Female Therapists in North Oakland, Oakland, CA
I enjoy working with individuals and couples from a variety of backgrounds and beliefs. In the last twenty years, I have coached corporate executives, consulted with physicians, and worked with adolescents and adults in individual and family therapy.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples from a variety of backgrounds and beliefs. In the last twenty years, I have coached corporate executives, consulted with physicians, and worked with adolescents and adults in individual and family therapy.
Gillian E Gillette
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, APCC
2 Endorsed
North Oakland, Oakland, CA 94618
Trauma often affects our day-to-day ability to cope.
I don't believe that we should have to stay stuck in using unhealthy coping skills.
I use EMDR with IFS-informed work for healing many issues and finding new ways of coping that can feel better.
Struggling with chronic illness issues and caretaking/under stress? Feeling depression and anxiety around a diagnosis or experiencing anticipatory grief? Seeking a (Spanish/English) therapist? New parent looking for help and support? Depressed and anxious about change?
I offer kind and compassionate support with evidence-based techniques to help you find your way.
Trauma often affects our day-to-day ability to cope.
I don't believe that we should have to stay stuck in using unhealthy coping skills.
I use EMDR with IFS-informed work for healing many issues and finding new ways of coping that can feel better.
Struggling with chronic illness issues and caretaking/under stress? Feeling depression and anxiety around a diagnosis or experiencing anticipatory grief? Seeking a (Spanish/English) therapist? New parent looking for help and support? Depressed and anxious about change?
I offer kind and compassionate support with evidence-based techniques to help you find your way.
I blend Internal Family Systems (IFS) with trauma-informed depth therapy, somatics, and mindfulness approaches to help you find relief from anxiety and rumination, stressful life transitions, and relationship challenges.
I work with thoughtful, capable individuals who experience difficulty with self-trust, perfectionism, or self-judgment, and may have had a "parentified" role in their family of origin. Therapy offers a nonjudgmental space to presence our honest feelings and ease the tensions that keep us burdened and stuck.
I blend Internal Family Systems (IFS) with trauma-informed depth therapy, somatics, and mindfulness approaches to help you find relief from anxiety and rumination, stressful life transitions, and relationship challenges.
I work with thoughtful, capable individuals who experience difficulty with self-trust, perfectionism, or self-judgment, and may have had a "parentified" role in their family of origin. Therapy offers a nonjudgmental space to presence our honest feelings and ease the tensions that keep us burdened and stuck.
I have been practicing as a psychologist in private practice for over 35 years. I specialize working with adults and young adults with anxiety and stress. I focus on helping people appreciate their strengths and resilience while earning to navigate the many challenges of relationships and life. My approach is primarily an integrated mindfulness, psychodynamic and acceptance-based cognitive therapy. I prefer to work collaboratively, teaching clients self compassion which can enable them to discover useful skills in overcoming anxiety.
I have been practicing as a psychologist in private practice for over 35 years. I specialize working with adults and young adults with anxiety and stress. I focus on helping people appreciate their strengths and resilience while earning to navigate the many challenges of relationships and life. My approach is primarily an integrated mindfulness, psychodynamic and acceptance-based cognitive therapy. I prefer to work collaboratively, teaching clients self compassion which can enable them to discover useful skills in overcoming anxiety.
I see individuals and couples in my peaceful and beautifully furnished office in the Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland. I strive to create a comfortable, accepting and encouraging space, since the quality of the relationship between therapist and client is essential to the work.
I see individuals and couples in my peaceful and beautifully furnished office in the Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland. I strive to create a comfortable, accepting and encouraging space, since the quality of the relationship between therapist and client is essential to the work.
Perhaps you are struggling with your partner right now, having the same fight over and over again. Or longing for an intimate relationship and feeling frustrated in your search. Maybe you are struggling to find a greater sense of direction in life. I have extensive experience working with relationship issues, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and grief. My approach to therapy is to help people gain access to their truth and authenticity. Through a collaborative and active therapeutic relationship, I endeavor to help clients identify what they want in life and the barriers that may be standing in their way.
Perhaps you are struggling with your partner right now, having the same fight over and over again. Or longing for an intimate relationship and feeling frustrated in your search. Maybe you are struggling to find a greater sense of direction in life. I have extensive experience working with relationship issues, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and grief. My approach to therapy is to help people gain access to their truth and authenticity. Through a collaborative and active therapeutic relationship, I endeavor to help clients identify what they want in life and the barriers that may be standing in their way.
Whether you are seeking someone to bear witness to current struggles or to process past wounds, I provide a safe, affirming space where your story is honored. With over 13 years as an educator, I understand the unique challenges teens and young adults face. This life stage brings transitions—shifts in identity, relationships, and roles—that can be both expansive and uncomfortable. I also work with adults navigating life changes and the impact of earlier experiences. I deeply believe in the power of authentic connection—meeting others with compassion in a world that often demands self-protection no longer serving us.
Whether you are seeking someone to bear witness to current struggles or to process past wounds, I provide a safe, affirming space where your story is honored. With over 13 years as an educator, I understand the unique challenges teens and young adults face. This life stage brings transitions—shifts in identity, relationships, and roles—that can be both expansive and uncomfortable. I also work with adults navigating life changes and the impact of earlier experiences. I deeply believe in the power of authentic connection—meeting others with compassion in a world that often demands self-protection no longer serving us.
Lately, life feels heavier - overwhelming, stressful, and isolating. You’d like to hit the pause button, but you can’t seem to reach it. You want to feel more emotionally regulated, have a better understanding of yourself and others, and feel a sense of ease in your relationships. In our work together, we’ll explore your experience and context so you can feel more grounded, connected, and supported in your daily life. Whether you’re navigating ADHD, Autism, grief, trauma, relationship or family issues – or maybe even all of the above – this is your invitation to take a breath and start your healing journey.
Lately, life feels heavier - overwhelming, stressful, and isolating. You’d like to hit the pause button, but you can’t seem to reach it. You want to feel more emotionally regulated, have a better understanding of yourself and others, and feel a sense of ease in your relationships. In our work together, we’ll explore your experience and context so you can feel more grounded, connected, and supported in your daily life. Whether you’re navigating ADHD, Autism, grief, trauma, relationship or family issues – or maybe even all of the above – this is your invitation to take a breath and start your healing journey.
Do you feel like you're constantly overthinking? Do you struggle to speak up for your wants and needs in relationships? Does anxiety about your life or relationship stop you from being able to enjoy the present moment? I'll help you unstick from patterns that are no longer working and get moving towards a life that feels free and aligned with your values. I specialize in treating OCD and anxiety (and related concerns like perfectionism and people pleasing), as well as working with individuals on a broad range of relationship issues.
Do you feel like you're constantly overthinking? Do you struggle to speak up for your wants and needs in relationships? Does anxiety about your life or relationship stop you from being able to enjoy the present moment? I'll help you unstick from patterns that are no longer working and get moving towards a life that feels free and aligned with your values. I specialize in treating OCD and anxiety (and related concerns like perfectionism and people pleasing), as well as working with individuals on a broad range of relationship issues.
I offer psychotherapy to individuals and couples who reside in California, New York, and Oregon. I offer clinical supervision to associates residing and working in the state of California. As a psychotherapist, I am flexible and tailor my approach to the need of each client. I have been trained in many modalities that offer various benefits, depending on your needs and preferences (EMDR, AEDP, Sensorimotor, Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic, Somatic). As a clinical supervisor, I supervise from a primarily psychodynamic orientation. I am trauma and anti-oppression informed.
I offer psychotherapy to individuals and couples who reside in California, New York, and Oregon. I offer clinical supervision to associates residing and working in the state of California. As a psychotherapist, I am flexible and tailor my approach to the need of each client. I have been trained in many modalities that offer various benefits, depending on your needs and preferences (EMDR, AEDP, Sensorimotor, Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic, Somatic). As a clinical supervisor, I supervise from a primarily psychodynamic orientation. I am trauma and anti-oppression informed.
I provide sex-positive therapy to individuals, relationships, and adult families. Most of my clients have non-mainstream sexual, gender, and/or relationship identities. Many identify as non-monogamous, are considering opening or creatively designing their relationship(s); I help them to create agreements, move through jealousy, heal from infidelities, build trust, and improve communication with partners and metamours. I work with queer, transgender, and nonbinary clients just beginning to question and explore their identities, and those who have been out for years and need therapy from a clinician familiar with queer issues.
I provide sex-positive therapy to individuals, relationships, and adult families. Most of my clients have non-mainstream sexual, gender, and/or relationship identities. Many identify as non-monogamous, are considering opening or creatively designing their relationship(s); I help them to create agreements, move through jealousy, heal from infidelities, build trust, and improve communication with partners and metamours. I work with queer, transgender, and nonbinary clients just beginning to question and explore their identities, and those who have been out for years and need therapy from a clinician familiar with queer issues.
I bring empathy, authenticity, and deep respect for each person’s healing journey. I strive to create a calm, grounded, and trauma-informed space where clients can feel safe, seen, and supported without judgment or pressure.
My own healing journey inspired me to become a therapist as I began to understand how past traumatic experiences shaped my life and recognized the value of intentional inner work. Through that process, I discovered a desire to support others as they make sense of their experiences and reconnect with themselves.
I bring empathy, authenticity, and deep respect for each person’s healing journey. I strive to create a calm, grounded, and trauma-informed space where clients can feel safe, seen, and supported without judgment or pressure.
My own healing journey inspired me to become a therapist as I began to understand how past traumatic experiences shaped my life and recognized the value of intentional inner work. Through that process, I discovered a desire to support others as they make sense of their experiences and reconnect with themselves.
Maybe you're the person who shows up for everyone - the strong one, who rarely asks for help. On the outside, you seem fine, but inside, it's another story. You might notice yourself overthinking, second-guessing, comparing yourself to others. You want things to get better but aren’t sure where to start or if it’s safe to admit how you feel. These feelings can be isolating, but they don't have to be forever. What if you could learn to trust yourself and feel more at peace within your mind? To form more balanced relationships that support your needs? How might it feel to accept yourself fully, to promote kindness over criticism?
Maybe you're the person who shows up for everyone - the strong one, who rarely asks for help. On the outside, you seem fine, but inside, it's another story. You might notice yourself overthinking, second-guessing, comparing yourself to others. You want things to get better but aren’t sure where to start or if it’s safe to admit how you feel. These feelings can be isolating, but they don't have to be forever. What if you could learn to trust yourself and feel more at peace within your mind? To form more balanced relationships that support your needs? How might it feel to accept yourself fully, to promote kindness over criticism?
I create a safe space for your child to know they are not alone with their thoughts and feelings. I help families develop a deeper understanding of their child's behaviors and experiences. Taking the first step in asking for help is the most crucial step in the journey of repairing.
I create a safe space for your child to know they are not alone with their thoughts and feelings. I help families develop a deeper understanding of their child's behaviors and experiences. Taking the first step in asking for help is the most crucial step in the journey of repairing.
I help people who struggle with depression, relationship issues, trauma, grief, and creative blocks. An additional focus of my practice centers around issues such as race-related stress, acculturation challenges, and bicultural identity. I specialize in working with immigrants and children of immigrants, people navigating major life transitions, and creatives and artists.
You may long for a space that can lead to deeper understanding and real transformation, not just short-term coping. Therapy can offer a space to listen inward, begin to understand yourself more deeply, and find new ways to respond to challenges.
I help people who struggle with depression, relationship issues, trauma, grief, and creative blocks. An additional focus of my practice centers around issues such as race-related stress, acculturation challenges, and bicultural identity. I specialize in working with immigrants and children of immigrants, people navigating major life transitions, and creatives and artists.
You may long for a space that can lead to deeper understanding and real transformation, not just short-term coping. Therapy can offer a space to listen inward, begin to understand yourself more deeply, and find new ways to respond to challenges.
Welcome! I’m a child, adolescent, young adult, and family psychotherapist. I am dedicated to supporting children, young adults, and families navigate life’s many challenges.
Welcome! I’m a child, adolescent, young adult, and family psychotherapist. I am dedicated to supporting children, young adults, and families navigate life’s many challenges.
Do you recognize some of these ways in which your or others' unhealthy anger gets expressed? Verbal abuse (yelling, cursing, insulting making threats, getting in people's faces). Emotional abuse (criticizing, putting down, intimidating). Physical aggression (hitting, shoving, slapping, kicking, choking, forcing sex). Property damage (breaking things, slamming doors, throwing objects). Internalization (stuffing feelings, seething, developing health problems, doing self-harm). Externalization (blaming others including intimate partners, bosses, co-workers, family, friends, the legal system).
Do you recognize some of these ways in which your or others' unhealthy anger gets expressed? Verbal abuse (yelling, cursing, insulting making threats, getting in people's faces). Emotional abuse (criticizing, putting down, intimidating). Physical aggression (hitting, shoving, slapping, kicking, choking, forcing sex). Property damage (breaking things, slamming doors, throwing objects). Internalization (stuffing feelings, seething, developing health problems, doing self-harm). Externalization (blaming others including intimate partners, bosses, co-workers, family, friends, the legal system).
For the past 35 years, I have supported people navigating anxiety, depression, addictions and overwhelm to rediscover their aliveness, and the gifts that can come from even the most difficult experiences. As a highly interactive and warm person, I focus on the quality of our therapeutic relationship, as I believe it is pivotal to the healing process. Deeply intuitive and strength based by nature, I help you recognize your innate wisdom to creatively reshape your life. In the supportive environment of therapy, you are invited to unfold at your very own pace while facing challenges and perceived limitations.
For the past 35 years, I have supported people navigating anxiety, depression, addictions and overwhelm to rediscover their aliveness, and the gifts that can come from even the most difficult experiences. As a highly interactive and warm person, I focus on the quality of our therapeutic relationship, as I believe it is pivotal to the healing process. Deeply intuitive and strength based by nature, I help you recognize your innate wisdom to creatively reshape your life. In the supportive environment of therapy, you are invited to unfold at your very own pace while facing challenges and perceived limitations.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or identity struggles? Are you navigating a transitional phase in your life and overwhelmed with stress, pressure, or grief? Is your child or teen experiencing school stress, self-esteems issues or problems with peer relationships? Using a strength based informed approach, we will work collaboratively and creatively to meet your goals. I will help you access coping skills and hold space for emotional expression. I specialize in identity struggles, perfectionism, social media pressure, body image concerns, disordered eating, and trauma.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or identity struggles? Are you navigating a transitional phase in your life and overwhelmed with stress, pressure, or grief? Is your child or teen experiencing school stress, self-esteems issues or problems with peer relationships? Using a strength based informed approach, we will work collaboratively and creatively to meet your goals. I will help you access coping skills and hold space for emotional expression. I specialize in identity struggles, perfectionism, social media pressure, body image concerns, disordered eating, and trauma.
Lucia Grauman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
North Oakland, Oakland, CA 94618
Awarded Oakland Magazine's "Best Therapist" of 2018, 2020 & 2026, my specialties include: relationship issues (conflict resolution, dating, pre-marital counseling, divorce, blended families, infidelity); grief & loss; addiction, recovery & codependence; anxiety & depression. My approach is both warm and direct- my clients experience me as accepting and empathic, while also feeling challenged the right amount to grow and change. I am an integrative therapist, meaning I integrate more than one way/theory/model to view and treat psychological and/or relational concerns. See my website for education, experience and credentials.
Awarded Oakland Magazine's "Best Therapist" of 2018, 2020 & 2026, my specialties include: relationship issues (conflict resolution, dating, pre-marital counseling, divorce, blended families, infidelity); grief & loss; addiction, recovery & codependence; anxiety & depression. My approach is both warm and direct- my clients experience me as accepting and empathic, while also feeling challenged the right amount to grow and change. I am an integrative therapist, meaning I integrate more than one way/theory/model to view and treat psychological and/or relational concerns. See my website for education, experience and credentials.
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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 your 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.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with therapists of a specific gender. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
What are the advantages of seeing 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. Women who see a female therapist may also feel freer to discuss challenges that are closely tied to gender, such as life transitions including motherhood or menopause. Some clients who instinctively feel more comfortable disclosing to women may find it easier to broach sensitive subjects with a female therapist.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.
Is therapy different for men and women?
Therapy can be different for men and women insofar as gender plays a role in the challenges an individual faces and the events in life an individual has experienced. Women often face different expectations from their families, friends, and society than men do. In some cases, women might feel most comfortable expressing themselves differently from how men do. Talking about one's feelings and emotions is a critical part of most therapies, and some women might find it comes more naturally when talking to a female therapist. Ultimately, though, therapeutic treatment should be tailored to the individual's specific needs.
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.