Anxiety and depression therapists and psychiatrists in Pleasanton, CA

Hi, I'm Cassie (Cassandra), a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over five years of experience in mental health care.

I believe mental health treatment should feel supportive, collaborative, and free of judgment. Every person has a unique story, and I take the time to listen, understand your goals, and create a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs.

I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, burnout, sleep concerns, and other common mental health conditions. Through thoughtful psychiatric evaluation and medication management, my goal is to help you find clarity, restore balance, and move forward with confidence.

Whether you are seeking support for the first time or looking for a fresh approach to your mental health care, I strive to provide a comfortable and welcoming space where you feel heard, respected, and supported.

I look forward to partnering with you on your journey toward improved mental wellness and helping you build the tools needed to thrive in everyday life.

Hello, my name is Max, and I am an LCSW practicing in California.

For many people, the hardest part of the therapy process is getting started. Asking someone to go to all the work of finding not just a therapist, but the right therapist for them, all while in the middle of a mental health crisis? It can be a daunting task. My practice centers around making that process as painless as possible, so that we can get right to the core of what made you decide to seek therapy in the first place, and get to work on working on you.

We often seek therapy when we're ready for change and part of our life has become unbalanced. A feeling of discontent, depression, or anxiety may have lasted a lifetime, or may have been initiated by a transitional change, such as loss of a relationship or career, or a yearning to grow beyond where we have been stuck. I welcome all parts of you, and will meet you where you are at in the journey towards wholeness.

I'm a therapist who believes real change starts with feeling truly heard. I specialize in working with motivated clients who are ready to take action and move forward in their lives, rather than staying stuck. If you want to feel more in control of your emotions, your choices, and your future, I offer a comfortable, supportive, and judgment-free space to help you get there. Together, we will make sense of what you are going through and find ways to help you feel more grounded and confident as quickly as possible. My goal is to help you build on the strengths you already have, even if you don't see them just yet.

Makenna Briceno is a dedicated therapist committed to supporting individuals as they navigate life's challenges. She provides compassionate and evidence-based care to adolescents and adults, helping them build resilience and develop the tools needed to improve their well-being.

I am a person centered with a passion to be of service. Very creative in curating treatment plans designed with you in mind. Solution focused on healing with diverse modalities.

Holly believes that true healing begins in a space where you feel seen, heard, and understood. She offers a compassionate and empowering sanctuary for individuals navigating the complexities of narcissistic abuse and trauma recovery. If you are feeling overwhelmed, trapped in cycles of self-doubt, or struggling to untangle yourself from toxic dynamics, Holly helps you reclaim your voice, rebuild your self-trust, and step into a life grounded in clarity and peace.

With over eight years of clinical experience, Holly has provided therapy across a diverse range of settings, including inpatient and outpatient hospital, school-based therapy, substance use disorder treatment, private practice, nonprofit, and community mental health. She has worked with all ages, individuals, couples, families, and groups. She is most passionate about her work with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault at a nonprofit agency. Before she became a therapist, she worked in special education, with children who have autism spectrum disorder. In all her experience prioritizing the art of relationship and the sacred healing in expression even at times without words. Holly is also passionate about the arts and expressive arts therapy.