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  • Just call or message us to schedule a 20-30 minute no-fee consult. We'll chat about your needs and goals, answer any questions about next steps, and which of our therapists we recommend for you.
  • It varies based on your needs, preferences, and progress. We generally suggest weekly sessions for 6-8 weeks and then adjusting as needed. We check in regularly about your comfort with the process and your progress.
  • It's understandable to feel some hesitation in therapy. We create a comfortable environment to explore your concerns at your own pace. You're in control of what you choose to share, and your therapist unconditiionally supports your boundaries and limits, while checking in with you about it along the way.
  • We are in-network with Cigna/Evernorth, United Healthcare (Optum), Aetna, and AllOne Health EAP.  For all others, ask your PPO about the out-of-network benefits for your plan as well as the deductible requirements. Our superbills include all pertinent information such as provider and group EIN, NPI, CPT codes, diagnostic codes and modifiers, and relevant subscriber details. We typically submit these to our clients once or twice per month or upon request.  Therapy fees range from $150-300 per session, based on qualifications, location, and services offered. 
  • Our licensed therapists have fulfilled the required 3000 clinical hours and passed their board exams, while associate therapists work under close supervision of a licensed therapist until completion of their hours and board exams. We require our associates to have a minimum of 2000 clinical hours of experience to join our team.
  • While we anticipate having a psychiatrist on our team in the future, we currently refer clients out to recommended physicians for medications.
  • Yes, we see clients via telehealth that reside in Utah, New York, and Oregon, as well as statewide in California. In person options include Alamo and Pleasant Hill, CA.

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Our Preferred Evidence-Based Treatments

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an empirically supported treatment that helps change distressing thought patterns that contribute to anxiety and depression. Through CBT, you'll learn to identify and challenge negative thoughts, reframe irrational beliefs, and replace them with healthier, more realistic perspectives. CBT also focuses on breaking patterns of self-doubt and worry by learning how to re-evaluate situations and adopt more constructive thinking. These tools empower you to make lasting changes in how you think and respond.

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness principles to help individuals manage emotions, navigate challenges, and improve relationships. It focuses on four key areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. By building these skills, DBT empowers individuals to replace destructive patterns with practical, lasting strategies that promote resilience, balance, and a greater sense of control in daily life.

  • TF-CBT helps by combining practical coping skills with gradual exposure to difficult memories. It starts by teaching relaxation techniques, emotional regulation, and ways to challenge unhelpful thoughts. Once a strong foundation is built, individuals slowly and safely process their trauma with the support of a therapist. This approach reduces fear and distress, strengthens personal resilience, and fosters healthier ways of thinking and relating to others.

  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a short-term, goal-oriented approach that emphasizes finding practical solutions. It focuses on what you want to achieve, guiding you to take clear steps toward your goals. By building on your strengths, SFBT encourages you to do more of what works and change what doesn't. This effective, time-efficient approach ensures rapid progress while fostering long-term results.

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a proven, client-centered approach designed to help individuals overcome ambivalence and create lasting change. It focuses on exploring personal motivations and values, guiding clients to take actionable steps toward their goals. MI is highly effective in treating issues like addiction, unhealthy behaviors, and low motivation by strengthening confidence and commitment, empowering clients to drive their own positive transformations.

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a proven approach that that helps couples break negative cycles and strengthen emotional bonds. In therapy, partners identify patterns of conflict and learn techniques like emotional validation and replacing reactive behaviors with empathetic responses. EFT targets underlying emotional triggers, promoting healthier attachment while deepening intimacy. It’s particularly effective for couples facing disconnection, insecurity, and trust issues, leading to genuine understanding and lasting change. This therapy is effective for emotional withdrawal, fear of abandonment, and attachment wounds, creating stronger, more secure relationships.

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3189 Danville Blvd, Ste 250
Alamo, CA 94507

395 Taylor Blvd

Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

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