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Discover how starting therapy with a psychologists can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Starting Treatment With a Psychologist

What are psychologists?

Psychologists are mental health professionals that provide psychotherapy services and diagnoses for their clients. They have more research-focused training than most therapists, as they are more medically educated and receive a more general education about therapeutic approaches and theory.

How do psychologists work?

Thriveworks psychologists in Berkeley, CA provide standard psychotherapy services, tailoring treatment to each client and their unique concerns. However, they can also provide diagnoses to clients when appropriate, something that therapists and counselors cannot do. Finally, in some states in the U.S., they are allowed to prescribe medication.

Can I see a psychologist in person or online?

How long would I see a psychologist?

Psychological treatment at Thriveworks Berkeley is very individualized and specific to each client, which means that the duration of treatment is often varied depending on a client’s condition or disorder, the state of their symptoms, and their specific goals.

Need more help deciding?

The licensed psychologists at Thriveworks in Berkeley, CA have the expertise, insight, and compassion to help people achieve their goals in life. A Thriveworks client might see a psychologist for a serious mental health condition like depression. But people from all walks of life, with all kinds of issues, arrive at the Thriveworks office to speak to a mental health provider.

You don’t need to be actively suffering to see a psychologist. Sometimes you just need someone to talk to who will really listen. Reach out to Thriveworks Berkley today to schedule your first appointment.

What Does a Psychologist Do?

Psychologists at Thriveworks in Berkeley, CA are licensed mental health care specialists. They usually have doctorate degrees (PhDs or PsyDs) in psychology. They may also have masters degrees. Their field can be counseling psychology or clinical psychology, and they are trained in a variety of psychotherapeutic approaches.

Other mental health providers at Thriveworks include the following:

  • Psychiatrists (MDs), who prescribe medication and do psychotherapy.
  • Licensed professional counselors (LPCs), who provide solution-focused counseling and psychotherapy.
  • Licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), who provide counseling and practical guidance for social services.
  • Licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs), who provide couples, marriage, and family counseling.

The term “psychotherapist” refers to any licensed professional who performs psychotherapy, aka talk therapy. It’s often used as a generic term for any mental health provider. Some people also use “therapist” interchangeably with “counselor”, though the specialties are different.

Who Can Benefit from Therapy?

Anyone can benefit from therapy. If a person hasn’t benefited from therapy sessions in the past, they probably didn’t have the right therapist! A professional therapist’s goal is to help you. You can evaluate therapists until you find one who will be the best match for your personality and your concerns. At Thriveworks in Berkeley, CA, the psychology team can assist patients with any of the following issues, and many more:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Bipolar disorder (manic depression)
  • Eating disorders and weight difficulties
  • Family estrangements
  • Relationship conflicts
  • Stress
  • Insomnia
  • Specific phobias
  • Overwhelming feelings
  • Fixations and obsessions
  • Feelings of disconnection
  • Guilt or shame
  • Grief
  • Insecurity

What Is Psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy is a method of helping people achieve their mental health goals through talking. Psychotherapy can address everything from troubling behaviors to questions about the meaning of life. Psychotherapy can also help to reduce the symptoms of mental health conditions. At Thriveworks in Berkeley, CA, psychologists can use any of the following treatments to encourage good mental health:

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Exposure therapy, especially for phobias
  • Psychodynamic therapy 
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Psychoanalysis
  • Interpersonal therapy
  • Psychoeducation
  • Relaxation techniques like meditation and deep breathing
  • Mindfulness therapy
  • Supportive-expressive therapy
  • Biofeedback 
  • Art and music therapy 
  • Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR)
  • Lifestyle modifications like increased exercise or reduced caffeine
  • Substance abuse counseling
  • Family therapy or couples counseling

Meet Your Exceptional Psychologist at Thriveworks in Berkeley, CA

Psychologists at Thriveworks in Berkeley, CA can meet with clients in-person at the modern office. They can also meet with clients through online counseling sessions. These sessions are convenient, comfortable, and flexible for clients who live in rural areas or who can’t take time off work to see a therapist. Online sessions can even take place on evenings and weekends. Some Thriveworks clients choose a hybrid model of virtual sessions and in-person sessions. 

Thriveworks psychologists are all fully licensed, thus they accept most major forms of health insurance. Health insurance plans can help make therapy affordable for all who need it. Thriveworks also offers reasonable self-pay rates. When you call Thriveworks in Berkeley, CA, you can see your therapist quickly. Most clients meet with their provider within the week of their initial call or online booking.

Call Thriveworks today to get started with your path to better mental health. We look forward to matching you to an exceptional psychologist!

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Berkeley therapists and counselors accept 25 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Shield of California | BCBS

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Exchange

  • Humana HMO/POS

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

  • Humana PPO | EPO | HDHP

  • Imperial Health Plan Medicare Advantage

  • JP Farley Corporation

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Self-pay costs at Berkeley
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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★★★★★
Thriveworks helped me realize that I do believe people can change. I’m not the person I was three months ago, broken and fearful. I’m healthy and happy and for the first time being kind to myself. Thank you for giving me my life back.
Read more Thriveworks helped me realize that I do believe people can change. I’m not the person I was three months ago, broken and fearful. I’m healthy and happy and for the first time being kind to myself. Thank you for giving me my life back.
Anonymous Thriveworks Client
Review left on Thriveworks.com

Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Berkeley is located at the intersection of Milvia St and Addison St. We share a building with Ace Hardware, Bay Psychiatric Associates, Bradley Engwall MD, Magoosh, Young Musicians Choral, Voltaiq, and Kaila Compton MD. Across Milvia Street is Berber Athletic Club and The Medak Center, and across Addison Street is Opticos Design Inc, MSCI, and Berkeley Electronic Press.

Phone number

(510) 544-8907

Languages spoken by CA providers

  • English
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