Therapists in Contra Costa County, CA
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Beyond knowing a therapist has degrees and a license, a list of credentials do not matter much in your choosing. Therapy is more art than science. Nor may you be impressed with a long series of my professional accomplishments. What you want to know is: Can I stop the pain? Can I make your depression and anxiety go away? Can I fix your relationship or career problem? The answer is: No, I cannot. But together we can. If you will bring the motivation and some willingness to trust I will bring knowledge and the ability to shift things. And perhaps, with the help of an unseen grace, together we can heal the hurt and find a solution.
Beyond knowing a therapist has degrees and a license, a list of credentials do not matter much in your choosing. Therapy is more art than science. Nor may you be impressed with a long series of my professional accomplishments. What you want to know is: Can I stop the pain? Can I make your depression and anxiety go away? Can I fix your relationship or career problem? The answer is: No, I cannot. But together we can. If you will bring the motivation and some willingness to trust I will bring knowledge and the ability to shift things. And perhaps, with the help of an unseen grace, together we can heal the hurt and find a solution.
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My name is Areli Balvaneda, LMFT 105678. I work under the CBT, DBT, and Interpersonal therapy models. My approach to therapy is based on compassion. Relinquishing the idea that we are meant to be perfect and how more importantly, how our lack of perfection makes us human. Currently, I work with young adults to middle age adults. Addressing childhood trauma, depression, and anxiety. My communication style is compassionate and direct. My approach has helped my clients work through their challenges and not around them.
My name is Areli Balvaneda, LMFT 105678. I work under the CBT, DBT, and Interpersonal therapy models. My approach to therapy is based on compassion. Relinquishing the idea that we are meant to be perfect and how more importantly, how our lack of perfection makes us human. Currently, I work with young adults to middle age adults. Addressing childhood trauma, depression, and anxiety. My communication style is compassionate and direct. My approach has helped my clients work through their challenges and not around them.
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Dedicating much of my clinical work to helping adolescents, young adults, adults, and families, I have experience providing individual therapy for all ages and groups, including pre-marital work. I assist clients coping with stress, anxiety, depression, abuse, trauma, marital and relationship issues, loss, eating disorders, oppositional behavior, life-skills work, adoptions/foster care, parenting issues, sexual identification struggles, and any life changes. I am passionate about helping my clients turn difficult experiences into opportunities for growth. I understand that stressful situations can be overwhelming.
Dedicating much of my clinical work to helping adolescents, young adults, adults, and families, I have experience providing individual therapy for all ages and groups, including pre-marital work. I assist clients coping with stress, anxiety, depression, abuse, trauma, marital and relationship issues, loss, eating disorders, oppositional behavior, life-skills work, adoptions/foster care, parenting issues, sexual identification struggles, and any life changes. I am passionate about helping my clients turn difficult experiences into opportunities for growth. I understand that stressful situations can be overwhelming.
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Hello there! My name is Tanya. I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker who is very passionate about helping to support my clients through challenges and coming out on the other side so that they can experience healing and growth.
Hello there! My name is Tanya. I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker who is very passionate about helping to support my clients through challenges and coming out on the other side so that they can experience healing and growth.
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My name is Jackie Agboke and I'm a LCSW who has been in the field for about 10 years. As a compassionate therapist who is committed to your healing process, I will support you in developing your authentic self by challenging beliefs that are holding you back and identifying ways to move forward. My experience includes working with people who live with anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, and interpersonal conflict. I use an ecclectic, client-centered approach in therapy. I am trauma informed in my practice and use aspects of attachment theory and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
My name is Jackie Agboke and I'm a LCSW who has been in the field for about 10 years. As a compassionate therapist who is committed to your healing process, I will support you in developing your authentic self by challenging beliefs that are holding you back and identifying ways to move forward. My experience includes working with people who live with anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, and interpersonal conflict. I use an ecclectic, client-centered approach in therapy. I am trauma informed in my practice and use aspects of attachment theory and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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Mariela Hernandez, LCSW, MPH I am a bilingual first generation Latinx therapist with a passion for connection. I hope to help heal generational trauma, teach concrete tools for coping with life’s challenges, and help you feel seen and heard.
Mariela Hernandez, LCSW, MPH I am a bilingual first generation Latinx therapist with a passion for connection. I hope to help heal generational trauma, teach concrete tools for coping with life’s challenges, and help you feel seen and heard.
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My hope is to create a supportive space for my clients to heal and grow. As a South Asian American, with extensive experience in compassionate care for diverse populations, I aim to foster an environment where you can explore both strengths and challenges. My ultimate objective is to empower you to navigate life's stress and complexities, facilitating lasting positive changes.
My hope is to create a supportive space for my clients to heal and grow. As a South Asian American, with extensive experience in compassionate care for diverse populations, I aim to foster an environment where you can explore both strengths and challenges. My ultimate objective is to empower you to navigate life's stress and complexities, facilitating lasting positive changes.
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Cynthia Glasgow, LMFT (41605). I believe that it is important for each of us to feel understood, valued, and recognized. I also believe that your therapy is your process, which I hope to be a helpful part of as we identify your strengths and possibilities to create positive and meaningful experiences. My goal is to assist you in getting to where you want to be by starting where you are.
Cynthia Glasgow, LMFT (41605). I believe that it is important for each of us to feel understood, valued, and recognized. I also believe that your therapy is your process, which I hope to be a helpful part of as we identify your strengths and possibilities to create positive and meaningful experiences. My goal is to assist you in getting to where you want to be by starting where you are.
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Hi, Hola, I am a LatinX therapist who has an extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced traumatic injuries. By providing clinical expertise, training, education and evidence base practices such as TFCBT, CBT and seeking safety. I learned that you don’t have to heal on your own. The power of a therapeutic alliance can provide you that safe space, a voice, guidance and beak cycles. That will allow you to grow and transform your life.
Hi, Hola, I am a LatinX therapist who has an extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced traumatic injuries. By providing clinical expertise, training, education and evidence base practices such as TFCBT, CBT and seeking safety. I learned that you don’t have to heal on your own. The power of a therapeutic alliance can provide you that safe space, a voice, guidance and beak cycles. That will allow you to grow and transform your life.
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With more than 20 years experience as a psychologist in diverse settings, I gained valuable clinical work experience and improved my mastery of psychotherapy. I continue to enhance my skills on a variety of evidence-based therapy techniques. Working with a diverse group of clientele brings me a sense of fulfillment and reward. I believe that active listening, understanding, providing empathy and showing genuine compassion, walking with someone in their path to recovery/healing are ways that one can achieve a sense of awareness and clarity, then eventually find a balance between change and acceptance.
With more than 20 years experience as a psychologist in diverse settings, I gained valuable clinical work experience and improved my mastery of psychotherapy. I continue to enhance my skills on a variety of evidence-based therapy techniques. Working with a diverse group of clientele brings me a sense of fulfillment and reward. I believe that active listening, understanding, providing empathy and showing genuine compassion, walking with someone in their path to recovery/healing are ways that one can achieve a sense of awareness and clarity, then eventually find a balance between change and acceptance.
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Christopher T Hubbard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Ramon, CA 94583 (Online Only)
I walk alongside people and help them make the adjustments they want to see in their lives through curiosity, compassion, and collaboration.
I walk alongside people and help them make the adjustments they want to see in their lives through curiosity, compassion, and collaboration.
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Are you trying to recover after an affair? Do you feel disconnected from your partner? Are you struggling to re-establish the passion in your relationship/marriage? Or are you feeling like you’re the only one working on your marriage/relationship? Do relationships seem to never work out for you? Perhaps you are grieving the loss of a relationship or have found yourself avoiding dating for a while. I specialize working with couples and also individuals who are not currently in intimate relationships. Those clients are either struggling to find healthy relationships or are fearful of attracting unhealthy partners.
Are you trying to recover after an affair? Do you feel disconnected from your partner? Are you struggling to re-establish the passion in your relationship/marriage? Or are you feeling like you’re the only one working on your marriage/relationship? Do relationships seem to never work out for you? Perhaps you are grieving the loss of a relationship or have found yourself avoiding dating for a while. I specialize working with couples and also individuals who are not currently in intimate relationships. Those clients are either struggling to find healthy relationships or are fearful of attracting unhealthy partners.
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My name is Nicole Starr and I thank you for reading my profile! I have worked as a therapist for over 20 years, and my goal is to help you see things in a new/different way; to help you find a fulfilling relationship with yourself first and with others. To help you explore perspectives that may bring some relief to the pressures of being the best version of yourself in an ever-changing world. To offer support and insight as you seek a higher level of living while crafting and creating a balanced and healthy whole person.
My name is Nicole Starr and I thank you for reading my profile! I have worked as a therapist for over 20 years, and my goal is to help you see things in a new/different way; to help you find a fulfilling relationship with yourself first and with others. To help you explore perspectives that may bring some relief to the pressures of being the best version of yourself in an ever-changing world. To offer support and insight as you seek a higher level of living while crafting and creating a balanced and healthy whole person.
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Welcome! Hola! As a therapist, I am passionate about creating a safe, warm space where we can lay the foundation for growth and healing. My practice embodies kindness, openness, and respect that incorporates a holistic approach to your well-being. I believe in a client-centered approach and utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities that align with your own individual needs.
Welcome! Hola! As a therapist, I am passionate about creating a safe, warm space where we can lay the foundation for growth and healing. My practice embodies kindness, openness, and respect that incorporates a holistic approach to your well-being. I believe in a client-centered approach and utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities that align with your own individual needs.
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My name is Brandy Smith, LCSW, LICSW. I am a Clinical Social Worker licensed to practice independently in both California and Rhode Island. I work with individuals who have experienced trauma, PTSD, depression, panic disorder, anxiety, or chronic low self-esteem. I am a United States Veteran and have special expertise in working with Active-Duty Military and Veterans. I am a client centered therapist who uses an integrative approach. I pull from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness techniques, DBT Skills, and EMDR to best support you.
My name is Brandy Smith, LCSW, LICSW. I am a Clinical Social Worker licensed to practice independently in both California and Rhode Island. I work with individuals who have experienced trauma, PTSD, depression, panic disorder, anxiety, or chronic low self-esteem. I am a United States Veteran and have special expertise in working with Active-Duty Military and Veterans. I am a client centered therapist who uses an integrative approach. I pull from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness techniques, DBT Skills, and EMDR to best support you.
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Hi There! My name is Cerise, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in the Long Beach, California, area, working with clients via telehealth. I work with Children, Youth, and Families utilizing faith-based beliefs and values, improving communication, processing childhood trauma, and strengthening self-esteem/positive self-image. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. My client population is a specialty focus. I believe that my style and approach are a good fit for tweens, teens, and adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures.
Hi There! My name is Cerise, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in the Long Beach, California, area, working with clients via telehealth. I work with Children, Youth, and Families utilizing faith-based beliefs and values, improving communication, processing childhood trauma, and strengthening self-esteem/positive self-image. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. My client population is a specialty focus. I believe that my style and approach are a good fit for tweens, teens, and adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures.
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My name is Samantha Jacquin and I am an LCSW from Los Angeles, California. I have a passion for helping others achieve balance in their lives and create a space to share their feelings.
My name is Samantha Jacquin and I am an LCSW from Los Angeles, California. I have a passion for helping others achieve balance in their lives and create a space to share their feelings.
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Jean Kasha
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
I bring the best of both worlds-- over 25 years experience as a psychotherapist, expert in the areas of treating depression, addiction and trauma and a Success and Performance Coach skilled in the latest strategies and techniques for motivation and change. I am able to take what appears to be an obstacle and turn it into a means of building emotional muscle. Obstacles will happen but it is the meaning we give to events that makes all the difference. I have a background in performance art and currently utilize mindfulness as a tool to assist clients in their lives.
I bring the best of both worlds-- over 25 years experience as a psychotherapist, expert in the areas of treating depression, addiction and trauma and a Success and Performance Coach skilled in the latest strategies and techniques for motivation and change. I am able to take what appears to be an obstacle and turn it into a means of building emotional muscle. Obstacles will happen but it is the meaning we give to events that makes all the difference. I have a background in performance art and currently utilize mindfulness as a tool to assist clients in their lives.
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Hello, I'm Dr. Kevin Jablonski, a psychologist specializing in clinical, health, and trauma psychology with over 25 years in practice. Much of my current practice focuses on addressing loneliness, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship challenges. My therapeutic approach is person-centered and evidence-based. I primarily use mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral, and acceptance commitment techniques. I'm dedicated to crafting a therapeutic partnership that honors your unique journey toward healing and personal growth, and I strive to impart my unwavering hopefulness and optimism to you.
Hello, I'm Dr. Kevin Jablonski, a psychologist specializing in clinical, health, and trauma psychology with over 25 years in practice. Much of my current practice focuses on addressing loneliness, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship challenges. My therapeutic approach is person-centered and evidence-based. I primarily use mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral, and acceptance commitment techniques. I'm dedicated to crafting a therapeutic partnership that honors your unique journey toward healing and personal growth, and I strive to impart my unwavering hopefulness and optimism to you.
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Micaela Maria Vicuna
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
It’s hard to be human. There are no manuals on how to deal with our thoughts and emotions. Sitting with vulnerability can be scary and uncomfortable. As a Client-Centered clinician I plan to meet you in the here and now and help get you to where you want to be in a holistically happy and healthy manner. We all could use a bit of guidance, and at times, a push in the right direction.
It’s hard to be human. There are no manuals on how to deal with our thoughts and emotions. Sitting with vulnerability can be scary and uncomfortable. As a Client-Centered clinician I plan to meet you in the here and now and help get you to where you want to be in a holistically happy and healthy manner. We all could use a bit of guidance, and at times, a push in the right direction.