Meri Levy, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #88213
3468 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite B201, Lafayette, California 94549 | 925-385-8848
I work with parents and chronic pain sufferers who are too hard on themselves, helping them to improve self-care and to feel more comfortable in their own skin. I believe that providing a nurturing, authentic relationship in therapy allows clients to grow.
John Kane, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Available for Online Therapy
Life is hard and everyone has to deal with suffering and challenges. But you do not need to go through things alone. I provide a safe and understanding environment for you to grow and face any challenge you need or want to process or overcome! Accepting new clients!
Sean Sprigle, LPCC
Licensed professional clinical counselor
Available for Online Therapy
Hi there, my name is sean. My clients find me to be attentive, compassionate, patient, understanding, and knowledgeable. I have been told before that I’m easy to trust and people feel relaxed around me.
Well Coached Life, PhD, MA, SEP
WELL COACHED LIFE| Individuals | Couples | Youth
Available for Online Therapy
We get it – trauma can be stubborn, affecting everything from our body to our relationships. Refuse to let the haunting of your past control your present or dictate your future. Let's kickstart your journey to healing and growth, one defiant and sassy step at a time!
Ross L. Kellogg, LMFT
Licensed Individual, Marriage, and Family Therapist
Available for Online Therapy
I offer supportive space to explore your unique journey towards healing and personal growth. Together, we'll navigate your concerns with empathy, restore balance and foster positive transformation. Let's embark on a path of self-discovery and embrace a brighter future.
Jennifer Torres Duran, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Available for Online Therapy
I am a LPCC in the state of California and have worked in mental health for 7+ years. I’m EMDR & EFT trained, & utilize a lot of ACT in sessions. I believe in a collaborative approach to working together, and stand firm that the clients are experts of their lives.
Shohreh Schmuecker, MA. LMFT (#105346)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Lafayette, California 94549 | 925-238-8605
Providing compassionate, kind therapy for women, that allows you to feel safe enough to explore your internal and external world.
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Therapy Lafayette, CA
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Lafayette is located within the great state of California and offers a wide variety of family-fun attractions, events and activities sure to be entertaining. Here your children, teenagers, and adult family members will find something to meet their needs. Lafayette Hillside Memorial is a breathtaking site in which thousands of crosses are aligned in honor of those killed in Iraq. The Thomas Kinkade Galleries in the city’s art museum is absolutely magnificent featuring one of the most well-known contemporary painters around. The Town Hall Theater has a variety of performances typically completed by highly talented amateurs. This attractions location is cozy and ideal for families with children and teenagers of all ages.1 Century Walnut Creed Downtown 14 is a relatively large site where you and your family can sit back and enjoy the newly released films while enjoying a bag of popcorn from the concession stand. Happy Valley Elementary and Springstone Community High are two fo several schools located nearby.
Mental Health in Lafayette
In Lafayette, the well-being of children and adolescents is a top priority with 24.9% of the population under the age of 18.2 The city encourages involvement with these young citizens by offering great schools and plenty of activities. Nevertheless, some children in Lafayette do not have ideal home environments. Whether victims of abuse or neglect, children are removed from homes every day and, often, this trauma results in serious behavioral and psychological problems.
Several agencies in Contra Costa county provide services to these troubled youth. Cherry Lane House, part of the Youth Homes, Inc. organization, has been serving children in crisis since 1965.3 Here, children can get the help they need in a stable environment. Among the services offered are emergency shelter, foster home placement, group homes, and community-based counseling. Aftercare services and mentoring are also available for teens who are out of the system. Call the main office at 925-933-2627 for more information about the Cherry Lane House in Lafayette.4
Current Education
Since Proposition 63 (the Mental Health Services Act) passed in 2004, Contra Costa Health Services has been working toward educating the public on ways to improve mental health for people of all ages. In addition to providing valuable resources, such as links to mental health providers and information regarding their annual plan updates, Contra Costa Health Services offers several brochures, handouts, and self-assessments for improving mental health. Current titles that can be found on their website include Facing Disappointment, Tips for Reducing Stress, and Tips to Maintain a Positive Attitude.5
References
1. Wikipedia. (2017). Lafayette, California. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lafayette,_California2. Bay Area Census. (2010). City of Lafayette. Retrieved from http://www.bayareacensus.ca.gov/cities/Lafayette.htm
3. Youth Homes, Inc. (2017). About Youth Homes. Retrieved from http://youthhomes.org/About%20Youth%20Homes/
4. Youth Homes, Inc. (2017). Contact Us. Retrieved from http://youthhomes.org/contact_us.php
5. Contra Costa Health Systems. (2017). Mental Health Wellness and Education. Retrieved from http://cchealth.org/mentalhealth/mhsa/wellness-education.php
Lafayette is located in Contra Costa County, California. It has a land area of 15.04 square miles and a water area of 0.16 square miles. The population of Lafayette is 25,843 people with 9,403 households and a median annual income of $137,895. .
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Widely Affordable
Licensed, professional counseling in Lafayette is considered widely accessible by the majority of people who live here and budget is often not a concern for mental health treatment. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Lafayette public health department.