Control Mastery Theory Therapists in Richmond, CA

I enjoy helping clients accept and like themselves, organize around strengths, achieve greater emotional presence, think clearly, and let go of shame, guilt and old habits of emotional survival. I believe therapy should lead to better decisions, as well as improved quality of life and relationships.

All treatment interventions are collaboratively designed and customized to address the unique needs of each client, grounded in the latest evidence-based practices.

As a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience, I specialize in a comprehensive range of support services that create clarity, resilience, and personal growth. My expertise includes: Trauma Recovery: Utilizing cutting-edge practices for comprehensive healing from complex trauma, including sexual assault and PTSD. This includes Grief mitigation and support. Behavioral and Cognitive Coaching: Offering Behavioral Intelligence Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Mastery, and Logic-Based Therapy (LBT) to address issues such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and ADHD. Addiction and Recovery: Providing tailored support for overcoming addictions, with a focus on Alcohol, Drug Awareness, and Addiction Relief Coaching. Personal and Professional Development: Guiding individuals through Career Counseling, Personal Financial Management, and Personal Leadership and Ethics Coaching. Health and Wellness: Supporting clients in achieving their health and wellness goals, managing panic disorders, work-life balance issues, anger management, Post Election Anxiety, and family dynamic challenges. I am committed to delivering tangible results, breakthroughs, and transformations through highly effective tools and conscious real-time awareness techniques. My services are available online, offering flexibility and accessibility to clients worldwide.

I work as a psychotherapist, conduct research, teach doctoral students in Clinical Psychology, & write a blog in Psychology Today, "Our Empathic Nature." As a research & clinical psychologist, I aim to keep current in fields related to my clients problems, and to work collaboratively with them

I approach therapy from a holistic perspective. I work with you to understand everything about your situation, thoughts & behavior patterns.

Richmond is a Contra Costa Bay Area city with a history defined by its role as a major World War II shipbuilding hub and by the environmental and community health impacts of the Chevron oil refinery, which has operated there for over a century and whose explosions and toxic releases—most notably in 2012—have created a legacy of environmental trauma and justified community distrust of institutions that shapes how healthcare and mental health services are received. The city has a predominantly Black and Latino population that has faced significant economic challenges, high crime rates in some areas, and persistent underinvestment, creating a mental health landscape marked by community resilience alongside significant unmet need. Contra Costa Health Services provides mental health services, and community health organizations supplement public resources. Common therapy concerns include environmental and community trauma, racial identity and systemic stress, economic anxiety, and the particular challenges of building mental health trust in a community that has experienced institutional harm.

Gender ID

	50%	Female
	50%	Male

Session Type

	66%	Online Only
	17%	In Person and Online
	17%	In Person Only

Top Specialties

100%	ADHD
100%	Anxiety or Fears
83%	Addictions or Substance Abuse
83%	Depression
83%	Loss or Grief
83%	Stress
67%	Anger Management

Ages Served

100%	Adult
83%	Senior
67%	Teen
50%	Young Adult
33%	Children

Client Focus

67%	Buddhist
67%	Men
67%	Military / Veterans
50%	Christian
50%	Jewish

Control Mastery Theory therapists in Richmond, California CA

Anders Greenwood

Michael Myette Therapy

Eric Olsen

Dr. Lynn E. O'Connor

Dr. Rebecca Scott, Psy.D