Therapists for Teens in Hercules, CA
We all want to be happy, but sometimes happiness is elusive. I've spent over 20 years working with adolescents, adults, seniors and families to improve mental health, build resilience, enhance relationships and move through life transitions. Whether you're a teen or young adult trying to understand the world and your place in it, an adult moving through the challenges of life, an elder facing major life changes, or a family seeking better communication and understanding of one another, I have the tools and experience to help you through.
We all want to be happy, but sometimes happiness is elusive. I've spent over 20 years working with adolescents, adults, seniors and families to improve mental health, build resilience, enhance relationships and move through life transitions. Whether you're a teen or young adult trying to understand the world and your place in it, an adult moving through the challenges of life, an elder facing major life changes, or a family seeking better communication and understanding of one another, I have the tools and experience to help you through.
Priscilla Aguirre
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hercules, CA 94547 (Online Only)
Wherever you are on your healing journey, I want to honor and thank you for taking this step toward self-care today. Life’s challenges—whether they stem from trauma, stress, sadness, or anxiety—may be making it hard for you to create the nurturing and restorative spaces you deserve. Together, we will gently explore the unique intersections of your identity and how they shape your physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. As we walk this path side by side, my goal is to support you in rediscovering, reconnecting with, and fully embracing your authentic self.
Wherever you are on your healing journey, I want to honor and thank you for taking this step toward self-care today. Life’s challenges—whether they stem from trauma, stress, sadness, or anxiety—may be making it hard for you to create the nurturing and restorative spaces you deserve. Together, we will gently explore the unique intersections of your identity and how they shape your physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. As we walk this path side by side, my goal is to support you in rediscovering, reconnecting with, and fully embracing your authentic self.
Specializing in psycho educational assessment for a variety of needs; including, Autism, Dyslexia, ADHD, Emotional Disturbance, and other specific learning disabilities. An honest, culturally responsive professional committed to understanding my client's unique needs to develop an appropriate action plan.
Specializing in psycho educational assessment for a variety of needs; including, Autism, Dyslexia, ADHD, Emotional Disturbance, and other specific learning disabilities. An honest, culturally responsive professional committed to understanding my client's unique needs to develop an appropriate action plan.
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.
Ngozi Ojukwu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hercules, CA 94547 (Online Only)
Do you struggle to find energy or motivation to get things done? Do you feel exhausted, depleted, and anxious just getting through the day? Do you find yourself wondering: Is this it? Does anything I do matter? Why am I so unhappy? Now, more than ever, people are feeling helpless, overwhelmed, and uncertain how to navigate careers, relationships and societal challenges. I believe it shouldn't be so hard to live a better life. I can help you create a plan to move forward. I offer a safe, inclusive place to help you feel better so you can live the life you've always dreamed of! Contact me for a free consult and let's get started!
Do you struggle to find energy or motivation to get things done? Do you feel exhausted, depleted, and anxious just getting through the day? Do you find yourself wondering: Is this it? Does anything I do matter? Why am I so unhappy? Now, more than ever, people are feeling helpless, overwhelmed, and uncertain how to navigate careers, relationships and societal challenges. I believe it shouldn't be so hard to live a better life. I can help you create a plan to move forward. I offer a safe, inclusive place to help you feel better so you can live the life you've always dreamed of! Contact me for a free consult and let's get started!
Brannon La Force, LPC & Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Hercules, CA 94547 (Online Only)
I have been a counselor for more than 30 years. I remain passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and believe that genuine caring is an essential element to an effective counseling relationship. Over the years I have worked with clients with significant trauma and loss. I consider it a privilege to stand with another individual as he or she resolves great pain. I am currently seeing clients exclusively via telemedicine (secure video platform). I am able to see clients in Texas, Kansas, Alabama, and California.
I have been a counselor for more than 30 years. I remain passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and believe that genuine caring is an essential element to an effective counseling relationship. Over the years I have worked with clients with significant trauma and loss. I consider it a privilege to stand with another individual as he or she resolves great pain. I am currently seeing clients exclusively via telemedicine (secure video platform). I am able to see clients in Texas, Kansas, Alabama, and California.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who worked for the last decade in the Bay Area, specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, school challenges, and relationship issues. I have extensive experience in community mental health and providing therapy in educational settings.I strive to form strong connections with my clients so that I may, with the use of evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed counseling, support them through their healing and growth journeys.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who worked for the last decade in the Bay Area, specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, school challenges, and relationship issues. I have extensive experience in community mental health and providing therapy in educational settings.I strive to form strong connections with my clients so that I may, with the use of evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed counseling, support them through their healing and growth journeys.
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EMDR trained, culturally sensitive, clinically adept, provided in a warm, nurturing and safe environment for individuals to help facilitate their growth and development. My specialties are working with VOC, Addictions, Grief/Loss, Parent- Teen issues ( Adolescents), Mood Disorders and Early on-set Psychosis Assessments. My philosophy is ..." While keeping your best interest in mind, I believe all individuals have the capacity to reach their "individual" full potential, live their lives to the fullest and maintain a healthy balance".
EMDR trained, culturally sensitive, clinically adept, provided in a warm, nurturing and safe environment for individuals to help facilitate their growth and development. My specialties are working with VOC, Addictions, Grief/Loss, Parent- Teen issues ( Adolescents), Mood Disorders and Early on-set Psychosis Assessments. My philosophy is ..." While keeping your best interest in mind, I believe all individuals have the capacity to reach their "individual" full potential, live their lives to the fullest and maintain a healthy balance".
Jessica Rebecca Treat
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pinole, CA 94564
As a dedicated therapist, I specialize in providing compassionate support to individuals grappling with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. My therapeutic approach is diverse, incorporating a range of skills and processing therapies to meet the unique needs of each client. Utilizing innovative techniques such as Ketamine-Assisted Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), I guide clients through transformative journeys towards healing. I am particularly drawn to working with individuals who are motivated to make positive changes in their lives, helping them navigate the path to a more fulfilling life.
As a dedicated therapist, I specialize in providing compassionate support to individuals grappling with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. My therapeutic approach is diverse, incorporating a range of skills and processing therapies to meet the unique needs of each client. Utilizing innovative techniques such as Ketamine-Assisted Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), I guide clients through transformative journeys towards healing. I am particularly drawn to working with individuals who are motivated to make positive changes in their lives, helping them navigate the path to a more fulfilling life.
People come to me because they are struggling and tired. They are struggling in their relationships with others and with themselves. Often, that includes self harm or suicidal thoughts. They might be told they tend to overreact, are dramatic, or "too much". Many are struggling with identity, how they see the world and how they see themselves in the world, often still dealing with painful wounds from childhood or versions of their younger selves. My clients want to feel more balanced and in control. People come to me because day to day tasks can be so distressing and overwhelming and they want to have a better quality of life.
People come to me because they are struggling and tired. They are struggling in their relationships with others and with themselves. Often, that includes self harm or suicidal thoughts. They might be told they tend to overreact, are dramatic, or "too much". Many are struggling with identity, how they see the world and how they see themselves in the world, often still dealing with painful wounds from childhood or versions of their younger selves. My clients want to feel more balanced and in control. People come to me because day to day tasks can be so distressing and overwhelming and they want to have a better quality of life.
What I've learned most is that people just want to be heard. I see you, I hear you, Yes...You! My approach is straightforward..let's talk about it, lets get to the root of it and let's find a solution. Whether it's anxiety, depression, grief, loss, self-esteem issues, relationship concerns, prenatal or postpartum-related stressors you do not have to go through any experience alone. Finding hope and relief no longer has to seem like an impossibility.
What I've learned most is that people just want to be heard. I see you, I hear you, Yes...You! My approach is straightforward..let's talk about it, lets get to the root of it and let's find a solution. Whether it's anxiety, depression, grief, loss, self-esteem issues, relationship concerns, prenatal or postpartum-related stressors you do not have to go through any experience alone. Finding hope and relief no longer has to seem like an impossibility.
I provide individual therapy for teens, young adults, and adults.
Finding a therapist can be difficult, especially finding a therapist who looks like you and can relate to struggles you face with. Being a young male in todayʻs society can be difficult and often times problems are over looked due to the stigma of ʻman upʻ. Being a parent and adjusting to the changes of a growing family, strain on a marriage, issues from childhood impacting parenting can be difficult to identify and reflect on. Being an athlete and finding space to process how issues outside of the sport could be impacting your performance can be outside of your comfort zone because personal or athletic lives tend to be seperate.
I provide individual therapy for teens, young adults, and adults.
Finding a therapist can be difficult, especially finding a therapist who looks like you and can relate to struggles you face with. Being a young male in todayʻs society can be difficult and often times problems are over looked due to the stigma of ʻman upʻ. Being a parent and adjusting to the changes of a growing family, strain on a marriage, issues from childhood impacting parenting can be difficult to identify and reflect on. Being an athlete and finding space to process how issues outside of the sport could be impacting your performance can be outside of your comfort zone because personal or athletic lives tend to be seperate.
What I offer is a partnership each month and I provide a safe container that supports deep healing and personal/professional growth while helping foster healthy habits and showing up for your life in a way that is meaningful and empowering. I offer space for uncovering deeper emotions and grief that may be beneath the surface and coming out into your life in surprising ways, like crying at inopportune times, getting overly angry and resentful, getting stuck in despair and feeling broken or not enough, or like you’ve failed yourself or others. You will receive compassionate listening, truthful reflections, and practical tips.
What I offer is a partnership each month and I provide a safe container that supports deep healing and personal/professional growth while helping foster healthy habits and showing up for your life in a way that is meaningful and empowering. I offer space for uncovering deeper emotions and grief that may be beneath the surface and coming out into your life in surprising ways, like crying at inopportune times, getting overly angry and resentful, getting stuck in despair and feeling broken or not enough, or like you’ve failed yourself or others. You will receive compassionate listening, truthful reflections, and practical tips.
Hello and welcome to my practice! I’m Deara (pronounced d-air-ruh), and I have many years of experience as a Social Worker in various roles. I hold two degrees in Social Work: a master’s from Springfield College in Massachusetts and a bachelor’s from Central Connecticut State University. With eight years in the field, I am dedicated to helping children, families, and individuals overcome the barriers they face. My primary focus is to create a relaxed and non-judgmental healing environment for all who come to see me.
Hello and welcome to my practice! I’m Deara (pronounced d-air-ruh), and I have many years of experience as a Social Worker in various roles. I hold two degrees in Social Work: a master’s from Springfield College in Massachusetts and a bachelor’s from Central Connecticut State University. With eight years in the field, I am dedicated to helping children, families, and individuals overcome the barriers they face. My primary focus is to create a relaxed and non-judgmental healing environment for all who come to see me.
I've had my own success and I'm comfortable being a guide and ally to teens and adults of all ages.
Even the richest of lives lived will bring with it many challenges and emotional pain. Unfortunately, it's often natural that we add to that suffering through worries and rumination, obsessive problem-solving, and a fixation on our shame, fears, and doubt. Our work together can help you make sense of this struggle, break free of unhelpful patterns of thinking, and facilitate more conscious and deliberate ways of interpreting and responding to your world. Let's sort out what's important to you and what's getting in the way, explore how and where you'd like to invest your energy, and take control of your emotional wellness.
I've had my own success and I'm comfortable being a guide and ally to teens and adults of all ages.
Even the richest of lives lived will bring with it many challenges and emotional pain. Unfortunately, it's often natural that we add to that suffering through worries and rumination, obsessive problem-solving, and a fixation on our shame, fears, and doubt. Our work together can help you make sense of this struggle, break free of unhelpful patterns of thinking, and facilitate more conscious and deliberate ways of interpreting and responding to your world. Let's sort out what's important to you and what's getting in the way, explore how and where you'd like to invest your energy, and take control of your emotional wellness.
James Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rodeo, CA 94572 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes we get to places in life where we get stuck. Maybe it’s an issue at the job or at home. Perhaps you’ve been dealing with feelings of depression, anxiety, or overwhelming anger. It is my goal to help you sort out how to deal with your challenges and support you develop into a better you. I also know that I am an African American cisgender male, and I want to use my presence in the therapy field to help increase the comfort level for males and minorities to receive clinical services.
Sometimes we get to places in life where we get stuck. Maybe it’s an issue at the job or at home. Perhaps you’ve been dealing with feelings of depression, anxiety, or overwhelming anger. It is my goal to help you sort out how to deal with your challenges and support you develop into a better you. I also know that I am an African American cisgender male, and I want to use my presence in the therapy field to help increase the comfort level for males and minorities to receive clinical services.
In my over 18 years of psychotherapy practice, I've helped hundreds of adults, adolescents and couples to gain a better perspective on life and acheive more fulfilling relationships. I assist you in pointing out patterns of thoughts and actions that may be contributing to feeling stuck. Together, we explore ways in which you can transform habitual emotions and actions that seem to get you the same unwanted results. .
In my over 18 years of psychotherapy practice, I've helped hundreds of adults, adolescents and couples to gain a better perspective on life and acheive more fulfilling relationships. I assist you in pointing out patterns of thoughts and actions that may be contributing to feeling stuck. Together, we explore ways in which you can transform habitual emotions and actions that seem to get you the same unwanted results. .
Are you struggling with navigating work, social or family relationships? Do you find that there is unresolved trauma impacting your current relationships? Do you have nonjudgmental, reliable trusted support in your life? Therapy with me provides a safe, confidential space to explore core beliefs and feelings. I have extensive experience and knowledge working with children, individuals and families who struggle with life changes including those who have incurred loss and the subsequent changes to their family. Separation and grief as well as , blended families and new parents are some of my areas of expertise.
Are you struggling with navigating work, social or family relationships? Do you find that there is unresolved trauma impacting your current relationships? Do you have nonjudgmental, reliable trusted support in your life? Therapy with me provides a safe, confidential space to explore core beliefs and feelings. I have extensive experience and knowledge working with children, individuals and families who struggle with life changes including those who have incurred loss and the subsequent changes to their family. Separation and grief as well as , blended families and new parents are some of my areas of expertise.
I provide individual therapy for children, teens, and adults; parent coaching for hopeful, expectant, and current parents; and mental health consultation (a "check-up" with recommendations).
I like to think of myself as a mental health mentor. I am a psychologist with expertise in child development, women’s health, and parenting. I have been practicing for over a decade. I’m also a science nerd: I've spent many years dedicated to studying how mental health develops and how to promote mental wellness. Lastly, I am a person who has reflected on and gained wisdom from my own experiences with anxiety, stress, and challenging life experiences. Through this blend of professional insight and personal understanding, I see myself as a mentor bringing curiosity, collaboration, and expertise to the spaces I hold for my clients.
I provide individual therapy for children, teens, and adults; parent coaching for hopeful, expectant, and current parents; and mental health consultation (a "check-up" with recommendations).
I like to think of myself as a mental health mentor. I am a psychologist with expertise in child development, women’s health, and parenting. I have been practicing for over a decade. I’m also a science nerd: I've spent many years dedicated to studying how mental health develops and how to promote mental wellness. Lastly, I am a person who has reflected on and gained wisdom from my own experiences with anxiety, stress, and challenging life experiences. Through this blend of professional insight and personal understanding, I see myself as a mentor bringing curiosity, collaboration, and expertise to the spaces I hold for my clients.
Adults/ teens, couples/relationships, and groups. Bring your anxiety or depression, issues with identity, sexuality, life purpose and meaning, your trauma, your grief. Build self awareness, self acceptance, self compassion. Strengthen your relationships and work through communication barriers. Work through trauma, get support through addiction, be present and live more fully. LGBTQ+, BIMPOC, non-monogamy, sex work competent and responsive. I come with 18+ years of experience as a case manager, special educator, and wilderness first responder.
Adults/ teens, couples/relationships, and groups. Bring your anxiety or depression, issues with identity, sexuality, life purpose and meaning, your trauma, your grief. Build self awareness, self acceptance, self compassion. Strengthen your relationships and work through communication barriers. Work through trauma, get support through addiction, be present and live more fully. LGBTQ+, BIMPOC, non-monogamy, sex work competent and responsive. I come with 18+ years of experience as a case manager, special educator, and wilderness first responder.
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What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.