Therapists in Walnut Creek, CA
Lance Danielsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
What parts of yourself do you wish to develop? Healing and growing is a process, and therapy is a place to look inside ourselves, find new and meaningful pieces, and bring them back to integrate into our daily lives. Whether we are celebrating your successes or processing through the challenges, meaning can be made either way. I’ll be there in each session to be someone on your side, on your team. Together we will collaborate on your goals, and the strategies around how to achieve them.
What parts of yourself do you wish to develop? Healing and growing is a process, and therapy is a place to look inside ourselves, find new and meaningful pieces, and bring them back to integrate into our daily lives. Whether we are celebrating your successes or processing through the challenges, meaning can be made either way. I’ll be there in each session to be someone on your side, on your team. Together we will collaborate on your goals, and the strategies around how to achieve them.
Jackie Alvarado
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC, PPS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94595 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Grishma Gautam
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, MA(SOM), MA(DMP)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Are you feeling stuck, frustrated or helpless? Weren’t affirmations or self-talk helpful? It’s because we can't access our full Self from a cognitive level. The body reflects mind & stores memories including trauma. This unconsciously disrupts nervous system & our natural ability for balance & regulation leading to symptoms like anxiety, depression, etc. Symptoms seem like “traits" when they aren’t contextualized in developmental, interpersonal & social layers. We will co-create a nourishing space to unravel somatic stories, identify triggers, patterns & skills to realign with your innate wisdom to move helplessness to empowerment.
Are you feeling stuck, frustrated or helpless? Weren’t affirmations or self-talk helpful? It’s because we can't access our full Self from a cognitive level. The body reflects mind & stores memories including trauma. This unconsciously disrupts nervous system & our natural ability for balance & regulation leading to symptoms like anxiety, depression, etc. Symptoms seem like “traits" when they aren’t contextualized in developmental, interpersonal & social layers. We will co-create a nourishing space to unravel somatic stories, identify triggers, patterns & skills to realign with your innate wisdom to move helplessness to empowerment.
Is your child is struggling with mental health? Is it effecting them in school (low grades, missing assignments, poor test performance)? Are you are scared about your child's future? Are you sad to see your child struggling with their mental health? As a parent you want your child to be happy and experience success. We believe every child deserves to feel a sense of wellbeing and reach their potential. And we are here to help.
Is your child is struggling with mental health? Is it effecting them in school (low grades, missing assignments, poor test performance)? Are you are scared about your child's future? Are you sad to see your child struggling with their mental health? As a parent you want your child to be happy and experience success. We believe every child deserves to feel a sense of wellbeing and reach their potential. And we are here to help.
Radha Richmond, Licensed Educational Psychologist
Licensed Educational Psychologist, MA, EdS, LEP
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I'm a licensed educational psychologist specializing in assessment and intervention of psychological disorders impacting learning and school performance (e.g. dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, attention issues like ADD/ADHD, neurodevelopment disorders such as autism, and social-emotional disorders). I specialize in psycho-educational assessment focusing on discovering why educational difficulties are occurring and providing intervention recommendations. Families often come to me to discover why their child may be failing in school, or has lost motivation to do their best, or is having behavioral/attention challenges, or when homework takes a long time and/or is a battle (among other reasons).
I'm a licensed educational psychologist specializing in assessment and intervention of psychological disorders impacting learning and school performance (e.g. dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, attention issues like ADD/ADHD, neurodevelopment disorders such as autism, and social-emotional disorders). I specialize in psycho-educational assessment focusing on discovering why educational difficulties are occurring and providing intervention recommendations. Families often come to me to discover why their child may be failing in school, or has lost motivation to do their best, or is having behavioral/attention challenges, or when homework takes a long time and/or is a battle (among other reasons).
Karen L. Kleckner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (Online Only)
At the core of many personal issues lie old messages of your sense of worth. Those messages conveyed to you while growing-up that may have minimized your self-esteem.
By slowly revisiting the wounded part of yourself, old repetitive behaviors can cease to exist. A new sense of kindness toward yourself will begin to emerge.
Allow me to travel with you to discover what is buried deep inside of your soul, exploring what keeps you from becoming all that you want to be.
I hold a container of acceptance in the therapy room, while searching for its meaning and resolution.
At the core of many personal issues lie old messages of your sense of worth. Those messages conveyed to you while growing-up that may have minimized your self-esteem.
By slowly revisiting the wounded part of yourself, old repetitive behaviors can cease to exist. A new sense of kindness toward yourself will begin to emerge.
Allow me to travel with you to discover what is buried deep inside of your soul, exploring what keeps you from becoming all that you want to be.
I hold a container of acceptance in the therapy room, while searching for its meaning and resolution.
Monica Alcantara
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (Online Only)
I aim to help you gain a better understanding of yourself, while helping you navigate life in a way that amplifies your strengths and supports your needs. I want to provide you with the safety and comfort needed to help you share parts of yourself that might be too difficult to share with others, free of judgment and full of compassion.
I aim to help you gain a better understanding of yourself, while helping you navigate life in a way that amplifies your strengths and supports your needs. I want to provide you with the safety and comfort needed to help you share parts of yourself that might be too difficult to share with others, free of judgment and full of compassion.
Do you want to make changes in your life, profession, or relationships but feel hopeless and stuck? Are you seeking clarity about your anxiety, depression or relationship problems? Do you want to deeply understand yourself, your values and your strengths, and use this knowledge to achieve your goals? We’ll collaborate on therapeutic goals and treatment objectives tailored to your unique life experiences, personality, goals, values and strengths. If you are struggling to even define what those are, that’s a great place to begin!
Do you want to make changes in your life, profession, or relationships but feel hopeless and stuck? Are you seeking clarity about your anxiety, depression or relationship problems? Do you want to deeply understand yourself, your values and your strengths, and use this knowledge to achieve your goals? We’ll collaborate on therapeutic goals and treatment objectives tailored to your unique life experiences, personality, goals, values and strengths. If you are struggling to even define what those are, that’s a great place to begin!
Elana Luban
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94597 (Online Only)
I'm a telehealth therapist who's passionate about providing individualized treatment to fit my clients' specific goals. I have a compassionate, non-preachy approach but don't believe in letting my clients coast by without doing any self-work as I sit back, silently nodding. I am certified in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), both of which I offer via telehealth. I believe that central to our struggles are our unmet needs, some past, some current, which have led us to compulsive/addictive behaviors and unhealthy attachments.
I'm a telehealth therapist who's passionate about providing individualized treatment to fit my clients' specific goals. I have a compassionate, non-preachy approach but don't believe in letting my clients coast by without doing any self-work as I sit back, silently nodding. I am certified in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), both of which I offer via telehealth. I believe that central to our struggles are our unmet needs, some past, some current, which have led us to compulsive/addictive behaviors and unhealthy attachments.
Have you reached an emotionally challenging point in your life and need a safe, accepting, non-judgmental space where you can safely work through your issues without someone else imposing their own agenda upon you? I have worked successfully with a very diverse group of clients, both individuals and couples, who have benefited from my individualized approach to helping people manage and work through issues of anxiety, trauma, depression, relational issues with partners and family, and a variety of major life transition issues that required careful navigation and thought before proceeding.
Have you reached an emotionally challenging point in your life and need a safe, accepting, non-judgmental space where you can safely work through your issues without someone else imposing their own agenda upon you? I have worked successfully with a very diverse group of clients, both individuals and couples, who have benefited from my individualized approach to helping people manage and work through issues of anxiety, trauma, depression, relational issues with partners and family, and a variety of major life transition issues that required careful navigation and thought before proceeding.
When you make the decision to further your understanding of yourself, you are one step closer to feeling empowered to living the life that you envision. With a compassionate mind, I am looking forward to supporting and guiding you through the changes that lead to positive growth. With a blend of psychodynamic, cognitive, and mindfulness-based psychotherapy approaches, I provide support and practical feedback to help you effectively address personal issues and life challenges.
When you make the decision to further your understanding of yourself, you are one step closer to feeling empowered to living the life that you envision. With a compassionate mind, I am looking forward to supporting and guiding you through the changes that lead to positive growth. With a blend of psychodynamic, cognitive, and mindfulness-based psychotherapy approaches, I provide support and practical feedback to help you effectively address personal issues and life challenges.
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Dr. Mark Fry is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2003. Dr. Fry helps clients by identifying past wounds and trauma and healing. As a therapist, it is often necessary to walk with them through this process. Dr. Fry believes it is most important for the client to identify that they are capable of healing and moving forward. Outside of work, Dr. Fry enjoys time spent with close friends. As a hobby he has been known to pick a bluegrass banjo. And give him a nice big dog any day of the week
Dr. Mark Fry is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2003. Dr. Fry helps clients by identifying past wounds and trauma and healing. As a therapist, it is often necessary to walk with them through this process. Dr. Fry believes it is most important for the client to identify that they are capable of healing and moving forward. Outside of work, Dr. Fry enjoys time spent with close friends. As a hobby he has been known to pick a bluegrass banjo. And give him a nice big dog any day of the week
Dorothy A Kruse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Not accepting new clients
I am currently not taking new clients. Are you feeling emotions that are difficult to handle; issues surfacing that you're ready to take a look at? Feeling stressed, anxious or depressed? Possibly your relationships are strained or unsatisfying. Maybe you're struggling with parenting a teenager, or you are a teenager wanting someone to listen? These are all areas of interest to me. I have worked with individuals, couples for over 22 years and am still amazed that while therapy is often not easy, it is truly worth the effort for most people. I have a calm, supportive, interactive style and welcome working with you.
I am currently not taking new clients. Are you feeling emotions that are difficult to handle; issues surfacing that you're ready to take a look at? Feeling stressed, anxious or depressed? Possibly your relationships are strained or unsatisfying. Maybe you're struggling with parenting a teenager, or you are a teenager wanting someone to listen? These are all areas of interest to me. I have worked with individuals, couples for over 22 years and am still amazed that while therapy is often not easy, it is truly worth the effort for most people. I have a calm, supportive, interactive style and welcome working with you.
Are you feeling paralyzed with overwhelming anxiety or shame? Are you stuck in negative thoughts and unhealthy patterns borne out of a traumatic past that deter you from making positive changes in your life for the future? Your suffering can end through transformative experiences in trauma-specific therapy. I strive to create a therapeutic environment where you feel safe, respected, and understood, and thus ready and open for change. You will develop a sense of safety in your body and relationships with others, learn to overcome overwhelming emotions and increase confidence in approaching life's challenges, and redefine your future.
Are you feeling paralyzed with overwhelming anxiety or shame? Are you stuck in negative thoughts and unhealthy patterns borne out of a traumatic past that deter you from making positive changes in your life for the future? Your suffering can end through transformative experiences in trauma-specific therapy. I strive to create a therapeutic environment where you feel safe, respected, and understood, and thus ready and open for change. You will develop a sense of safety in your body and relationships with others, learn to overcome overwhelming emotions and increase confidence in approaching life's challenges, and redefine your future.
Paige Harkness Carmichael
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Not accepting new clients
NOT accepting new clients at this time. I provide effective and meaningful therapy to adults and couples. My style is both interactive and warm, and I focus on maintaining a space that facilitates growth and understanding. I believe quality therapy has the potential to be a powerful tool in removing roadblocks put in place by trauma, stress, mental illness, and previously ingrained behavioral patterns. I will use my experience in combination with empathy and natural intuition to help you on your journey. I look forward to hearing from you.
NOT accepting new clients at this time. I provide effective and meaningful therapy to adults and couples. My style is both interactive and warm, and I focus on maintaining a space that facilitates growth and understanding. I believe quality therapy has the potential to be a powerful tool in removing roadblocks put in place by trauma, stress, mental illness, and previously ingrained behavioral patterns. I will use my experience in combination with empathy and natural intuition to help you on your journey. I look forward to hearing from you.
Rhiannon Sperry
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Taking the step towards a greater understanding of yourself can provide profound insights. Whether you're facing a major life transition or just trying to find your footing, I'm here to help guide you. Together, we'll explore the depths of your experiences with thoughtful curiosity & reflection so you can begin living more in the present. I offer an intentional, collaborative, & nonjudgmental environment to explore complex emotions & discover meaning in your experiences. With a background in yoga & meditation, I integrate mindful movement & somatic awareness skills to help bridge the illusional gap of mind & body.
Taking the step towards a greater understanding of yourself can provide profound insights. Whether you're facing a major life transition or just trying to find your footing, I'm here to help guide you. Together, we'll explore the depths of your experiences with thoughtful curiosity & reflection so you can begin living more in the present. I offer an intentional, collaborative, & nonjudgmental environment to explore complex emotions & discover meaning in your experiences. With a background in yoga & meditation, I integrate mindful movement & somatic awareness skills to help bridge the illusional gap of mind & body.
I am a clinical psychologist who has spent the bulk of my experience working with adults whether that be individuals, couples or families however the bulk of my work currently, has been treating both individuals and couples who grapple with concerns relating to but not limited to them personally and or concerns relating to work maybe both, grief/bereavement, depression, anxiety, worry, and concerns relating to change and transition.
I am a clinical psychologist who has spent the bulk of my experience working with adults whether that be individuals, couples or families however the bulk of my work currently, has been treating both individuals and couples who grapple with concerns relating to but not limited to them personally and or concerns relating to work maybe both, grief/bereavement, depression, anxiety, worry, and concerns relating to change and transition.
Monica Horowitz
Psychological Associate, MA , PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Hello! Let me congratulate you on taking the first step towards your-self discovery and personal healing. I understand how challenging it is to find a therapist who will honor, respect, and value the often private and personal information you share in session. I believe in providing clients space to feel safe enough to unpack suppressed emotions and thoughts while gently offering insights to how their patterns might be counterintuitive to the goals they want. The fundamentals of my practice include being genuine, compassionate, empowerment of others, unbiased, no judgments, and being scientifically sound.
Hello! Let me congratulate you on taking the first step towards your-self discovery and personal healing. I understand how challenging it is to find a therapist who will honor, respect, and value the often private and personal information you share in session. I believe in providing clients space to feel safe enough to unpack suppressed emotions and thoughts while gently offering insights to how their patterns might be counterintuitive to the goals they want. The fundamentals of my practice include being genuine, compassionate, empowerment of others, unbiased, no judgments, and being scientifically sound.
I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation of good therapy. I strive to create a supportive and empathetic environment where you can feel safe exploring the areas of your life that feel overwhelming and difficult. With my relaxed, collaborative style, I aim to help you utilize your inherent strengths to overcome challenges and reach your goals. I have an extensive background in Early Childhood Education and Child Development and love to work with children, teens, and their families. I have experience helping children and teens manage the challenges of depression, anxiety, school, and social dynamics.
I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation of good therapy. I strive to create a supportive and empathetic environment where you can feel safe exploring the areas of your life that feel overwhelming and difficult. With my relaxed, collaborative style, I aim to help you utilize your inherent strengths to overcome challenges and reach your goals. I have an extensive background in Early Childhood Education and Child Development and love to work with children, teens, and their families. I have experience helping children and teens manage the challenges of depression, anxiety, school, and social dynamics.
I believe you are the expert in your life. I believe the decision to seek therapy can be beautiful, and complicated because such is life. Healing isn’t linear and is a journey that can be filled with a variety of feelings and emotions–expansion, discomfort, learning, relearning, and unlearning. My goal is to co-create a space and container that will allow you to explore, discover, and tap into parts of yourself unknown to you. I am committed to using a healing-centered, trauma-informed lens and feel your journey of holistic transformation is unique and valuable.
I believe you are the expert in your life. I believe the decision to seek therapy can be beautiful, and complicated because such is life. Healing isn’t linear and is a journey that can be filled with a variety of feelings and emotions–expansion, discomfort, learning, relearning, and unlearning. My goal is to co-create a space and container that will allow you to explore, discover, and tap into parts of yourself unknown to you. I am committed to using a healing-centered, trauma-informed lens and feel your journey of holistic transformation is unique and valuable.
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Number of Therapists in Walnut Creek, CA
800+
Average cost per session
$180
Therapists in Walnut Creek, CA who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 83% | Relationship Issues |
| 75% | Self Esteem |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 66% | Coping Skills |
| 65% | Grief |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 60% | Aetna |
| 47% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 44% | Other |
How Therapists in Walnut Creek, CA see their clients
| 69% | In Person and Online | |
| 31% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 80% | Female | |
| 19% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |