Therapists for Teens in Berkeley, CA
All life is a relationship. From our very first moments and onward, what happens in relationship teaches us about how to be in the world. We continually form certain core beliefs, ways of thinking, patterns of tension, and ways of moving our body that can be both healthy and limiting. Trauma, abuse, neglect, and other wounding contribute to how we form our relationship with the world and with ourselves. All of our past experiences have an impact on our present experience. Our day to day life can then be full of a sense of meaninglessness, emotional and physical pain, chronic anxiety, mistrust, or general unease.
All life is a relationship. From our very first moments and onward, what happens in relationship teaches us about how to be in the world. We continually form certain core beliefs, ways of thinking, patterns of tension, and ways of moving our body that can be both healthy and limiting. Trauma, abuse, neglect, and other wounding contribute to how we form our relationship with the world and with ourselves. All of our past experiences have an impact on our present experience. Our day to day life can then be full of a sense of meaninglessness, emotional and physical pain, chronic anxiety, mistrust, or general unease.
I take an engaged and collaborative approach in my work with clients. Many people have reported feeling more comfortable with this approach, especially after experiencing therapists who seem to offer little feedback. I am committed that my clients achieve the changes they want. Everyone is unique, and therefore I tailor our work together based on your needs. Some people see me for long periods and others do shorter pieces of work on specific issues. All of our meetings take place online so that you can receive therapy from the comfort of your own home. You can expect a warm, caring and safe space to explore your life and goals.
I take an engaged and collaborative approach in my work with clients. Many people have reported feeling more comfortable with this approach, especially after experiencing therapists who seem to offer little feedback. I am committed that my clients achieve the changes they want. Everyone is unique, and therefore I tailor our work together based on your needs. Some people see me for long periods and others do shorter pieces of work on specific issues. All of our meetings take place online so that you can receive therapy from the comfort of your own home. You can expect a warm, caring and safe space to explore your life and goals.
I have a history of working with trauma, couples, adolescents, ADHD and substance use disorders. I work hard at empowering clients to move past struggles that hold them back and to find a sense of agency and purpose. I use a variety of different therapies and techniques including EMDR, somatic therapies, trauma informed treatment and CBT to name a few of the modalities I offer to clients.
I have a history of working with trauma, couples, adolescents, ADHD and substance use disorders. I work hard at empowering clients to move past struggles that hold them back and to find a sense of agency and purpose. I use a variety of different therapies and techniques including EMDR, somatic therapies, trauma informed treatment and CBT to name a few of the modalities I offer to clients.
Many of my clients are disabled, queer, and trans. I love to support individuals and families in finding and shifting cycles that keep them stuck. This can look like a cycle of anxiety that keeps swirling and growing no matter how much you try to avoid or reassure it. Or like families that are caught in challenging cycles of communication, who are working to shift things but feel caught in old patterns. My clients are often impacted by multiple layers of social and internalized stigma. Specific issues my clients seek care for include OCD, ADHD, depression, trauma, bereavement, and identity development around disability and gender.
Many of my clients are disabled, queer, and trans. I love to support individuals and families in finding and shifting cycles that keep them stuck. This can look like a cycle of anxiety that keeps swirling and growing no matter how much you try to avoid or reassure it. Or like families that are caught in challenging cycles of communication, who are working to shift things but feel caught in old patterns. My clients are often impacted by multiple layers of social and internalized stigma. Specific issues my clients seek care for include OCD, ADHD, depression, trauma, bereavement, and identity development around disability and gender.
Juliane Kowski
Creative Arts Therapist, LCAT, MT-BC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Berkeley, CA 94709
Music therapy is intended for children, teens and adults who have a strong connection to music, play and art, and who believe that starting with their creativity & strengths can help create therapeutic change. This creative form of therapy uses music in all of its facets. No musical skills are necessary. I work with children and teens who struggle with social-emotional challenges due to trauma, life changes, learning challenges, academic/social pressures that can result in anxiety and depression. For adults, music therapy might provide a richer and more intuitive experience with which to explore and cope with anxiety and depression.
Music therapy is intended for children, teens and adults who have a strong connection to music, play and art, and who believe that starting with their creativity & strengths can help create therapeutic change. This creative form of therapy uses music in all of its facets. No musical skills are necessary. I work with children and teens who struggle with social-emotional challenges due to trauma, life changes, learning challenges, academic/social pressures that can result in anxiety and depression. For adults, music therapy might provide a richer and more intuitive experience with which to explore and cope with anxiety and depression.
Caitlin Finnell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Berkeley, CA 94704 (Online Only)
While I work with a diversity of people, I specialize in working with LGBTQ individuals, couples and youth. As a Marriage and Family psychotherapist, I seek to help my clients find their way through the hardships that life can bring. I believe in the healing power of the therapeutic relationship as well as each individual having the power to heal themselves. I believe in a strength based, solution focused approach to therapy and work with my clients to not only overcome their current circumstances but to also develop tools and strategies that they can use moving forward in their lives.
While I work with a diversity of people, I specialize in working with LGBTQ individuals, couples and youth. As a Marriage and Family psychotherapist, I seek to help my clients find their way through the hardships that life can bring. I believe in the healing power of the therapeutic relationship as well as each individual having the power to heal themselves. I believe in a strength based, solution focused approach to therapy and work with my clients to not only overcome their current circumstances but to also develop tools and strategies that they can use moving forward in their lives.
Being: A Psychological Corporation
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Berkeley, CA 94705 (Online Only)
Confused, overwhelmed, frustrated, and seeking change? Whether you are looking for therapy or psychological testing, for yourself or a child, let me and my team support you. Being Integrative Clinical Solutions, LLC was created to provide youth and families with therapeutic treatment and support. We will customize your treatment using the most effective tools available and collaborate with other professionals in your life to ensure success both inside and outside of our sessions. If you are looking for progress connect with us. We specialize in supporting others being, happy, healthy, and well!
Confused, overwhelmed, frustrated, and seeking change? Whether you are looking for therapy or psychological testing, for yourself or a child, let me and my team support you. Being Integrative Clinical Solutions, LLC was created to provide youth and families with therapeutic treatment and support. We will customize your treatment using the most effective tools available and collaborate with other professionals in your life to ensure success both inside and outside of our sessions. If you are looking for progress connect with us. We specialize in supporting others being, happy, healthy, and well!
I provide depth-oriented psychotherapy for people from all walks of life who are struggling with a loss of meaning, confusion about one's place in the world and spiritual stagnation. This could manifest in hopelessness about one's career, a life crisis, various depressions and anxieties, loneliness and isolation, or feeling stuck in a relationship, too frozen to make a change.
I provide depth-oriented psychotherapy for people from all walks of life who are struggling with a loss of meaning, confusion about one's place in the world and spiritual stagnation. This could manifest in hopelessness about one's career, a life crisis, various depressions and anxieties, loneliness and isolation, or feeling stuck in a relationship, too frozen to make a change.
Robert Borton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Berkeley, CA 94705 (Online Only)
Hi my name is Robby (Robert) Borton. As a therapist with over 6 years of dedicated experience, I am passionate about guiding individuals through moments of transformation. My approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, and I believe in the power of allowing clients to share their narratives without judgment or assumptions. I work to see the world through my clients' eyes, recognizing their inherent strengths, and validating their unique experiences, while also offering different perspectives when useful.
Hi my name is Robby (Robert) Borton. As a therapist with over 6 years of dedicated experience, I am passionate about guiding individuals through moments of transformation. My approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, and I believe in the power of allowing clients to share their narratives without judgment or assumptions. I work to see the world through my clients' eyes, recognizing their inherent strengths, and validating their unique experiences, while also offering different perspectives when useful.
I work with adults, parents, couples and teens who are struggling with various aspects of life and want to make a change. I enjoy working with people going through transitions, which may be stressful but also offer huge opportunities for growth. I believe in a collaborative process and I will explore your needs with you and work with you to determine the best course of treatment. I will help you identify issues that are interfering with your happiness and support you in making the changes necessary to feel better and improve your quality of life. I prioritize emotion regulation and mindfulness and integrate this into our sessions.
I work with adults, parents, couples and teens who are struggling with various aspects of life and want to make a change. I enjoy working with people going through transitions, which may be stressful but also offer huge opportunities for growth. I believe in a collaborative process and I will explore your needs with you and work with you to determine the best course of treatment. I will help you identify issues that are interfering with your happiness and support you in making the changes necessary to feel better and improve your quality of life. I prioritize emotion regulation and mindfulness and integrate this into our sessions.
I provide psychotherapy for children, teens, individuals and families.
I have over 10 years of clinical experience in outpatient clinics, schools, private practice, and humanitarian organizations. My practice has been informed by clinical training and extensive academic background in developmental psychology. It also incorporates my life experience in coping with challenges of immigration, parenthood, career transitions and aging. I believe that healing entails personal growth. You may need to develop a new awareness, an insight, or a specific coping skill to resolve your problem. I provide a safe space for you to explore what is that you need in order to live a more productive and enjoyable life.
I provide psychotherapy for children, teens, individuals and families.
I have over 10 years of clinical experience in outpatient clinics, schools, private practice, and humanitarian organizations. My practice has been informed by clinical training and extensive academic background in developmental psychology. It also incorporates my life experience in coping with challenges of immigration, parenthood, career transitions and aging. I believe that healing entails personal growth. You may need to develop a new awareness, an insight, or a specific coping skill to resolve your problem. I provide a safe space for you to explore what is that you need in order to live a more productive and enjoyable life.
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I believe that therapy can be a catalyst not only for insight, but also for transformation. Life can be challenging, and at times, despite our best efforts we can feel stuck or lost. I strive to provide a calm and compassionate space where you can get in touch with what matters most to you, and use that as a guide to making changes in your life. I offer specific strategies and tools to help you change your relationship to difficult thoughts and feelings, and work collaboratively with you to take steps toward a life that is full of vitality and personal fulfillment. My style is warm and genuine, interactive, and culturally-sensitive.
I believe that therapy can be a catalyst not only for insight, but also for transformation. Life can be challenging, and at times, despite our best efforts we can feel stuck or lost. I strive to provide a calm and compassionate space where you can get in touch with what matters most to you, and use that as a guide to making changes in your life. I offer specific strategies and tools to help you change your relationship to difficult thoughts and feelings, and work collaboratively with you to take steps toward a life that is full of vitality and personal fulfillment. My style is warm and genuine, interactive, and culturally-sensitive.
Wherever you are now, we will get to know that place. And we’ll explore your past and your hopes spaciously. We’ll work together in deeply collaborative ways, moving at the speed of trust and following your wisdom and lived experience. We’ll wander/wonder about who you are in relation to yourself, others, and the world around you. We’ll notice your patterns. We'll discover values, narratives, and dreams. We’ll repair relationships where needed. Through depth therapy, we’ll work to reduce your suffering and foster connection with yourself and others.
Wherever you are now, we will get to know that place. And we’ll explore your past and your hopes spaciously. We’ll work together in deeply collaborative ways, moving at the speed of trust and following your wisdom and lived experience. We’ll wander/wonder about who you are in relation to yourself, others, and the world around you. We’ll notice your patterns. We'll discover values, narratives, and dreams. We’ll repair relationships where needed. Through depth therapy, we’ll work to reduce your suffering and foster connection with yourself and others.
Phyllis Rothblatt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Berkeley, CA 94709 (Online Only)
As a therapist for over thirty years, the focus of my work is helping people to create and sustain healthy relationships, and to learn how to thrive in their lives. I listen carefully to the nuances of what you say and don't say, and help you to become more aware of your unconscious beliefs and the energy that you hold in your body that may be an obstacle to your creating the life and relationships that you yearn for. Together, we take the journey of understanding and resolving what is in your way, so that you can discover new pathways to live your life with more joy, ease and connection.
As a therapist for over thirty years, the focus of my work is helping people to create and sustain healthy relationships, and to learn how to thrive in their lives. I listen carefully to the nuances of what you say and don't say, and help you to become more aware of your unconscious beliefs and the energy that you hold in your body that may be an obstacle to your creating the life and relationships that you yearn for. Together, we take the journey of understanding and resolving what is in your way, so that you can discover new pathways to live your life with more joy, ease and connection.
Therapy is many levels of psychological work from resolving conflicts, to understanding the secrets we keep from ourselves and how they impact our lives. In addition to joy and success, many of us also experience trauma, grief, fear, anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, and shame, as well as physical illness. Fortunately, these challenges are a portal to self-knowledge that allows us to grow and to learn. Therapy is working together in a collaborative process tailored to meet your needs. It leads to profound understanding about how you make sense of yourself and others in your life, and how to change the ways you impact your world.
Therapy is many levels of psychological work from resolving conflicts, to understanding the secrets we keep from ourselves and how they impact our lives. In addition to joy and success, many of us also experience trauma, grief, fear, anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, and shame, as well as physical illness. Fortunately, these challenges are a portal to self-knowledge that allows us to grow and to learn. Therapy is working together in a collaborative process tailored to meet your needs. It leads to profound understanding about how you make sense of yourself and others in your life, and how to change the ways you impact your world.
Maneesh Saini
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Berkeley, CA 94705 (Online Only)
I see adolescents, parents, adults, and couples.
Few, if any, of us grow up in an environment that perfectly fits our needs. As we grow, we adapt to our surroundings in ways that may run counter to our vitality, health, and happiness. By exploring and understanding the underlying emotional and psychological patterns that shape our lives, we are able to develop choice in whether to engage in patterns and habits that no longer serve us. As a psychotherapist, I provide a curious, and compassionate presence, lending my heart and mind to this process of self-exploration and self-understanding.
I see adolescents, parents, adults, and couples.
Few, if any, of us grow up in an environment that perfectly fits our needs. As we grow, we adapt to our surroundings in ways that may run counter to our vitality, health, and happiness. By exploring and understanding the underlying emotional and psychological patterns that shape our lives, we are able to develop choice in whether to engage in patterns and habits that no longer serve us. As a psychotherapist, I provide a curious, and compassionate presence, lending my heart and mind to this process of self-exploration and self-understanding.
Cecilia Ding; Healing Stressed Out Overachievers
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, EMDR, IFS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Berkeley, CA 94704 (Online Only)
You deserve more but can’t seem to ask for it, you feel you are always giving but does not receive enough in return. You feel exhausted managing career, family and relationships perfectly, leaving very little room to care for yourself. You know you should speak up, you know you deserve to be promoted, cared more and paid more, but can’t find ways to express those needs! Others might even look up to you for all of what you do and are, but you feel like a fraud sometimes for how scared and stressed you feel. How can you feel happy when you don’t believe in yourself? You just want to be good enough and loved. You are the one I support.
You deserve more but can’t seem to ask for it, you feel you are always giving but does not receive enough in return. You feel exhausted managing career, family and relationships perfectly, leaving very little room to care for yourself. You know you should speak up, you know you deserve to be promoted, cared more and paid more, but can’t find ways to express those needs! Others might even look up to you for all of what you do and are, but you feel like a fraud sometimes for how scared and stressed you feel. How can you feel happy when you don’t believe in yourself? You just want to be good enough and loved. You are the one I support.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who provides psychological evaluations and psychoeducational assessments for ADHD, Autism and psychiatric disorders. I provide psychotherapy to individuals and couples for anxiety, depression, trauma and relationships issues. I use an integrative approach, drawing from treatments that are backed by science, such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who provides psychological evaluations and psychoeducational assessments for ADHD, Autism and psychiatric disorders. I provide psychotherapy to individuals and couples for anxiety, depression, trauma and relationships issues. I use an integrative approach, drawing from treatments that are backed by science, such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
H. Ameeta Singh - Virtual + In-Person Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Berkeley, CA 94702
I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds including communities of color; immigrant & LGBTQ communities.
I work with clients to cultivate deeper insight & understanding about the ways our life experiences impact our choices & behaviors. I support clients to connect with their sense of agency & power to make changes to unhealthy behaviors & create proactive coping strategies for managing situations they may not be able to change yet. Additionally, I draw upon clients' strengths, culture, spirituality & community as a means of facilitating healing, empowerment & change. My therapeutic approach is grounded in anti-racist & social justice principles & I utilize talk & somatic therapy techniques centered in mindfulness.
I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds including communities of color; immigrant & LGBTQ communities.
I work with clients to cultivate deeper insight & understanding about the ways our life experiences impact our choices & behaviors. I support clients to connect with their sense of agency & power to make changes to unhealthy behaviors & create proactive coping strategies for managing situations they may not be able to change yet. Additionally, I draw upon clients' strengths, culture, spirituality & community as a means of facilitating healing, empowerment & change. My therapeutic approach is grounded in anti-racist & social justice principles & I utilize talk & somatic therapy techniques centered in mindfulness.
You will feel it when you sit with me, this is my life's calling. I was lucky enough to walk the path of healing from an early age because of a devastating life trauma. This brought me to my deep understanding of the healing process. I am committed to accompanying you and catalyzing your journey to health, self-love, ease in relationship and empowerment in the world. My ideal client is going through change, loss, or questioning, needs support and desires a deeper connection to themselves, and satisfaction from their life. Check out my podcast The Healing Feeling Shit Show, a free course in emotional healing to sense how I work.
You will feel it when you sit with me, this is my life's calling. I was lucky enough to walk the path of healing from an early age because of a devastating life trauma. This brought me to my deep understanding of the healing process. I am committed to accompanying you and catalyzing your journey to health, self-love, ease in relationship and empowerment in the world. My ideal client is going through change, loss, or questioning, needs support and desires a deeper connection to themselves, and satisfaction from their life. Check out my podcast The Healing Feeling Shit Show, a free course in emotional healing to sense how I work.
