Bedford
Psychologist, PhD (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
20 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94612
Let's Connect (510) 298-3362
I work with a diverse clientele and specialize in providing social justice oriented psychotherapy to Black people and other POC, as well as members of LGBTQIA+ communities. I provide culturally responsive therapy, which focuses on the strengths you already have. I tend to use a cognitive-behavioral theoretical approach (CBT), while also paying attention to your environment and access to social support. I work with you to build a safe space where you can share your experiences without the fear of being judged, and where you can focus on becoming clear about what you want, and how you want to go about making that happen.
I believe it is important to build a strong therapeutic relationship, as well as paying close attention to what is happening for you in-the-moment. I find it helpful to work to understand the different beliefs that we bring into the room, and how these worldviews might affect our interactions.
Understanding how your thoughts are related to your behaviors can empower and help you to actively account for your reality. You can use this insight to make the changes that will be necessary to live life more healthily.
Call or Email Bedford Palmer now for a free 15 minute consultation - (510) 298-3362
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $300
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Lyra
- Out of Network
Bedford Palmer
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 298-3362
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY28058 Bedford Palmer
- In Practice for 15 years
- Attended Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Ph.D. Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2012
- License: New York State Education Department 027418 / 2025
- Certificate from Association of Black Psychologists 2005
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Bedford Palmer
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 298-3362
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Addressing Micro-aggressions & Systemic Oppression
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- DEI in Tech / Corporate Culture
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Medication Management
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Testing and Evaluation
- Transgender
20 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Bedford Palmer
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (510) 298-3362
Location
Primary Location
Deeper Than Color: Psychotherapy and Consulting
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 298-3362Email me
Additional Location
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(510) 298-3362