Bay Area Psychotherapy Institute

Bay Area Psychotherapy Institute

Counselling Centre

“Bay Area Psychotherapy Institute is a counseling center providing a wide range of services for all ages, both in-person and online. We offer sliding scale therapy. Very low fee short-term therapy is also available through our Mental Health Equity Fund program. Please see www.bapti.org for more info.”

About us

As a counsellor practising under supervision, I offer dedicated support for individuals and families across all ages. I provide a welcoming space, both in-person and online, where you can explore challenges and find clarity. My approach is client-centred, aiming to meet your unique needs with empathy and practical guidance. Accessible options, including very low fee short-term therapy, ensure support is available when you need it most.

Approach

At our Lafayette clinic and through secure online sessions in English, we prioritize a steady, collaborative pace that honors your current needs. Sessions blend brief check-ins, focused skill-building, and age-appropriate activities for young people, with reflective exploration and practical homework for adults and families, all coordinated under supervision. We track small shifts over time, scaffold coping strategies for anxiety, mood and relationship stress, and take care when addressing trauma. This way of working tends to help people who want clear, manageable steps forward.
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Basic information

Languages:

English

Fees:

Sliding scale

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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Works With:

  • All ages
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Under Fives

Staff Employed:

  • Psychotherapists

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Area of expertise

Organisation Focus Areas:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Performance

    The psychological factors (confidence, focus, pressure management) that influence how well a person performs in sport, academics, the arts, or work.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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Credentials

Registrations

California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)Verify licence

Service Areas

Bay Area Psychotherapy Institute

In-person

Lafayette, California

United States

Lafayette, United States