Therapists in Oakland, CA

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Kathleen H. McClelland, LMFT 82458
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work collaboratively with adults, children and families across the lifespan to co-create a therapeutic relationship that helps them to recognize behavior and thinking that no longer works and to discover new options for living. Using a relational, non-judgmental and compassionate approach, I help people who are navigating difficult life transitions, struggling with relationships, working through grief and loss and adjusting to living with physical or mental illnesses, including addictions. I utilize sand tray therapy and expressive arts in my work with both children and adults.
(888) 697-2063
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Oakland, CA 94602
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Quincy L Wilkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Life isn't always easy. Whether you're dealing with an existing challenge, a current stressful situation, or you're turning a page to start a new chapter of your life, I believe we all can benefit from someone helping us to manage these changes and transitions. My therapeutic goal is to help you better manage your life's challenges and to provide you with tools and strategies to achieve your personal goals.
(510) 900-8769
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Oakland, CA 94609
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Kathleen Parkinson McConnell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"Reaching out is the first step. I invite you to take that first step and CALL me at 510-652-1902. I look forward to talking with you."
(510) 652-1902
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Oakland, CA 94611
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Jetaun G Mills
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
You have lost so much in your life, but your biggest loss has been your sense of self. Early on, you learned that it wasn’t safe to be who you are, or be in your skin or your body. So you run away from yourself and become an overachiever in work and in relationships. This hustling for worthiness has left you feeling abandoned and exhausted. You want to trust. You want to heal. You want to be able to dive deep into the beauty of life and laughter that you know is around you. Without knowing yourself, what your heart sounds and feels like - how will you build satisfying relationships and create a life that truly fills you up?
(510) 296-6738
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Oakland, CA 94601
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Anna Davidson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified
Verified
Through the experience of the expressive arts, I center the expansion of the imaginative realm in the therapy space through the use of art-making, writing, movement, somatic awareness, mindfulness and creative play. In my practices, I prioritize holistic embodiment— nurture of the Mind, Body, and Spirit— as well as empowering my clients to grab hold of their deepest desires through a lens of justice, creativity, imagination, and radical vulnerability. As a deeply relational therapist, I feel passionately about supporting clients in connecting to their stories and empowering them on the journey of stepping fully into their truth.
(341) 888-6204 x12
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Oakland, CA 94609
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Leroy Watts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My goal is to help you become more authentic in your relationships, find and live your values, and bring more peace and growth into your life. I work with a variety of individuals, but my focus is African American men in their first five years of marriage. I also work with men who want to grow in terms of how they show up in their relationships. I am trained in DBT, Gottman, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness based approaches.
(510) 369-2948
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Oakland, CA 94610
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Aerin Riegelsberger
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, ASW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you struggling with overwhelm, gender identity questions, stuckness, shame, or patterns that don’t feel good? I am a queer, trans clinical social worker providing individual telehealth therapy to adults living in California. I partner with folks in navigating anxiety, PTSD, substance use, gender alignment, and other areas of concern. I help folks feel more at home in their bodies and aligned with their authentic self. I tend to connect most effectively with folks who are trans, queer, fellow helping professionals, students, recent graduates, artists, witchy, and/or spiritually inclined.
(415) 634-3959
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Oakland, CA 94607
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Yuriko Domyo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I offer culturally sensitive, trauma-informed psychotherapy to support folks. I help bring awareness, healing, and transformation in times of need, difficulties, and transitions. I have deep commitment and curiosity for my clients. Working with me, you'll find someone who is warm, open, spacious and engaged, and playful at times.
(510) 513-0988
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Oakland, CA 94612
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Ebony Ellis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I help people manage their mental health by creating a safe space to process difficult emotions because: "...being human's hard - on the boulevard." - André L. Benjamin
(415) 316-1901
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Oakland, CA 94609
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Susanna McKean Moore
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My practice is currently full. I am taking no new clients, though I do have openings to meet with parents 1-3 sessions to think through next steps for you and your child. Please email me at susannamoorephd@gmail.com with your child's age, where you live, and a brief description of your situation. Se habla español. I work primarily with children and teens (and sometimes adults) who are marginalized in some way. I have extensive training in gender identity issues, the effects of trauma and loss, and the psychological impact of social injustice.
(510) 240-5918
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Oakland, CA 94609
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Phyllis F Lorenz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Please see website: phyllislorenzmft.com
(510) 399-0096
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Oakland, CA 94602
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Kamailia Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA , MFT
Verified
Verified
We all need support at some point in our lives, yet asking for help can be one of the hardest things to do. Everyone deserves to live their best life, use their voice and be free in their body. As humans our sense of self is shaped by old stories, the environment we grew up and live in, relationships, past traumas, impacted socio-political-economic and cultural influences, that may have clouded our vision of ourselves or who we want to be. My service as a therapist is to help you speak your truth. Find your way back to yourself. Reinvent, rediscover, tell and rewrite your story. Change is a moment by moment process.
(341) 222-3997
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Oakland, CA 94603
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Olayinka Rahman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Do you find yourself currently struggling? Whether it be with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, general life, or work stressors, therapy is a safe space to explore and develop skills to cope with life’s stressors and work total personal goals.
(510) 573-7714
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Oakland, CA 94601
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Rachel Cooke
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Starting therapy is not easy, and I hope you'll soon feel comfortable with me because of how I listen and become interested in the details you bring, helping you start to feel safe and at ease. I'll listen to the layers of what you say, and do my best to notice patterns which you may be unaware of. Together we'll think about the present moment of your life, your history, your needs and desires, and what gets in the way of your greater happiness and satisfaction.
(510) 374-4394
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Oakland, CA 94618
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Theodore “Ted” Owen Atwood
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I believe in the value of building a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship to tap into your internal strength, self-expertise, and self-expression to promote growth and support healing. I work from a Person-Centered foundation utilizing approaches and interventions such as Narrative Therapy, Attachment Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and others to meet the needs of each individual client.
(916) 299-5909
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Oakland, CA 94612
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Emily Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Starting therapy can be daunting. Perhaps you are in crisis and feeling overwhelmed. Or you have long meant to get help with an issue, but it feels hard to know where to start. I am skilled at helping people find the part of themselves that most urgently needs to be attended to.
(510) 878-4537
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Oakland, CA 94611
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Photo of Tracy Jones, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Oakland, CA
Tracy Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
Everyone struggles at some time in their lives with situations that are emotionally overwhelming. Making the decision to seek professional help is a positive first step towards healing. My goal is to create a compassionate space that will welcome your healing, personal growth and development while getting to the heart of the matter, making genuine change possible.
(510) 362-0976
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Oakland, CA 94610
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Lauren Ores Phillips
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I provide psychotherapy for adults, teenagers and children, consultation regarding parenting issues, and play therapy for children with behavioral or emotional issues. My work with adults has covered a broad spectrum - from people who are having problems with relationships or need help with stress management and coping skills, to people suffering from anxiety disorders and depression. I specialize in women's issues and life transitions. My goal is to help people get through difficult and challenging times and see opportunities for growth.
(510) 858-0654
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Oakland, CA 94611
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LaToya Braxton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MEd, EdS
Verified
Verified
What would it be like to be understood? No really?! The journey truly starts when we first seek to understand ourselves. Through personalized, identity affirming intervention and an unconditional judge-free zone, I implement healthy relationship building with each one of my clients first. As a result, trust can be established and influences you to be empowered yet vulnerable, ultimately leading to healthy behavior modification and a deeper awareness of how to thrive even through adversity.
(510) 380-7541
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Oakland, CA 94610
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Photo of Sage Leitson, Marriage & Family Therapist in Oakland, CA
Sage Leitson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
We all have the capacity to feel a full array of emotions, which serve to both protect us and connect us to others. However, often due to socialization, family of origin, or individual temperament, we learn that some emotions are dangerous to feel and express. Through individual therapy, the therapist is the "trusted other" who can help both acknowledge and witness the emotions that may have been long hidden. When these emotions are uncovered, we can more easily discover our true want and needs.
(510) 826-5137
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Oakland, CA 94610
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Is online therapy a good option?

Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.

What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?

Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.

What type of therapist is right for me?

Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.

Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?

The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.

What type of therapy is right for me?

The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.

Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?

Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.