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45 specialists found in Castro Valley Area

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Mark Vigil Dombeck, Psychologist Castro Valley, ca
Psychologist
Alameda, California Online + In-person 30 years experience
10 miles away from Castro Valley
Specialties: Abandonment Abuse & Trauma ADHD Anger Management

My work with couples focuses on helping partners recognize and break free of the dysfunctional interaction patterns that leave them feeling chronically neglected or abandoned, afraid or coerced by the very person who is supposed to be their safe harbor, until both

Stephanie Bain, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate Castro Valley, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Oakland, California Online + In-person 7 years experience
12.1 miles away from Castro Valley
Specialties: Abandonment Abortion Abuse & Trauma Anger Management

I work with families or partners looking for a therapist who “gets it.” Queer, poly, kinky, and non-traditional folks welcome! I hold our therapeutic relationship with deep respect and care, making room for your story and your experiences without judgment. You are

Suzanne Vargas, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Castro Valley, ca
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Fremont, California Online + In-person 6 years experience
12.2 miles away from Castro Valley
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma ADHD Anxiety Communication

We see couples from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds with various lifestyles; ranging from monogamous to polyamorous and kink varied relationships. Suzanne has completed Level 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and we use Gottman Method

Anny Papatheodorou, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate Castro Valley, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Lafayette, California Online + In-person 2 years, 6 months experience
12.9 miles away from Castro Valley
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Anxiety Attachment Emotional Abuse

If you feel overwhelmed, depressed, stressed, confused, anxious, or are struggling coping with life events, relationships, and work, I’m here to help.

Lana Theimer, Marriage & Family Therapist Castro Valley, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Oakland, California Online + In-person 20 years experience
13.9 miles away from Castro Valley
Specialties: Anxiety Attachment Breakup Buddhism & Mindfulness Therapy

Relationship issues and couples counseling is my primary specialty.  I work with couples to assist them in working through and finding appreciation for their differences.  My goal is to help them improve their communication and their responses to each other without

Esther Lerman, Marriage & Family Therapist Castro Valley, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Oakland, California In-person 40 years experience
14 miles away from Castro Valley
Specialties: Codependency Relationships Communication Family Of Origin Issues LGBTQ+

I’m Esther Lerman, a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in couples therapy. I’ve had a private practice in Oakland, California for 40 years. I welcome a broad spectrum of clients and focus my work on helping couples strengthen connection and navigate

Articles By Esther Lerman

Couples Therapy For Unconscious Dynamics of your Marriage

Couples Therapy For Unconscious Dynamics of your Marriage

There are many reasons for our choice of partners. There may be strong physical or intellectual attraction, ...
The Communication Toolbox For Your Marriage

The Communication Toolbox For Your Marriage

Jane and Carl are having the same old argument about the dishes. Jane says to Carl, You are just so untrustworthy ...
Nagma V. Clark, Ph.D, CST, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Castro Valley, ca
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Dublin, California Online + In-person
5.7 miles away from Castro Valley
Specialties: Gender & sexual identity Marriage Infidelity Intimacy

Nagma V. Clark, Ph.D., L.P.C.C., C.S.T. is a sex & relationship expert, and founder of Tri-Valley Relationship Therapy, Inc. a thriving sex therapy & couples counseling practice in the Bay Area, CA. Dr. Clark is an AASECT Certified Sex

Articles By Nagma V. Clark, Ph.D, CST

Attachment Based Communication Tips for Partners

Attachment Based Communication Tips for Partners

As a couple s therapist, I frequently hear partners describe each other as clingy, cold, rejecting, or ...
9 Tips on How to Survive the Holidays as a Couple

9 Tips on How to Survive the Holidays as a Couple

As a PACT Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy) Level II couples therapist, I strongly believe ...
Marcelle Craig, Marriage & Family Therapist Castro Valley, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Hayward, California Online 15 years experience
6.5 miles away from Castro Valley
Specialties: Anxiety Depression Family Conflict Gender & sexual identity

You don't have to bully yourself or others to a better life. Trust, empathy and accountability will go a long way to getting you connected to yourself, your future, and in your relationships! I am a Black female California and Texas therapist trained in EMDR,

Maren Gleason, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Castro Valley, ca
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
San Ramon, California In-person 15 years experience
7.5 miles away from Castro Valley
Specialties: Divorce Gender & sexual identity Infidelity Intimacy

I am certified in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy as a therapist and as a supervisor for clinicians who want to learn this evidence based practice.  Emotionally Focused Therapy was developed by and continues to be refined by watching what does and doesn&#

Karmen Fluker, Marriage And Family Therapist Associate Castro Valley, ca
Marriage And Family Therapist Associate
8.4 miles away from Castro Valley

Karmen Fluker, AMFT Received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from University of California Davis, and her Master’s Degree in Counseling from Saint Mary’s College Moraga. She currently works as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Articles By Karmen Fluker

Going from Me to We – Balancing Individuality in a Marriage

Going from Me to We – Balancing Individuality in a Marriage

The US is a country built on the ideals of independence and individualism. Many Americans set off to ...
Joree Rose, Marriage & Family Therapist Castro Valley, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
9.1 miles away from Castro Valley

Joree Rose, founder of the Bay Area Mindfulness and Therapy Center, has a Master's in Counseling Psychology and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Through her extensive training in mindfulness, Joree guides her clients in the cultivation of a mindfulness

Articles By Joree Rose

Why Love Isn’t Enough Always and What to Do Then?

Why Love Isn’t Enough Always and What to Do Then?

This summer, my boyfriend and I traveled to Europe. We had 5 glorious, romantic days in Paris, and then ...
Patty Shirley, Marriage & Family Therapist Castro Valley, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Danville, California Online + In-person 12 years experience
9.4 miles away from Castro Valley
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Alcohol Abuse Anger Management Codependency Relationships

I am Patty Shirley with East Bay Christian Counseling in Danville, CA.  I am a private practice Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor.  Reinforcing recovery tools with my clients in a holistic approach,

Estee Goren, Marriage & Family Therapist Castro Valley, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Danville, California Online + In-person 13 years experience
9.9 miles away from Castro Valley
Specialties: Life Coaching Marital and Premarital Pre-marriage Relationship Issues

I am a marriage and family therapist and life coach, providing couples therapy, marriage counseling, individual therapy, and life coaching. My practice is focused on helping individuals and couples transform their relationships and create fulfilling and joyful

Kavita Comoglio, Marriage & Family Therapist Castro Valley, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Alameda, California Online + In-person 10 years experience
9.9 miles away from Castro Valley
Specialties: Blended Family Communication Emotional Intelligence Family Conflict

** APRIL 2025: I am accepting new clients. I offer a free, phone consultation and I offer a limited number of sliding scale spots. 

Joyce Sun, Psychologist Castro Valley, ca
Psychologist
Newark, California Online + In-person 11 years, 3 months experience
10.1 miles away from Castro Valley
Specialties: Coping Skills Divorce Parenting Pre-marriage

I mainly use two contemporary evidence-based approaches in couples therapy, including the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy. The Gottman Method was developed through over 40 years of clinical experiments, observing over 3000 couples of all types

Surina Mazzola, Psychologist Castro Valley, ca
Psychologist
Danville, California Online + In-person 11 years experience
10.9 miles away from Castro Valley
Specialties: Marriage Infidelity Life events Medical conditions

Dr. Mazzola has extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families. All of her therapeutic services are steeped in a strength-based approach. With couples, she focuses on finding each individual's innate strengths, and develops a

Annie de Jong, Psychologist Castro Valley, ca
Psychologist
Oakland, California Online + In-person 21 years experience
11.2 miles away from Castro Valley

I have 20 years experience helping couples of all kinds navigate challenging or painful moments in their relationships.  With my background and training in modern analysis and a down-to-earth/relational approach I can help you begin even the most difficult

Nadia Loewe, Marriage & Family Therapist Castro Valley, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Pleasanton, California Online + In-person 9 years, 8 months experience
11.2 miles away from Castro Valley
Specialties: Academic Concerns ADHD Adoption Aging And Geriatric

I provide marriage, family and child counseling. I believe in being empathetic, thoughtful and being an active listener to each client. I believe each client is different so I use different tools for the individual that fits the best. I want the best for

Rachel Elizabeth Haynes, Marriage & Family Therapist Castro Valley, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Pleasanton, California Online + In-person 10 years experience
11.4 miles away from Castro Valley
Specialties: Addiction Divorce Gender & sexual identity Life events

I feel like there is not a one size fits all when it comes tho therapy. Each client should be approached with a unique perspective because each client is different as well as their story. I use an authentic, direct, approach and use humor when

Dr Frankie Bashan, Psychologist Castro Valley, ca
Psychologist
11.8 miles away from Castro Valley

Dr. Frankie Bashan is a renowned relationship coach and dating expert. She is a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience working with couples and individuals and specialized training in the field of trauma. She possesses a unique

Articles By Dr Frankie Bashan

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Therapy in Castro Valley: Cost, Availability, and Expert Statistics

Here's what therapy looks like in Castro Valley right now, based on 45 experts listed on Marriage.com - including average cost, session format availability, and therapist demographics.

Average session cost
$187
Most treated specialties
Anxiety, Depression
Average therapist experience
14 years
Session format availability
Online only 7% In-person only 7% Both formats 86%
Therapist gender breakdown
Female 71% Male 9% Non-binary/other 20%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy in Castro Valley

How are marriage therapists verified in Castro Valley?

Every marriage therapist listed in Castro Valley is checked against its licensing board before we add them. That means confirming their license is active and checking their credentials. If you want the details, there's a verified badge on each profile you can click.

What should I look for when choosing a marriage therapist in Castro Valley?

Start with licensure: make sure they're actually licensed in Castro Valley. Then check whether they treat what you're dealing with, whether that's communication problems, anxiety, or something more specific. After that, look at insurance and cost, and decide if you want online sessions or in-person.

How much does therapy cost in Castro Valley?

Marriage therapists listed in Castro Valley charge an average of $187 per session. That number moves around depending on the therapist, how long the session runs, and whether insurance covers any of it, so check the actual rate on each profile.

Can I compare or message more than one therapist in Castro Valley before choosing?

Yes. You can look through as many profiles as you want, compare pricing and specialties, and message more than one therapist in Castro Valley before you book anything. There's no limit on how many you check out first.

Is online therapy available in Castro Valley?

Yes: 86% of marriage therapists listed in Castro Valley offer both online and in-person sessions, so you can pick whichever fits your schedule better.

Does Marriage.com work with therapists outside my state, or only local ones?

Only therapists licensed in Castro Valley will show up for you. That's not a Marriage.com rule, it's how therapy licensing works in general, even for online sessions. Filter by state and you'll see who's actually eligible to see you.

How do I find a marriage therapist in Castro Valley?

Search the directory for Castro Valley and filter by specialty, insurance, and session format, online or in-person. Each profile shows the therapist's license status, areas of focus, and accepted insurance, so you can compare before reaching out.

Do I need to create an account to search for a therapist in Castro Valley?

No. You can search and browse therapist profiles in Castro Valley without creating an account. You'll only need one when you're ready to book a session or message a therapist directly.

Is what I share with my marriage therapist confidential?

Yes. Licensed marriage therapists are bound by confidentiality laws and professional ethics codes, with limited exceptions required by law, such as risk of harm to yourself or others. It's worth asking your therapist about their specific confidentiality policy during your first session.

How quickly can I get an appointment in Castro Valley?

Availability varies by therapist. Many providers listed in Castro Valley are currently accepting new clients, so check individual profiles for current availability before reaching out.