Tri-Valley Psychotherapy in Pleasanton, California

09/10/2025

"The Power of Now" is a powerful and transformative book. I love to refer to this quote from the book when challenges in life emerge.

08/09/2025

Are you a professional or have a teenager who struggles with anxiety, trauma, burnout, ADHD, or substance misuse? Please book a free 15-minute discovery call with me through Therapy Den. I look forward to hearing from you!
https://www.therapyden.com/therapist/dr-christine-e-dickson-san-francisco-ca

I help clients take control of their minds rather than dwell on unproductive thoughts and emotions.

07/23/2025

ONLY receive trauma-informed therapy from a professional regulated by a State Board. Psychology Today is a good place to find a professional regulated and supervised by a State Board. This is my California State Board License # PSY20050 for Christine E. Dickson PhD Clinical Psychologist https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/christine-e-dickson-pleasanton-ca/98806

Dr. Christine E. Dickson, Psychologist, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, (925) 521-8785, Recognized by Wikipedia as a 21st-century American psychologist, I have over 25 years of experience blending mindfulness with cognitive-behavioral therapy. My passion is to help you develop greater self-awareness as well....

07/23/2025

Thank you, Pleasanton! You changed my life. Without you, I never would have been able to start a private psychotherapy office. I've always received so much love and support from this community. You trusted me with your pain and secrets, you trusted me with your children and family, coworkers and friends. I am forever grateful to you. My office became fully remote in 2024 and I live in downtown San Francisco now but my love for this town and the people here will stay with me forever. I still have not had the heart to change my business name or website. If telehealth sessions don't annoy you, I am still here for you! You can also follow me on facebook and I promise to post my self-help articles for you.

P.S. I also want to thank Pleasanton library for trusting me to present 6 health and wellness talks, which kickstarted my office in 2011. Tri-Valley Community Television for interviewing me 14 times on their local access channel (someone needs to bring back Tri-Valley Community Television), and for helping to popularize my blog. My blog started with only a handful of views and because of the enthusiasm of this community it has 40,000 views and is read worldwide today! And I NEVER, EVER would have gotten my own Wikipedia Page without you. Last but not least thank you to Valley Care where my son was born in 2012.

07/23/2025

It's crazy watching this video of myself from 2011. I've aged 14 years! However, I still offer exactly the same approach to therapy-- just with more experience and wisdom. But who is this young girl, I can barely remember her? 😀

In 2011, I completed this introductory video about my approach, practice, and theoretical orientation. Not much has changed since then and I continue to help hundreds…

07/23/2025

Testimonial for Dr. Christine E. Dickson PhD Clinical Psychologist ---Prior to COVID, I never worked with children under 12. But what a blessing it has been to also serve children ages 9 - 11 and their families. Kids are the best!

07/23/2025

Dr. Christine E. Dickson, PhD is a California Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience providing therapy to high-achieving adults, adolescents, and families. Her approach blends deep insight with evidence-based strategies to help clients overcome anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationship struggles, and emotional overwhelm.

In addition to therapy, Dr. Dickson offers psychological testing for ADHD, executive functioning, anxiety, depression, and personality patterns—designed to inform treatment planning.

She is widely trusted for her calm presence, strategic thinking, and ability to translate psychological insight into meaningful personal change. Dr. Dickson holds a dual PhD in Clinical and Industrial-Organizational Psychology and provides secure teletherapy throughout California. See trivalleypsychotherapy.com

09/21/2024

Are you wearing "golden handcuffs" at work? 🔗💰 Let me teach you how to unlock them! hashtag hashtag hashtag

“Golden handcuffs” is a term that refers to the financial incentives keeping employees tied to their jobs, even when they’re unhappy, unfulfilled, overworked, and overwhelmed. As …

03/18/2024

My blog reached over 32,000 views today! Initially started to share self-help advice with my clients it has since grown to 100 plus articles and read worldwide in the US, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Panama, Jamaica, most of Europe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Lebanon, Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, Japan, China, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Australia, and New Zealand.

Psychologist, Writer, Life Coach

12/30/2023

Eliminate the Word Worry from your Vocabulary in 2024! Change your words, change your life! Read my blog followed by over 26,000 people worldwide.

“Worry pretends to be necessary but serves no useful purpose.” – Eckhart Tolle If someone asked you, “Do you think worrying will change your situation?” I am sure you would say, “…

10/09/2023

https://christinedickson.com/2022/08/28/7-grounding-techniques-to-calm-the-mind/

Grounding techniques are a set of strategies that can help people cope with difficult emotions, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. These techniques are based on the principle that by focusing…