Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Oakland, CA
When life is stressful, we can feel stuck in repeating patterns and disconnected from our bodies. Somatic psychotherapy is a way of using our minds and our bodies together to process past events, resolve trauma and anxiety, and create more joy and aliveness. I provide support, guidance, safety, and mindfulness to help you access your own inner knowing.
When life is stressful, we can feel stuck in repeating patterns and disconnected from our bodies. Somatic psychotherapy is a way of using our minds and our bodies together to process past events, resolve trauma and anxiety, and create more joy and aliveness. I provide support, guidance, safety, and mindfulness to help you access your own inner knowing.
If you are looking for a therapist for yourself or your child, it is likely that some part of your or your child's life is not going the way you expected or would like it to be. Some things that seemed they should work perhaps aren't, or not as well as you'd like. Perhaps your child's feelings are stronger than you had expected, or they are not developing in other ways, and are missing developmental opportunities you know would be healthy for them and want them to have. Perhaps it seemed they might grow out of some of their difficult behaviors or feelings, yet it is hard to determine if they are on that path of growth.
If you are looking for a therapist for yourself or your child, it is likely that some part of your or your child's life is not going the way you expected or would like it to be. Some things that seemed they should work perhaps aren't, or not as well as you'd like. Perhaps your child's feelings are stronger than you had expected, or they are not developing in other ways, and are missing developmental opportunities you know would be healthy for them and want them to have. Perhaps it seemed they might grow out of some of their difficult behaviors or feelings, yet it is hard to determine if they are on that path of growth.
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, and trauma? Do you experience difficulties managing family and relationship issues? I believe that healing happens when we pay attention to all the parts that make us whole—our mind, body, and soul. The subconscious mind controls most of our reality and choices, so building awareness and active presence can improve the quality of daily living and assist in not only surviving but thriving through life. As an intuitive & holistic therapist, I will assist you in strengthening your inner psyche and developing new tools to manage negative feelings and thoughts.
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, and trauma? Do you experience difficulties managing family and relationship issues? I believe that healing happens when we pay attention to all the parts that make us whole—our mind, body, and soul. The subconscious mind controls most of our reality and choices, so building awareness and active presence can improve the quality of daily living and assist in not only surviving but thriving through life. As an intuitive & holistic therapist, I will assist you in strengthening your inner psyche and developing new tools to manage negative feelings and thoughts.
In the last twenty years, I have coached corporate executives, consulted with physicians, and worked with adolescents and adults in individual and family therapy.
My approach is eclectic. I draw on different theoretical perspectives primarily cognitive behavioral, psychoanalytic and systems theory, to find the "best fit" for one's particular problems, strengths and desire for change.
In the last twenty years, I have coached corporate executives, consulted with physicians, and worked with adolescents and adults in individual and family therapy.
My approach is eclectic. I draw on different theoretical perspectives primarily cognitive behavioral, psychoanalytic and systems theory, to find the "best fit" for one's particular problems, strengths and desire for change.
Are you experiencing challenges dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship/family issues, and trauma/PTSD? Due to these symptoms, we can be in too much emotional pain and feel too stuck to reframe our perceptions or to find solutions to our problems. Childhood or recent trauma can cause emotional distress that can be difficult to process. I am here to support you in working through unresolved trauma and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.
Are you experiencing challenges dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship/family issues, and trauma/PTSD? Due to these symptoms, we can be in too much emotional pain and feel too stuck to reframe our perceptions or to find solutions to our problems. Childhood or recent trauma can cause emotional distress that can be difficult to process. I am here to support you in working through unresolved trauma and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.
For over 16 years, I have provided therapy and therapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, and families throughout the East Bay.
I use a range of approaches for children and adults. With young children, therapy is play-based to safely process emotions. With teens and adults, I use talk therapy to build insight, regulate emotions, and develop healthier coping skills for stress, relationships, and life transitions.
For over 16 years, I have provided therapy and therapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, and families throughout the East Bay.
I use a range of approaches for children and adults. With young children, therapy is play-based to safely process emotions. With teens and adults, I use talk therapy to build insight, regulate emotions, and develop healthier coping skills for stress, relationships, and life transitions.
I enjoy working with teens and adults, providing support around life transitions, identity issues, and creating and maintaining healthy family, peer, and romantic relationships.
Through my training, and personal and professional experience, I have developed an approach that is genuine, non-judgmental, flexible, and personalized. My style is supportive and direct, and infused with humor and personality. I am relationally oriented, and also use skills-based techniques when indicated, especially for anxiety and overwhelming emotions.
I enjoy working with teens and adults, providing support around life transitions, identity issues, and creating and maintaining healthy family, peer, and romantic relationships.
Through my training, and personal and professional experience, I have developed an approach that is genuine, non-judgmental, flexible, and personalized. My style is supportive and direct, and infused with humor and personality. I am relationally oriented, and also use skills-based techniques when indicated, especially for anxiety and overwhelming emotions.
At Ability Psychological Services, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and professional psychological evaluation services. With expertise in neurodevelopmental and psychological evaluations, our team is committed to helping individuals and families achieve optimal well-being. Our approach is rooted in evidence-based and culturally comprehensive practices, ensuring our clients' highest quality of care.
At Ability Psychological Services, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and professional psychological evaluation services. With expertise in neurodevelopmental and psychological evaluations, our team is committed to helping individuals and families achieve optimal well-being. Our approach is rooted in evidence-based and culturally comprehensive practices, ensuring our clients' highest quality of care.
Make therapy a gift to yourself and the journey of a lifetime. Experience the therapeutic process as an exploration into a landscape full of your own creative capacities, strengths, and dreams that already exist. Replace out-dated belief systems with new ones that better reflect your current, authentic self. Continue the process of growing into the person you believe yourself to be. Move from the victim to the empowered. I work in collaborative ways with you, helping to identifying assumptions, thoughts, and beliefs that are keeping you from the experiences, relationships, and life that you want.
Make therapy a gift to yourself and the journey of a lifetime. Experience the therapeutic process as an exploration into a landscape full of your own creative capacities, strengths, and dreams that already exist. Replace out-dated belief systems with new ones that better reflect your current, authentic self. Continue the process of growing into the person you believe yourself to be. Move from the victim to the empowered. I work in collaborative ways with you, helping to identifying assumptions, thoughts, and beliefs that are keeping you from the experiences, relationships, and life that you want.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck in patterns that haven’t shifted through traditional approaches. Many of the people I work with are neurodivergent adults, caregivers, or sensitive individuals seeking relief, clarity, and a greater sense of safety in their bodies and daily lives.
My work focuses on nervous system regulation rather than symptom management alone, using brain- and body-based, trauma-responsive approaches that honor autonomy and lived experience. Together, we work toward improved regulation, reduced overwhelm, and a stronger sense of connection and stability.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck in patterns that haven’t shifted through traditional approaches. Many of the people I work with are neurodivergent adults, caregivers, or sensitive individuals seeking relief, clarity, and a greater sense of safety in their bodies and daily lives.
My work focuses on nervous system regulation rather than symptom management alone, using brain- and body-based, trauma-responsive approaches that honor autonomy and lived experience. Together, we work toward improved regulation, reduced overwhelm, and a stronger sense of connection and stability.
Do you struggle to feel good enough, no matter what you do? You feel the pressure to hold it all together and be perfect, maybe at work or with your family, which often means hiding who you are, what you want and need, in order to meet others' expectations. Sometimes you feel like a kid again, being told you can't do anything right. Your thoughts and emotions feel overwhelming, which makes setting boundaries and communicating your needs feel impossible. Especially with your parents or higher ups. You are also resilient and ready to feel better, stronger, more confident, and excited about your life again.
Do you struggle to feel good enough, no matter what you do? You feel the pressure to hold it all together and be perfect, maybe at work or with your family, which often means hiding who you are, what you want and need, in order to meet others' expectations. Sometimes you feel like a kid again, being told you can't do anything right. Your thoughts and emotions feel overwhelming, which makes setting boundaries and communicating your needs feel impossible. Especially with your parents or higher ups. You are also resilient and ready to feel better, stronger, more confident, and excited about your life again.
Not currently taking new clients. Hello. If you find yourself in a difficult place in life and need extra support then you have come to the right place. I specialize in helping individuals seeking to heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I have training in numerous modalities of therapy and I am committed to finding the one that works for you.
Not currently taking new clients. Hello. If you find yourself in a difficult place in life and need extra support then you have come to the right place. I specialize in helping individuals seeking to heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I have training in numerous modalities of therapy and I am committed to finding the one that works for you.
I consider it a privilege to work with you to explore aspects of your life experience which have diminished your satisfaction with life or otherwise left you feeling lost or alone.
Challenges around loss, aging, illness, trauma or relationships can feel too frightening to tackle alone. As a seasoned and compassionate psychotherapist, I can help you bear and work with what may feel unbearable.
Together, we will create a protected space that fosters the trust, aliveness and self-expression that are essential to growth and success in love and work, where you can ultimately reclaim your life and joie-de-vivre.
I consider it a privilege to work with you to explore aspects of your life experience which have diminished your satisfaction with life or otherwise left you feeling lost or alone.
Challenges around loss, aging, illness, trauma or relationships can feel too frightening to tackle alone. As a seasoned and compassionate psychotherapist, I can help you bear and work with what may feel unbearable.
Together, we will create a protected space that fosters the trust, aliveness and self-expression that are essential to growth and success in love and work, where you can ultimately reclaim your life and joie-de-vivre.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 25 years of experience treating children, adolescents, families and adults.
I treat depression, anxiety, anger, bipolarity, obsessive-compulsiveness, and dissociation. I treat relationship issues: marital conflict, parenting/step-parenting dilemmas, and life transition issues. I manage psychotropic medications. My clients are often able to discontinue the use of a prescription medication. In other cases, I help clients adjust when a medication is clearly a benefit.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 25 years of experience treating children, adolescents, families and adults.
I treat depression, anxiety, anger, bipolarity, obsessive-compulsiveness, and dissociation. I treat relationship issues: marital conflict, parenting/step-parenting dilemmas, and life transition issues. I manage psychotropic medications. My clients are often able to discontinue the use of a prescription medication. In other cases, I help clients adjust when a medication is clearly a benefit.
You're in the chaos right now - relationship just ended, porn use spiraling, recovering from a narcissistic ex, or stuck in anxious-avoidant dating patterns. You need someone who gets it and can help you understand why you keep ending up here.
I work with people ready to examine the hard stuff: attachment patterns, relationship choices, building real self-worth. I'm passionate about helping people date healthier (learned this the hard way myself). I see therapists needing their own space too.
Specialties: sexuality, sex/porn addiction, narcissistic abuse recovery, LGBTQ+ issues, attachment/dating/poly, self-esteem.
Ready? Lets talk
You're in the chaos right now - relationship just ended, porn use spiraling, recovering from a narcissistic ex, or stuck in anxious-avoidant dating patterns. You need someone who gets it and can help you understand why you keep ending up here.
I work with people ready to examine the hard stuff: attachment patterns, relationship choices, building real self-worth. I'm passionate about helping people date healthier (learned this the hard way myself). I see therapists needing their own space too.
Specialties: sexuality, sex/porn addiction, narcissistic abuse recovery, LGBTQ+ issues, attachment/dating/poly, self-esteem.
Ready? Lets talk
I enjoy working with families, children, couples, and adolescents.
Some of the most effective therapeutic approaches that I use are Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Narrative Therapy (NT) and Motivational Therapy.
I enjoy working with families, children, couples, and adolescents.
Some of the most effective therapeutic approaches that I use are Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Narrative Therapy (NT) and Motivational Therapy.
My work ranges from people who have experienced serious trauma, and suffer from depression and anxiety to those who just want to feel better in their lives and their relationships. I love working with couples. I know from my own experience of being married since 1990 that relationships need nurturing and intention. I love helping couples find intimacy that may have been lost. I really see my work as helping individuals and couples live their best life!
My work ranges from people who have experienced serious trauma, and suffer from depression and anxiety to those who just want to feel better in their lives and their relationships. I love working with couples. I know from my own experience of being married since 1990 that relationships need nurturing and intention. I love helping couples find intimacy that may have been lost. I really see my work as helping individuals and couples live their best life!
I work with individuals, couples, and families to guide them to achieve more satisfying, meaningful relationships and social adjustment. I believe therapy is a collaborative, creative process to unveil hidden strengths and courage to motivate change and create new experiences in your life. Creating a therapeutic relationship that feels safe and trusting enough to take personal and emotional risks is important. Through an eclectic approach best suited for my client, I have had success treating a wide range of issues including: anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, past trauma, and grief/loss.
I work with individuals, couples, and families to guide them to achieve more satisfying, meaningful relationships and social adjustment. I believe therapy is a collaborative, creative process to unveil hidden strengths and courage to motivate change and create new experiences in your life. Creating a therapeutic relationship that feels safe and trusting enough to take personal and emotional risks is important. Through an eclectic approach best suited for my client, I have had success treating a wide range of issues including: anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, past trauma, and grief/loss.
I tend to work best with people who are genuinely interested in understanding themselves more deeply and willing to actively engage in the process of healing and growth. Folks who are self-reflective, curious, open-minded, experiential, and interested in developing a deeper relationship with themselves—mind, body, and spirit—often resonate strongly with my approach to therapy.
I care deeply about the people I work with and am highly invested in the therapeutic process. I can support, guide, challenge, and walk alongside you, but meaningful change also asks for your willingness to participate in your own healing process.
I tend to work best with people who are genuinely interested in understanding themselves more deeply and willing to actively engage in the process of healing and growth. Folks who are self-reflective, curious, open-minded, experiential, and interested in developing a deeper relationship with themselves—mind, body, and spirit—often resonate strongly with my approach to therapy.
I care deeply about the people I work with and am highly invested in the therapeutic process. I can support, guide, challenge, and walk alongside you, but meaningful change also asks for your willingness to participate in your own healing process.
Are you struggling to feel seen by your friends, community, and family? Do you feel stuck in a spiral that makes you feel further from your sense of self? Have you discovered or questioned something about yourself that you need support in exploring? Should life transitions or demands be this difficult and lonely? Does living in your skin feel foreign or shameful?
You've tried therapy, you've tried your bestie, you've tried goat yoga, and it still feels like no one gets it.
Here, the room is yours. Take up as much space as you need. When's the last time you honored what you needed? Let's explore and honor your story together.
Are you struggling to feel seen by your friends, community, and family? Do you feel stuck in a spiral that makes you feel further from your sense of self? Have you discovered or questioned something about yourself that you need support in exploring? Should life transitions or demands be this difficult and lonely? Does living in your skin feel foreign or shameful?
You've tried therapy, you've tried your bestie, you've tried goat yoga, and it still feels like no one gets it.
Here, the room is yours. Take up as much space as you need. When's the last time you honored what you needed? Let's explore and honor your story together.
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