Therapists in El Cerrito, CA

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 17 years of experiences at various settings that include schools (k-12th), mental health agencies, domestic violence shelter, juvenile facility, adolescent residential facility, and an inpatient hospital. In addition to my private practice, I am working as a clinical supervisor at a clinic in Danville.

Richard La Fayette is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, who completed his graduate degree at Chamberlain University, Downers Grove, Illinois. He is a well rounded clinician with an extensive experience in diagnosing and treating mental health and medical conditions. Richard values a patient-centered approach in developing a treatment plan by actively listening to client concerns. Richard is experienced in treating clients suffering from conditions such as ADHD, anxiety and depression and aims to find the best and safest solutions for his clients in meeting their treatment goals. Treatment philosophy Richard values a patient-centered approach in developing a treatment plan by actively listening to client concerns. Richard is experienced in treating clients suffering from conditions such as ADHD, anxiety and depression and aims to find the best and safest solutions for his clients in meeting their treatment goals.

Christina Wade is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience helping adults navigate anxiety, trauma, burnout, people-pleasing, perfectionism, life transitions, and recovery. Her therapy style is collaborative, trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirming, and evidence-based–supporting individuals in reconnecting with their authentic selves.

Hey there! I’m Summer and I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based out of the San Francisco Bay Area. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families, serving all of California virtually through Telehealth. In my practice, I take a collaborative, client-centered, and strength-based approach toward healing. Honoring each client’s personal needs and intersecting identities is one of my top priorities and creates a foundation for my work. Through incorporating expressive arts, mindfulness, and embodiment, I empower you to explore and identify the patterns and behaviors that are no longer serving you. Being a therapist brings me so much joy, and I feel that it’s an honor and a privilege to walk with people during their most vulnerable moments.

In the 10 plus years I have been working in mental health, the one thing I can say for certain is that everyone has the capacity to heal and grow with strengths and skills already present within. Whether you are an athlete looking to align your mental strength with your physical skill, a child or adolescent learning to cope with change and transition, or a parent attempting to guide your child through life's challenges in the best way possible for them, I am here to provide guidance. I work collaboratively with clients and families to address symptoms of anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges that impact functioning and performance in their everyday lives. I also look to help those athletes whom would like to increase their mental strength in order to elevate their success on and off the playing field. In my personal life, I am a husband, father, jiujitsu practitioner, and golf addict. I love to sit and enjoy a good cup of coffee with my daughter as we bing watch her current cartoon obsession. I love my family and getting outdoors. I am also bilingual Spanish speaking, with deep connection to my Guatemalan and El Salvadorian roots. My mantra in life is to try and "accept everything and judge nothing". When we can attempt to be present in every moment, we give ourselves the best chance at the healthiest response.