Therapists for Mid-Life Adults
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Therapist to support personal growth and parenting?
–Apr 14, 2025Hi all - I’ve read some therapist reviews but thought I’d put my specific needs out there to see if anyone has suggestions. I’m looking for a female therapist who offers sessions via zoom to help me grow and to support me with parenting issues. I had a difficult childhood and parenting a preteen is driving home for me that I never fully learned skills like conflict resolution and managing emotions. The roots of the issues are so clear, but I’m stuck on how to move forward and want to do better for my kid. Thanks for any thoughts you may have.
Apr 14, 2025Reply now »Therapist for Mexican-Born Partner's Anxiety, PTSD
–Dec 7, 2024I'm searching for a therapist to help my Mexican-born partner excavate and work through some deeply held trauma that is showing up as a high level of anxiety in our relationship. A male therapist with cultural sensitivity or direct lived experience within the Mexican culture would be ideal; bilingual (English/Spanish) would be a bonus but not essential. Thank you so much BPN for any advice!
Dec 7, 2024I'm looking for a therapist for myself, mostly because I need support and guidance regarding my young adult's alcohol addiction. Kid has his own good therapist, which is great, but I need help too! I have tried Al Anon, not sure it's for me, and of course, therapy is a different thing entirely. Would love to find someone in Albany, Berkeley, Oakland, or maybe Orinda. I suppose I would consider online as well, but it's not my preference. Any great recommendations for me?
Nov 12, 2024Therapist for recurring depression
–Oct 18, 2024I've decided to go back into therapy to address recurring depression. Looking for therapist/mental-health-practitioner recommendations. Me - female, mid '60's, live in West Berkeley. Thank you!
Oct 18, 2024Therapist Recommendations for Mid-Life Crisis
–Jan 20, 2021Hi neighbors, I'm in a downward spiral with a mid-life crisis and am looking for recommendations for a counselor/therapist that can work with me to help work through some issues.
Generally, the crisis is related to issues that I'm having in my career that I can't find a way to resolve, having experienced a painful set-back two years ago that I haven't been able to come back from. This has led to some debilitating self-worth/confidence issues that are so overwhelming to me that I fear that my marriage and relationship with my children are being impacted.
I would greatly appreciate any recommendations for therapists in or near Berkeley. Thanks in advance!
Jan 20, 2021Therapist who works with creatives in midlife?
–Aug 18, 2019Somewhere along the line, I allowed my creative life to wither and die, and now, at the midpoint of my life, I'm bereft and I need to make some changes to sort out how to get back on track. I'd love to work with a therapist who understands this and has a no-nonsense approach. A caveat: I don't have much patience for woo. I like straight shooters. Thanks!
Aug 18, 2019Need therapist to address female "midlife crisis"
–Feb 28, 2018I always thought that "midlife crisis" was just a moniker given to address impulsive adult decisions, but I'm realizing at 43 years old that it's exactly what's happening to me. I really need someone to talk to about this, as I feel every day like I'm on the brittle cusp of emotionally self-destructing and taking my marriage and family down with me. Does anyone have suggestions for a great therapist in the Oakland/Berkeley/Alameda area who can help me navigate these feelings? I don't have a preference between speaking with a male or female, but I am female myself if anyone thinks that might make a difference. I would really appreciate any leads or advice.
Feb 28, 2018Seeking MHN therapist in Walnut Creek/ Lamorinda - 40's life
–Feb 27, 2018I'm looking for a therapist in the Walnut Creek/ Lamorinda area. Very much need support in the parenting teens- launching kids to college, grief-loss, aging parents, and general female 40's life.
I have health net MHN so someone who takes insurance is important.
Feb 27, 2018
Hi, I have had a wonderful experience working with Halle Brown for therapy during a challenging time in my life. She offers both on-line and in-person sessions. https://hallebrowntherapy.com/
Sarah Sheretz is an incredibly skilled therapist. I've been working with her for years and I can confidently say that it's not only changed my life, but helped me be a parent who can regulate my emotions! https://www.integrationforgood.com/
I started working with Jamie Robinson at the beginning of the year to work through issues tied to anxiety, parenting, etc. and she's been GREAT. I met with multiple therapists to find a good fit, and she brought both a depth of experience and thoughtfulness that resonated with me. (I do think meeting with multiple to find a good match can be helpful depending on your personality/the style that works best for you.) We meet over Zoom, happy to recommend her – I think she could be a good fit for the type of topics you're looking to discuss: https://jamielmft.com/
Hi, I've been seeing Tess Roholt, MA, LMFT, to work on similar challenges. Her approach includes drama therapy and embodiment and has been super helpful to help me get in touch with what I'm feeling and manage it effectively. She is based in Oakland but our sessions are via Zoom. She offers free consultations (that's how I chose her!). https://www.tesslroholt.com/
I've worked with Whitney for 4+ years (on an as needed basis) and she's been phenomenal. I highly recommend her: https://www.whitneywrightlmft.com/
Maybe Molly Gales might be a fit? https://authentictherapy.net/ She has been working with my kid for over a year now. She also works with adults. I have had many productive conversations with her re parenting and other personal issues. She is someone I feel I can relate to.
I have had a good experience with Taryn Prosperi at California Counseling Associates in Alameda working through some issues around parenting and more personal understanding and wisdom. I began seeing her for pregnancy related anxiety and depression but have continued to see her regularly because I have found her helpful as I try to figure out parenting, my own identity and what direction I want to head in life. As you said, I've been feeling stuck, even if I recognize what the issues are. She has been helpful in re-framing things for me, helping me see a way forward and creating space for me to process emotions. She does both in person and online sessions. I've seen her both ways.
Hi, I don't have recommendations but your ask resonated with me. I wanted to say, you are already doing right by your kid by seeking out help. It sounds like you have a lot of self-awareness and the motivation to break the cycle, as it were. I am a little bit worried about getting to this point with my child (still a baby) and really hoping that I'll improve at conflict resolution, managing emotions, and good communication about difficult issues by the time she's older. I am practicing by trying to be better about these things with my spouse, and learning by observing friends or family who I think do this well. I wanted to send you a virtual hug and say I think you're an amazing parent!