Individual Psychotherapy

GRACE PACHECO, M.A.,MFT
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Grace utilizes types of psychotherapy that are shown repeatedly in psychological research to provoke significant and effective change. She selects the evidence-based approach to use, based on her extensive knowledge of psychological research, including the most effective techniques and approaches for each symptom.
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Panic Attacks​
  • Phobias (Driving & Flying specialties)
  • Agoraphobia
  • Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling Disorder)
  • Trouble with Alcohol or Drugs
  • Compulsive Use of Pornography​​
  • Coping with Divorce​

A Typical Therapist will...
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Listen

Nod​

Say therapeutic words

Encourage you to talk about your feelings​
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Be unable to estimate the length of treatment 

​Grace will...
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  • ​​Help you to reduce or eliminate emotional distress, even if symptoms have been chronic

  • Diminish the effects of traumatic experiences

  • Create a treatment plan with your collaboration, and check your progress regularly. She will change her approach, if treatment is not progressing

  • Provide customized treatment, with consideration of cultural identity, upbringing, societal pressures

  • Suggest practical, problem solving ideas

  • Invite in family and friends, as needed, to provide them with education on how to support you
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  • Collaborate with your psychiatrist or physician, as appropriate

EMDR for Traumatic Memories
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EMDR can rapidly reduce anxiety, nightmares, and memories of traumatic experiences.
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​A specialized and advanced type of therapy to process traumatic experiences in rapid time compared to other types of therapy. EMDR Requires additional training outside of graduate studies and is used frequently with combat veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

This is a type of therapy  is applied to reduce repetitive memories of traumatic experiences, soften anxiety associated with the memory, increase feelings of safety, and eliminate nightmares.
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  • Psychological Abuse

  • Rape, Sexual Abuse, Molestation

  • Physical Abuse in Childhood

  • Domestic Violence

  • Violent Assault

  • Childhood Neglect

  • Car Accidents or Traumatic Injuries

  • Near Death Experiences
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  • Other Traumatic Experiences

​For Clients Taking Psychiatric Medication
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Grace welcomes clients who utilize prescribed psychiatric medications to assist in managing their mental health symptoms. Grace will work directly with your psychiatrist or prescribing physician, as appropriate, to provide a collaborative approach to comprehensive mental health care.
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​Grace does not provide alternative therapies or certain types of holistic therapy that lack scientific support. She is a strong believer in the application of skilled techniques, and prefers measurable goals, clear progress, and completed work. It is a disservice to the client to provide unsupported psychotherapy techniques, especially while the client is acutely symptomatic. ​
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Need Some Extra Support?

JOIN the Adios Anxiety Group starting on March 11, 2019

  • Feel less isolated in the inner struggle with anxiety
  • Connect with others authentically
  • Learn practical coping skills for everyday life
  • Carve out your "me time" each week to improve your self-care
  • Feel better with research-based support for stress and anxiety


​Listen to Anxiety Busting
​Meditation & Affirmations

Office & Video Appointments


​It is our pleasure to help you book your appointment, answer any questions, ​
and ensure that your experience is exceptional.
Let one of us know what we can do for you through at your ​office or video appointment.

Call Us
(510)621-8143

E-mail Us
Grace@EastBayAreaTherapy.com

Schedule a
Video Appointment
  • Convenient from home or travel
  • No traffic or parking hassle
  • No software to download
  • ​No registration required​
  • Confidential & HIPAA Compliant
  • Must be in the state of California
  • English or Spanish languages
  • Easy access from mobile phone or computer