If you’re looking for a therapist in Richmond, CA, consider an online therapy platform like BetterHelp. With BetterHelp, you can meet with a committed therapist from the comfort of your own home or anywhere you have an internet connection at a time that fits your schedule. Plus, you can change providers anytime at no additional charge until you find the right fit. 

A therapist is different from a life coach and can help you explore a variety of treatment approaches. Every BetterHelp therapist has at least a master’s degree and meets all knowledge and clinical requirements for state licensure. They can help determine what therapy approach may work to help you get the results you seek.

A Bay Area therapist can help you navigate a variety of difficult experiences, including the symptoms of mental health conditions like anxiety and depression or the effects of traumatic events like abuse or chronic illness. You can also work with a therapist if you need help working through stress, finding a healthy work-life balance, or learning to prioritize self-care. Connect with one of the therapists in Richmond, CA, below to learn more.

Psychologist Susie Baker providing different types of therapy in Richmond

Susie Baker

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW,ACHP-SW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
10 years offering treatment

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of experience working with clients and patients identify and obtain their goals to help improve life experiences . I understand what you are feeling and I am ready to help you. Don’t give up! Change is always difficult, but it’s possible to achieve with the proper support. Together, let’s challenge the old belief systems and patterns that no longer serve you. Using thought-reframing and mindfulness techniques, we’ll work to identify your values and implement practical skills that help get you through each day with more ease. In order to be someone you’ve never been, you have to try something you’ve never tried. It’s time for a change. Quiet the negative self-talk and calm your swirling thoughts. Master coping skills to feel more grounded and self-assured. Free yourself from the anxiety holding you back from becoming the woman you want to be. I look forward to working with you!

Psychologist Eleana Coll providing different types of therapy in Richmond

Eleana Coll

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression
7 years offering treatment

Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, immigration, and trauma issues, changes in your life, or with your family? I am a bilingual/bicultural Spanish-speaking Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist with many years of experience working with children, adults, adolescents, and families who have experienced trauma, abuse, crime victimization, and immigration/acculturation issues. My therapeutic approach is to create a positive, humanistic relationship and environment to help you process and resolve those difficulties and strive for balance in your life. I use Humanistic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with Mindfulness Techniques. My experience includes providing culturally appropriate individual, couples, and group therapy to the Latino population dealing with symptoms of depression, anxiety, addiction disorder, immigration, trauma, and acculturation issues. I am an immigrant who has encountered immigration and acculturation issues as well. I am very motivated to work with you and your family with respect and empathy to help you build and create strategies to support you and your family to have an emotionally healthy life. I look forward to working with you!

Psychologist Sharmaine Whitten providing different types of therapy in Richmond

Sharmaine Whitten

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
4 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Psychologist Jane Teixeira providing different types of therapy in Richmond

Jane Teixeira

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCompassion fatigue
25 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Psychologist Anne Taylor-Spitzer providing different types of therapy in Richmond

Anne Taylor-Spitzer

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Intimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoaching
40 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with intimacy related issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & coping with life changes. I also have experience working with executive and professional coaching. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Christopher Trujillo providing different types of therapy in Richmond

Christopher Trujillo

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
15 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Kevin Bagwell providing different types of therapy in Richmond

Kevin Bagwell

Clinician
License Type(s): LPCS
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression
20 years offering treatment

Hi! I am a professional counselor licensed in the state of Michigan and certified in Michigan as a supervisor of limited licensed counselors working toward full licensure. I have worked in the human services field for 25 years and specifically as a therapist for the last 19 after procuring a Master of Sciences degree in Counseling from National Louis University in 2001. I have had the honor to work with clients in non profits, Community Mental Health, Vanderbilt University Psychiatric and private practice. I have significant training and experience providing therapy for folks with family relational problems, depression, trauma(including adults with history of or present experience with sexual/ physical abuse or neglect, and domestic violence), ADHD, addictions and OCD. I have also worked with psychosis counseling and diagnosis/ referral to psychiatric assessment. I believe in the importance of warmth, unconditional positive regard and developing a therapeutic bond based in trust and respect for counseling to be most effective. I utilize an eclectic approach based on an individuals needs and goals utilizing such therapies as Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral, Existential Based, Family Systems and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Please know you are doing the right thing and research reveals that simply taking actions to address our problems can lead to significant benefit in the process of healing. It is encouraging to know this is the case each time one takes this first step and I look forward to helping guide you through "your' healing process.

Psychologist Hlee Vang providing different types of therapy in Richmond

Hlee Vang

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes
10 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, motivation, self esteem, confidence, career difficulties, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. I am unable to see any clients you are members of Kaiser Permanente at this time.

Psychologist Precious Owens providing different types of therapy in Richmond

Precious Owens

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepression
7 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 7 years of professional work experience but over 15 years of experience working with adolescents adults, elders and families. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with depression. I am a client- centered, solution focused therapist who subscribes to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist John Milward providing different types of therapy in Richmond

John Milward

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
10 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

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Types of therapists available to clients in Richmond

Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Richmond that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.

Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform

Mental health therapists in Richmond available through BetterHelp are accredited to help individuals and couples. Richmond therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Richmond therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Richmond region and in the state of California.

How a therapist can help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want 

Therapists in Richmond can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Richmond may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

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