Berkeley, CA Local Support & Community Resources

Hpb Analysis is a licensed clinical psychotherapist who specializes in addressing a diverse range of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and family conflict. With extensive training and experience working with adults, elders, and transitional youth aged 18-26, she provides a safe space for individuals and families to speak openly about their challenges. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in values that promote healing and self-discovery, guiding clients in uncovering the origins of their suffering while empowering them to take responsibility for their lives. Hpb works best with those committed to creating lasting change in their circumstances and inner lives. For clients seeking significant exploration, she offers psychoanalysis alongside her therapy sessions. Her expertise encompasses a wide array of issues such as parenting challenges, care for aging family members, and personal growth. Understanding that reaching out for help is a courageous step, Hpb accompanies her clients on their therapeutic journey with curiosity, patience, and support. In her practice, no one feels alone on their path to healing.

Samuel Arthur Malkemus, PhD, MA, is a dedicated holistic counselor who creates a safe space filled with acceptance, healing, and awakening for his clients. He focuses on helping individuals gain awareness and clarity regarding their life situations while guiding them to access their inner wisdom and innate capacity for healing. Samuel's goal is to empower clients to flourish and reconnect with their inner life-force. He has extensive experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds, facilitating groups both in the Bay Area and internationally. Additionally, he serves as a professor of clinical psychology and consciousness studies at John F. Kennedy University. Samuel tailors his approach to meet the unique needs and contexts of each client. Depending on their comfort level and experience, he may incorporate guided meditation, bodywork, movement, artistic expression, and somatic awareness exercises. These modalities are designed to promote deeper healing and shifts in awareness, providing a more comprehensive approach than talk therapy alone. Samuel's commitment to this work is driven by a deep passion for nourishing hearts and souls. He truly believes that there is a path out of suffering, and he is honored to explore whether he might be the right guide to assist clients on that journey.

Jessica Brown, a compassionate and skilled Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT, MA), works with individuals and couples who often feel unsatisfied or challenged in important aspects of their lives. Many clients find themselves grappling with unfulfilling relationships, be it with co-workers, partners, family, or friends. They frequently experience recurrence of familiar patterns that seem difficult to understand or escape from without guidance. Emphasizing the impact of early relational experiences, Jessica fosters a healing and generative therapeutic relationship to facilitate meaningful change. She specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate major life transitions, particularly the profound journey of becoming parents. Her approach is characterized by warmth and directness, creating an environment where discussing difficult topics feels accessible. Clients appreciate her ability to help them explore their desires for personal growth alongside the obstacles they face, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, insecurity, and emotional pain. Jessica supports individual adults, couples, and groups, leveraging her expertise in various therapeutic modalities, including psychodynamic and relational approaches.