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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FAMILY THERAPY
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PLAY THERAPY
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INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
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COUPLES THERAPY
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FAMILY THERAPY . PLAY THERAPY . 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.
Care rooted in decades of experience
HOW WE CAN HELPWe 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
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Mental health support can make a meaningful difference at any age or stage of life — especially during the difficult seasons we all face.
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.
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Growing up is hard. We're here to help.
Our therapists provide a safe, supportive, and confidential space for teens and pre-teens navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, low self-esteem, eating disorders, substance use, behavioral challenges, gender identity, sexual orientation, acculturation, and more.
Every young person deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported.
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Every child deserves to feel safe, understood, and supported.
Our therapists support children navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, divorce, school transitions, acculturation, and more.
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.
We meet children where they are, while providing parents and caregivers with support along the way.
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Every relationship goes through hard seasons. You don't have to navigate them alone.
Our therapists support couples and partners navigating communication breakdowns, financial conflict, betrayal and trust issues, sexual intimacy concerns, addiction, boundaries, and relationship challenges. Together, we work to reduce conflict, rebuild trust, improve communication, and deepen connection.
All relationship structures and identities are welcome here.
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Every family has a story. We're here to help yours heal.
Our therapists support families navigating blended family dynamics, disconnection, immigrant and refugee experiences, acculturation, cultural identity, substance use, mental health challenges, and generational wounds. Family therapy helps improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen connection.
All families are welcome here, in every form, culture, and configuration.
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Healing together is powerful.
Group therapy offers an affordable, supportive way to connect with others navigating similar experiences. In a small, confidential setting, participants share experiences, gain new perspectives, build supportive connections, and develop strategies for growth with the guidance of a skilled therapist.
Current Group Offerings
We are not currently running any groups, but new groups are added regularly. Check back soon or reach out and we'll let you know when a group that fits your needs becomes available.
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Cost should never be a barrier to healing.
Low-fee spots are currently available with many of our therapists.
Ready to get started? Book a free consultation with our Intake Coordinator. Click the Get Started button at the top of the page or call 925-284-2298.
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BAPTI also has a Mental Health Equity Fund, which allows us to provide some very low-fee subsidized spots for low-income clients who would otherwise not be able to afford high-quality psychotherapy services.
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
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Callie Spevack, AMFT
LGBTQIA+, neurodivergence, school related issues, and anxiety
Kids, teens, adults, families
