therapist committed to providing high quality psychotherapy to discerning clients, he uses a variety of approaches to support your growth, based on collaboration in the therapeutic relationship, understanding and the power of genuine concern to promote healing.
Mike's work has been empowering adults from a variety of cultural backgrounds and identities for over 25 years, helping people to live their best lives with brief and longer-term individual or couples therapy. His expertise in work and career issues, trauma, depression, unhappy relationships, and more offers clients new hope and opportunities for growth. A compassionate therapist committed to providing high quality psychotherapy to discerning clients, he uses a variety of approaches to support your growth, based on collaboration in the therapeutic relationship, understanding and the power of genuine concern to promote healing.
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![Photo of Chere Douglas, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3d7c6138-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I am a warm, collaborative therapist who enjoys working with people of all ages. My hope is to build an alliance with each person that will facilitate personal growth and increased satisfaction with their own lives and in relationships. I employ an eclectic mixture of: EMDR, Super Resourcing, FLASH, Ketamine Assisted Therapy, Attachment Theory, Internal Family Systems, Positive Psychology, and Mindfulness. When things seem difficult I can help brainstorm practical strategies for getting through hard times. I have a strong belief that we all know what is best for ourselves, sometimes it's just hard to envision.
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Shefali Thaman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alameda, CA 94501 (Online Only)
It can be overwhelming to struggle with interfering anxiety or OCD or see your teen experience some of these anxiety symptoms. Sometimes people only recently start to experience these feelings and for many others these feelings have been around for a while. These feelings can be distressing! Having worked extensively with adolescents, parents and young adults progressing through different developmental stages, I meet my young clients where they are. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Lumate Health. My orientation is grounded in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.
It can be overwhelming to struggle with interfering anxiety or OCD or see your teen experience some of these anxiety symptoms. Sometimes people only recently start to experience these feelings and for many others these feelings have been around for a while. These feelings can be distressing! Having worked extensively with adolescents, parents and young adults progressing through different developmental stages, I meet my young clients where they are. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Lumate Health. My orientation is grounded in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.
![Photo of Jose Alberto Lopez - Jose A Lopez, PhD, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/37c37ab0-2bef-4e02-b83d-4cfa98599322/1/320x400.jpeg)
I earned my B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. at UCLA. After completing my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at UCLA (one of the most highly rated Clinical Psychology programs in the nation), I completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harbor UCLA Medical Center focusing on Child and Adolescent clinical populations. I have been working with children, adolescents, and their families for more than twenty-five years. I have clinical familiarity with the treatment of a general clinical population as well as more specialized populations like ADHD, ASD, Anxiety, and Depression.
I earned my B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. at UCLA. After completing my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at UCLA (one of the most highly rated Clinical Psychology programs in the nation), I completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harbor UCLA Medical Center focusing on Child and Adolescent clinical populations. I have been working with children, adolescents, and their families for more than twenty-five years. I have clinical familiarity with the treatment of a general clinical population as well as more specialized populations like ADHD, ASD, Anxiety, and Depression.
![Photo of Emily Tipper, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0c0e5d48-b8b0-4343-9418-7cd9ee5ddaa0/1/320x400.jpeg)
I believe I have a unique approach to therapy as I utilize compassionate confrontation to streamline recovery. I am hands-on and direct, meaning I may not tell you what you want to hear but what you need to hear. I utilize multiple therapy modalities, but my favorites are Solution-focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as I feel these approaches help create an improved quality of life and get you to where you want to be faster. I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with severe mental illnesses such as anxiety, ADHD, depression, PTSD, anger, identity issues, codependency, mood disorders, and substance use.
I believe I have a unique approach to therapy as I utilize compassionate confrontation to streamline recovery. I am hands-on and direct, meaning I may not tell you what you want to hear but what you need to hear. I utilize multiple therapy modalities, but my favorites are Solution-focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as I feel these approaches help create an improved quality of life and get you to where you want to be faster. I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with severe mental illnesses such as anxiety, ADHD, depression, PTSD, anger, identity issues, codependency, mood disorders, and substance use.
![Photo of Sonia Zubrin Lakin, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2795e8ab-2f29-40bd-97c9-6998cfb1e1de/2/320x400.jpeg)
Sonia Zubrin Lakin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Alameda, CA 94501
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I specialize in working with teens and young adults who are navigating the transition to adulthood. This moment can bring up big questions: Who am I? Who do I want to be? Where am I headed? It can be overwhelming, but it's also a perfect moment to invest in the support you need to move skillfully into the next phase of life. I want you to feel capable of handling difficult moments as they arise, and to have a solid sense of who you and what you want out of life.
I specialize in working with teens and young adults who are navigating the transition to adulthood. This moment can bring up big questions: Who am I? Who do I want to be? Where am I headed? It can be overwhelming, but it's also a perfect moment to invest in the support you need to move skillfully into the next phase of life. I want you to feel capable of handling difficult moments as they arise, and to have a solid sense of who you and what you want out of life.
![Photo of Shauna L. Castro-McDaniel, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3e291bac-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I founded Be Love Community Counseling to provide safe, healing space for people that have been oppressed, marginalized or have an identity outside of the "dominant culture." Historic trauma and past hurts may show up as depression, anxiety, anger management issues, low self-esteem, underachievement, oppositional behaviors etc. You may think that something is wrong with you while what you're experiencing may actually be a result of something that has happened to you or your ancestors. Therapy is empowering as you may increase awareness about what is keeping you from freedom to live the life you desire.
I founded Be Love Community Counseling to provide safe, healing space for people that have been oppressed, marginalized or have an identity outside of the "dominant culture." Historic trauma and past hurts may show up as depression, anxiety, anger management issues, low self-esteem, underachievement, oppositional behaviors etc. You may think that something is wrong with you while what you're experiencing may actually be a result of something that has happened to you or your ancestors. Therapy is empowering as you may increase awareness about what is keeping you from freedom to live the life you desire.
![Photo of Michelle McNeely, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/dadc8e9a-d867-4994-904c-5413bf362829/2/320x400.jpeg)
As a LCSW I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that include both short-term solution-focused interventions and long-term psychodynamic approaches. I treat individuals ranging from children to adults in trauma, including abuse, neglect, and domestic violence. Treating individual who have Depression, Anxiety, and PTSD who are looking to obtain the needed coping skills to manage their everyday lives. I utilize treatment modalities including Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
As a LCSW I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that include both short-term solution-focused interventions and long-term psychodynamic approaches. I treat individuals ranging from children to adults in trauma, including abuse, neglect, and domestic violence. Treating individual who have Depression, Anxiety, and PTSD who are looking to obtain the needed coping skills to manage their everyday lives. I utilize treatment modalities including Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
![Photo of Christina Narensky, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e025d999-b827-43a9-bff3-9a4b7326fdaf/2/320x400.jpeg)
My approach emphasizes respect, transparency, authenticity, and collaboration. I believe that most problems exert their influence on people by blinding them to their own strengths, resources and potential solutions. Problems can saturate people's lives in complex and expansive ways. As a curious outsider with training and experience, I work with clients to debunk dysfunctional assumptions, and to challenge problem-inspired patterns. It's an honor to witness and support clients, as they practice living more consistently with their articulated values and goals, progressing towards more preferred ways of being.
My approach emphasizes respect, transparency, authenticity, and collaboration. I believe that most problems exert their influence on people by blinding them to their own strengths, resources and potential solutions. Problems can saturate people's lives in complex and expansive ways. As a curious outsider with training and experience, I work with clients to debunk dysfunctional assumptions, and to challenge problem-inspired patterns. It's an honor to witness and support clients, as they practice living more consistently with their articulated values and goals, progressing towards more preferred ways of being.
![Photo of Sarah Hausman, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e4d894f2-2aa4-4ae6-9a20-8206e174a617/2/320x400.jpeg)
Sarah Hausman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alameda, CA 94501 (Online Only)
I am here to help clients who seek support for something that isn't working in their life in this moment. I find I am especially drawn to helping folks that consider themselves nervous, anxious, perfectionists and over-thinkers. Clients I work with are those that experience guilt, shame, or immense pressure in their daily lives; those whose inner voice may be critical and a bit too loud. They may have turned to the internet, voraciously googling for answers or they may have turned to substances that began in moderation and teetered into indulgent. Clients that come to work with me are looking for relief, clarity, and a quiet mind.
I am here to help clients who seek support for something that isn't working in their life in this moment. I find I am especially drawn to helping folks that consider themselves nervous, anxious, perfectionists and over-thinkers. Clients I work with are those that experience guilt, shame, or immense pressure in their daily lives; those whose inner voice may be critical and a bit too loud. They may have turned to the internet, voraciously googling for answers or they may have turned to substances that began in moderation and teetered into indulgent. Clients that come to work with me are looking for relief, clarity, and a quiet mind.
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Number of Therapists in Alameda, CA
300+
Average cost per session
$180
Therapists in Alameda, CA who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
90% | Depression |
74% | Relationship Issues |
72% | Stress |
71% | Grief |
69% | Life Transitions |
68% | Self Esteem |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
60% | Cigna and Evernorth |
59% | Aetna |
48% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Alameda, CA see their clients
64% | In Person and Online | |
36% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
80% | Female | |
19% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |