Therapists in Contra Costa County, CA
My approach is rooted in listening intently to your vision of growth and aligning with it to offer tools and support that can help make that vision a reality. I aim to be a thoughtful, engaged sounding board, helping you explore the values that guide you while encouraging self-reflection and meaningful insight. If we work together, we can define actionable steps toward personal transformation. My goal is to empower you to achieve growth that resonates with your core values and endures, leading to lasting fulfillment and a deeper understanding of yourself and your potential.
My approach is rooted in listening intently to your vision of growth and aligning with it to offer tools and support that can help make that vision a reality. I aim to be a thoughtful, engaged sounding board, helping you explore the values that guide you while encouraging self-reflection and meaningful insight. If we work together, we can define actionable steps toward personal transformation. My goal is to empower you to achieve growth that resonates with your core values and endures, leading to lasting fulfillment and a deeper understanding of yourself and your potential.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who emphasizes a systems approach and works to gain a deeper understanding of my client's family of origin and current dynamic. I also utilize an array of Cognitive Behavioral tools to allow the client to change their thinking and behavior pattern. I emphasize a collaborative approach, wherein I work together with the client to help them become invested in their treatment and achieve the results that they want. I do this while creating a compassionate, positive environment. I am passionate about helping my clients and specialize in sensitive clients of all ages and circumstances.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who emphasizes a systems approach and works to gain a deeper understanding of my client's family of origin and current dynamic. I also utilize an array of Cognitive Behavioral tools to allow the client to change their thinking and behavior pattern. I emphasize a collaborative approach, wherein I work together with the client to help them become invested in their treatment and achieve the results that they want. I do this while creating a compassionate, positive environment. I am passionate about helping my clients and specialize in sensitive clients of all ages and circumstances.
Paul Kramer
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
At some point we all struggle to adjustment to life's changes; it's normal to feel stuck and I believe people have what it takes to adjust. For the past 20 years, I have been working with children and teens who are struggling to balance the demands of school and their social life. I integrate parents in my work as much as possible. I also work with adults and Couples often come to me for help in distress and are confused about how or why their relationship has derailed. I am dedicated to helping people build stronger; more intimate relationships and I use several modalities when attempting to help couples in distress.
At some point we all struggle to adjustment to life's changes; it's normal to feel stuck and I believe people have what it takes to adjust. For the past 20 years, I have been working with children and teens who are struggling to balance the demands of school and their social life. I integrate parents in my work as much as possible. I also work with adults and Couples often come to me for help in distress and are confused about how or why their relationship has derailed. I am dedicated to helping people build stronger; more intimate relationships and I use several modalities when attempting to help couples in distress.
I have extensive experience working with individuals with anxiety disorders and trauma and bring warmth and creativity into my work. Whether it’s exploration of feelings, a few minutes with paint or sand, or even a walk, I am passionate about meeting the client’s needs and committed to finding what works for each individual person. I believe that within each of us lies the strength to reach our goals and psychotherapists are present to support and cheer us through the process of discovery.
I have extensive experience working with individuals with anxiety disorders and trauma and bring warmth and creativity into my work. Whether it’s exploration of feelings, a few minutes with paint or sand, or even a walk, I am passionate about meeting the client’s needs and committed to finding what works for each individual person. I believe that within each of us lies the strength to reach our goals and psychotherapists are present to support and cheer us through the process of discovery.
I am a clinical psychologist licensed in the state of California (license number PSY 28050). I provide psychological assessments of children and adults. Neuropsychological assessment can be useful for identifying a cognitive basis for stumbling blocks with academic achievement, social functioning, or occupational success. I also provide forensic and independent medical evaluations for both criminal and civil matters, including mental health diversion, competence to stand trial, mitigating factors relating to cognitive and emotional functioning, personal injury, short- and long-term disability, and employment discrimination.
I am a clinical psychologist licensed in the state of California (license number PSY 28050). I provide psychological assessments of children and adults. Neuropsychological assessment can be useful for identifying a cognitive basis for stumbling blocks with academic achievement, social functioning, or occupational success. I also provide forensic and independent medical evaluations for both criminal and civil matters, including mental health diversion, competence to stand trial, mitigating factors relating to cognitive and emotional functioning, personal injury, short- and long-term disability, and employment discrimination.
For quickest response, please submit new client inquiries through my website, drmartintherapy.com. I work with children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 18-35). My orientation is predominately psychodynamic. However, I tailor my approach to the individual needs of the client. In my work with children, I take a child-centered approach, using modalities such as play or talk therapy to help the child express his or her feelings and experiences that are often difficult to put into words.
For quickest response, please submit new client inquiries through my website, drmartintherapy.com. I work with children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 18-35). My orientation is predominately psychodynamic. However, I tailor my approach to the individual needs of the client. In my work with children, I take a child-centered approach, using modalities such as play or talk therapy to help the child express his or her feelings and experiences that are often difficult to put into words.
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Ralph Waldo Emerson. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply curious about ways to enhance your or your family’s emotional well-being? Therapy might be a path worth exploring.
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Ralph Waldo Emerson. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply curious about ways to enhance your or your family’s emotional well-being? Therapy might be a path worth exploring.
J Aaron Foster
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Danville, CA 94526 (Online Only)
My focus in therapy revolves around relationships and support. The most important relationship I speak of is our relationship with ourselves. To be truly whole we benefit from a well developed relationship with ourselves to then be able to have good relationships with others. This comes from learning and honoring our strengths and our limitations. In fact, one's limitations can grow into strengths when addressed from a position of self-care
My focus in therapy revolves around relationships and support. The most important relationship I speak of is our relationship with ourselves. To be truly whole we benefit from a well developed relationship with ourselves to then be able to have good relationships with others. This comes from learning and honoring our strengths and our limitations. In fact, one's limitations can grow into strengths when addressed from a position of self-care
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.
Stephanie Van Houten- Alle Counseling & Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADCIII
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), as well as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor and serve Clients throughout California and Nevada. For over a decade I have specialized in working with individuals who are suffering from alcohol and drug addiction and the criminal justice/re-entry populations, as well as anxiety, depression, trauma and occupational/ social stressors. I am a Department of Transportation approved Substance Abuse Professional and can complete DOT SAP evaluations and Return to Duty letters in both California and Nevada as well.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), as well as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor and serve Clients throughout California and Nevada. For over a decade I have specialized in working with individuals who are suffering from alcohol and drug addiction and the criminal justice/re-entry populations, as well as anxiety, depression, trauma and occupational/ social stressors. I am a Department of Transportation approved Substance Abuse Professional and can complete DOT SAP evaluations and Return to Duty letters in both California and Nevada as well.
I strongly believe that every individual is unique and no person or family is the same as another. As a bi-lingual (Spanish and English) Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I have had the pleasure to work with a diverse group of adults, children, and families. I have over 25 years experience working in psychotherapy, crisis intervention with domestic violence, child court advocate, as a forensic psychologist, and as a family court mediator. I assist children and families as they work through challenges and move toward rebuilding their self-confidence and creates a more positive outlook in life.
I strongly believe that every individual is unique and no person or family is the same as another. As a bi-lingual (Spanish and English) Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I have had the pleasure to work with a diverse group of adults, children, and families. I have over 25 years experience working in psychotherapy, crisis intervention with domestic violence, child court advocate, as a forensic psychologist, and as a family court mediator. I assist children and families as they work through challenges and move toward rebuilding their self-confidence and creates a more positive outlook in life.
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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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Is your child experiencing challenging behaviors? Have you or a family member had a recent stressful event or transition? Having trouble with intense emotional responses or reactions? Has there been a trauma that is causing anxiety or upset in your family? Families can become overwhelmed by stage-of-life transitions, can be at a loss as to how to help their intensely emotional children, or address the special and behavioral needs of individual family members or children. I will help you assess and plan for these special needs and develop a family behavior plan that targets specific areas for positive change.
Is your child experiencing challenging behaviors? Have you or a family member had a recent stressful event or transition? Having trouble with intense emotional responses or reactions? Has there been a trauma that is causing anxiety or upset in your family? Families can become overwhelmed by stage-of-life transitions, can be at a loss as to how to help their intensely emotional children, or address the special and behavioral needs of individual family members or children. I will help you assess and plan for these special needs and develop a family behavior plan that targets specific areas for positive change.
Redemption Songs Family Therapy: Jessica Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
I believe everyone is unique, has strengths, and change is possible. At Redemption Songs I offer a tailor-made approach for individual and family clients. I start with understanding where you are at now, and how you got here. I help you by working collaboratively in developing goals, and I celebrate and help maintain accountability along the way. I offer an inclusive, authentic, safe space with in person/virtual appointments so you can begin your journey in being the person you know you are. Understanding your lived experiences is our passion. I guide you to understand we and everyone are constantly evolving, self-esteem.
I believe everyone is unique, has strengths, and change is possible. At Redemption Songs I offer a tailor-made approach for individual and family clients. I start with understanding where you are at now, and how you got here. I help you by working collaboratively in developing goals, and I celebrate and help maintain accountability along the way. I offer an inclusive, authentic, safe space with in person/virtual appointments so you can begin your journey in being the person you know you are. Understanding your lived experiences is our passion. I guide you to understand we and everyone are constantly evolving, self-esteem.
Inner peace. Family harmony. Satisfying relationships. It’s what we all want, but obstacles get in our way. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 30 years experience helping people overcome these obstacles. Together, we will uncover the strengths and resilience you already have and discover new ways of thinking, communicating and interacting with the world that lead to a sense of balance and life satisfaction. I work with adults and young adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, social problems, family conflict and life transitions.
Inner peace. Family harmony. Satisfying relationships. It’s what we all want, but obstacles get in our way. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 30 years experience helping people overcome these obstacles. Together, we will uncover the strengths and resilience you already have and discover new ways of thinking, communicating and interacting with the world that lead to a sense of balance and life satisfaction. I work with adults and young adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, social problems, family conflict and life transitions.
Sarah Hester, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
Connecting with people in positive, satisfying ways is essential for our emotional health. I prioritize creating a genuine and supportive relational experience in the therapy setting so that my clients can comfortably process and heal what hurts, while also learning useful skills to manage emotions and behaviors in healthier, more effective ways. I have tools that help my clients untangle any resistance to making changes and to feel more motivated, encouraged and valued. I am very experienced at treating anxiety/panic, OCD, relational struggles, grief, trauma, life transitions and issues special to women and new parents.
Connecting with people in positive, satisfying ways is essential for our emotional health. I prioritize creating a genuine and supportive relational experience in the therapy setting so that my clients can comfortably process and heal what hurts, while also learning useful skills to manage emotions and behaviors in healthier, more effective ways. I have tools that help my clients untangle any resistance to making changes and to feel more motivated, encouraged and valued. I am very experienced at treating anxiety/panic, OCD, relational struggles, grief, trauma, life transitions and issues special to women and new parents.
Hi there, I'm Ronald Uggla, I am an experienced therapist focusing on meeting clients where they are to make the therapy experience both personal and effective. I have over 9 years of experience helping adults, children, and families find their way back to self-confidence, energy, and the motivation to get back to life. I work collaboratively with clients to identify and meet achievable therapy goals. I am eclectic in my approach to therapy and utilize Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Therapy, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, etc.
Hi there, I'm Ronald Uggla, I am an experienced therapist focusing on meeting clients where they are to make the therapy experience both personal and effective. I have over 9 years of experience helping adults, children, and families find their way back to self-confidence, energy, and the motivation to get back to life. I work collaboratively with clients to identify and meet achievable therapy goals. I am eclectic in my approach to therapy and utilize Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Therapy, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, etc.
Hi there, I’m Juana! My name is Juana Soto and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with individuals who are in need of support as they navigate the varied complexities and challenges of life, specifically, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety. I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy rooted in humanistic traditions and use a creative and integrative approach to best meet my clients in their unique circumstances. I’m open to working with anyone who is looking to embark on a journey of exploration and understanding of their lived-experiences.
Hi there, I’m Juana! My name is Juana Soto and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with individuals who are in need of support as they navigate the varied complexities and challenges of life, specifically, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety. I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy rooted in humanistic traditions and use a creative and integrative approach to best meet my clients in their unique circumstances. I’m open to working with anyone who is looking to embark on a journey of exploration and understanding of their lived-experiences.
At Blackhawk Family Development Center we strive to provide treatment that goes beyond symptom relief. Fundamentally, we believe that each person can achieve happiness and that happiness can be cultivated through internal resiliency. All of our services are steeped in a strength based approach. Whether we are working with a child, adolescent or adult our therapy and assessment services offer the opportunity to develop the positive self concept that promotes interactions fueled through resilience, innovation and positive intention.
At Blackhawk Family Development Center we strive to provide treatment that goes beyond symptom relief. Fundamentally, we believe that each person can achieve happiness and that happiness can be cultivated through internal resiliency. All of our services are steeped in a strength based approach. Whether we are working with a child, adolescent or adult our therapy and assessment services offer the opportunity to develop the positive self concept that promotes interactions fueled through resilience, innovation and positive intention.
I am a licensed Psychologist and have been providing therapeutic services to adults, children, couples, and families for the past 10 years. Often, I find that clients are struggling to find the right tools for lasting change and are lost in their negative cycles. Individuals are painfully masking their feelings only to realize they are not meeting their full potential. Parents are challenged by their children's never ending emotional struggles that take over the family life. The tools they have are short lived and the emotional struggles persist. Clients are often looking for any sort of relief but unsure how to achieve it.
I am a licensed Psychologist and have been providing therapeutic services to adults, children, couples, and families for the past 10 years. Often, I find that clients are struggling to find the right tools for lasting change and are lost in their negative cycles. Individuals are painfully masking their feelings only to realize they are not meeting their full potential. Parents are challenged by their children's never ending emotional struggles that take over the family life. The tools they have are short lived and the emotional struggles persist. Clients are often looking for any sort of relief but unsure how to achieve it.
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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 |
| 68% | Coping Skills |
| 64% | Grief |
| 64% | Stress |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 71% | Aetna |
| 64% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 61% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Contra Costa County, CA see their clients
| 71% | In Person and Online | |
| 29% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 82% | Female | |
| 17% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |