Therapists in Woodacre, CA
Alane Freund
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT, ICHS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodacre, CA 94973
As an expert in high sensitivity and anxiety, I will support and teach you how to use your finely tuned nervous system as your superpower instead of letting IT manage YOU.
Are You Highly Sensitive? You notice the subtleties in life, feel overwhelmed or anxious often, think deeply about the world, have strong empathy or an active inner life. You might have been born with high sensitivity trait. In equine-assisted psychotherapy, self-discovery, communication, and personal authenticity are modeled and taught by the horses. Family issues including parenting, couples, and youth, highly sensitive people (HSPs), and 12 step recovery. Team building and leadership training for groups. HSPs & Horses workshops. Alane Freund has created many programs and workshops for highly sensitive people and their families.
As an expert in high sensitivity and anxiety, I will support and teach you how to use your finely tuned nervous system as your superpower instead of letting IT manage YOU.
Are You Highly Sensitive? You notice the subtleties in life, feel overwhelmed or anxious often, think deeply about the world, have strong empathy or an active inner life. You might have been born with high sensitivity trait. In equine-assisted psychotherapy, self-discovery, communication, and personal authenticity are modeled and taught by the horses. Family issues including parenting, couples, and youth, highly sensitive people (HSPs), and 12 step recovery. Team building and leadership training for groups. HSPs & Horses workshops. Alane Freund has created many programs and workshops for highly sensitive people and their families.
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You are tired of feeling stuck or feeling frozen by anxiety, worry or stress. You're confused about your reactions to others and your environment. You may be feeling burnt out and don't know why you can't just push passed it like you used to. Or you may be questioning your identity, struggling with a transition in life and not knowing where to go next. You want to feel centered, confident in yourself and know how to support your own individual needs as you navigate your life and your relationships going forward. And you deserve support!
You are tired of feeling stuck or feeling frozen by anxiety, worry or stress. You're confused about your reactions to others and your environment. You may be feeling burnt out and don't know why you can't just push passed it like you used to. Or you may be questioning your identity, struggling with a transition in life and not knowing where to go next. You want to feel centered, confident in yourself and know how to support your own individual needs as you navigate your life and your relationships going forward. And you deserve support!
Suzanne Bernier
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Welcome! Searching for a therapist can feel overwhelming, and I'm happy you are taking the first steps. Whether you are healing trauma, navigating strong emotions and difficult relationships, or learning how to better manage stress and anxiety, I am passionate about helping others create meaningful, lasting, positive change in their lives.
Welcome! Searching for a therapist can feel overwhelming, and I'm happy you are taking the first steps. Whether you are healing trauma, navigating strong emotions and difficult relationships, or learning how to better manage stress and anxiety, I am passionate about helping others create meaningful, lasting, positive change in their lives.
I work with adults looking to improve their own understanding of their unconscious motivations and to undo unhelpful ways of thinking, I specialize in anxiety, depressive disorders, identity & lifestyle issues to include early childhood experiences, parenting and women's issues during the lifespan.
I work with adults looking to improve their own understanding of their unconscious motivations and to undo unhelpful ways of thinking, I specialize in anxiety, depressive disorders, identity & lifestyle issues to include early childhood experiences, parenting and women's issues during the lifespan.
Sophia Green Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Corte Madera, CA 94925
You aren't alone in navigating life's challenges and moving towards your value-aligned life and core self. You may be feeling overwhelm, stuckness, worry, perfectionism, self-doubt, relationship difficulties, grief, or are in transition. Together we will work on what matters to you- your relationships, priorities, values, goals. We will cultivate a deeper sense of ease, self-acceptance, and meaning.
You aren't alone in navigating life's challenges and moving towards your value-aligned life and core self. You may be feeling overwhelm, stuckness, worry, perfectionism, self-doubt, relationship difficulties, grief, or are in transition. Together we will work on what matters to you- your relationships, priorities, values, goals. We will cultivate a deeper sense of ease, self-acceptance, and meaning.
People come to see me when they feel challenged by life circumstances, by depression, anxiety, or because they know that life holds more for them than they are currently experiencing. We can come to understand the roots of these experiences and to see where the blocks are to either living a life that feels like your own, or being more of yourself in the life that you have. I have found there to be a wide range of people who feel comfortable working with me, quite varied with regard to gender, age, stage of life, cultural background and sexual orientation.
People come to see me when they feel challenged by life circumstances, by depression, anxiety, or because they know that life holds more for them than they are currently experiencing. We can come to understand the roots of these experiences and to see where the blocks are to either living a life that feels like your own, or being more of yourself in the life that you have. I have found there to be a wide range of people who feel comfortable working with me, quite varied with regard to gender, age, stage of life, cultural background and sexual orientation.
Arianna Sifuentes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kentfield, CA 94904
Are you LGBTQIA+ and seeking support? Maybe you're tired of therapy that is just "LGBTQIA+ friendly" and not whole-heartedly queer and trans-affirming. Or maybe this is your first time looking for a therapist who understands and validates your unique experiences. Regardless of where you are in your journey, I welcome you here. As a queer therapist, my practice is dedicated to providing affirming and celebratory therapy for individuals facing challenges related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, gender identity, life transitions, complex trauma, boundaries, attachment, emotion regulation, communication, and relationships.
Are you LGBTQIA+ and seeking support? Maybe you're tired of therapy that is just "LGBTQIA+ friendly" and not whole-heartedly queer and trans-affirming. Or maybe this is your first time looking for a therapist who understands and validates your unique experiences. Regardless of where you are in your journey, I welcome you here. As a queer therapist, my practice is dedicated to providing affirming and celebratory therapy for individuals facing challenges related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, gender identity, life transitions, complex trauma, boundaries, attachment, emotion regulation, communication, and relationships.
* ADULTS: I work with issues of loss, stress, anxiety, depression, abuse, sex addiction, spiritual guidance, and developmental life changes.* CHILDREN: I invite their stories that may be troubled due to emotional and academic issues. Through play, art and sand tray, I address issues of divorce, traumatic losses, abuse, adoption, bullying and low self esteem that may be affecting your children. * COUPLES: My passion is to help the couple find a yet unknown way to a compassionate, loving, open communicative relationship; to become vulnerable to the pain and wounds of each other's soul.
* ADULTS: I work with issues of loss, stress, anxiety, depression, abuse, sex addiction, spiritual guidance, and developmental life changes.* CHILDREN: I invite their stories that may be troubled due to emotional and academic issues. Through play, art and sand tray, I address issues of divorce, traumatic losses, abuse, adoption, bullying and low self esteem that may be affecting your children. * COUPLES: My passion is to help the couple find a yet unknown way to a compassionate, loving, open communicative relationship; to become vulnerable to the pain and wounds of each other's soul.
Bay Area Gestalt Institute
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Not Verified Not Verified
16 Endorsed
San Rafael, CA 94903
We are Bay Area Gestalt Institute (BAGI), a non-profit collective of highly trained marriage and family therapists and associates, providing affordable psychotherapy throughout the Bay Area. We offer counseling to individuals, couples, families, and children. Our work is active, creative and holistic. Our therapists work with a variety of issues including: * Relationship Issues * Anxiety * Depression * LGBTQI Concerns * Trauma * Substance Use / Abuse * Eating Disorders * Spiritual * Personal Growth * Integration of Non-Ordinary States
We are Bay Area Gestalt Institute (BAGI), a non-profit collective of highly trained marriage and family therapists and associates, providing affordable psychotherapy throughout the Bay Area. We offer counseling to individuals, couples, families, and children. Our work is active, creative and holistic. Our therapists work with a variety of issues including: * Relationship Issues * Anxiety * Depression * LGBTQI Concerns * Trauma * Substance Use / Abuse * Eating Disorders * Spiritual * Personal Growth * Integration of Non-Ordinary States
I work with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship struggles.
The choice to begin the therapeutic process is a powerful step in the direction of growth, healing, and a deeper source of empathy for oneself. I view therapy as a foundation of support with moving through whatever hardships may come your way, whether that means navigating grief, trauma, or the struggles of daily life.
I work with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship struggles.
The choice to begin the therapeutic process is a powerful step in the direction of growth, healing, and a deeper source of empathy for oneself. I view therapy as a foundation of support with moving through whatever hardships may come your way, whether that means navigating grief, trauma, or the struggles of daily life.
Rachel R Pokorney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kentfield, CA 94904 (Online Only)
I am an easy to relate to therapist who has an uncanny ability to balance warmth and validation with being genuine and direct. I will collaborate with you to determine the way of relating, therapeutic style, and specific therapy interventions that make you feel most comfortable and are the most successful. I will use my expert training and education, using a growth oriented approach, to help you recover from depression, manage anxiety, improve your relationships (work, family, friendships, and romantic), and cope with general life stressors.
I am an easy to relate to therapist who has an uncanny ability to balance warmth and validation with being genuine and direct. I will collaborate with you to determine the way of relating, therapeutic style, and specific therapy interventions that make you feel most comfortable and are the most successful. I will use my expert training and education, using a growth oriented approach, to help you recover from depression, manage anxiety, improve your relationships (work, family, friendships, and romantic), and cope with general life stressors.
Seeking therapy for yourself is a courageous act that can create positive changes in your life. Some people go into therapy during times of crisis, others wish to improve some aspect of their lives or thoughts for the better. Life transitions such as childbirth, divorce, illness, or trauma often lead to anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and other identity issues. I provide a safe and supportive environment to understand the source of these problems and to work together to find solutions.
Seeking therapy for yourself is a courageous act that can create positive changes in your life. Some people go into therapy during times of crisis, others wish to improve some aspect of their lives or thoughts for the better. Life transitions such as childbirth, divorce, illness, or trauma often lead to anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and other identity issues. I provide a safe and supportive environment to understand the source of these problems and to work together to find solutions.
Dr. Lawrence. M. Tunis, Ed.D, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Anselmo, CA 94960 (Online Only)
I'm a California-based, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Schema Therapist in private practice. I work with individuals and couples for self-esteem problems, anger, depression, grief, anxiety, impulsivity, gender variance, and PTSD symptoms. My style blends real-life experience, knowledge, humor, and compassion with a psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and schema therapy-based approach, attentive to family-of-origin dynamics that often dictate our present behavior and relationship difficulties.
I'm a California-based, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Schema Therapist in private practice. I work with individuals and couples for self-esteem problems, anger, depression, grief, anxiety, impulsivity, gender variance, and PTSD symptoms. My style blends real-life experience, knowledge, humor, and compassion with a psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and schema therapy-based approach, attentive to family-of-origin dynamics that often dictate our present behavior and relationship difficulties.
Heather Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Rafael, CA 94903 (Online Only)
I recognize that seeking therapy is a difficult decision, and I am proud of you for taking the first step! You have already accomplished a big task just by getting started! Sometimes we just need a neutral person to talk to, and I am honored to be that person for you. I have over 10 years of experience working with various populations; teens, at-risk youth, adults, parents/co-parenting, and families. My areas of focus are the following, although not limited to: Depression, Anxiety, Sexual abuse/trauma, Struggles with Sexual Identity, Stress & Burnout, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Relationship Issues, Self-Harm, and Coping Skills.
I recognize that seeking therapy is a difficult decision, and I am proud of you for taking the first step! You have already accomplished a big task just by getting started! Sometimes we just need a neutral person to talk to, and I am honored to be that person for you. I have over 10 years of experience working with various populations; teens, at-risk youth, adults, parents/co-parenting, and families. My areas of focus are the following, although not limited to: Depression, Anxiety, Sexual abuse/trauma, Struggles with Sexual Identity, Stress & Burnout, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Relationship Issues, Self-Harm, and Coping Skills.
My therapeutic focus is working with adolescents and adults suffering from eating disorders and disordered eating, anxiety, perfectionism, and pressures of over-achievement.
Pain is part of what makes us human; the way we move through pain is how we grow. Our work together can strengthen resilience and equanimity when confronting the challenges that life inevitably brings. I work collaboratively and compassionately with my clients to help them develop a nurturing and dynamic sense of self, community, and the world, fostering stronger connection to the people and resources that can support them outside of therapy.
My therapeutic focus is working with adolescents and adults suffering from eating disorders and disordered eating, anxiety, perfectionism, and pressures of over-achievement.
Pain is part of what makes us human; the way we move through pain is how we grow. Our work together can strengthen resilience and equanimity when confronting the challenges that life inevitably brings. I work collaboratively and compassionately with my clients to help them develop a nurturing and dynamic sense of self, community, and the world, fostering stronger connection to the people and resources that can support them outside of therapy.
Are you looking for support navigating a relationship? Does the feeling of being "stuck" block you from who or what you want to be? Does your self-worth feel compromised by societal standards of beauty and achievement? We all struggle with some level of anxiety or low self-esteem at some point in our lives. In these times, we need someone to walk with us for a while. I help my clients overcome limiting beliefs, decrease anxiety, explore relational dynamics, and develop healthy and sustainable coping skills. Together we build a safe space to meet the fears, rediscover your intuition and understand your unique wants and needs.
Are you looking for support navigating a relationship? Does the feeling of being "stuck" block you from who or what you want to be? Does your self-worth feel compromised by societal standards of beauty and achievement? We all struggle with some level of anxiety or low self-esteem at some point in our lives. In these times, we need someone to walk with us for a while. I help my clients overcome limiting beliefs, decrease anxiety, explore relational dynamics, and develop healthy and sustainable coping skills. Together we build a safe space to meet the fears, rediscover your intuition and understand your unique wants and needs.
If you are facing sadness, anxiety, trauma, or dependence, finding and contacting a therapist is likely a daunting process and a huge leap of faith.
As an integrative therapist, I draw from different psychotherapy orientations. This allows me to tailor therapy to your needs and allows for a truly collaborative process in deciding where we go and how. Since successful therapy depends on a strong relationship between client and therapist, my first priority is nurturing that bond by creating a safe and supportive environment. I believe therapy is most effective when it is flexible, demystified, and client-centered, so you can expect me to be transparent about my ideas and approaches. My style is at times infused with humor and is always warm and direct.
If you are facing sadness, anxiety, trauma, or dependence, finding and contacting a therapist is likely a daunting process and a huge leap of faith.
As an integrative therapist, I draw from different psychotherapy orientations. This allows me to tailor therapy to your needs and allows for a truly collaborative process in deciding where we go and how. Since successful therapy depends on a strong relationship between client and therapist, my first priority is nurturing that bond by creating a safe and supportive environment. I believe therapy is most effective when it is flexible, demystified, and client-centered, so you can expect me to be transparent about my ideas and approaches. My style is at times infused with humor and is always warm and direct.
Couples, individuals, depression, anxiety, isolation, relationship, work issues, divorce, parenting, chronic health challenges, recovery, domestic violence, spiritual and religious counseling.
I combine LENS Neurofeedback with ancient wisdom, warmth and caring. Are you longing for someone positive to talk to who cares and understands? Someone who has experience with anxiety, ADHD, head trauma, PTSD, depression and finding your place in life and love? I can hold your issues and teach you mindfulness which brings happiness and relief. Days, evenings, some insurance.
Couples, individuals, depression, anxiety, isolation, relationship, work issues, divorce, parenting, chronic health challenges, recovery, domestic violence, spiritual and religious counseling.
I combine LENS Neurofeedback with ancient wisdom, warmth and caring. Are you longing for someone positive to talk to who cares and understands? Someone who has experience with anxiety, ADHD, head trauma, PTSD, depression and finding your place in life and love? I can hold your issues and teach you mindfulness which brings happiness and relief. Days, evenings, some insurance.
Vito Pelikan
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Rafael, CA 94903 (Online Only)
Here are just some of the clients that I'm seeing: Young adults who seek to gain insight into themselves & their future, Couples seeking to improve communication / change unhealthy dynamics, Individuals seeking to improve their anxiety/depression, Individuals who are grieving, Individuals / couples who are adjusting to significant changes in their lives.
I focus on relationships - and I don't just mean with significant others. What is your relationship with your anxiety or depression? What is your relationship with your trauma, your past? What is your relationship with your thoughts on a daily basis? I believe that I can help to untangle the mess and leave you with a deeper understanding of your self or your situation.
Here are just some of the clients that I'm seeing: Young adults who seek to gain insight into themselves & their future, Couples seeking to improve communication / change unhealthy dynamics, Individuals seeking to improve their anxiety/depression, Individuals who are grieving, Individuals / couples who are adjusting to significant changes in their lives.
I focus on relationships - and I don't just mean with significant others. What is your relationship with your anxiety or depression? What is your relationship with your trauma, your past? What is your relationship with your thoughts on a daily basis? I believe that I can help to untangle the mess and leave you with a deeper understanding of your self or your situation.
Concerns for my adult clients most often include depression, anxiety, loss, bereavement, infidelity, divorce, trauma, relationship/communication difficulties, parenting struggles, life transitions and executive functioning/low productivity.
I have been in practice as a licensed psychologist for the past 28 years in Marin County where I was also born and have raised my two boys. My approach is integrative as it considers all relevant biological, psychological and environmental influences on a person’s well-being and areas of distress. Therapy sessions leave ample space for attachment-based processing of one's inner struggles and vulnerabilities as they naturally arise in the midst of a caring therapeutic relationship. They also include collaborative, practical, and hands-on problem solving as well as exploration of CBT strategies appropriate to the developmental age.
Concerns for my adult clients most often include depression, anxiety, loss, bereavement, infidelity, divorce, trauma, relationship/communication difficulties, parenting struggles, life transitions and executive functioning/low productivity.
I have been in practice as a licensed psychologist for the past 28 years in Marin County where I was also born and have raised my two boys. My approach is integrative as it considers all relevant biological, psychological and environmental influences on a person’s well-being and areas of distress. Therapy sessions leave ample space for attachment-based processing of one's inner struggles and vulnerabilities as they naturally arise in the midst of a caring therapeutic relationship. They also include collaborative, practical, and hands-on problem solving as well as exploration of CBT strategies appropriate to the developmental age.
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.