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Individual Psychotherapy

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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​
  • LGBT Coming-Out Support
  • LGBT Christian Support
  • Transgender-Specific Services
  • Grief & Bereavement
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)​
  • Insomnia
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)​​

Welcome to Our Office

Grace's Therapeutic Style

  • ​​Helps you to reduce or eliminate emotional distress, even if symptoms have been chronic

  • Diminishes the effects of traumatic experiences

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

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

  • Suggests practical ideas and helps with creative ways for problem solving

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

EMDR for Traumatic Memories​​


EMDR can rapidly reduce anxiety, nightmares,
and memories of traumatic experiences.

​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

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.
​​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. 

Feeling Stressed Out?
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Adios Anxiety Meditation Album (Mp3)

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Adiós Ansiedad álbum (Mp3)

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Adios Anxiety: A Video Series Course

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Adios Anxiety: A Video Series Course

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Adios Anxiety: A Video Series Course incorporates education, research-based theory, coping skills, and -in-course practice of newly learned stress and anxiety management techniques. This course offers stress reduction, teaches mindfulness meditation, builds coping skills, and offers in-course relaxation exercises. It is designed for those who would like to learn about psychological principles from a real licensed psychotherapist apply easy-to-learn skills right away. The course focuses on material that would be best helpful for anyone struggling with
​stress, anxiety, and panic attacks.

What's Included

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Watch a Trailer for the Course

Purchase the Course

Adios Anxiety: A Video Series Course

$29.99

Education, Research-Based Theory, Coping Skills, and Practice to Manage Anxiety


Adios Anxiety: A Video Series Course incorporates education, research-based theory, coping skills, and -in-course practice of newly learned stress and anxiety management techniques. , stress reduction, teaches mindfulness meditation , builds coping skills, and offers in-course relaxation exercises. It is designed for those who would like to learn about psychological principles from a real licensed psychotherapist apply easy-to-learn skills right away. The course focuses on material that would be best helpful for anyone struggling with stress, anxiety, and panic attacks.


Session 1- Introduction (4:40)

The instructor discusses her experience working with anxiety and stress issues and reviews the layout of the course offered.


Session 2 - Where Does Anxiety Come From? (09:22)

The origins of anxiety and stress are discussed from the perspectives of biology, trauma, and modeling. The function of anxiety is explained and differentiated from when anxiety becomes overwhelming or excessive.


Session 3 - Untwisting Anxious Thinking (11:14)

A segment about cognitive distortions which can lead to negative or anxious thinking.


Session 4 - Challenging Automatic Negative Thoughts (06:43)

An instructional segment that shows how to break down the sequence of an anxious thought, challenge it, and replace it.


Session 5 - Deep Breathing, Three Techniques for Relief (16:19)

The instructor teaches 3 different basic breathing techniques to counteract the physical sensations of anxiety and stress.


Session 6 - Easing Physical Tension (13:32)

An instructional exercise for eating physical tension through a physical progressive muscle relaxation.

*Any student with physical pain or illness should observe the segment before practicing the progressive muscle relaxation exercise to assess if it is appropriate. One should always consult with their physician if there have any questions regarding this segment or any other segment on this video series.


Session 7 - Coping With Stress Using the 5 Senses (15:01)

The instructor utilizes sight, sound, scent, and taste to show a variety of easy ways to stay mindful in the present moment with affordable household items.


Session 8 - Mindfulness Meditation (14:39)

A mindfulness meditation exercise for easy listening and relaxation. Students are recommended to find a comfortable place and to listen with their eyes closed or gaze gently at the visually relaxing nature images.

*Please note that this is an audio track taken from the album, Adios Anxiety: Saying Goodbye to Stress, Anxiety, and Panic attacks. If you enjoy this track, you may also enjoy the album which includes an additional track of affirmations for anxiety and stress.


***Please note that this course is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any disease, mental disorder, or illness. Always seek consultation from a physician should you have any questions about stress, anxiety, or curiosity if this course may be right for you. Do not operate a motor vehicle while viewing this course, as it applies strategies for stress and anxiety-reduction that may promote drowsiness.

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Office & Video Appointments

​It is our pleasure to help you book your appointment, answer any questions, ​
and ensure that your experience is exceptional.
Call (510) 621-8143  or email Grace@EastBayAreaTherapy.com for any questions.

Tips for Coping with Stress during COVID-19


Kindly note that we are not accepting new couples at this time.

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(510) 621-8143

Grace@EastBayAreaTherapy.com

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