Couples Counselor
Philip Kolba, MA LCPC NCC
Psychotherapist
In 94110 - Nearby to Castro Valley.
There are countless models of healthy romantic relationships, from monogamous to polyamorous, and unique variations between partners. The scripts for dating and longterm relationships of our parents’ generations may not be applicable to your relationship, and there is no formal education in how to be a good partner or how to identify unhealthy relationships. But there is psychological research that shows that effective communication, emotional openness, intimacy, and other factors contribute to healthy relationships. Creating these conditions are skills that can be learned. I practice brief humanistic and emotion-focused therapy (EFT) to help my LGBTQ and hetero clients learn these skills.
Castro Valley is located in Alameda County, California. It has a land area of 16.73 square miles and a water area of 0.31 square miles. The population of Castro Valley is 62,363 people with 22,164 households and a median annual income of $85,596. .
Therapy Affordability Meter for Castro Valley, CA
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Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in Castro Valley for the average family. While sustaining a commitment to therapy is usually not an issue, if mental health treatment feels like a burden please ask your counselor about accepted insurance plans or sliding scale fees. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Castro Valley public health department.