Attachment-based Therapists in Fremont, CA

(Watch a brief introductory video on my website!) I'll work with you to overcome limiting patterns and discover new, more fulfilling ways to be in the world. Along the way you may discover deeply held beliefs and emotional responses that shape your experience, and choose to let go of what no longer serves you, while giving greater expression to your authentic self. I offer a warm and welcoming therapeutic environment where you can safely explore your concerns. I specialize in helping individuals and couples find relief from anxiety and other distressing emotions, heal trauma, improve self-esteem, improve communication, and experience greater relationship satisfaction.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified school counselor. I have an extensive background in implementing several evidence-based practices utilizing Cognitive Behavioral and Trauma-Focused therapies. Change is a constant in life; sometimes it will be celebrated and sometimes it will be heartbreaking. This is a quote I cherish and that exemplify my counseling philosophy: "Out of a mountain of despair, a stone of Hope." - MLK

I am so glad you are taking the first step in this journey! Now Let me introduce myself. My name is Brenda Barba, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have been in the mental health profession for 5 years, but in the field for nearly 10. I enjoy what I do and constantly continue to educate myself to provide the best service to individuals who want to grow, heal, control their emotions, increase self-awareness and confidence, and learn coping skills to reach the best version of themselves. I have worked with a wide range of mental health diagnoses including but not limited to personality disorders, bipolar disorder, PTSD, anxiety.

Transformative potential lies at the heart of all wounding. Trauma, relationship challenges and life transitions compel us to re-examine our lives, values, patterns and sense of Self. Together we can find and unwind the stuck energies of depression, anxiety and other difficulties to make way for an enlivened, meaningful and authentic life.

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.

You have taken an important first step towards improving your mental health. Let me support you to achieve the change(s) you are seeking. I am an Asian American man who works with adults (age 18+) coping with a variety of mental health concerns, from adjustment, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, acculturation and cultural identity, men's issues, life issues, relationships, or career concerns. I also provide ADHD assessments, but for adults only. I have experience and enjoy working with folks from diverse backgrounds and needs.

You don’t understand why your family causes you so many sleepless nights. You need someone to talk to but feel shame bringing up family issues or you don’t know where to start. You try to please everyone but you end up being the unhappy one. You cut off toxic family relationships but this leaves you feeling guilt, loneliness, and resentment. To prove yourself, you work hard and sometimes overcompensate. Past unresolved issues consume your energy, make you question yourself, and become hesitant to try a new relationship. You don’t want to be your parents but you don’t know how not to. You doubt if you can live a different life.

Shame can't survive if we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding. Healing is inherently relational. It is my belief that the longer a person is unable to repair broken attachment patterns and insecure attachment behaviors, the more likely it is that they will find these patterns and behaviors replicated in their adult relationships. My background in philosophy uniquely equips me to address existential concerns and the profound anxieties that accompany modern life, offering a powerful tool for navigating these challenges.

I offer services for adults struggling with difficult family dynamics, mental health distress, and emotional burdens. The emotional experiences you encounter can be shaped by your upbringing and family history. My role as your therapist is to help you uncover important parts of yourself, gain more emotional flexibility, and facilitate change to your current circumstances. I specialize in working with adults dealing with life transitions, depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflict, anger management, and history of trauma and abuse. I connect with my patients in a warm and steady manner, establishing trust for our work together.

The heart of my work centers around adults of the South Asian Diaspora (individuals from Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Bangladesh). My work includes the voices of those who have navigated a multicultural experience, which commonly includes those who are Fijian, Guyanese, Trinidadian, etc. in addition to their South Asian identity. My familiarity is common amongst the Muslim, Sikh, Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, Catholic, and Agnostic exposure. All of your identities are welcome and celebrated here. It is here where I to continue to guide other South Asians on journeys home to themselves.

A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.

Hello, my name is Karen Patton, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and masters level therapist. I approach therapy by looking at how you see yourself in relation to others in the world, meaning your sense of power and feeling of belonging and connectedness. Many people have feelings of not being good enough, feelings of guilt and thoughts about things that they think that they should or should not have done, that keep them from fully enjoying life and their relationships.

Hello, my name is Khair Fatima, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist committed to helping others learn how to cope with life challenges. My work focuses on ineffective behaviors, habits, and beliefs and replacing them with effective coping skills. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals. I am currently trained in Individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Seeking Safety, and Managing and Adapting Practices. I am client centered passionate about helping clients reach their potential and have a life worth living.

I am a respectful, open-minded, and compassionate mind/body psychotherapist who assists clients to find practical solutions to life challenges. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a somatic therapy that enables people to heal from trauma and emotional distress. I am also certified in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT), which addresses distress in couples and helps them to create a secure bond; and in the Hakomi Method, which studies how we organize internal experience. I am also trained in and Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy .

I have been doing individual and couple therapy for over thirty years. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches, always choosing the one that best suits the client's immediate needs. These modalities range from psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral to narrative and existential. There is even some dream, and hypnotherapy added when helpful. In addition to my clinical practice, I have extensive forensic psychology experience, including resolving workplace disputes, custody issues, and trial consulting. My goal is to help clients find meaningful solutions to challenging life problems.

Do you sometimes feel controlled by anxiety? Have you been stressed by work, relationships, family issues and etc.? What would your life look like if you can live your fullest without being confined by these concerns? By browsing this website right now, you are opening a window for changes and endless possibilities. Over 20+ yrs of my clinical practice, I have witnessed changes are indeed possible, especially for those determined to make their life different. I look forward to joining the journey with you, for healing, self-compassion, reconnection, and exploration. Together, we will tailor a new script for your life story.

Welcome! I'm Alana, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to helping children, adults, and families navigate the unforeseen complexity and stress in their lives. Early in my development, I faced several difficult experiences that nearly turned my life upside-down. Thankfully, I had been introduced to a therapeutic support system at a young age which provided me with new perspectives, acceptance, and reinforced me with a sense of confident optimism. My relationship with therapy has had a profoundly positive influence on my life and my goal in practice is to instill those same benefits in you.

Psychotherapy can offer a process to better understand the relationship between our thoughts, feelings (emotions and physiology), and behaviors. I work with people from all walks of life and specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, career/identity issues, and adjustment difficulties related to life transitions and illness. Some of my therapeutic goals include helping clients manage symptoms of distress with healthier coping, improving relationships (with self and others), and exploring the ways in which current problems may be linked to unresolved issues from the past.

Parenthood and family building is shown as this easy goal full of joy and magic, but your experience has been the exact opposite. You are surprised at how you feel: overwhelmed, anxious, angry, alone, devastated. You find yourself consumed with the “what ifs” and guilt. Scary thoughts come up and you feel a deep loss that is difficult to put to words. You wonder: Will you ever feel normal again? And what will normal even look like? In our work together, you can learn coping strategies, examine beliefs that leave us feeling stuck, process trauma, develop self compassion, and build confidence in your parenting abilities.