Therapists in 93101

Feeling anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed? Stuck? Unsatisfied in your relationships, work, or social life? Are you your own harshest critic? Is a life transition challenging you? Do you want a better understanding of yourself? Are you concerned about your child or teen's happiness? Do they struggle with pressures of school and or friends? Have difficulty communicating and expressing feelings? Do you sense something is wrong but don't know how to help? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, now may be time to explore psychotherapy. I welcome the opportunity to join you or your child through this journey.

Does anxiety seem to be ruling your life? Have you been feeling down, overwhelmed, or lost? Perhaps things seem to be going from bad to worse or nowhere at all. You deserve better. Starting therapy can be scary, I know, but won’t it be just as challenging to let everything continue? Stop pushing away your needs and not taking care of yourself. It’s time to make a change and I know how to help you through this. With me you will find what you truly seek – a compassionate space where understanding meets transformation.

I am passionate about working with teens and young adults as they learn how to manage anxiety, depression and life's daily struggles. My practice focuses on a variety of relationship issues including intimate partner relationships, family dynamics, and friendships. My therapeutic approach is person centered and influenced by attachment theory.

I help my clients experiencing difficulties in their emotions, relationships, and other areas of their lives, navigate their experiences to gain a deeper awareness of their strengths and needs. We all experience traumas or difficulties in life, whether they be developmental childhood trauma, relational issues or other struggles. Our emotional needs and values deserve attention and validation. I aim to help you in this discovery that can bring about meaning and a new sense of freedom in life. I work with children, adolescents, individuals and couples.

Whether you have a diagnosis of mental illness or you are experiencing strange symptoms that no one seems to be able to explain, they may be arising from a traumatic reaction to a past event that you may not even remember. Do you remember the last time you felt peaceful, present, and at ease in your body and mind? Is your brain always running with worry about the future, criticizing yourself about the past, and/or hyper-sensitive about what people think of you? Do you notice how the thoughts in your head affect your body with tension in your muscles, uneasiness in your gut, and a heartbeat that ramps up at the drop of a hat?

Are you or your child struggling with anxiety, stress, or family changes that are making every day life feel difficult or hard to manage? Do you notice your child struggling and you are unsure how to emotionally support them? Have you tried to solve the problems on your own and nothing seems to be working? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then I'm glad you're here. Seeking help for your child, family struggles, or parenting issues can be difficult. I'm here to help.

Welcome, thank you for being here. I work as an integrative psychotherapist, often with individuals who are seeking to reconnect with their deepest sense of self, live in alignment with their values, and feel a greater sense of belonging in the world. This process might include addressing challenges around self-worth and life purpose, including relational struggles and symptoms of anxiety or depression. I wholeheartedly believe that there is an innate wholeness and wisdom within us all, although it may feel out of reach and distant at times.

Do you believe the events of 2020 and beyond have shaped our current collective experience? I believe so and if you do as well maybe this is a time to start the work around enhancing mood, being less stressed, and improving interpersonal relationships. Therapy can be the first step in identifying goals and taking care of needs that may have been neglected during the pandemic and possibly throughout your life. Are you living your best possible life? If so, maybe there are a few small things that are requiring some minor adjustments and if not lets start on this journey together to the first day to the best days of your life.

Sometimes the most challenging moments in our lives can lead to the most growth and healing. My goal as a therapist is to support you through those difficult times. Together we can work to improve your relationship with yourself, strengthen your relationships with others, and learn strategies to help you cope more effectively with life’s challenges. My approach is warm, compassionate and non-judgmental, and I enjoy working collaboratively with my clients to help them reach their goals.

Hi there! My name is Konstance Kirby and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in working with disadvantaged children, adolescents, and adults. I have obtained vast experience assisting those struggling with anxiety, depression, stress management, low self-esteem, and mood disorders. I was trained as a family systems therapist and practice short-term, goal-orientated treatment to help people reach their goals quickly.

Welcome! I am passionate to work with you, in your quest for freedom and overcome challenges that you, your child, teenager, partner or family may be experiencing. My educational journey focused on all conditions an individual may be experiencing with a concentration in trauma psychology. I am pleased to say my education sought to include social justice and multicultural awareness. Important components of multicultural awareness include explicit awareness of cultural influences. In society we must be aware of psychological, social, economic and political issues associated with culture, race, class, ethnicity, age, and gender.

You have come here for a reason…maybe you’d like to make a change, receive encouragement, find your strengths or share your vulnerabilities; maybe you don’t know the reason. I can help you voice your thoughts and feelings, meeting you with curiosity and acceptance. I can accompany you in a transition or struggle so you can manage more peacefully. I can also offer direction, effective tools and solutions for specific problems such as addictive tendencies, harmful habits, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict and emotional dysregulation.

"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." Viktor Frank. If you are here looking for a therapist you are on the right track. I find it a privilege in being able to work with people and helping others embark in a journey of self-discovery and acceptance of who they are. Let me help you identify your strengths and build on your self-care, coping skills, and mindfulness skills for a more balanced life. Let's work together, so we may explore your hopes and fears, unlock what is holding you back.

Is talk therapy just not working for you anymore? Feeling frustrated at the subtle gnawing pain that keeps haunting your soul? Is something in the way of your full potential and life purpose from blossoming? Is that unknown void hijacking your life and dreams? You seem to have tried it all with little to no success and you are just fed up? Feeling stuck, you question yourself, your life, or your capabilities. Drifting, no land in sight, you need a compass to guide you home to yourself. The good news, I’ve navigated this journey and understand it well. And I am here for you and to support you. Trust your intuition and reach out.

I am open to clients with a wide range of backgrounds and challenges. My focus is simply this: to reduce suffering so that the client can lead a more fulfilling life. I love understanding what is holding you back from leading a deeply contented life, and helping you release that. I love working with couple clients because it is so exciting to hold the passion as we work on building harmony and trust. My ideal client wants to grow and change which requires being open to the magic of living beyond habits.

You want to transform what's bothering you into deep wisdom. That can seem out of reach when you're in the middle of a mess, though. My job is to listen to the whole story, or as much as you want to tell, so we can find easy ways to ground you. You can build from a stable foundation. Do you feel you don't even know how to work up the energy for self-repair? Let me help you catch your breath. It liberates your reservoir of life-force as soon as you take the first step to self-care. Life's challenges point us toward clues in the sometimes mysterious road to vibrant health... not just getting by, but enjoying the life you deserve.

I want to help you find relief from the noise in your head. Your anxiety, depression and/or trauma is an integral part of your story, but doesn’t define you and doesn't need to control your life any more. Together, we will highlight your innate resiliencies and empower you to build up your inner strength and confidence to live your life in the present, while honoring your past and feeling hopeful about the future. In addition to providing trauma-informed, client-centered therapy for adults, I also have a passion for working with kids and their parents.

Changing old habits and building emotional resilience makes sense at any age. I base my theoretical approach on the widely researched neuropsychological findings of Attachment Theory. Underlying successful treatment is the richness of the therapeutic relationship. I use evidence based methods including CBT, Mindfulness and brief psychotherapy.

Are you afraid, confused, or struggling with your relationships? I work with client(s) dealing with interpersonal issues and communication challenges. It may be a husband and wife re-defining their roles with life changes, or an individual considering a career change. The problem often reveals itself at the surface when arguing and verbal conflict ensue, but the source of the problem needs a deeper adjustment, such as adjusting roles or providing more support for a family member. Regardless, clear communication usually allows the individual, couple, or family to achieve the goal of collaboration and compromise.