Find therapists in Pleasant Hill

Eliza Liittschwager

Starting therapy can be a daunting process. It’s hard to be vulnerable and to give voice to the feelings and experiences that bring us discomfort, pain or shame. And, therapy can be incredibly rewarding. Creating meaning out of our dark and painful experiences is a transformative process. That’s why I got into this work.

Juan Carlos Zepeda

I help my clients connect with their authenticity so that they can live life more fully. Many wish to express their genuine feelings but feel ashamed or don't know how. Some smile when they're hurt or angry, and they show up for everyone but feel guilty for showing up for themselves. Life goes on, and many don’t feel they are doing what fulfills them, often feeling lonely despite being around many people, being in a relationship, or having successful careers.

Micah Rea

I am passionate about providing a space for people to be celebrated for being their authentic selves. I honor and respect the strategies clients have learned that support them in coping and surviving. Together, we can develop more awareness of how these coping strategies and patterns serve you, and when it is supportive, work to find new ways of relating with yourself and others.

Harjindar Lally

I support individuals and couples who seek relief from symptoms of anxiety, depression, race based stress, trauma, burnout, vicarious trauma and grief. My practice focuses on the experiences of people of color, first and second generation immigrants, and young adults ages 18-25. I am offering in person and telehealth appointments.

Abigail Robertson

I work with clients who are look for a space to explore themselves and the stuck places bringing them to therapy in the first place. Sometimes I see myself as a therapist for folks who may not be fully sold on the whole therapy thing, and I do not believe in a "one-size fits all" approach to therapy. Perhaps you are seeking out psychotherapy for the first time, or you have tried therapy at different points in your life. Together we can explore why it may be that you are coming to therapy now.

Elese Lorentzen

Does everyday life feel burdensome? Are you feeling stuck but ready to work towards meaningful change in your life? I’m ready to help you. I’m a psychotherapist who works with adults who have experienced trauma, depression, & anxiety. To address these issues, I recommend using EMDR, somatic practices & psychodynamic (inner child work) interventions. I have deep knowledge of dynamics that you may be facing, including narcissistic abuse, complex trauma (CPTSD), emotional incest, codependency, etc.

Laurel Chace

I have over eight years of experience working within the mental health community and have been providing therapy for over five years for young adults and adolescents. I work with a variety of issues such as day-to-day stressors, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I have also received extensive training on crisis intervention and deescalation as well as interventions for passive suicidal ideation, superficial self-harm, and struggles with substance abuse.

Anny Papatheodorou

Whether your struggle runs deep or is an interim situation, together we can create possibilities for you to manifest a life you love with the life you have. With support, you can rewrite your story as you embark on your inner quest of becoming more of who you really are. Our purpose together will be to make meaning out of your experiences, as well as highlight opportunities for symptom relief, expansion, and healing.

Phoenix Song

I love working with Queer and Trans folks who feel things deeply and intuitively, are curious about spirituality, who are social justice oriented, and who feel a calling to bring their gifts and offerings into this world! I also specialize in supporting folx who are seeking deeper healing of trauma and oppression. I offer limited sliding scale spots for LGBTTSQIA activists, chronically ill/disabled folx, and BIPOC.

Barbara Hooks

Life can be challenging, and at times, despite our best efforts we can feel stuck or lost. My clients are looking to make specific changes in their lives and want an interactive therapist to help provide specific tools and strategies to guide this process. I help clients reduce stress, and shift their relationship to painful emotions. I frequently work with people around boundaries, relationship concerns, life transitions, and issues related to gender identity.

Tim Holtzman

Have you previously undergone therapy, but didn’t get the results you wanted? Are you a pragmatic person who values an approach that establishes well-defined objectives and delivers tangible outcomes? Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is a potent form of therapy that empowers you the client to directly transform emotions and behaviors. The greatest advantage of IFS therapy is its establishment of clear, measurable goals right from the start. Which allows you to observe the progress you make.

Suzie Wu

Asian Americans and immigrants Parents and adolescents Medical professionals Mothers and pregnant women Folks in tech industry College & Graduate students New parents & Pregnant women Do you feel work-life balance is hard? Are you encounter challenges as immigrant parents or adult children with aging parents? Do you want to improve mood and relationship? Could you reduce the burden from traumas and recover from an attachment injury from the past?Simply give me a call for free consultation.

James Seishas

Mary Ann Dawkins-Padigela

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.

Heather Buchheim

I work with individual adults, teens, and partners across monogamous and non-monogamous relationship configurations and within the BDSM spectrum. I specialize in working with fellow activists, therapists and healers, misfits, creatives, doers, and more. I’m committed to serving individuals across racial backgrounds, abilities, genders, and sexual orientations who may have been underserved or harmed by the field of psychotherapy.

Trang Nguyen

I specialize in working with adolescents, teens, justice/system-involved individuals, young adults, Queer folks (2SLGBTQIA), B.I.POC (People of the Global Majority) and neurodiverse individuals. Do you have overwhelming emotions, mood changes, and/or intrusive thoughts that have caused distress in your life? Are they preventing you from living a fulfilling life? Do you feel stuck and unable to process and move through past traumas?

Kathy Brady

Life in the Bay Area is challenging and the additional stress associated with being LGBTQ+, a woman, pregnancy, parenting or all of the above can push it over the edge. High levels of stress can interfere with relationships, parenting, work, self-care and health. Therapy can support you in cultivating a sense of well-being and balance in your life as well as help you overcome specific mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and addictive behaviors.

Jennie Beuhler

Do the “shoulds” dictate your every move? Are you a “people pleaser” putting the needs and wants of others in front of yours? Do you constantly take care of others at the expense of yourself? Do you frequently second guess or doubt yourself? Doing these things means we ignore our own wants, needs and values. Living out of alignment with yourself leads to feeling lost, discontent, anxious, low self-esteem, disconnected, unfulfilled, regret, resentment, or grief.

Daniela Sawicki Rivera

I'm a bilingual psychotherapist who offers therapy to the LGBTQ+, BI&POC, and migrant communities with a special interest in meeting the unique needs of sex workers and multiracial folks within these communities. I've worked with folks facing a variety of struggles including; anxiety, racial identity, dating, depression, loss, anger, burnout, and self harm. My clients are often ready to speak their truths, learn more deeply about themselves, and work toward their own liberation and nourishment.

Theo Kuczek

You're looking for someone who will be straight with you. You like to be educated about psychological concepts to understand and support your growth and healing inside and outside of sessions. You want someone who sees your uniqueness and helps you dissipate the shame with ways you may feel insecure or inadequate. You want your therapist to be a real person with you in session, someone who shares stories about their own experience in life if it helps you grow.