Where compassion meets science.

Most practices treat one thing. We look at the whole picture. Our team collaborates across disciplines, so your therapist, behaviorist, and lifestyle medicine practitioner are working from the same understanding of you and your goals. That coordination makes a real difference.

What We Offer

At Thrive, we take a genuinely integrative approach to mental health and wellness. Our team combines clinical therapy, behavioral science, lifestyle medicine, coaching, and educational advocacy so that every person receives coordinated, personalized, and evidence-based support.

We provide support for children, teens, adults, and families throughout the Tri-Valley area and remotely.

Whether you are navigating anxiety, behavioral challenges, life transitions, or a complex diagnosis, our team is dedicated to helping you build a life that truly feels like yours. We aim to provide the tools and guidance necessary to manage these experiences effectively and improve your overall well-being.

  • Lifestyle Medicine is an evidence-based clinical discipline that addresses the root causes of chronic physical and mental health challenges through targeted changes in how we live. At Thrive, Lifestyle Medicine is integrated directly into our clients' care.

    Our Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine practitioner works with clients to build sustainable habits across the six pillars of health, with a particular focus on how these pillars interact with mood, attention, anxiety, and overall quality of life.

    The six pillars:

    • Nutrition: whole-food, brain-supportive eating patterns

    • Physical Activity: movement plans tailored to your life and goals

    • Sleep: optimizing sleep quality and circadian rhythm

    • Stress Management: building emotional resilience and nervous system regulation

    • Social Connection: fostering healthy, supportive relationships

    • Avoidance of Risky Substances: compassionate, evidence-based support

  • Our clinicians provide evidence-based, goal-oriented psychotherapy tailored to each client's unique needs and life circumstances. We specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-informed approaches.

    We work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, generalized worry, OCD, depression, ADHD, and stress-related conditions. Sessions are collaborative and practical,  focused on building real skills and sustainable change, not just talking about problems.

    What we treat:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder and worry

    • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

    • Depression and mood disorders

    • ADHD and attention difficulties

    • Autism and Neuro Divergency 

    • Social anxiety and performance anxiety

    • Stress, burnout, and life transitions

    Our Behavior Support Specialists work with children, teens, and families navigating developmental and behavioral challenges. Using evidence-based approaches including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA), and Positive Behavior Support (PBS), we develop individualized plans that reduce challenging behaviors and build the functional skills that matter most.

    We work across settings, home, school, clinic, and community, and provide caregiver coaching so that strategies are consistent and effective wherever your child is.

    Services include:

    • Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)

    • Individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)

    • Early Start Denver Model (ESDM),  for young children with autism

    • Social skills training

    • Parent and caregiver coaching

  • Our coaching services support individuals who are ready to move forward, whether that means clarifying goals, rebuilding confidence after adversity, or reclaiming a sense of purpose and agency after trauma.

    We offer two distinct coaching tracks:

    Life Coaching:

    Goal-focused support for individuals navigating career transitions, health & wellness, relationship patterns, personal growth, and the day-to-day work of building a meaningful life.

    Trauma-Informed Healing:

    For survivors ready to move from surviving to thriving. This approach centers safety, empowerment, and resilience, helping clients reclaim their narrative and write the next chapter on their own terms.

  • The Thrive Social Club is a structured, welcoming group program for children and adolescents who want to build stronger social connections and develop the skills to navigate the social world with greater confidence.

    Led by our Behaviorists and CBT Specialists, the Social Club uses evidence-based social skills programming delivered in a fun, low-pressure environment. Members practice real-world social skills through collaborative activities, shared experiences, and guided reflection.

    Focus areas include:

    • Initiating and sustaining conversations

    • Understanding social cues and body language

    • Perspective-taking and empathy

    • Joining group activities and building friendships

    • Safe, supported practice of new social behaviors

  • Navigating the school system on behalf of a child with special needs can feel overwhelming, confusing, and often deeply frustrating. Our in-house Educational Advisor brings over 20 years of experience in education, social work, and special education leadership, and a deeply personal understanding of what it means to fight for your child.

    We help families understand their rights, prepare for IEP and 504 meetings, and advocate effectively within the school system, to ensure your child gets the support they are entitled to and the education they deserve.

    Services include:

    • IEP and 504 plan development, review, and support

    • Special education consultation and rights education

    • Meeting preparation and attendance support

    • Collaboration with school teams and multi-disciplinary staff

    • Family empowerment and self-advocacy coaching

  • "Compassionate, and genuinely passionate about what they do."

    Erica

  • "Ana has all the experience you seek in a therapist, she is brilliant and incredibly kind ."

    Brad & Grace

  • "They are our dream team, they gave us the tools & resources we need to support our son with ASD ."

    Jill & Ben