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Christine Rivlin, LPCC, LPC, NCC

Christine Rivlin, LPCC, LPC, NCC

Walnut Creek, California
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Professions: Marriage & Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Addiction Counselor

Languages: English

Telephone: 541-325-8496

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My Approach to Therapy

Oak Bend Therapy offers professional, science-backed counseling for people facing hurdles like trauma, loss, and chronic stress. Our clinic serves as a dedicated retreat for ambitious leaders, creators, and scholars who maintain high outward performance while battling internal fatigue, self-criticism, or burnout. We prioritize a culture of safety and belonging, ensuring that every person who walks through our doors feels validated and valued. Recognizing that every healing path is distinct, our practitioners focus on identifying underlying patterns and strengthening your natural ability to bounce back. By blending advanced psychological methods with empathetic listening, we help you navigate difficult memories and create a future grounded in purpose. Whether you are navigating a career shift, addressing body image issues, or repairing interpersonal bonds, our goal is to help you put your mental health first. At Oak Bend Therapy, we respect the varied dimensions of your identity, offering the specific guidance you need to move past survival mode and into a state of thriving. Your confidentiality is our highest priority as we walk beside you toward lasting emotional balance and tranquility. Road to Recovery Our specialists guide partners, individuals, and high-level performers as they explore their inner world, work through old wounds, and build a solid mental foundation. We address a wide range of clinical needs. Oak Bend Therapy delivers empathetic, clinical expertise for individuals dealing with unique hurdles like grief, complex trauma, and anxiety. Our team is committed to creating an affirming environment where clients of every background feel recognized and supported. We focus on helping executives, athletes, and community leaders who manage extreme external demands while silently struggling with stress or fatigue. We understand the burden of being the one everyone relies on, and we are here to ensure your own well-being is addressed. By offering a confidential and expert setting, we invite you to process your feelings without fear of criticism. Whether you are navigating life changes or seeking a way out of burnout, we aim to help you regain your footing and strengthen your resilience. We partner with you to align your personal growth with your professional drive, supporting shifts that endure. Our counselors offer a path toward clarity, helping break down the walls between your public success and private peace. At Oak Bend Therapy, we are dedicated to your pursuit of wholeness and health. We look forward to supporting your transition into a life of mental clarity and profound stability, starting today. Evidence-Based Guidance We recognize that earlier life events often shape your current reactions and social dynamics. These formative years can influence your capacity for trust and your daily sense of security. True progress starts when we observe these patterns with kindness rather than shame. Our clinicians work with you to refine your coping tools, boost your confidence, and foster healthier connections. We provide a space that is both nurturing and results-driven, ensuring every session moves you closer to your vision of health. Oak Bend Therapy aims to provide more than a quick fix; we are dedicated to helping you build a life that is steady, mindful, and robust.

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

TeensAdultsElders

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

Abuse / Abuse Survivor IssuesAddictions and CompulsionsAggression and ViolenceAnxietyBody ImageBorderlineCareer Issues Drug and Alcohol Addiction

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Animal and Equine Assisted PsychotherapiesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Industries & Communities

Entertainment IndustryFirst Responder/Medical ProfessionalsMilitary/Law EnforcementEducationSelf-Employed and Freelance ProfessionalsProfessional SportsLGBTQ+BIPOC

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