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Michelle Sokoloff

Michelle Sokoloff

Walnut Creek, CA
Psychologist, PSYD
Dr. Michelle Sokoloff is a dedicated clinical psychologist who has dedicated her professional journey to working with adults, including individuals and couples, as well as families. With her extensive experience, she focuses primarily on helping clients who navigate personal challenges as well as workplace issues, including grief and bereavement, depression, anxiety, and transitions. Dr. Sokoloff employs a psychodynamic and strength-based approach, allowing her to deeply explore the unique ways her clients relate to their concerns. Her compassionate nature and commitment to understanding each person's unique style of relating make her an invaluable guide in the therapeutic process. She is eager to be a part of her clients' journeys towards wellness and transformation.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Grief Relationship Stress
Stacy Taylor Linder

Stacy Taylor Linder

Walnut Creek, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Stacy Taylor Linder is a Marriage & Family Therapist(LMFT) and a specialist in trauma-focused therapy. In her practice, she views therapy as a partnership, gently guiding individuals through the interconnected realms of body, mind, and emotional experience to alleviate and heal distressing symptoms. She invites clients to explore the many facets of themselves, empowering them to recognize those parts that enhance their well-being as well as those that may inhibit their growth. Through mind-body integration, she strives to help clients cultivate renewed purpose and overall wellness.<br /> <br /> Stacy's approach blends various therapeutic types including Somatic, Culturally Sensitive, Experiential Therapy, and more. She recognizes the profound impact trauma can have on individuals, with symptoms often emerging from accidents, emotional disturbances, or significant life changes. Clients may experience unresolved pain, anxiety, depression, or difficulties in connecting with others. With her certification in Somatic Experiencing (SE), Stacy fundamentally understands how to integrate bio-physiology into therapy to facilitate stress relief and trauma healing. Furthermore, her specialized training in developmental trauma and NARM (NeuroAffective Relational Model) enriches the therapeutic experience she offers to adults and elders alike.
Specialties
ADHD General Mental Health PTSD/Trauma
Jen Torres

Jen Torres

Walnut Creek, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Jen Torres is a dedicated marriage & family therapist associate whose mission is to create a nurturing space for individuals, couples, and families to pursue meaningful change in their lives and relationships. In a world filled with messages dictating how one 'should' be, Jen understands the challenges of navigating identity and societal expectations. She views the therapy room as a sanctuary where clients are honored for their true selves, existing authentically amidst respect, compassion, and without judgment. As a Filipino American, bisexual, cisgender, able-bodied woman, Jen brings a deep understanding of the importance of inclusivity. She has received substantial clinical training specializing in serving historically underserved communities and has extensive experience in counseling clients who have suffered from sexual assault, providing home-based therapy to multi-stressed families, and delivering medical family therapy in hospital settings. Jen is open to working with individuals from all backgrounds and experiences, welcoming any struggles that lead them to her practice. For Jen, it is not just a profession; it’s a privilege to witness her clients' stories and collaborate with them on their journey toward authenticity in a complex world.
Specialties
Family Stress LGBTQ+ PTSD/Trauma
Christine Valdez

Christine Valdez

Walnut Creek, CA
Psychologist, PHD
Christine Valdez is a compassionate and dedicated psychologist with a PhD, specializing in helping adults navigate the complexities of life after trauma. She understands that many individuals feel paralyzed by overwhelming anxiety or shame, often stuck in negative thought patterns stemming from their past. Christine creates a warm and supportive therapeutic environment where clients can feel safe, respected, and ready to embrace change. Her therapeutic approach focuses on trauma-specific therapy tailored to survivors of interpersonal trauma, PTSD, and other emotional challenges. Through evidence-based practices, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy, she guides clients to overcome overwhelming emotions, build self-esteem, and redefine their futures. With over a decade of clinical experience and specialized training in trauma-focused modalities, Christine collaborates with her clients to foster healthier relationships with themselves and others, empowering them to find peace and meaning in their lives. Her commitment to her clients' healing journeys shines through her work, making her a trusted partner in the quest for recovery.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Domestic Violence General Mental Health Grief PTSD/Trauma
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Eveline Wu

Eveline Wu

Walnut Creek, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Eveline Wu is a compassionate Marriage & Family Therapist dedicated to empowering women who find themselves overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize their own needs amidst various pressures. With expertise in Emotion Related Health Symptoms and a strong focus on the unique experiences of Asian Americans, Eveline offers a culturally sensitive and multi-faceted therapeutic approach. She utilizes diverse modalities including Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy to address the deep-rooted emotional traumas that lead to self-destructive patterns. Eveline embraces the complexity of her clients’ experiences, particularly those who identify as Asian American or third culture, fostering a safe space for healing. Through her unique mind-body therapy, she guides individuals towards accelerated transformation, helping them uncover and integrate their authentic selves. Eveline understands the immense courage it takes to seek help, and she welcomes those ready to embark on a journey of meaningful change.
Specialties
Anxiety Eating Disorders Work Stress
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Katherine (katie) Eggers

Katherine (katie) Eggers

Walnut Creek, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Katherine (Katie) Eggers is a dedicated marriage and family therapist (LMFT, MA) who thrives on working with youth and young adults. Her passion lies in supporting both youth and their caregivers, fostering a greater understanding of each other to strengthen child-caregiver relationships. She possesses a unique ability to guide young people in tuning into their internal voice, allowing them to cultivate a strong sense of self-worth as they navigate life transitions with greater ease. With extensive experience in providing individual, family, group, and collateral support in home, school, and clinic settings, she is particularly skilled in working with foster-involved and adopted youth and families. Katherine feels honored to be in this profession and draws constant inspiration from her clients. She takes pride in her adaptable approach, welcoming all backgrounds, preferences, and identities. For those seeking a compassionate and tailored therapeutic experience for themselves or their child, Katherine looks forward to the opportunity to connect.
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Specialties
Caregivers Teens
John Barakos Jr

John Barakos Jr

Walnut Creek, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
John Barakos Jr., MA, LMFT, is a compassionate Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in managing conflict within families and with adolescents. He skillfully navigates situations where parents feel they are in constant battle with their children. His approach focuses on short-term stabilization, allowing families to come together and collaboratively address the underlying issues at hand. Working primarily with at-risk adolescents and their families, John has a track record of assisting young people facing challenges at home, school, or in legal matters. His adeptness at easing clients into treatment and inspiring them to give therapy a chance sets him apart. In times of crisis, he provides essential support to families, helping them formulate strategies to respond effectively while calming tensions. After achieving a stable environment, John guides families in developing comprehensive plans to resolve the ongoing conflicts that disrupt their harmony. Through modalities such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy, he fosters a nurturing environment for growth and healing.
Specialties
Family Stress Student Life Teens
Sheila Ali

Sheila Ali

Walnut Creek, CA
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW
Sheila Ali is an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW, MSW) who understands that in a post-pandemic world, the decision to seek therapy has become vital for many striving to discover their internal strength amidst isolation and uncertainty. Sheila likens therapy to that eccentric uncle who is often overlooked—the process can feel daunting but ultimately leads to profound self-discovery. Within the depths of the unconscious, individuals connect with their true selves, witnessing the emergence of strength through the courage of confronting their vulnerabilities. This process of radical self-honesty equips clients with essential behavioral and emotional tools for the lives they aspire to lead. Sheila employs a trauma-focused lens combined with a strength-based, person-centered approach to therapy. With her informed understanding of diverse and complex family structures and communities, she focuses clinically on traumatic life events, cross-cultural family conflict, and gender orientation and transition. When emotional pain becomes a burden—a metaphorical bag of bricks—individuals may feel their daily lives are unmanageable. This signifies an internal call to relieve that weight. Sheila is committed to creating a safe space, allowing clients to piece together their life narratives, develop deeper insights into their unconscious selves, and access their internal strength.
Specialties
Family Stress LGBTQ+ PTSD/Trauma
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Nspireology Coaching

Nspireology Coaching

Walnut Creek, CA
MBA, CPC
Nspireology Coaching, led by Rhonda Daley, is a Certified Professional Coach with an MBA and CPC credentials, specializing in motivational and transitional coaching. With a deep understanding that change is inevitable, Rhonda empowers clients to navigate their paths to success and transform their lives. Her diverse clientele spans the globe, including teachers, career changers, counselors, new professionals, sales experts, students, and empty nesters, as well as entrepreneurs ranging from ages 15 to 75. As an ICF member and trained professional, she inspires extraordinary achievements in her clients. Nspireology Coaching emphasizes that there is no better time to start than now, offering sessions via the internet. An initial free phone assessment is conducted to clearly define goals, whether they involve enhancing communication skills or fostering personal acceptance. This assessment serves as the cornerstone for creating a tailored strategy to reach individual objectives. Rhonda's areas of expertise encompass Personal Growth, Professional Development, Work/Life Balance, Life Skills, and Transitions. Unlike traditional therapy, her approach focuses on present and future aspirations, positioning herself as a personal mentor who has successfully guided corporate and entrepreneurial clients in fields such as behavioral healthcare, marketing, management, business development, entrepreneurship, start-ups, public speaking, and relationship building.
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Catherine Conner Ramos

Catherine Conner Ramos

Walnut Creek, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Catherine Conner Ramos is a compassionate marriage and family therapist holding an MA and MFT. She specializes in helping individuals, adolescents, and couples who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed. With a strong commitment to creating a warm, respectful, and trusting environment, Catherine offers a safe space for those navigating challenging issues, including trauma, grief and loss, adjusting to life events, and personal growth. By fostering a collaborative therapeutic relationship, she supports her clients in increasing their satisfaction in both life and relationships, guiding them on their journey toward reducing stress and building self-esteem.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression General Mental Health Grief PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress Teens
Sara Dietzel

Sara Dietzel

Walnut Creek, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Sara Dietzel is a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist with a MA and MFT, specializing in Couples Counseling and Individual Psychotherapy aimed at helping individuals recover from challenging and distressing experiences. With extensive training and experience, she works with couples facing relationship frustrations and difficulties, assisting them in overcoming cycles of disappointment that seem insurmountable. Recognizing that relationships can become volatile or disconnected, Sara guides couples in developing effective communication skills and discovering deeper meaning within their partnership. Together, they create a successful relationship dynamic. Additionally, Sara is certified in EMDR, a proven psychotherapy approach that provides significant relief to those grappling with anxiety and depression resulting from traumatic experiences. Her therapeutic style is characterized by kindness, non-judgmental collaboration, and a focus on results, reflecting her genuine enjoyment for her work. Sara feels privileged to have supported numerous unique couples, individuals, and families throughout her therapy practice.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
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Catherine Ferreira-babor

Catherine Ferreira-babor

Walnut Creek, CA
Psychologist, PSYD
Catherine Ferreira-Babor, a licensed psychologist with a PsyD, has dedicated her career to helping individuals make sense of their emotional struggles. She recognizes how emotional issues can lead to feelings of confusion, irritation, exhaustion, and hopelessness, disrupting the fulfilling life that many desire. With her perspective and compassion, Catherine assists clients in reducing self-blame and empowers them to leverage their strengths to foster a more satisfying existence. She diligently listens for recurring habits and patterns that may obstruct progress, guiding clients to create effective solutions. Having completed her doctoral training in the UCSF Department of Psychiatry at San Francisco General Hospital, Catherine is adept at deeply engaging with complex issues while remaining attuned to her patients' goals, working through any barriers they face. Although she specializes in PTSD, her expertise spans a diverse range of psychological challenges, including addiction and domestic violence. Catherine believes that the cornerstone of effective therapy lies in establishing a strong, trusting relationship between the client and therapist, ensuring that her clients feel safe and respected as they navigate the core issues causing distress in their lives.
Specialties
Addiction Domestic Violence PTSD/Trauma
Misha Gutkin

Misha Gutkin

Walnut Creek, CA
Psychologist, PHD
Misha Gutkin, PhD, is a dedicated psychologist with over 20 years of experience transforming the lives of individuals, including adults, teens, and families. Renowned for her flexible approach, she helps clients gain insight into their triggered thoughts, feelings, and behaviors—key factors contributing to their challenges. As a direct and approachable psychologist, Misha has served as Program Director for two inpatient crisis units, equipping her with extensive expertise in various therapy modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, and Family Systems. Each person is unique, and Misha believes in personalized treatment plans that address the specific issues faced by her clients, whether they are struggling with depression, anxiety, or relationship problems. Her deep understanding of diverse cultural backgrounds, being an immigrant from Belarus, enriches her practice and allows her to effectively support clients through the complexities of immigration and acculturation. Fluent in Russian, Misha warmly welcomes Russian-speaking clients, ensuring they receive the empathetic and skilled support they deserve on their journey to a better life.
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Specialties
Anxiety Depression Relationship Stress

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