Anxiety Therapists in Oakland, CA
Maybe you’re facing a big life shift—like a new job, relationship, move, or becoming a parent—and you’re feeling anxious or unsure of yourself.
I help adults who feel stuck, anxious, or burnt out find clarity and confidence during life’s transitions. Whether you’re navigating a career shift, questioning your next steps, or moving through a season of change, I offer a safe space to explore, heal, and grow. Together, we’ll help you reconnect to your inner strength and move forward with intention.
Maybe you’re facing a big life shift—like a new job, relationship, move, or becoming a parent—and you’re feeling anxious or unsure of yourself.
I help adults who feel stuck, anxious, or burnt out find clarity and confidence during life’s transitions. Whether you’re navigating a career shift, questioning your next steps, or moving through a season of change, I offer a safe space to explore, heal, and grow. Together, we’ll help you reconnect to your inner strength and move forward with intention.
I specialize in working with adults, with a focus on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and major life transitions.
I primarily work with adults navigating the complexities of perinatal mental health, depression, anxiety, trauma, and stress related to life transitions. My clients often include those experiencing the challenges of pregnancy and postpartum, as well as those managing work-life balance and interpersonal stressors.
I specialize in working with adults, with a focus on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and major life transitions.
I primarily work with adults navigating the complexities of perinatal mental health, depression, anxiety, trauma, and stress related to life transitions. My clients often include those experiencing the challenges of pregnancy and postpartum, as well as those managing work-life balance and interpersonal stressors.
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 have extensive experience of Autism. I have a deep understanding and long history of working with children, adults, couples, and families with a member who is on the Autism spectrum.
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 have extensive experience of Autism. I have a deep understanding and long history of working with children, adults, couples, and families with a member who is on the Autism spectrum.
The kinds of issues I typically work with include relationship problems, depression, anxiety, creative blocks, personality disorders, grief and loss, life transitions, career issues, trauma, abuse, and problems related to sexuality.
Therapy can help you overcome difficulties, live creatively, and feel more alive. Many people become stuck in ways of thinking and living that no longer serve them. Through a caring therapeutic relationship, you can develop the courage to live in a meaningful and fulfilling way. Over the past 25 years, I have helped people with a wide variety of issues work through significant challenges, freeing them to make better choices. In addition to my clinical work, I teach and supervise at various training programs throughout the Bay Area, and was the Director of Counseling at California College of the Arts for 15 years.
The kinds of issues I typically work with include relationship problems, depression, anxiety, creative blocks, personality disorders, grief and loss, life transitions, career issues, trauma, abuse, and problems related to sexuality.
Therapy can help you overcome difficulties, live creatively, and feel more alive. Many people become stuck in ways of thinking and living that no longer serve them. Through a caring therapeutic relationship, you can develop the courage to live in a meaningful and fulfilling way. Over the past 25 years, I have helped people with a wide variety of issues work through significant challenges, freeing them to make better choices. In addition to my clinical work, I teach and supervise at various training programs throughout the Bay Area, and was the Director of Counseling at California College of the Arts for 15 years.
I work with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, shame, relationship distress, life transitions, and existential dilemmas (questions about the meaning of life, questions about dying and death).
The theoretical approaches that I use in my work are: Humanistic (Gestalt, Client Centered, and Existential), Holistic/Integrative, Relational, and Transpersonal. Although I am grounded in clinical training and theory, I work from intuition and lived experience. I value authenticity and transparency, and strive to bring that to all my interactions.
I work with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, shame, relationship distress, life transitions, and existential dilemmas (questions about the meaning of life, questions about dying and death).
The theoretical approaches that I use in my work are: Humanistic (Gestalt, Client Centered, and Existential), Holistic/Integrative, Relational, and Transpersonal. Although I am grounded in clinical training and theory, I work from intuition and lived experience. I value authenticity and transparency, and strive to bring that to all my interactions.
Many of the people I work with come to therapy because they feel stuck or overwhelmed, are seeking relief from anxiety or depression, need support as they adjust to a new life circumstance, or want to develop a better understanding of themselves.
I work with adults who are seeking help for depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress management, life transitions, and issues at the intersection of physical and emotional health, such as insomnia and chronic pain. I use a flexible, individualized approach and draw from a variety of evidence-based approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy.
Many of the people I work with come to therapy because they feel stuck or overwhelmed, are seeking relief from anxiety or depression, need support as they adjust to a new life circumstance, or want to develop a better understanding of themselves.
I work with adults who are seeking help for depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress management, life transitions, and issues at the intersection of physical and emotional health, such as insomnia and chronic pain. I use a flexible, individualized approach and draw from a variety of evidence-based approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy.
I work with individuals (youth and adults), couples, and families on a wide array of issues including: Identity exploration; Anxiety and stress management; Relationship dynamics (including romantic, familial, and professional); Self-esteem and personal growth; Parenting decisions and child-rearing; and Navigating life transitions.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore difficult emotions and work toward greater fulfillment. I offer therapy from a trauma-informed, relational approach. My approach is informed by a commitment to social justice, anti-racism, and LGBTQ+ advocacy.
I work with individuals (youth and adults), couples, and families on a wide array of issues including: Identity exploration; Anxiety and stress management; Relationship dynamics (including romantic, familial, and professional); Self-esteem and personal growth; Parenting decisions and child-rearing; and Navigating life transitions.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore difficult emotions and work toward greater fulfillment. I offer therapy from a trauma-informed, relational approach. My approach is informed by a commitment to social justice, anti-racism, and LGBTQ+ advocacy.
Do you feel anxious and depressed about the future?
I specialize in trauma processing using BrainSpotting and Trauma Resiliency Model. Trauma can linger in both the mind and body. This whole-body integrative approach can effectively release trauma and promote a healthier calmer nervous system. My focus is to address toxic environments and explore ways to keep a sense of safety in the mind and body.
Do you feel anxious and depressed about the future?
I specialize in trauma processing using BrainSpotting and Trauma Resiliency Model. Trauma can linger in both the mind and body. This whole-body integrative approach can effectively release trauma and promote a healthier calmer nervous system. My focus is to address toxic environments and explore ways to keep a sense of safety in the mind and body.
I have worked with a wide diversity of clients including people experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, thought disorders, bipolar disorder, post traumatic stress, marriage and family issues, and difficult life changes.
I work to build a warm, empathic relationship with my clients to create an environment where we can think together about the issues that bring you to therapy and how best to resolve them. I am informed by psychodynamic theory and utilize this rich tradition to explore unconscious defenses, maladaptive patterns and underlying schemas that can cause a person to repeat problematic behaviors despite their best efforts to change. I also draw from Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfullness practices to support clients with acquiring the tools they need to make those changes.
I have worked with a wide diversity of clients including people experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, thought disorders, bipolar disorder, post traumatic stress, marriage and family issues, and difficult life changes.
I work to build a warm, empathic relationship with my clients to create an environment where we can think together about the issues that bring you to therapy and how best to resolve them. I am informed by psychodynamic theory and utilize this rich tradition to explore unconscious defenses, maladaptive patterns and underlying schemas that can cause a person to repeat problematic behaviors despite their best efforts to change. I also draw from Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfullness practices to support clients with acquiring the tools they need to make those changes.
Are you experiencing depression, anger, anxiety issues?
Specialize in treatment of substance abuse, depression, anxiety, anger management, and suicidal ideation and attempts.
Are you experiencing depression, anger, anxiety issues?
Specialize in treatment of substance abuse, depression, anxiety, anger management, and suicidal ideation and attempts.
I have experience working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, panic, complex childhood trauma (developmental trauma), co-occurring substance use disorders, marital discord, life transitions, suicidal ideations, self-harm, and cluster b personality disorders.
Hello! My name is Kimberly Beckstead. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with a strong commitment to helping individuals achieve emotional wellbeing. Over the past 17 years, I have specialized in supporting clients through life transitions, trauma recovery, substance abuse treatment, and mental health challenges. With extensive experience in both private practice and community settings, I bring empathy, evidence-based practices, and a client-centered approach to each session. I believe in empowering clients by providing them with the tools they need to navigate their unique paths toward healing and resilience.
I have experience working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, panic, complex childhood trauma (developmental trauma), co-occurring substance use disorders, marital discord, life transitions, suicidal ideations, self-harm, and cluster b personality disorders.
Hello! My name is Kimberly Beckstead. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with a strong commitment to helping individuals achieve emotional wellbeing. Over the past 17 years, I have specialized in supporting clients through life transitions, trauma recovery, substance abuse treatment, and mental health challenges. With extensive experience in both private practice and community settings, I bring empathy, evidence-based practices, and a client-centered approach to each session. I believe in empowering clients by providing them with the tools they need to navigate their unique paths toward healing and resilience.
In our sessions, you’ll find a compassionate, collaborative space to address challenges such as anxiety, stress, or unresolved emotions.
Whether you’re navigating a high-stress career, major life transition, or simply seeking inner peace, I offer a holistic approach that integrates spiritual growth with emotional and mental well-being. My heart-centered practice combines numerous modalities including Interpersonal and Transpersonal Therapy and mindfulness techniques.
In our sessions, you’ll find a compassionate, collaborative space to address challenges such as anxiety, stress, or unresolved emotions.
Whether you’re navigating a high-stress career, major life transition, or simply seeking inner peace, I offer a holistic approach that integrates spiritual growth with emotional and mental well-being. My heart-centered practice combines numerous modalities including Interpersonal and Transpersonal Therapy and mindfulness techniques.
Relationship and sexual concerns, couples therapy, anxiety, addiction, trauma, eating disorders, stress management, insomnia, women's issues, creativity, LGBTQ- welcome.
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.
Relationship and sexual concerns, couples therapy, anxiety, addiction, trauma, eating disorders, stress management, insomnia, women's issues, creativity, LGBTQ- welcome.
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 adults treating OCD, panic, health anxiety, social phobia, chronic pain, and stress.
I work best with clients who are motivated to change and looking for a short-term and skills-based approach. You can expect sharp clinical precision, collaboration, deep human kindness, realness, and radical open-mindedness. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and professor at USC Keck School of Medicine. I am also a certified Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher with 15+ years of formal mindfulness training. I specialize in research-supported Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness-Based therapies.
I work with adults treating OCD, panic, health anxiety, social phobia, chronic pain, and stress.
I work best with clients who are motivated to change and looking for a short-term and skills-based approach. You can expect sharp clinical precision, collaboration, deep human kindness, realness, and radical open-mindedness. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and professor at USC Keck School of Medicine. I am also a certified Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher with 15+ years of formal mindfulness training. I specialize in research-supported Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness-Based therapies.
I know in this post pandemic world it can be extremely stressful filled with anxiety and dread.
The model for practice is strengths based work where I meet the person where they are. I never ask what is wrong with you, I ask what is right with you. Using CBT, narrative approach and DBT I work with your strengths to help resolve your issues. In addition to all of these modalities, I employ the psychodynamic approach in working with childhood trauma.
I know in this post pandemic world it can be extremely stressful filled with anxiety and dread.
The model for practice is strengths based work where I meet the person where they are. I never ask what is wrong with you, I ask what is right with you. Using CBT, narrative approach and DBT I work with your strengths to help resolve your issues. In addition to all of these modalities, I employ the psychodynamic approach in working with childhood trauma.
I have experience working with individuals with a variety of challenges that include trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem issues, emotional challenges, attachment issues, and substance use.
Welcome! My name is Sukhpreet Kaur, and I am a first generation American. I believe that we are the key to our own healing, therefore it is important to me to hold a space for you that is safe, collaborate, and empowering for healing and exploration.
I have experience working with individuals with a variety of challenges that include trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem issues, emotional challenges, attachment issues, and substance use.
Welcome! My name is Sukhpreet Kaur, and I am a first generation American. I believe that we are the key to our own healing, therefore it is important to me to hold a space for you that is safe, collaborate, and empowering for healing and exploration.
I specialize in working with trauma, anxiety and depression, relationship issues, and racial/cultural experiences Additionally, I work with first and second generation clients who are navigating bicultural and multicultural identities and experiences.
I am trained in trauma specific modalities such as somatic therapy and IFS. I tailor my sessions to fit the unique needs of each of my clients.
I specialize in working with trauma, anxiety and depression, relationship issues, and racial/cultural experiences Additionally, I work with first and second generation clients who are navigating bicultural and multicultural identities and experiences.
I am trained in trauma specific modalities such as somatic therapy and IFS. I tailor my sessions to fit the unique needs of each of my clients.
This combination can create anxiety, depression, acting out behaviors, confusion, and educational struggles for many.
Art can access thoughts and feelings we are not aware of, through open expression and not about "being the perfect artist". Art is never mandatory, as I provide space to allow youth to feel safe while building on their strengths to reach their self-identified goals. I understand differences as I have experience working with ASD and special education.
This combination can create anxiety, depression, acting out behaviors, confusion, and educational struggles for many.
Art can access thoughts and feelings we are not aware of, through open expression and not about "being the perfect artist". Art is never mandatory, as I provide space to allow youth to feel safe while building on their strengths to reach their self-identified goals. I understand differences as I have experience working with ASD and special education.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples in areas such as anxiety, depression, life stage changes, conflict resolution, ADHD, trauma, and much more.
I have been trained and have many tools and strategies to share regarding managing depression, anxiety, going into new areas of life changes, parenting skills, self-care, mind and body connection, changing mindsets, processing and healing trauma, mood regulation, and much more.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples in areas such as anxiety, depression, life stage changes, conflict resolution, ADHD, trauma, and much more.
I have been trained and have many tools and strategies to share regarding managing depression, anxiety, going into new areas of life changes, parenting skills, self-care, mind and body connection, changing mindsets, processing and healing trauma, mood regulation, and much more.
I have experience working with a diverse range of clients and have worked extensively with adults specializing in issues relating to long-term, low-grade anxiety and depression, isolation, relationship dynamics, self-esteem and grief.
Hello, I am a Marriage and Family Therapist who supports my clients in discovering and achieving what they most want in life. As we begin to look more deeply at who we are, we can move toward a life that has increased balance and fulfillment. Many of us suffer in our relationships, careers and internal worlds due to a lack of awareness of the ways in which our past wounds impact current choices and ways of interacting with others. By taking a deeper look at these processes, problematic belief systems can begin to change.
I have experience working with a diverse range of clients and have worked extensively with adults specializing in issues relating to long-term, low-grade anxiety and depression, isolation, relationship dynamics, self-esteem and grief.
Hello, I am a Marriage and Family Therapist who supports my clients in discovering and achieving what they most want in life. As we begin to look more deeply at who we are, we can move toward a life that has increased balance and fulfillment. Many of us suffer in our relationships, careers and internal worlds due to a lack of awareness of the ways in which our past wounds impact current choices and ways of interacting with others. By taking a deeper look at these processes, problematic belief systems can begin to change.
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.