About Anita | East Bay Therapist in Orinda, CA
Your Search for the Right-Fit Therapist
You’ve read the books, pushed through, and kept everything together. On the outside, life may look fine, but inside you feel tired, anxious, or disconnected, with a feeling that something isn’t quite right.
If you’re searching for a therapist in Orinda, CA who understands your experience, you’re in the right place. Finding the right fit can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re carrying so much. You don’t have to sort through it alone.
I hope this page gives you a clear sense of who I am and what it would be like to work together.
Meet Anita
Relational, Integrative Therapist in Orinda, CA
Hi, I'm Anita, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and the founder of Bountiful Health, a boutique psychotherapy practice in Orinda serving the East Bay.
Becoming a therapist wasn't a decision I arrived at so much as something I grew into. I've always been drawn to the deeper current beneath the surface of things: what shapes us, what we carry, and why certain patterns feel so hard to change, even when we can see them clearly. That curiosity eventually became a calling.
My own experience in therapy is woven into all of it. Being truly seen and supported during some of the most difficult periods of my life shifted something in me I hadn't expected. It showed me what was possible when someone holds space for you with real presence and care, and it made me want to offer that same experience to others.
Growing up, moving between countries and cultures further shaped that foundation. Living between worlds deepened my respect for complexity, identity, and the many ways people learn to belong. It taught me to stay curious rather than certain, and to hold space for experiences that don't fit neatly into labels or timelines. That perspective continues to inform everything about how I listen and show up.
Outside of the therapy room, I'm a wife and mother of two adult daughters. Watching them navigate their own paths into adulthood has only deepened my appreciation for the complexity of growth and the courage it takes to become yourself. Travel has always been a source of renewal for me, whether returning to familiar places or finding myself somewhere entirely new. There is something about being in an unfamiliar place that invites a particular kind of openness, and I think that same quality, a willingness to not yet know, is at the heart of good therapy too.
What I've come to believe, after sitting with people in this work, is that the most meaningful therapy happens when people feel deeply understood, not rushed, analyzed, or treated like a problem to be solved. I value presence, honesty, and an attuned kind of attention that allows you to gradually reconnect with parts of yourself you may have set aside.
That's the heart of why I do this work. There is something deeply meaningful about sitting with someone as they begin to understand themselves more clearly, loosen the grip of old patterns, and move through life with greater self-compassion. It's work I feel called to, and after all these years, it still moves me.
I tend to work with people who are thoughtful, capable, and often carry a lot: people who may appear steady on the outside while feeling unfulfilled, disconnected, or unsettled within. Many are reflective, growth-minded individuals who sense there is more to life than simply holding everything together, and who long to feel more grounded, self-compassionate, and at ease within themselves. If that resonates, I'd love to connect.
What I Help With
Many of the people I work with are navigating:
Anxiety and overthinking
Life transitions and identity shifts
Feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or disconnected
Self-worth, perfectionism, and inner criticism
The impact of past experiences or relational patterns
Through therapy, we focus on helping you understand yourself more deeply, shift long-standing patterns, and develop a stronger sense of clarity, self-trust, and direction.
I offer in-person therapy in Orinda, CA, and work with clients across the East Bay, including Lafayette, Moraga, and Walnut Creek, as well as online throughout California.
Professional Background
I believe meaningful therapy emerges from a thoughtful blend of clinical training, attuned curiosity, and genuine care.
My work is grounded in relational, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed approaches, and supported by ongoing learning and professional development.
I bring humility, openness, and steady presence to my work, qualities I consider essential for offering grounded, effective, and compassionate therapy.
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B.S. in Business Administration – University of Redlands
M.A. in Counseling Psychology – California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS)
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #134882) – State of California
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Founder, Owner, & Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) – Bountiful Health, Orinda, CA
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) – Institute of Mindful Therapy, Walnut Creek, CA
Associate Therapist (AMFT) – Institute of Mindful Therapy, Walnut Creek, CA
Therapist Trainee – Golden Gate Integral Counseling Center, San Francisco, CA
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California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
East Bay CAMFT Chapter
The Psychotherapy Institute, Berkeley, CA
