Michelle Anderson, MA, LMFT

Stoneridge Counseling Services, located in Pleasanton, CA, specializes in compassionate therapy focused on relationship issues and anxiety treatment. Their team, including experts like Mina Skoutelakis and Rick Gomes, offers innovative therapeutic approaches such as EMDR and EFT to help clients navigate challenges and achieve lasting healing. Available options include individual and couples therapy, with a focus on creating a safe environment for personal growth and emotional resilience. Stoneridge Counseling Services emphasizes accessibility, offering both in-person sessions and secure video therapy to accommodate the needs of their clients. Generated from the website

Margaret Petersen, MFT in Pleasanton, CA, offers compassionate and inclusive therapy services for couples, individuals, and LGBTQ individuals. With a focus on creating a safe and supportive environment, Margaret helps clients explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to foster personal growth and authentic self-expression. Emphasizing multicultural diversity and respect for all, Margaret's practice values inclusivity and stands against oppression and social injustices. Clients can expect a warm and non-judgmental therapeutic approach that encourages self-awareness and positive change in their lives and relationships.Generated from the website

Specialtieswork largely with the clients unconscious processes, depth psychotherapy. I strive to facilitate the exploration of the beliefs, attitudes and assumptions which have organized their lives, but which may not necessarily be serving them in the present. My work continues to be based on the principles of mindfulness and the client's present experience. My training over the years includes the Hakomi Method, Relational and Experiential Couples Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Transpersonal Approaches to psychotherapy, which includes Reiki and ritual. This work encompasses specialization in the following areas: Depression, Chronic Illness, and Anxiety; Queer Issues; Multi-cultural issues; Trauma; Couples Issues including communication, identity, polyamory, and sexuality issues; and Spiritual Issues. My supervision work with Marriage and Family Therapy interns has been challenging and rewarding. It is work that I very much enjoy. My Spanish language skills are of native fluency and I am available to work with clients both in English and Spanish, as needed.