Stress Therapists in Berkeley, CA
I work primarily with high preforming athletes, artists, and creative types looking to find balance and live a richer more meaningful life. If painful or uncomfortable thoughts, feelings, memories or sensations are getting in the way of you moving toward what matters I will work with you to develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself and find peace of mind. I work with people struggling with anxiety, men's issues, relationship and work stress, unresolved trauma/grief, and life transitions. I help clients get in touch with their core values, develop mindfulness, so they can slow down and choose meaningful action.
I work primarily with high preforming athletes, artists, and creative types looking to find balance and live a richer more meaningful life. If painful or uncomfortable thoughts, feelings, memories or sensations are getting in the way of you moving toward what matters I will work with you to develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself and find peace of mind. I work with people struggling with anxiety, men's issues, relationship and work stress, unresolved trauma/grief, and life transitions. I help clients get in touch with their core values, develop mindfulness, so they can slow down and choose meaningful action.
Vanessa Shea
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, 112139, PPSC
Verified Verified
Berkeley, CA 94701 (Online Only)
I am passionate about supporting adults who are struggling with chronic stress, burnout, and the tendency to prioritize others' needs above their own. Are you ready to reclaim your well-being and break free from the exhaustion of always putting others first? Are you currently working in the fields of education, public service, healthcare, mental health, or the service industry? Regardless, if you are navigating personal obstacles, work, relationships, or life transitions, I’m here to offer support and guidance. If stress hinders your transformation, know that you're not alone on your path to healing and self-discovery.
I am passionate about supporting adults who are struggling with chronic stress, burnout, and the tendency to prioritize others' needs above their own. Are you ready to reclaim your well-being and break free from the exhaustion of always putting others first? Are you currently working in the fields of education, public service, healthcare, mental health, or the service industry? Regardless, if you are navigating personal obstacles, work, relationships, or life transitions, I’m here to offer support and guidance. If stress hinders your transformation, know that you're not alone on your path to healing and self-discovery.
Katie Busse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Berkeley, CA 94720 (Online Only)
Whether you're with family juggling the stress of keeping up with grades and extracurriculars, or in your dorm or apartment seeking to establish healthy boundaries with roommates, I’m here to help you navigate these challenges.
Are you or your high-achieving teen feeling anxious about the transition to college? Struggling to adjust once you're there? Or maybe you find yourself constantly stressed about making sure everything is 'just right' as you move through the next stages of adulthood? I specialize in helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of early adulthood transitions, manage perfectionism, and find a balanced approach to life’s challenges.
Whether you're with family juggling the stress of keeping up with grades and extracurriculars, or in your dorm or apartment seeking to establish healthy boundaries with roommates, I’m here to help you navigate these challenges.
Are you or your high-achieving teen feeling anxious about the transition to college? Struggling to adjust once you're there? Or maybe you find yourself constantly stressed about making sure everything is 'just right' as you move through the next stages of adulthood? I specialize in helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of early adulthood transitions, manage perfectionism, and find a balanced approach to life’s challenges.
Christine Mukai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Berkeley, CA 94702 (Online Only)
Do you feel stuck or misunderstood and often have strong reactions towards others and can't seem to figure out if it's you or others? Often times our cultural identity and values intertwine into our current relationships creating tensions, stress and challenges. Our differences in communication styles, thinking patterns and ways of expressing our feelings maybe the reasons we are experiencing stress in our lives and our relationships. Psychotherapy can provide the opportunity for us to explore the distress and difficulties in your relationships in a safe space and deepen your self reflection of unconscious behaviors and patterns.
Do you feel stuck or misunderstood and often have strong reactions towards others and can't seem to figure out if it's you or others? Often times our cultural identity and values intertwine into our current relationships creating tensions, stress and challenges. Our differences in communication styles, thinking patterns and ways of expressing our feelings maybe the reasons we are experiencing stress in our lives and our relationships. Psychotherapy can provide the opportunity for us to explore the distress and difficulties in your relationships in a safe space and deepen your self reflection of unconscious behaviors and patterns.
Remi Bean
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Berkeley, CA 94702 (Online Only)
Do you move through life ashamed of who you really are, believing you're unlovable at your core or that you're not enough - for your parents, your partners, your friends, or the world at large? These beliefs can keep you feeling stuck and alone, or even cause conflict with people you care about. A therapist is a safe person who can help you see past the lies that your anxiety, depression, and trauma tell you about yourself, so that you can see yourself with new eyes and learn to love and accept yourself as you are. Embracing yourself without judgment makes it easier to cope with life stress and conflict and to heal from trauma.
Do you move through life ashamed of who you really are, believing you're unlovable at your core or that you're not enough - for your parents, your partners, your friends, or the world at large? These beliefs can keep you feeling stuck and alone, or even cause conflict with people you care about. A therapist is a safe person who can help you see past the lies that your anxiety, depression, and trauma tell you about yourself, so that you can see yourself with new eyes and learn to love and accept yourself as you are. Embracing yourself without judgment makes it easier to cope with life stress and conflict and to heal from trauma.
I particularly specialize in supporting clients in recovery, both early and long-term, as well as clients in the restaurant and entertainment industries and other high- stress careers.
There is no "one size fits all" in effective therapy. While we may be all facing some common stressors, each person, couple, or family is different and I adapt accordingly to help foster growth and wellness that fits your life. I am committed to creating a genuine and supportive environment to explore your goals, feelings, and stuck points by integrating a variety of evidence-based modalities. Together we will alleviate stress and interpersonal strain, build balance, and promote long-term wellness. Please visit my website at www.brennamcgee.com for additional information and I look forward to meeting you!
I particularly specialize in supporting clients in recovery, both early and long-term, as well as clients in the restaurant and entertainment industries and other high- stress careers.
There is no "one size fits all" in effective therapy. While we may be all facing some common stressors, each person, couple, or family is different and I adapt accordingly to help foster growth and wellness that fits your life. I am committed to creating a genuine and supportive environment to explore your goals, feelings, and stuck points by integrating a variety of evidence-based modalities. Together we will alleviate stress and interpersonal strain, build balance, and promote long-term wellness. Please visit my website at www.brennamcgee.com for additional information and I look forward to meeting you!
Saunders Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Berkeley, CA 94701 (Online Only)
You are so sick of feeling shame or worry about what others think. What you want is to feel more present and empowered in your life. Despite being career-driven, successful, and independent life is hard. Right now you may be experiencing insecurity, perfectionism, and self-doubt. You’re tired of going through the motions in life and want to connect with your truth and vitality. You need some guidance and aren’t sure where to start. You want to feel more authentic in your life, manage stress, and have better relationships.
You are so sick of feeling shame or worry about what others think. What you want is to feel more present and empowered in your life. Despite being career-driven, successful, and independent life is hard. Right now you may be experiencing insecurity, perfectionism, and self-doubt. You’re tired of going through the motions in life and want to connect with your truth and vitality. You need some guidance and aren’t sure where to start. You want to feel more authentic in your life, manage stress, and have better relationships.
Are you not feeling like your usual self? Are stress, work, politics, family pressure, relocation and/or life overwhelming you? Is there simply too much going on? Sometimes our brain won't turn off worrying, sometimes it is difficult to get out of bed or get a good night's rest, other times it is tough to buckle down and focus. If you'd like to feel more calm, more relaxed, less upset, and more happy - let's chat. Therapy can help, even if you're not sure how. My approach focuses not just on having fewer negative emotions, but also on experiencing more positive emotions. I see mental health as part of one's overall wellness.
Are you not feeling like your usual self? Are stress, work, politics, family pressure, relocation and/or life overwhelming you? Is there simply too much going on? Sometimes our brain won't turn off worrying, sometimes it is difficult to get out of bed or get a good night's rest, other times it is tough to buckle down and focus. If you'd like to feel more calm, more relaxed, less upset, and more happy - let's chat. Therapy can help, even if you're not sure how. My approach focuses not just on having fewer negative emotions, but also on experiencing more positive emotions. I see mental health as part of one's overall wellness.
The challenges you're facing may be hard and painful. Those challenges are also normal and treatable. It is possible for you to manage issues like depression, anxiety, stress, school and work performance, and conflicts in relationships. My priority is to understand you and your concerns on a deep level and, most importantly, to help you improve your life.
The challenges you're facing may be hard and painful. Those challenges are also normal and treatable. It is possible for you to manage issues like depression, anxiety, stress, school and work performance, and conflicts in relationships. My priority is to understand you and your concerns on a deep level and, most importantly, to help you improve your life.
I can help you develop relaxation techniques to reduce negative self-talk, stress, unwanted thoughts, and challenging emotions.
I support individuals in managing their mental health by creating a safe, non-judgmental space to process difficult emotions, because, as André L. Benjamin (André 3000) once said: "Being human's hard - on the boulevard."
I can help you develop relaxation techniques to reduce negative self-talk, stress, unwanted thoughts, and challenging emotions.
I support individuals in managing their mental health by creating a safe, non-judgmental space to process difficult emotions, because, as André L. Benjamin (André 3000) once said: "Being human's hard - on the boulevard."
Nicole Marie Lemaster
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Berkeley, CA 94708 (Online Only)
I support individuals with symptoms of stress, self-esteem, trauma and PTSD, woman's issues and anxiety that cause difficulty.
Is stress and overwhelm making living a joyful life feel unobtainable? Are you feeling hopeless? Exhausted, stressed out, and overwhelmed - feeling like you've lost connection with yourself? I am a nervous system specialist. I can help you reconnect with your body, yourself, and live the life you deserve. I can support your nervous system reset to its regulation point. If you’re ready to feel comfortable in your body and step into your power - let’s talk! My clients report feeling a shift and relief in the first session. If you’re ready for things to change, I am here to support!
I support individuals with symptoms of stress, self-esteem, trauma and PTSD, woman's issues and anxiety that cause difficulty.
Is stress and overwhelm making living a joyful life feel unobtainable? Are you feeling hopeless? Exhausted, stressed out, and overwhelmed - feeling like you've lost connection with yourself? I am a nervous system specialist. I can help you reconnect with your body, yourself, and live the life you deserve. I can support your nervous system reset to its regulation point. If you’re ready to feel comfortable in your body and step into your power - let’s talk! My clients report feeling a shift and relief in the first session. If you’re ready for things to change, I am here to support!
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This may mean work stress, relationship difficulties, or challenges related to life transitions or identity.
Welcome! I am a licensed therapist with 13 years of experience providing mental health services to adults and adolescents. My style is compassionate, trauma-informed, and grounded in principles of anti-oppression and harm reduction. Whether you are struggling with new symptoms or a previous diagnosis has become more difficult to manage, I offer a warm and welcoming environment in which to explore ways to improve your life.
This may mean work stress, relationship difficulties, or challenges related to life transitions or identity.
Welcome! I am a licensed therapist with 13 years of experience providing mental health services to adults and adolescents. My style is compassionate, trauma-informed, and grounded in principles of anti-oppression and harm reduction. Whether you are struggling with new symptoms or a previous diagnosis has become more difficult to manage, I offer a warm and welcoming environment in which to explore ways to improve your life.
Are you feeling stuck despite years of talk therapy, or struggling with chronic pain or stress-related health issues? Do anxiety, overwhelm, or persistent feelings of low self-esteem make it hard for you to feel balanced and at peace? In today's world, it's common to feel disconnected from a sense of calm and well-being—especially if you come from a historically marginalized community.
Are you feeling stuck despite years of talk therapy, or struggling with chronic pain or stress-related health issues? Do anxiety, overwhelm, or persistent feelings of low self-esteem make it hard for you to feel balanced and at peace? In today's world, it's common to feel disconnected from a sense of calm and well-being—especially if you come from a historically marginalized community.
Dr. Akshay Naresh is a clinical psychologist and has worked with patients across the lifespan in various contexts including community mental health clinics, hospitals, and educational facilities (secondary, community colleges, & universities). He has experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, body image issues, eating disorders, relationship issues, gender and sexual identity, and multi-cultural issues. He uses an integrative approach to create a space for meaningful life changes by helping patients develop self-compassion, self-acceptance, and self-awareness.
Dr. Akshay Naresh is a clinical psychologist and has worked with patients across the lifespan in various contexts including community mental health clinics, hospitals, and educational facilities (secondary, community colleges, & universities). He has experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, body image issues, eating disorders, relationship issues, gender and sexual identity, and multi-cultural issues. He uses an integrative approach to create a space for meaningful life changes by helping patients develop self-compassion, self-acceptance, and self-awareness.
Claire-Elizabeth DeSophia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Berkeley, CA 94705 (Online Only)
I offer many tools to deal with the stresses and transitions of life that affect individuals and couples.
Working with individual adults and couples, I have 35 years experience supporting men and women who want to heal and grow. Stress, depression and anxiety often stem from relationship and workplace concerns. My couples counseling focuses on communication skills. To help heal childhood pain, I use varied modalities, including trauma work, Adult Children (ACA) work, and parent/adult child conversations . Another specialty area is adults with addictions, family members with addicted loved ones, and codependency. I support the changes that come with each decade of life, along with retirement , aging and end-of-life issues.
I offer many tools to deal with the stresses and transitions of life that affect individuals and couples.
Working with individual adults and couples, I have 35 years experience supporting men and women who want to heal and grow. Stress, depression and anxiety often stem from relationship and workplace concerns. My couples counseling focuses on communication skills. To help heal childhood pain, I use varied modalities, including trauma work, Adult Children (ACA) work, and parent/adult child conversations . Another specialty area is adults with addictions, family members with addicted loved ones, and codependency. I support the changes that come with each decade of life, along with retirement , aging and end-of-life issues.
My practice focuses on people experiencing grief and loss, life transitions, work stress, and the integration of transformational experiences. I’ve been in private practice for nearly two decades. People see me for holistic coaching as well as for psychotherapy.
My practice focuses on people experiencing grief and loss, life transitions, work stress, and the integration of transformational experiences. I’ve been in private practice for nearly two decades. People see me for holistic coaching as well as for psychotherapy.
Beatriz Chavez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Berkeley, CA 94704
I'm so glad you have found your way to my therapy practice Creative Wisdom Therapy! My intention is to support you, your teen, or your child use the power of creativity to make the changes you seek. Are you an adult or teen who would like to use your creative expression to learn about yourself, heal old or recurring wounds, and build healthy coping skills? Do you have a child who has lots of worries or big emotions? Is your child struggling with a difficult life event or transition? Are you a parent feeling stressed in your parenting role or experiencing a shift in your family dynamics?
I'm so glad you have found your way to my therapy practice Creative Wisdom Therapy! My intention is to support you, your teen, or your child use the power of creativity to make the changes you seek. Are you an adult or teen who would like to use your creative expression to learn about yourself, heal old or recurring wounds, and build healthy coping skills? Do you have a child who has lots of worries or big emotions? Is your child struggling with a difficult life event or transition? Are you a parent feeling stressed in your parenting role or experiencing a shift in your family dynamics?
Both children and adults may benefit from a reconnection with the playful elements that sustain us in times of stress.
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.
Both children and adults may benefit from a reconnection with the playful elements that sustain us in times of stress.
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.
As a licensed psychologist, I have extensive experience treating stress, anxiety, mood disorders, low self-esteem, depression, and addiction.
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.
As a licensed psychologist, I have extensive experience treating stress, anxiety, mood disorders, low self-esteem, depression, and addiction.
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.
Shawnee Cuzzillo
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Berkeley, CA 94708
Waitlist for new clients
You may be suffering from inexplicable sadness or anxiety, or problems focusing. You might feel blocked in achieving your creative or work goals and want to figure out what is getting in your way. You might be having health problems and need help sorting out how what is truly out of your control or what might be stress related. I have specialized training in psychodynamic psychotherapy which allows me to listen with special attention to unconscious processes. I am also a graduate of the Psychoanalytic Couples Psychotherapy Group and help many couples navigate difficult patches in their relationships.
You may be suffering from inexplicable sadness or anxiety, or problems focusing. You might feel blocked in achieving your creative or work goals and want to figure out what is getting in your way. You might be having health problems and need help sorting out how what is truly out of your control or what might be stress related. I have specialized training in psychodynamic psychotherapy which allows me to listen with special attention to unconscious processes. I am also a graduate of the Psychoanalytic Couples Psychotherapy Group and help many couples navigate difficult patches in their relationships.
