Therapists in Contra Costa County, CA

I utilize an eclectic approach, meaning various theoretical framework models depending on the presentation of the patient's concerns and method of coping as it relates to depression, substance use, and sexual orientation concerns. I typically work with adults ages 18 to 65 who struggle with depression, substance use, and concerns regarding sexual orientation.

Alexander Largaespada is a dedicated marriage and family therapist with a passion for helping individuals, couples, and families navigate challenges and cultivate healthier relationships. With a compassionate and client-centered approach, Alexander strives to create a safe and supportive space for his clients to explore their emotions, improve communication, and build stronger connections.

My name is William Martinez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I bring 20 years of experience working with individuals who are either experiencing pain or are feeling "stuck." My approach consists of working alongside you to help you overcome difficult periods in life. I do this through the use of evidence-based, yet realistic and practical approaches that will help you on your path to reaching your long-term goals.

Hello! My name is Amanda Stransky and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. Our mental health declines when we feel we no longer have a choice in our lives, and we can work together to change that. I have experience working with military and law enforcement as well as young adults working through career and other life transitions while redefining who they are and who they want to become. I work with military folks, both active duty and retired, that are looking to manage workplace stress, career transitions, and relationship issues.

Hello, my name is Sabrina Brown, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I believe that the first step in any change is being able to recognize the issue. With my approach to therapy, we will work together to activate the change you want to see. I create a safe space for us to communicate by being mindful and aware of tone, body language, and openness. I was interested in therapy because I wanted to make an impact in people's lives. I like to allow my clients to use the autonomy of creating goals for themselves while encouraging and guiding the client.

My name is Oreta Draper, and I have been practicing as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over twenty years who enjoys helping others. I have many years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults struggling with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transition, relational problems, and substance usage through various treatment modalities. Over the years, I have found that everyone can use some help with processing challenges that may be going on in their life, where additional support may be needed to take steps towards their healing journey.

I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for over a decade. I take great pride in restoring hope and optimism in my clients, thus empowering them to improve their life as they see fit. I provide service that is in partnership with you as a client. I am committed to developing a consistent treatment plan that focuses on your specific goals and outcomes.

Hello, my name is Yahsemin Lennan. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am committed to working with couples, individuals, and young adults who are facing some of life’s challenges and are experiencing conflict in their relationships. I have experience working with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, anger, and trauma. My approach to therapy is individualized to meet your needs. I draw from person-centered, cognitive behavioral, emotionally focused, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and the Gottman Method. In addition, I utilize brainspotting.

Juan C Perez, Psy.D, a licensed clinical psychologist who has almost 20 years as a psychotherapist helping people make changes in their lifestyle that involve addictions, traumatic-based anxieties, medical psychological issues, and difficulties dealing with life demands. I am a neuropsychologically trained, dynamic therapist, who helps people better understand and change dysfunctional and self-defeating behaviors via cognitive behavioral and reality-based therapies,

Hi! My name is Jackie Rivera and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I love working with individuals to help them overcome obstacles and life events that might have them feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and incapable with feelings of hopelessness, restlessness, grief, and more. Let's connect to be able to start working on your recovery today. I work well with folks who are struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, difficulty with regulating emotions, relationship issues, grief, problems in the workplace, imposter syndrome, adjustment disorders, and more.

I am Jim Carr, my style of therapy is eclectic, but mainly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My goal is to help to you to overcome struggles that have kept you from enjoying your life. I have been mainly working with men and men's issues, but also work with couples. I am fairly eclectic in my approach. I am trained in a variety of modalities, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as Trauma Focused CBT. I am also certified in DBT. I am supportive but also maintain firm boundaries. I want clients to know that they are accepted totally for who they are and accepting of their struggles.

Hi! My name is Vanessa Arreola, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW116088). I am prepared to provide you with a safe place to explore your emotions, thoughts, and experiences, in order to foster resilience and cultivate a sense of inner peace. I typically work with adolescents and young adults experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression. I also help clients experiencing grief and loss. It is not uncommon for me to work with clients to help bridge communicate gaps and foster/restore a healthy relationship.

Each client I have worked with has unique strengths that I have used to create a plan to address their concerns. It might be hard to see that you have strengths right now, but I'm confident that I can help you see strengths within yourself. As we move along the healing process and improve areas in our lives, sometimes we may feel challenged or unsure. I enjoy helping my clients visualize the future they want and then take steps to seize that future with small, attainable steps that lead to progress and positive outcomes.

My name is Casandra Oyeka and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, bipolar, and schizophrenia treatment using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support my clients in reaching their goals and promote a healthy mind, body, and soul.

Hi, I'm Dr. Lori Pasion-Gonzales, and I'm a clinical psychologist in California, where I've been licensed for 30 years. I work almost exclusively via telehealth so that I can be available to people throughout California. Over the years, I found that I work best with people who are experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, stress and sleep issues, and relationship difficulties. If we work together you can expect compassion, skill, and a sense of humor. My basic approach is from a Cognitive Behavioral perspective, but I have a number of tools to help you on your journey.

Mrs. Gilpin is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who resides and practices in the state of California (LPCC4154). Mrs. Gilpin received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, and a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology. Labrini attended Roger Williams University in Rhode Island and later moved to California in 2017, where she became licensed as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Certified Case Manager (CCM).

Hello, my name is Vicki Matthews and, I am an M.A. LPCC dual licensed in CA and NM. I focus on guiding my child, teen, and adult clients to be their own agents of change, catering to their needs, and meeting my clients where they are at in life. I focus on realistic and attainable goals working together with my clients to achieve therapeutic wellness, towards improving their daily functioning. My goal is to be a part of the curative process for all my clients.

Welcome! My name is Pamela Tanis, and I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for the past six years. My approach is warm, compassionate, and supportive, and I hold a safe space for my clients to express themselves as they work through challenges. I tend to use cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts connect to behavior and produce actions. I also use a psychodynamic approach, reality-based therapy, and brief solution-focused. A mix of these modalities helps bring in the focus of challenges to work through.

Hello, my name is Ray Zamudio. I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist since 2008. My approach to therapy is being present with my clients to use my skills and knowledge to provide relief to what is troubling them. The focus areas of my practice are depression, anxiety, anger management, trauma, and LGBTQIA+ issues.