Therapists in Benicia, CA

My name is Anita Prasad-Aguilera, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), based in Fresno, California. I am providing therapy statewide via telehealth. I work with adults of all ages specializing in anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life transitions. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for adults whose struggles are keeping them from the life they want. I am offering you a safe place to talk, space to heal, and strategies to cope with the difficult side of life. I will be with you as you navigate stressful situations, foster healthy connections, and work through past trauma.

Tera Bazen is a licensed marriage and family therapist providing individual, couples, and family therapy. She has over 15 years of experience using a mixture of methodologies to help clients navigate all of life's challenges. Tera believes in finding people's strengths and building upon them to find solutions in the present moment. This allows her clients to feel relief faster.

My name is Theresa. I am a California Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. I have completed my education at California State University, Fresno in 2014. I have experience working with individuals who struggle with depression, grief, substance abuse, anxiety, and relational issues. I have found that ensuring a safe, trusting, and collaborative environment is imperative within the journey of self-discovery to a healthy balance and to the best version of oneself. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with.

Juan C Perez, Psy.D, a licensed clinical psychologist who has almost 20 years as a psychotherapist helping people make changes in their lifestyle that involve addictions, traumatic-based anxieties, medical psychological issues, and difficulties dealing with life demands. I am a neuropsychologically trained, dynamic therapist, who helps people better understand and change dysfunctional and self-defeating behaviors via cognitive behavioral and reality-based therapies,

Sometimes life is hard and you need a safe place to relieve your burdens, feel assured that you will not be judged and be accepted for who you are. Maybe you've been through a very disturbing experience that has altered your sense of trust and impacted your relationships. It could be that you are feeling sad, anxious or confused. In my experience pain can be used as a conduit to change in our lives as we obtain wisdom and re- connect with our inner strengths.

It takes a strong person to realize when they have exhausted their own resources and need help. I applaud that courage and treat all clients with dignity and respect. I have known since age 14 that I wanted to be a therapist. I got my Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling in 1992 and have been licensed since 1999. I am passionate about providing professional therapy services and feel blessed that I get to do this everyday. 12 Step Friendly!

I help adults struggling with anxiety and depression triggered by relationship issues. Through person-centered therapy combined with cognitive-behavioral therapy, my clients gain insight into their emotions and behavior patterns both in and out of relationships. Through our work together, you will learn to regulate emotions and break unhealthy behavior patterns, leaving you free to build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

Is your family having difficulty getting back on track after distance learning or remote work due to the pandemic? Has communication been replaced with screen time? Have you been impacted by a divorce, illness, loss of a loved one, or sending a teen off to college? Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, worry, fear, guilt, or grief ? Are you longing for clear communication in your life and looking to make changes to alleviate that "stuck" feeling.

My name is, Liana Deroian and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 88009). I am intrigued by the human mind and our capacity to enrich our lives through the power of Psychology. I have spent the last 14 years in various environments exploring the capabilities that mankind has and influencing change within individuals and organizations. I enjoy meeting people, hearing their stories, and leaving footprints or planting seeds in the lives of those, who my path crosses.

As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Call me to provide extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life.

Hello, my name is Charleen Bright-Moore. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing for over 15 years in the clinical field. My area of focus is working with clients that are looking to make healthy changes in the various stages of their life. Developing healthy coping skills and learning tools to deal with many of life's stressors is an important focus of treatment. My client focus is to start where the client is at. It is important to know and understand what the needs of my clients are in order to work towards setting and reaching healthy and positive goals.

Hello! I am a trained licensed psychotherapist with degrees from Fort Hays State and Louisiana State University. I have been working in the mental health field for almost a decade and have experience treating a wide range of individuals who suffer from phobias, depression, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and substance abuse. I truly understand that every person who enters this world is unique and so are their mental health struggles. My objective is to assist clients in implementing changes that will last. I currently provide therapeutic services in a comfortable environment that provides you with the security to be more open and freer.

Looking for clients who are interested in understanding themselves, developing further insight, and willing to challenge themselves. They enjoy my directive style and enjoy the therapeutic process.

Isn’t it time to have the life you want? If you are feeling stressed out, ready to make life changes but aren’t sure how, tired of being tired, disappointed with the way your life is turning out, or as if your entire family is out of control, let me help you. For over two decades I have been working with adults, adolescents, couples and families to improve their lives. Together we identify and focus on replacing ineffective old patterns with new ones. By learning these new patterns, different life choices and growth become a reality.

My name is Elizabeth Ross. Most clients call me Dr. Liz. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. Congratulations on taking this first step in seeking treatment. I have been working in the field since 2004. Working as a psychologist has never been a job, it is a life passion. I am here to support you. My clinical experience includes working with adolescents, families, couples, and adults in outpatient and inpatient treatment settings as well as working with diverse populations.

Thank you for reviewing my profile. I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have spent my entire 30-year career focused on mental health and well-being, working as a corporate executive, clinician, trainer, and consultant. I am currently completing my doctorate in clinical psychology, with a dissertation focused on loneliness and social connection. My focus is on providing supportive, compassionate, and effective care to those struggling with mental health distress.

I am here! What are you needing and how can I help? I believe that crisis equals opportunity. A crisis that brings someone to therapy can be a pathway to growth and new ways of being, seeing and believing which makes you feel better. With an environment of safety and compassion, an individual has the opportunity to heal almost any wounding whether it happened in childhood or adult life if that is their goal. I love my work, have been doing it for over 30 yrs and have no plans to stop. It gives my life meaning and makes my heart sing.