Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Oakland, CA
You may have landed here because something doesn’t feel quite right—or because you’re not sure how you feel at all. At times, this can show up as feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to make sense of your inner experience. I invite you to trust your intuition in taking this step.
In our work together, we’ll focus on helping you connect more deeply to yourself, and in turn, to others. I use a trauma-informed, integrative approach that blends depth-oriented work (including IFS), somatic experiencing, mindfulness, DBT, and psychodynamic perspectives. I am also trained in EMDR, which supports reprocessing trauma.
You may have landed here because something doesn’t feel quite right—or because you’re not sure how you feel at all. At times, this can show up as feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to make sense of your inner experience. I invite you to trust your intuition in taking this step.
In our work together, we’ll focus on helping you connect more deeply to yourself, and in turn, to others. I use a trauma-informed, integrative approach that blends depth-oriented work (including IFS), somatic experiencing, mindfulness, DBT, and psychodynamic perspectives. I am also trained in EMDR, which supports reprocessing trauma.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
I work with individuals, couples, parents, families and children to develop a therapeutic relationship based on their needs and goals. Through this process, clients get to know themselves better in a safe and supportive environment. I consider therapy a collaborative process that offers unique opportunities to manifest your ideal self through honesty and trust. I draw from the varied types of training and experience I have to find what works best for you and I create a safe space so you can explore the emotions that arise from difficult and painful experiences. I support couples and families in developing empathy, trust, and healthy
I work with individuals, couples, parents, families and children to develop a therapeutic relationship based on their needs and goals. Through this process, clients get to know themselves better in a safe and supportive environment. I consider therapy a collaborative process that offers unique opportunities to manifest your ideal self through honesty and trust. I draw from the varied types of training and experience I have to find what works best for you and I create a safe space so you can explore the emotions that arise from difficult and painful experiences. I support couples and families in developing empathy, trust, and healthy
My extensive clinical training includes working with children, teenagers, and adults with anxiety, depression, and family/childhood trauma.
My therapeutic approach mainly focuses on helping my clients identify their strengths to help alleviate anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am a firm believer that our childhood experiences contribute to our beliefs, behavioral patterns, and selecting a romantic partner. Therapy is a process! To allow ourselves to be intimate and vulnerable with someone about our experiences and trauma can be daunting. As a therapist, it is my goal to help validate, create a safe environment and help understand aspects of lived experiences.
My extensive clinical training includes working with children, teenagers, and adults with anxiety, depression, and family/childhood trauma.
My therapeutic approach mainly focuses on helping my clients identify their strengths to help alleviate anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am a firm believer that our childhood experiences contribute to our beliefs, behavioral patterns, and selecting a romantic partner. Therapy is a process! To allow ourselves to be intimate and vulnerable with someone about our experiences and trauma can be daunting. As a therapist, it is my goal to help validate, create a safe environment and help understand aspects of lived experiences.
I work with people experiencing infertility and new parents, post-partum mood and anxiety disorders, adults and couples who are dealing with trauma, grief, and life transitions and are struggling with depression and anxiety. I have 20 years experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief and additional training through PSI in post-partum mood anxiety disorders, loss, and lived experience with infertility. I provide individual therapy, family therapy, parenting consultations, and immigration evaluations for u visas, t visas, asylum, and VAWA. N-648 waiver evaluations with a licensed psychologist. Spanish spoken.
I work with people experiencing infertility and new parents, post-partum mood and anxiety disorders, adults and couples who are dealing with trauma, grief, and life transitions and are struggling with depression and anxiety. I have 20 years experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief and additional training through PSI in post-partum mood anxiety disorders, loss, and lived experience with infertility. I provide individual therapy, family therapy, parenting consultations, and immigration evaluations for u visas, t visas, asylum, and VAWA. N-648 waiver evaluations with a licensed psychologist. Spanish spoken.
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 offer insight-oriented therapy for those suffering from anxiety, burnout or imposter syndrome. I offer reflective, collaborative therapy that boosts your creativity while easing anxiety, perfectionism, and low mood. I’m non-directive and depth-oriented—we make room for feelings and explore patterns so change comes from the inside out. Clients include founders, artists, professionals, academics, caregivers. Common themes: burnout, imposter feelings, relationships, creative blocks, and big transitions.
I offer insight-oriented therapy for those suffering from anxiety, burnout or imposter syndrome. I offer reflective, collaborative therapy that boosts your creativity while easing anxiety, perfectionism, and low mood. I’m non-directive and depth-oriented—we make room for feelings and explore patterns so change comes from the inside out. Clients include founders, artists, professionals, academics, caregivers. Common themes: burnout, imposter feelings, relationships, creative blocks, and big transitions.
I have many years of experience in dealing with anxiety, depression, loss, life transitions, addictions of all types, and relationship and identity issues. I think my strength is that I approach people on a very human level, with respect, caring and humor. I feel "we are all in the same boat" (including me) and that we all need someone to take us seriously, listen carefully and know how hard it is to be vulnerable to a 'stranger'. I will do my very best to help you create the life you want. I have lost a child, so I have a special sensitivity to grieving parents and their challenges.
I have many years of experience in dealing with anxiety, depression, loss, life transitions, addictions of all types, and relationship and identity issues. I think my strength is that I approach people on a very human level, with respect, caring and humor. I feel "we are all in the same boat" (including me) and that we all need someone to take us seriously, listen carefully and know how hard it is to be vulnerable to a 'stranger'. I will do my very best to help you create the life you want. I have lost a child, so I have a special sensitivity to grieving parents and their challenges.
I enjoy working with any client who is seeking relief from a problem(s). I have worked with a variety of people, including corporate consulting, towards co creating solutions in a collaborative and effective manner.
I enjoy working with any client who is seeking relief from a problem(s). I have worked with a variety of people, including corporate consulting, towards co creating solutions in a collaborative and effective manner.
Do you struggle with anxiety and depression due to your childhood trauma? Are you having problems with your partner or family members due to life transition issues? Are you experiencing increased stress, fears, and doubts around the future? I believe that we all have the capacity to heal our emotional wounds and create meaningful changes. My goal as a therapist is to offer you a safe place in which you can process insights, concerns, and emotions associated with trauma.
Do you struggle with anxiety and depression due to your childhood trauma? Are you having problems with your partner or family members due to life transition issues? Are you experiencing increased stress, fears, and doubts around the future? I believe that we all have the capacity to heal our emotional wounds and create meaningful changes. My goal as a therapist is to offer you a safe place in which you can process insights, concerns, and emotions associated with trauma.
My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal conflict, cultural and intersectional identity concerns, anger management, and mood disorders. I welcome individuals who are striving to become the best version of themselves, seeking support in managing symptoms, or simply interested in personal growth. An initial evaluation session can help us determine whether I’m the right fit for your needs.
My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal conflict, cultural and intersectional identity concerns, anger management, and mood disorders. I welcome individuals who are striving to become the best version of themselves, seeking support in managing symptoms, or simply interested in personal growth. An initial evaluation session can help us determine whether I’m the right fit for your needs.
We live in a world that encourages us to ignore, override, and forget our experience. Therapy provides a space for deep self-inquiry where we can learn to become aware and accepting of all parts of ourselves. With curiosity and reflection, I want to support you to explore and understand your experience. When we explore what’s happening for us internally, our beliefs, and the unmet needs we carry, and when we can bring curiosity, care, and increased awareness, then new possibilities open up. We find ways to relate to ourselves and the world with more balance, ease, and belonging.
We live in a world that encourages us to ignore, override, and forget our experience. Therapy provides a space for deep self-inquiry where we can learn to become aware and accepting of all parts of ourselves. With curiosity and reflection, I want to support you to explore and understand your experience. When we explore what’s happening for us internally, our beliefs, and the unmet needs we carry, and when we can bring curiosity, care, and increased awareness, then new possibilities open up. We find ways to relate to ourselves and the world with more balance, ease, and belonging.
Are you looking to transform your life? Are you tired of being caught in self-destructive patterns? Are you hoping for real change? If so, I am interested in collaborating with you to create the life you want. I am dedicated to helping you achieve your therapeutic goals quickly and fully. In my practice, I see people accomplish profound change on a daily basis. My style is straightforward coupled with compassion. In individual or couples therapy, I work diligently to help you overcome barriers to contentment in intimacy, relationships, work and family life.
Are you looking to transform your life? Are you tired of being caught in self-destructive patterns? Are you hoping for real change? If so, I am interested in collaborating with you to create the life you want. I am dedicated to helping you achieve your therapeutic goals quickly and fully. In my practice, I see people accomplish profound change on a daily basis. My style is straightforward coupled with compassion. In individual or couples therapy, I work diligently to help you overcome barriers to contentment in intimacy, relationships, work and family life.
Welcome! I’m Bella.
I offer virtual therapy for individuals and couples across California, with a focus on supporting highly sensitive people, anxiety, grief, and life transitions.
You might be someone who feels deeply, thinks deeply, and often feels overwhelmed by it all. Maybe you find yourself overthinking, struggling with self-doubt, or feeling stuck in patterns you can’t quite make sense of. You may appear “high-functioning” on the outside, while internally feeling anxious, depleted, or disconnected from yourself or the world around you.
Welcome! I’m Bella.
I offer virtual therapy for individuals and couples across California, with a focus on supporting highly sensitive people, anxiety, grief, and life transitions.
You might be someone who feels deeply, thinks deeply, and often feels overwhelmed by it all. Maybe you find yourself overthinking, struggling with self-doubt, or feeling stuck in patterns you can’t quite make sense of. You may appear “high-functioning” on the outside, while internally feeling anxious, depleted, or disconnected from yourself or the world around you.
I have published two books on CBT, CBT for Depression, Essential Strategies to Manage Negative Thoughts and Start Living Your Life and The Insomnia Workbook for Teens.
I have extensive training in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and CBT-I (CBT for insomnia) , the gold-standard treatment for depression, anxiety and insomnia. I also have extensive experience working with adults with ADHD, individuals navigating major life transitions and chronic health problems (multiple sclerosis, lupus, cancer, chronic pain).
I have published two books on CBT, CBT for Depression, Essential Strategies to Manage Negative Thoughts and Start Living Your Life and The Insomnia Workbook for Teens.
I have extensive training in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and CBT-I (CBT for insomnia) , the gold-standard treatment for depression, anxiety and insomnia. I also have extensive experience working with adults with ADHD, individuals navigating major life transitions and chronic health problems (multiple sclerosis, lupus, cancer, chronic pain).
I have many years of experience & success working with teens and young adults, including apprehensive male clients who are unsure about therapy.
Currently offering Virtual Sessions only. I keep things very friendly & casual by using relatable language, questioning ideas about being 'broken' or needing 'fixing' & avoid certain buzz words that can alienate others. By including humor & other non-traditional approaches in my work, I am a good fit for those looking for someone who is not very 'therapist' like but still has all the experience, therapeutic skills & insight to help create positive change. I am often able to connect with children & adults that have previously not enjoyed or benefited from counseling. I do not see couples or really young children due to telehealth.
I have many years of experience & success working with teens and young adults, including apprehensive male clients who are unsure about therapy.
Currently offering Virtual Sessions only. I keep things very friendly & casual by using relatable language, questioning ideas about being 'broken' or needing 'fixing' & avoid certain buzz words that can alienate others. By including humor & other non-traditional approaches in my work, I am a good fit for those looking for someone who is not very 'therapist' like but still has all the experience, therapeutic skills & insight to help create positive change. I am often able to connect with children & adults that have previously not enjoyed or benefited from counseling. I do not see couples or really young children due to telehealth.
Has something in your life become too much to bear? If you’re feeling lonely, alienated, confused about your relationships, hurt, angry, or feeling unheard; if you’re finding the stress of parenting overwhelming, or feeling defeated by cycles of conflict, I'd like to help you. I work with individuals, couples and families wounded by their family systems, who have experienced trauma or abuse, have struggled with a narcissistic parent or partner, or have been negatively impacted by relationships with their in-laws. I passionately believe that with the right help, you can move from suffering and uncertainty to clarity and empowerment.
Has something in your life become too much to bear? If you’re feeling lonely, alienated, confused about your relationships, hurt, angry, or feeling unheard; if you’re finding the stress of parenting overwhelming, or feeling defeated by cycles of conflict, I'd like to help you. I work with individuals, couples and families wounded by their family systems, who have experienced trauma or abuse, have struggled with a narcissistic parent or partner, or have been negatively impacted by relationships with their in-laws. I passionately believe that with the right help, you can move from suffering and uncertainty to clarity and empowerment.
My ideal clients are adolescents transitioning into adulthood through older adults (approximately ages 18–80) who are navigating substance use challenges, trauma histories, and mild to moderate depressive symptoms.
I help by providing a trauma-informed, collaborative approach to therapy that honors each client’s lived experience and recognizes them as the expert in their own life. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns, build practical coping skills, and improve emotional regulation and functioning.
My ideal clients are adolescents transitioning into adulthood through older adults (approximately ages 18–80) who are navigating substance use challenges, trauma histories, and mild to moderate depressive symptoms.
I help by providing a trauma-informed, collaborative approach to therapy that honors each client’s lived experience and recognizes them as the expert in their own life. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns, build practical coping skills, and improve emotional regulation and functioning.
Nobody’s childhood dream was to grow up and feel overwhelmed, alone, stuck or unworthy. I aim to help individuals heal from trauma-related issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship/family issues. If you find yourself living without a navigation system to understand emotional terrain or trauma that impacts your well-being; you are not alone. All of us go through rough patches in our lives. My approach is specific to meet your unique needs in a safe and non-judgemental space.
Nobody’s childhood dream was to grow up and feel overwhelmed, alone, stuck or unworthy. I aim to help individuals heal from trauma-related issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship/family issues. If you find yourself living without a navigation system to understand emotional terrain or trauma that impacts your well-being; you are not alone. All of us go through rough patches in our lives. My approach is specific to meet your unique needs in a safe and non-judgemental space.
My ideal clients are teens and adults who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, impacted by past trauma, or navigating difficult life transitions.
Thank you for considering therapy as part of your journey. I provide counseling for teens and adults facing challenges and life stressors. I provide a non judgmental space and welcoming to individuals of all walks of life. I work with individuals who are experiencing, anxiety, depression, trauma and major life changes. Our work will be collaborative and goal focused, helping you better understand your experiences, strengthen resilience, and develop practical tools for lasting change.
My ideal clients are teens and adults who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, impacted by past trauma, or navigating difficult life transitions.
Thank you for considering therapy as part of your journey. I provide counseling for teens and adults facing challenges and life stressors. I provide a non judgmental space and welcoming to individuals of all walks of life. I work with individuals who are experiencing, anxiety, depression, trauma and major life changes. Our work will be collaborative and goal focused, helping you better understand your experiences, strengthen resilience, and develop practical tools for lasting change.
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