SERVING THE BAY AREA SINCE 1993
Healing is always possible.
In-person therapy in Lafayette, CA · Teletherapy throughout all of California.
Welcoming everyone with compassion, cultural humility, and care.
You don't have to do it alone.
30 +
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1993
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LAFAYETTE
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CALIFORNIA
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INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
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COUPLES THERAPY
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LAFAYETTE . CALIFORNIA . INDIVIDUAL THERAPY . COUPLES THERAPY .
Three decades of compassionate care.
Our Story
“Healing is not a luxury— it is a human right.”
Founded in 1993, BAPTI has spent over 30 years providing affordable, culturally responsive mental health care to the East Bay and beyond. What began as a single practice has grown into a team of dedicated clinicians.
We are committed to meeting every person where they are— in person in Lafayette, or via teletherapy anywhere in California.
We welcome individuals, couples, families, teens, and children of all cultural backgrounds, genders, and sexual orientations. Our therapists bring compassion, authenticity, and respect to every session — and sliding scale fees are available based on financial need.
We can help with: Acculturation · Addiction · Anxiety · Body Image · Children & Adolescents · Chronic Pain · Depression · Eating Disorders · Emotional Regulation · Family Dynamics · Gender Identity · Grief & Loss · Life Transitions · Men's Issues · Parenting · Perinatal Mood · Relationships & Intimacy · Resilience · Self-Esteem · Sexuality · Sleep · Spirituality · Trauma · Women's Issues · And more
Care rooted in decades of experience
HOW WE CAN HELP-
Mental health support can make a meaningful difference at any stage of life — especially during the difficult seasons we all face.
Whether you're a young adult navigating new responsibilities, a parent raising children, someone moving through midlife, or coping with the challenges that come with aging — a compassionate, well-trained therapist can help you overcome obstacles and move toward the life you want.
You don't have to carry it alone. Just taking the first step into therapy can help you feel less isolated and more hopeful.
We support people working through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationship stress, emotional reactivity, parenting challenges, body image, gender identity, sexual orientation, acculturation, low self-esteem, and much more.
Our therapists offer in-person sessions at our Lafayette, CA office and teletherapy throughout California.
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Cost should never be a barrier to healing.
At BAPTI, we believe everyone deserves access to quality mental health care. Through our Mental Health Equity Fund, we offer sliding scale fees as low as $25 per session for qualified clients on a short-term basis.
Brief therapy is proven effective for a wide range of challenges — including anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, relationship stress, work pressures, feeling stuck, and more. Sometimes a few focused sessions is all it takes to start feeling like yourself again.
Low-fee spots are currently available with many of our therapists.
Ready to get started? Book a free consultation with our Intake Coordinator — simply click the Get Started button at the top of the page or call us at 925-284-2298.
We offer in-person sessions at our Lafayette, CA office and teletherapy throughout California.
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Growing up is hard. We're here to help.
Young people face more pressure today than ever before — at home, at school, and in their relationships. Mental health support during these formative years can make a lasting difference.
At BAPTI, our therapists create a safe, supportive, and completely confidential space where teens and pre-teens of all backgrounds feel comfortable opening up and building the skills they need to thrive.
We support young people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, low self-esteem, eating disorders, substance use, behavior challenges, questions about gender identity or sexual orientation, acculturation, and much more.
Every young person deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported.
Our therapists offer in-person sessions at our Lafayette, CA office and teletherapy throughout California.
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Every child deserves to feel safe, understood, and supported.
Childhood comes with its own set of challenges — and sometimes children and their caregivers need a little extra support to get through them. Whether your family is navigating a difficult season or your child has been struggling for a while, we're here to help.
Our therapists work in a safe, warm, and completely confidential environment where children of all ages and backgrounds can begin to heal. We support children working through anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, divorce, a new school, acculturation, and much more.
We meet children where they are.
Younger children often don't have the words for what they're feeling — and that's okay. Our therapists use therapeutic play and art to help young ones express what's on their heart in ways that feel natural and safe.
Older children may use a blend of conversation, play, and expressive arts to open up at their own pace.
Support for caregivers too.
Parenting is one of the hardest jobs there is. Our caregiver-therapist meetings give parents and caregivers a dedicated space to develop strategies that work, reduce stress, and feel more confident and supported in their role.
Our therapists offer in-person sessions at our Lafayette, CA office and teletherapy throughout California.
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Here's the rewrite:
Every relationship goes through hard seasons. You don't have to navigate them alone.
Whether you're dating, engaged, married, partnered, navigating a parent-child relationship, or part of a polyamorous partnership — all relationships take work, and sometimes that work is best done with support.
At BAPTI, our therapists provide a safe, judgment-free, and completely confidential space where all relationship structures and identities are welcomed and respected.
Together with your therapist, you'll work toward the goals that matter most to you — whether that's reducing conflict, rebuilding trust, improving communication, deepening connection, or simply finding more ease and satisfaction in your relationship.
We support couples and partners working through:
Communication breakdowns
Financial stress and conflict
Betrayal and trust issues
Sexual intimacy concerns
Addiction and its impact on relationships
Respect and boundary challenges
And much more
All relationship structures are welcome here. BAPTI is an affirming, inclusive practice that celebrates the full spectrum of how people love and connect.
Our therapists offer in-person sessions at our Lafayette, CA office and teletherapy throughout California.
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Every family has a story. We're here to help yours heal.
Family relationships can be some of the most rewarding — and the most complex — of our lives. When tension, disconnection, or conflict takes hold, it can affect every person in the household. You don't have to figure it out alone.
At BAPTI, our therapists create a safe, supportive, and completely confidential space where every family member feels heard, respected, and understood — regardless of background, culture, or family structure.
Family therapy is a place where everyone gets a voice.
With the guidance of a skilled therapist, families can improve communication, resolve long-standing conflicts, and find ways to better meet each other's needs — together.
We support families navigating:
Blended family dynamics
Disconnection and distance between family members
Immigrant and refugee family experiences
Acculturation and cultural identity challenges
Substance use and its impact on the family
Mental health challenges within the family system
Family secrets, unresolved grudges, and generational wounds
And much more
All families are welcome here — in every form, culture, and configuration.
Our therapists offer in-person sessions at our Lafayette, CA office and teletherapy throughout California.
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Healing together is powerful.
Group therapy is one of the most affordable and effective forms of mental health support available. In a small, confidential group setting, participants and a skilled facilitator come together to share, listen, and grow — and often discover that they are far from alone in what they are experiencing.
Why group therapy works:
You'll find your people. Groups create genuine support networks where members show up for each other in ways that go beyond the therapy room.
New perspectives change everything. Hearing how others navigate similar challenges opens doors you didn't know existed — and gives you real strategies to try in your own life.
Shared experience heals. There is something profoundly relieving about saying what you've been carrying and having someone else say "me too."
Current Group Offerings
We are not currently running any groups — but new groups are added regularly. Check back soon or reach out to us directly and we'll let you know when a group that fits your needs becomes available.
925-284-2298
Meet our therapists
Meet Our Therapists
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Emily Bruce, AMFT
Anxiety, Stress, Cultural Identity, Parenting, Life Transitions
Teens, Adults, Couples, Families
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Hanna Schultheis-Gerry, AMFT
Life transitions, Grief, Trauma, Neurodivergence
Children, Teens, Adults, Couples, Families
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Erika Lonergan, AMFT, APCC
Childhood Trauma, Family Dynamics, Parenting, Transitions
Teens, Adults, Families
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Rachel Coen, AMFT, APCC
LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergence, Disability & Chronic Health Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Transitions
Teens, Adults, Couples
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Jess Garman, ASW
Trauma (including EMDR), LGBTQ+, New Parents and Women in the Postpartum Stage
Children (6+), Teens, Adults, Couples, Families
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Abby Shah, AMFT
Life Transitions, Women’s Issues, Maternal Mental Health, Grief
Teens, Adults, Couples, Families
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Ros Wyatt, AMFT
Life transitions, Women’s Issues, Anxiety, Depression
Children, Teens, Adults, Couples, Families
