Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Castro Valley, California CA
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Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Elena Duong
Psychologist, Psy.D.
You might be here because you’ve been called “too sensitive,” feel easily overwhelmed, or aren’t sure where you fit—especially as someone who is queer and/or asexual. You’re seeking connection with people who “get it” and a therapist who doesn’t need you to explain your culture, sensitivity, or identity just to be understood.
As a Highly Sensitive therapist, I enjoy working with asexual, gray‑ace, demisexual, questioning folks, and sensitive introverts. My style is warm, collaborative, and validating. In our work, we’ll create a gentler space, where your boundaries are honored, your quirks are welcomed, and you’re treated as enough exactly as you are.
12 Years Experience
Online in Castro Valley, CA California (Online Only)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Susanna La
Psychologist, Ph.D.
You may have spent much of your life being the responsible one—balancing family expectations, caring for others, and striving to succeed while your own emotional needs went unseen. From the outside, your life may look accomplished, but inside you might feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or quietly alone. You learned early on to prioritize everyone else’s well-being, often leaving little room to understand or care for yourself.
13 Years Experience
Online in Castro Valley, CA California (Online Only)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
The Connection Clinic
Marriage and Family Therapist
The Connection Clinic is a vibrant collective of practitioners committed to providing safe, empowering care to individuals impacted by systemic and historical oppressions. We understand that many people experience misalignments in traditional mental health spaces, and we strive to create an environment where healing happens in community, fostering support, connection, and growth for both clients and providers.Our approach prioritizes decolonizing care and collaboration: therapists rarely work in isolation, ensuring that every client benefits from the combined perspectives and expertise of our team. We consult with one another, share recommendations, and coordinate care across family or community needs when appropriate. This collaborative model ensures that every client feels known, seen, and supported by The Connection Clinic, receiving the insight and care of a well-rounded team, something that truly sets us apart from other systems of care. If you are facing mental health challenges or seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, we invite you to connect with us.
9 Years Experience
Online in Castro Valley, CA California (Online Only)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Laurie Gulutzan
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Are you feeling disconnected, frustrated or overwhelmed? Do you find it a struggle to build close, intimate relationships or to deeply connect to those closest to you? If you are looking to improve the quality of you most important relationships or to feel more skillful in building new relationships, I would look forward to working with you.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near Castro Valley, CA
Online in Castro Valley, CA California
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Victoria Miller
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Anxiety, depression, past traumas can make it difficult to maintain happiness and healthy relationships. With my help you will learn skills to combat the negative self talk, self sabotaging behaviors, and anxiety/depression symptoms. Together we will work through your past traumas. You will gain confidence, build healthy relationships, and live a more fulfilling life. We will move at your pace, setting attainable goals along the way.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Castro Valley, CA
Online in Castro Valley, CA California
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Kim Christine Stevens
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
With compassion, presence and warmth, I am here to be your partner and guide on your growth journey. I partner with you to heal emotional trauma and gain self-acceptance through my specialized mind-body approach. I support you through healing limiting beliefs about yourself, developing excellent boundaries, and connecting with your inner-wisdom. You are unique and so is your therapy process, so we tailor our work together to your specific needs and goals. I serve empaths and highly sensitive people, supporting you in coming home to who you really are. Somatic. LGBTQ+. Internal Family Systems. Check out my TEDx talk via my website!
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Castro Valley, CA
Online in Castro Valley, CA California
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Julie Levin
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
Emotional pain (depression, anxiety, anger...) comes when we are harsh or critical with ourselves. It's like living with a roommate who is always mean, follows you from room to room, and has no plans of moving out. Ever. I love helping clients transform their mean roommates into caring allies.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Castro Valley, CA
Online in Castro Valley, CA California
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Mary Knoblock, DNH
Hypnotherapist, DNH, RTT Practitioner, Hypnotist, Holistic Naturopath Practitioner, Spiritual Counselor
Mary Knoblock, Holistic Health Practitioner, Doctor of Natural Health DNH, Duke Certified Integrative Medicine Health Coach, Emotion Code Practitioner and Hypnotist, Clinical Rapid Transformation Therapy Practitioner and Kings College London MSc Psychology & Neuroscience Candidate 28’ with over 10 years experience helping clients with Depression, Anxiety, Addictions, Anorexia, Sports Performance, Chronic Pain, Mood Disorders, PTSD, Complex Trauma, Health and Wellness Goals, Childhood trauma, Fibromyalgia, Auto Immune disorders, Panic Disorders, Cancer, End of Life, Bipolar Disorder, and more - offering modalities that are highly effective all via online sessions from anywhere in the world.
11 Years Experience
Online in Castro Valley, CA California (Online Only)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Josie Valderrama
Psychologist, PsyD
My approach is eclectic, inclusive and multi-modal--reflecting the complexity and paradox within each of us. I specialize at the intersection of gender, sexual and relational diversity + ethnic diversity + neurodiversity. Respectful of clients' spiritual grounding and cultural identity. Geared towards achieving greater balance, peace of mind and effectiveness in life. As a creative writer, I am seasoned in working with fellow creatives to support their generativity and self-acceptance. Often, my work is with alt high achievers addressing everyday anxieties as well as broader existential issues. Prior sojourns in Dotcom era tech, journalism and the entertainment industry inform my real-world perspective. Well-traveled, bohemian, intellectual and transpersonal within the therapeutic milieu, I collaborate with clients in both practical and transcendent processes.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Castro Valley, CA
Online in Castro Valley, CA California
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Brad Byrum
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MBA, LMFT
Has your relationship become an angry, sad, or scary place leaving you feeling alone, hurt, and discouraged? Are you and your partner feeling lost in conflict cycles you don’t understand and desperately want to change? Many of the couples I work with come to therapy feeling just like you. I understand how much courage it takes to reach out for help and to let another person get inside your relationship, especially when you are feeling so vulnerable. If you are searching for a safe place to explore what's not working in your relationship, and support in creating solutions, I can help. My practice focuses exclusively on couple therapy. In addition to thousands of hours working with couples in distress, I have completed hundreds of hours of clinical training specific to couples therapy, including advanced training in both Emotion Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method Couple Therapy. I am truly passionate about helping couples heal and flourish.
10 Years Experience
Online in Castro Valley, CA California (Online Only)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Castro Valley, California Statistics
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Castro Valley, California average 16 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (79%), Trauma and PTSD (73%), and Depression (73%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
61%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 36% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 79% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 73% | Depression |
| 59% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 57% | Self Esteem |
| 57% | Stress |
| 51% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 54% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Men |
| 34% | Asian |
| 31% | Hispanic / Latino |