Therapists in Contra Costa County, CA
Tawny Holt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Pablo, CA 94806 (Online Only)
I work with individuals, couples and families using a warm, relational, curious and direct approach. I'm particularly passionate about working with individuals and couples who are also parents. As a parent, are you feeling overwhelmed? Isolated? Disconnected from your former identity? I'm a parent myself-I get it. I help folks reconnect to their internal wisdom, fill their cups, and break intergenerational cycles so they can raise children in alignment with their values with more gentleness toward themselves and their kids. I also work effectively with individuals looking to reparent themselves and heal from relational trauma
I work with individuals, couples and families using a warm, relational, curious and direct approach. I'm particularly passionate about working with individuals and couples who are also parents. As a parent, are you feeling overwhelmed? Isolated? Disconnected from your former identity? I'm a parent myself-I get it. I help folks reconnect to their internal wisdom, fill their cups, and break intergenerational cycles so they can raise children in alignment with their values with more gentleness toward themselves and their kids. I also work effectively with individuals looking to reparent themselves and heal from relational trauma
Sena Weidkamp
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
My practice is centered around addressing the unique needs and experiences of women. Focus areas include but are not limited to, relationships, grief, recovery, aging, sexual health, sexual history and life transitions. I am especially passionate about bringing attention to the often-overlooked mental health aspects of perimenopause and menopause. I feel strongly about ensuring women feel safe, empowered and heard in the therapeutic space. You are so much more than your past, your history, your appearance, or your age. So much more than the messages or the misplaced values of society—and you are absolutely more than enough.
My practice is centered around addressing the unique needs and experiences of women. Focus areas include but are not limited to, relationships, grief, recovery, aging, sexual health, sexual history and life transitions. I am especially passionate about bringing attention to the often-overlooked mental health aspects of perimenopause and menopause. I feel strongly about ensuring women feel safe, empowered and heard in the therapeutic space. You are so much more than your past, your history, your appearance, or your age. So much more than the messages or the misplaced values of society—and you are absolutely more than enough.
We all come with different stories, identities, backgrounds, cultures, and representations of our experiences which make up who we are and how we relate to the people and world around us. Therapy is an opportunity to examine, understand, and process these parts in order to find our place in the world, establish healthy relationships, and feel a sense of joy and satisfaction in life. Whether you're contending with the echoes of childhood trauma, navigating the many realms and layers of identity, or grappling with the weight of anxiety and depression, my therapeutic space is crafted to honor your individuality.
We all come with different stories, identities, backgrounds, cultures, and representations of our experiences which make up who we are and how we relate to the people and world around us. Therapy is an opportunity to examine, understand, and process these parts in order to find our place in the world, establish healthy relationships, and feel a sense of joy and satisfaction in life. Whether you're contending with the echoes of childhood trauma, navigating the many realms and layers of identity, or grappling with the weight of anxiety and depression, my therapeutic space is crafted to honor your individuality.
It’s heartbreaking to see your child struggle. I’m here to help. I support children facing anxiety, behavioral issues, or emotional overwhelm by creating a safe, nurturing space where they feel truly understood. By working closely with parents, I incorporate the entire family into the healing process. I help your child manage emotions, develop positive coping skills, and build lasting confidence. My personalized approach guides them from feeling stuck or misunderstood to feeling empowered and in control. Together, we’ll build resilience that will support them throughout their lifetime.
It’s heartbreaking to see your child struggle. I’m here to help. I support children facing anxiety, behavioral issues, or emotional overwhelm by creating a safe, nurturing space where they feel truly understood. By working closely with parents, I incorporate the entire family into the healing process. I help your child manage emotions, develop positive coping skills, and build lasting confidence. My personalized approach guides them from feeling stuck or misunderstood to feeling empowered and in control. Together, we’ll build resilience that will support them throughout their lifetime.
Brian K Kay
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PhD, MDiv
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Orinda, CA 94563
Most of us hit seasons where we feel stuck, empty, or deeply anxious. My job is to help clients get unstuck and to find a ground of meaning, motivation, and a new vision for healthy relationships. For some clients, therapy is brief and very solution-focused (5-12 sessions), though my preference is to work with clients interested in deeper change, which often requires more time. For many, we explore more deeply their personality structure, the early roots of their relational styles, and the spiritual habits of the heart that often make the difference between thriving and merely surviving. Let's get to work!
Most of us hit seasons where we feel stuck, empty, or deeply anxious. My job is to help clients get unstuck and to find a ground of meaning, motivation, and a new vision for healthy relationships. For some clients, therapy is brief and very solution-focused (5-12 sessions), though my preference is to work with clients interested in deeper change, which often requires more time. For many, we explore more deeply their personality structure, the early roots of their relational styles, and the spiritual habits of the heart that often make the difference between thriving and merely surviving. Let's get to work!
Deborah Tate, LCSW I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. It takes tremendous courage to reach out for support and therapy can be a way to enhance and build on strengths to move forward to a better more fulfilling sense of self. My approach is to partner with adult individuals and couples to navigate through life transitions and relational issues to regain hope and stabilization in their lives. I utilize a strength-based, psychodynamic, and client centered approach. I believe in meeting my clients in their stage of change, utilizing harm reduction and motivational interviewing when appropriate.
Deborah Tate, LCSW I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. It takes tremendous courage to reach out for support and therapy can be a way to enhance and build on strengths to move forward to a better more fulfilling sense of self. My approach is to partner with adult individuals and couples to navigate through life transitions and relational issues to regain hope and stabilization in their lives. I utilize a strength-based, psychodynamic, and client centered approach. I believe in meeting my clients in their stage of change, utilizing harm reduction and motivational interviewing when appropriate.
Sybil Lockhart
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
I serve individuals, couples and families, during both difficult and exciting life changes: parenting, family conflict & growth, addiction recovery, exploration of gender & sexuality, and those big mid-to-late life transitions that no one prepares us for (primary relationship changes, empty nest, aging, peri-menopause, caregiving, existential angst). I am deeply committed to social justice and honoring the differences that make us who we are.
I serve individuals, couples and families, during both difficult and exciting life changes: parenting, family conflict & growth, addiction recovery, exploration of gender & sexuality, and those big mid-to-late life transitions that no one prepares us for (primary relationship changes, empty nest, aging, peri-menopause, caregiving, existential angst). I am deeply committed to social justice and honoring the differences that make us who we are.
Melissa Gilbarg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hercules, CA 94547
Are you feeling stuck? Maybe you're not sure how to describe how you're feeling. Whether it's depression, anxiety, low motivation and self-esteem, relationship issues, or something else, we can work together to figure it out. I can help you find the spark to make the changes you desire, get you feeling like yourself again, or figure out who you truly are. Sometimes we face life transitions, whether welcome or unwelcome and expected or unexpected, and we find ourselves different at the other side. We can explore the feelings and thoughts behind this and help you grow with your new reality, whatever it is.
Are you feeling stuck? Maybe you're not sure how to describe how you're feeling. Whether it's depression, anxiety, low motivation and self-esteem, relationship issues, or something else, we can work together to figure it out. I can help you find the spark to make the changes you desire, get you feeling like yourself again, or figure out who you truly are. Sometimes we face life transitions, whether welcome or unwelcome and expected or unexpected, and we find ourselves different at the other side. We can explore the feelings and thoughts behind this and help you grow with your new reality, whatever it is.
Are you unhappy? Do you feel less and less motivated and it's getting hard for you to be yourself fully? Are you anxious? Depressed? Angry? Do you feel misunderstood and blamed? Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel lost and you don't know what to do? My therapy services can help you. Using therapy tools that work, I will help you overcome the road blocks that are on the way to your true self and to your happiness. My therapy services are client centered, individualized and strength based. Most importantly, they are tailored to meet your values and cultural needs.
Are you unhappy? Do you feel less and less motivated and it's getting hard for you to be yourself fully? Are you anxious? Depressed? Angry? Do you feel misunderstood and blamed? Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel lost and you don't know what to do? My therapy services can help you. Using therapy tools that work, I will help you overcome the road blocks that are on the way to your true self and to your happiness. My therapy services are client centered, individualized and strength based. Most importantly, they are tailored to meet your values and cultural needs.
Adrián Orozco Blair
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
El Cerrito, CA 94530 (Online Only)
Welcome, I am Adrián. Would you benefit from a man who provides empathy and guidance to resolve issues of anxiety, depression or grief? Would you like to find new ways out of your stuckness? I can help you wake up to your feelings. I nurture self awareness to improve your relationship with yourself. I create a space and a relationship that is nurturing and helps empower you to live with more freedom. I am bilingual (Spanish) and bi-cultural (México/United States).
Welcome, I am Adrián. Would you benefit from a man who provides empathy and guidance to resolve issues of anxiety, depression or grief? Would you like to find new ways out of your stuckness? I can help you wake up to your feelings. I nurture self awareness to improve your relationship with yourself. I create a space and a relationship that is nurturing and helps empower you to live with more freedom. I am bilingual (Spanish) and bi-cultural (México/United States).
Samantha Schaefer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
If you've ever felt like you should be happier, doing more or coping better, I can help. I work with adults and teens who are feeling stuck in depression and anxiety, but are ready to move forward and make sustainable changes. I have specialized training in perinatal mental health, including postpartum depression and anxiety, and practice trauma-informed treatment, including EMDR. We'll work together to rediscover your authentic sense of self, learn tools that help you navigate challenges, and live your life more fully. You don’t have to face hard things alone.
If you've ever felt like you should be happier, doing more or coping better, I can help. I work with adults and teens who are feeling stuck in depression and anxiety, but are ready to move forward and make sustainable changes. I have specialized training in perinatal mental health, including postpartum depression and anxiety, and practice trauma-informed treatment, including EMDR. We'll work together to rediscover your authentic sense of self, learn tools that help you navigate challenges, and live your life more fully. You don’t have to face hard things alone.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513
Currently accepting new clients! I use an integrative approach of CBT, DBT, Life Skills and reality testing. Each patient is very individualistic in the approach. Customizing a treatment plan that is inclusive of the patient's goals and needs help to make the patient feel they are included in their process. I love to problem solve and help patient's create the awareness to build up to finding solutions from their problem saturated stories. I meet the patient where they are at and also implement challenges that will produce a level of accountability, free of judgement.
Currently accepting new clients! I use an integrative approach of CBT, DBT, Life Skills and reality testing. Each patient is very individualistic in the approach. Customizing a treatment plan that is inclusive of the patient's goals and needs help to make the patient feel they are included in their process. I love to problem solve and help patient's create the awareness to build up to finding solutions from their problem saturated stories. I meet the patient where they are at and also implement challenges that will produce a level of accountability, free of judgement.
Dr. Tucker specializes in comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for school-aged children, teens, and young adults that are personalized and focused on understanding the individual as a whole. In addition to identifying areas of challenge, Dr. Tucker highlights each person's strengths and uses these strengths to inform interventions. Her assessments yield an integrated picture of a child's cognitive, academic, and social-emotional development as well as specific recommendations for improving functioning in all three areas. A goal of the assessment process is for each family to emerge empowered and equipped to move forward.
Dr. Tucker specializes in comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for school-aged children, teens, and young adults that are personalized and focused on understanding the individual as a whole. In addition to identifying areas of challenge, Dr. Tucker highlights each person's strengths and uses these strengths to inform interventions. Her assessments yield an integrated picture of a child's cognitive, academic, and social-emotional development as well as specific recommendations for improving functioning in all three areas. A goal of the assessment process is for each family to emerge empowered and equipped to move forward.
Franci Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513
Waitlist for new clients
My goal is to provide you with compassionate understanding and a clear plan for moving forward, whatever this means for you. It may mean recovering from depression, overcoming anxiety and stress, healing and improving your relationships, learning to cope with difficult situations, or improving communication. It could also mean helping you enjoy life more, regardless of what is happening around you. I have been providing therapy to individual adults, teens, couples and families for many years. I work with a diverse range of emotional, behavioral & relationship issues, utilizing the most effective strategies.
My goal is to provide you with compassionate understanding and a clear plan for moving forward, whatever this means for you. It may mean recovering from depression, overcoming anxiety and stress, healing and improving your relationships, learning to cope with difficult situations, or improving communication. It could also mean helping you enjoy life more, regardless of what is happening around you. I have been providing therapy to individual adults, teens, couples and families for many years. I work with a diverse range of emotional, behavioral & relationship issues, utilizing the most effective strategies.
Dana Goldstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I work with clients of all ages, including adults, couples, families, and children from preschool through the teen years. For adults and adolescents, I tailor therapy using a combination of art therapy, mindfulness techniques, sand tray, IFS-informed parts work, EMDR, and traditional talk therapy to explore and transform challenges. With younger children, who often express their emotions through behavior, I incorporate art and play therapy, sand tray techniques, play-infused EMDR, and a warm, positive connection to to understand and process their inner world. I also collaborate with the family to support growth and healing at home.
I work with clients of all ages, including adults, couples, families, and children from preschool through the teen years. For adults and adolescents, I tailor therapy using a combination of art therapy, mindfulness techniques, sand tray, IFS-informed parts work, EMDR, and traditional talk therapy to explore and transform challenges. With younger children, who often express their emotions through behavior, I incorporate art and play therapy, sand tray techniques, play-infused EMDR, and a warm, positive connection to to understand and process their inner world. I also collaborate with the family to support growth and healing at home.
It is said that to the degree that you can't experience pain is to the degree that you can't experience joy. To be human is to feel and to feel is to experience both joy and sadness and everything in between. As a therapist, I help people experience joy unencumbered by losses and disappointments of the past, or by present day difficulties. I believe people heal in relationship, therefore my goal is to not only help people with their inner life, but is to equally help people connect with outer resources as well.
It is said that to the degree that you can't experience pain is to the degree that you can't experience joy. To be human is to feel and to feel is to experience both joy and sadness and everything in between. As a therapist, I help people experience joy unencumbered by losses and disappointments of the past, or by present day difficulties. I believe people heal in relationship, therefore my goal is to not only help people with their inner life, but is to equally help people connect with outer resources as well.
Counseling can help you through challenging times and be life changing. I have dedicated myself to helping people with serious life challenges by providing therapy and education to empower my clients to make sense of their feelings, re-frame their life narratives, and develop healthy coping skills. I specialize in depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief/loss, health issues, family conflicts, immigration/cultural/racial issues, domestic violence/abuse, and death & dying. Originally from Romania, I grew up in Germany, and have lived in the Bay Area for 30 years.
Counseling can help you through challenging times and be life changing. I have dedicated myself to helping people with serious life challenges by providing therapy and education to empower my clients to make sense of their feelings, re-frame their life narratives, and develop healthy coping skills. I specialize in depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief/loss, health issues, family conflicts, immigration/cultural/racial issues, domestic violence/abuse, and death & dying. Originally from Romania, I grew up in Germany, and have lived in the Bay Area for 30 years.
As a licensed clinical psychologist I offer compassionate therapy for change, helping people move from merely surviving to thriving. I work with clients struggling with a variety of issues such as: surviving after divorce, life changes, trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, food/body image, addictions, and trauma/PTSD. Every effort is made to exceed clients' expectations by working with an individual's strengths to address, confront and finally overcome challenges. I provide a warm and supportive enviornment, enabling clients to build a solid foundation for a confident future.
As a licensed clinical psychologist I offer compassionate therapy for change, helping people move from merely surviving to thriving. I work with clients struggling with a variety of issues such as: surviving after divorce, life changes, trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, food/body image, addictions, and trauma/PTSD. Every effort is made to exceed clients' expectations by working with an individual's strengths to address, confront and finally overcome challenges. I provide a warm and supportive enviornment, enabling clients to build a solid foundation for a confident future.
Aisha Mohammed-Swan
Psychological Associate, PhD, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Welcome, I am honored to take this healing journey with you. You have a valued and important place in this world! Whether working with individuals or a group setting, I find growth and empowered healing journeys to be an inspiring testimony of the resilience of the human spirit. Often times one can lose sight of this, thus I seek to help client's fully realize their potential. My work centers around anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, trauma, PTSD, obsessive compulsive disorder, among other mental health challenges. I also specialize in stress management & and holistic health. I work with a diverse client base.
Welcome, I am honored to take this healing journey with you. You have a valued and important place in this world! Whether working with individuals or a group setting, I find growth and empowered healing journeys to be an inspiring testimony of the resilience of the human spirit. Often times one can lose sight of this, thus I seek to help client's fully realize their potential. My work centers around anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, trauma, PTSD, obsessive compulsive disorder, among other mental health challenges. I also specialize in stress management & and holistic health. I work with a diverse client base.
My name is Kevin and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Seal Beach, CA serving clients virtually in California. I have over 8 years of experience helping clients with anxiety, mood, personality, and psychotic disorders learn to implement skills to heal from emotional pain and see that their lives are about more than their diagnosis. My personal philosophy is, "Leave people better than you found them." I most commonly see adult clients who have been trying to work through depression, anxiety, and trauma.
My name is Kevin and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Seal Beach, CA serving clients virtually in California. I have over 8 years of experience helping clients with anxiety, mood, personality, and psychotic disorders learn to implement skills to heal from emotional pain and see that their lives are about more than their diagnosis. My personal philosophy is, "Leave people better than you found them." I most commonly see adult clients who have been trying to work through depression, anxiety, and trauma.
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Number of Therapists in Contra Costa County, CA
2,000+
Average cost per session
$180
Therapists in Contra Costa County, CA who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 77% | Relationship Issues |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
| 69% | Coping Skills |
| 64% | Grief |
| 64% | Stress |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 71% | Aetna |
| 64% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 60% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Contra Costa County, CA see their clients
| 71% | In Person and Online | |
| 29% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 81% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |