Caree Brown Psychotherapy - Walnut Creek, California

Sophie

Caree is an incredibly compassionate therapist who always approaches my challenges with understanding. She takes the time to see things from my perspective and then gently guides me to consider other angles. This has helped me respond more logically to situations rather than relying solely on my emotions.
As a parent, I used to focus so much on fixing problems—like grades and challenges—that I lost sight of the emotional connection with my daughter. Caree helped me see that being present, offering praise, hugs, and showing love are just as important as solving issues. Her guidance reminded me to balance finding solutions with being compassionate and nurturing.

Joel Hernandez

I had sought normal therapy from Kaiser and had a few sessions with only feeling like an open wallet. I decided to look for a therapist that is caring and enthusiastic to help make a change in my life. I came in with a notepad ready to accomplish goals/tasks set by Caree Brown. Why so? From the first phone call you could feel the energy. I hope this post helps others in giving Caree Brown to do that same as she did in my life.

Eileen Tutt

Caree has helped my husband and I during a very difficult time in our marriage, and she has done so with compassion, patience and persistence. Caree provided specific tools to help with effective communication and homework designed to help us understand and empathize with each other.

Dino Bertoli

Caree was instrumental in helping me through a difficult time in my life and improving myself. She is so caring and thoughtful which made it easy to share my emotions. Caree always had a helpful perspective to share and lots of encouragement. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking counseling!

Beth Siegel

I first met Caree more than 20 years ago when my first marriage was falling apart. She was kind, supportive, insightful, and non-judgmental while still holding me accountable when necessary. She was a tremendous help to me as I ended my first marriage and started navigating single parenthood. I left California in 2007, and frankly, Caree was on the very short list of things I missed after relocating.

Fast forward to late 2021, when I found myself again in crisis. I struggled to find competent therapy in my small town, especially with practioners who were at least my own age and could actually relate to medical and other issues impacting my life and my second marriage. A friend suggested I see her Oregon therapist via telemedicine from my home in Alaska. That made me think - was Caree still in practice? Would she see me through online tech?

She was and she does. For the last 2 years, Caree has been my rock and my guide, my advisor, and my sympathetic ear...all through the miracle of WhatsApp. She has helped me to focus on what I can fix, and to accept what I cannot, as I navigate my own cancer diagnosis and my husband's declining health. And she still holds me accountable whenever I want to rationalize my own contributions to interpersonal conflict.

If you're looking for a therapist with exceptional skill, unlimited compassion, and incisive advice, I highly recommend this incredible woman to help you through any struggle.

Vera Lissfeld

I am very pleased to endorse the detailed and supportive reviews of Caree Brown, because it is THE reason I contacted her a few months back.
It was a first experience for me, and in hindsight, I should have searched for her help years ago.
Her peaceful kind way opens the door to conversation immediately, I feel comfortable and relaxed to share my story.
Her a gift to skillfully listen finds points to examine more thoroughly, offering ways to rethink, and practice change on a daily basis.
It works so don’t wait.
Maybe Caree's skillful analysis can help you as well.

Rachel (Rae)

I see Caree as needed, whenever something comes up in my life that I want to speak through with someone kind and understanding. She helps me change my perspective, identify action plans, and most importantly, helps me live a better life.

I also highly recommend her for relationship counseling, whether with a significant other, parent, or sibling. If you're in the midst of a defining argument with someone you deeply care for, Caree can help the two of you find a path forward.

Chuck

I finally contacted Caree after felling into a deep dark space. In my first session, I unloaded everything I had held inside. She calmed me, taught me a few techniques and I immediately felt a relief. I'm not saying I won't be reaching out to her in the future and that I'm suddenly "fixed". What I'm saying is she helped me work though what I needed to in the moment and I feel good knowing she's there should I need to contact her in the future.