Female Therapists in Berkeley, CA
I am a kink-knowledgeable, poly-aware, LGBTQIA+ friendly therapist. Together we can address obstacles that prevent you from having the sex life you desire. For clients who are experiencing pain during sex, struggling to feel safe in their identity, or just want to talk about depression with a therapist who gets their D/s dynamic, I'm here to support. Additionally, as a therapist with ADHD, I have a lot of experience addressing the needs of neurodivergents. Let's work together to create a pathway to full self-expression and passionate living.
I am a kink-knowledgeable, poly-aware, LGBTQIA+ friendly therapist. Together we can address obstacles that prevent you from having the sex life you desire. For clients who are experiencing pain during sex, struggling to feel safe in their identity, or just want to talk about depression with a therapist who gets their D/s dynamic, I'm here to support. Additionally, as a therapist with ADHD, I have a lot of experience addressing the needs of neurodivergents. Let's work together to create a pathway to full self-expression and passionate living.
Life transitions, such as childbirth, parenting, divorce, and stepfamilies can be challenging. I have 30 years experience applying an integrative approach based on family systems research, psycho-dynamic psychotherapy, and hypnosis. I am a pioneer in perinatal psychology. www.Petersonchildbirthmethod.com describes my work with women and their partners preparing for birth and motherhood for the first time, or after previous loss or birth trauma. I also treat individuals for depression and anxiety and am skilled as a life coach.
Life transitions, such as childbirth, parenting, divorce, and stepfamilies can be challenging. I have 30 years experience applying an integrative approach based on family systems research, psycho-dynamic psychotherapy, and hypnosis. I am a pioneer in perinatal psychology. www.Petersonchildbirthmethod.com describes my work with women and their partners preparing for birth and motherhood for the first time, or after previous loss or birth trauma. I also treat individuals for depression and anxiety and am skilled as a life coach.
Hello, I’m Rebekah! My name is Rebekah Ekberg and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Berkeley, California. I see clients via Telehealth throughout the state of California, as well as a limited number of clients in person. I work with a broad age range of clients from adolescents to elders, with my early training working with elders. I strive to meet my clients where they are at in order to facilitate growth and healing in their lives, using methods of Mindfulness and a trauma-informed approach.
Hello, I’m Rebekah! My name is Rebekah Ekberg and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Berkeley, California. I see clients via Telehealth throughout the state of California, as well as a limited number of clients in person. I work with a broad age range of clients from adolescents to elders, with my early training working with elders. I strive to meet my clients where they are at in order to facilitate growth and healing in their lives, using methods of Mindfulness and a trauma-informed approach.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with an established psychotherapy practice in Berkeley, California. I offer an array of specialized mental health services, including adult, child and family psychotherapy. My areas of specialization include mood and anxiety disorders in adults, infant/early childhood mental health, childhood trauma, and immigrant mental health.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with an established psychotherapy practice in Berkeley, California. I offer an array of specialized mental health services, including adult, child and family psychotherapy. My areas of specialization include mood and anxiety disorders in adults, infant/early childhood mental health, childhood trauma, and immigrant mental health.
Sometimes, when we hear the call of fate, we listen with an inner ear for quiet whispers of the soul. This call arrives in many forms. My consultation practice brings together Jungian analysis with expressive arts therapy. I offer a safe place for you to recognize your unique identity. In our work together, we will follow the varied threads of your story so you can weave and shape your own destiny. My approach uses verbal and non-verbal methods, encouraging spontaneity and the healing influence of the imagination. These sensorial processes lead to an aesthetic and spiritual understanding of soul.
Sometimes, when we hear the call of fate, we listen with an inner ear for quiet whispers of the soul. This call arrives in many forms. My consultation practice brings together Jungian analysis with expressive arts therapy. I offer a safe place for you to recognize your unique identity. In our work together, we will follow the varied threads of your story so you can weave and shape your own destiny. My approach uses verbal and non-verbal methods, encouraging spontaneity and the healing influence of the imagination. These sensorial processes lead to an aesthetic and spiritual understanding of soul.
Love in Adulthood—pleasure education for midlife! Explore embodied connection, navigate through perimenopause & deepen long-term partnerships. Together we'll use holistic practices and modern tools for your sexual wholeness.
My work as a coach and educator is centered around pleasure for all! I'm a queer, non-monogamous, kinky Tantrika that works with individuals and couples of all sexual/relational orientations, with a specific focus on mixed-orientation couples. I facilitate in-person events, online workshops, and create uncensored, shame-free pleasure education.
Love in Adulthood—pleasure education for midlife! Explore embodied connection, navigate through perimenopause & deepen long-term partnerships. Together we'll use holistic practices and modern tools for your sexual wholeness.
My work as a coach and educator is centered around pleasure for all! I'm a queer, non-monogamous, kinky Tantrika that works with individuals and couples of all sexual/relational orientations, with a specific focus on mixed-orientation couples. I facilitate in-person events, online workshops, and create uncensored, shame-free pleasure education.
Sucks to live with thoughts, feelings and beliefs that aren’t welcoming, hopeful or kind, doesn’t it? When that inner stream is clouded with shame, negativity or apathy, therapy can be a filter to clear out the toxins and make way for the new - the braver, the steadier, the integrated; the you that has the room and gumption to flourish. Getting acquainted with your badass, authentic self deserves your full attention, intention and compassion.
Sucks to live with thoughts, feelings and beliefs that aren’t welcoming, hopeful or kind, doesn’t it? When that inner stream is clouded with shame, negativity or apathy, therapy can be a filter to clear out the toxins and make way for the new - the braver, the steadier, the integrated; the you that has the room and gumption to flourish. Getting acquainted with your badass, authentic self deserves your full attention, intention and compassion.
My work is based on a positive theoretical orientation which assumes that all individuals possess an innate desire for emotional/mental health. A person enters therapy with a strong wish, whether conscious or unconscious, to overcome obstacles and free themselves from constraints that are holding them back. I find that each individual needs a slightly different approach in order to accomplish these goals, so I make adjustments in technique for each specific case. I truly enjoy the experience of guiding my clients through this process and consider it a privilege to play such an important role in a person's life.
My work is based on a positive theoretical orientation which assumes that all individuals possess an innate desire for emotional/mental health. A person enters therapy with a strong wish, whether conscious or unconscious, to overcome obstacles and free themselves from constraints that are holding them back. I find that each individual needs a slightly different approach in order to accomplish these goals, so I make adjustments in technique for each specific case. I truly enjoy the experience of guiding my clients through this process and consider it a privilege to play such an important role in a person's life.
I welcome you to journey inward with the support of another person by your side. In our work together, I hope to make space for all parts of your experience to come forward, especially ones that have seemed unacceptable or unwelcome in society. My approach to psychotherapy is holistic. It is descriptive rather than prescriptive, and focused on the whole person and their environment.
I welcome you to journey inward with the support of another person by your side. In our work together, I hope to make space for all parts of your experience to come forward, especially ones that have seemed unacceptable or unwelcome in society. My approach to psychotherapy is holistic. It is descriptive rather than prescriptive, and focused on the whole person and their environment.
Every patient is unique, and so is every therapist. I have lived and practiced therapy in two very different cultures, which has given me insight into culturally specific and universal issues that underlie personal and interpersonal conflicts. I approach every client with acceptance and understanding, providing them with a compassionate space for exploring challenges and obstacles to happiness in themselves and their relationships. I enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds, seeking to understand each client's worldview and to help them to discover their own solutions to the difficulties they face, including anxiety, depression, and relationship conflicts.
Every patient is unique, and so is every therapist. I have lived and practiced therapy in two very different cultures, which has given me insight into culturally specific and universal issues that underlie personal and interpersonal conflicts. I approach every client with acceptance and understanding, providing them with a compassionate space for exploring challenges and obstacles to happiness in themselves and their relationships. I enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds, seeking to understand each client's worldview and to help them to discover their own solutions to the difficulties they face, including anxiety, depression, and relationship conflicts.
Telehealth only, early a.m. sessions available, prompt email communication. Are you plagued by "What if..." thoughts? Overwhelmed by fear, worry? Consumed by negativity? Self-talk can be debilitating. It drives behavior, alters mood, interferes with sleep. Feeling stuck or frustrated? Nothing is permanent. Difficult situations at work, with your health or in your personal life can be navigated. Acceptance of your reality, like health, transitions or aging issues, makes a significant difference. Let me help you feel more at peace and learn skillful ways to respond to those thoughts.
Telehealth only, early a.m. sessions available, prompt email communication. Are you plagued by "What if..." thoughts? Overwhelmed by fear, worry? Consumed by negativity? Self-talk can be debilitating. It drives behavior, alters mood, interferes with sleep. Feeling stuck or frustrated? Nothing is permanent. Difficult situations at work, with your health or in your personal life can be navigated. Acceptance of your reality, like health, transitions or aging issues, makes a significant difference. Let me help you feel more at peace and learn skillful ways to respond to those thoughts.
My training is in psychodynamic psychotherapy. However this is only short-hand for working with you in a deep and resonant way. I primarily work with adults and children but also treat dyads (parents and their children, friends, and couples). We will take into account the ways your past has shaped the present. While, at the same time concentrating on how you are living life now in relation to your family, your friends, your workplace, your community, and of course your innermost self.
My training is in psychodynamic psychotherapy. However this is only short-hand for working with you in a deep and resonant way. I primarily work with adults and children but also treat dyads (parents and their children, friends, and couples). We will take into account the ways your past has shaped the present. While, at the same time concentrating on how you are living life now in relation to your family, your friends, your workplace, your community, and of course your innermost self.
Whatever has brought you here, your interest in therapy is courageous. I see therapy as a sacred space where your experiences and feelings are witnessed with care. I offer individual psychotherapy to adults utilizing an integrative approach pulling from mindfulness, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and parts work models of therapy to support each person’s unique needs.
Whatever has brought you here, your interest in therapy is courageous. I see therapy as a sacred space where your experiences and feelings are witnessed with care. I offer individual psychotherapy to adults utilizing an integrative approach pulling from mindfulness, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and parts work models of therapy to support each person’s unique needs.
Hi, I’m Claire. I specialize in supporting people through life and career transitions. Having navigated my own pivot from corporate marketing, I understand the overwhelm of change. Leveraging Internal Family Systems and somatic approaches, I help you move beyond patterns of fear, doubt, and avoidance so you can step into clarity and confidence with a gentle and compassionate approach. Together, we can work towards disrupting cycles, face uncertainty with resilience, and build on what already works for you to create a life that's meaningful and true to your values.
Hi, I’m Claire. I specialize in supporting people through life and career transitions. Having navigated my own pivot from corporate marketing, I understand the overwhelm of change. Leveraging Internal Family Systems and somatic approaches, I help you move beyond patterns of fear, doubt, and avoidance so you can step into clarity and confidence with a gentle and compassionate approach. Together, we can work towards disrupting cycles, face uncertainty with resilience, and build on what already works for you to create a life that's meaningful and true to your values.
We all need support during difficult times. If you have a history of trauma leaving you feeling overwhelmed or totally stressed, there are several treatments that can stop the past having such an impact on you now. Perhaps you grew up in a dysfunctional family and wonder "what's normal, what's healthy?" If you are a parent I have specialized training to help build your confidence as a parent including play therapy for young children. Even if you don't have major problems, talking through challenges and gaining perspective is important. Therapy is a partnership in which you should feel safe and listened to.
We all need support during difficult times. If you have a history of trauma leaving you feeling overwhelmed or totally stressed, there are several treatments that can stop the past having such an impact on you now. Perhaps you grew up in a dysfunctional family and wonder "what's normal, what's healthy?" If you are a parent I have specialized training to help build your confidence as a parent including play therapy for young children. Even if you don't have major problems, talking through challenges and gaining perspective is important. Therapy is a partnership in which you should feel safe and listened to.
Jessica Luisa Estrada Foster
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Berkeley, CA 94705
I work with those experiencing depression, anxiety, neurodiversity, loneliness and belonging, trauma, life transitions, and experiencing the difficulty inherent in navigating societal systems. I consider the cultural frameworks of my clients, while examining the complexity of a mixed cultural experience, whether that be related to the intersection of ethnicity, gender, sexuality, family culture, or religion. Integrative approaches, including psychodynamic, attachment-based, narrative, play, expressive arts, mindfulness, CBT, ACT, values-based work, and somatic techniques, allow me to serve clients of all ages and couples.
I work with those experiencing depression, anxiety, neurodiversity, loneliness and belonging, trauma, life transitions, and experiencing the difficulty inherent in navigating societal systems. I consider the cultural frameworks of my clients, while examining the complexity of a mixed cultural experience, whether that be related to the intersection of ethnicity, gender, sexuality, family culture, or religion. Integrative approaches, including psychodynamic, attachment-based, narrative, play, expressive arts, mindfulness, CBT, ACT, values-based work, and somatic techniques, allow me to serve clients of all ages and couples.
I work with adults and couples of all ages wanting a safe and confidential environment with an experienced therapist. We all wish that we felt happy, connected to people we love who love us in return, and gratified by the work we do. These fundamental parts of life can bring tremendous fulfillment, but if not realized, can evoke loneliness, depression, anxiety, anger and/or resentment. Sometimes the behaviors we turn to help us feel better in the moment, but create even more problems. I believe in my work and my client's desire to move out of anxiety, despair or suffering, and into a more satisfying and fulfilling life.
I work with adults and couples of all ages wanting a safe and confidential environment with an experienced therapist. We all wish that we felt happy, connected to people we love who love us in return, and gratified by the work we do. These fundamental parts of life can bring tremendous fulfillment, but if not realized, can evoke loneliness, depression, anxiety, anger and/or resentment. Sometimes the behaviors we turn to help us feel better in the moment, but create even more problems. I believe in my work and my client's desire to move out of anxiety, despair or suffering, and into a more satisfying and fulfilling life.
I provide individual, couples, and group psychotherapy to children and adults. I have experience in treating numerous psychological disorders and supporting patients through difficult times, grieving, pandemic related stress, conflictual relationships, and troubling emotions. Along with the general areas of psychology, I specialize in the treatment of trauma. I have worked as a trauma researcher for ten years at the Palo Alto VA and Palo Alto University, publishing a book chapter on personality disorders and paper in the Journal of Threat Assessment and Management. I also provide assessment and expert witness services.
I provide individual, couples, and group psychotherapy to children and adults. I have experience in treating numerous psychological disorders and supporting patients through difficult times, grieving, pandemic related stress, conflictual relationships, and troubling emotions. Along with the general areas of psychology, I specialize in the treatment of trauma. I have worked as a trauma researcher for ten years at the Palo Alto VA and Palo Alto University, publishing a book chapter on personality disorders and paper in the Journal of Threat Assessment and Management. I also provide assessment and expert witness services.
Welcome :) I specialize in supporting adults (18+) facing crisis, difficult life transitions, relationship issues, grief/loss, depression and anxiety. My work is deeply rooted in empowering and supporting individuals on their personal journey as they uncover inner-strengths, increase insight about themselves, their relationships and restoring balance in their lives. I embrace a strengths-based, holistic and mindfulness-based framework rooted in culture and healing when working with clients. I welcome diversity in all forms and integrate various treatment modalities based on client need.
Welcome :) I specialize in supporting adults (18+) facing crisis, difficult life transitions, relationship issues, grief/loss, depression and anxiety. My work is deeply rooted in empowering and supporting individuals on their personal journey as they uncover inner-strengths, increase insight about themselves, their relationships and restoring balance in their lives. I embrace a strengths-based, holistic and mindfulness-based framework rooted in culture and healing when working with clients. I welcome diversity in all forms and integrate various treatment modalities based on client need.
If you are struggling with difficult feelings or situations I might be able to help. I enjoy connecting with clients and getting to know the uniqueness of each person I work with. I can help you make sense of your life experiences and together we can find new ways for you to be able to cope better and feel more fulfilled in your life. I really enjoy helping people to thrive and become more authentically themselves. My style is collaborative, genuine and interactive. I believe humor can be an important part of getting through difficult times.
If you are struggling with difficult feelings or situations I might be able to help. I enjoy connecting with clients and getting to know the uniqueness of each person I work with. I can help you make sense of your life experiences and together we can find new ways for you to be able to cope better and feel more fulfilled in your life. I really enjoy helping people to thrive and become more authentically themselves. My style is collaborative, genuine and interactive. I believe humor can be an important part of getting through difficult times.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.