Therapists for Teens in Oakland, CA

You may consider individual therapy with me if you are an adult or teen looking for support with navigating pregnancy or parenthood, grief & loss, life transitions, depression & anxiety, or just want to move through the world with greater ease.
My approach to therapy is relational and holistic. I believe that healing happens in our bodies and within the safety of trusting relationships wherein we feel seen and held, without judgment. Our work will focus on you as a whole person - mind, body, and spirit - and use a combination of traditional talk therapy and mindfulness-based techniques.
You may consider individual therapy with me if you are an adult or teen looking for support with navigating pregnancy or parenthood, grief & loss, life transitions, depression & anxiety, or just want to move through the world with greater ease.
My approach to therapy is relational and holistic. I believe that healing happens in our bodies and within the safety of trusting relationships wherein we feel seen and held, without judgment. Our work will focus on you as a whole person - mind, body, and spirit - and use a combination of traditional talk therapy and mindfulness-based techniques.

Specializing in individual, couple, family communication; intimacy, infidelity, sexuality; LGBTQIA, school, workplace relationship concerns; child/ teen challenges; Mother-Daughter conflicts.
Every journey.. your first thought to call a therapist when you need to talk to someone, begins with a single step. When anxiety, depression, stress, personal, family, work relationship problems lead you to reach out, I will listen and help you find the best way through. Experienced licensed psychotherapist, 40+ years in general psychotherapy practice, I provide a safe place to talk, explore, resolve, heal what is challenging or troubling. I bring compassion, perceptiveness combined with patience, curiosity and many years of knowledge and skill to our collaboration to help you find effective solutions and make better life choices.
Specializing in individual, couple, family communication; intimacy, infidelity, sexuality; LGBTQIA, school, workplace relationship concerns; child/ teen challenges; Mother-Daughter conflicts.
Every journey.. your first thought to call a therapist when you need to talk to someone, begins with a single step. When anxiety, depression, stress, personal, family, work relationship problems lead you to reach out, I will listen and help you find the best way through. Experienced licensed psychotherapist, 40+ years in general psychotherapy practice, I provide a safe place to talk, explore, resolve, heal what is challenging or troubling. I bring compassion, perceptiveness combined with patience, curiosity and many years of knowledge and skill to our collaboration to help you find effective solutions and make better life choices.

If your teen, or young adult struggles, I can help them thrive at home, school, and work.
If you are depressed, anxious or experiencing a difficult life transition, I provide proven coping strategies to reduce symptoms and help you navigate life's ups and downs with more ease. I am warm, direct and guided by your feedback will tailor my approach to you. Between sessions, you will have access to evidence-based tools and techniques you can apply right away. While pain and challenges are part of any life, you will learn how to accept difficult thoughts and emotions without being overwhelmed by them. Many of my clients’ experience relief early on, allowing them to feel better and return to living their lives more fully.
If your teen, or young adult struggles, I can help them thrive at home, school, and work.
If you are depressed, anxious or experiencing a difficult life transition, I provide proven coping strategies to reduce symptoms and help you navigate life's ups and downs with more ease. I am warm, direct and guided by your feedback will tailor my approach to you. Between sessions, you will have access to evidence-based tools and techniques you can apply right away. While pain and challenges are part of any life, you will learn how to accept difficult thoughts and emotions without being overwhelmed by them. Many of my clients’ experience relief early on, allowing them to feel better and return to living their lives more fully.

I have a decade of experience in working with single, new, and teen mothers; teen-young adult therapy; 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 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.

We provide individual therapy, group therapy for Adults with ADHD, couples therapy, teen therapy, and family therapy in person in SF and remotely in California.
Our model of therapy provides a comprehensive and integrative approach to working with clients. We often collaborate with clients' Psychiatrists and work holistically to understand what a client needs and how we can best provide them treatment. We are skilled at treating ADHD, Rejection-Sensitive Dysphoria, Depression, Anxiety and relationship issues.
We provide individual therapy, group therapy for Adults with ADHD, couples therapy, teen therapy, and family therapy in person in SF and remotely in California.
Our model of therapy provides a comprehensive and integrative approach to working with clients. We often collaborate with clients' Psychiatrists and work holistically to understand what a client needs and how we can best provide them treatment. We are skilled at treating ADHD, Rejection-Sensitive Dysphoria, Depression, Anxiety and relationship issues.

I provide a safe haven for you, your teen, child or family, to explore stress, relationship issues, and past traumas that are getting in the way of you experiencing a fulfilling life.
A distinguishing feature of Mind/Body Therapy is that it addresses the person, the couple, or the family as a whole unit, a system that has patterns that can be changed. We explore the issues/challenges, so that you are able to make different choices, to allow healing and transformation.
I provide a safe haven for you, your teen, child or family, to explore stress, relationship issues, and past traumas that are getting in the way of you experiencing a fulfilling life.
A distinguishing feature of Mind/Body Therapy is that it addresses the person, the couple, or the family as a whole unit, a system that has patterns that can be changed. We explore the issues/challenges, so that you are able to make different choices, to allow healing and transformation.

Melissa Marie Wyman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Are you a child or teen experiencing social anxiety, school challenges, or difficulty feeling accepted?
My clients are individuals and families from diverse backgrounds who come to me with a variety of issues that leave them feeling stuck. We work on sensory sensitivities, nervous system regulation, improving relationships with themselves and others, as well as symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, overwhelm, dissociation, chronic pain, and fatigue.
Are you a child or teen experiencing social anxiety, school challenges, or difficulty feeling accepted?
My clients are individuals and families from diverse backgrounds who come to me with a variety of issues that leave them feeling stuck. We work on sensory sensitivities, nervous system regulation, improving relationships with themselves and others, as well as symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, overwhelm, dissociation, chronic pain, and fatigue.

Do you have a teen who is struggling?
I have extensive training & expertise in helping adults, couples, & teens work through difficulties and build resilience, strength, and skills to navigate difficulties. My training includes psychodynamic approach, CBT, ACT, & strengths-based approach. I have specialization in trauma-informed care with training in EMDR, IFS. & somatic practices.
Do you have a teen who is struggling?
I have extensive training & expertise in helping adults, couples, & teens work through difficulties and build resilience, strength, and skills to navigate difficulties. My training includes psychodynamic approach, CBT, ACT, & strengths-based approach. I have specialization in trauma-informed care with training in EMDR, IFS. & somatic practices.

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.
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.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I have experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds in both English and Spanish. I have provided individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion, support, and practical strategies. With a strong foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I work with clients to understand and shift their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions in order to create lasting positive change.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I have experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds in both English and Spanish. I have provided individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion, support, and practical strategies. With a strong foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I work with clients to understand and shift their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions in order to create lasting positive change.

I’ve always been drawn to the complexities of growing up—how our early experiences shape who we become, and how healing can happen at any stage of life. Over the years, I’ve spent much of my career working with children, which naturally led me to support the adults in their lives—parents, caregivers, and individuals facing their own challenges. That work deepened my understanding of how unresolved patterns can resurface in adulthood and how therapy can be a space for meaningful growth. I specialize in supporting adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, and relationship problems.
I’ve always been drawn to the complexities of growing up—how our early experiences shape who we become, and how healing can happen at any stage of life. Over the years, I’ve spent much of my career working with children, which naturally led me to support the adults in their lives—parents, caregivers, and individuals facing their own challenges. That work deepened my understanding of how unresolved patterns can resurface in adulthood and how therapy can be a space for meaningful growth. I specialize in supporting adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, and relationship problems.

I imagine you may be feeling stuck and frustrated at this moment. I partner with my clients through empathy and listening, to help you garner deeper self-understanding. Often times this is enough to create real change. Other clients need to be held accountable and work together to create an action plan. Clients leave our sessions feeling heard, empowered, and more fulfilled. Our work is a place to be held accountable to the change you want for your life. Looking forward to supporting you.
I imagine you may be feeling stuck and frustrated at this moment. I partner with my clients through empathy and listening, to help you garner deeper self-understanding. Often times this is enough to create real change. Other clients need to be held accountable and work together to create an action plan. Clients leave our sessions feeling heard, empowered, and more fulfilled. Our work is a place to be held accountable to the change you want for your life. Looking forward to supporting you.

I hold a deep respect for the process of psychotherapy. It is in this process that we face the parts of ourselves and our lives that are the most uncomfortable or difficult to bear. I work with adults, children, and adolescents who struggle in unique ways with their sense of self, their relationships with others, and the regulation of their emotions.
I hold a deep respect for the process of psychotherapy. It is in this process that we face the parts of ourselves and our lives that are the most uncomfortable or difficult to bear. I work with adults, children, and adolescents who struggle in unique ways with their sense of self, their relationships with others, and the regulation of their emotions.

My name is Stacey Kalinowski, and I have a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate about supporting individuals by building a healthy relationships with self and creating supportive interpersonal relationships. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process that supports clients in increasing self-awareness, gaining a new perspective, and increasing personal strength to establish a meaningful life experience.
My name is Stacey Kalinowski, and I have a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate about supporting individuals by building a healthy relationships with self and creating supportive interpersonal relationships. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process that supports clients in increasing self-awareness, gaining a new perspective, and increasing personal strength to establish a meaningful life experience.

*ACCEPTING CALIFORNIA, ILLINOIS, AND MISSOURI CLIENTS* Come be seen & be known in a relational space with me, so that you can finally arrive home in yourself. Are you curious if you have experienced trauma, or if trauma may still be affecting you? Have you worked with many healers & still feel stuck in certain places? Have you experienced a spiritual awakening & need to integrate the experience(s)? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, then you may be in the right place. Trauma can express itself as PTSD and Complex PTSD, various types of depression and anxiety, & many other symptoms. Lets get to the root.
*ACCEPTING CALIFORNIA, ILLINOIS, AND MISSOURI CLIENTS* Come be seen & be known in a relational space with me, so that you can finally arrive home in yourself. Are you curious if you have experienced trauma, or if trauma may still be affecting you? Have you worked with many healers & still feel stuck in certain places? Have you experienced a spiritual awakening & need to integrate the experience(s)? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, then you may be in the right place. Trauma can express itself as PTSD and Complex PTSD, various types of depression and anxiety, & many other symptoms. Lets get to the root.

Welcome to Authentic Path Psychology, my queer- and gender-affirming therapy practice. Beginning the process of therapy and reaching out for help can feel vulnerable and even scary, so I celebrate you taking this first step. I prioritize getting to know you and your specific needs intentionally, and my objective is to witness and support you in the unique way you deserve. My approach is relational and collaborative, and I strive to develop a relationship with my clients that will help to empower inner strength, expand capacity for self-compassion, and support in healing wounds that are impacting overall health and quality of life.
Welcome to Authentic Path Psychology, my queer- and gender-affirming therapy practice. Beginning the process of therapy and reaching out for help can feel vulnerable and even scary, so I celebrate you taking this first step. I prioritize getting to know you and your specific needs intentionally, and my objective is to witness and support you in the unique way you deserve. My approach is relational and collaborative, and I strive to develop a relationship with my clients that will help to empower inner strength, expand capacity for self-compassion, and support in healing wounds that are impacting overall health and quality of life.

My greatest reward as a therapist is seeing children, adolescents, families and individuals work through the areas of their lives that prevent them from walking in their fullest potential and overcoming obstacles to get to know themselves on a deeper level. Therapy is a personal journey that is empowering and healing. I work to structure sessions that are warm, compassionate and nonjudgmental. I incorporate clients in the process when developing goals based on their current struggles.
My greatest reward as a therapist is seeing children, adolescents, families and individuals work through the areas of their lives that prevent them from walking in their fullest potential and overcoming obstacles to get to know themselves on a deeper level. Therapy is a personal journey that is empowering and healing. I work to structure sessions that are warm, compassionate and nonjudgmental. I incorporate clients in the process when developing goals based on their current struggles.

Are you finding yourself struggling to adapt to a change or transition in your life? You may be finding yourself overthinking, anxious, overwhelmed and/or feeling stuck. You may be having trouble sleeping, feeling sad, hopeless, insecure or tired of that negative voice in your head that seems to hold you back. You want to feel more confident, calm, clear and positive about the future. You want things to be different, get on a new path, but you aren't sure how to get there.
Are you finding yourself struggling to adapt to a change or transition in your life? You may be finding yourself overthinking, anxious, overwhelmed and/or feeling stuck. You may be having trouble sleeping, feeling sad, hopeless, insecure or tired of that negative voice in your head that seems to hold you back. You want to feel more confident, calm, clear and positive about the future. You want things to be different, get on a new path, but you aren't sure how to get there.

Life used to be easier! Perhaps you feel stuck in your relationships and you are not getting along with the people you see daily. Issues in life can be overwhelming and full of challenges. I begin by meeting you at your place of growth or healing, and whether trauma, abuse, grieving, recovery or life issues, we work together to overcome them. There is hope. Let me help you reach the goals and connections you deserve. With sensitivity and compassion, we work to determine what might be blocking your full potential and your feelings.
Life used to be easier! Perhaps you feel stuck in your relationships and you are not getting along with the people you see daily. Issues in life can be overwhelming and full of challenges. I begin by meeting you at your place of growth or healing, and whether trauma, abuse, grieving, recovery or life issues, we work together to overcome them. There is hope. Let me help you reach the goals and connections you deserve. With sensitivity and compassion, we work to determine what might be blocking your full potential and your feelings.

Thank you for visiting my page. Deciding to embark on the path of healing can be challenging, and I applaud you for taking the first step. I work with adults seeking to address concerns regarding relationships, self-worth, and fear of commitment. I offer a safe and supportive space for exploring these complex issues. My goal is to help folks develop the skills they need to navigate life's challenges with confidence. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, grief, traumatic experiences, depression, or relationship issues, I am here to help you create a more fulfilling life. I invite you to reach out. And yes, I accept Insurance.
Thank you for visiting my page. Deciding to embark on the path of healing can be challenging, and I applaud you for taking the first step. I work with adults seeking to address concerns regarding relationships, self-worth, and fear of commitment. I offer a safe and supportive space for exploring these complex issues. My goal is to help folks develop the skills they need to navigate life's challenges with confidence. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, grief, traumatic experiences, depression, or relationship issues, I am here to help you create a more fulfilling life. I invite you to reach out. And yes, I accept Insurance.
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