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Alissa Benporat
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
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Alissa Benporat

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94610
Let's Connect (510) 330-1145
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I specialize in working with couples who want to heal from past experiences, improve communication, understand each other, develop a deeper bond, and balance freedom with connection. With an attachment lens, we address topics such as sex, gender, culture, health, spirituality, monogamy, polyamory, childhood trauma, and psychedelic integration. I help you reshape the way you respond to yourself and your partner around painful experiences. I believe that healing happens in relationship, and offer warmth and curiosity to help explore the truth of your experience in order to heal and embrace life's challenges.
I am extensively trained and supervised in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for individuals and couples. My approach is relational, holistic, somatic, psychodynamic. The modalities I use are: EFT, Relational Somatic Healing, Transformational NLP, and Internal Family Systems. I'm influenced by feminist, psychodynamic, humanistic, and somatic psychology.
I'd love to meet you for a complimentary 20-ish minute zoom meeting, with no expectation of further commitment. Consultation can help you make an informed and empowered decision about picking a therapist, whether that's me or someone else. I hope to connect with you soon!
Call or Alissa Benporat now for a free 15 minute consultation - (510) 330-1145

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Oakland, CA 94610

(510) 330-1145
I see clients on-line only. The best way to set up a consult is via the contact page on my website.
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Life Coaching 
$250 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
A short but sweet hello from me to you. I hope to connect with you in a free consult soon!
Alissa Benporat
Let's Connect (510) 330-1145
Photo of Alissa Benporat, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Oakland, CA 94610

(510) 330-1145
I see clients on-line only. The best way to set up a consult is via the contact page on my website.
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Life Coaching 
$250 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
A short but sweet hello from me to you. I hope to connect with you in a free consult soon!
Alissa Benporat

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $250
  • Couple Sessions $280

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
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I don't take insurance, however I can provide you with a monthly superbill to send to your insurance company for reimbursement.
Photo of Alissa Benporat, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Alissa Benporat
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 330-1145
"
I don't take insurance, however I can provide you with a monthly superbill to send to your insurance company for reimbursement.
Photo of Alissa Benporat, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Alissa Benporat
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 330-1145

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / AMFT 129762 Supervised by Fichara "Figs" O'Sullivan (California / LMFT 79062) Alissa Benporat
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 4 years
  • Attended The Wright Institute , Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology , Graduated 2021
  • Additional Credentials

  • Prelicense by State of California / AMFT 129762
  • Certificate from Transformational NLP 2018
  • Certificate from Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy - currently in supervised training
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I'm currently working towards certification in EFT, and receive supervision and training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples.
Photo of Alissa Benporat, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Alissa Benporat
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 330-1145
"
I'm currently working towards certification in EFT, and receive supervision and training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples.
Photo of Alissa Benporat, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Alissa Benporat
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 330-1145

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Relationship Issues
  • Life Coaching

Expertise

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Positivity
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Peer Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Women's Issues
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I specialize in working with couples in distress or stuck, including issues such as: sex, communication, family planning, betrayal, and past trauma. I also work with individuals around similar themes who want support to heal or shift with regard to important relationships in their life. I have tremendous success in helping ease anxiety and/or shutdown triggered within relationships.
Photo of Alissa Benporat, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Alissa Benporat
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 330-1145
"
I specialize in working with couples in distress or stuck, including issues such as: sex, communication, family planning, betrayal, and past trauma. I also work with individuals around similar themes who want support to heal or shift with regard to important relationships in their life. I have tremendous success in helping ease anxiety and/or shutdown triggered within relationships.
Photo of Alissa Benporat, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Alissa Benporat
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 330-1145

Endorsement

Orlando Zuniga
Orlando Zuniga
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
Alissa has a grounding presence that provides a strong container, allowing her clients to open their most vulnerable selves where support is needed most. It's a pleasure to collaborate and support her professional path, as one of her clinical supervisors.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Coaching
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Feminist
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Neuro-Linguistic (NLP)
  • Psychodynamic
Photo of Alissa Benporat, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Alissa Benporat
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (510) 330-1145
Photo of Alissa Benporat, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Alissa Benporat
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (510) 330-1145

Location

Primary Location

Oakland, CA 94610

(510) 330-1145
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I see clients on-line only. The best way to set up a consult is via the contact page on my website.
Photo of Alissa Benporat, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Alissa Benporat
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (510) 330-1145
"
I see clients on-line only. The best way to set up a consult is via the contact page on my website.
Photo of Alissa Benporat, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Alissa Benporat
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (510) 330-1145