Grief counselors and therapists in Pleasanton, CA

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 10 years of experience helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, honesty, and practical support. I earned my Master of Social Work in Clinical Social Work with a concentration in Children and Families from the University of Maryland and my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Administration of Justice from Howard University.

I specialize in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, grief, stress, and mood-related challenges.

I believe therapy to be a powerful process by which individuals can examine patterns of behaviors. My role as a therapist is to offer an emotionally safe and supportive environment where this process can unfold.

Most recently I have worked with young adults and adults addressing challenges such as depression, anxiety, adjustment and phase of life difficulties. I also have experience working with child/parent relationship challenges and peer struggles.

I am passionate about helping individuals make positive changes in their lives by actively engaging with my clients. Together we will explore and resolve the issues that bring you to therapy.

If you’re a young adult wrestling with racing thoughts, sadness, hopelessness, or loneliness, you’ve found a safe place to land. I specialize in supporting young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, big life transitions, and self-esteem struggles. Whatever you’re carrying, you can show up exactly as you are here, in a warm, supportive, and completely nonjudgmental space where you never have to pretend to be okay.

I can understand first-hand how difficult it can be to reach out for help for the first time. I believe in the importance of "practicing what you preach" and I have been the client in the room who needs extra support. I invite you to give yourself a chance, try something new, and gain a healthy perspective on how to address complicated moments in your life.

Welcome to my Therapy practice. Here we will work together to explore where you currently are emotionally, and work to get you to where you would like to be.

I believe that everyone needs to fell heard and understood. You and I are a team to prioritize your mental health and well-being.

I take a Psychodynamic approach to understanding your past. This is your therapy session and I welcome any and all feedback.

I look forward to working with you.

I am a bicultural, 55-year-old and very proud father of two adolescents. In this growing age of isolation and need for sincere, genuine human connection, it has never been more important to regain our sense of control and serenity. The foundation of our work together is based on restoring this basic human need. I believe the answers lie in the path itself, not just in reaching the destination. Together, we will learn to welcome challenges as opportunities.

I specialize in helping children, families, and adults navigate anxiety, depression, grief, family stress, and men's mental health. I work with clients from infants and toddlers through adults, which means I can support the whole family, not just one person. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all therapy, and I won't treat you like a checklist. The work I do is practical, collaborative, and focused on helping you direct your life, not just understand it.

Hello, I’m Charles, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) dedicated to helping adults build healthier, more fulfilling lives. I work with individuals and couples facing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, and major life transitions. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in trauma-informed care. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can openly explore your experiences, gain insight into patterns that may be holding you back, and develop the tools needed to heal, grow, and move forward with confidence.

Life is filled with ups and downs, which can seem overwhelming at times for many of us. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, going through a stressful transition in life, or getting stuck in negative thoughts or beliefs, I am here to help you get unstuck.

I communicate in a direct but supportive manner, fostering an environment where you feel heard. Through active listening and structured feedback, we'll work as a team to identify challenges and set clear, achievable goals. Expect me to be understanding yet focused on guiding you to develop resilience and coping skills to overcome difficulties.

My goal is to work collectively as a team with you to identify current difficulties and assist your efforts to overcome these difficulties in a healthy environment where you feel heard and supported. Measurable treatment goals will be established and take priority for each client I serve.

You may be seeking support in moving toward a more preferred version of yourself, your life, and your relationships. You may be questioning important facets of your identity, or wondering how to locate and uproot the seeds of painful and complicated emotions. Perhaps you are curious about navigating a different type of relational structure with your loved ones, or you may be feeling stuck with a particular challenge in the way you connect to others. My role as a therapist is to provide support and facilitate insight that will allow you to work toward your personal goals.

I am based in Fresno, California, and work with clients via telehealth. I work with adults who are struggling with trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, or adjustment issues using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.

I believe that true healing begins when you feel deeply seen and heard for who you truly are. My goal is to create a warm, engaging space where we can explore your story together, looking beyond just your symptoms to understand you as a whole person.