Therapists for Teens in Oakland, CA
Child/ Adolescent Therapy (for ADHD, school refusal, social struggles, depression and anxiety).
I love supporting my clients to find greater internal stability, self-compassion, advocacy, insights into relational dynamics and strategies to improve quality of relationships to oneself, family, friends, colleagues & community. I also love providing play/talk therapy for kids/teens & finding best parenting strategies for their kid's/ teen's unique needs.
Child/ Adolescent Therapy (for ADHD, school refusal, social struggles, depression and anxiety).
I love supporting my clients to find greater internal stability, self-compassion, advocacy, insights into relational dynamics and strategies to improve quality of relationships to oneself, family, friends, colleagues & community. I also love providing play/talk therapy for kids/teens & finding best parenting strategies for their kid's/ teen's unique needs.
I approach therapy based on the individuality of each adult, teen, and child, and their personal needs.
It can be difficult for both parents and youth to reach out for help; many just shut down. Having a specialization in children and adolescence allows me to assist youth and parent(s) with their relationship with self and others. Supporting families of children and youth in the development of healthy relationships is a necessity for healing.
I approach therapy based on the individuality of each adult, teen, and child, and their personal needs.
It can be difficult for both parents and youth to reach out for help; many just shut down. Having a specialization in children and adolescence allows me to assist youth and parent(s) with their relationship with self and others. Supporting families of children and youth in the development of healthy relationships is a necessity for healing.
I look forward to hearing from you and supporting your child or teen.
I am excited to support BIPOC, LGBTQAI+, children and youth healing from dissociation, feeling disconnected to self and recovering from childhood and recent traumas.
I love supporting children, teens and parents of all ages to deepen their relationship to self as a spiritual practice. When appropriate clients and I explore how family, society, identities and individual perceptions affect their current situation.
I am a queer Afro-Latinx (Dominican-American) mom, spiritual activist, former pre-school teacher with experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and families. I am bilingual in Spanish and English.
I look forward to hearing from you and supporting your child or teen.
I am excited to support BIPOC, LGBTQAI+, children and youth healing from dissociation, feeling disconnected to self and recovering from childhood and recent traumas.
I love supporting children, teens and parents of all ages to deepen their relationship to self as a spiritual practice. When appropriate clients and I explore how family, society, identities and individual perceptions affect their current situation.
I am a queer Afro-Latinx (Dominican-American) mom, spiritual activist, former pre-school teacher with experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and families. I am bilingual in Spanish and English.
Teen mental health issues are something I am very comfortable sitting with.
Telling your story, and making space for the feelings, in front of another person is courageous and can be healing. The human experience is an exhausting one. Acknowledging its impact on your functioning, and where that comes from, can help you access the meaning and beauty life has to offer. My aim is to help you alleviate your pain by fostering a non-judgmental, safe space. With curiosity, we’ll explore your story to become more aware of your feelings and patterns of relating to yourself and to others toward deeper fulfillment.
Teen mental health issues are something I am very comfortable sitting with.
Telling your story, and making space for the feelings, in front of another person is courageous and can be healing. The human experience is an exhausting one. Acknowledging its impact on your functioning, and where that comes from, can help you access the meaning and beauty life has to offer. My aim is to help you alleviate your pain by fostering a non-judgmental, safe space. With curiosity, we’ll explore your story to become more aware of your feelings and patterns of relating to yourself and to others toward deeper fulfillment.
Holden High Clinical Co-Director emerita: 30+ years teenager/family therapy, training/supervising counselors; teaching teens.
As a practicioner on a creative, spiritual, or healing arts path, you face a unique set of challenges, and your work can bring up unconscious issues that you might have never noticed otherwise. Sometimes working with someone to heal on a deeper level can be useful. Together, we can work to help you access your inner clarity and wisdom, feather out the personal, interpersonal, social, creative and spiritual facets of your experience, and bring them together in new and healing ways. You don't have to do this alone! Call me to see how I can help.
Holden High Clinical Co-Director emerita: 30+ years teenager/family therapy, training/supervising counselors; teaching teens.
As a practicioner on a creative, spiritual, or healing arts path, you face a unique set of challenges, and your work can bring up unconscious issues that you might have never noticed otherwise. Sometimes working with someone to heal on a deeper level can be useful. Together, we can work to help you access your inner clarity and wisdom, feather out the personal, interpersonal, social, creative and spiritual facets of your experience, and bring them together in new and healing ways. You don't have to do this alone! Call me to see how I can help.
My specialties include, depression, anxiety, PTSD, couples counseling, parenting and adolescent issues.
My experience includes 15 years of helping clients heal themselves and their relationships.The essence of my counseling approach is each person has access to health and well being regardless of what is currently being experienced. I help clients regain that innate health through deep listening and non-judgmental feedback. I work deeply with current thoughts, beliefs and feelings about one's self to uncover deep seated self-judgment that blocks happiness. Anxiety, depression and unhappiness transform into greater peace and understanding. In turn, self awareness is enhanced which leads to greater understanding, compassion and empathy for self and others.
My specialties include, depression, anxiety, PTSD, couples counseling, parenting and adolescent issues.
My experience includes 15 years of helping clients heal themselves and their relationships.The essence of my counseling approach is each person has access to health and well being regardless of what is currently being experienced. I help clients regain that innate health through deep listening and non-judgmental feedback. I work deeply with current thoughts, beliefs and feelings about one's self to uncover deep seated self-judgment that blocks happiness. Anxiety, depression and unhappiness transform into greater peace and understanding. In turn, self awareness is enhanced which leads to greater understanding, compassion and empathy for self and others.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in child and adolescent development with over 15 years of experience working with children, teens and families.
I specialize in treating childhood and adolescent anxiety and depression. I collaborate with parents to address behavioral problems as well as emotional challenges at home and school. I provide parent consultations regarding various developmental challenges such as sleeping, feeding, establishing routines, and reflective parenting.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in child and adolescent development with over 15 years of experience working with children, teens and families.
I specialize in treating childhood and adolescent anxiety and depression. I collaborate with parents to address behavioral problems as well as emotional challenges at home and school. I provide parent consultations regarding various developmental challenges such as sleeping, feeding, establishing routines, and reflective parenting.
Accepting new adult and adolescent clients residing in California and New York.
Do you describe yourself as a “people pleaser”? Perhaps frozen from imposter syndrome or perfectionism? I help people who frequently struggle with beliefs such as "I'm not good enough" and grew up in critical environments. In my practice, I see adults, children, and teens. The most common concerns I see are those who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Additionally, I see people diagnosed with ADHD, as they often need support for longtime feelings of inadequacy, regret, anxiety, and depression .
Accepting new adult and adolescent clients residing in California and New York.
Do you describe yourself as a “people pleaser”? Perhaps frozen from imposter syndrome or perfectionism? I help people who frequently struggle with beliefs such as "I'm not good enough" and grew up in critical environments. In my practice, I see adults, children, and teens. The most common concerns I see are those who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Additionally, I see people diagnosed with ADHD, as they often need support for longtime feelings of inadequacy, regret, anxiety, and depression .
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.
I offer a wholistic approach to mental wellness that includes a combo of my trained skills in somatic therapies and cognitive behavioral therapies. My approach will help you change your thoughts and also become more present in your life for happiness. I am an active therapist and will guide you to your goals. You can expect both process and skill building.
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.
I offer a wholistic approach to mental wellness that includes a combo of my trained skills in somatic therapies and cognitive behavioral therapies. My approach will help you change your thoughts and also become more present in your life for happiness. I am an active therapist and will guide you to your goals. You can expect both process and skill building.
” You or your teen struggle with anxiety, OCD, or trauma.
I will help you to approach your problem in a new way. Using evidence-based strategies, you'll learn to stop worrying and to overcome your fears in a safe, supportive way. When you're good at facing your fears, you'll feel better and get back to living your best life.
” You or your teen struggle with anxiety, OCD, or trauma.
I will help you to approach your problem in a new way. Using evidence-based strategies, you'll learn to stop worrying and to overcome your fears in a safe, supportive way. When you're good at facing your fears, you'll feel better and get back to living your best life.
Growing up, I faced many challenges and access to mental health or any kind of support was limited; I often wonder how much easier my teen and young adulthood years would have.
Embarking on the therapy process requires strength and courage, and I invite you to join me on this journey of self-discovery and healing. I strive to create a nonjudgmental and safe environment, viewing therapy as a valuable opportunity for personal growth. With over six years of experience working with clients across the lifespan, I am committed to helping you blossom into your authentic self. My areas of focus are anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem, Co-Dependency, Depression, and Trauma.
Growing up, I faced many challenges and access to mental health or any kind of support was limited; I often wonder how much easier my teen and young adulthood years would have.
Embarking on the therapy process requires strength and courage, and I invite you to join me on this journey of self-discovery and healing. I strive to create a nonjudgmental and safe environment, viewing therapy as a valuable opportunity for personal growth. With over six years of experience working with clients across the lifespan, I am committed to helping you blossom into your authentic self. My areas of focus are anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem, Co-Dependency, Depression, and Trauma.
I provide both testing and therapy services to adult and adolescent clients via telehealth.
I started specializing in neurodivergence as soon as I realized that there were many others who have also struggled to understand who they are and be accepted in a neurotypical society. If like me, you have always felt different, and are now wondering about what makes you different, it may be time for a formal assessment or therapy with a specialist. This is especially important if you are looking for neurodivergent-specific supports (e.g., online groups, books), personalized recommendations (i.e., "what next?", at-home strategies), and accommodations at work/school.
I provide both testing and therapy services to adult and adolescent clients via telehealth.
I started specializing in neurodivergence as soon as I realized that there were many others who have also struggled to understand who they are and be accepted in a neurotypical society. If like me, you have always felt different, and are now wondering about what makes you different, it may be time for a formal assessment or therapy with a specialist. This is especially important if you are looking for neurodivergent-specific supports (e.g., online groups, books), personalized recommendations (i.e., "what next?", at-home strategies), and accommodations at work/school.
Whether you're agonizing over an unruly teenager, family chaos or fighting with your spouse, I can help you overcome communication barriers, resolve disagreements and make a plan for success.
I work with adults, children and teens who have ADHD. I offer assessments for diagnosis in children and adults. I can help you and your spouse or family get back on track with good communication and executive functioning tools to use right away. My other specialties are; helping families with transgender children navigate systems, LGBTQIA couples/fam issues.
Whether you're agonizing over an unruly teenager, family chaos or fighting with your spouse, I can help you overcome communication barriers, resolve disagreements and make a plan for success.
I work with adults, children and teens who have ADHD. I offer assessments for diagnosis in children and adults. I can help you and your spouse or family get back on track with good communication and executive functioning tools to use right away. My other specialties are; helping families with transgender children navigate systems, LGBTQIA couples/fam issues.
Are you a parent trying to support your child/ teen as they face their own challenges?
I’ve been working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and ages with varied needs for over a decade. I work from a culturally responsive and integrative approach. While meeting my clients’ specific needs and circumstances, I always hold the importance of building a trusting relationship as the core of any therapy.
Are you a parent trying to support your child/ teen as they face their own challenges?
I’ve been working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and ages with varied needs for over a decade. I work from a culturally responsive and integrative approach. While meeting my clients’ specific needs and circumstances, I always hold the importance of building a trusting relationship as the core of any therapy.
Raymond J Sutton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94602
Waitlist for new clients
It is my passion to work with pre- adolescent, adolescent, and transitional age youth as well as young adults.
I specialize in working with youth of all ages, young adults, parents, and families. I have over 10 years of experience working in all school levels as a counselor, instructor, dean, and therapist. My experience has contributed to my systems minded approach which allows me to better understand the factors negatively impacting my clients.
It is my passion to work with pre- adolescent, adolescent, and transitional age youth as well as young adults.
I specialize in working with youth of all ages, young adults, parents, and families. I have over 10 years of experience working in all school levels as a counselor, instructor, dean, and therapist. My experience has contributed to my systems minded approach which allows me to better understand the factors negatively impacting my clients.
I have a decade of experience in working with single, new, and teen mothers; teen-young adult therapy; person person-centered therapy.
Dígame, if you just want to talk about life, stress, or just have life goals you want to reach and need motivation to take the leap. Dígame if you’re looking to focus on your mental health, heal from traumas, and/or break intergenerational cycles. Dígame about your nervios/anxiety, el espanto/trauma, or cuando te pusistes mal/depression. Let’s translate wellness and mental health into our inherent rights as defined by you. I use a Person Centered, Culturally Driven approach; Decolonizing our minds, hearts, and behaviors to break cycles and barriers. Individuals, Couples, and Families welcome. Platicas disponibles en español.
I have a decade of experience in working with single, new, and teen mothers; teen-young adult therapy; person person-centered therapy.
Dígame, if you just want to talk about life, stress, or just have life goals you want to reach and need motivation to take the leap. Dígame if you’re looking to focus on your mental health, heal from traumas, and/or break intergenerational cycles. Dígame about your nervios/anxiety, el espanto/trauma, or cuando te pusistes mal/depression. Let’s translate wellness and mental health into our inherent rights as defined by you. I use a Person Centered, Culturally Driven approach; Decolonizing our minds, hearts, and behaviors to break cycles and barriers. Individuals, Couples, and Families welcome. Platicas disponibles en español.
My expertise is in somatic therapy, family therapy, teen therapy, addiction/codependency recovery, communication and conflict resolution, DBT, harm reduction and mindfulness based practices.
Dear potential Client, Congratulations on making it this far! Choosing therapy is difficult and even more is taking steps to actually meet with a therapist. I have made this journey myself and found lots of reasons to procrastinate making "the call". If you choose to move forward and contact me, I am happy to consult with you about what you're looking for and how I can support you.
My expertise is in somatic therapy, family therapy, teen therapy, addiction/codependency recovery, communication and conflict resolution, DBT, harm reduction and mindfulness based practices.
Dear potential Client, Congratulations on making it this far! Choosing therapy is difficult and even more is taking steps to actually meet with a therapist. I have made this journey myself and found lots of reasons to procrastinate making "the call". If you choose to move forward and contact me, I am happy to consult with you about what you're looking for and how I can support you.
Are you a queer adult or teen feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges?
I offer a space where your unique identity is celebrated, not judged. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and develop practical tools to help you thrive. If you're looking to unmask and be your true self in a world that feels hostile to your identities, I’m here to support you in embracing who you really are
Are you a queer adult or teen feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges?
I offer a space where your unique identity is celebrated, not judged. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and develop practical tools to help you thrive. If you're looking to unmask and be your true self in a world that feels hostile to your identities, I’m here to support you in embracing who you really are
Are you worried about your child or teen and just want to see them confident and thriving?
My specialties include helping kids and caregivers navigate issues related to divorce, ADHD, traumatic events and emotional dysregulation. I focus on creating a safe, affirming space and offer interventions customized for your family’s unique needs. Your family's priorities are the foundation for the goals we work on to make life feel better for everyone.
Are you worried about your child or teen and just want to see them confident and thriving?
My specialties include helping kids and caregivers navigate issues related to divorce, ADHD, traumatic events and emotional dysregulation. I focus on creating a safe, affirming space and offer interventions customized for your family’s unique needs. Your family's priorities are the foundation for the goals we work on to make life feel better for everyone.
Teen girls who have lost their spark and want to reconnect with their resilient selves to enjoy life again.
Anxiety? Check. Perfectionism? Double check. You’ve gotten a long way thanks to your hard-driving mind, but lately living inside your brain has been a struggle. Your inner critic constantly picks apart every interaction. Painful memories keep resurfacing, despite your efforts to push them away. Daily invalidations of your queer, Latina, or immigrant identity sting, and loneliness creeps in as you keep your struggles to yourself. You’ve tried everything: drinking, doom scrolling, and self-help books, but nothing has worked. You're left feeling weighed down and hopeless.
Teen girls who have lost their spark and want to reconnect with their resilient selves to enjoy life again.
Anxiety? Check. Perfectionism? Double check. You’ve gotten a long way thanks to your hard-driving mind, but lately living inside your brain has been a struggle. Your inner critic constantly picks apart every interaction. Painful memories keep resurfacing, despite your efforts to push them away. Daily invalidations of your queer, Latina, or immigrant identity sting, and loneliness creeps in as you keep your struggles to yourself. You’ve tried everything: drinking, doom scrolling, and self-help books, but nothing has worked. You're left feeling weighed down and hopeless.
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