Find therapists in Walnut Creek

Catherine Ferreira-Babor

I understand that starting therapy with a total stranger takes a leap of faith. You hope that you will feel better but you can't help but worry that you wont. While I treat a variety of issues, a universal element of my work has to do with helping people see that their "problems" are not insurmountable, nor are they evidence that they are weak, stupid, or damaged. It may not come naturally to you to feel compassion for yourself but I hope that through me you will see that you deserve it.

Brooke Van Oosbree

Many of my clients are facing a crossroads when they begin therapy - embarking on parenthood, rethinking career choices; both craving and dreading a change. They are often struggling with anxiety in its many forms - panic, OCD, perfectionism, phobias, avoidance, etc. I also offer neurodiversity-affirming psychological assessments for adults exploring possible diagnoses or seeking better understanding of their emotional functioning and neurotype strengths and challenges.

Chelsie Crilly

My clients typically feel like they are “too much”, their emotions are “too big”, and they are “too sensitive”. I invite clients to shift their thinking, and believe they are “enough” through a variety of approaches (see “my approach”). My clients are usually seeking treatment in order to increase their ability to “swim in the sea of emotions”, improve relationships with loved ones, and improve executive functioning skills (such as time management, accomplishing their to-do-list, ect).

Jules Peithman

I work with couples, adults, and teens who are LGBTQIA+ and/or BIPOC folks. Some themes I love working with include grief, relationships, life transitions, boundaries, anxiety, and depression. Integration of altered states of consciousness, exploration of intersectional identities and intergenerational trauma are also common themes in my practice. I have a passion for helping folks get in touch with their inner knowing & becoming their fullest and most authentic selves.

Laura Vidal

Anxiety can present itself in many ways—from persistent worry and uncontrollable fear to physical symptoms like a racing heart, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing. When anxiety becomes disordered, it can make daily responsibilities and social interactions incredibly challenging. When trapped in cycles of doubt and uncertainty, it is difficult to see a way forward. I provide a judgment-free environment where you'll receive support through compassionate insight and thoughtful guidance.

Laurie Ebbe-Wheeler

I work with clients to help them better navigate their experiences so that they can feel more authentic and aligned as they move through the world. Societal and cultural pressures affect each of us differently. I practice in a way that acknowledges the impact of systemic oppression and intergenerational trauma on individuals and communities. I know that when you walk into the room, you bring with you experiences I've never had and I believe that you are the expert on your own lived experience.

Hannah Brumbaum

Often, we're taught to shy away from the uncomfortable: the wounds, the hurt places. We label them as “bad” or “problems”, and do whatever we can to cope, instead of healing that pain. I specialize in working with folks who have experienced trauma, feel they don’t fit into society’s boxes, or seek deeper self-exploration. Together, we reconnect to your body and emotions, break out of old patterns that aren’t serving you, and move into the life you want.

Dr. Jean-Arellia Tolentino

My clients tend to be badass, kind, and maybe not know it! They are, or aspiring to be: generational cycle breakers, healing attachment wounds, or seeking alignment with one's values. Are you curious about building insight or ways to self/collectively care? Perhaps we're a fit if you're seeking a therapist who believes and works from a feminist liberation approach, has experience working towards building healthy familial dynamics, and integrates a whole-person & holistic approach to care.

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.

Jennifer Jackson

Healing from trauma, anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to face it alone. I create a brave, supportive space to help you heal and grow. We’ll work together to process trauma, soothe anxiety, lift depression, and improve relationships, allowing you to reconnect with yourself and those who matter most. Together, we’ll untangle feelings of stuckness or pain in a way that leads to relief, clarity, and more fulfilling connections in your life.

Shelly Lev-Er

You get home from work and had every intention to cook dinner and go for a walk but you're exhausted so you end up on the couch scrolling. And then you stay up too late, trying to gain back some precious hours for yourself, you've been giving to everyone else all day, you deserve it! But then, it all starts over again. Exhausted in the morning. Over committed, saying yes to things you don't want to do, not feeling nourished by your relationships. You're ready for a change.

Hanna Goericke

I particularly enjoy working with people who are navigating difficult interpersonal relationships (with family members, partners, spouses, etc.) or are in the midst of healing from heartbreak, grief or loss. I also have extensive personal and professional experience with chronic pain/illness and have deep regard for the experiencers and caregivers dealing with the challenges that accompany. I also love working with clients who are looking to decrease symptoms of anxiety or panic.

Kay Guyer

I specialize in working with queer and trans youth and adults who want to increase their sense of rootedness and agency in order to live vibrantly. I commit to providing an affirming space for your full self to show up so we can partner in the important work of healing.

Ella Mamanta Davidson

I serve adults and youth of all ages. I especially enjoy working with people who identify as: BIPOC &/or mixed-race; queer &/or of marginalized genders; highly sensitive people, introverts, deep feelers; creatives & artists. I find my style is well suited to support clients with: anxiety, codependency, relationship dynamics, childhood trauma, sexual abuse, identity exploration, strong inner critics, perfectionism, burnout & sustainability, building connection to authentic self.

Ida Ahmadi

I provide an integrative approach that is warm, engaged, collaborative, strength-based and trauma-informed to support you in getting to where you want to be. While I specialize in working with queer & trans adolescents, individuals, and couples—I love working with all kinds of people from diverse backgrounds, ages, sexualities, and relationship styles.

Eliza Liittschwager

Whether you’ve been in therapy before or it’s your first time, it’s hard to be vulnerable and to give voice to that which brings us discomfort, pain or shame. And, therapy can be incredibly rewarding. Creating meaning out of our experiences is a powerful and transformative process, one I am honored to walk through with my clients.

Terra Brigando

Welcome! I’m Terra, a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I help couples improve communication, rebuild connection, and better understand each other in a warm, judgment-free space.

Kathleen Wonacott

Most of us experience anxiety at some point in our lives. It becomes a problem when we get so stuck in this feeling we have a hard time seeing things for what they really are. Maybe you are feeling anxiety physically, or you are noticing it by where your mind trails off to. On paper, you may look like you are doing well, but underneath it all, things are falling apart. With anxiety and any other emotional concern you may have, I like to look deeper at what’s going on underneath it.

Nathan Michael

I help people who feel anxiety and stress in relationships to feel less anxious. I know that the worry, frustration and confusion that we feel with those we care most about can feel overwhelming and can make thriving or just getting through the day much more difficult. It can also lead to unhelpful patterns with ourselves and others. Anxiety in relationships can be a real burden and I don't want you to suffer. Together we will work to get your satisfaction in relationships back.

James Seishas