One Person, One Conversation
Individual Therapy
Time for your thoughts, your feelings, and the things you have been carrying.
Your First Appointment
What a First Session Looks Like
Begin with what brought you in: a recent difficulty, a lasting feeling, or something hard to discuss. You do not need a tidy explanation.
Personal Concerns
Topics People Often Bring In
Sessions follow what is happening in your life, rather than a fixed list.
- Anxiety and racing or repetitive thoughts
- Low mood, sadness, or loss of interest in daily life
- Past experiences that still affect you now
- Relationship issues with a partner, family member, or friend
- Grief after a death or other loss
- Stress related to work, school, or a major life change
Thoughts and Responses
How Sessions Can Be Shaped
Discuss thought patterns, feelings, and responses to stress. Your therapist explains their approach, and your feedback shapes the conversation.
Our Clinical Approaches
Individual Care at Our Practice
At Heart'N Mind Counseling, approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, family systems, and existential therapy, depending on the clinician. We offer English and Spanish sessions.
CBT and DBT in Sessions
Our CBT and DBT Care
Our team includes a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, registration #144060, who uses CBT and DBT.
Registered associate. Provides services under the clinical supervision of a licensed clinician.
Office or Video
Sessions in Brentwood or by Video
Meet at our Brentwood office or by video while located in California. Ask which format fits your schedule and provides privacy.
Individual Session Costs
Fees and Payment
Session fees are shared during your free consultation. A limited number of reduced-fee spaces are available each month. We accept major credit cards, FSA cards, and HSA cards.
Ask About Individual Care
How to Ask Your Questions
Call (925) 331-0457 or email info@heartnmindcounseling.com for a free 15-minute phone consultation about availability, scheduling, or language. Keep clinical details out of email.
Common Questions
What Can I Expect in a First Session?
Talk about what brought you in and ask questions. Your therapist may ask about your history and current concerns.
Can I Ask About a Choice of Clinician?
Ask about availability and fit for the concerns you want to discuss.
Is Individual Therapy Available in Spanish?
Yes. Ask about English or Spanish during your free 15-minute phone consultation.
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