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Welcome!

Barbara J Kessell, PhD

California Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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I am gentle, fun, and non-judgmental by nature. I am passionate about exploring the brain/body connection to help understand our physiological responses to stress. I am an empathic listener and a collaborative partner. I create a supportive space where you can feel accepted and safe sharing your thoughts and feelings.

About Me

I work with patients who may be struggling with a mental health condition, substance use disorder (SUD), or both. Treatment is most effective when an integrated approach is used to address both conditions simultaneously. I use a bio-psycho-social approach to foster change by helping identify thought processes and how they influence behaviors, and build strategies to increase stress tolerance.

Education

I earned Doctorate and Master's degrees in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, San Francisco.

Areas of Expertise

  • Addiction

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Relationship Stress

  • Work Stress

  • Personality Disorders​

  • Dual Diagnosis

  • Coping Skills

(Remote Appointments Only)

Hours

Tuesdays: 4:00pm - 7:00pm

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Fridays: 2:00pm - 7:00pm

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Saturdays: 9:00am - 11:00am

Fees 

$200 per session​

(I am cash pay, but can provide a superbill for clients who want to seek insurance reimbursement.)

Contact

(415) 940-7231

​bjkessell@outlook.com 

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