Find therapists and counselors in Pleasant Hill

Jane Leung

Childhood trauma, abusive relationships, car accidents. All of these are traumas that can have a lasting effect on clients. Often those effects are both psychological with a physiological. My practice focuses on helping to untangle those psychological and physiological effects of trauma. My training and specialization is in different treatment modalities for trauma and somatic attachment theory. By working on both the body and the mind together, it is possible to heal past traumas.

David S. Wu

I support my clients in honoring their unique identities, pay attention to their present moment, their bodily and minds states with presence and kindness (a simple working definition of mindfulness). My clients, in turn, can move lovingly towards their current struggles, mend and heal, clarify and envision, and grow and root in wisdom. They can also develop loving relationships with their chronic symptoms which can include: grief, stress, anxiety, depression, focus/attention, anger, etc.

Felecytie (Fey) Rosen-Hanson

When you are not sure if it is you or them. When you know things are suppose to be a certain way or you believe they are but you do not fit that. If you are just not sure what to do next to work with the anxiety from this last year. You just want to be heard. Lastly if you have grief or trauma that just is too much for you to hold yourself. If you are having a baby or had a baby and things are not the way you thought they would be. These are my client the people I seek to work with.

Valerie Keim

Women, everyone thinks you have it all together, but inside you know differently. Anxiety hits at the worst moments. A rude coworker or a nasty comment from your spouse can zap you. At work you get drained when you want to speak your mind. At home your relationship isn’t as fulfilling as you’d like, but you don’t have the confidence to rock the boat. I help women just like you rediscover their strength and intuition and live bigger, more powerful lives.

Julie Levin

I work with people who are over-achievers and over-givers. These are strategies we use to feel needed, to ensure a sense of belonging. But the price we pay for these behaviors is high. When our value is determined by winning the approval of others, it's always precarious - because people are moody and difficult.

Katherine Jewett

Zoltan Nabilek

Therapy can help you heal emotional wounds and realize your true potential. Through this process individuals work one-on-one with a professional—in a safe, caring, and confidential environment—to explore their feelings, beliefs, or behaviors. They work through challenging and important personal history, identify aspects of their lives that they would like to change, set personal goals, and work toward desired changes.

Crystal Blanton

I have experience with adolescent, adult and family focused services in community mental health, school based and private practice settings. Most clients in my practice are looking for support with managing overwhelming life situations, and/or symptoms of anxiety and depression. I have also supported Black and other people of color seeking support with racialized trauma and managing sociocultural stress in society.

Tessa Barrows

We are all moving at an accelerated pace these days at work and home which can lead us to lose our sense of self -- connection with ourself and others. Relationships suffer due to the inability to set limits and boundaries, or express needs and feelings in a way that can be heard. Many of my clients of all ages seek support with navigating life transitions, relationship issues, daily stress and anxiety, and releasing shame, self-doubt and negative beliefs like "I'm not good enough."

Francesca Battaglia

I enjoy working with individuals and athletes that need support in their lives. There will come a time when life throws you some curveballs. You will go through many different transitions in your life and sometimes you will need additional support. I have worked with clients on improving communication, increasing self-awareness, motivation, coping skills, reducing anxiety, depression, process life transitions, and current life stressors.

Poppy Haines

I love working with children and teens, their families and helping them to effectively handle behavioral issues, neurological disorders and a variety of other challenges families face. Additionally, I enjoy seeing individuals seeking support with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, loss, and existential issues.

Jennifer Villena

I work with individuals, couples, and teens affected by anxiety, stress and depressive symptoms that can lead to low self-esteem, isolation, and self-judgment. Striving for perfection and comparing yourself to others can be alienating, making you feel alone and not enough. Through the process of sharing your experience and inviting me to assist you through your therapeutic process together, we can shed the doubt and empower you towards love and self-acceptance.

Galina Litvin

I work with different modalities, such as Client Centered, Cognitive Behavior and Solution Focused. My approach is to create therapeutic environment that is individualized and customized to your specific needs and we will together to break through the life's challenges and blockers. I utilize compassion and collaboration with all my clients where I work to create a warm environment where my clients can flourish and become more grounded and centered.

Anita Bardsley

I help people who are suffering, feel stuck, and are struggling with many of life’s challenges, such as depression, anxiety, relationships, grief/loss, life transitions, low self-esteem, emotional eating and more. Through the therapeutic relationship we develop, and in a safe, supportive space, I will help you gain insight, discover new perspectives, and transform limiting patterns and dynamics. Together, we will help you get unstuck and find inner peace, true fulfillment and lasting well-being.

Victoria Miller

You’re struggling. Anxiety brings overwhelm, stress, avoiding the things you most want to do. With depression there’s little motivation, lethargy, and if you are able to force yourself to do something you feel like you’ll end up regretting it. You want to be able to do “normal” things without struggling through it, without feeling like you don’t fit in. You want to have a great life, close friendships, a secure foundation with a loved one.

Anh Plasencia

I believe we all inherently carry unique internal strengths necessary to live well. Sometimes it is hard to realize those strengths when we feel overwhelmed, which causes us to lose sight of our ability to move forward. My goal is to help you reconnect with the qualities you already possess and gain insights into your defenses, patterns and strengths.

Katherine Milano

I have experience working in Community-Based, Inpatient, Outpatient and School-based settings. I have a passion for helping clients find solutions and meaning in their lives. I offer coping skills to help clients manage during times of challenges and stress.

Shelby McClure

I am a client centered therapist that desires to build a strong, trust based therapeutic relationship. My goal is to empower my clients to recognize their own resiliency and naturally ability to work through life problems.

Lauren Ellis

I know reaching out at times for support can feel daunting. I consider myself a person-centered therapist. I have had the opportunity to work in many different settings providing therapy ranging from in-home, community centers, schools, and outpatient. I have worked with ages between 3-96 years old. These settings and age range have allowed me to work with individuals from all walks of life and with various life stressors.

Gagandip Judge

I have experience working with clients from all age groups and walks of life. I have worked in crisis intervention for the past 3 years in multiple settings including homes, shelters, schools, and conducted risk assessments with police presence in high-risk scenarios.