Our therapists provide couples & marriage counseling in Berkeley, CA

I’m Alishia, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Doctor of Social Work (DSW) student with experience providing mental health services to individuals from diverse backgrounds and across a wide range of life circumstances. My professional experience includes working with individuals navigating mental health concerns, trauma, substance use, life transitions, relationship challenges, and other personal or situational stressors. Clients may come to therapy feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about how to move forward. My goal is to create a space where they feel heard and work collaboratively toward meaningful and lasting change.

I use a compassionate, trauma-informed, and collaborative approach tailored to each client’s unique needs. I help clients build insight, develop healthy coping skills, navigate life’s challenges, and recognize their strengths. You can expect a supportive, nonjudgmental space where your experiences are heard and your goals guide our work together.

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel difficult, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m here to meet you with compassion, understanding, and without judgment. Wherever you are in your journey, your story matters. If you’re ready for support and positive change, I invite you to schedule an appointment and take that next step.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience. My ideal client is someone struggling with depressive symptoms who needs to learn new coping skills to manage their depression. Their goal is to implement a variety of techniques to better help them get through their problems.

I have a Master of Science in Social Work from San Jose State University. I focus on self-reflection and helping clients build their self-confidence. Through our relationship, you and I will focus on the most important thing for you to improve.

As a Hispanic woman, I understand the stigma in Hispanic culture related to mental health. However, there is no shame in needing support and guidance. Mental health is just as important as our physical health. We all need someone at some point to help guide us through difficult periods of our lives.

I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker with 6 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and communities through life’s challenges. My work focuses on helping clients navigate emotional stress, relationship struggles, trauma, and personal growth. I strive to create a compassionate and collaborative space where clients feel understood, respected, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.

I earned a Master’s in Social Work from California State University. My approach blends evidence-based practices with a person-centered, strengths-focused perspective. I believe in meeting clients where they are while helping them build resilience, self-awareness, and effective coping strategies.

I am passionate about helping clients develop tools to manage life transitions, improve relationships, and enhance emotional well-being. My goal is to help each person feel seen, supported, and capable of growth. If you’re ready to begin your healing journey, I invite you to take the first step and reach out.

Carina Demanigold is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 5 years of experience supporting individuals and couples through life’s most difficult transitions. She draws from both physical and mental healthcare backgrounds, including hospice care. Carina is passionate about providing emotional support to those facing grief, trauma, and other forms of suffering. She works with mild to moderate mental health symptoms and fosters healing through a compassionate, client-centered approach.

Carina holds a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California. Her integrative approach combines mindfulness, self-compassion, and emotional balance using cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and the Gottman method. She meets clients where they are and promotes authentic healing.

Carina offers evidence-based psychotherapy tailored to the needs of each client, helping them manage anxiety, and life transitions. Her calm, non-judgmental presence empowers individuals and couples to navigate emotional waves with clarity and resilience. She believes therapy is a path toward understanding the logic behind our behaviors.

Dr. Marissa Elpidama is a certified Clinical Trauma Professional utilizing EMDR, CBT, and somatic-based interventions. She also is a certified hypnotherapist for trauma and PTSD, facilitates Resiliency and DBT Skills groups, and is a champion for community reinforcement and family training.

Dr. Elpidama holds several degrees, including a doctorate in psychology and a master's in business administration. Prior to being a clinical psychologist, Dr. Elpidama was a supervising organization development and training consultant with multinational companies.

Dr. Elpidama believes that you can be a better version of yourself by investing in yourself through psychotherapy, with her expert help. You will alleviate the mental health symptoms you are suffering from and, in the process, become a better you. Schedule a session with Dr. Elpidama to get started, as soon as you can!