My client base is mostly high-functioning young adults and adults, used to working hard for optimum results, and determined to get the best out of life. You know what it is to feel at the top of your game, to feel joy and gratitude for your talents, family and career. You've also experienced severe unhappiness, or struggled with a history of emotio
We offer a community-based facility serving individuals and families. Patricio Destuet, our director, has over two decades of experience serving our community. We offer treatment for anxiety, panic, depression, chronic illness, family problems, and domestic violence. We help children navigate academic challenges, learning and behavior difficulties,
One way describe therapy is that it is simply a conversation centered specifically your life. It is different from talking to family or friends because the historical complications that can accompany talking with family and friends are removed. Of course the image that people carry of therapy may be different from what I just described and may b
Whether it’s working together in therapy to develop effective coping strategies or working through issues related to anxiety and depression, I support my clients using an empowering approach, so they can reach their full potential and move toward a healthier future. I’ve dedicated my professional career to helping clients achieve their
I have an eclectic background that includes over ten years of counseling work, Therapist at 2 Bay Area Eating Disorder Centers, work as a Reiki practitioner and I am also an artist and have exhibited artwork. My varied life experiences, as well as many years of interest in BuddhistHindu philosophies and the practice of meditation, all inform my wor
In sessions I am active, verbal, involved, ask questions, and share relevant personal experiences if I feel they will be helpful to you. I am not one of those stuffy therapists who just sits there and lets you talk on and on. I am an active partner in the process.
I enjoy the deep personal engagement, mutual discovery, and growth which this wo
I specialize in relationships with your partner, family, friends, and society.
I am a warm and caring licensed clinician with 30 years of experience in marriage and family counseling. I also provide individual psychotherapy.
The areas of my expertise include: dealing with depression, anxiety, loss and bereavement, adjustment during and after
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel; that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow."
- Maya Angelou, legendary American poet and author
The search for the right therapist ca
We all have gifts from God, and I believe helping people to heal is one of my gifts. We are all on a journey of self discovery. All aspects of our life including the work that we do, the people that come into our lives, and the things that happen to us all provide an opportunity for growth and deepening our connection with ourselves and others.
We are a collaborative team working on your health and well-being. In the interest of enhanced communication between us, I'd like to take the time to explain the process of counseling. The process of counseling can be both exciting and scary, as you reach within yourself to achieve your full potential. It often takes a "leap of faith" to
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