Therapists in California

My name is Emily Alona, and I’ve been in mental health for the past 14 years, the last 8 as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is relational, pragmatic, and client-centered. The bulk of my work has been with children, youth, and their parents/guardians. I have experience working with children (both individually and in family work) as well as adolescents. I have specialized training and experience working with trauma processing, grief, anxiety, and depression.

Accepting clients ages 5 and above experiencing emotional and clinical related challenges open to learning coping and life skills in a warm therapeutic environment.

Play therapy in combination with parent/family consultation can help children deal with transitions, losses, worries, trauma, behavioral issues and “big feelings”. With warmth, empathy and playfulness, I help children (and parents) make sense of their feelings and experiences, mobilize their strengths and supports, and adapt to tough situations. A licensed clinical social worker, I have worked with children and families, and trained therapists for more than 25 years in local agencies. I am very pleased to offer in-person therapy in Berkeley with a focus on children and families.

I specialize in working with adolescents, adults and families in the midst of developmental transitions and significant life events. I am passionate about working with those who have being impacted by acute or complex trauma, mood and/or anxiety symptoms, challenges in relationships and those struggling with challenging behaviors. I offer a space to develop deeper self-awareness, stay action oriented towards change and access resources in order to reconnect to your preferred values and goals. I am in training towards becoming a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and will often incorporate somatic and mindfulness practices.

I utilize evidence-based approaches in my work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples/families, drawing upon techniques originating in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (including exposure-based therapies), Emotion-Focused Therapy, and attachment-based approaches to therapy (including those involving mentalization). I specialize in anxiety, trauma, eating/weight, or relationship issues, and adopt an individualized, culturally sensitive approach with each client. I view therapy as an opportunity for the client to share, to learn, and to grow through a close connection.

Do you want help with finding balance in your life? I am an interactive, empathetic therapist and provide support, understanding, practical feedback and guidance. Sometimes the sense of self is not meeting personal, professional, or social needs. By working together, we can develop awareness and effectively address life challenges to find balance in your life. Treatment is personalized to you or your child and the specific situation. I am not accepting new clients, but my amazing therapists at Hilber Psychological Services are ready to work with you!

I am passionate about the resiliency of the human spirit in healing from trauma, forming and healing relationships, & finding our way through life’s transitions. I view therapy as a tool to create a safe space to show up authentically and work toward living the life you seek. I work with children (8 & up), teens, adults, & couples who are addressing trauma, issues of identity or self-esteem, anxiety, recovering from narcissistic, sexual, or intimate partner abuse, having difficulty with dating/relationships, & working through divorce, separation, co-parenting, & blending families. Otis, my office dog, usually joins me for sessions.

My ideal client is likely a parent experiencing challenges in understanding and meeting their child's developmental needs. They seek guidance in fostering a nurturing family environment while balancing their own personal and professional responsibilities. They desire support in navigating parenting complexities with empathy and practical strategies tailored to their child's unique requirements while aiming to enhance their parenting skills, strengthen family bonds, and promote their child's development. Ultimately, they seek to create a harmonious and fulfilling family life, where both parent and child thrive.

Sometimes life can be hard! Even really hard! The Central Valley Center for Psychological Assessment and Counseling is here for you! It takes great courage to care for yourself, though I believe it is possible. I have nearly 20 years of experience working with clients just like you.

My name is Ross Zellner, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I provide telehealth services in the state of California. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I specialize in OCD, anxiety, stress, depression, autism, and more. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure, and Response Prevention Therapy, and other evidence-based practices to help my clients meet their treatment goals.

My focus is to help you heal, feel energized, and become aware of your inner strengths. This is achieved by providing a safe space where you can examine and process thoughts and feelings that are often difficult to share with others.

Greetings! Welcome to our multidisciplinary, holistic, integrative mental health coaching practice. We are open to new ideas from Integrative/Functional Medicine, supportive care for your psychiatric needs, drug free care, and nutritional support. We believe whole body health is the best way to good brain health. Good brain health impacts mental health. We invite you to a different approach to brain health and mental health through coaching and support for referrals to the best functional medicine providers sourcing balance, resolution of inflammation & for all your whole body-mind-spirit healing. We invite you to join us for care.

I am a clinical psychologist with a large practice focusing on adolescents, young adults, adults and families. My practice has allowed me to gain significant experience in addressing anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors and addiction. A large percentage of my practice focuses on male mental health. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults and families of the Conejo Valley for over 11 years.

Your child is struggling with anxiety, finding it difficult to manage their emotions, or having trouble making friends. Maybe they've been dealing with bullying at school, experiencing low self-esteem, or facing challenges within the family dynamic. As a parent, you want nothing more than to see your child happy, confident, and resilient, capable of navigating the ups and downs of growing up.

Relationships are challenging - even in the best circumstances. This is certainly true when building or maintaining a relationship with someone who feels stressed, sad, or acting out in anger. Many people today feel overwhelmed, alone, judged or misunderstood. There is hope, though, in that you can be the solution! Through a unique approach, I work with children, teenagers, and adults to develop their sense of selves, decrease stress, and establish rewarding relationships. Having this space has helped many people better understand and manage their lives. Also proficient in complex psychological testing for Autism, ADHD, PTSD, BPD.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California.  I have worked with adults, teens, children and families.  I can support you with your therapy/counseling goals.

We are all capable of greater joy and intimacy in our lives. Partnering with the right therapist can be an important step towards that personal growth. Whether you're struggling with marital issues, lack of intimacy, infidelity, parenting concerns, the grief over the loss of a loved one, or feelings of depression, anxiety or despair, you are not alone. My intention is to help you develop clarity about the nature of your experiences, awareness of your strengths and challenges and empowerment in your daily life. Through this process of exploration you can move towards an enhanced confidence and more gratifying, loving relationships.

Life is filled with inevitable change–some of which is more manageable than others. Youth, especially, undergo rapid transitions – in the development of the mind and body, within relationships, and with their emotions, identity, attitudes, and beliefs. Navigating these transitions on their own can be overwhelming, leading to incongruent living and problematic behaviors including withdrawing from peers or family, exhibiting defiance, or struggling at school. Children and adolescents also struggle with self-confidence leading to excessive worrying about the opinions of others, increased dysregulation, and a lack of calm and composure.

Our lives are constructed from many roles and stories. We, as human beings, are the teller of those tales. Is your narrative one, as Plato stated, flowing from "three sources: desire, emotion, and knowledge?" Is it rich in self-care, dignity, and compassion? Or, are the stories and thoughts you carry heartless, punitive, or corrosive?