Narrative Therapists in Walnut Creek, CA

Are you a parent who would like to get your child support? Are you questioning life transitions and searching for support? Are you experiencing grief/loss? Do you want to strengthen your relationships? Are you struggling with addiction? Are you an educator experiencing work stress or chronic stress? If you've answered yes to any of these questions, you're in the right place! I am an LMFT working in both the Bay and Sacramento areas. As a graduate of St. Mary's College of California, I have the expertise to support and guide you towards symptom relief and live a life full of gratitude and tranquility.

Welcome to my therapeutic haven! I find great joy in guiding adults on journeys of self-discovery, assisting them in understanding their identity, connections, and place in the world. With a special focus on supporting those navigating complex trauma, I am dedicated to helping individuals untangle their experiences and embark on paths toward healing. Whether you're grappling with relationships, self-worth, generational patterns, or childhood wounds, therapy provides a nurturing environment to explore your emotions and behaviors, cultivate effective coping mechanisms, and uncover sources of fulfillment and serenity.

We are a group of clinicians committed to providing skilled, supportive therapy and coaching to our clients. Our therapists use a strength-based approach to building relationships with clients that provide the trust needed to make big change. We specialize in seeing women in transitional stages of life, including but not limited to; pre-and postpartum struggles, anxiety, eating disorders, addictive behaviors, depression, role confusion, relationship stress, parenting dynamics and trauma. We love to see couples, children and individual adults ready to move past barriers and experience more joy in relationships and life.

Have you been impacted by something in your life that has caused pain such as loss, abuse, or a traumatic event? Have you used adverse coping techniques that resulted in negative outcomes or repeated patterns? Do you see these patterns reappear by choices made in your life and you feel you want to make a change? I am here to offer a nonjudgmental and unconditional foundation to help support you. Every experience is unique to the individual and the effects of these experiences must be processed through one's own strengths. Together we will find the peace that you seek to ultimately bring you to a place of well-being.

I am a warm, caring, understanding, and empathic clinician who uses various modalities to help people heal and thrive. The main modalities I utilize in therapy are person-centered, narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and family systems therapy. I believe the therapeutic relationship/alliance is one of the most important aspects of therapy, coupled with a warm, genuine approach and skillful use of theory and intervention. My goal is to meet clients where they are at and to facilitate them in making the appropriate changes in their lives that they are ready to make.

My name is Thomas Darksmith and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I am based in the Bay Area and serve clients throughout the state of California via telehealth. I work with individuals, couples, and families, using a humanistic and psychodynamic approach. The foundation of my work is a strong therapeutic relationship, based on trust and acceptance. I integrate several modalities (including CBT, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy) to help my clients gain perspective and make informed decisions that will ultimately reduce their suffering.

Having trouble navigating through life? Hitting roadblocks within different relationships? Do you have doubt about your identity and worth? I am available to provide a safe, open space in which we can work collaboratively to support you in your journey of healing. I have a background of working with youth and children dealing with depression, anxiety and the throws of life. Personally I identify as a cis-female, Black and Filipina, heterosexual therapist. I have personally experienced prenatal loss/ stillbirth. I also have a background as a former LEO as well as military veteran for almost a decade.

You might want to: free yourself; move on; get better; grow; clarify; solve the problem; build skills; change the narrative; fight for what you believe; feel alive; be confident; know what you want; take chances; firm your resolve; strengthen resiliency; say what you mean; set boundaries; take responsibility; be flexible; find a way; accept yourself; establish a rhythm; lead with the breath; connect with others; refuse to apologize for what you want; allow love; integrate; be still; deepen; and leave meaning to come together on its own.

I work with adults, couples and seniors. I use an integrative, narrative and Cognitive Therapeutic Approach. Living in the East Bay for 20+ years has allowed me to connect with the community and collaborate care with some of our finest health professionals. Insight Wellness Center is a beautiful healing space with passionate therapists who see patients and clients from 6 years old to 100+. I am an LCSW and a Dr. of Natural Health Sciences-Board Certified in Integrative Medicines. I offer Video conferencing/Telehealth Services and in office appointments.

As we move through life, the dynamics of our relationship with ourselves and the world are in a constant state of change. We often navigate this inconstant path alone but at times, especially when we feel lost in our purpose or unsure of who we are, we need help. As a licensed marriage and family therapist working in mental health for over 14 years, I'm here to help.

As a psychologist, I provide psychotherapy and psychological evaluation services. I typically utilize a CBT approach when providing psychotherapy. However, each parent and client comes to therapy with specific concerns which they would like addressed. To provide the most effective treatment, other modalities may be incorporated after taking into account concerns, diagnosis, and age. Whether it's CBT, mindfulness techniques, ACT, schema therapy, Gottman method, or narrative therapy, our sessions will be unique and goal driven.

Being a human being is complicated, and complex, and can sometimes be overwhelming. It is therapeutic to have someone to share our true selves with free of judgment. I believe each client holds the answers, and in my work, I support you on your journey. I meet you where you are, and together we identify where you would like to go, and what parts of yourself you would like to call forward. I can help you explore your inner world, and help you connect your internal experiences to your external experiences. I support clients dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and relational dynamics.

Hello and welcome! I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) psychotherapist that is dedicated to creating an inclusive, authentic, and safe therapeutic experience. Therapy with me focuses on collaborating with individuals and couples seeking to explore their current and past experiences, personal identity, and gain insight into what may no longer be serving them in order to cultivate growth and healing. In addition to working with individuals, I am passionate about collaborating with couples of all kinds to navigate the challenges of communication, stressors, intimacy, and differing experiences that show up in relationships.

I can attest,having worked with many clients over the years, I have witnessed time and time again the true value that a psychotherapeutic relationship can provide. Through hard work, growing authenticity, and commitment, a therapeutic relationship brings forth genuine opportunities for new & useful insight, new eye opening perspectives, the application of new and working coping skills, a freedom from debilitating challenges like anxiety, panic, depression, a renewed & focused life plan, significant transformational changes, and more. Therapy can have a significant impact, once you make the powerful decision to seek treatment, and develop new belief that life can be different.

Stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction have a way of taking over our lives, leaving no room to experience joy. I'm here to help. Change is often scary and hard, but in a safe, therapeutic partnership, it becomes possible. By creating an empathetic and supportive environment, we're able to refocus your energy so you can rediscover yourself, achieve lasting relief, and ultimately embrace more opportunities to experience joy and fulfillment.

I have 45 years of experience helping clients talk about their current lives. With this information I am able to gain a clear description of what is important for my clients. I know each client has their unique ways of expressing themself. For my part I approach each client in a calm caring manner. My intention is to establish a safe environment for self-disclosure. Being a therapist is part of my passion in life. It has always been more than a career. It is part of my spiritual path. While the therapeutic method is important the connection the therapist and client have with one another is the key to the healing process.

Worrying about the future (anxiety) or suffering about your past (depression) can interfere with how you feel now (your happiness) resulting in conflict at the most intimate levels of relationship. When things are going great with our family, partners, friends, and co-workers, relationships can be very fulfilling and deeply gratifying. However, by now we've all realized that relationships often change. What these changes mean is important and necessary for our personal growth. What are those changes saying about me or the other? If you are finding it exhausting waiting for you or others to change, I can help.

At Moraine Therapy, we use mindfulness practices to increase awareness and insight into the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and actions to help clients act in line with their core values. With knowledge comes the power to choose.

Tera Bazen offers compassionate and effective therapy to individuals, couples, and families. With 15+ years of experience, Tera expertly combined various therapeutic approaches to guide clients through life’s challenges. Her approach focuses on identifying your unique strengths to create practical solutions in the present. By working with Tera’s client centered therapy, you can experience faster relief and embark on a journey of growth and resilience.