In Person Therapists in Contra Costa County, CA
![Photo of Diana L Jones - A Step Forward Inc., Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4186d872-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
About Us - We are an incorporated psychotherapy group practice established in 1985. We specialize in working with children, adults, families who are dealing with issues of sexual abuse and/or other forms of trauma. We also provide co-parenting, custody evaluation, forensic evaluation, family reunification, and general psychotherapy services, including couples counseling.
About Us - We are an incorporated psychotherapy group practice established in 1985. We specialize in working with children, adults, families who are dealing with issues of sexual abuse and/or other forms of trauma. We also provide co-parenting, custody evaluation, forensic evaluation, family reunification, and general psychotherapy services, including couples counseling.
![Photo of Ruth A Greenberg, MS, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3beeda58-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Conflicts in our relationships, parenting hurdles, stress, loneliness, grief, and old emotional wounds can block us from fully enjoying our lives and our loves. With warmth and humor, I actively guide and support clients to reach their therapeutic goals. As a certified Emotionally Focused Therapist I am highly skilled at assisting couples to identify the patten of communication that keeps them stuck, explore its roots, normalize it, and transform it so that each person can reach for the other in a new, more heartfelt way.
Conflicts in our relationships, parenting hurdles, stress, loneliness, grief, and old emotional wounds can block us from fully enjoying our lives and our loves. With warmth and humor, I actively guide and support clients to reach their therapeutic goals. As a certified Emotionally Focused Therapist I am highly skilled at assisting couples to identify the patten of communication that keeps them stuck, explore its roots, normalize it, and transform it so that each person can reach for the other in a new, more heartfelt way.
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Northern California Family Center serves adults & children seeking affordable psychotherapy based on their ability to pay (Sliding scale, based on income). Our staff works with people of all ages struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma histories, relationship issues, couples and family therapy. We are able to provide sliding scale treatment by utilizing our ACSW clinicians who are working on finishing their hours to be fully licensed therapists. All staff are supervised weekly by a licensed therapist with over 25 years experience. We provide in- person therapy in our Walnut Creek office and also provide telehealth.
Northern California Family Center serves adults & children seeking affordable psychotherapy based on their ability to pay (Sliding scale, based on income). Our staff works with people of all ages struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma histories, relationship issues, couples and family therapy. We are able to provide sliding scale treatment by utilizing our ACSW clinicians who are working on finishing their hours to be fully licensed therapists. All staff are supervised weekly by a licensed therapist with over 25 years experience. We provide in- person therapy in our Walnut Creek office and also provide telehealth.
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Pathway Therapy Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT-S
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
At Pathway Therapy Center we help individuals and couples repair find recovery from sex and pornography addiction. Is your relationship in crisis because of a recent discovery? Have you just found out about your partner's affair or betrayal? Do you have a problem with a process addiction such as video gaming or compulsive spending? We are here to help with a team of expertly trained clinicians who specialize in helping those dealing with sexually addictive patterns and other process addictions. Further we have specialists who help partners deal with the impacts of having discovered that their relationship was not what they once thought it was.
At Pathway Therapy Center we help individuals and couples repair find recovery from sex and pornography addiction. Is your relationship in crisis because of a recent discovery? Have you just found out about your partner's affair or betrayal? Do you have a problem with a process addiction such as video gaming or compulsive spending? We are here to help with a team of expertly trained clinicians who specialize in helping those dealing with sexually addictive patterns and other process addictions. Further we have specialists who help partners deal with the impacts of having discovered that their relationship was not what they once thought it was.
![Photo of Sorrenta Chantel Stuart, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b79f30f8-2afd-465e-95cd-f6bfc9615465/1/320x400.jpeg)
Sorrenta Chantel Stuart
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Are you feeling tired, overwhelmed, worried or just not yourself? As a seasoned clinician I help you navigate the heaviness that blocks your growth. Do you miss parts of yourself and tend to live in your mind? If you just want to feel better, and don’t know the why, let’s talk, let’s find a way together. You are smart, successful, busy, yet just not feeling right. That’s ok. You want to feel better because it’s too overwhelming. I can help - Mind, body, and soul. Licensed to supervise interns.
Are you feeling tired, overwhelmed, worried or just not yourself? As a seasoned clinician I help you navigate the heaviness that blocks your growth. Do you miss parts of yourself and tend to live in your mind? If you just want to feel better, and don’t know the why, let’s talk, let’s find a way together. You are smart, successful, busy, yet just not feeling right. That’s ok. You want to feel better because it’s too overwhelming. I can help - Mind, body, and soul. Licensed to supervise interns.
![Photo of Ashley Bascherini, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b9a53c55-80eb-452a-afd3-d85b3ffe5d38/3/320x400.jpeg)
Thank you for your interest in my practice! I offer my support to people from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations. I have a focus on clients who are going through large transitions or grief, deal with anxiety and depression, who have experienced trauma and PTSD, and are over all looking to discover their life’s course. A genuine relationship is at the root of my practice. My hope is that my clients feel they can enter the therapy room as their authentic selves and that they feel an authentic person is also sitting in front of them.
Thank you for your interest in my practice! I offer my support to people from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations. I have a focus on clients who are going through large transitions or grief, deal with anxiety and depression, who have experienced trauma and PTSD, and are over all looking to discover their life’s course. A genuine relationship is at the root of my practice. My hope is that my clients feel they can enter the therapy room as their authentic selves and that they feel an authentic person is also sitting in front of them.
![Photo of Amy McClelland, AMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0feca8aa-6cb8-47dd-a007-19f7e3edd3c2/2/320x400.jpeg)
Amy McClelland
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Antioch, CA 94531
Is life overwhelming? Has your spark of enthusiasm dimmed downed or are you just looking for some small tips to help with personal changes to better support yourself? I am here to meet you where you are. Life can often change and having the support to navigate that can make a world of difference. I provide a compassionate yet, gently direct approach of supporting while exercising active listening skills. I enjoy being a listening ear and most of all helping you navigate to bring your vitality back into your life.
Is life overwhelming? Has your spark of enthusiasm dimmed downed or are you just looking for some small tips to help with personal changes to better support yourself? I am here to meet you where you are. Life can often change and having the support to navigate that can make a world of difference. I provide a compassionate yet, gently direct approach of supporting while exercising active listening skills. I enjoy being a listening ear and most of all helping you navigate to bring your vitality back into your life.
![Photo of Loren Eliot Pedersen, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c9f169d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I enjoy working with clients of all ages and gender to help them learn to cope with their unique psychological, emotional, and physical problems. I am trained in clinical psychology and psychoanalysis as well as in psychosomatics so I am able to treat a wide spectrum of disorders. I tailor my approach to the specific needs of the client rather than trying to make the client fit into a particular theoretical model or to work in a predetermined treatment modality.
I enjoy working with clients of all ages and gender to help them learn to cope with their unique psychological, emotional, and physical problems. I am trained in clinical psychology and psychoanalysis as well as in psychosomatics so I am able to treat a wide spectrum of disorders. I tailor my approach to the specific needs of the client rather than trying to make the client fit into a particular theoretical model or to work in a predetermined treatment modality.
![Photo of Paul Ginocchio, MFT, CSAT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/92ca189e-5e0b-4919-aad9-d3ad7f004ebb/2/320x400.jpeg)
I appreciate helping individuals and couples that just want to live better lives, have deeper relationships, and find more joy in day to day living. Life can be tough. Good therapy offers support, a place to be heard, guidance, and sometimes a place to hear truths that you may not want to hear, but need to hear. I offer a supportive and direct approach to those needing help with sex and relationship issues, anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma, and addictions. I also have a special spot in my heart to support those who have dealt with loss, whether recently or many years ago. Therapy is a space to adapt, stretch, and grow.
I appreciate helping individuals and couples that just want to live better lives, have deeper relationships, and find more joy in day to day living. Life can be tough. Good therapy offers support, a place to be heard, guidance, and sometimes a place to hear truths that you may not want to hear, but need to hear. I offer a supportive and direct approach to those needing help with sex and relationship issues, anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma, and addictions. I also have a special spot in my heart to support those who have dealt with loss, whether recently or many years ago. Therapy is a space to adapt, stretch, and grow.
![Photo of Valorie de Leña, MA, MFT, SEP, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/496c2690-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Our pursuit of a good life can be deeply affected by the current world situations. We may be struggling not only in our personal lives but also by difficult worldly events such as climate change, the economy, retirement, health care and many more. When the world doesn't feel safe, it's more difficult to tolerate the emotions, sensations, and thoughts arising inside of us, making us turn toward old coping mechanisms This will not heal us. We need to build the confidence to be with and understand our inner experiences no matter what! This is our pathway to truly heal and live a more peaceful and meaningful life in the world.
Our pursuit of a good life can be deeply affected by the current world situations. We may be struggling not only in our personal lives but also by difficult worldly events such as climate change, the economy, retirement, health care and many more. When the world doesn't feel safe, it's more difficult to tolerate the emotions, sensations, and thoughts arising inside of us, making us turn toward old coping mechanisms This will not heal us. We need to build the confidence to be with and understand our inner experiences no matter what! This is our pathway to truly heal and live a more peaceful and meaningful life in the world.
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Alethea Gard'ner, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction have a way of taking over our lives, leaving no room to experience joy. I'm here to help. Change is often scary and hard, but in a safe, therapeutic partnership, it becomes possible. By creating an empathetic and supportive environment, we're able to refocus your energy so you can rediscover yourself, achieve lasting relief, and ultimately embrace more opportunities to experience joy and fulfillment.
Stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction have a way of taking over our lives, leaving no room to experience joy. I'm here to help. Change is often scary and hard, but in a safe, therapeutic partnership, it becomes possible. By creating an empathetic and supportive environment, we're able to refocus your energy so you can rediscover yourself, achieve lasting relief, and ultimately embrace more opportunities to experience joy and fulfillment.
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Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
Tired of searching for support? Offering healing in the places that make life challenging is our passion. You deserve the support as an individual, couple, and family to feel strengthened and empowered to live a fulfilling life. Life is challenging and it can be difficult to find the support you need. We are here to offer individualized help to empower you on your path to wholeness. We are a passionate group of therapists who seek a wide range of trainings and specialties to offer a specialized service to each of our clients.
Tired of searching for support? Offering healing in the places that make life challenging is our passion. You deserve the support as an individual, couple, and family to feel strengthened and empowered to live a fulfilling life. Life is challenging and it can be difficult to find the support you need. We are here to offer individualized help to empower you on your path to wholeness. We are a passionate group of therapists who seek a wide range of trainings and specialties to offer a specialized service to each of our clients.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Concord, CA 94520
We are a boutique group practice that prioritizes quality and outcome-based counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. We offer effective, individualized, and quality care. We strive to provide neutral, nonjudgmental, supportive counseling and believe in the journey of healing through therapy. Our expertise in various disciplines makes for a deep and engaging treatment experience that goes beyond intellectual insight. We help our clients reconnect with their inherent strengths & resilience, navigate through life obstacles, conquer their fears, alter self-defeating patterns, and successfully reach their goals.
We are a boutique group practice that prioritizes quality and outcome-based counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. We offer effective, individualized, and quality care. We strive to provide neutral, nonjudgmental, supportive counseling and believe in the journey of healing through therapy. Our expertise in various disciplines makes for a deep and engaging treatment experience that goes beyond intellectual insight. We help our clients reconnect with their inherent strengths & resilience, navigate through life obstacles, conquer their fears, alter self-defeating patterns, and successfully reach their goals.
![Photo of Michelle Fickling Gherlone, MA, LEP, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/12fdebdf-7603-4b9e-82eb-784a052f9178/1/320x400.jpeg)
Michelle Fickling Gherlone
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LEP, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Danville, CA 94526
Are you looking for a professional who can provide both expert psycho-educational assessments and therapeutic guidance for your child? Meet Michelle, a dedicated practitioner who brings a wealth of experience in assessments and holds a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). With her unique blend of skills, Michelle offers personalized care to address your child's individual academic and emotional needs. Partner with Michelle to unlock your child's full potential.
Are you looking for a professional who can provide both expert psycho-educational assessments and therapeutic guidance for your child? Meet Michelle, a dedicated practitioner who brings a wealth of experience in assessments and holds a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). With her unique blend of skills, Michelle offers personalized care to address your child's individual academic and emotional needs. Partner with Michelle to unlock your child's full potential.
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At Amen Clinics, we offer the highest level of psychiatric care with targeted treatment plans customized to our patient’s specific situation, using the least toxic, most effective methods. We are unique from the way traditional psychiatry is practiced because we look at the organ we treat through the use of SPECT (single-photon emission computed tomography) imaging. All of the practitioners at the nationwide Amen Clinics locations are board certified and have been personally handpicked and trained by Dr. Amen in his method.
At Amen Clinics, we offer the highest level of psychiatric care with targeted treatment plans customized to our patient’s specific situation, using the least toxic, most effective methods. We are unique from the way traditional psychiatry is practiced because we look at the organ we treat through the use of SPECT (single-photon emission computed tomography) imaging. All of the practitioners at the nationwide Amen Clinics locations are board certified and have been personally handpicked and trained by Dr. Amen in his method.
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I work with adults, couples and families - and what remains consistent is the thread of hope we each have to be better, to do better, to feel better. We inherently possess that capacity and therapy can bring about positive transformation. Through therapy and assessment I determine strengths, target goals and anticipated challenges. Collaboratively, we create and execute a customized treatment plan.
I work with adults, couples and families - and what remains consistent is the thread of hope we each have to be better, to do better, to feel better. We inherently possess that capacity and therapy can bring about positive transformation. Through therapy and assessment I determine strengths, target goals and anticipated challenges. Collaboratively, we create and execute a customized treatment plan.
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Taking the step to reach out for help and support can be frightening and overwhelming, we commend you for making the move to take care of yourself. At our practice we provide care for individuals, couples, and families that present with a variety of struggles. We want to help you find understanding, growth, and balance in the complex lives we lead in today’s world. Life and relationships can be messy and complicated, we want to help you make sense of this and learn about yourself through the process.
Taking the step to reach out for help and support can be frightening and overwhelming, we commend you for making the move to take care of yourself. At our practice we provide care for individuals, couples, and families that present with a variety of struggles. We want to help you find understanding, growth, and balance in the complex lives we lead in today’s world. Life and relationships can be messy and complicated, we want to help you make sense of this and learn about yourself through the process.
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I have dedicated my career to helping children, adolescents, and adults experiencing emotional and behavioral mental health challenges. I specialize in treating child and adolescent Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Conduct Disorder (CD), Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD), anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, and depression. I am a researcher/clinician, having worked at UC Berkeley for a number of years. Thus, I believe in a research-informed assessment and therapy process.
I have dedicated my career to helping children, adolescents, and adults experiencing emotional and behavioral mental health challenges. I specialize in treating child and adolescent Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Conduct Disorder (CD), Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD), anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, and depression. I am a researcher/clinician, having worked at UC Berkeley for a number of years. Thus, I believe in a research-informed assessment and therapy process.
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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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Draven Garrett
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
I can't imagine getting much out of only hearing “uh-huh" or the overly used, “how does that make you feel?”. Therapy is most effective when it's a conversation. Occasional use of humor and swearing can help create an uncensored and honest therapeutic relationship. I work well with people who experience anxiety, depression, or those who are having a difficult time connecting and communicating with their partner(s). Patterns are difficult to break whether they are behavioral or having the same conversations over and over again; I’m here to help break and establish a new pattern.
I can't imagine getting much out of only hearing “uh-huh" or the overly used, “how does that make you feel?”. Therapy is most effective when it's a conversation. Occasional use of humor and swearing can help create an uncensored and honest therapeutic relationship. I work well with people who experience anxiety, depression, or those who are having a difficult time connecting and communicating with their partner(s). Patterns are difficult to break whether they are behavioral or having the same conversations over and over again; I’m here to help break and establish a new pattern.