Racial Identity Therapists in Castro Valley, CA
Thema S Page
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Castro Valley, CA 94546
I am a non-judgmental compassionate licensed clinical social worker with 20+ years of experience working with children, families, teens, and adults. I am sensitive to cultural, multiethnic, and racial issues. I have experience with conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and crisis de-escalation.
I am a non-judgmental compassionate licensed clinical social worker with 20+ years of experience working with children, families, teens, and adults. I am sensitive to cultural, multiethnic, and racial issues. I have experience with conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and crisis de-escalation.
Would you like to better manage your emotions? Are you feeling like you're not good enough? Feeling unseen? Difficulty sharing your thoughts? Are you concerned that your teen or child has really strong reactions or difficulty managing a transition? The individuals and families I work with are diverse and are seeking support to address complex challenges, such as relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, or response to a stressful life event. Estoy al servicio de adultos, familias, y jovenes, que buscan enfrentar a los retos de la vida, y de niños/niñas con dificultad para controlar sus emociones y comportamientos.
Would you like to better manage your emotions? Are you feeling like you're not good enough? Feeling unseen? Difficulty sharing your thoughts? Are you concerned that your teen or child has really strong reactions or difficulty managing a transition? The individuals and families I work with are diverse and are seeking support to address complex challenges, such as relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, or response to a stressful life event. Estoy al servicio de adultos, familias, y jovenes, que buscan enfrentar a los retos de la vida, y de niños/niñas con dificultad para controlar sus emociones y comportamientos.
Bay Area Relationship Support
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Castro Valley, CA 94546
I work with Asian American individuals and couples around relationship issues. Most of my clients are thriving in their careers, but they want more. They want meaningful and deep connections. They want to be seen and accepted for who they are. But as Asians living in the US, being seen and understood is often complicated by cultural misunderstandings, holding conflicting values and identities, communication differences, prejudice and racism, intergenerational trauma, and immigration issues.
I work with Asian American individuals and couples around relationship issues. Most of my clients are thriving in their careers, but they want more. They want meaningful and deep connections. They want to be seen and accepted for who they are. But as Asians living in the US, being seen and understood is often complicated by cultural misunderstandings, holding conflicting values and identities, communication differences, prejudice and racism, intergenerational trauma, and immigration issues.
Brandy Gadson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Castro Valley, CA 94546
My practice is rooted in the belief that there is power in knowing and telling your own story. Who are you? Where did you come from? What's important to you? Let's work together to untangle your story, identify your strengths, goals, passions, and barriers; and make you the author of what comes next. I work with people who want to make positive changes, but feel paralyzed by stress, fear, indecision, or old habits. I can also help you learn concrete strategies for managing uncomfortable thoughts, emotions, transitions, health conditions or problematic relationships.
My practice is rooted in the belief that there is power in knowing and telling your own story. Who are you? Where did you come from? What's important to you? Let's work together to untangle your story, identify your strengths, goals, passions, and barriers; and make you the author of what comes next. I work with people who want to make positive changes, but feel paralyzed by stress, fear, indecision, or old habits. I can also help you learn concrete strategies for managing uncomfortable thoughts, emotions, transitions, health conditions or problematic relationships.
Ronald Mah
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Available online via secure app for all California clients. Experienced (1994 licensed) straight-forward honest work with clients. No therapy gameplaying. Therapy starts w/ a mutual commitment to work together w/ honesty & trust. I work w/ you as a real person to help you do the work you need. I will not try to fit you into some theory or what I think you should be, but I am compassionately direct, while making it work for you. Theories can be useful, but people are unique, while I seek the logic of how you came to be, including to be in the relationships you are in. To grow, heal, & flourish, I WILL challenge you... respectfully!
Available online via secure app for all California clients. Experienced (1994 licensed) straight-forward honest work with clients. No therapy gameplaying. Therapy starts w/ a mutual commitment to work together w/ honesty & trust. I work w/ you as a real person to help you do the work you need. I will not try to fit you into some theory or what I think you should be, but I am compassionately direct, while making it work for you. Theories can be useful, but people are unique, while I seek the logic of how you came to be, including to be in the relationships you are in. To grow, heal, & flourish, I WILL challenge you... respectfully!
Shandra Guzman Park
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Castro Valley, CA 94546 (Online Only)
You are ready to better understand and accept yourself, let go of the feelings and beliefs that make each day difficult, and do something to feel better. I believe therapy is a place to work together. My focus is to help you understand how you got to where you are now and what we can do to get you where you want to be. Let’s start with exploring your experiences, strengths and goals. I will offer a mix of proven therapies to support your healing and learning, so you can leave therapy and practice on your own.
You are ready to better understand and accept yourself, let go of the feelings and beliefs that make each day difficult, and do something to feel better. I believe therapy is a place to work together. My focus is to help you understand how you got to where you are now and what we can do to get you where you want to be. Let’s start with exploring your experiences, strengths and goals. I will offer a mix of proven therapies to support your healing and learning, so you can leave therapy and practice on your own.
Devera Jackson-Garber
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Castro Valley, CA 94546
You are beautiful and deserve to be celebrated! As a Black Woman, Teen, Girl, and/or Queer person in a world that tries to stamp or silence you, you have survived some difficult things. Maybe someone significantly hurt you in childhood, or you experienced trauma as an adult. Maybe you lost someone and the grief feels unbearable. You have been trying to move on, but this "thing" just won't let you. Fortunately, there is help. You can recover and live a fulfilling life. You can feel more like yourself again and create the life that you want and deserve. A life of wholeness, joy, and freedom IS possible for you.
You are beautiful and deserve to be celebrated! As a Black Woman, Teen, Girl, and/or Queer person in a world that tries to stamp or silence you, you have survived some difficult things. Maybe someone significantly hurt you in childhood, or you experienced trauma as an adult. Maybe you lost someone and the grief feels unbearable. You have been trying to move on, but this "thing" just won't let you. Fortunately, there is help. You can recover and live a fulfilling life. You can feel more like yourself again and create the life that you want and deserve. A life of wholeness, joy, and freedom IS possible for you.
Hi, I’m Jamaal and my goal, as a therapist, is to empower you as my client. I will do this by creating a safe space with you, to encouraging you during your process of exploration, and to providing reflection and guidance where it may be helpful. I am dedicated to fostering this inclusive and respectful space for all. Therapy can be a powerful tool to help build an understanding of yourself, gain confidence, and develop more fulfilling ways to move through life. I am motivated by helping people find the hope that change is possible, even when it feels nearly impossible.
Hi, I’m Jamaal and my goal, as a therapist, is to empower you as my client. I will do this by creating a safe space with you, to encouraging you during your process of exploration, and to providing reflection and guidance where it may be helpful. I am dedicated to fostering this inclusive and respectful space for all. Therapy can be a powerful tool to help build an understanding of yourself, gain confidence, and develop more fulfilling ways to move through life. I am motivated by helping people find the hope that change is possible, even when it feels nearly impossible.
In my practice, I help clients with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, family stress and conflict. I provide therapy to families and couples, as well as young adults and teens. I like to work collaboratively with clients to identify issues and help bring relief from relationship conflicts, negative emotions, and life transitions.
In my practice, I help clients with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, family stress and conflict. I provide therapy to families and couples, as well as young adults and teens. I like to work collaboratively with clients to identify issues and help bring relief from relationship conflicts, negative emotions, and life transitions.
Dr. Deborah Ronay
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Castro Valley, CA 94546 (Online Only)
Virtual sessions ONLY. Taking this first step of looking for a therapist might feel difficult and overwhelming, yet it is crucial in order to begin to feel better. Fostering your healing will come from our ability to work together and our capacity for real dialogue on how effective our work is. I will strive to both support and challenge you as we strengthen your capacity for mindfulness, insight and greater joy in your life. We will collaborate to discover ways in which you are already resilient against challenges while encouraging you to tap into your capacity for growth and change.
Virtual sessions ONLY. Taking this first step of looking for a therapist might feel difficult and overwhelming, yet it is crucial in order to begin to feel better. Fostering your healing will come from our ability to work together and our capacity for real dialogue on how effective our work is. I will strive to both support and challenge you as we strengthen your capacity for mindfulness, insight and greater joy in your life. We will collaborate to discover ways in which you are already resilient against challenges while encouraging you to tap into your capacity for growth and change.
My name is Luz Hernandez Jasso, and I am a Bilingual and Bi-culture Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Napa California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children, adults, families, and couples. I specialize in severe trauma, anxiety, and depression, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and multi-systemic therapy to help my clients to make progress and start feeling better. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families facing a range of mental health challenges.
My name is Luz Hernandez Jasso, and I am a Bilingual and Bi-culture Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Napa California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children, adults, families, and couples. I specialize in severe trauma, anxiety, and depression, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and multi-systemic therapy to help my clients to make progress and start feeling better. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families facing a range of mental health challenges.
Flores Psychobehavioral Services
Counselor, MA, LPCC, BCB, BCN
Verified Verified
Castro Valley, CA 94546
I am a psychotherapist specialized in developmental Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
I am a psychotherapist specialized in developmental Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Norval J. Hickman III
Psychologist, PhD, MPH
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Waitlist for new clients
I use an integrative approach that blends evidence-based practices grounded in the psychological literature. I have experience working with adolescents and adults to eliminate: anxiety, stress, and anger issues; depressive and bipolar mood symptoms; relationship, work, and school issues; rumination and repetitive behaviors; and substance use problems. Therapy is a process that can involve learning skills, working through challenging emotions, motivating ego, behavior change, interpersonal effectiveness, and identity formation factors.
I use an integrative approach that blends evidence-based practices grounded in the psychological literature. I have experience working with adolescents and adults to eliminate: anxiety, stress, and anger issues; depressive and bipolar mood symptoms; relationship, work, and school issues; rumination and repetitive behaviors; and substance use problems. Therapy is a process that can involve learning skills, working through challenging emotions, motivating ego, behavior change, interpersonal effectiveness, and identity formation factors.
Rascal Roubos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Castro Valley, CA 94546
You are not your problems, the problem is the problem! Together we can begin to discern the difference and take action toward change. I am a white, genderqueer therapist dedicated to facilitating personal, interpersonal and collective healing through relationships and organizing. I specialize in supporting people experiencing issues related to boundaries, self-respect, burnout, anger, social/racial justice, healing trauma, identity development, existential questions, sexuality, gender identity, and life transitions. LGBTQ, poly, and kink identities welcome. More at: www.tidepooltherapy.com and www.traumaconsciouspraxis.com
You are not your problems, the problem is the problem! Together we can begin to discern the difference and take action toward change. I am a white, genderqueer therapist dedicated to facilitating personal, interpersonal and collective healing through relationships and organizing. I specialize in supporting people experiencing issues related to boundaries, self-respect, burnout, anger, social/racial justice, healing trauma, identity development, existential questions, sexuality, gender identity, and life transitions. LGBTQ, poly, and kink identities welcome. More at: www.tidepooltherapy.com and www.traumaconsciouspraxis.com
Sandra Isabel Zuniga
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Castro Valley, CA 94546 (Online Only)
Do you struggle to ask for help, or say what you want? Do you wonder what life could be like if you stopped yielding, but feel ashamed or guilty for wanting more? Maybe you feel stressed, overwhelmed, powerless, or can’t stop blaming yourself. Perhaps your self-esteem needs work, or you can’t find the courage to say what you truly feel. What if I told you, I might be able to help? For years I’ve been supporting people with these issues and more. I specialize in relationship issues, communication, self-esteem, codependent parents, individualization/differentiation, empowerment, self-acceptance, sandwich generation, & more.
Do you struggle to ask for help, or say what you want? Do you wonder what life could be like if you stopped yielding, but feel ashamed or guilty for wanting more? Maybe you feel stressed, overwhelmed, powerless, or can’t stop blaming yourself. Perhaps your self-esteem needs work, or you can’t find the courage to say what you truly feel. What if I told you, I might be able to help? For years I’ve been supporting people with these issues and more. I specialize in relationship issues, communication, self-esteem, codependent parents, individualization/differentiation, empowerment, self-acceptance, sandwich generation, & more.
Leena Richman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Castro Valley, CA 94552 (Online Only)
If you’re constantly overloading your schedule to stay productive, minimizing your challenges and contributions, struggling with a harsh inner critic and perfectionism, and using binge-watching TV and social media to escape your overwhelm, you're not alone. Together, we can identify the root causes of your stress, develop healthier coping strategies, improve communication in your relationships, boost your self-confidence, and cultivate self-compassion.
If you’re constantly overloading your schedule to stay productive, minimizing your challenges and contributions, struggling with a harsh inner critic and perfectionism, and using binge-watching TV and social media to escape your overwhelm, you're not alone. Together, we can identify the root causes of your stress, develop healthier coping strategies, improve communication in your relationships, boost your self-confidence, and cultivate self-compassion.
Lucrecia Bunn-Rubio
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Not accepting new clients
Discover a path to healing and reclaiming joy. If you're grappling with persistent sadness, a sense of hopelessness, or finding even the simplest tasks overwhelming, know that you're not alone. Anxiety creeping in around social settings, work, or school? Your struggles are valid, and the journey to understanding begins here. Taking this step is powerful, and therapy can provide the space you need to explore your thoughts and emotions, embarking on a healing journey. My focus is on guiding adolescents, adults, couples, and families toward brighter days. Let's work together on your path to reclaiming a newfound well-being.
Discover a path to healing and reclaiming joy. If you're grappling with persistent sadness, a sense of hopelessness, or finding even the simplest tasks overwhelming, know that you're not alone. Anxiety creeping in around social settings, work, or school? Your struggles are valid, and the journey to understanding begins here. Taking this step is powerful, and therapy can provide the space you need to explore your thoughts and emotions, embarking on a healing journey. My focus is on guiding adolescents, adults, couples, and families toward brighter days. Let's work together on your path to reclaiming a newfound well-being.
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I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, fluent in both English and Spanish, dedicated to fostering positive change through the lens of counseling psychology. With over 8 years of professional experience, and driven by a genuine desire to make a difference, I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of their lives, fostering growth, resilience, and meaningful connections.
I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, fluent in both English and Spanish, dedicated to fostering positive change through the lens of counseling psychology. With over 8 years of professional experience, and driven by a genuine desire to make a difference, I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of their lives, fostering growth, resilience, and meaningful connections.
Hello all. My name is Taiann Knetge, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my Master of Social Work from California State University Northridge, and I also have an undergraduate degree in Human Services. I have experience working with individuals with chronic mental illness, including eating disorders, psychotic disorders, and other co-occurring disorders. I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Dialectical behavior therapy, and I am also trained in motivational interviewing and Interpersonal psychotherapy.
Hello all. My name is Taiann Knetge, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my Master of Social Work from California State University Northridge, and I also have an undergraduate degree in Human Services. I have experience working with individuals with chronic mental illness, including eating disorders, psychotic disorders, and other co-occurring disorders. I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Dialectical behavior therapy, and I am also trained in motivational interviewing and Interpersonal psychotherapy.
Whether sitting with individuals or partners, I am here to remind you of what you already know but might have forgotten: you are enough. Many clients find their way to me because they want to work through challenges related to their identity, acculturation, sexuality, gender expression, relationship formation, and early traumas. My identities as a queer, non-monogamous, sex- and kink-positive, immigrant woman tend to attract potential clients who share some of these positionalities.
Whether sitting with individuals or partners, I am here to remind you of what you already know but might have forgotten: you are enough. Many clients find their way to me because they want to work through challenges related to their identity, acculturation, sexuality, gender expression, relationship formation, and early traumas. My identities as a queer, non-monogamous, sex- and kink-positive, immigrant woman tend to attract potential clients who share some of these positionalities.
