Sheila Addison

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

16 Endorsed

Berkeley, CA 94705

Building relationships to last a lifetime! I work with * Individuals from all walks of life * Couples of all kinds - married, co-habitating, dating, divorced * Families of all sorts * Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people and their partners and families * People who are part of the kink community, or who participate in BDSM in their personal lives * People in open, non-monogamous, polyamorous, or other non-traditional relationships * Cross-cultural couples and families * Genderqueer folks * Current or former workers in the sex industry * People with body image and self-acceptance issues * People with all kinds of mental and physical health problems

What can I help with? * Getting more satisfaction from relationships * Resolving communication problems * Emotional intimacy * Sexual issues * Trust/jealousy * Infidelity * Coming out * Transitioning * Relationships with parents/family * Parenting issues * Divorce/remarriage * Size acceptance, Health at Every Size, letting go of dieting * Dealing with stress, depression, anxiety * Oppression, -isms, living outside the margins

I can negotiate a fee reduction with clients on a case-by-case basis, depending on availability. I have a limited number of lower-cost openings available for post-secondary students. Reduced-fee slots are more often available during the daytime/afternoon hours. PLEASE call or email via my website!

Call or Email Sheila Addison now for a free 15 minute consultation - (510) 403-1458

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Berkeley, CA 94705

(510) 403-1458

Seattle, WA 98116

At this time, I am only meeting with clients via video due to COVID-19.

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Sex Therapy and Transgender

$240 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (510) 403-1458

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Berkeley, CA 94705

(510) 403-1458

Seattle, WA 98116

At this time, I am only meeting with clients via video due to COVID-19.

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Sex Therapy and Transgender

$240 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $240
Couple Sessions $240
Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Out of Network

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Sheila Addison

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (510) 403-1458

Sheila Addison

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 49616 Sheila Addison
In Practice for 21 Years
Certificate from The Gottman Institute 406 / 2021
Certificate from AAMFT 81660 / 1997
Attended Syracuse University, Graduated 2007

I am a Certified Gottman Method Couple Therapist.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 403-1458

Sheila Addison

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

I am a Certified Gottman Method Couple Therapist.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 403-1458

Sheila Addison

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Relationship Issues
Sex Therapy
Transgender

Expertise

ADHD
Adoption
Anger Management
Anxiety
Asperger's Syndrome
Bipolar Disorder
Bisexual
Chronic Pain
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Infertility
Infidelity
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Men's Issues
Mood Disorders
Obesity
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Poly/Kink-friendly
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Racial Identity
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Size Acceptance/HAES
Women's Issues

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (510) 403-1458

Sheila Addison

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (510) 403-1458

Sheila Addison

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

16 Endorsements

Dr. Zillah Jessamyn Hodgkins

Psychologist, PsyD

Dr. Addison is a gifted therapist, professor, and mentor!

Ayala Kalisher

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Sheila is an insightful and caring therapist. She has so much to offer couples going through hard times. I highly recommend her to anyone gong through difficult times in their relationships. Sheila is also a wonderful teach and supervisor of therapists in ...

Jordan Stern

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Fantastic supervisor and clinician!

Karin Wandrei

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Sheila is an outstanding teacher, writer and clinician who has made huge contributions for people seeking sex-positive therapy. I highly recommend her.

Michael Lysaght

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

I received supervision and consultation from Sheila between August and December 2017, given that I needed additional hours for an additional license. Sheila was a great fit when it came to a supervisor who at once was able to teach me how to sharpen my ski...

Sonia Malek

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

As a clinical supervisor, Dr. Addison goes above and beyond to support, educate, and listen to the needs of the therapists she supervises. Clients will likely quickly discover that she offers a wealth of knowledge, and provides a compassionate, honest, and...

Steven M. Schoser, MA, LPCC

Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC, CCMHC, HS-BCP

Dr. Addison is one of the most compassionate, kind-hearted, and empathetic Family Therapist that I know . She truly listens to her clients and is able to guide them gently along their life's journey. She is able to truly connect with each and ever pers...