Shining Light Therapy

Shining Light Therapy is a health institution located at 4456 Black Avenue, Pleasanton, California, United States. The institution is led by a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Specializing in trauma, child/adolescent behavior disorders, school/social difficulties, parenting/relationship stress, and anxiety/depression, the therapist is also a Certified Brainspotting Consultant, Registered Play Therapist™, and Advanced Somatic Experiencing Student.

With a background in the integration of faith and clinical psychology, the therapist offers a compassionate and empathetic approach to healing. Using proven techniques, the therapist provides a supportive environment for growth and healing for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns.

Specializing in treating adolescents with anxiety, depression, social problems, self-harm, and LGBTQ concerns, the therapist also works with families to increase strengths, resilience, and regulation. Additionally, the therapist offers faith-based therapy, combining spiritual wisdom with psychological theories and practices to promote emotional and spiritual health.

Through Brainspotting, a powerful treatment method that identifies and releases core sources of emotional pain, clients can experience healing and symptom relief. A FREE 15-minute phone consultation is available to determine if the therapist is the right fit for you, with referrals provided if needed.