Business Details
36 Years
experience
Licensed Psychologist in Walnut Creek, CA
With over 30 years of dedicated practice, I provide compassionate psychotherapy for teens, adults, and couples in Walnut Creek, CA. My approach integrates the biopsychosocial model, addressing biological, psychological, and social factors to tailor effective treatment plans. I specialize in resolving anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, and trauma, utilizing evidence-based techniques and mindfulness practices. My training includes a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and postdoctoral fellowships in psychoanalytic therapy. I collaborate with clients to foster resilience, improve relationships, and promote mind-body health.My practice emphasizes confidentiality, ethical care, and personalized strategies for lasting growth. I also offer parenting support and work with teens facing identity and behavioral challenges. My therapy dog, Luna, provides additional comfort during sessions. I prioritize client feedback to refine treatment and ensure meaningful outcomes. My practice has grown through referrals and partnerships with local healthcare providers. I am committed to advancing mental health care through advocacy and professional leadership.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Therapy
Teen Counseling
Parenting Support
Trauma Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Management
Behavioral Therapy
Mindfulness Practices
Family Systems Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of experience in clinical psychology with a biopsychosocial approach.
- Our therapy integrates mindfulness and evidence-based techniques for lasting mental health improvements.
- We specialize in resolving complex issues like trauma, addiction, and adolescent behavioral challenges.
- Our practice includes parenting support and tailored strategies for high-achieving teens.
- We collaborate with clients to ensure personalized, ethical, and results-driven care.
What people say
Life-changing insights
Compassionate approach
Effective therapy techniques
Supportive environment
Tailored treatment plans
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Personalized psychotherapy sessions address anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem issues. Using evidence-based techniques, I help clients develop coping strategies, improve emotional resilience, and achieve long-term mental health improvements. Sessions focus on fostering self-awareness and promoting mind-body wellness through a collaborative, client-centered approach.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy focuses on enhancing communication, rebuilding trust, and resolving conflicts. I work with partners to address intimacy issues, navigate life transitions, and strengthen emotional connections. Techniques include active listening exercises, conflict resolution strategies, and fostering mutual understanding to improve relationship satisfaction and stability.
Teen Counseling
Specialized counseling for teens dealing with identity struggles, academic stress, and behavioral challenges. I provide a safe space to explore emotions, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and improve parent-teen communication. Therapy addresses issues like anxiety, peer pressure, and self-harm while supporting academic and social success through tailored interventions.
Parenting Support
Parenting support offers strategies to manage challenging behaviors, enhance family dynamics, and foster child development. I help parents navigate issues like discipline, communication, and adolescent transitions. Sessions focus on reducing family conflict, improving emotional regulation, and creating a supportive home environment for children and teens.
Trauma Counseling
Trauma counseling addresses the impact of past experiences, including abuse, loss, or accidents. I use trauma-informed approaches to process painful memories, reduce symptoms like flashbacks, and rebuild emotional stability. Techniques include grounding exercises, cognitive restructuring, and fostering resilience to restore clients' sense of safety and control.
People
Dr. Karyn Goldberg-Boltz
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Karyn Goldberg-Boltz has 30 years of experience in clinical psychology, specializing in teens, adults, and couples. She holds a Ph.D. from California School of Professional Psychology and completed postdoctoral training at Reiss-Davis Child Study Center. Her work focuses on trauma, anxiety, and family systems, emphasizing ethical, client-centered care.
Questions
What types of clients do you work with?
I specialize in teens, adults, and couples facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and behavioral challenges. My practice also supports parenting and family dynamics.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I integrate biopsychosocial assessments, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and family systems theory to create personalized treatment plans for lasting mental health improvements.
Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?
Yes, I provide both in-person and virtual psychotherapy options to accommodate client preferences and ensure accessible care.
How long are therapy sessions?
Sessions typically last 50 minutes, with initial evaluations possibly requiring additional time to assess client needs and develop treatment goals.
What is your cancellation policy?
Details about session fees, cancellations, and office policies are available upon request during initial contact with my practice.
Do you accept insurance?
I operate as a private pay provider; however, I can provide documentation for potential out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Please inquire for specific details.
Reviews (3)
Linda Dubins
Sep 07, 2021
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Dr. Goldberg-Boltz is a Clinical Psychologist extraordinaire. As a practicing physician, spouse and mother, I have encountered my share of Psychiatrists and Psychologists and other therapists over the decades both professionally and personally. Dr. G-B surpasses them all by leaps and bounds on multiple accounts. She has unsurpassed listening, analytic and communication skills, and she knows when and how to give compassionate feedback. She expresses profound empathy knowing when to move from the intellectual level to the psychological and emotional. In an extremely safe and caring environment, she
WeightinGramsss
Jul 21, 2021
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She honestly cares about me not only as a patient but as an individual person. Ive been with her for years now and being that she was the first therapist I ever went to really cements how good she is
Lisa Fitch
Jan 30, 2021
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Karyn Goldberg-Boltz, Ph.D is an amazing healer/therapist who is very intuitive and I feel that I have been blessed to have found such an intelligent, grounding, and healing therapist. I highly recommend her.
