Concord, CA Local Support & Community Resources

Frances (Mikki) Broughton is a compassionate Marriage & Family Therapist, holding both a BA and an MA, and is a licensed LMFT. With a focus on adults and elders, she has dedicated her practice to addressing the emotional complexities of grief, relationship issues, and divorce. Her approach is centered around mindfulness-based therapeutic techniques, coaching, and various modalities that include family/marital counseling, hypnotherapy, and humanistic practices. Frances fosters a supportive environment for couples, individuals, and groups seeking to strengthen their interpersonal connections and enhance their emotional well-being. With her deep understanding of family systems and relational dynamics, she empowers her clients to find healing and growth in their life journeys.

Alejandro Andres Rodriguez-Martinez is a compassionate marriage and family therapist associate who believes that exploration of one's inner process should not be a lonely journey. He walks alongside his clients, guiding them as they discover their true selves and advocating for them throughout the process. Alejandro understands that building new relationships takes time; therefore, he emphasizes the importance of a comfortable pace in therapy. His thoughtful and grounded approach is marked by an unwavering presence, allowing clients to address even the most taboo topics with confidence. Working from a depth/Jungian orientation, he supports clients in sifting through and understanding the various roles they wear throughout the day to uncover their authentic selves. Depending on the dynamics in the room, Alejandro incorporates expressive arts, music, somatics, breathwork, dreamwork, sand tray, and play therapy into his sessions. For those who feel lost or are in search of their purpose, he serves as a reminder of their intrinsic worth and the unique contributions they can offer. Trauma can disrupt the connection to one’s self, but together, Alejandro and his clients explore discomfort, trusting that it will lead to the heart of their gifts.

Vincent Buhagiar is not your typical therapist. With a vibrant and progressive approach, he is a Marriage & Family Therapist who offers a refreshing perspective on mental health. His work is holistic, experimental, and deeply integrative, focusing on the deconstruction of social norms encompassing gender, sexuality, relationships, and mental health. Vincent customizes his therapeutic methods to suit the unique needs, strengths, and limitations of each individual client. He works with a diverse clientele, including individuals, groups, couples, and throuples of all gender identities and sexual orientations, starting from the age of 13. Vincent is particularly skilled in addressing issues like anger management, self-esteem, toxic masculinity, and offers a safe space for those from the LGBTQ+ community, as well as being kink and poly friendly. His methodologies range from Positive Psychology and Emotionally Focused Therapy to Integrative and Internal Family Systems approaches. He understands that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all solution and incorporates humor into his sessions, believing it can be incredibly healing. Vincent offers options for face-to-face, Telehealth, and ecotherapy sessions. He also provides a free 30-minute consultation to ensure the therapeutic fit is just right, demonstrating his genuine commitment to supporting clients on their journeys toward healing and growth.