PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES FOR ADULTS, YOUTH, AND PARENTS
Creating change that lasts beyond therapy.
HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT…
“It’s hard to believe I’m enough just as I am.”
“I’m here because I want things to get better for them and for us as a family.”
“I know what I should do, but I can’t seem to make myself do it.”
"I want to learn how to be the parent they need me to be."
If you have nodded along with any of these, you’re not alone.
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evidenced-based Therapy
Transformation through Connection
Even in the midst of struggle, you deserve moments of peace, spaciousness, and the quiet reminder that ease is possible. This is therapy grounded in science, with thoughtful guidance to foster personal clarity and meaningful change. All it takes is a 15 minute free consultation to talk through your asks and get started in creating change.
Maybe you feel numb, like you’re watching your life happen from the outside or your child seems constantly on edge—worried about things that don’t seem big to you. If you are feeling helpless in the midst of struggle, even in moments that should feel safe, you are allowed support.
If you're ready to take the step towards self-discovery, uncovering resilience and navigate complex challenge, I'm here as your partner—every step of the way. Together, we’ll work toward long-term growth, healing, and connection that transform your life for the better.
SERVICES TO HELP YOU THRIVE
The right insight and wisdom can help you make sense of it all.
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ADULTS
Partnering with you in high level work to create a pathway to healing and thriving in your own life. With skillful guidance and knowledge of psychological, and body-based strategies, I help my clients reconnect with their own emotions, bodies, and life in a way that restores a sense of balance empowerment.
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YOUTH & PARENT/CHILD
Searching for an experienced child psychologist to support your child's wellbeing? I’ll help your child feel understood, capable, and supported to make positive changes in the relationship with themselves and with their loved ones. Let's work together to make things better your child- and you.
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PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION
Seeking a sharp, grounded voice in the field? Whether you're a clinician, allied professional, or simply curious to deepen your lens, I offer insightful, evidence-based consultation that bridges nuance with clarity. Reach out today—let’s think together.
Hi, I’m Dr. Brett Gaynor, and I want you to experience growth that lasts beyond therapy.
I’m Dr. Brett Gaynor, a clinical psychologist in Berkeley and Walnut Creek, California dedicated to helping youth, their parents, and adults experience meaningful change through authentic connection.
I center therapy on deep, lasting transformation, offering expert guidance in a safe, trusting environment where individuals can uncover their inner strength, navigate challenges, and begin their path towards increased resilience. I’m not here just to listen—I’m attuned to what’s beneath the surface, reading between the lines to understand your unique needs and concerns.
Whether you’re an overwhelmed parent seeking support with your child, or an individual looking to make sense of current conflicts or past traumas, my role is to guide you with compassion and expertise.
Whether through one-on-one work or by strengthening the relationship between parent and child together, my goal is to ground and partner with you in order to achieve to desired growth that lasts beyond therapy. When you recognize your agency for change as the protagonist of your own story, you cultivate the power to create positive change outside of sessions.
The Meaning Behind My Practice Name# Selah Vie Therapy # | Pause to see life whole—past, present, and what’s possible—and begin to heal.
The Meaning Behind My Practice Name# C'est La Vie # | Selah Vie is a nod to C'est la vie, meaning this is life in French. Life unfolds with joy and struggle; such is this life. And with that, is also a nod to my passion for travel.
The Meaning Behind My Practice Name# Selah # | Selah—pause to consider where you've been and where you’re going.
The Gentle Rebuild: Posting for growth
You deserve more than surface-level therapy
You deserve someone who actually gets you, listens between the lines, and partners with you for real, lasting change. At Selah Vie Therapy, I offer compassionate, evidence-based care for you or your child, using a trauma-informed, attachment-centered approach (plus a sense of humor and playfulness, because healing is serious work—but it doesn't have to feel heavy all the time). Let's rebuild, reconnect, and maybe even breathe a little easier together.