Life is more joyful and connected when we feel like other people understand us—and even more important--when we understand ourselves. I’m Michelle Cataldo, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice in Oakland California. Therapy can be a powerful and healing way to discover and build on your strengths, and to identify patter
My approach is collaborative and active. I balance making therapy challenging at times, yet playful enough so that you will want to come back. My clients say this therapy-on-the-move is easier than a traditional sit-on-a-couch scenario in which the confinement of the room can get in the way of the work. I think for some people, especially teens &
I work with individuals across the life span using a relational, intersubjective and non-judgmental approach. Working collaboratively, I help clients to grow beyond dysfunctional relational patterns, to recognize behaviors that are no longer working and to explore new options for living. As relational trust deepens in a safe therapeutic environm
Are you struggling with depression, low self-confidence, or anxiety? Are you having difficulties in your relationships or at work? Are you finding it hard to cope with a loss, life transition, or illness? I have brought warmth, insight, and compassion to my work with individuals & couples for 25 years as a Psychologist. My approach to psychotherapy
You’ve ticked all the boxes - you achieved educational success and your professional life is going well. You’ve met - and exceeded - many expectations from society, your family, and your own childhood. But you’re not happy, and you’re not sure why. Maybe you’re not even sure what it would mean for you to be happy, to b
You're often fighting or feeling distant from your romantic partner. Small issues can become a big deal and conflict unresolved. Perhaps you've tried many strategies to stop this difficult dynamic. You feel frustrated and need to find new ways to connect, resolve, and repair. Maybe you notice after fighting, that distance between you feels
Hey there--thanks for checking out my profile and taking a courageous step toward greater well being. I believe that therapeutic change comes from the inside out, helping you to identify, understand, and manage your emotional experience.
If you often find yourself feeling out of place or struggling inside—even though other people think you
I provide psychotherapy to adults and adolescents, and specialize in helping with depression, anxiety, relationships, and identity. I strive to provide a space in which you will feel recognized, understood, and safe to share your feelings and experiences without fear of judgment.
My style is warm, collaborative, and direct. I help patients grow
Are you tired of the constant overwhelm? the critical voice pointing out everything you are not doing well? the inability to be heard by those you love? the fighting and frustration? the non-stop dissatisfaction with your relationships, your life?
I help teens and adults resolve depression, permanently manage anxiety, and free themselves from th
To start with, somatic psychotherapy can look like traditional talk therapy. We sit in a comfortable room, and together unfold your story and agree upon what to pay attention to first.
The first thing that is different are some of the questions of inquiry, which ask about internal states related to your thoughts. In my work with clients we migh
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