BIPOC Therapists in Berkeley, CA
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Woody Wu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
I support Adolescents,
BIPOC
, Therapists and Helping Professionals, and Adults who are seeking a deeper sense of purpose and meaning in life.
Everyone has a story; where do you come from, where do you belong, and where are you going? I believe we all have the innate desire to heal and transform, and I'm here to help guide you through your journey, whether it be relationships, anxiety and depression, multicultural issues, school and career direction, life transitions, and working through outdated behaviors and patterns.
Alison Chou
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MA, MSW, ACSW
Verified
I welcome people from all backgrounds, and I specialize in working with
BIPOC
(Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and those with multi-cultural and/or immigrant backgrounds.
Welcome! My fundamental objective as a therapist is to help clients find and deepen connection – with others as well as with themselves. I seek to co-create warm and well-boundaried relationships that are grounded in safety, healthy attachment and non-judgement. I take an integrative and tailored approach to each client, which takes into account both my own clinical impressions and the client’s interests as well. My practice is informed by tenets of DBT and CBT, as well as mindfulness and somatic techniques. I also work within a strengths-based, trauma-informed lens.
Louise D Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
I also hold space in my practice for sexual empowerment, pleasures, and kink amongst
BIPOC
and disabled communities.
As a Multiracial, Black, Queer, Disabled Woman, I hold a strong relational and cultural lens in my practice. I view behaviors and trauma through the foundation of who you are; in relationship to one's self and others. Identity and culture impact how we walk through the world, and how we heal through it. I also hold a strong lens for tapping into your inner child, healing childhood wounds and pains. What unmet childhood need is blocking your healing? Let's explore, and reclaim your sense of safety and joy together.
Perrine Portillo
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who works with adolescents, adults, and couples. I have a unique experience helping clients work through relationship conflict, life transitions, identity concerns, trauma, and mood disorders (anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder). I also enjoy supporting clients address concerns related to adoption, self-esteem, insomnia, ADHD, parenting challenges, and school issues. Additionally, I welcome those who may be seeking a therapist who is part of the
BIPOC
community.
Bishop W Howard IV
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACSW
Verified
My ideal clients are individuals age 16+ who want support navigating anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, identity, family, relationships (monogamy/non-monogamy/poly), sexuality/desire (kink friendly), racial/multicultural stress, and everyday life stressors. I supporting clients no matter if you are seasoned at engaging in therapy or looking to take this journey for the first time. My approach is client centered and structured to meet you where you are, as we work together to build the best journey for your needs. My specialty is serving Queer/Trans
BIPOC
individuals.
David S. Wu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
**Accepting New Clients** These are times of upheaval. Political turmoil, COVID, climate chaos, & violence on
BIPOC
reinforced by our systems. Isolation induced depression. Overwhelm, numbness, & agitation with systems and/or police brutality. Despair w/ job and wage insecurity & loss. Lowered immunity & illness exacerbated by chronic fear, anxiety, oppression, & exhaustion. Unprocessed grief & anticipatory grief. In this time of great systems upheaval, we need to be intentional & creative in (re)connecting w/ each other & ourselves, families, and communities. We need mending to sustain & to (re)imagine what is possible!!!
Nia Saunders
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
*Please note, I'm not currently accepting new clients. Are you a
BIPOC
(Black, Indigenous, Person of Color) who feels overwhelmed by the current racial and political climate? Are you struggling to feel good about yourself? Do you focus so much energy on caring for everyone else that your own needs get pushed aside? If you feel stuck repeating challenging patterns in your relationships, know that you are not alone. Let's work together to support you in becoming more balanced, self-confident, and intentional.
Amani Chambliss
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
I have experience working in community mental health settings for adults, residential facilities for adolescents and some work with children and adolescents diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have a passion working with young adults especially minority and
BIPOC
(Black, Indigenous and People of Color) groups through life transitions, building healthy relationships and gaining control with adaptive coping tools throughout challenging situations.
Laura Bai
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
My work centers
BIPOC
-identified individuals, couples, and families, and I will honor all of the diverse aspects of your identity.
You can be free from the patterns and struggles that keep you from living fully, authentically, and joyfully. You may be feeling stuck or overwhelmed by recent challenges or past traumas. Wherever you are in your journey, I can provide you with the support and tools to stay present while addressing ongoing issues such as anxiety, depression, limiting self-beliefs, harmful behaviors, or painful cycles in relationships. As we attend to these issues with compassion, you will begin to heal the disconnection from self, relationship wounds, family conflicts, and intergenerational trauma that may be at the root of these struggles.
Taryn Manuel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
I am particularly sensitive to the needs of those in marginalized communities such as
BIPOC
, LGBTQIA+ community, women, and youth.
Being human can be hard, especially right now. With consistent support, there can be a little more ease. When you work with me, you get a woman with a big heart, a keen mind, and a clarity of purpose. It is my mission to hold space for you to feel safe to sit with big emotions, and to express whatever is in you that needs to be let out. There is a way to a more joyful life, and I will support you in the process. I help you get in touch with your inner truths and pains. I hold space for you to feel, to speak, and to move through mental and emotional blocks holding you back from being your full, true self.
Pujita Latchman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Taking the step to allow support into your life is significant and courageous. The fit is such a critical part of this journey. We will take time to assess whether I am the right person to best meet your needs. I have 10+ years of experience providing therapy to people of diverse backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles, and am passionate about holding a safe and welcoming space for
BIPOC
and LGBTQi identified people. I hold therapy as being a sacred, deep, and intimate process of being with your kaleidoscope of parts, and making space for each part to go through its process of unfurling, integrating, reclaiming, and healing.
Elizabeth Cover
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
I enjoy working with people who hold multicultural and marginalized identities, including women and
BIPOC
.
Navigating life's circumstances and challenges can take up a lot of space in our lives. Maybe you are looking for more spaciousness, more time for yourself, or an extra ear to listen to and fully "get" you. Or perhaps anxiety or depression has become a constant presence, and you desire a change and want more connection. Sharing our experiences with others provides an opportunity to feel understood. In a therapeutic relationship, we explore patterns and coping strategies to better form a picture of how we operate in the world. It can help us identify what is and isn't working towards getting your needs met more fully.
Ernesto Camacho
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
After receiving my Master's Degree in Counseling with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy from San Diego State University, I began working with young adults and families seeking better information about ways to cope with various mental health challenges. I am passionate about working with first generation professionals &
BIPOC
struggling with various life transitions, burnout, job related stress, and anxiety.
Maneesh Saini
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Specialties include: college students & young professionals looking to find their place in the worlds of work and relationship; first generation immigrants, particularly
BIPOC
and South Asian Americans; adults who have (or had) a parent or a partner with severe mental illness; and adults looking to integrate psychological growth with spiritual exploration.
Few, if any, of us grow up in an environment that perfectly fits our needs. As we grow, we adapt to our surroundings in ways that may run counter to our vitality, health, and happiness. By exploring and understanding the underlying emotional and psychological patterns that shape our lives, we are able to develop choice in whether to engage in patterns and habits that no longer serve us. As a psychotherapist, I provide a curious, and compassionate presence, lending my heart and mind to this process of self-exploration and self-understanding.
Lili Nakita Kroutilina
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MA, LMP
Verified
I specialize in supporting female and non-binary identified,LGBTQIA+,
BIPOC
, highly sensitive/ empaths , creative types, and professionals.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed in your life? Lost your sense of self and confidence?Confused by how to set boundaries and build healthy relationships? Wanting to really know yourself and live a life with meaning and purpose? I am here for you! I can help you understand what is happening in your life and how you can heal, grow, and transform to be living the life you want. I believe I have the tools and experience from being a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Somatic Ecotherapist, and Certified Holistic Health Practitioner. I have a gentle yet directive, relational style.
Zehara Jambalos Levin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
If you are hoping to work with a mixed-race or
BIPOC
clinician, I would be a good fit.
The decision to begin therapy is not simple and often comes at a particularly challenging time in your life. I know how difficult it can be to reach out during these times and my goal is to respond with curiosity, open-mindedness, and empathy. I believe that lasting change can come from exploring and ultimately freeing ourselves from the underlying causes of current symptoms. I want to work together with you to find ways to gain insight and relief. I work in an open and transparent manner, to help answer any questions or concerns you have along the way.
Jess Semaan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MBA
Verified
I work with clients of all cultural backgrounds and identities, especially with
BIPOC
, immigrants and LGBTQ clients.
*CURRENTLY NOT TAKING CLIENTS* Being human is hard. We are born in an unjust world, not taught how to feel, or be in healthy relationship with self and others. We understandably develop ways of coping with stress and uncertainty, that become painful and limiting with time. Psychotherapy can be a space to unlearn these ways that are harming you, including systemic ones, dive deep into yourself, to meet all the parts of you, heal past traumas, personal, cultural and intergenerational. The process will help you make life choices that align with your values, so you can live a more meaningful, joyful life, & build healthy relationships.
Keri (Kathryn) Sills-Payne
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
In my practice, I actively include all your layers: LGBTQ2S+,
BIPOC
/QPOC/AAPI, spirituality, Autism, and all other experiences.
Are you wanting to feel better once and for all? Maybe you can't move on from the past or you're worried about your future. If anxiety, panic, or even depression is stealing your joy, I get it. If traditional talk therapy hasn't helped you feel better, it's time to try a new approach to heal at the source of your pain. For 12 years I have refined my approach through professional training and experience in Relational-gestalt therapy and Brainspotting (derived from EMDR) while centering social justice and trauma-informed care.
Kavita Comoglio
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
I work with
BIPOC
and LGBTQ people whose experience of othering and marginalization has instilled anxiety, anger or shame and has become oppressive internalized beliefs about themselves and their self-worth.
You want to feel secure in your identity, loved in your relationships, and engaged in your career. Together we will explore, imagine, and create the life you desire. You want to stop the nagging voice inside your head telling you “you’re not good enough” or “something is wrong with you” or “you don’t deserve love.” Maybe you have a good career, family and friends, but you still feel self-doubt, anxiety or emptiness. Moments of happiness are followed by dread that everything will fall apart and you will wind up alone and sad. I can help you feel present and secure in your relationships and life, instead of hiding and faking it.
Laura Ormand
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
My passion is to provide people the opportunity to develop and utilize self-identified coping skills to manage and thrive during challenging life transitions rather than just surviving. I am client and person-centered driven by an authentic, empathetic, and supportive approach from a trauma-informed perspective focused on resiliency.
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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
Some of the most common types of mental health providers in Berkeley are psychologists, licensed counselors, therapists, psychotherapists, and licensed clinical social workers, all of whom diagnose mental health conditions and provide individualized treatment.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Berkeley then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Berkeley then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
How to find a specialist?
You can refine your search using the filters on this page. There are several categories you can filter by to find mental health professionals with the experience you are looking for. You may want to filter for CBT Psychologists in Berkeley, or Child Psychologists in Berkeley.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Berkeley psychologists specializing in EMDR.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Berkeley psychologists specializing in EMDR.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in Berkeley specialize in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
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