Female Therapists in Dimond District, Oakland, CA
I identify as a queer woman, a feminist, am gender-affirming, and supportive of racial and social justice.
Sometimes it is difficult to know how to move through the waves of life’s challenges. Anxiety, self-esteem issues, grief and loss, perfectionism, and relationship concerns can all disconnect us from staying present to ourselves and grounded in the knowledge that we are not alone. Being open to support is a brave and powerful starting place. Whatever your life experience or transition, I look forward to being your ally as we work to deepen your self-knowledge, self-trust, and self-compassion.
I identify as a queer woman, a feminist, am gender-affirming, and supportive of racial and social justice.
Sometimes it is difficult to know how to move through the waves of life’s challenges. Anxiety, self-esteem issues, grief and loss, perfectionism, and relationship concerns can all disconnect us from staying present to ourselves and grounded in the knowledge that we are not alone. Being open to support is a brave and powerful starting place. Whatever your life experience or transition, I look forward to being your ally as we work to deepen your self-knowledge, self-trust, and self-compassion.
As a black woman, I am passionate about liberated practices and the destigmatization of mental health in marginalized communities.
Is your child struggling with anxiety, depression or a big life change or a recent trauma? Are you an adult navigating grief or a transitional phase in your life and overwhelmed with stress, worry, or fear? As an Art Therapist, using a trauma-informed approach, we will work collaboratively and creatively to meet your goals. I will help you access coping skills, establishing routines, and hold space for emotional expression. I specialize in working with individuals from marginalized communities, ages 4 through adulthood, with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.
As a black woman, I am passionate about liberated practices and the destigmatization of mental health in marginalized communities.
Is your child struggling with anxiety, depression or a big life change or a recent trauma? Are you an adult navigating grief or a transitional phase in your life and overwhelmed with stress, worry, or fear? As an Art Therapist, using a trauma-informed approach, we will work collaboratively and creatively to meet your goals. I will help you access coping skills, establishing routines, and hold space for emotional expression. I specialize in working with individuals from marginalized communities, ages 4 through adulthood, with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.
I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, families and women.
I use Mindfulness exercises and a somatic (body-centered) focus to support people in becoming more aware and accepting of their thoughts, feelings and beliefs. My work focuses on helping people connect with their strengths, recognize successes and be kinder toward themselves.
I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, families and women.
I use Mindfulness exercises and a somatic (body-centered) focus to support people in becoming more aware and accepting of their thoughts, feelings and beliefs. My work focuses on helping people connect with their strengths, recognize successes and be kinder toward themselves.
I work with women, men, and teens of color seeking coaching to manage difficult times, depression symptoms, and addressing experiences of social and community harm.
I offer my clients a trauma-informed approach to life coaching. Our work together starts when a client reaches out, and I learn about how I may be helpful to them in that particular chapter in their life. From there, we discuss ways to move forward. Clients have enjoyed developing goals and examining their experiences through narratives.
I work with women, men, and teens of color seeking coaching to manage difficult times, depression symptoms, and addressing experiences of social and community harm.
I offer my clients a trauma-informed approach to life coaching. Our work together starts when a client reaches out, and I learn about how I may be helpful to them in that particular chapter in their life. From there, we discuss ways to move forward. Clients have enjoyed developing goals and examining their experiences through narratives.
I'm excited to announce I'm starting a Financial Therapy Money Mindset group for Women starting at the end of January.
Being a mom is beautiful, but let's be honest, it's HARD & your marriage is struggling. You normally feel strong & confident, but lately you’ve been feeling anxious and stressed since you feel like your marriage is falling apart. You and your partner feel more like roommates than romantic partners, and the fighting has become so unbearable that you just shut down to avoid another argument. You know that you both are stuck in relationship patterns that just don’t work, but you don't know how to make things better. As a twin mom I know how hard it is to balance family & find time to invest in your marriage.
I'm excited to announce I'm starting a Financial Therapy Money Mindset group for Women starting at the end of January.
Being a mom is beautiful, but let's be honest, it's HARD & your marriage is struggling. You normally feel strong & confident, but lately you’ve been feeling anxious and stressed since you feel like your marriage is falling apart. You and your partner feel more like roommates than romantic partners, and the fighting has become so unbearable that you just shut down to avoid another argument. You know that you both are stuck in relationship patterns that just don’t work, but you don't know how to make things better. As a twin mom I know how hard it is to balance family & find time to invest in your marriage.
I identify as a Black female, Womanist, and Christian therapist.
My ideal client may be experiencing relationship difficulties, anxiety, or depression. Her goal may be to develop healthy boundaries with others, and strengthen her coping skills and self- care efforts. My ideal client will learn to understand that not only her motivation, but efforts will be the determining factor in living a more fulfilling life.
I identify as a Black female, Womanist, and Christian therapist.
My ideal client may be experiencing relationship difficulties, anxiety, or depression. Her goal may be to develop healthy boundaries with others, and strengthen her coping skills and self- care efforts. My ideal client will learn to understand that not only her motivation, but efforts will be the determining factor in living a more fulfilling life.
But, the main struggles that have always hit home for me have been women who feel like they have to or should be all things to everyone and everything.
I offer a whole-person approach rooted in helping others go from surviving to thriving. I believe in the power of basic self-care, listening to your body, understanding your inner voice and intuition, exploring healthy and unhealthy relationships, and removing blocks that may prevent you from getting to your goals.
But, the main struggles that have always hit home for me have been women who feel like they have to or should be all things to everyone and everything.
I offer a whole-person approach rooted in helping others go from surviving to thriving. I believe in the power of basic self-care, listening to your body, understanding your inner voice and intuition, exploring healthy and unhealthy relationships, and removing blocks that may prevent you from getting to your goals.
The single most consistent predictor of success in therapy is the relationship between therapist and client. I prioritize creating a trusting relationship. My approach is collaborative, relational, and interactive. I balance listening deeply with gently challenging clients to make meaningful change. I am not a therapist who sits back silently. I also do not presume that any given technique or my own experience hold all the answers in our journey together. Rather, I draw on evidence-based, relational practices, more than a decade of clinical practice, and your lived experience, cultural and personal practices, beliefs, and values.
The single most consistent predictor of success in therapy is the relationship between therapist and client. I prioritize creating a trusting relationship. My approach is collaborative, relational, and interactive. I balance listening deeply with gently challenging clients to make meaningful change. I am not a therapist who sits back silently. I also do not presume that any given technique or my own experience hold all the answers in our journey together. Rather, I draw on evidence-based, relational practices, more than a decade of clinical practice, and your lived experience, cultural and personal practices, beliefs, and values.
Being in therapy is a creative process of self-discovery where your whole self is welcome. The space we hold for your words and feelings in therapy is enlivening and often leads to deep insights and relief from painful psychological symptoms toward engaging in life more fully. I join my patients as they put words to experiences that are hard to talk about and help them find new paths to understanding. I work best with individuals and couples who want to get to the roots of ongoing conflicts, who experience issues with sexuality and intimacy related to trauma, or who want to explore what life can look like beyond shame and guilt.
Being in therapy is a creative process of self-discovery where your whole self is welcome. The space we hold for your words and feelings in therapy is enlivening and often leads to deep insights and relief from painful psychological symptoms toward engaging in life more fully. I join my patients as they put words to experiences that are hard to talk about and help them find new paths to understanding. I work best with individuals and couples who want to get to the roots of ongoing conflicts, who experience issues with sexuality and intimacy related to trauma, or who want to explore what life can look like beyond shame and guilt.
Trisha Rowe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dimond District, Oakland, CA 94602
Your being on this site reflects your hope that at a time of vulnerability your can find someone who will assist and accompany you through your pain. I believe that everyone, no matter if they are dealing with depression, anxiety, or have been through intense abuse and/or neglect have within them a deeper part of themselves that is untouched and whole. Together we alleviate shame, fear and aloneness so that you can go beyond your defenses, explore your inner life and have new experiences that allow for your ability to tap into your healing and adaptive aspects of yourself.
Your being on this site reflects your hope that at a time of vulnerability your can find someone who will assist and accompany you through your pain. I believe that everyone, no matter if they are dealing with depression, anxiety, or have been through intense abuse and/or neglect have within them a deeper part of themselves that is untouched and whole. Together we alleviate shame, fear and aloneness so that you can go beyond your defenses, explore your inner life and have new experiences that allow for your ability to tap into your healing and adaptive aspects of yourself.
Karen Pernet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dimond District, Oakland, CA 94602
When individuals, couples, families or children make the difficult decision to come to therapy they are usually feeling stuck and often scared. Each of us has our own strength and wisdom which we don't see when we are troubled. My goal is for us to work together to rediscover those qualities.
I use a cattail plant as a symbol of how I see therapy. Why? Cattails are found stuck in a marsh and often regarded as weeds. But when looked at carefully they are graceful and strong. Let me help you find your strength and grace.
When individuals, couples, families or children make the difficult decision to come to therapy they are usually feeling stuck and often scared. Each of us has our own strength and wisdom which we don't see when we are troubled. My goal is for us to work together to rediscover those qualities.
I use a cattail plant as a symbol of how I see therapy. Why? Cattails are found stuck in a marsh and often regarded as weeds. But when looked at carefully they are graceful and strong. Let me help you find your strength and grace.
Meet Our Female Therapists
Katherine Tarnoff
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dimond District, Oakland, CA 94602
Through counseling, I support individuals, couples and families to identify patterns in behavior and communication. Our work together will be collaborative and strengths-based. It will encourage shifts in the family to promote healthy expression of emotions and communication to improve relationships. I use a directive style of communication and an active and integrative approach. I encourage parents, caregivers and other family members to be involved in the therapeutic process.
Through counseling, I support individuals, couples and families to identify patterns in behavior and communication. Our work together will be collaborative and strengths-based. It will encourage shifts in the family to promote healthy expression of emotions and communication to improve relationships. I use a directive style of communication and an active and integrative approach. I encourage parents, caregivers and other family members to be involved in the therapeutic process.
Do you ever feel like you’re carrying invisible weight from the past, unsure how to put it down? Do you find yourself wondering why certain patterns keep showing up in your life or relationships? Perhaps you’ve achieved professional success, but internally, something still feels unresolved or unfulfilled.
Do you ever feel like you’re carrying invisible weight from the past, unsure how to put it down? Do you find yourself wondering why certain patterns keep showing up in your life or relationships? Perhaps you’ve achieved professional success, but internally, something still feels unresolved or unfulfilled.
Evening and weekend appointments are available! If you are looking for help to rediscover, remember, and grow into the person you wish to be and need support and help to get there, I would feel privileged to be on that journey with you. I focus on honoring your knowledge and experiences in the hope of creating an empowering environment where you benefit from the freedom to discover your strengths, resiliencies, and courage. I consider the many ways you have come to know and understand yourself and your relationships to others, taking into account your culture, history, and identity.
Evening and weekend appointments are available! If you are looking for help to rediscover, remember, and grow into the person you wish to be and need support and help to get there, I would feel privileged to be on that journey with you. I focus on honoring your knowledge and experiences in the hope of creating an empowering environment where you benefit from the freedom to discover your strengths, resiliencies, and courage. I consider the many ways you have come to know and understand yourself and your relationships to others, taking into account your culture, history, and identity.
My goal is to help clients achieve success while going through struggles and life challenges. I have experience treating children, adolescents, couples and families who are affected by domestic violence, drugs and alcohol abuse. I also work with individuals who have anxiety, depression and mood disorders. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as my primary form of treatment. However, I provide various modalities. I offer a safe and non-judgmental environment to help clients cope or change behaviors that will benefit them on moving forward.
My goal is to help clients achieve success while going through struggles and life challenges. I have experience treating children, adolescents, couples and families who are affected by domestic violence, drugs and alcohol abuse. I also work with individuals who have anxiety, depression and mood disorders. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as my primary form of treatment. However, I provide various modalities. I offer a safe and non-judgmental environment to help clients cope or change behaviors that will benefit them on moving forward.
Welcome! Congratulations on taking the initial step towards healing. I'm Dr. Angelica Muñoz, a Bilingual Latinx Psychologist. I specialize in guiding individuals through various challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, queer and sexual identity exploration, cultural identity, and navigating perinatal and postpartum mental health.
Welcome! Congratulations on taking the initial step towards healing. I'm Dr. Angelica Muñoz, a Bilingual Latinx Psychologist. I specialize in guiding individuals through various challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, queer and sexual identity exploration, cultural identity, and navigating perinatal and postpartum mental health.
My philosophy in working with adults & teen is to share cognitive and mindfulness techniques, in a supportive setting, to help my clients make positive changes in their thoughts and actions. Utilizing personal accountability, combined with humor and lightness, I aim to help clients cultivate compassion for themselves, so they may be willing to experiment with new tools. I strive to help clients come back into their bodies, more effectively process their feelings, and move decisively toward wellness. My theory is to be flexible and sensitive in my approach while moving clients toward a more confident, realized version of themselves.
My philosophy in working with adults & teen is to share cognitive and mindfulness techniques, in a supportive setting, to help my clients make positive changes in their thoughts and actions. Utilizing personal accountability, combined with humor and lightness, I aim to help clients cultivate compassion for themselves, so they may be willing to experiment with new tools. I strive to help clients come back into their bodies, more effectively process their feelings, and move decisively toward wellness. My theory is to be flexible and sensitive in my approach while moving clients toward a more confident, realized version of themselves.
As someone navigating the world between cultures, ethnicities, and labels, you have been given the gift of insight, adaptability, and attunement. You can see what others don't, and are highly sensitive to what goes unspoken or unacknowledged. The gift of being adaptable in any environment can be a major strength, and it also presents a challenge. When we are highly skilled at anticipating, understanding, and accommodating the feelings and needs of others, it is easy to lose sight of what is most important for our own physical, mental, and emotional well being.
As someone navigating the world between cultures, ethnicities, and labels, you have been given the gift of insight, adaptability, and attunement. You can see what others don't, and are highly sensitive to what goes unspoken or unacknowledged. The gift of being adaptable in any environment can be a major strength, and it also presents a challenge. When we are highly skilled at anticipating, understanding, and accommodating the feelings and needs of others, it is easy to lose sight of what is most important for our own physical, mental, and emotional well being.
Life is unpredictable and full of difficult moments that humble and challenge us all. Maybe you’re navigating a big transition, desiring deeper connection with yourself or in your relationships, experiencing a loss, or just feeling ready to get unstuck from old patterns. Together, we will work to better understand the core of your struggles and develop skills for the kind of change you are seeking. I work with adults who want to strengthen their relationship with themselves to feel more present in their relationships, their experiences, and life's unfolding.
Life is unpredictable and full of difficult moments that humble and challenge us all. Maybe you’re navigating a big transition, desiring deeper connection with yourself or in your relationships, experiencing a loss, or just feeling ready to get unstuck from old patterns. Together, we will work to better understand the core of your struggles and develop skills for the kind of change you are seeking. I work with adults who want to strengthen their relationship with themselves to feel more present in their relationships, their experiences, and life's unfolding.
You didn't want this change - but it's here and you can't stop it. You have to figure out how to keep putting one foot in front of the other. Or maybe you DID want this - but you never imagined it would be so hard, or that your relationships would suffer, or that you wouldn't feel like yourself anymore. You've always had the next step figured out, but now you're on the verge of something new, and you don't feel up to the challenge. If people knew how you're really doing, they'd look at you differently. You need the constant anxiety to hush, and the overwhelm to stop.
You didn't want this change - but it's here and you can't stop it. You have to figure out how to keep putting one foot in front of the other. Or maybe you DID want this - but you never imagined it would be so hard, or that your relationships would suffer, or that you wouldn't feel like yourself anymore. You've always had the next step figured out, but now you're on the verge of something new, and you don't feel up to the challenge. If people knew how you're really doing, they'd look at you differently. You need the constant anxiety to hush, and the overwhelm to stop.
See more therapy options for Dimond District, Oakland
Nearby Female Therapists Searches for Dimond District, Oakland
See More Female TherapistsNearby Searches for Dimond District, Oakland
- Bella Vista
- Crestmont
- Glenview
- Maxwell Park
- Oakmore
- Redwood Heights
- Saint Elizabeth
- Trestle Glen
- Upper Dimond
- Upper Laurel
Female Therapists
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.