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Emily Cyrano Patton

Emily Cyrano Patton

Emeryville, CA
Psychologist, PHD
Emily Cyrano Patton, PhD, a dedicated psychologist, understands that clients may feel stuck or be seeking a transformative change in their lives. With her expertise in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and a relational psychodynamic approach, she values how individual experiences and identities shape personal beliefs and emotional patterns. Emily believes that a deeper understanding of emotions, identity, and relationships is essential for achieving a fulfilling life. She collaborates with clients to identify obstacles and develop therapeutic goals, making her practice inclusive to individuals of all ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, relationship structures, and religious backgrounds. With particular experience in the Queer, trans, gender-expansive, Buddhist, and Jewish communities, as well as in hospital, wilderness, and tech environments, Emily is equipped to support those new to therapy or looking for a fresh perspective. She also provides supervision for mental health trainees, ensuring a nurturing environment for emerging professionals.
Specialties
Getting Unstuck LGBTQ+ Managing Emotions Relationship Stress
Maude Davis

Maude Davis

Emeryville, CA
Licensed Psychoanalyst, MA
Maude Davis is a Licensed Psychoanalyst who deeply understands the whispers of the soul as they call individuals toward their true destinies. Her consultation practice beautifully combines Jungian analysis and expressive arts therapy, offering a safe haven for adults to explore and recognize their unique identities. In her collaborative sessions, clients are encouraged to unravel the intricate threads of their personal narratives, empowering them to weave and shape their destinies. Maude’s approach integrates both verbal and non-verbal methods, fostering spontaneity and harnessing the healing power of imagination. Through sensory processes, she guides individuals toward an aesthetic and spiritual comprehension of their souls. Specializing in challenges such as eating disorders, infertility, and existential concerns, Maude supports those experiencing grief, anxiety, or depression. Drawing from a key Jungian principle, she illuminates how the unlived life often underlies psychological suffering. She invites inquiries and discussions from curious souls who seek to enrich their lives through a Jungian perspective and the transformative power of Expressive Arts Therapy.
Specialties
Eating Disorders Spirituality
Cheryl Deaner

Cheryl Deaner

Emeryville, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Cheryl Deaner, MS, LMFT, is a compassionate Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of their relationships, careers, and personal goals. With over 25 years of experience, she understands that many people may feel overwhelmed and unsure about how to initiate meaningful change in their lives. Cheryl creates a safe and relaxed environment where clients feel comfortable expressing their concerns. She believes in the transformative power of therapy and has witnessed how developing a positive relationship with oneself can lead to the resolution of previously insurmountable problems. Her expertise encompasses a variety of therapeutic modalities, including attachment-based, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic approaches. Cheryl's tailored methods recognize that each client is unique, ensuring a personalized experience for her clients in both individual and couples sessions. Whether it's dealing with depression, anxiety, or relationship issues, Cheryl is dedicated to supporting her clients every step of the way, making the journey toward healing a collaborative and hopeful experience.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Relationship Stress
Barbara Jean Douglass

Barbara Jean Douglass

Emeryville, CA
LCSW
Barbara Jean Douglass is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 15 years of experience in providing therapy to adults, children, and youth. Her primary goal is to support individuals on their journey towards improved confidence, self-esteem, and overall functioning in life. Barbara's therapeutic approach is characterized by respect, warmth, and a deep commitment to honoring the dignity of every individual. She employs a humanistic and person-centered philosophy while utilizing a psychodynamic framework to address her clients' emotional and therapeutic needs. Her therapy sessions focus on teaching effective coping skills and empowering clients to explore their paths to a stronger sense of self, identity, spirituality, and balance. Barbara specializes in navigating adoption issues and women's issues, alongside an extensive range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, elderly care, LGBTQ+ matters, stress reduction, and addiction. With her culturally sensitive and integrative therapeutic modalities, she is dedicated to fostering growth and resilience in every client.
Specialties
50+ Addiction Anxiety Depression Disabilities General Mental Health LGBTQ+ Men's & Women's Issues Relationship Stress Spirituality Student Life
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John Hal Brownson

John Hal Brownson

Emeryville, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
John Hal Brownson, a seasoned Marriage & Family Therapist with over thirty-five years of experience, understands how anxiety intricately weaves into the fabric of the human experience. He recognizes that when anxiety becomes overwhelming, it can drain mental and physical health, leading to isolation and unhealthy coping mechanisms such as substance use or excessive screen time. John is dedicated to helping individuals who find themselves lying awake, burdened by worries and past regrets. He invites clients to take a moment for themselves, breathe deep, and reach out for a conversation. With a compassionate approach, he explores the underlying belief that often perpetuates anxiety and depression—the notion that there is no possibility for change. Through his diverse therapeutic modalities, including Somatic, Gestalt, and Experiential Therapy, he supports adults and elders in navigating their mental health challenges. John has worked with individuals, couples, and polyamorous relationships, sharing invaluable insights along the way. His fee structure remains accessible, and he collaborates with various EAP programs. John Hal Brownson is here to help you uncover your potential for change and healing.
Specialties
50+ Addiction Alcohol/Drug Use Anxiety Depression General Mental Health Grief Managing Emotions Men's & Women's Issues PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress Spirituality Work Stress
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Eleanor Lew

Eleanor Lew

Emeryville, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Eleanor Lew is a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) with a Master's degree and specializes in supporting a diverse range of clients, including children, adolescents, adults, and elders. She skillfully addresses trauma and PTSD, relationship issues, and self-esteem challenges through various therapeutic modalities, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, EMDR, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Eleanor creates a compassionate and judgment-free environment where clients can feel safe to express their thoughts and feelings. Rather than applying diagnostic labels, she encourages clients to connect with their inner truth, helping them discover their creativity and resilience. Her extensive experience in the corporate world enhances her ability to assist individuals undergoing life transitions, whether they are mid-career changers, students exploring their career paths, or artists facing creative blocks. With a holistic approach that integrates mind, body, and spirit, Eleanor offers valuable support to couples, individuals, and groups alike.
Specialties
50+ PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress Student Life
Jay Louie

Jay Louie

Emeryville, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Jay Louie, a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), understands that anxiety, depression, and stress can indicate the need for new strategies to tackle life's challenges. He provides evidence-based psychoeducation designed to empower individuals in their healing journeys. With a rich tapestry of multicultural experiences, Jay offers unique perspectives that foster motivation for change. He works with a wide range of clients from various walks of life, including Asian and Pacific Islanders, BIPOC communities, first- and second-generation immigrants, and those within the queer and tech communities. His expertise encompasses common issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, oppression trauma, and explores themes of gender and sexual diversity, polyamory, kink, life transitions, and spirituality. Alongside traditional talk therapy, Jay integrates innovative approaches like psychedelic integration and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. He welcomes inquiries about support needs and typically responds within 24 hours, Monday to Friday. Jay also offers complimentary consultations, ensuring that you find the right therapeutic fit if you seek change and healing.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression General Mental Health LGBTQ+ PTSD/Trauma Spirituality
Dee-dee Stout

Dee-dee Stout

Emeryville, CA
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA
Dee-dee Stout is a compassionate and dedicated therapist specializing in supporting individuals across various ages, from teens to elders. With credentials as a Drug & Alcohol Counselor and a Master's in Counseling, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her practice. Her expertise encompasses a diverse range of therapeutic approaches, including Somatic Therapy, Culturally Sensitive practices, and Motivational Interviewing, making her well-equipped to address top issues such as addiction, family conflict, and substance use. Dee-dee adopts a strength-based and person-centered philosophy, focusing on the unique needs of each client while fostering resilience and growth. Through modalities such as Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, and individual sessions, she navigates complex emotions and relationships, helping clients find solutions and healing. Dee-dee is committed to creating a safe environment where clients feel understood and empowered, utilizing mindfulness, trauma-focused strategies, and eclectic methods to guide them on their journey to wellness.
Specialties
Addiction Alcohol/Drug Use Family Stress
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Teresa Trout

Teresa Trout

Emeryville, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Teresa Trout, a dedicated marriage and family therapist associate, is commended for guiding individuals in their personal growth and transformation journeys. With a heartfelt commitment to providing a supportive and safe space, she invites clients to explore new ways of being in the world. Known for her grounded, compassionate, playful, and creative personality, Teresa brings a rich therapeutic toolbox to her practice, ensuring a holistic approach to healing. Specializing in Expressive Arts Therapy, she utilizes a diverse array of artistic methods—including visual arts, music, movement, writing, and drama—to facilitate self-exploration and healing. Clients need not worry about their artistic skills; Teresa firmly believes in everyone's innate capacity for creative expression and the profound healing power of the arts. Together, they unlock and harness creative potential as a part of the healing process. Drawing on over 10 years of experience in mental health and the arts, Teresa offers affirmative, knowledgeable, and trauma-informed services to individuals from the LGBTQ+, BDSM/Kink, and Non-Traditional Relationship communities. Many seek her expertise in navigating challenges such as Abuse & Trauma, Chronic Illness, Depression & Anxiety, Inner Child Healing & Childhood Trauma, Loss and Grief, Relational Challenges, and Sexuality.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Grief LGBTQ+ PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
Alisa Vincent Psychotherapy

Alisa Vincent Psychotherapy

Emeryville, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Alisa Vincent is a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT based in California, offering a virtual private practice for both teens and adults. In her therapeutic approach, she co-creates a relationship tailored specifically to meet the unique needs of her clients, ensuring they feel safe, heard, and respected throughout the process. Alisa's relational style sets her apart, as she provides active feedback, preventing clients from feeling as though they are speaking to a blank wall. Recognizing an intrinsic longing for hope, wholeness, empowerment, and meaning, Alisa feels privileged to assist clients in transforming this longing into a driving force, helping them achieve a sense of mastery and direction in their lives. With certifications in EMDR and Havening, she utilizes these psychosensory methods effectively to address trauma, grief, anxiety, relationships, and life transitions. Alisa understands the value of therapy through her personal life challenges; the tools she has gained—such as EMDR, Havening, and attachment work—have profoundly impacted her life, motivating her to pass these gifts forward to those she serves. Her strong commitment to her clients reflects her belief in the transformative power of therapy, making her a valuable resource for those seeking growth and healing.
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Specialties
Anxiety PTSD/Trauma

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