Adults Therapists in Downtown, Oakland, CA

My therapy style is adaptive, collaborative, and responsive to your unique needs and therapy goals. I am committed to supporting you in an emotionally and physically safe space as we explore ways to empower you to live a more healthy, satisfied, and meaningful life as you define it. We can together explore what that could be for you as you take the first courageous step in seeking a therapist that can support your personal healing journey. We can also adjust the pace of therapy should you choose to spend more time exploring your inner emotional and thought life, past or present challenging life circumstances.

I work with clients in helping them free themselves from their past, and into a healthy and productive present. I attain this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan to fit your needs. I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 17 years of experience. My clinical experience is working with adults and families. I use an eclectic therapy approach that incorporates a variety of therapeutic principles and philosophies. I tailor sessions to each individual's needs.

I am a Black therapist with about 10 years of experience working with a wide breadth of clients from various cultural backgrounds and diversities. I primarily work from a Cognitive Behavioral background looking at how your thoughts can influence your feelings and behaviors and developing coping skills to manage thoughts and better regulate feelings. My main goal in therapy is to meet the client where they are at and provide treatment and support based on the goals and needs of the client. I am very energetic, positive, and down to earth while also being mindful to match my client’s energy and personality.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with experience working in community-based and outpatient mental health settings. I have a passion for working with individuals, couples, and families to help them navigate life's transitions and develop skills to thrive. I specialize in depression, anxiety, panic, and relationships. I have past experience working with young children, teens, and adults utilizing an integrated approach to tailor therapy to each person's unique needs and preferences.

Hello and welcome! My name is Lauren Sherwin, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I'm glad you're here. We all have challenges in life and need a helping hand at times. My goal is to help you achieve your goals. Together, we will identify your wants and needs, while implementing tools and strategies to help you heal. I have experience working directly with children, adolescents, and adults in a wide array of settings.

I’m Rachel Ganz and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly a decade of experience working with youth, young adults , and families in the San Francisco Bay Area. I view the therapeutic process as grounded in a relationship between equals: you bring the expertise on yourself and your life experiences, while I bring expertise on how to create a safe space for you to be vulnerable, open, and able to learn concrete skills and strategies to move forward in ways that better serve you.

I consider myself a strength-based therapist and and compassionate listener creating emotional safety for my clients. I am a very direct and interactive therapist and offer tools and interventions for change. I use mindfulness techniques and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) approach as well as solution focused towards goals that are created collaboratively. I work with individuals in creating better communication skills, assertive skills and empowerment for self esteem building.

I use an eclectic style that I have formed over many years of working with adults and children experiencing health traumas and family transitions through foster care, etc. I often start with crisis intervention and prioritize starting where the client is. I provide feedback and suggestions and motivational interviewing. I also have experience working with harm reduction models for substance abuse intervention. I often use Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients with self-esteem, shame, and PTSD symptoms.

“The best things in life are on the other side of fear.” You or your teen struggle with anxiety, OCD, or trauma. Or you struggle with relationship anxiety or ROCD. You spend hours worrying and feeling anxious. You feel tense and you're in a ton of pain. You’ve tried all kinds of ways to get rid of the problem - relaxation, meditation, etc. - and nothing has worked. You’re confused, frustrated, and nearly hopeless. You don’t understand why this is happening, how to make it go away, or even what to do next.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked 20+ years with children and adults who have experienced mental health challenges. My approach is simple: Meet people where they are at from a compassionate, non-judgmental, and honest perspective. I use a collection of therapeutic techniques specific to the needs of the person, and my underlying philosophy is to facilitate conversations that evoke critical thinking so that people can master the skills necessary to resolve their own issues.

I specialize in working with those dealing with depression, anxiety, and women’s issues. I have more than 10 years of experience working with parents of children with disabilities and offering individual therapy to adolescents and adults with varying developmental disabilities. I utilize a holistic approach and incorporate techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, solution-focused therapy, as well as others.

My goal is to support you in gaining self-awareness and empower you towards healing in efforts to advance your emotional well-being. I utilize a variety of approaches to help you understand how your past affects who you are today while instilling hope for your future. I hope to make you feel safe, comfortable and heard throughout your therapeutic journey by providing a non-judgmental space to accomplish your individual goals.

One of my passions in this field is the healing/ growth/ transformative experience that an individual can have through trauma work. I have continued my clinical work providing therapy services to children and adults who have experienced trauma and/or significant adverse life events. This work is deeply meaningful to me and it has led me to seek advanced training on the treatment of trauma via evidenced based practices as well as emerging and established therapeutic models. I combine my advanced trauma training and the use of solution-focused, mindfulness, and strength-based therapeutic interventions in my clinical approach.

I am a mental health counselor with over a decade of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and adults . I treat symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, stress, and trauma. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and client goal-oriented. We discuss areas of difficulty and what changes you would like to address. The clinical interventions are carefully tailored to you and your input.

I specialize in working with teens, adults and older adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and going through life transitions. Whether you are experiencing grief and loss, struggling with uncertainty, exploring aspects of yourself and identity, working on self esteem, relationships, school and work, health or confronting big decisions and your place in the world, psychotherapy can provide a welcome space to learn, grow, process, integrate, express and heal. I support people in coming into greater clarity, connection, understanding, self assuredness, ease and peace about the past, where you are now, and where you hope to go.

I have 15 years of experience working with adults , children, and adolescents. I have extensive experience with diverse populations in medical, group and community settings. I work with my clients collaboratively by providing a non-judgmental, compassionate, and supportive setting. I believe in working in a partnership with my clients to help them identify their challenges and utilize their strengths to help them achieve their goals.

My goal is to provide you with skills that you can take and maintain even after you complete your therapy journey with me. Some of these skills can include, but are not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills, communication, mindfulness, anxiety management, and relaxation skills. I have experience in working with all ages of life. My passion is working with young adults and adults , couples, and families. I specialize in the treatment of depression (including prenatal and postpartum), anxiety, trauma, addictions, interpersonal conflict, and life transitions.

I approach each client seeking to genuinely understand their life experiences and current struggles. I work from a place of compassion and support clients in building understanding of their emotions, habits, and relationships. I specialize in working with college students and young adults who often face major life transitions that can bring up a great deal of anxiety, depression, stress, uncertainty and relationship/family challenges.