Therapist Profile

My Approach to Helping

Often my clients are dealing with feelings of depression or anxiety or are feeling overwhelmed and confused by a time of transition or challenge in their lives.I offer a safe and supportive environment where you can take a good look at your life, your feelings and your choices. Together we identify more rewarding and effective ways to meet the challenges in your life. We determine the realistic and practical small steps towards making those changes happen.My role is to listen carefully with compassion and without judgment, to really "get you", and to use that understanding to help guide and encourage you in creating positive change in your relationships and in how you feel about life and yourself. We use your strengths and abilities along with my skills and warmth, genuine acceptance and respect, and at times, some humor. Together we navigate your growth in coping, problem solving and finding the joy in your life.

More Info About My Practice

I specialize in helping adults and teens who are facing depression and anxiety. When my client is a teenager I work to both create a safe and confidential therapy relationship with the teen and to also increase the family support and communication.In addition to therapy for individuals, couples and families, I offer a weekly women's therapy group. This long running group offers a supportive, encouraging and accepting environment with a focus on exploring growth in coping and life skills and self esteem. It is also an opportunity to feel connected and supported by other women and to reduce feelings of depression, anxiety and isolation. The group has a maximum size of 6 members. Contact me to learn if there is a current opening.If you feel like you are carrying around sadness or anger or hurt or worry that is dragging you down, it may be time to look at how to start unloading it. Take a look at my web page at www.JeannieWolitzer.com or give me a call at 925 201 3414 for a free phone consultation. Take some time to decide if I am the right therapist for you.Change can happen. You CAN feel better!