Therapists in Oakland, CA

Insight Care Counseling: The beauty of this -our shared life’s journey- is that we can aspire to embody its greatest gifts -love, fulfillment, clarity and peace. And yet, at times, we encounter challenges and changes that bring forth feelings of stress, depression, anxiety -or numbness and disorientation. And it is often at these junctures that psychotherapy can help; for in essence, the therapeutic journey is about finding richness even while in the land of disenchantment … and healing even while walking through pain.

As a therapist, I enjoy cultivating authentic relationships with clients and learning about the communities in which you both thrive in and have endured pain in. I’m curious about how you connect with others and how your past experiences impact your relationships and the energy you carry every day. Cross-cultural differences, family systems, and past trauma can make navigating our interpersonal relationships messy and cloud our thoughts. We’ll explore your narrative and the lens through which you see yourself to better understand and rebuild your relationship with yourself and others.

If you are looking for change, support and a companion on your journey to self-discovery and growth, I would be honored to facilitate that for you. If you are reading this, chances are, you or someone you love is in pain. Pain can be expressed in many different ways: isolation, destructive/difficult relationships, drug use, overworking, overeating, over exercising, overcommitting, restricting food, negative self talk, self criticism, self harm,etc. I seek to empower you to change what you have identified as a problem, but I also seek to remind you of your strengths.

Muito prazer! Sou psicoterapeuta e ofereço diferentes metodos de psicoterapia. Mais do que tudo, antes de que comecemos um trablaho terapêutico, eu gostaria de que você tivesse a certeza de que poderemos establecer uma boa sintonia para que você se sinta a vontade de trabalhar comigo em questões particulares que já vem há algum tempo te fazendo sentir deprimido, ansioso, ou com a sensacão de que não há escolhas sanas a serem feitas em sua vida. Tenho experiência em trabalhar com trauma, depressão, ansiedade, dificuldades em vive rem outra cultura, ou simplesmente em como encontrar sentido na sua vida.

I do believe we are relational beings, and health can be cultivated in intentional, honest, and reciprocal relationships that respect and reveal our inherent dignity. Relationships with others and ourselves hold great promise and power, they can also be the focus of our pain as we move through life. The therapeutic relationship we build together acts as a staging ground and microcosm to help you renew the relationships you have with yourself and others in life. To that end, I endeavor to help you see what may be driving you while also reflecting on what uniquely reveal in your relationships and looking to increase capacity for joy.

Navigating relationship complexities within diverse cultural backgrounds? Struggling with communication, intimacy, or connecting amidst differing expectations? I specialize in identifying core issues hindering understanding and reducing stressors related to communication and boundaries. Whether you're an immigrant, bicultural, or part of a diverse family, my trauma-informed approach integrates various techniques to foster enduring connections and celebrate diversity within and outside your relationships. Let's embark on a journey towards sustainable, meaningful connections together.