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Our Counselors

We have both licensed marriage and family therapists (MFT) as well as registered interns. Our counselors are skilled in the most current therapeutic methods. We serve families, individuals, children and couples. Earth Circles welcomes all races, ethnicities, religions, and sexual orientations. We tailor your counseling to your needs, with many approaches to healing. Our counselors provide a wide fee range.

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By trusting your inner wisdom, you can heal old beliefs and negative thoughts that keep you stuck and unable to go forward in your life. As we embark upon the journey of your healing, I will be there to assist and guide you in co-creating your life's goals and dreams. In facilitating your process, I use various modalities, such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), focusing, meditation and other body based therapies. My training is transpersonal and body-oriented, which means that I believe one way in "coming home" to yourself is through the inner wisdom of your own body. Please let me assist you in making lasting changes so that you, too, might enjoy more meaningful relationships with yourself and others, and find your inner peace.
 

contact: (510) 601-0132

email: yvonneb@earthcircles.me

Yvonne Beyer MA, LMFT #36544 

Executive Director

Staff and Interns

Shannon Kelly

Shannon Kelly

MFT Trainee

In today's fast-paced world, feeling overwhelmed and disconnected is common. I provide a nurturing, judgment-free sanctuary where you can explore your innermost thoughts, emotions, and aspirations. Together, we will unlock your innate strengths, cultivate valuable coping strategies, and work towards a more enriching life. This collaborative process empowers you, equipping you with the tools to make positive, lasting changes in your life.

Jean Donabedian

Jean Donabedian

AMFT #136493 /
APCC #12916

I am an Associate MFT/PCC who believes in creating a safe and welcoming space for all. There are a variety of challenges that we face in our lives. I believe that therapy is a place where we can work collaboratively in order to find the roots of these challenges and work to better oneself and meet therapeutic/personal goals all without judgment.

Chong-You Lin

Chong-You Lin

MA, LMFT

#85905

An authentic and empathic relationship is the basic foundation for people to develop their full potential in psychotherapy. I encourage my clients to increase their awareness in a supportive environment, and then unfold their authentic self while increasing their freedom to choose.

David Fore

David Fore

AMFT #139203

I help folk recognize their true Self so that they may live with greater calm and clarity, courage and creativity. I do this by helping you reveal your own wisdom and healing capacities.

Julie Ware

Julie Ware

MFT Trainee

Rooted in a person-centered philosophy and guided by humanistic principles, my counseling approach provides tailored support, encouraging clients to explore their authentic selves and nurture personal growth.

Shang Heping

Shang Heping

Associate MFT

We come into this world to experience, grow and enjoy a good life. We all experience suffering and difficult times, which can lead us to distorted interpretations about self, others, and how to understand our experiences. Yet, we all have instincts, drives and the right to pursue our own happiness.

Victoria Westbrook

Victoria Westbrook

MFT Trainee

My name is Victoria Westbrook. I am completing a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Palo Alto University. For many of us, admitting we need help is difficult.  I like to meet clients where they are and tailor my approach based on their specific needs and circumstances.

Cassandra Swayzer

Cassandra Swayzer

MFT Trainee

My name is Cassandra. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee. I would describe my therapeutic approach as personable, caring, compassionate, and empathetic.

Tyeshia Brown

Tyeshia Brown

MFT Trainee

I value and use my knowledge of cultural competence and the understanding of cultural diversity and cultural sensitivity in my work. My goal is to give individuals a space to safely process, heal, and work through the challenges that life brings, without judgement.

Chris Belmondo

Chris Belmondo

LMFT #126933

I believe in creating and holding a safe, empathic space for people to be able to share their experiences, ask questions, and get validation for their feelings, as well as learning skills that can lead to a better quality of life.

Bridget McQueen

Bridget McQueen

MFT Trainee

Healing and gaining insight to overcome your challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. However, therapy can also be a relaxing, rewarding, and an uplifting journey. Together, we can transform old beliefs and patterns that hold you back.

Iman Awad

Iman Awad

MFT Trainee

Salam, I am Iman Awad, a bilingual Clinical Counselor Trainee with a unique blend of Arabic heritage and the American experience. As a first-generation American and someone who is legally blind, I bring a rich perspective to counseling.

Mark Pulver

Mark Pulver

MFT Trainee, Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

I’m Mark and currently serve as an MFT Trainee at Earth Circles. I am a warm and empathetic therapist and believe in the power of authentic, trusting, compassionate relationships to help bring healing and growth.

Sara Moss

Sara Moss

AMFT #141374

For the last 17 years, I've had the opportunity to work across a variety of verticals which all had a through line of supporting others during their journey. I recognize that not all individuals take in information the same or heal in the same way.

Samantha Forman

Samantha Forman

AMFT #139159

My name is Samantha. I am a Marriage and Family therapist trainee. I am excited to welcome you to this space whatever your reason for being here may be. Selecting a therapist that you align with is one of the first steps in your healing journey.

Kenichi Takahashi

Kenichi Takahashi

MA, LMFT

#53903

Both body and mind remember negative experiences that occurred in the past. I will assist you to activate your innate ability to heal your psychological wounds. As we explore your experiences, I will also assist you to discover your emotions and beliefs behind the experience. While building resources to reinforce a new positive pattern, you will gradually integrate and transform old patterns of body and mind.

Erin Carnahan

Erin Carnahan

LPCC #9075

I offer a person-centered and integrative approach to therapy, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, family systems and feminist theory, as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Marie Barrett

Marie Barrett

AMFT #138302, APCC #13539

In my work, I am informed by, epigenetic, inter-generational, mind/body, trauma-responsive ideals with a deep commitment to the concept of decolonizing therapy. I work alongside clients from diverse intersectional identities, backgrounds, and locations, respecting and integrating their unique cultural perspectives and experiences.

Alyssa Feldsine

Alyssa Feldsine

MFT Trainee

Healing is a holistic and highly individualized process. In therapy, I invite clients into a safe space to share their wisdom and struggles, allowing us to arrive at goals that work for their unique lives.

Heather Watkins

Heather Watkins

AMFT #101404

I consider you the expert and believe strongly in your innate intelligence and self-healing capacity. My aim is to provide a safe space in which you feel free to express openly, reflect upon the self, unearth the roots of personal pain, shift negative patterns, and adopt positive lifestyle practices.

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