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My therapy journey began with a curiosity about human resilience and a desire to help others find strength in the face of life’s c...
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My therapy journey began with a curiosity about human resilience and a desire to help others find strength in the face of life’s challenges.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 26 years of experience in the mental health field. I have worked with clients in both outpatient and inpatient settings who are experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns, including varying levels of emotional distress. My approach is grounded in creating a supportive and collaborative therapeutic environment.
I earned my master’s degree in social work from the University of Pittsburgh. I utilize evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s needs, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, and solution-focused therapy to support emotional regulation and coping skills.
I believe therapy works best as a collaborative process where you feel heard, supported, and empowered. I look forward to partnering with you to help you reach your goals and improve your overall well-being. I invite you to schedule an initial session when you are ready to begin.
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I care deeply about helping you find freedom, feel worthy, and reach your full potential....
I care deeply about helping you find freedom, feel worthy, and reach your full potential.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 7 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families. I specialize in helping clients navigate trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, and complex family dynamics. Many of the individuals I work with feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns shaped by cultural, generational, or relational stressors and are seeking meaningful, lasting change. I focus on helping clients develop insight while also building practical skills they can use in daily life.
I earned my master’s degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University. My approach integrates trauma-informed care, mindfulness-based practices, somatic techniques, and parts work to support nervous system regulation and emotional processing.
I offer a collaborative, warm, and thoughtful therapeutic space where all parts of you are welcome. Together, we will slow things down, explore what feels most important, and work toward greater clarity, balance, and alignment with your values. You do not have to navigate this alone, and I would be honored to support you in your healing journey.
As a Latina therapist, I bring professional expertise and lived understanding of the Latinx community, creating a space where cult...
As a Latina therapist, I bring professional expertise and lived understanding of the Latinx community, creating a space where culture, identity, and healing are honored and embraced.
I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker with 4 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families in school and community-based mental health settings. I’ve worked closely with underserved communities, including the Latinx community, and I bring cultural awareness and sensitivity to the therapy space. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, family stressors, and identity exploration while building coping skills, strengthening relationships, and cultivating a stronger sense of self.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from California State University. My approach is collaborative and strengths-based, blending cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and family systems. I strive to help clients gain insight, build resilience, and create meaningful change in a compassionate, culturally responsive space.
I know that taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but I believe it is also a powerful act of self-care. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where you can explore, heal, and grow. Together, we can strengthen connections, build resilience, and work toward the changes you’re seeking.
My goal is to support your unique path to personal change, growth, mental wellness, recovery, and finding your inner magic....
My goal is to support your unique path to personal change, growth, mental wellness, recovery, and finding your inner magic.
Amber Odom is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 9 years of experience supporting clients across residential, outpatient, and community-based mental health settings. She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults, providing support through substance use treatment, trauma recovery, and medication-assisted care. Amber’s ideal client is open to embracing a path of self-discovery, healing, and growth, one step at a time. She believes in setting boundaries, reducing self-judgment, and helping clients reconnect with their strengths.
Amber earned a Master’s in Social Work from San Jose State University. She uses a trauma-informed, person-in-environment lens with dialectical behavior therapy and crisis work. Her training in adverse childhood experiences and domestic violence recovery guides her in supporting clients through adversity and fostering emotional safety and empowerment.
Amber offers a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their experiences and embrace their healing journey. She is inspired by her clients’ resilience and tailors treatment to honor their unique needs. Amber is passionate about helping individuals rebuild a sense of connection, embrace self-love, and show up fully for themselves.
I believe that true healing involves the whole self—mind, body, and breath—and I guide clients toward balance through an integrati...
I believe that true healing involves the whole self—mind, body, and breath—and I guide clients toward balance through an integrative, embodied approach.
I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker with 8 years of experience helping individuals strengthen the mind-body connection to support emotional healing. I work with young adults and adults navigating anxiety, depression, and borderline personality disorder, and I look forward to expanding my practice to include children in the future. My approach is collaborative and compassionate—I listen closely and partner with you to find strategies that fit your unique needs, helping you feel grounded, empowered, and more connected to yourself.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Kentucky and have a background in nutrition. I take a holistic approach that integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution-focused therapy with mindfulness, breathwork, and movement.
Healing is a journey, and you don’t have to face it alone. I provide a compassionate, supportive space where your experiences are honored. Together, we can begin exploring a path toward a more grounded, authentic, and fulfilled version of you.
As someone who has experienced many journeys, including marriage, raising children, trauma and loss, and the joys in between, my w...
As someone who has experienced many journeys, including marriage, raising children, trauma and loss, and the joys in between, my work centers around connection, understanding, finding what is meaningful for you, and supporting you in achieving your goals.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 24 years of experience supporting individuals and families in the mental health field. My background includes extensive work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating trauma, life transitions, and high-stress responsibilities. I specialize in helping clients build resilience, gain self-understanding, and develop practical skills to improve their overall well-being and quality of life.
I earned my master’s degree in social work from California State University and spent much of my career in government and community-based services. My approach integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and narrative therapy, along with grounding and mindfulness-based techniques tailored to each individual’s needs and personal style.
I strive to create a supportive, engaging therapy space where you can pause, reflect, and focus on yourself. Together, we will work toward your personal goals at a pace that feels right for you, helping you build confidence, clarity, and effective coping skills you can use in everyday life.
As a therapist, I strive to create a strong therapeutic relationship free from judgement wherein you can be your most authentic se...
As a therapist, I strive to create a strong therapeutic relationship free from judgement wherein you can be your most authentic self and begin to understand your feelings and experiences, allowing you to foster peace and happiness within yourself.
Sarah Cybulski is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 8 years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in supporting adolescents and adults facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, attachment disorder, trauma, and grief. She aims to ensure all clients feel safe, heard and supported while also being challenged to make changes and look forward to growth. She wants to support clients in recognizing and understanding their whole selves and the impact of past and current life circumstances on their well-being, while working toward clarifying and planning future goals.
Sarah completed her Masters of Science in Psychology at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. She has worked in school settings, supporting children, teens, and families. Her therapeutic orientation is person-centered and strengths-based. She practices cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, and solution-focused theories.
We all go through challenges throughout our lives, and it takes courage to seek support; you have already taken the first big step in the right direction by looking for a therapist. With both telehealth and in-person availability, Sarah is here for you. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today!
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Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.
Thriveworks family therapists in Berkeley, CA usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.
The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.
This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.
In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.
Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.
Thriveworks therapists in Berkeley, CA offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.
Family therapy at Thriveworks in Berkeley, CA is an exceptional way to facilitate safe and open communication between family members. It’s not always easy to tell our loved ones how we feel and what we need from each other.
A licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) at Thriveworks can help everyone learn how to comfortably express their goals and desires, and then help find solutions to individual and family issues. Simply call us at (510) 544-8907 or schedule online to get started with a Thriveworks therapist today.
Family therapy at Thriveworks in Berkeley, CA can help families find practical solutions to their problems, which may include any of the following:
Licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) at Thriveworks can also help families identify areas where one family member may benefit from individual counseling. In these cases, it’s important to talk through the issue as a family and show all family members how they can support recovery, but the person suffering directly from the issue may need some one-on-one counseling.
Marriage and family therapy sessions are group therapy sessions that include the relevant parties in a therapist-guided discussion about a family’s strengths and weaknesses, among other topics. Family counselors at Thriveworks in Berkeley, CA usually begin sessions by asking each individual what their goals are for therapy.
Clients give a variety of responses, but here are some goals that family therapists hear about more frequently:
Call the Thriveworks Berkley office today at (510) 544-8907 or book online to get started. Our collaborative approach, blending evidence-based practices and compassionate care, aims to empower you. Scheduling an appointment with Thriveworks isn’t just seeking help; it’s a proactive step towards a more fulfilling life, supported by dedicated professionals.
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