Why did you become a therapist, and what motivates you to continue?

At a young age I was surrounded by seemingly fascinating and yet deeply hurt people who always felt comfort in sharing their experiences with me. I have always moved through life with a passion for the human journey, including my own healing and journey into the self. I am interested in extraordinary stories that include new hope, healing, and change. I am motivated by guiding healing through the transcendental ignition.  

As a transcendental therapist I hear and guide perspectives to clear what may be stuck. As a non-judging deeply compassionate witness I create safe space to navigate complex layers of your human journey. Some tools I use: relational warmth, mindfulness, breathwork, groundbreaking ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, trauma lens, intuitive integrative care attuning directly to your healing needs through empowerment of the encountered presence.  

I am a proud African American Clinician who is a native of Oakland,CA . Growing up in the inner city I have witnessed my fair share of trauma. As a result of my personal experiences and the challenges faced by other's within my community I have dedicated my life's mission to utilizing a strength based and trauma informed approach to dismantle the stigma related to mental health.

Greetings! My name is Iyabo Adediran and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the state of California. I have worked in various capacities in the mental health field for over 16 years and have spent the last 8 years of my career providing direct therapy services to individuals. My experience affords me the opportunity to offer you with an array of innovative interventions to improve your overall mood. My style of therapy involves active listening, humor and creating a safe therapeutic space which is free of judgment and motivates you to manage life stressors. While in therapy we will work collaboratively by using your strengths, thoughts, feelings and behaviors to determine appropriate coping strategies and solutions to help you reach your goals.

I always wanted to help and support others. It started in my teens when I volunteered to work with kids and my peers to help each other. 

I am here to help you and support you on your journey. 

In college, I felt lonely and anxious about being away from home for the first time. Luckily, I worked with an amazing counselor who reassured me and encouraged me to continue pursuing my education. He inspired me to become a counselor. I worked in a homeless shelter while pursuing my MA in counseling and have since worked in correctional facilities and community clinics with adolescents. My professional experiences have allowed me to meet diverse individuals in their journeys and accompany them on their paths to wellness. I believe that clients are the experts on themselves and that I am a guide, helping my clients explore their goals, dreams, and aspirations. I have completed graduate-level training in trauma counseling, working with LGBTQ clients, and addiction counseling.

Life can be hard and feel unmanageable at times, having someone to truly listen and develop a relationship can go a long way towards feeling better. That is why I believe that a therapeutic relationship is such a special relationship. I completed my Master of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and I am currently pursuing a Doctorate of Education in Counselor Education and Supervision from National Louis University. I have worked with people who are struggling with substance use, depression, anxiety, life adjustments, chronic illness, and working through sexuality and gender identity concerns. I utilize person-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you feel better and strive towards achieving your full potential. When we work together I view my clients as the experts and I work with you to create goals that you want to accomplish. We work as partners on your journey that can include working on personal boundaries, feeling more confident, or reducing problematic behaviors or thoughts. I am here to serve you and am honored to be a part of your recovery and growth!

When I was in my early 20’s and in college, I started my own personal journey with a therapist. She saw me and three of my friends. We compared our time with her and how she treated each of us differently, but with kindness and respect. She was my inspiration. Thru my years in practice, I have worked to treat each person with that same kindness and respect. 

I’ve been in private practice for nearly 20 years….but there is more than an education or experience.  My work has been filled with the lives of people I have been able to witness heal traumas, or find a new journey, or come to themselves more fully.  Counseling may bring relief, recovery, tools to use or release from pain. Healing is a pathway and I get to walk beside you. I will hold the hope until you can hold it, and I will be honored to go on your journey with you. 

I grew up in a small community rooted in helping one another. Helping people is part of what fills me up emotionally and energizes me. The trust people have in me as a therapist as I witness their life journeys is the true joy of my work. I am lucky to witness people change every day.

Dr. Heather Sheets has been a licensed clinical psychologist for 16 years with a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from an APA approved education and training program. She completed an APA approved doctoral internship at the University of Notre Dame where she received a specialty in alcohol and substance assessment and treatment. Following her internship, Dr. Sheets completed formal post-doctoral training at Northwestern University where she further developed expertise in short-term therapy, mindfullness, ACT/CBT, and narrative therapy.

We don’t know what we don’t know, as simple as that. Helping folks figure out there story, that is pretty special. I am a first generation college graduate, and worked my way through school while working full time. My life experience enriches my practice and connection with clients. Oftentimes we uncover resilience not prior identified and develop an appreciation for the unacknowledged self.

People think you have it all together, but they have no idea how much you struggle. Feeling exhausted and ashamed, your self-esteem sinks lower by the day. You feel like an imposter. Your success feels fragile and being overwhelmed plagues you. You feel disconnected and isolated from family and friends but have no clue how to repair those relationships. I help clients learn techniques to lessen suffering and explore what a meaningful life means to them. Together, we will unravel your story. And in that safe connection, I will help you confront the shame and fear that come from believing you’re not good enough or don’t matter. I will help develop a healthier relationship with yourself and others.

I became a therapist because I always saw my path as one of a healer and it was my own experience of being in therapy that made it clear that is my calling. I think what motivates me to continue is the satisfaction I get from seeing people actually grow and change. 

Welcome. I’m Dr. Gatta but if we work together please call me David. Good therapy is all about a trusting relationship. Over the course of my 13 year career I have had the privilege of working with a diverse group of people from college age students to senior citizens. My passion is helping people understand who they are, where they would like to go in life and what might be preventing those processes. From this standpoint my treatment philosophy is to address underlying causes rather than just symptoms. Doing so is the only way of achieving lasting substantive change. In order to do that I use a holistic approach, meaning I see each individual as a sum of their total life experiences together with their sociocultural contexts.  I have extensive experience working with family of origin issues, trauma, substance abuse, depression and life transitions (including grief and loss). My background is in clinical psychology where my doctoral dissertation explored dreaming as a theoretical form of thinking (cognition). I also have a background in neuroscience and the humanities . I have taught courses on trauma and recovery, addiction, grief and psychopathology. 

I became a therapist to help others grow and educate people on how to be their best self. I had a childhood full of struggles and constant transition so I know what it's like to feel like you have no control. I know that we all have testimonies but I want to be the visionary who sees the opportunity to change and grow, in spite of what has happened.

I have worked with people transitioning in life such as a new job, marriage, blended families, homelessness, and the symptoms they manifest as including anxiety and depression, addiction and much more. I have been providing individual and family counseling independently for 7 years. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics which has given me a wealth of knowledge in how your eating habits can also affect your mental well-being. My intention is to provide a structured and supportive environment for you to feel good about while meeting your goals that include a healthier mental and physical well-being. I look forward to working with you!