Therapists in San Leandro, CA

Kathy Southard LCSW has been in practice for over 20 years. A graduate of Boston University, she is a former member of a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital's psychiatry department. Kathy has experience working with the following modalities: EMDR, CBT, Mindfulness-Based Approaches, Mentalization Based Therapy. Additionally, Kathy is a MAPS trainee therapist, learning more about IFS and somatic methods for healing. My theoretical approach is a mix of psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness. I am influenced by eastern approaches to psychology and spirituality. There is no way out, but through.

I view therapy as a collaborative effort with my clients- you bring a desire to work on yourself, with all your strengths as well as challenges; I bring a warm, respectful, and clinically experienced therapy style that recognizes your inherent worth and capacity. We will work together to explore, understand, and support your healing journey using a variety of tools, collaborating to meet your needs. I welcome LGBTQIA+ folks, I am Kink positive, and believe in cultural humility and health at every size. I use a holistic approach that honors my client's innate healing wisdom- from mind, body, and spirit.

I believe you're the expert. You know where you’ve been and what you ultimately need, and you may just need a little support finding your way. My job is to help you find those undiscovered parts of yourself, and support you to move toward a more fulfilling and joyful life.

Welcome! My name is Britny Kerwin, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a passion for empowering others to reach their goals. I have worked with all different types of clients and populations. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, bullying, and family conflict to name a few. I often utilize a person-centered approach, as I am a strong believer that you are the expert of yourself and your life. I may implement tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to support your progress and long-term success.

I help women become more present and powerful in their lives. In a safe, collaborative setting, I help individuals from all walks of life free themselves from the pain of the past, make better choices in the present, identify and realize their dreams. I also provide psychedelic integration to make the most of insights and experiences gained from expanded states of consciousness.

Mental health can be viewed in its most extreme form: schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, etc... However, while those diagnosis can be true; most often, it is more common for people to seek support around navigating overall stress, relationship challenges, work stress, health/illness, parenting, grief/loss, etc. If this is you, then lets partner together to speak your truth and successfully move you through this phase of life.

Hello! My name is Daphne Priddy and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. In my practice, I will meet you where you are with a warm and empathic approach. My primary approach to therapy is evidence based practices such as CBT/DBT. Additional modalities that may be used are dependent on the client needs such as Solution Focused, Narrative, Humanistic, Gestalt, or Integrated approach.

We’re living in a highly stressful society striving to balance our personal lives, relationships, family needs and work livelihoods to care for who and what is most important to us. Past trauma can interfere with our daily functioning and create isolation and mental unwellness. We all need support and guidance: good psychotherapy and relationship counseling can be a great benefit! I assess comprehensively, work pragmatically and use a well-developed tool kit! Together we work to help you balance emotions, shift unhelpful beliefs, resolve trauma, deepen forgiveness and forge new pathways to wellness and relationship health!

Are you confused, stuck, or unable to function and be the best version of yourself? Do you feel inadequate as a parent, a partner or unable to build meaningful interpersonal relationships? Do you want to move forward and leave behind a past that no longer serves you? If you need to regain confidence at work, within your family, student life and/or professional life, I am here to help. I am licensed in California and have worked with families and individuals for more than 20 years. Together we can tap into your inherent tools and help you thrive and recover or build a sense of power and belonging. Call today!

Helping you to discover your authentic self and live a fulfilling life is our specialty. Many times we find ourselves seeking help for answers to fix our lives. It is important to know you are not alone. Whitaker, Inc.'s team will work in collaboration with you to motivate and support you, while creating the life and career of your dreams. Our counselors provide a supportive, non-judgmental and safe environment. We provide techniques that will increase opportunities for success. Whatever your reason for seeking a Life Coach or Spiritual Counselor, together we will discover the path to the authentic YOU.

If you've every felt like you were in a "space of stuck" you are not alone. Many individuals struggle to pinpoint the barriers to living an enhanced life that optimizes their potential. Trauma, and historical experiences can contribute to this state of suspension. You have the opportunity and capability to change direction, no matter how long you've felt like you were in a never ending cycle. It is not too late and you are not alone. The addition of my therapeutic services, support, and effective coping skills can be the catalyst for positive momentum. NOW is the time to get the results you crave.

Brenda Curtis, LMFT and EMDR certified. I approach the individual as a whole and the client knows themselves best. I am compassionate, easy to talk to, and have a great sense of humor. My practice consists of individuals from all walks of life, ethnicities, and cultures. I often focus on first responders/law enforcement/RNs and those who have had traumas in their lives. I work with a wide variety of individuals those with PTSD/trauma-related injuries, law enforcement/Frist Responders, doctors, nurses, addiction (12-step recovery), anxiety, and depression.

Are you experiencing marital conflict? Do you worry about how conflict with your mate affects your children? I have over 20 years experience working with clients dealing with a wide variety of issues, including family conflict, divorce, child custody, parenting issues, depression, addiction, and anxiety. Research has proven that the parental relationship directly impacts a child's self esteem and social skills. I am a warm, dynamic and solution oriented therapist. I work along side you, to help you identify and overcome the problems which are causing pain in your life.

I specialize in empowering individuals to break free from barriers that hold them back from achieving their full potential. Together, we'll bravely address past pain and trauma, work with your stuck parts, and cultivate enduring positive change. My approach focuses on amplifying your innate strength and wisdom, nurturing patience as you evolve. By gaining new insights and enhancing self-care practices, we'll guide you towards embracing your fullest self.

Young people experience many challenges in the cyber age. Not only are they struggling to cope with traditional stressors such as family, friends, and school, but they feel sadder and lonelier than ever. My goal is to assist our youth with finding their voice, embracing their strengths, and for them to become empowered. I want to provide preteens, adolescents, and young adults with a safe, judgment-free space that allows them to explore their cultural, racial, economic, spiritual, and gender identities so that they may decide who they are for themselves.

Do you feel weary of the constant parade of "failed" relationships that show up in your life? Would you like to discover the secret to attracting and keeping a healthy committed relationship? If you answered "yes" to these questions, you have come to the right place. I have 25 years of experience in helping people just like you to understand how the patterns of unhealthy relationships are laid down very early in life. Relationships are like a "dance" in which each partner performs their "steps". Becoming aware of your "steps" means you can change them, and reap amazing rewards.

Greetings, we finally found each other. I would love to be a part of your life's journey of becoming the best you. Through our partnership we can discover how your past effects your present, and how you can be the best version of yourself. Have you experienced trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, or are you in a transition in your life? Have these issues created barriers to your success in your work life and or personal life or are you paralyzed by the fear of success? Together we can create strategies and coping skills that will allow you to take control of your life. It's time to take the lead, let's do it together!

As a strength-based, trauma informed psychotherapist, the goal is for us to work collaboratively to help you gain insight into your feelings and behaviors while improving the areas in your life you feel need support. A central focus will be to develop your communication skills in order to make gains in your relationships. My interventions are geared to empathically take you towards your personal goals safely and consistently.

My name is Stacey Peyer and I have been a licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1989. I primarily work with adults. I am also a Certified Pet Loss Specialist. I work with adults who are dealing with relationship issues, life transitions, depression, anxiety, infertility, LGBTQ concerns, and Pet loss, including anticipatory grief and end of life decisions. I have a great deal of experience supporting social work students (and those studying related fields) in their career journeys.