Couples Counseling Therapists in Adams Point, Oakland, CA
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Sam C Tourek
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Sitting with someone that you feel understands you and is able to help you achieve your goals is fundamental to the therapeutic
relationship
.
Hello, and thanks for viewing my profile. Asking for help can be difficult, and finding a good fit in searching for a therapist is essential. Therapy can help us deepen both our understanding of the problems we face and our agency in addressing them. My job is to push you to think critically about your concerns, to live with deeper meaning and purpose, and to find complexity and richness in your lived experiences. In addition to private practice work, I hold a clinical position at UC-Berkeley, and work as the liaison to the Cal Athletics Department and the Golden State Warriors.

Kellen Tisinger
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Some of these issues include anxiety, depression,
relationship
issues, self-criticism, grief/loss, and feelings of not belonging.
Therapy is a way to be kinder to yourself. It provides a chance to get to know yourself better. My aim is to offer people a sense of understanding themselves in a collaborative way. Together, we make efforts to notice the ways you relate to yourself and others, how you’re feeling and thinking, and the reasons why you manage stress in particular ways. I value an understanding of people’s backgrounds, early experiences, and environments. This can help us clarify the roots of current distressing patterns, as well as your existing strengths.

Paul Taruskin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I work with
couples
using an evidence-based model called Emotionally Focused
Couples
Therapy (EFT).
I'm glad you are here. This is a big deal. Whether you seek therapy individually or as part of a couple, the way you relate to yourself, your world, and your people are pivotal to understanding your mental health. I'm committed to supporting
couples
and individuals at all levels of development who seek a supportive environment in their pursuit of growth and healing. Together, we will explore your present and past to discover your strengths, while making space for the pain and distress you are carrying. Together, we will understand your
partner
and relationships in a new way and rediscover your capacity to find solutions on your own
Not accepting new clients

Anastasia Chamery Gomes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
You’re a conscious, sensitive person, committed to justice and healing - but you find yourself feeling alone and confused about why you are continually struggling in relationships, or worse - you're worried intergenerational trauma has made being in healthy
relationship
out of reach for you. You’re intelligent and thoughtful, but you worry you're not reaching your potential because you’ve spent your life taking care of others and managing your anxiety/self doubt. You have a hard time trusting/knowing your own voice, and/or setting boundaries for yourself and others. I am passionate about working with LGBTQiA+ / BIPOC folks.

Alana Morazzini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
You don’t feel like yourself, you push through each day joyless and overwhelmed. Talking to friends, family, or even your
partner
about how difficult things are often makes you feel more alone. More than anything you want to be excited about this next phase of life, to feel like you can meet this moment with hope and resolve and be there for those who need you most, but instead you are barely treading water. Worse, you and your
partner
have never felt more out of sync.

Taunya Black
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
It is our birthright to be in right
relationship
with our authentic selves; to live with embodied integration and wholeness; to move through life with a sense of wonder and in alignment with our purpose.
Do feelings of overwhelm, stress or unworthiness have you at an impasse? Struggling with the impacts of trauma, abuse or grief? Working through issues around racial identity, sexual orientation, or internalized oppression? Dealing with depression or anxiety? Do you have difficulty establishing healthy boundaries and making yourself the main character of your life? I am here to support you with holding the range of human emotions and experiences with greater ease, and unpacking patterns and behaviors that no longer serve you. Together, we will create a path forward that enhances your sense of agency, peace and fulfillment.

Abby Weintraub
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
Welcome! First and foremost, I believe your pain is real, and that you deserve space to be seen and heard in it. I work with people across many areas, but those who seek me out tend to be queer/LGBTQIAA2+, trans/non-binary/gender non-conforming, chronically or acutely ill, disabled, fat-identified and/or working on an empowered
relationship
with their body, polyamorous, kinky, sex workers, and non-traditional family structures. I'll be with you every step of the way as you move toward the relief of true self-compassion, as well as the expression of anger, sadness, and grief around what you've lost, or what you never got to have.

Astraea Bella, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives. Most of us didn't learn how to create fulfilling romantic relationships growing up. Conflict, distance, not knowing the way forward, these are all common struggles. Fortunately, in depth scientific research has revealed key relational skills that lead to fulfilling relationships. Ground breaking research into gender, sexuality, and eroticism has also revealed core skills that create fulfillment in the realm of eros. With these advanced skills, you can learn how to bring out the best in you and your
partner
.

Frankie Bashan
Psychologist, PsyD, CST
Verified
Verified
In addition to providing psychotherapeutic services I also provide dating and
relationship
coaching and I am a board certified sex therapist (AASECT).
I believe that we all have the intrinsic ability to reach our full potential; that "self-actualization is growth-motivated rather than deficiency-motivated". It is our life experiences and toxic interactions with others that often prevent us from realizing this potential on our own.
Although I was trained psychodynamically, my approach is integrative and driven by the needs of the individual client. I practice in a warm, relational, and collaborative manner.
I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, individual adults and
couples
. I help clients identify what is holding them back from effecting positive change. I help clients be more mindful and less fearful, thereby allowing them to attain more meaningful healthy relationships.
Waitlist for new clients

Teresa Trout
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I offer affirmative, knowledgeable, and trauma-informed services for individuals who are part of the LGBTQ+, BDSM/Kink, and Non-Traditional
Relationship
communities.
I honor the vulnerability it takes to embark on a journey of personal growth. I provide a supportive, safe space for you to heal past experiences, explore how those experiences impact your present day, and support you in practicing new ways of being in the world. My approach to therapy is very collaborative and rooted in helping you become the "expert" of you. In addition to talk therapy (which is a creative modality in of itself), I specialize in Expressive Arts (EXA) Therapy which uses the creative arts (writing, art, sandtray, movement, drama, etc.) to explore and process your lived experience.

Ari Oklan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I use a warm, down-to-earth approach in my work with children, teens, adults and
couples
. I collaborate with clients to develop a whole view of challenges and strengths, which is informed by my wide breadth of clinical experience across the lifespan. I have expertise in working with infants and parents, developmental disabilities, trauma, and both anticipated and unexpected crises across all ages. I integrate these perspectives so that I can attune to your needs and provide responsive support. My hope is to help you water the seeds of your inner strengths, push through stuck situations, and live with more connectedness and vitality.
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Rayna Sanghvi
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Significant life stressors impact our mental health, including experiencing an identity crisis, burnout, challenging transitions, grief,
relationship
difficulties, intergenerational trauma, and systemic oppression. Childhood trauma, dysfunctional family dynamics, and physical health challenges influence our mental health too. Do you find yourself feeling burnt out at home/work? Demotivated? Longing for change? Stuck? Confused about where life is taking you? Seeking therapy can offer a space for yourself to make meaning of your past experiences to guide your future, learn new coping skills, and connect to your values.

Matt Van Pelt
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
You may be coming to therapy already knowing what you want less of—be it self doubt and criticism, tension in a particular
relationship
, a creeping uneasiness, or any of a hundred other challenges that enter our lives and create a sense of overwhelm or fatigue.
Confidence and connection are the key ingredients for a meaningful life, but they can be compromised in times of stress or transition. The foundations of the past, once familiar and secure, are shaken. Anxieties encroach. Connections are lost. Yet, I believe that despite the pain and difficulty of these phases, there is immense potential for positive change and personal growth. Helping you discover that potential is what I love most about my work, so I encourage you to reach out to me to get started today. You can email me at vanpeltcounseling@gmail.com or text me at 510-859-4448 to set up a free consultation. I will respond ASAP.

Stacey Ann Spilly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Welcome to Embrace and Flow Therapy! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oakland, California. Throughout my career, I have worked with diverse groups in a variety of settings, from outpatient work in a psychiatric hospital, to working with families doing community mental health therapy, and school based clinical work. I have over 15 years experience working with clients across the life span, with a wide range of presenting concerns and diagnoses. I specialize in working with individuals and
couples
, new parents, athletes, and adolescents.

Marjorie Chaset
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
For
couples
, I specialize in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy.
Many of the people who reach out to me for therapy describe themselves as disheartened and distressed with some major part of their lives. Some feel sadly disconnected in their intimate
relationship
with a primary
partner
or
spouse
. Others feel they can't find a way to communicate and connect with a parent, child or sibling. Other people want relief from feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed by stress. What they all have in common is a genuine desire to feel more deeply connected in their relationships and to live more fully and with greater ease. Does this sound like you?

Megan Jacoby
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My priority as a therapist is to create a safe space for you. When any of us seeks out therapy, we are likely suffering. To suffer is to be in a very tender place, and I want to honor that. Whether your suffering comes from early childhood trauma, more recent losses,
relationship
problems, social injustice, adjustment to big changes in your life...I want you to feel safe and companioned as you move toward tending those places of wounding and toward healing.

Mary Fleisch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Couples
or partners come to me looking for a therapist who can help them figure out how to get their
relationship
back on track.
Do you find yourself struggling in your
relationship
, no matter what you do? You may be fed up with the constant fighting, worried that maybe this next argument will push your
partner
over the edge, overwhelmed with the growing distance in your
relationship
. You might even be wondering- can we make it through this? One thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready for the arguments to stop. You’re ready to feel excited again to spend time with your
partner
. Most of all, you’re ready to feel connected and in love again.

Adam Cohen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Life can be disorienting and, from time to time, we've all felt stuck. Together, we can work through difficult or overwhelming experiences so that you can take steps toward the life you want to live. I base my approach on the core beliefs that you are whole and that you can live a deeply fulfilling life. My aim as your therapist is to support you in creating a more compassionate and mindful
relationship
with yourself. We will work together to take your power back from distressing thoughts and emotions, so you can discover your path to healing, passion, and fulfillment.
Waitlist for new clients

Katie Keech
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My clients are creative, questioning, and active in diverse communities. They often want a therapist who is both engaging and collaborative with the healing process. Someone who combines the skills of being transparent, supportive, and respectfully challenges them towards change. I have 18 years experience with adults, teens
couples
, and poly groups. I've led grief groups for those who've lost someone to suicide, managed programs for individuals struggling with severe mental illness, and have become an expert in clinically working with trauma with TAY (Transitional Aged Youth) who are young adult individuals between 18-25.

David Cushman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I view therapy as a collaborative
relationship
between both parties, where therapist and client are impacted and changed by the experience.
In a society that expects us to be constantly producing, connecting, and consuming, it is hard to take stock of the inherent complexities in our everyday lives, whether we are children, teens or adults. I see my role as creating a space for pause, reflection and calibration. I pay attention to themes that emerge from discussions we have, tracing the influences of past experiences to present decisions and emotions, helping to connect interactions in the therapy room to problems that emerge outside the therapy room.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.