Therapists in Richmond, CA

I believe the therapeutic process is collaborative: You share your experience, I listen, respond, and together we find the way towards your goals and healing. Perhaps you have clear ideas about what you want to work on, or you might have a sense that life isn't going well, but you don't know why.  You may have experienced troubling events in the past or in the present; perhaps a family member, friend or boss has encouraged you to seek help.  I have more than 50 years of experience as a psychotherapist in the Bay Area. I welcome your call.

Many of my clients are aware of feeling alienated or "different." My clients come from diverse walks of life and experience alienation for very different reasons. However, they often struggle with: depression, anxiety, early-life trauma, addictions, as well as painful repetition and disappointment in relationships. You may have had difficulty connecting and benefiting from therapy in the past. Working together we can face the pain, anxiety, and repetition that you may be feeling. Finding relief, gaining confidence and increasing satisfaction in your relationships is not a distant dream. I invite you to visit my website to learn more about my practice.

Struggle in your life, relationships, and family can provide surprising opportunities to cultivate resilience, connection, and meaning. Working with me is a collaborative process. I work with individuals, couples, and families to develop a framework that fosters nourishing joy and holistic health. I welcome clients who experience social/racial marginalization. If you struggle with communication, satisfaction, depression, meaning, or difficulty in life transitions, you will find resonance with my mindfulness-based and narrative approach. I work best with clients who seek to ease suffering and aim for transformation.

I work with individual adults of all ages as well as with couples: I like to listen to you, metaphorically speaking, with two ears: what you say and how you say it. I like to understand your internal make-up and the dynamics of your interpersonal relationships. I also want to understand with you how it all fits together. Perhaps, through collaborative curiosity, I can help you alter habits from back then that don't serve you in the here and now of your life at this time. I believe that relationships to yourself and others are critically important.

I enjoy working with people who have been successful in their fields and yet have come to an impasse in how they think of themselves in terms of self esteem and self respect. The people I work with often question the significance of their lives and how loved they are by friends and family. These doubts often have their origin in their birth families and can be helped by an in-depth understanding of their role in their families.

Would you like to feel more present in life and more secure in relationships? I have helped many to move past difficult experiences to reconnect with the beauty of life. My treatment focus is helping people to effect change through making different life choices, and on therapy as a working partnership. Trained in both traditional and holistic understandings of mind-body-spirit, my experience includes private practice; crisis work; directorships at mental health agencies; supervision of student therapists; and consultation for providers and organizations. I also integrate spiritual and energy healing perspectives when appropriate.

Counseling and psychotherapy can be the most rewarding gifts we give to ourselves. A gift of self-care where hope, change, and personal transformation can become a reality. Depending on the situation and individual preferences, counseling can be brief and solution-focused or longer in length. For clients looking to change long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions, a long-term approach is the best therapeutic option to explore and unlock new growth that can lead to a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, frustrated, or stuck? I can help you find ways to cope with uncomfortable feelings so that you can feel more balance in your daily life and more fulfilling relationships and experiences. Many of us rely on friends and family to help us work through problems, but sometimes our friends or family are part of the problem itself. Or maybe we just don't feel comfortable talking about certain issues with them. Oftentimes we withdraw from our support systems and end up feeling more and more alone.

My therapeutic training has been centered on experiential, culturally sensitive, and inner work necessary for becoming a healer. I focus on assessing individual client needs and providing compassionate therapeutic interventions to families, couples and children. I use Mindfulness, Progressive Relaxation and Guided imagery as well as Cognitive Reframing to increase awareness and reduce present anxiety symptoms.My specialties include: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression, Trauma and loss Loss, Alcohol and Chemical dependency.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed caring for your children, ill spouse, elderly parents or others? When caretaking responsibilities demand so much time and energy, do you sometimes feel you've lost part of yourself? Perhaps you're afraid you are going to lose someone you love. Do you feel you must sacrifice yourself in order to have relationships leaving you wondering where you end and others begin? Can you only really be yourself when alone? Do you feel guilty or ashamed for resenting your situation? If you can relate to any of these difficulties, I can help.

Are you looking for help, guidance or support as a parent, adolescent, adult, or couple? Do you feel out of tune with your friends or family? Overwhelmed with demands? Or stuck in relational or behavioral patterns? Therapy can open you to new perspectives. As your therapist, I can help you widen your view, find your competence and reconnect with yourself, so you feel up to life’s challenges. I will be a curious and empathic listener and provide a secure, contained space to explore.

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.

Therapy is a place to feel understood and safe. My approach to therapy is collaborative, warm, and strength-based. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, transitions and adjustment, grief, parenting, and family communication.

My name is Gabriela Cibrian and I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. My passion is working with individuals and families to help them understand behavioral patterns within themselves to help them make positive changes. My style and approach to therapy are a good fit for children, teens, and adults who have experienced trauma and symptoms related to stress, anxiety, and depression. I specialize in working with clients to help them understand trauma responses and formulate a plan to create healthier thought patterns that lead to healthier behavioral patterns.

Welcome! I'm Truitt Grant, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a genuine passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges and discover their inner strength. Whether you're facing overwhelming emotions, depression/anxiety, personality disorder, relationship issues, or seeking personal growth, I am here to provide you with the support and guidance you need. I am based out of Seaside, California, and working with Clients statewide via telehealth.

Hello, my name is Sani. I have been working in the mental health field for the past 4+ years now helping individuals find direction, path, healing, and light in the midst of despair in life. As an empath and highly intuitive individual, my goal is to provide efficient, concrete, and genuine services to individuals who are suffering from mental illness-anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, addiction, life coaching, developmental issues, and so forth in overcoming life challenges to help bring forth healing in all aspects of life.

Alexander Largaespada is a dedicated marriage and family therapist with a passion for helping individuals, couples, and families navigate challenges and cultivate healthier relationships. With a compassionate and client-centered approach, Alexander strives to create a safe and supportive space for his clients to explore their emotions, improve communication, and build stronger connections.

My name is Juana Gonzalez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am oriented to helping those that are experiencing distress and life changes that are affecting everyday functioning by using a holistic approach to treatment. I typically work with clients that are experiencing anxiety and inability to cope due to stress and life changes. Primarily work with women and elderly clients that are in need of tools for coping with life changes and stressors. The theoretical approaches I use are cognitive behavioral, person-centered, and holistic.

Is your child struggling with anxiety, depression or a big life change or a recent trauma? Are you an adult navigating grief or a transitional phase in your life and overwhelmed with stress, worry, or fear? As an Art Therapist, using a trauma-informed approach, we will work collaboratively and creatively to meet your goals. I will help you access coping skills, establishing routines, and hold space for emotional expression. I specialize in working with individuals from marginalized communities, ages 4 through adulthood, with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.