Drama Therapists in Fremont, CA

I bring deep empathy and a healthy sense of humor into the work that I do. Together, we will be able to hold the darkness and begin to let in the light. Folks I work with regularly tell me that they love being able to laugh with me, and that it helps them to be able to tell me anything without feeling judged or shamed. You deserve to be seen for who you really are.

✨ By virtue of holding space for you to make meaning out of your experiences, intersections of identity, and personal and ancestral past, I specialize in providing Culturally Conscious, Liberation-Oriented, Neuro-affirming, Trauma-Informed, Nervous System-Centered, and social justice-aligned offerings of healing that align with your desire to unify mind, body, and spirit, healing both present and intergenerational wounds, and connecting with self, others, and surroundings.

Many people come to therapy feeling misunderstood or “othered,” even in spaces meant to support them. You may have tried therapy before and found yourself explaining your identity, culture, ambition, or creative life just to be understood. If you’ve struggled to trust that someone could truly “get it,” you’re not alone. I provide trauma-informed online therapy for founders, creatives, and high-performing professionals navigating burnout, anxiety, and chronic pressure.

Counseling is caring, collaborative and tailored to you. As you go through the process, you find more emotional ease, clarity, joy and a renewed sense of purpose. Previous sorrows heal as life begins to feel like what you had hoped for, along with new and enjoyable experiences. Therapy supports peace, fulfillment and movement forward. I have successfully helped numerous people from diverse backgrounds to make lasting life changes.

I believe in your resilience. I am a psychotherapist with specialized training in Drama Therapy. I will collaboratively work with you to help you create the changes you want in your life.

Fremont is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the United States and a key node in the Bay Area's technology and manufacturing ecosystem — home to Tesla's factory and one of the country's most significant Afghan diaspora communities. The city's large Afghan, South Asian (particularly Indian and Pakistani), and Chinese communities create strong demand for multilingual and culturally affirming therapists who can work with immigrant family systems, bicultural identity, and the specific cultural contexts of help-seeking in these communities. Washington Hospital Healthcare System provides institutional mental health resources alongside a growing private practice community. Fremont's high cost of living — even by Bay Area standards — and its proximity to Silicon Valley create occupational and economic pressures that shape a significant part of its therapy demand.

Gender ID

	78%	Female
	11%	Gender Fluid
	11%	Male

Session Type

	67%	In Person and Online
	33%	Online Only

Top Specialties

67%	Depression
67%	Self Esteem
67%	Anxiety or Fears
67%	Loss or Grief
67%	Women's Issues
67%	Stress
56%	Spirituality

Ages Served

89%	Adult
78%	Young Adult
67%	Senior
56%	Teen
22%	Children

Client Focus

78%	Women
56%	Buddhist
56%	LGBTQ+
44%	Asian
44%	Middle Eastern

Drama therapists in Fremont, California CA

Dawn Holtan

Mia Turner

Amenah Arman

Laurie Moore

Hiroko Saeki, MA, LMFT, RDT

Drama Therapy therapists in Fremont, California Statistics

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Average cost per session

Accept insurance

Offer sliding scale