Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Therapy Solutions
At Piedmont Psychotherapy, we believe therapy is a profound investment of time and trust. Our practice focuses on creating a safe space for teens and adults to explore emotional challenges, identify limiting patterns, and cultivate meaningful personal growth. With over two decades of experience, our clinicians specialize in perinatal mental health, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches. We prioritize client autonomy, offering tailored support for individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and relationship dynamics.Our team of licensed professionals maintains rigorous ethical standards while fostering collaborative relationships that empower clients to articulate their needs and envision transformative possibilities. We recognize therapy's vulnerability and strive to make this process accessible through transparent communication and flexible scheduling options.
Services
Psychotherapy Services
Clinical Supervision
Consultation
Peri-Partum Support
Emotional First Aid
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized perinatal mental health support for new and expecting parents
- Our clinicians maintain active licensure and participate in ongoing professional development
- We provide trauma-informed care with evidence-based therapeutic approaches
- Our practice emphasizes client-centered treatment planning and collaborative goal setting
- We offer flexible scheduling options to accommodate diverse client needs
Services
Psychotherapy Services
Our psychotherapy services provide individualized mental health treatment for teens and adults. Through evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic techniques, we help clients address anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. Sessions focus on developing coping strategies, improving self-awareness, and fostering emotional resilience. Our therapists maintain strict confidentiality while creating a supportive environment for personal growth and healing.
Clinical Supervision
We offer clinical supervision for mental health professionals seeking licensure and skill development. Our experienced supervisors provide guidance on ethical practice, treatment planning, and complex case management. This structured mentorship helps clinicians refine their therapeutic approaches while meeting state licensing requirements. Supervision sessions emphasize professional growth, cultural competence, and maintaining therapeutic boundaries in clinical practice.
Peri-Partum Support
Specialized mental health support for women during pregnancy and postpartum periods. Our therapists address perinatal mood disorders, birth trauma, and adjustment challenges through compassionate, evidence-based care. We help clients navigate hormonal changes, parenting stressors, and emotional transitions during this critical life phase. Services include individual therapy, psychoeducation, and community resource referrals to support maternal well-being.
People
Jen Valera
LCSW
Jen Valera is a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in mental health therapy. She specializes in trauma-informed care and perinatal mental health, maintaining active supervision of emerging clinicians while providing direct client services.
Eliza Liittschwager
MSW
Eliza Liittschwager is a master's level social worker with expertise in adolescent mental health and family systems therapy. She collaborates with community organizations to provide comprehensive care for young clients and their support networks.
Eleanor Wohlfeiler
MFT
Eleanor Wohlfeiler is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in couples counseling and relationship dynamics. With extensive experience in private practice, she helps clients develop healthier communication patterns and conflict resolution strategies.
Questions
What therapy approaches do you use?
We employ evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and trauma-informed care tailored to each client's specific needs.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider and provide documentation for potential insurance reimbursement. Please check your mental health benefits with your provider.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact us at 510.292.6385 to discuss availability and complete our initial client intake process before scheduling your first session.
What mental health specialties do you offer?
Our clinicians specialize in perinatal mental health, trauma recovery, anxiety disorders, depression treatment, and relationship counseling for individuals and couples.
