Alyx MacTernan
Counselor, Ed.D., LPC, LPCC, LMHCI work with clients experiencing issues with depression, anxiety, transitions, LGBTQ+, aging, and trauma.
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Feeling a certain level of anxiety over big stressors or certain life events is totally normal. However, if you find that your fear or worry does not go away and, in fact, gets worse over time, you may be suffering from an anxiety disorder. Mild anxiety is vague and unsettling and often passes quickly, while severe anxiety can seriously affect your day-to-day life. If you are finding your anxiety unmanageable, can’t identify the cause of your anxious feelings or if you are suffering from physical symptoms (such as heart palpations, fatigue, sweaty hands, upset stomach, or insomnia), it may be time to get help. Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s anxiety specialists today.
I help people build self-worth, learn self-compassion, and let go of shame, self-doubt, and perfectionism. I understand you want to improve how you feel, but may have trouble figuring out what steps to take to get there. You may be looking for more from your relationship or career, but don’t know how to go about doing so. Or maybe you want a more satisfying day-to-day life, but are feeling stuck. I can help provide relief in offering practical techniques for an improved quality of life.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
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My approach to therapy is relational - I help you to uncover your innate strengths and resources and to become more connected and authentic in your relationship to yourself and others. Most clients I work with have trauma in their childhoods, which includes childhood emotional neglect. I also love working with therapists (and other healers) who are looking for their own personal therapy. Taking the first step to reach out to a therapist can feel daunting, and I commend you for your courage.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
0.8 Miles away
0.8 Miles away
Do you struggle with a mind that does not turn off? Do you overanalyze yourself and others? Do you have a critical inner voice? I can help you find the "off button" in your mind, no longer react to every thought and feeling that goes through your mind and learn to laugh at the voice in your head. Together we can achieve what seems impossible.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
1.1 Miles away
1.1 Miles away
Patients come to me for many different issues. All have something in common: the desire to improve. Maybe you want to improve your mood, thoughts, behavior, and/or relationships. I can support making these changes. Just like physical therapy, the goal is to support you with interventions so that ideally you would not need treatment anymore. Treatment can be brief, just learning and practicing new skills. However, sometimes our lives become so chaotic we need longer support through the storm.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
2.4 Miles away
2.4 Miles away
Even on a good day, when everything is going well, you still have those feelings: not understanding why you keep doing the things that you do, not recognizing the person you have become. On the outside you seem like you have your life put together, but on the inside, you are overwhelmed with unhappiness...and the feelings have become too strong to ignore. You're tired of feeling "stuck" in your life or that you’re “broken” or unworthy of love. You don’t have to continue to suffer.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
3.9 Miles away
3.9 Miles away
I have experience working in community-based and outpatient mental health settings. I enjoy working with adults of all ages in order to help them develop perspectives and coping skills that can help enhance their quality of life. My specialty areas include trauma, anxiety, depression, existential concerns, and interpersonal conflict.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
3.9 Miles away
3.9 Miles away
For over five years, I have worked in non-profit, justice-involved outpatient mental health settings. I have worked with a diverse population of people who suffer from a wide range of issues and assist them in developing adaptive coping mechanisms and skills to overcome life’s many difficult and unpredictable challenges.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
3.9 Miles away
3.9 Miles away
I realize how difficult the process of finding the right therapist might be, but you may want to consider that finding the right fit is half the battle. I would like to better understand what brought you in to therapy at this time. In working with me I will be dedicated in understanding your challenges and support you to make healthy changes in your life. My clients seek me out to build healthy relationships, feel more confident, and find a better path in learning about themselves going forward.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
4.8 Miles away
4.8 Miles away
Anxiety is like a warning alarm in your brain that you cannot turn off. You find it getting in the way of simple and complex tasks, just wishing you could just get a break from all the thoughts running in your head. Relief is possible. Understanding how the brain's alarm system works takes the fear of the unknown out of the equation. Learning strategies to turn down and disarm the uncomfortable physical and emotional feelings helps you to have better focus and more peaceful sleep
5.2 Miles away
5.2 Miles away
I believe anxiety is probably more prominent than ever before because there are so many variables in today's day and age. Anxiety is meant for good to prevent potentially bad things from happening but that same energy can create such chaos or paralysis that a person becomes consumed with distress. Being a naturally anxious person myself, I understand anxiety on a personal level and hope to support you in using that energy in a life-giving way.
Dublin, CA 94568
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5.2 Miles away
Anxiety is a state of hyperarousal in the nervous system, the system that is also responsible for feelings of safety or fight/flight. My expertise is in working somatically which supports regulation of the nervous system.
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6.0 Miles away
My present and past clients' concerns include addiction, anxiety, depression, codependency, grief, past abuse, PTSD, relationship concerns, stress and trauma. I have worked with individuals of all ages with a variety of cultural and socioeconominc backgrounds who strive to overcome their concerns and move forward. As each individual is unique, I use interventions that are appropriate for clients’ specific needs.
Fremont, CA 94539
7.5 Miles away
7.5 Miles away
Do you have persistent anxious thoughts and negative feelings that distract you in life? Do most of your decisions come from doubt, shame, or fear? You are not alone. We all experience anxiety in our lives. We can see this as a motivator to figure out why we are anxious and how to manage it. Therapy can help you: Challenge anxious thoughts; Name triggers, warning signs, and coping techniques; Increase distress tolerance, problem solving skills, interpersonal awareness, and emotional regulation.
Fremont, CA 94539
7.5 Miles away
7.5 Miles away
Life can be stressful and scary at times. We all come from different walks of life, and sometimes we can't take on the world alone. I work with children, teens, adults, families and couples. I specialize in a variety of issues ranging from: anxiety, stress, grief, depression, relationships, trauma, criminal justice related issues, life transitions, substance use, family conflict and the list goes on. We will explore your past, present and see where you hope to be in the future.
fremont, CA 94538
8.7 Miles away
8.7 Miles away
My clients have a diverse set of presenting concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, career burnout, etc. I work with teenagers, young adults, adults, and older adults experiencing a wide variety of concerns including relationship issues, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, terminal illness & more.
Fremont, CA 94538
8.7 Miles away
8.7 Miles away
My clients come from various backgrounds and ethnicities with a broad range of symptoms including; anxiety, depression, identity issues, relational issues etc. I understand that discussing the most vulnerable parts about yourself is no easy task. I choose to walk with my client's on their journey with empathy and humility helping them discover their most authentic self. My goal is to help you amplify your voice and highlight your strengths so that you achieve optimal wellness.
Fremont, CA 94538
8.7 Miles away
8.7 Miles away
Asian American Therapist | Therapy for Trauma | Brainspotting | Self Esteem Therapy - I am a 2nd Generation Chinese America specializing in working with adults who struggle with perfectionism, self-criticism, and anxiety to find healing and thrive.
Fremont, CA 94538
8.9 Miles away
8.9 Miles away