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THE BAY

PSYCHOTHERAPY CENTER

Our expert clinicians are committed to help you on your journey to address challenges and foster positive change in your life. We use science-based therapy personalized to your unique situation.

 

Founded by a Stanford psychologist specializing in OCD and anxiety, and a marriage and family therapist with expertise in couples facing fertility issues, our results-oriented center is dedicated to helping you overcome fears, difficulties, and life transitions.

 

We utilize state-of-the-art therapy modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and more.

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Our team is equipped to provide effective therapy, whether you are looking to work on a specific problem or understand yourself better, to ensure effective and long-lasting changes so you can live mindfully and fully.

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We offer highly specialized individual and couples therapy for a wide variety of psychotherapy specialty areas such as OCD, Anxiety, Stress, Panic, Relationship challenges, and more.

OUR SERVICES

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INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves"

Viktor Frankl

OUR THERAPISTS

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AXEL VALLE, PSYD

Co-founder & Clinic Director
Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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ALINE LITMANOWICZ, LMFT

Co-founder
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

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OUR VALUES

We offer evidence-based, results-oriented psychotherapy that is personalized to your individual goals and unique background, all with a compassionate approach.

We welcome adults and adolescents of all races, ethnicities, national origins, genders, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, disabilities, and other diverse backgrounds.

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Our clinicians strive to help you gain a deep understanding of yourself and effectively navigate life's challenges, creating a more fulfilling and meaningful life. We are dedicated to fostering positive change, helping you get unstuck, and developing the necessary tools and insights to overcome difficulties. Our experienced team of therapists integrates their expertise, empathy, and cultural humility to collaborate with you in your journey to healing.

 

We are also committed to disseminating mental health education and reducing stigma within the community. Our team contributes to the field of psychology by teaching, providing clinical supervision, writing, and participating in projects that make mental health tools more accessible for everyone. 

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