San Ramon Therapist
Anxiety, Depression, Couples & Teen Therapy
San Ramon is one of the most put-together cities in the Bay Area - and that's exactly why so many people here struggle quietly
San Ramon has excellent schools, strong careers, and beautiful neighborhoods. It also has a lot of people who are exhausted, anxious, disconnected from their partners, or quietly carrying more than anyone around them realizes. The pressure to maintain a high-functioning life in a high-achieving community is its own kind of weight, and it doesn’t leave much room to admit when something isn’t working. BalanceHour serves San Ramon residents through secure, flexible telehealth sessions from wherever you are, with in-person access available at our Dublin office, just 15 minutes away on I-680.
You're juggling a demanding career and a full household — and there's no version of that where you come first
Between work deadlines, your kids' schedules, your relationship, and everything else on your plate, you're running on whatever is left over. You're not falling apart. You're just never really okay either.
Your teenager seems fine on the surface, but you can tell something has shifted
They're keeping up at school and staying busy. But they've pulled away, they're irritable, or there's a heaviness to them that wasn't there before. Teen therapy in San Ramon gives them a space that isn't home and isn't school.
You and your partner aren't fighting all the time. You've just stopped really connecting
It's not dramatic. It's quieter than that. You're both busy, both trying, and somehow still ending up on opposite sides of the same distance. Couples therapy in San Ramon can help you find your way back to each other.
Depression doesn't always look like falling apart. Sometimes it just looks like being tired all the time
You're functional. You show up. But everything takes more effort than it used to, and the things that used to matter don't seem to land anymore. Depression therapy in San Ramon can help you understand what's underneath that and start to feel like yourself again.
You've been anxious for so long you've forgotten what it feels like to not be
The worry is constant, about your kids, your career, your relationship, things that haven't happened yet. It doesn't stop when the day ends. Anxiety therapy in San Ramon helps you interrupt that cycle instead of just managing it.
Ways we can help
San Ramon teens, families, professionals, and couples come to BalanceHour for different reasons, but what they share is the sense that they’ve been managing on their own for too long. Whether you’re looking for anxiety therapy, depression therapy, couples therapy, or teen therapy in San Ramon, the work is grounded, evidence-based, and built around your actual life and what you’re actually carrying.
Anxiety Therapy in San Ramon
Anxiety in San Ramon often doesn’t look like panic. It looks like someone who is highly capable, always prepared, and quietly exhausted by the effort of staying ahead of everything. Anxiety therapy at BalanceHour helps San Ramon residents understand the patterns driving that cycle and build a different relationship with worry using CBT and EFT. Available via telehealth from anywhere in San Ramon or in-person at our Dublin office 15 minutes away.
Couples Therapy in San Ramon
When two busy people share a life together, it’s easy to stay in motion without ever really staying connected. Couples therapy in San Ramon at BalanceHour uses Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help partners understand what’s driving the distance and rebuild genuine closeness, not just better communication tactics. Whether you’re looking for couples therapy or therapy for couples in San Ramon, we work with both of you without taking sides. Available via telehealth or in-person at our Dublin office.
EMDR Therapy in San Ramon
Some things are hard to reach through talking alone. EMDR is a research-supported therapy that works directly with how your nervous system holds onto difficult experiences, whether that’s past trauma, chronic stress, or patterns that keep showing up no matter how much insight you already have. Available to San Ramon clients via telehealth or in-person at our nearby Dublin office.
Depression Therapy in San Ramon
Depression in a high-achieving community often goes unrecognized because it doesn’t fit the image. You might be succeeding by every external measure while privately feeling numb, disconnected, or like you’re just going through the motions. Depression therapy at BalanceHour helps San Ramon residents understand what’s beneath the surface and find a path forward using CBT and EMDR. Available via telehealth from anywhere in San Ramon or in-person at our Dublin office.
Teen Therapy in San Ramon
Growing up in San Ramon means growing up with high expectations, academically, socially, and at home. San Ramon teens are navigating more pressure than most adults realize, and they’re often doing it without a space that genuinely belongs to them. Our teen therapy gives adolescents 12 and up a private, judgment-free place to talk about what’s actually going on, not what they think you want to hear. Available via telehealth for San Ramon families, with in-person sessions at our Dublin office just 15 minutes away.
Anger Management Therapy in San Ramon
Anger that feels out of control is usually protecting something underneath it, whether that’s fear, hurt, or years of pressure that never had anywhere to go. Our anger management therapy helps San Ramon clients understand what’s driving the reaction and respond in ways that don’t damage the relationships and the life they’ve worked hard to build. Available via telehealth statewide.
A therapy practice built for the way San Ramon families and professionals actually live
San Ramon is a community built around achievement. Strong schools, stable careers, well-kept homes, and a standard of living that most people work incredibly hard to maintain. What that picture doesn’t always show is the cost. Many of the clients we work with from San Ramon are doing everything right on paper while privately navigating anxiety, depression, relationship strain, or the exhaustion of being the person everyone else depends on. BalanceHour was built for exactly that: for people who are high-functioning and genuinely struggling at the same time.
Dr. Timothy J. Nguyen is a licensed psychologist (PSY35954), a licensed therapist (LCSW101591), and an ICEEFT-trained EFT couples specialist with the practice. Our approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and built around you as a person, not a diagnosis. Therapy at BalanceHour is designed to feel like a real conversation in a space where you don’t have to manage how you come across or worry about being judged for what you’re carrying. We adapt to how you think, what matters to you, and what meaningful change actually looks like in your life.
San Ramon carries a particular kind of pressure that is easy to underestimate from the outside. It’s a community of parents who want to give their kids every advantage, professionals who have built a career on not dropping the ball, and couples who love each other but haven’t had a real conversation in months. Many of the people we work with are past the point of keeping things sustainable, and they’re ready to do something different.
From the neighborhoods around Bishop Ranch to the quieter streets near Bollinger Canyon and Gale Ranch, San Ramon is a place where life looks good from the outside and moves fast on the inside. Therapy creates something the Tri-Valley rarely offers: a consistent, protected hour that belongs entirely to you. A place to slow down, understand your patterns, and start building something that doesn’t require running on empty to maintain.
Dr. Timothy J. Nguyen, Psy.D., LCSW
Licensed Psychologist · ICEEFT Trained EFT Couples Therapist · ICF PCC Credentialed Coach
Trusted by individuals and couples across the Bay Area
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ICEEFT Trained EFT Couples Therapist
ICF PCC Credentialed Coach
Licensed Psychologist
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Experiences from clients across the Tri-Valley
While our office is in Dublin, many of our clients come to us from San Ramon and across the Bay Area via telehealth or the short drive on I-680
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Serving San Ramon & the Tri-Valley
In-person sessions at our Dublin, CA office, conveniently located 15 minutes from San Ramon via I-680. Telehealth available throughout California.
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(408) 337-2544
Email Us
info@balancehour.com
Mailing Address
BalanceHour Therapy
11501 Dublin Blvd STE 200, Dublin, CA 94568
Days of Operation
Monday – Saturday
- Serving: San Ramon · Dublin · Pleasanton · San Jose · Danville · Livermore · Castro Valley · Walnut Creek · Fremont
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer therapy in San Ramon, CA?
Yes. BalanceHour offers individual therapy, couples therapy, teen therapy, anxiety therapy, and depression therapy for San Ramon residents via secure telehealth. In-person sessions are available at our Dublin, CA office approximately 15 minutes from San Ramon on I-680.
How far is your Dublin office from San Ramon?
Our office at 11501 Dublin Blvd STE 200, Dublin, CA 94568 is approximately 15 minutes from San Ramon via I-680, an easy drive for most San Ramon residents
Do you offer couples therapy in San Ramon?
Yes. We work with couples at all stages, from early disconnection to long-standing conflict or considering separation. Our couples therapy in San Ramon, often scheduled through through telehealth, draws from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), one of the most research-supported approaches for rebuilding trust, communication, and closeness. Sessions are available in person at our Dublin office and virtually throughout California.
Do you offer anger management therapy in San Ramon?
Yes. Our anger management therapy helps San Ramon clients understand what’s driving reactive patterns and build responses that protect their relationships and wellbeing. Available via telehealth statewide.
Is there a teen therapist in San Ramon accepting new clients?
BalanceHour is currently accepting new teen clients (ages 12+) in San Ramon. All teen therapy sessions are available via telehealth, with in-person options at our nearby Dublin office. Contact us to check current availability.
Do you offer anxiety therapy in San Ramon?
Yes. Anxiety therapy is one of our most common services for San Ramon clients. We use CBT and EFT, both evidence-based approaches, available via telehealth or in-person at our Dublin office.
Do you offer depression therapy in San Ramon?
Yes. Depression therapy at BalanceHour uses CBT and EMDR to help clients understand what’s underneath and build a genuine path forward. Available via telehealth for San Ramon residents or in-person at our Dublin office.
Do you offer cognitive behavioral therapy in San Ramon?
Yes. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the core approaches our therapists use for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. CBT helps you identify the thought patterns and behaviors keeping you stuck and develop practical tools to shift them. It can be used on its own or integrated with other modalities depending on what works best for you.
How do I find the best therapist in San Ramon?
The most important factor is fit, finding someone whose approach, style, and availability align with what you need. We offer a free 10-minute consultation so you can get a sense of whether BalanceHour is the right match before committing.
Our practice is led by Dr. Timothy J. Nguyen, a Licensed Psychologist with advanced training in EFT couples therapy (ICEEFT trained) and professional coaching (ICF PCC credentialed). We combine clinical depth with a warm, non-judgmental approach and we specifically serve the San Ramon area because we understand the pressures that come with this community. We’re not a general directory or a large group practice.
Can I do telehealth therapy if I live in San Ramon?
Yes. Most of our San Ramon clients see us via telehealth from home or their office. Sessions are conducted over a secure video platform and are available Monday through Saturday.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
We are currently accepting new clients, and most first appointments are available within 7 business days of reaching out. Availability may vary slightly depending on scheduling needs and whether you are seeking individual therapy, couples therapy, or coaching.
Do you take insurance?
BalanceHour Therapy is a private pay practice and does not bill insurance directly. However, we provide superbills after each session that you can submit to your insurance provider for possible out-of-network reimbursement depending on your plan and benefits.
Ready to take the first step?
It starts with a free 10-minute call. No commitment, no pressure. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or looking for teen therapy in San Ramon, we’ll help you understand your options and find support that actually fits your life.
In addition to our Dublin office, BalanceHour Therapy serves clients throughout the Tri-Valley including Pleasanton, San Ramon, Danville, Castro Valley and Livermore, as well as virtually across California.