Play Therapy in Berkeley, CA
Bay Area Personal Counseling Therapies
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, SEP, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Berkeley, CA 94705 (Online Only)
My therapeutic training has been centered on experiential, culturally sensitive, and inner work necessary for becoming a healer. I focus on assessing individual client needs and providing compassionate therapeutic interventions to individuals, families and couples. I use Mindfulness, Progressive Relaxation and Guided imagery as well as Cognitive Reframing to increase awareness and reduce present anxiety symptoms.My specialties include: relational work, Men’s issues, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression and Trauma,
My therapeutic training has been centered on experiential, culturally sensitive, and inner work necessary for becoming a healer. I focus on assessing individual client needs and providing compassionate therapeutic interventions to individuals, families and couples. I use Mindfulness, Progressive Relaxation and Guided imagery as well as Cognitive Reframing to increase awareness and reduce present anxiety symptoms.My specialties include: relational work, Men’s issues, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression and Trauma,
I understand what it is like to feel the pressure to be perfect by being a people pleaser. It's hard to stop even though it is costing you to feel like a doormat. You stay up at night worrying whether you disappointed others. You may even feel like you are disappointed with yourself because you can't figure out how to be less irritable with yourself. I am committed to working with people of color (BIPOC) who face the added pressures to get it "right" because that was what was expected from you for your entire life, but you are now overwhelmed by it all. Let me support you in gaining peace and joy for your one precious life.
I understand what it is like to feel the pressure to be perfect by being a people pleaser. It's hard to stop even though it is costing you to feel like a doormat. You stay up at night worrying whether you disappointed others. You may even feel like you are disappointed with yourself because you can't figure out how to be less irritable with yourself. I am committed to working with people of color (BIPOC) who face the added pressures to get it "right" because that was what was expected from you for your entire life, but you are now overwhelmed by it all. Let me support you in gaining peace and joy for your one precious life.
I specialize in working with those who identify as women, using somatic methods that increase awareness of the body in the present moment. These methods allow past experiences that remain "stuck," within us to be contacted in the present and internal states can begin to shift. "Stories," or habitual patterns, that keep us from experiencing optimal well-being are interrupted and replaced with new possibilities. Somatic methods are effective in addressing a variety of treatment needs such as trauma, anxiety, depression as well as challenges with children and in families.
I specialize in working with those who identify as women, using somatic methods that increase awareness of the body in the present moment. These methods allow past experiences that remain "stuck," within us to be contacted in the present and internal states can begin to shift. "Stories," or habitual patterns, that keep us from experiencing optimal well-being are interrupted and replaced with new possibilities. Somatic methods are effective in addressing a variety of treatment needs such as trauma, anxiety, depression as well as challenges with children and in families.
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 offer both short and long-term therapy with adolescents, adults and seniors. I am experienced with anxiety, grief, depression, identity exploration, relationship issues and trauma. I strive to create a comfortable, accepting and encouraging space, and I believe that the quality of the relationship between therapist and client is essential to the work.
I offer both short and long-term therapy with adolescents, adults and seniors. I am experienced with anxiety, grief, depression, identity exploration, relationship issues and trauma. I strive to create a comfortable, accepting and encouraging space, and I believe that the quality of the relationship between therapist and client is essential to the work.
Do you sometimes feel like you just need to get over that next hill, but then there is always another hill? Life is a winding trail, with each turn bringing new challenges. Inner conflicts create uncertainty. Yet you're not alone. Together, we'll navigate the twists of relationships and decisions, forging a path to self-discovery and empowerment. Let's embark on this adventure together.
Do you sometimes feel like you just need to get over that next hill, but then there is always another hill? Life is a winding trail, with each turn bringing new challenges. Inner conflicts create uncertainty. Yet you're not alone. Together, we'll navigate the twists of relationships and decisions, forging a path to self-discovery and empowerment. Let's embark on this adventure together.
I enjoy working with children and adults to help them find grounded ways of being with and moving through the struggles they face. I believe that strong relationships, with the self, the body, and with others, are central to a healthy lifestyle. Painful life experiences, transitions, trauma, anxiety, and depression are opportunities for growth, and helping people move through these challenges is incredibly rewarding. I love working with people of diverse sociocultural backgrounds and exploring how culture shapes experience. A deep understanding of development allows me to connect with people of all ages and help them move through difficult stages.
I enjoy working with children and adults to help them find grounded ways of being with and moving through the struggles they face. I believe that strong relationships, with the self, the body, and with others, are central to a healthy lifestyle. Painful life experiences, transitions, trauma, anxiety, and depression are opportunities for growth, and helping people move through these challenges is incredibly rewarding. I love working with people of diverse sociocultural backgrounds and exploring how culture shapes experience. A deep understanding of development allows me to connect with people of all ages and help them move through difficult stages.
Heather Paige Collins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Berkeley, CA 94705
I have over 20 years of clinical experience working with children and adults in a variety of settings, including in-patient and out-patient psychotherapy, and schools. While I enjoy helping people who have relationship problems and suffer from depression, I also have expertise with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma, suffer from anxiety, mood disorders, or adjustment issues related to family stressors.
I have over 20 years of clinical experience working with children and adults in a variety of settings, including in-patient and out-patient psychotherapy, and schools. While I enjoy helping people who have relationship problems and suffer from depression, I also have expertise with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma, suffer from anxiety, mood disorders, or adjustment issues related to family stressors.
Creativity can be foundational to positive and longstanding change. We come into the world with an innate skill to solve the many problems that arise during development. Sometimes these solutions bring up new challenges or get in the way of our relationships and our ability to enjoy life. I work with children, adults, elders, and couples who are struggling to adapt to a stressful world. By developing a trusting relationship where exploration is welcomed and analyzed, we are able to find new ways of functioning, new solutions to our interpersonal conflicts, and improve our ability to flexibly adapt to our changing world.
Creativity can be foundational to positive and longstanding change. We come into the world with an innate skill to solve the many problems that arise during development. Sometimes these solutions bring up new challenges or get in the way of our relationships and our ability to enjoy life. I work with children, adults, elders, and couples who are struggling to adapt to a stressful world. By developing a trusting relationship where exploration is welcomed and analyzed, we are able to find new ways of functioning, new solutions to our interpersonal conflicts, and improve our ability to flexibly adapt to our changing world.
I often find myself working well with creative individuals, self described geeks, teenagers in turmoil and inquisitive children. My unique brand of therapy is based on authenticity, compassion and collaboration while guided by a direct and pragmatic approach. I like to encourage self-care, building on personal strengths, while helping my clients in exploring their relational patterns and the significance of their dreams, fantasies and interests.
I often find myself working well with creative individuals, self described geeks, teenagers in turmoil and inquisitive children. My unique brand of therapy is based on authenticity, compassion and collaboration while guided by a direct and pragmatic approach. I like to encourage self-care, building on personal strengths, while helping my clients in exploring their relational patterns and the significance of their dreams, fantasies and interests.
Hello and welcome. My name is Dr. Fukiko Shibahara and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist. I offer relational and compassionate attachment-based psychotherapy and insights for individuals of all ages, including adult individuals, children, teens and caregivers with infants. Have you experienced trauma, difficult life events, loss, or conflicts and wanted to process them safely with a licensed professional? Are you concerned about your own or family's current or history of mental, behavioral, and relational health? Are you feeling like you need additional support right now as you navigate new roles or transitions in your life?
Hello and welcome. My name is Dr. Fukiko Shibahara and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist. I offer relational and compassionate attachment-based psychotherapy and insights for individuals of all ages, including adult individuals, children, teens and caregivers with infants. Have you experienced trauma, difficult life events, loss, or conflicts and wanted to process them safely with a licensed professional? Are you concerned about your own or family's current or history of mental, behavioral, and relational health? Are you feeling like you need additional support right now as you navigate new roles or transitions in your life?
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I enjoy working with children, teens, and adults who are looking to develop their inner strengths and resources to live a more fulfilling life. I offer parent coaching for those looking to build awareness and skills to best support their child, and I support individuals on their journey to becoming parents, as well as during the postpartum period. I believe that difficulties that arise are an opportunity for growth and to learn about oneself. I work collaboratively with my clients to determine what well-being looks like for them in all areas of their lives, and to create a path forward towards that well-being.
I enjoy working with children, teens, and adults who are looking to develop their inner strengths and resources to live a more fulfilling life. I offer parent coaching for those looking to build awareness and skills to best support their child, and I support individuals on their journey to becoming parents, as well as during the postpartum period. I believe that difficulties that arise are an opportunity for growth and to learn about oneself. I work collaboratively with my clients to determine what well-being looks like for them in all areas of their lives, and to create a path forward towards that well-being.
Tristan Destry Saldaña
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Berkeley, CA 94709 (Online Only)
Perhaps no one can ever inhabit fully the lived experience of another, nor would I presume that I could know it, yet our therapeutic relationship can—without disrespecting the integrity of your lived experience—present the opportunity to take your perspective. I hope to imagine your experience because, as Carl Jung articulates: “Loneliness does not come from having no people around you but from being unable to communicate the things that seem important to you," and in the memory of childhood’s loneliness and solitude, creative power resides.
Perhaps no one can ever inhabit fully the lived experience of another, nor would I presume that I could know it, yet our therapeutic relationship can—without disrespecting the integrity of your lived experience—present the opportunity to take your perspective. I hope to imagine your experience because, as Carl Jung articulates: “Loneliness does not come from having no people around you but from being unable to communicate the things that seem important to you," and in the memory of childhood’s loneliness and solitude, creative power resides.
My training is in psychodynamic psychotherapy. However this is only short-hand for working with you in a deep and resonant way. I primarily work with adults and children but also treat dyads (parents and their children, friends, and couples). We will take into account the ways your past has shaped the present. While, at the same time concentrating on how you are living life now in relation to your family, your friends, your workplace, your community, and of course your innermost self.
My training is in psychodynamic psychotherapy. However this is only short-hand for working with you in a deep and resonant way. I primarily work with adults and children but also treat dyads (parents and their children, friends, and couples). We will take into account the ways your past has shaped the present. While, at the same time concentrating on how you are living life now in relation to your family, your friends, your workplace, your community, and of course your innermost self.
Kimberly Cohn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, KAP, RDT/BCT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Berkeley, CA 94707
Hello, thanks for stopping by...how can I help? Perhaps, KAP? As a Certified Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist, I work in partnership with Journey Clinical's medical team, who'll determine eligibility to prescribe, in advance of our KAP work together. Or, if you're unsure if KAP is right for you, or are curious about other, non-medicated methods for creativity enhancement, trauma processing or anything in-between, let's talk! For 20 years, I've been providing creative, playful and novel best-approaches to serious issues like grief/loss, depression/anxiety, life's traumas and transitions, to make meaning in ways that work for you.
Hello, thanks for stopping by...how can I help? Perhaps, KAP? As a Certified Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist, I work in partnership with Journey Clinical's medical team, who'll determine eligibility to prescribe, in advance of our KAP work together. Or, if you're unsure if KAP is right for you, or are curious about other, non-medicated methods for creativity enhancement, trauma processing or anything in-between, let's talk! For 20 years, I've been providing creative, playful and novel best-approaches to serious issues like grief/loss, depression/anxiety, life's traumas and transitions, to make meaning in ways that work for you.
San Francisco Intimacy & Sex Therapy Center
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
Berkeley, CA 94704
East Bay Intimacy & Sex Therapy Center was created with the goal of making the practice of sex & intimacy therapy more relationship-focused & accessible, without the stigma & confusion that often accompanies misperceptions about couples & sex therapy. We offer attachment-based sex therapy & couples counseling. We believe that healthy relationships are at the core of how change & healing occur. Having a healthy sexual relationship to one's self or partner(s) is vital to overall wellbeing. We strive to support & promote lifelong change that will allow you to form sustainable, loving & equitable relationships, & an overall sense of health wellbeing.
East Bay Intimacy & Sex Therapy Center was created with the goal of making the practice of sex & intimacy therapy more relationship-focused & accessible, without the stigma & confusion that often accompanies misperceptions about couples & sex therapy. We offer attachment-based sex therapy & couples counseling. We believe that healthy relationships are at the core of how change & healing occur. Having a healthy sexual relationship to one's self or partner(s) is vital to overall wellbeing. We strive to support & promote lifelong change that will allow you to form sustainable, loving & equitable relationships, & an overall sense of health wellbeing.
Every journey.. your first thought to call a therapist when you need to talk to someone, begins with a single step. When anxiety, depression, stress, personal, family, work relationship problems lead you to reach out, I will listen and help you find the best way through. Experienced licensed psychotherapist, 40+ years in general psychotherapy practice, I provide a safe place to talk, explore, resolve, heal what is challenging or troubling. I bring compassion, perceptiveness combined with patience, curiosity and many years of knowledge and skill to our collaboration to help you find effective solutions and make better life choices.
Every journey.. your first thought to call a therapist when you need to talk to someone, begins with a single step. When anxiety, depression, stress, personal, family, work relationship problems lead you to reach out, I will listen and help you find the best way through. Experienced licensed psychotherapist, 40+ years in general psychotherapy practice, I provide a safe place to talk, explore, resolve, heal what is challenging or troubling. I bring compassion, perceptiveness combined with patience, curiosity and many years of knowledge and skill to our collaboration to help you find effective solutions and make better life choices.
Have you experienced early-life trauma, feeling the weight of it in your metaphorical "backpack"? Are you searching for a way to release this burden? If you often contemplate life's injustices, questioning when the storm will pass, and find yourself operating in a way that leaves you unfulfilled and burnt out, I'm here to provide support. Untreated past trauma can impact overall health, and while I can't promise the storms will stop, I offer tools to help you navigate and overcome them.
Have you experienced early-life trauma, feeling the weight of it in your metaphorical "backpack"? Are you searching for a way to release this burden? If you often contemplate life's injustices, questioning when the storm will pass, and find yourself operating in a way that leaves you unfulfilled and burnt out, I'm here to provide support. Untreated past trauma can impact overall health, and while I can't promise the storms will stop, I offer tools to help you navigate and overcome them.
I support clients to find, expand, and honor their voice in difficult circumstances. I work to assist clients who have been hurt and traumatized reclaim their feelings of safety and vitality. Whether you are ambivalent in a relationship, in pain due to trauma or hurt, struggling with a dilemma, unhappy about your own behavior, facing significant loss, or feeling stuck, together we can create a comfortable place for you to work.
I support clients to find, expand, and honor their voice in difficult circumstances. I work to assist clients who have been hurt and traumatized reclaim their feelings of safety and vitality. Whether you are ambivalent in a relationship, in pain due to trauma or hurt, struggling with a dilemma, unhappy about your own behavior, facing significant loss, or feeling stuck, together we can create a comfortable place for you to work.
Welcome to my practice! I work from a strengths-based approach exploring individual narratives in the context of their family cultures and community experiences. I see myself as a thought partner, a co-pilot, a cheer leader, a consultant to seek creative solutions to the challenges that bring you or your child into therapy. Therapy is a place to feel safe and heard, to feel valued and understood. For parents considering therapy for your child, I look forward to partnering with you in supporting your child to best navigate the challenges they are facing. My practice hours are Mon & Fri for both in-person and virtual appointments
Welcome to my practice! I work from a strengths-based approach exploring individual narratives in the context of their family cultures and community experiences. I see myself as a thought partner, a co-pilot, a cheer leader, a consultant to seek creative solutions to the challenges that bring you or your child into therapy. Therapy is a place to feel safe and heard, to feel valued and understood. For parents considering therapy for your child, I look forward to partnering with you in supporting your child to best navigate the challenges they are facing. My practice hours are Mon & Fri for both in-person and virtual appointments
