Therapists in Oakland, CA

My name is Wilene Chang, and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) based in San Jose, California, and working with clients in-person or via telehealth. I work with young adults and the elderly population, specializing in anxiety, stress, life concerns, using Client-Centered Therapy and the Humanistic Approach, allowing clients to make progress and trusting in me to support their concerns. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for most adults of various backgrounds, who may be dealing with challenges of life transitions and social pressures.

Hello, my name is Stephanny Perea-Perez. I am a licensed psychologist who has a holistic approach to mental health and wellness. I believe that we all have the capacity to heal through the process of getting to know and understand ourselves. I work with the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities and provide bilingual services for Spanish-speaking individuals. I work with motivated clients who are ready to make changes in their lives. Punctuality and consistency are very important for treatment and are highly encouraged for my clients.

My name is Christopher Mahoney, I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My goal is to create a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship, where clients can build awareness and identify strategies to have a better quality of life. I am open to working with any clients who have a genuine desire for change, self-awareness, and skill-building to positively improve their daily lives. I am open to working with individuals and couples focused on improving their relationships. I am currently not working with minors, but not because of a lack of belief in the importance of adolescent and child therapy.

Hi, my name is Carina deManigold, I’m a bilingual Swedish speaking LCSW. I will meet you with a deep compassionate presence, provide a safe place to explore your inner landscape, assist you in identifying needs and what might trigger the difficult emotions. Unprocessed emotional often manifest in mental and physical suffering. I provide compassionate evidence-based psychotherapy to individuals and couples with mild to moderate symptoms resulting from anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, survivors of suicide loss, end of life, and challenging life transitions. Life consists of ongoing waves of transitions.

I enjoy assisting people to rediscover and renew self in a holistic approach and teamwork

Hello! I went into Clinical Social Work after a brief career in marketing and have been licensed and practicing in this field for the past 20 years. I was trained in the Strengths-Based model of social work. I consider my therapeutic approach to be Transpersonal in that I focus on mind, body, and spiritual elements in improving our mental health and wellness. I work with clients to determine their thought patterns and incorporate somatic practice and mindfulness to enhance well-being.

You’ve taken a courageous step in searching for a therapist and I’m glad you’re here. I’m Masood Maghaddam, a bicultural/bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker supporting clients’ goals toward positive change. I use an integrative approach, utilizing both behavioral and psychodynamic methods that’s personalized to your specific needs. Whether you’re wanting to improve your quality of life and strengthen relationships or facing anxiety or depression, I’m here to help and empower you on this healing journey.

At Bridges Therapy Group of California, we’re dedicated to matching you with the perfect therapist for you and ensuring that your insurance will truly pay for your sessions. We are contracted, in-network providers with all the insurers listed below. We verify your benefits before you start so there are no surprises to you.

I typically work for clients with anxiety and depression, body image issues and OCD, and thought disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, delusional disorder). My approach is drawn from Client-centered theory, multicultural counseling theory, psychodynamic theory, music therapy theory (not a board-certified music therapist yet, currently working on it)

Hello, my name is Sarah Kagin. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California offering teletherapy. I work with children, adolescents, families, and adults. I have experience addressing a myriad of challenges specifically, depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, grief/loss, career/identity issues, life adjustments, relational challenges, and parenting struggles. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) currently working with clients statewide in California via telehealth. I have over 12 years of clinical experience treating adults, couples, and adolescents in a variety of settings and have worked extensively with the LGBTQIA+ community. I welcome clients of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Often the clients who seek out my help are experiencing depression, anxiety, overwhelm, low self-esteem, relationship problems, or questioning/exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity. My goal is to help you understand what you want and what's holding you back.

Hi, my name is Jeff Stone, and I am an LCSW. I specialize in working with anxiety and depression challenges including PTSD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Social Anxiety to name just a few. My other specialty is relationship and work/school/life-based challenges. My approach is to get to know you as a person and create a comfortable and respectful environment to help make the counseling process as easy and nurturing as possible. I work with clients of all ages and from all backgrounds.

My approach to therapy focuses on building the therapeutic relationship and supporting each client with an individualized treatment plan to support their needs. I am a trauma-focused therapist and believe presenting problems that bring people to therapy are rooted in earlier experiences. Brainspotting is a gentle yet effective neurobiological approach to treat symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic disorder, PTSD, attachment wounds, etc.