Therapists in Pittsburg, CA
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Demetra Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDR, SAP
Verified Verified
Pittsburg, CA 94565
I am a licensed Psychotherapist and certified Mediator with over twenty-five years of experience working with women, men, children, and adolescents from diverse backgrounds, providing crisis intervention, risk assessment, individual and family therapy. I provide a supportive environment and build upon your personal strengths and resilience. Therapy can be an opportunity to help you take control of your own feelings and behavior by uncovering connections between past experiences and/or your current symptoms.
I am a licensed Psychotherapist and certified Mediator with over twenty-five years of experience working with women, men, children, and adolescents from diverse backgrounds, providing crisis intervention, risk assessment, individual and family therapy. I provide a supportive environment and build upon your personal strengths and resilience. Therapy can be an opportunity to help you take control of your own feelings and behavior by uncovering connections between past experiences and/or your current symptoms.
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Hope Springs Psychotherapy and Consulting
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pittsburg, CA 94565
We are a mental health practice focused on tailoring therapy to your needs, while providing an environment to promote healing and wellness. We believe in "Building resilience, one life experience at a time". There are many options when it comes to seeking therapy. We believe that trust, and a willingness to be vulnerable is not something that should be taken lightly. We believe a therapeutic relationship in a safe environment can be healing. Regardless of what has caused you to consider therapy, know that our passion to help others means that we are committed to helping you.
We are a mental health practice focused on tailoring therapy to your needs, while providing an environment to promote healing and wellness. We believe in "Building resilience, one life experience at a time". There are many options when it comes to seeking therapy. We believe that trust, and a willingness to be vulnerable is not something that should be taken lightly. We believe a therapeutic relationship in a safe environment can be healing. Regardless of what has caused you to consider therapy, know that our passion to help others means that we are committed to helping you.
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Are you in a "caterpillar stage" of life? You sense that you could be more, but you find yourself limited by negative thoughts and/or overwhelming emotions. Or are you in a "chrysalis stage"? Your whole life seems to have disintegrated into nothing recognizable, and you are struggling to make sense of it all. From a foundation of empathy, acceptance, compassion, and respect, I provide a safe and supportive environment in which to grow and/or heal. I work from a "client-centered" approach that helps you find your own answers and healing from within.
Are you in a "caterpillar stage" of life? You sense that you could be more, but you find yourself limited by negative thoughts and/or overwhelming emotions. Or are you in a "chrysalis stage"? Your whole life seems to have disintegrated into nothing recognizable, and you are struggling to make sense of it all. From a foundation of empathy, acceptance, compassion, and respect, I provide a safe and supportive environment in which to grow and/or heal. I work from a "client-centered" approach that helps you find your own answers and healing from within.
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I am expert in and specialize in ADDICTION THERAPY. I offer a very personalized, interactive and non judgmental approach to therapy. Addiction, alcoholism, behavioral addictions, and relapse prevention are my primary areas of expertise. I also treat CO DEPENDENCE and anxiety. I welcome young adults, families, couples,and adult individuals. I also see Clients who have an established recovery history, and are ready to deal with other clinical issues that may arise after a period of recovery. Seeing an Addiction Specialist is a must when dealing with addiction and alcoholism. I am also the Family Therapist at MPI in Oakland, CA
I am expert in and specialize in ADDICTION THERAPY. I offer a very personalized, interactive and non judgmental approach to therapy. Addiction, alcoholism, behavioral addictions, and relapse prevention are my primary areas of expertise. I also treat CO DEPENDENCE and anxiety. I welcome young adults, families, couples,and adult individuals. I also see Clients who have an established recovery history, and are ready to deal with other clinical issues that may arise after a period of recovery. Seeing an Addiction Specialist is a must when dealing with addiction and alcoholism. I am also the Family Therapist at MPI in Oakland, CA
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Larry Yavorsky Therapy & Relationship Enhancement
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RN, MA
Verified Verified
Concord, CA 94520
You can be happier, healthier & find life more fulfilling, by engaging in therapy with Larry Yavorsky. I am LMFT and RN with 40 years of experience in the areas of enhancing individual, sexual, and relationship health and satisfaction. I invite you to call me at (510) 401-3935 for free phone consultation. My passion is to help clients explore and understand themselves, to become free of troubling symptoms and of relationship distress. Using methods which promote emotional, mental, and physical awareness and health, I have had success in treating a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety,PTSD, relationship/sexual distress.
You can be happier, healthier & find life more fulfilling, by engaging in therapy with Larry Yavorsky. I am LMFT and RN with 40 years of experience in the areas of enhancing individual, sexual, and relationship health and satisfaction. I invite you to call me at (510) 401-3935 for free phone consultation. My passion is to help clients explore and understand themselves, to become free of troubling symptoms and of relationship distress. Using methods which promote emotional, mental, and physical awareness and health, I have had success in treating a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety,PTSD, relationship/sexual distress.
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Jennifer Villena
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Concord, CA 94521
I completely understand that life can be tough sometimes and we all need someone to rely on. That's where I come in. I am here to offer you a safe space, a listening ear, and support. Whether you're dealing with trauma, career challenges, relationship struggles, or low self-esteem, I am here to support you every step of the way. And if you're going through grief, loss, microaggressions, abuse, or identity issues, please know that I am here for you and I will do everything in my power to help you cope and overcome these challenges. You are not alone.
I completely understand that life can be tough sometimes and we all need someone to rely on. That's where I come in. I am here to offer you a safe space, a listening ear, and support. Whether you're dealing with trauma, career challenges, relationship struggles, or low self-esteem, I am here to support you every step of the way. And if you're going through grief, loss, microaggressions, abuse, or identity issues, please know that I am here for you and I will do everything in my power to help you cope and overcome these challenges. You are not alone.
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Lacy Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Couples/Relationship Counseling. LGBTQ, Poly, & Kink friendly. Clients that like my style seek therapy mostly for anxiety or depression that comes from the feeling that life lacks purpose, feels stuck, or stale; especially during times of heartache, misunderstanding, break-ups, or even death. Many useful moments, crucial moments, can arise at the end of something - unresolved past hurts, spiritual dilemmas, a sudden urgency and passion for figuring out "why we're here" - understanding them and integrating them is what I offer. Closing the old stuff up well means new, exciting beginnings are possible...often in the same relationship!
Couples/Relationship Counseling. LGBTQ, Poly, & Kink friendly. Clients that like my style seek therapy mostly for anxiety or depression that comes from the feeling that life lacks purpose, feels stuck, or stale; especially during times of heartache, misunderstanding, break-ups, or even death. Many useful moments, crucial moments, can arise at the end of something - unresolved past hurts, spiritual dilemmas, a sudden urgency and passion for figuring out "why we're here" - understanding them and integrating them is what I offer. Closing the old stuff up well means new, exciting beginnings are possible...often in the same relationship!
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Relationships are a fact of life. We all live in relation to each other as spouses, children, parents & friends. Even in the best of these relationships, inevitably, problems occur. Often, we are able to resolve problems on our own. However, there are times when the help of an expert in relationships, such as a Marriage and Family Therapist, is needed to: *improve communications, *increase understanding in relationships, *resolve conflicts, *improve parenting skills,*relieve stress, depression, anxiety,*strengthen the bonds of relationships & gain a better understanding of one another.
Relationships are a fact of life. We all live in relation to each other as spouses, children, parents & friends. Even in the best of these relationships, inevitably, problems occur. Often, we are able to resolve problems on our own. However, there are times when the help of an expert in relationships, such as a Marriage and Family Therapist, is needed to: *improve communications, *increase understanding in relationships, *resolve conflicts, *improve parenting skills,*relieve stress, depression, anxiety,*strengthen the bonds of relationships & gain a better understanding of one another.
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Andria Marie Cremolini
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
I specialize in working with preteens, teens and young adults with eating disorders, depression and mood disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, and trauma. I am passionate about working with individuals who want to foster a greater sense of self compassion, to improve self worth and body image, or to work to develop more satisfying relationships with others. I work collaboratively and from a strength-based perspective to aide in the development of skills that allow you to live a full and more meaningful life. My therapeutic style is warm, engaging and respectful.
I specialize in working with preteens, teens and young adults with eating disorders, depression and mood disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, and trauma. I am passionate about working with individuals who want to foster a greater sense of self compassion, to improve self worth and body image, or to work to develop more satisfying relationships with others. I work collaboratively and from a strength-based perspective to aide in the development of skills that allow you to live a full and more meaningful life. My therapeutic style is warm, engaging and respectful.
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I am an experienced therapist who is described as compassionate, interactive and comfortable to work with. As a trauma informed therapist, I specialize in working with people who have had challenging and traumatic life experiences. I work with individuals who experience a wide range of distress, including anxiety, panic, depression, relationship issues, hopelessness and self doubt. Building a relationship with a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and validated is the first step and I will be thoughtful about your needs.
I am an experienced therapist who is described as compassionate, interactive and comfortable to work with. As a trauma informed therapist, I specialize in working with people who have had challenging and traumatic life experiences. I work with individuals who experience a wide range of distress, including anxiety, panic, depression, relationship issues, hopelessness and self doubt. Building a relationship with a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and validated is the first step and I will be thoughtful about your needs.
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Rhonda Barovsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
People come to therapy because they want to feel better. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD, or relationship problems, if you have experienced rape, childhood abuse, domestic violence, please call me. I also work with people who have experienced the death of a loved one, including their child. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, TEAM-CBT model developed by David Burns, MD, including powerful and effective techniques designed to move you from despair to joy. I also use EMDR, Hypnosis and Ketamine Assisted Therapy. "She was helpful, and understanding. I couldn't have gotten to where I am right now without her." KT
People come to therapy because they want to feel better. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD, or relationship problems, if you have experienced rape, childhood abuse, domestic violence, please call me. I also work with people who have experienced the death of a loved one, including their child. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, TEAM-CBT model developed by David Burns, MD, including powerful and effective techniques designed to move you from despair to joy. I also use EMDR, Hypnosis and Ketamine Assisted Therapy. "She was helpful, and understanding. I couldn't have gotten to where I am right now without her." KT
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Mary Cabarles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Concord, CA 94520 (Online Only)
#1 You are courageous. It is not easy to ask for help or be willing to look at coping strategies or attachment styles that are no longer serving you. I strive to provide an open unbiased environment to develop a comfortable therapist/client dynamic in order to begin processing past or current issues with a focus on goal setting and starting where you're at. Change happens when you believe it can happen and the only failure is in not trying. I strongly believe that there is no destination, only the journey and in focusing on the process and being mindful, you can achieve anything.
#1 You are courageous. It is not easy to ask for help or be willing to look at coping strategies or attachment styles that are no longer serving you. I strive to provide an open unbiased environment to develop a comfortable therapist/client dynamic in order to begin processing past or current issues with a focus on goal setting and starting where you're at. Change happens when you believe it can happen and the only failure is in not trying. I strongly believe that there is no destination, only the journey and in focusing on the process and being mindful, you can achieve anything.
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Meri Levy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
My niche is with adults who particularly hard on themselves, especially parents and people experiencing chronic pain. Do you often feel like you "should" be doing more or better? Do you feel guilty taking time for yourself? Do you have mixed feelings about parenthood or your relationship? Learning how to treat ourselves with compassion, accepting our negative feelings as well as the positive ones, and balancing caretaking for others with caring for ourselves is something many of us have to learn as adults. These are areas I help my clients with daily. You don't need to struggle with these issues alone.
My niche is with adults who particularly hard on themselves, especially parents and people experiencing chronic pain. Do you often feel like you "should" be doing more or better? Do you feel guilty taking time for yourself? Do you have mixed feelings about parenthood or your relationship? Learning how to treat ourselves with compassion, accepting our negative feelings as well as the positive ones, and balancing caretaking for others with caring for ourselves is something many of us have to learn as adults. These are areas I help my clients with daily. You don't need to struggle with these issues alone.
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Dr. Krystal S Smith
Psychologist, PsyD, PSYPACT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Life can be rough sometimes, and it’s so easy to feel stuck, wondering where you’re headed. My goal is to help you find new perspectives and new ways of looking at any situation so that you can approach life with confidence and authenticity. Along with bringing a multicultural perspective to therapy as a therapist of color, I utilize an integrative approach of Narrative, Interpersonal, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, and other modalities that fit your unique life journey.
Life can be rough sometimes, and it’s so easy to feel stuck, wondering where you’re headed. My goal is to help you find new perspectives and new ways of looking at any situation so that you can approach life with confidence and authenticity. Along with bringing a multicultural perspective to therapy as a therapist of color, I utilize an integrative approach of Narrative, Interpersonal, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, and other modalities that fit your unique life journey.
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If you are seeking therapy, you've most likely identified patterns in your life that you'd like to change. Do you feel overwhelmed by what seems too large of a mountain to scale? Have you attempted to do the work alone, but often feel hopeless in your pursuit of stability? You may find it comforting to secure a knowledgeable supportive passenger in your journey to reach the destination of growth and healing. The path to this recognition is unique to each person, as is the process of therapy itself.
If you are seeking therapy, you've most likely identified patterns in your life that you'd like to change. Do you feel overwhelmed by what seems too large of a mountain to scale? Have you attempted to do the work alone, but often feel hopeless in your pursuit of stability? You may find it comforting to secure a knowledgeable supportive passenger in your journey to reach the destination of growth and healing. The path to this recognition is unique to each person, as is the process of therapy itself.
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Margie Ryerson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 (Online Only)
My orientation is cognitive and behavioral (CBT). I'm a caring compassionate listener and also actively engage with clients to elicit thoughts, feelings, and strategies for healing. My specialties include eating disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, couples, family issues, parenting, and teens. My therapy approach is directive and problem-solving while encouraging self-acceptance and compassion. I believe that everyone is capable of change at their own rate and comfort level. I help my clients eliminate self-critical thinking that too often sabotages their happiness and their relationships.
My orientation is cognitive and behavioral (CBT). I'm a caring compassionate listener and also actively engage with clients to elicit thoughts, feelings, and strategies for healing. My specialties include eating disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, couples, family issues, parenting, and teens. My therapy approach is directive and problem-solving while encouraging self-acceptance and compassion. I believe that everyone is capable of change at their own rate and comfort level. I help my clients eliminate self-critical thinking that too often sabotages their happiness and their relationships.
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Beverly Swann
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Concord, CA 94521 (Online Only)
Trauma...COVID fatigue...current political climate...feeling stuck...anxiety...wanting more from life...clients come to me for many reasons. My holistic, body-oriented psychotherapy & health services are based on principles of wholeness, positive psychology, & empowerment. It's about more than venting stress. It's about identifying & transcending challenges/roadblocks/speedbumps. It's about cultivating happiness/peace/well-being, learning & expanding tools, discovering & nurturing your authentic self & the resources you already have, & seeing yourself as the complex & unique being you are. Cultivate a life of thriving!
Trauma...COVID fatigue...current political climate...feeling stuck...anxiety...wanting more from life...clients come to me for many reasons. My holistic, body-oriented psychotherapy & health services are based on principles of wholeness, positive psychology, & empowerment. It's about more than venting stress. It's about identifying & transcending challenges/roadblocks/speedbumps. It's about cultivating happiness/peace/well-being, learning & expanding tools, discovering & nurturing your authentic self & the resources you already have, & seeing yourself as the complex & unique being you are. Cultivate a life of thriving!
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Gwynne Gilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, SEP, OICC, MBA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 (Online Only)
It's been too long since you felt peaceful, present, and comfortable-if ever. Your brain is always going–worried about the future, criticizing yourself about the past, & hyper-sensitive about what people think of you. Your thoughts affect your body, too, with tension in your muscles, uneasiness in your gut, and a heartbeat that revs up at the drop of a hat. You can barely remember what it's like to be relaxed; just getting through the day takes work, and sleep is a nightly struggle. It's impacting your health, work, parenting, and relationships. It's hard not to feel hopeless. You're looking for somewhere to turn.
It's been too long since you felt peaceful, present, and comfortable-if ever. Your brain is always going–worried about the future, criticizing yourself about the past, & hyper-sensitive about what people think of you. Your thoughts affect your body, too, with tension in your muscles, uneasiness in your gut, and a heartbeat that revs up at the drop of a hat. You can barely remember what it's like to be relaxed; just getting through the day takes work, and sleep is a nightly struggle. It's impacting your health, work, parenting, and relationships. It's hard not to feel hopeless. You're looking for somewhere to turn.
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Not your daddy’s therapist - $190 per 50min session. If you are looking for a therapist just like every other, then keep looking. I am holistic, young, experimental, polyamorous, extremely open-minded, spiritual, transpersonal, neurodiverse, weird, provocative, quirky, heteroflexible, and a sparkle of queer. My life's work focuses on the deconstruction of social norms including gender, masculinity/femininity, mononormativity, sexuality, professionalism, and mental health as a whole. Therapy is not a one size fits all kind of gig. I customize the way I work to match the needs, strengths, and limitations of each individual client.
Not your daddy’s therapist - $190 per 50min session. If you are looking for a therapist just like every other, then keep looking. I am holistic, young, experimental, polyamorous, extremely open-minded, spiritual, transpersonal, neurodiverse, weird, provocative, quirky, heteroflexible, and a sparkle of queer. My life's work focuses on the deconstruction of social norms including gender, masculinity/femininity, mononormativity, sexuality, professionalism, and mental health as a whole. Therapy is not a one size fits all kind of gig. I customize the way I work to match the needs, strengths, and limitations of each individual client.
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The Lucas Rubino Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
We know when you call us that you, your family or child/teen are experiencing difficult emotional times. We at The Lucas Rubino Center are here to help you & support you through these times. We want to make sure you receive the therapy you need in a caring environment & at an affordable price. Dr Rubino started the Rubino Center, 18 yrs ago, so people could be treated as people not as a number. We are all dedicated therapists & we look forward to helping you & working with you. We also encourage your comments & any questions you may have about your therapy.
We know when you call us that you, your family or child/teen are experiencing difficult emotional times. We at The Lucas Rubino Center are here to help you & support you through these times. We want to make sure you receive the therapy you need in a caring environment & at an affordable price. Dr Rubino started the Rubino Center, 18 yrs ago, so people could be treated as people not as a number. We are all dedicated therapists & we look forward to helping you & working with you. We also encourage your comments & any questions you may have about your therapy.