Therapists in Pleasanton, California

About Therapists: Therapists: A Therapist is a trained and licensed mental health professional who helps individuals, couples, or groups manage and overcome emotional, psychological, behavioral, or relationship challenges. Therapists work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief and loss etc. They support their clients by understanding their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

24 Therapists found in Pleasanton

male counselor

Mr. Garrett Joesph Elsberry

Counselor
6666 Owens Dr, Pleasanton, CA - 94588
925-201-6200

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Mariah Chew, LMFT

Counselor
5776 Stoneridge Mall Rd Ste 300, Pleasanton, CA - 94588
855-501-1004

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Cara Vincent Houck

Counselor
5353 Sunol Blvd, Pleasanton, CA - 94566
925-931-5393

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Louella Ilog

Counselor
5674 Stoneridge Dr, Pleasanton, CA - 94588
925-520-0005

male counselor

Mr. John E Tompkins Iii, MFCC

Counselor
4377 1st St Ste C, Pleasanton, CA - 94566
925-846-8653

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Geralyn Mitchell

Counselor
5674 Stoneridge Dr, 116, Pleasanton, CA - 94588
925-520-0005 925-520-0010

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Patricia Mccormack

Counselor
4361 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton, CA - 94566
925-201-6240 925-485-1273

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Patricia Goggans

Counselor
5111 Johnson Dr, Pleasanton, CA - 94588
925-596-7000

More Counselors in Pleasanton, CA: Addiction Counselors 18 Mental Health Therapists 51 Professional Counselors 1 School Counselors 19

About Therapists: Counselor: A provider who is trained and educated in the performance of behavior health services through interpersonal communications and analysis. Training and education at the specialty level usually requires a master's degree and clinical experience and supervision for licensure or certification. Addiction (Substance Use Disorder (SUD)) Counselor: An Addiction Counselor is a licensed mental health therapist who help individuals struggling with addiction of alcohol, drug, or other substance use disorder. These counselors work with clients by helping them to manage and overcome the psychological, emotional, and behavioral challenges related to substance use. These counselors also work closely with families and support systems to help them better understand their loved one’s illness. SUD counselors help to promote long-term sobriety, emotional stability, and overall mental wellness for both the individual and their family. Mental Health Counselor: A Mental Health Counselor is a licensed professional who helps individuals, couples, and families manage and overcome emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. They assess clients’ mental health conditions and develop personalized treatment plans to provide therapy for a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, stress, grief, and life transitions.

Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. Mental health also includes a person's ability to enjoy life - to attain a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience.
Some most common types of mental illness affecting people of United States are bipolar, phobias, dysthymia, depression, anxiety and panic attack, schizophrenia, psychosis, anorexia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) etc. Some strategies or treatments which can be helpful in treating mental illness includes psychotherapy (talking therapies), medication and self-help (reducing alcohol intake, sleeping more, and eating well).
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