Family Systems Therapists in Benicia, CA

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Lesley Guth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Benicia, CA 94510
Thank you for viewing my profile as you consider engaging in therapy! I see clients throughout California via video and in-person in my Benicia office. I work with adolescents and their parents, adults and older adults, and also couples and families. I am experienced in treating depression and anxiety, PTSD, work stress and relationship struggles. I am trained in the NeuroAffective Relational Model, a treatment modality for complex, childhood trauma. I use a Family Systems approach to help my clients gain insight into how their role in their family of origin is impacting their current relationships - and tools for improving them.
Thank you for viewing my profile as you consider engaging in therapy! I see clients throughout California via video and in-person in my Benicia office. I work with adolescents and their parents, adults and older adults, and also couples and families. I am experienced in treating depression and anxiety, PTSD, work stress and relationship struggles. I am trained in the NeuroAffective Relational Model, a treatment modality for complex, childhood trauma. I use a Family Systems approach to help my clients gain insight into how their role in their family of origin is impacting their current relationships - and tools for improving them.
(650) 397-7451 View (650) 397-7451
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Gail Frizzell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BC-DMT, E-RYT
Verified Verified
Benicia, CA 94510
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, psychotherapist trained in Internal Family Systems, Board Certified-Dance/Movement Therapist, Mediator, registered Yoga teacher, and Certified Movement Analyst.
If stress, anxiety, conflict, or emotional paralysis are impacting your well-being and quality of life, you may benefit from a therapeutic approach that incorporates a mind-body component. By combining verbal/cognitive therapy with non-verbal formats of physical movement and breathing, you will be introduced to a holistic framework for expressing feelings, reframing, and redirecting pain and trauma to facilitate change. Therapeutic outcomes are individually determined and designed to promote healing, mindfulness, and personal empowerment. www.moveforwellness.net
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, psychotherapist trained in Internal Family Systems, Board Certified-Dance/Movement Therapist, Mediator, registered Yoga teacher, and Certified Movement Analyst.
If stress, anxiety, conflict, or emotional paralysis are impacting your well-being and quality of life, you may benefit from a therapeutic approach that incorporates a mind-body component. By combining verbal/cognitive therapy with non-verbal formats of physical movement and breathing, you will be introduced to a holistic framework for expressing feelings, reframing, and redirecting pain and trauma to facilitate change. Therapeutic outcomes are individually determined and designed to promote healing, mindfulness, and personal empowerment. www.moveforwellness.net
(707) 229-1122 View (707) 229-1122
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Psychotherapist: Dian Allen, Ph.D., LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Benicia, CA 94510
Strategies & treatment approaches include solution-focused, depth psychology, somatic, imaginal & dream therapy, family systems (including IFS), feminist theory, affective therapy, CBT, attachment & trauma theory, couples developmental model, & mindfulness practice, may be integrated into the treatment plans, in consort with the needs of the client.
Your ease, your vitality, your happiness, your well-being - your joy within yourself and within your relationships - are available to you, within you. Life presents challenges, obstacles, and suffering also, through which we take to heart and mind and we grow. Therapy is a journey of self and life understanding. We take this journey of growth and self-and-other understanding together to address the issues you choose, which may be creating current or chronic distress in your life. Hidden in your biggest problems may be your most vibrant gifts.
Strategies & treatment approaches include solution-focused, depth psychology, somatic, imaginal & dream therapy, family systems (including IFS), feminist theory, affective therapy, CBT, attachment & trauma theory, couples developmental model, & mindfulness practice, may be integrated into the treatment plans, in consort with the needs of the client.
Your ease, your vitality, your happiness, your well-being - your joy within yourself and within your relationships - are available to you, within you. Life presents challenges, obstacles, and suffering also, through which we take to heart and mind and we grow. Therapy is a journey of self and life understanding. We take this journey of growth and self-and-other understanding together to address the issues you choose, which may be creating current or chronic distress in your life. Hidden in your biggest problems may be your most vibrant gifts.
(707) 893-7034 View (707) 893-7034
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Anne (Stephanie) Seveska
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, APCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Benicia, CA 94510
I use elements of Internal Family Systems to help you explore this.
We are complex; we go through iterations of ourselves. It's a healthy part of being human. My job is not to judge you but to make space to encourage your next iteration. In our lifetime we will be messy and beautiful; kind and mean; complicated and simple. We are allowed to change & grow - it's not always easy. I'm a straight shooter who will tell it like I see it and compassionately challenge you. You're not "too much" for me. I don't see your challenges as deficiencies, but rather as coping skills that are no longer working for you. I'm client focused and I allow you to set the pace, flow, and tone. I meet you where you are.
I use elements of Internal Family Systems to help you explore this.
We are complex; we go through iterations of ourselves. It's a healthy part of being human. My job is not to judge you but to make space to encourage your next iteration. In our lifetime we will be messy and beautiful; kind and mean; complicated and simple. We are allowed to change & grow - it's not always easy. I'm a straight shooter who will tell it like I see it and compassionately challenge you. You're not "too much" for me. I don't see your challenges as deficiencies, but rather as coping skills that are no longer working for you. I'm client focused and I allow you to set the pace, flow, and tone. I meet you where you are.
(707) 610-0662 View (707) 610-0662
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Allen Kaplan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Benicia, CA 94510  (Online Only)
I can provide help to resolve trauma that you have experienced. I treat trauma with EMDR, and now the newest treatment, Flash Technique therapy. Flash can resolve trauma without going through the details of the events! Call me to learn more about this.
I can provide help to resolve trauma that you have experienced. I treat trauma with EMDR, and now the newest treatment, Flash Technique therapy. Flash can resolve trauma without going through the details of the events! Call me to learn more about this.
(707) 670-3072 View (707) 670-3072
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Amy Keala
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Benicia, CA 94510
We all have hardships in our lives that at times feel insurmountable. I believe in each of our abilities to meet these obstacles, learn from them and turn them into some of our greatest opportunities for growth. As we work together in an authentic, safe and nurturing environment, my hope is that you will gain insight, tools, strength and self compassion that will help you and your relationships flourish.
We all have hardships in our lives that at times feel insurmountable. I believe in each of our abilities to meet these obstacles, learn from them and turn them into some of our greatest opportunities for growth. As we work together in an authentic, safe and nurturing environment, my hope is that you will gain insight, tools, strength and self compassion that will help you and your relationships flourish.
(707) 205-3972 View (707) 205-3972
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Wendy M Rick
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Benicia, CA 94510
When life feels overwhelming for you, or your child is having a difficult time navigating school and relationships, together we can work on ways to bring back a sense of peace and make life more manageable. I specialize in treating children and adolescents. Transitioning into the college years is an area that can be challenging which I offer support in as well.
When life feels overwhelming for you, or your child is having a difficult time navigating school and relationships, together we can work on ways to bring back a sense of peace and make life more manageable. I specialize in treating children and adolescents. Transitioning into the college years is an area that can be challenging which I offer support in as well.
(707) 563-6744 View (707) 563-6744
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Phillip Pritting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Benicia, CA 94510
I want to support you through the hard stuff. You may want to feel more in control of how you feel and cope with the stressors in your life. You may feel discouraged, hopeless or overwhelmed. Maybe you feel so drained emotionally and physically it's difficult finding reasons to get out of bed. It is never easy to address areas of pain, unease, or discomfort. I want you to feel less alone while you learn new ways to build your self-confidence and promote self-respect.
I want to support you through the hard stuff. You may want to feel more in control of how you feel and cope with the stressors in your life. You may feel discouraged, hopeless or overwhelmed. Maybe you feel so drained emotionally and physically it's difficult finding reasons to get out of bed. It is never easy to address areas of pain, unease, or discomfort. I want you to feel less alone while you learn new ways to build your self-confidence and promote self-respect.
(510) 990-9240 View (510) 990-9240
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Julie Sievenpiper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Benicia, CA 94510
We all face challenges in our lives and sometimes need extra help and support to help us overcome them. I offer a safe, judgement-free space to explore even the most difficult matters. My style is relational and collaborative. One of the most important aspects for achieving success in therapy is the relationship between the therapist and the client. I believe that you are the expert on yourself and your family and that you hold the key to achieving the life you want to live.
We all face challenges in our lives and sometimes need extra help and support to help us overcome them. I offer a safe, judgement-free space to explore even the most difficult matters. My style is relational and collaborative. One of the most important aspects for achieving success in therapy is the relationship between the therapist and the client. I believe that you are the expert on yourself and your family and that you hold the key to achieving the life you want to live.
(707) 755-6975 View (707) 755-6975
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Katie Copeland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Benicia, CA 94510
Do you spend so much of your energy meeting the needs of others that you end up regularly feeling tired, frustrated or run down? Do you feel like your day is controlled by the demands of other people, rather than your own needs and priorities? It's easy to lose your balance when everything around you seems to require urgent attention, but the truth is that you are the only one who can set the boundaries you need in order to take care of yourself- and the commitments you value the most.
Do you spend so much of your energy meeting the needs of others that you end up regularly feeling tired, frustrated or run down? Do you feel like your day is controlled by the demands of other people, rather than your own needs and priorities? It's easy to lose your balance when everything around you seems to require urgent attention, but the truth is that you are the only one who can set the boundaries you need in order to take care of yourself- and the commitments you value the most.
(707) 606-0524 View (707) 606-0524
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Christine Ellen Willeford
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Benicia, CA 94510
Once-upon-a-time you envisioned a happily ever after. The reality is: a happy marriage requires more effort than you thought. Are you drawn to a holistic approach to health and healing? Your time is valuable which is why my direct approach with transpersonal psychology priorities your personal goals. With a tell-it-like-it-is style you are offered a safe, non-judgmental perspective for realistic progress and inner peace. Knowledge is power, achieving a deeper understanding of yourself has a ripple effect on powerful change.
Once-upon-a-time you envisioned a happily ever after. The reality is: a happy marriage requires more effort than you thought. Are you drawn to a holistic approach to health and healing? Your time is valuable which is why my direct approach with transpersonal psychology priorities your personal goals. With a tell-it-like-it-is style you are offered a safe, non-judgmental perspective for realistic progress and inner peace. Knowledge is power, achieving a deeper understanding of yourself has a ripple effect on powerful change.
(707) 606-0575 View (707) 606-0575
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Rebecca L Ring
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Benicia, CA 94510
Are you in a "caterpillar stage" of life? You sense that you could be more, but you find yourself limited by negative thoughts and/or overwhelming emotions. Or are you in a "chrysalis stage"? Your whole life seems to have disintegrated into nothing recognizable, and you are struggling to make sense of it all. From a foundation of empathy, acceptance, compassion, and respect, I provide a safe and supportive environment in which to grow and/or heal. I work from a "client-centered" approach that helps you find your own answers and healing from within.
Are you in a "caterpillar stage" of life? You sense that you could be more, but you find yourself limited by negative thoughts and/or overwhelming emotions. Or are you in a "chrysalis stage"? Your whole life seems to have disintegrated into nothing recognizable, and you are struggling to make sense of it all. From a foundation of empathy, acceptance, compassion, and respect, I provide a safe and supportive environment in which to grow and/or heal. I work from a "client-centered" approach that helps you find your own answers and healing from within.
(831) 325-0618 View (831) 325-0618
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Tanya Georgevitch
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Benicia, CA 94510
Today certainly is a different world we live in. Trying to balance life along with all the adjustments in our current environment can be challenging. However, these challenges can lead us to search for self-improvement and help us prioritize the goals that fulfill our lives and create healthier connections. Therapy isn't always going to be easy, but I believe, provides personal space to explore individual behaviors, change those behaviors that are not serving and discover a variety of personal tools that help you to navigate through life’s difficulties. My philosophy is we get through things, not over them. Are you ready?
Today certainly is a different world we live in. Trying to balance life along with all the adjustments in our current environment can be challenging. However, these challenges can lead us to search for self-improvement and help us prioritize the goals that fulfill our lives and create healthier connections. Therapy isn't always going to be easy, but I believe, provides personal space to explore individual behaviors, change those behaviors that are not serving and discover a variety of personal tools that help you to navigate through life’s difficulties. My philosophy is we get through things, not over them. Are you ready?
(707) 430-5694 View (707) 430-5694
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Jerri Curry
Psychologist, PhD, LMFT, CATC, CSC
Verified Verified
Benicia, CA 94510
For 35 years I have worked with children, couples, individuals, and families in providing a supportive, educational and safe place to find answers to life's challenges. Separation is the hardest lesson in life and with each separation we experience there is an opportunity to grow and become the best we can be. Separations like divorce, losing a loved one, struggling with work issues, addictions, disconnect from family members or feeling alone in this large and busy world, it will be my privilege to listen, support and provide the counseling, mediation and guidance you may be seeking at this time.
For 35 years I have worked with children, couples, individuals, and families in providing a supportive, educational and safe place to find answers to life's challenges. Separation is the hardest lesson in life and with each separation we experience there is an opportunity to grow and become the best we can be. Separations like divorce, losing a loved one, struggling with work issues, addictions, disconnect from family members or feeling alone in this large and busy world, it will be my privilege to listen, support and provide the counseling, mediation and guidance you may be seeking at this time.
(707) 998-5912 View (707) 998-5912
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Jerolyn Peery, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Benicia, CA 94510
To become more intimate or connected to others, we need to improve the quality of connection to ourselves. I work with children, teens and adults. I specialize in working with individuals who are seeking personal empowerment in their lives. There are many life events, situations, or relationships that interfere with one's sense of empowerment. When feeling disempowered, one's capacity to access a full self becomes limited.
To become more intimate or connected to others, we need to improve the quality of connection to ourselves. I work with children, teens and adults. I specialize in working with individuals who are seeking personal empowerment in their lives. There are many life events, situations, or relationships that interfere with one's sense of empowerment. When feeling disempowered, one's capacity to access a full self becomes limited.
(925) 247-8714 View (925) 247-8714
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Cassie Kellogg
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Benicia, CA 94510
I am deeply committed to supporting children and adolescents through their developmental stages, providing them with tools to navigate challenges and achieve emotional well-being. I also work closely with families to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and navigate transitions. I understand the complexities of family dynamics and offer support to address conflicts, build resilience, and promote positive interactions. My goal is to empower families to create nurturing environments where every member can thrive.
I am deeply committed to supporting children and adolescents through their developmental stages, providing them with tools to navigate challenges and achieve emotional well-being. I also work closely with families to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and navigate transitions. I understand the complexities of family dynamics and offer support to address conflicts, build resilience, and promote positive interactions. My goal is to empower families to create nurturing environments where every member can thrive.
(510) 288-5641 View (510) 288-5641
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East Bay Family Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Benicia, CA 94510  (Online Only)
Had enough of the attitude? Tired of arguing about chores and homework? Are you scared your child is suicidal? Concerned about too much texting, video games, or over-sharing on Facebook? Do you wonder what damage divorce has caused your kids? Your family can change. Everyone can heal.
Had enough of the attitude? Tired of arguing about chores and homework? Are you scared your child is suicidal? Concerned about too much texting, video games, or over-sharing on Facebook? Do you wonder what damage divorce has caused your kids? Your family can change. Everyone can heal.
(925) 238-3837 View (925) 238-3837
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Edina C Adler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, Mediatr
Verified Verified
Benicia, CA 94510
Is your marriage or partnership showing signs of stress? Not sure if blending families is a good idea? Over 60% of blended families in the U.S. do not succeed and this impacts children's mental health. I help couples in conflict or who have grown apart create a more loving home using evidence-based methods, including the Gottman Method, Terry Real's Relational Life and Bader-Pearson Couples Therapy. I utilize compassion- and mindfulness-based methods to improve your parenting AND your partnership at the same time, while addressing the underlying causes of conflicts. I work primarily with adults.
Is your marriage or partnership showing signs of stress? Not sure if blending families is a good idea? Over 60% of blended families in the U.S. do not succeed and this impacts children's mental health. I help couples in conflict or who have grown apart create a more loving home using evidence-based methods, including the Gottman Method, Terry Real's Relational Life and Bader-Pearson Couples Therapy. I utilize compassion- and mindfulness-based methods to improve your parenting AND your partnership at the same time, while addressing the underlying causes of conflicts. I work primarily with adults.
(925) 989-0967 View (925) 989-0967
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The Connective (formerly Wellspace SF)
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Benicia, CA 94510
Tired of calling around? We have immediate openings! The Connective is an integrative practice of psychotherapists, certified coaches, and holistic health practitioners dedicated to a common goal: guiding, inspiring, and empowering individuals to live more authentic, fulfulling and healthy lives. From navigating personal and professional roadblocks, to achieving optimal health and wellness, our mission is to provide compassionate and strengths-based support centered on the whole person.
Tired of calling around? We have immediate openings! The Connective is an integrative practice of psychotherapists, certified coaches, and holistic health practitioners dedicated to a common goal: guiding, inspiring, and empowering individuals to live more authentic, fulfulling and healthy lives. From navigating personal and professional roadblocks, to achieving optimal health and wellness, our mission is to provide compassionate and strengths-based support centered on the whole person.
(415) 335-7793 View (415) 335-7793
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Claire Siverson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Benicia, CA 94510
It takes courage to contact a therapist. Just calling or e-mailing me tells me you are ready and have the courage to do the important healing work therapy can provide. When you work with me you can expect that I will be compassionate and will provide a "safe harbor" for you to be yourself. You might be going through a hard time that you can't find your way through, a loss or a life-transition. It is my job to help put you at ease while teaching you skills and showing you options for feeling better and more in charge of your life.
It takes courage to contact a therapist. Just calling or e-mailing me tells me you are ready and have the courage to do the important healing work therapy can provide. When you work with me you can expect that I will be compassionate and will provide a "safe harbor" for you to be yourself. You might be going through a hard time that you can't find your way through, a loss or a life-transition. It is my job to help put you at ease while teaching you skills and showing you options for feeling better and more in charge of your life.
(707) 474-8442 View (707) 474-8442
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Family Systems Therapists
Family Systems therapists view problems within the family as the result not of particular members' behaviors, but of the family's group dynamic. The family is seen as a complex system having its own language, roles, rules, beliefs, needs and patterns. The therapist helps each individual member understand how their childhood family operated, their role in that system, and how that experience has shaped their role in the current family.