Sometimes….

Getting Started

is the Hardest Part

Welcome

I know that finding the right therapist can be a daunting task, especially when things are hard enough already! Maybe you are contemplating therapy for the first time and not sure how to go about it….Maybe you have been struggling for years to resolve anxiety, depression, relationship stress or past hurts, and still unable to find relief. Do you find yourself coping in ways that are unhealthy, such as overeating? Or retreating into a comfort zone that gets increasingly smaller.?

For over 30 years, I have been helping clients manage and resolve these issues in particular, and many more. Witnessing people grow and assisting in that process has been immensely rewarding to me. I look forward to talking with you! It’s possible that my experience and skills will be a good match for your specific needs.

Please contact me to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation.

Specialties and Approach

  • Therapy for Stress and Anxiety

    Do you often feel overwhelmed by too much to do? Is constant worrying interfering with your ability to enjoy life? Do you have trouble sleeping or staying asleep? Do you find yourself reaching for food to soothe yourself when you are trying to calm down? or the opposite…

  • Therapy for Depression

    Do you often feel blue or tearful? Lost interest in things that used to make you happy? Feel exhausted even after a full night’s sleep? These are all common signs of depression. Other symptoms include self-critical thoughts, guilt and dread, and sometimes suicidal thoughts. Depression is painful!

  • Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress

    There are some things that happen in life that are especially hard to overcome. Past hurts and traumas from events, relationships or childhood experiences can leave lasting impressions that can alter your sense of self and your ability to trust. Memories that still hurt can cause you to avoid…

  • Therapy for Relationship Issues

    Do you feel stuck in a relationship pattern that feels unhealthy? Having difficulty communicating effectively at home or work? Are unresolved issues from the past interfering with your ability to enjoy a healthy relationship now? From day one we learn and grow through our relationships with others.

Contact Me

Annemarie Ballinger, LMFT

(510) 713-8437