In-Person in Berkeley, CA 94705
Online in California, New York
At BAM Psych, we believe good mental health care starts with being understood. Our Berkeley practice brings together psychotherapy, psychological assessment, and psychiatric care to help people make sense of what they're experiencing and move toward meaningful change.
We have particular expertise in ADHD and executive functioning, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, and women's mental health, including PMDD, fertility concerns, pregnancy and postpartum, and perimenopause.
We take time to understand your history, strengths, relationships, and goals—not just your symptoms. Treatment is collaborative and individualized, whether you're seeking psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluation and medication management, or a combination of services.
Our clinicians work closely together when care is shared, and we coordinate with other healthcare professionals when appropriate and with your permission.
We offer in-person appointments in Berkeley and telehealth for eligible patients. New appointments are generally available within one to two weeks, depending on clinician and service. If you're considering care, we're happy to help you find the right fit.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Men, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) Trauma-informed therapy that helps individuals explore deeply held, painful emotional experiences within a safe, attuned therapeutic relationship.
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) A short-term approach focused on improving relationships and social support. It is often used for depression and grief.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
Approach Description: Our clinicians draw from several evidence-based approaches rather than applying a single therapeutic model to every patient. Depending on individual needs and goals, treatment may incorporate Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed skills, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), psychodynamic therapy, and relational psychotherapy. Written Exposure Therapy (WET) may also be used when appropriate.
Our work combines insight and emotional exploration with practical strategies for everyday life. We pay attention to how mood, attention, relationships, physical health, stress, trauma, and major life transitions interact.
Treatment is collaborative, thoughtful, and tailored to the individual. We aim to help people develop a better understanding of themselves, strengthen relationships, improve functioning, and make changes that feel meaningful and sustainable.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee Varies
- Out of Network
- BAM Psych is a private-pay practice and does not bill insurance directly. We can provide superbills that patients may submit to their insurance companies for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Coverage and reimbursement depend on individual insurance plans and are not guaranteed. Please visit www.bampsych.com for information about our services and current fees.
Education & Credentials
BAM Psych - Gabrielle Anderson, PhD
- Female, Male
- License # PSY25456, 111379, A185592
- Licensed in California
- Practicing Since 2006
Education: Gabrielle Anderson, PhD: doctorate, UC Santa Barbara; postdoctoral training, Columbia University Medical Center. Laurel Sherer, LCSW: MSW, Humboldt State University. Philip Bonanno, MD, MS: psychiatry residency, Mount Sinai; consultation-liaison psychiatry fellowship, Stanford.
BAM Psych - Gabrielle Anderson, PhD Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Berkeley, CA 94705
- Available Online for residents of California, New York
- Online Therapy Details: Secure video appointments through SimplePractice.
Gabrielle Anderson, PhD, is a co-founder and clinical psychologist at BAM Psych. She has more than 20 years of clinical experience and is a Health Sciences Clinical Professor at UCSF. Her areas of expertise include ADHD, depression, relationships, and women's mental health, particularly the intersection of ADHD, mood symptoms, PMDD, and reproductive and hormonal transitions.
Laurel Sherer, LCSW, is a senior psychotherapist providing individual and couples therapy. She brings particular expertise in women's reproductive mental health across the lifespan, autism and neurodivergence, and the impact of ADHD on couples and families. Her work helps individuals and couples navigate emotional challenges, strengthen communication, and develop healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Laurel earned her Master of Social Work from Humboldt State University.
Philip Bonanno, MD, MS, is a psychiatrist double board-certified in adult psychiatry and consultation-liaison psychiatry. He completed his psychiatry residency at Mount Sinai in New York City and fellowship training at Stanford University, bringing expertise in psychiatric medications, ADHD, reproductive psychiatry, and medically complex care.
One of the advantages of our practice is the ability to coordinate psychotherapy with psychiatric evaluation and medication management when appropriate. Our clinicians bring complementary perspectives and areas of expertise while sharing a commitment to thoughtful, personalized care.
With your permission, we can also collaborate with your primary care clinician, OB-GYN, fertility specialist, or other members of your healthcare team.
BAM Psych is a private-pay practice offering in-person services in Berkeley and telehealth for eligible patients. Visit www.bampsych.com to learn more about our clinicians and services.