Anxiety Therapists in Oakland, CA
Our team of experienced and qualified Art Therapists will support you or your child navigate challenges you may be facing including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, self harm, suicidal ideation, substance use, eating disorders and more.
Have you always felt like a square peg in a round hole? Does the world not feel safe to just be you? Or maybe it's your child that's not getting anywhere in talk therapy because they just don't feel like talking? Art Therapy may be the answer! We help you gain a new perspective and see your problems with fresh eyes. The creative process is a powerful form of expression enabling you to release the tension and stress in your body, look at the tangible object you created, and learn about yourself on a deeper level. It is this insight that empowers you to step into the the most authentic version of yourself and live your best life!
Our team of experienced and qualified Art Therapists will support you or your child navigate challenges you may be facing including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, self harm, suicidal ideation, substance use, eating disorders and more.
Have you always felt like a square peg in a round hole? Does the world not feel safe to just be you? Or maybe it's your child that's not getting anywhere in talk therapy because they just don't feel like talking? Art Therapy may be the answer! We help you gain a new perspective and see your problems with fresh eyes. The creative process is a powerful form of expression enabling you to release the tension and stress in your body, look at the tangible object you created, and learn about yourself on a deeper level. It is this insight that empowers you to step into the the most authentic version of yourself and live your best life!
Victoria Julita Spiers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
10 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
As a non-pathologizing humanistic-existential Gestalt therapist, I will meet you exactly where you are. I recognize that you are the expert of your own experience and that you already possess the skills that will aid you in healing your pain. As your empathic witness, advocate, and guide, I will help you increase your self-awareness, self-acceptance, and sense of agency. Essentially, I will help you re-examine your life and re-experience yourself and others, in different as well as new meaningful and healing ways. My approach is mindful, intuitive, and tenderhearted.
As a non-pathologizing humanistic-existential Gestalt therapist, I will meet you exactly where you are. I recognize that you are the expert of your own experience and that you already possess the skills that will aid you in healing your pain. As your empathic witness, advocate, and guide, I will help you increase your self-awareness, self-acceptance, and sense of agency. Essentially, I will help you re-examine your life and re-experience yourself and others, in different as well as new meaningful and healing ways. My approach is mindful, intuitive, and tenderhearted.
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.
“The best things in life are on the other side of fear
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.
“The best things in life are on the other side of fear
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 might feel stuck in protective patterns that once kept you safe but now keep you small: anxiety in the body, depression, low self-esteem, relationships that don’t feel nourishing.
Together we’ll slow down, and listen for what your emotions and body are asking for now. I work relationally and intuitively, drawing on psychodynamic and humanistic therapy, narrative therapy, parts work (IFS), and mindfulness— through a trauma-informed lens. We’ll build skills that make daily life feel more aligned and sustainable.
You might feel stuck in protective patterns that once kept you safe but now keep you small: anxiety in the body, depression, low self-esteem, relationships that don’t feel nourishing.
Together we’ll slow down, and listen for what your emotions and body are asking for now. I work relationally and intuitively, drawing on psychodynamic and humanistic therapy, narrative therapy, parts work (IFS), and mindfulness— through a trauma-informed lens. We’ll build skills that make daily life feel more aligned and sustainable.
I am a mindfulness practitioner who specializes in issues of identity, stress, anxiety, perfectionism, communication, and self-esteem.
Hello, and welcome. You may have arrived here because you've done everything the "right way" but that hasn't led to happiness. You wonder, what do people mean when they say "go with the flow"? Or, you can't shake that feeling you've somehow missed important life milestones, and you need some clarity. I offer warm, empathic engagement in a safe space, where we can assess your needs, comfort level and tolerance to create a plan unique to you.
I am a mindfulness practitioner who specializes in issues of identity, stress, anxiety, perfectionism, communication, and self-esteem.
Hello, and welcome. You may have arrived here because you've done everything the "right way" but that hasn't led to happiness. You wonder, what do people mean when they say "go with the flow"? Or, you can't shake that feeling you've somehow missed important life milestones, and you need some clarity. I offer warm, empathic engagement in a safe space, where we can assess your needs, comfort level and tolerance to create a plan unique to you.
Many clients come to me after having therapy but feeling highly self-aware, yet still stuck in the same emotional patterns, relationship dynamics, anxiety, or self-defeating cycles.
I am a certified EMDR Consultant and developer of the Parts Informed EMDR Protocol. I promise to offer a supportive and non judgmental setting, coming from a place of compassion and an open mind and heart. I specialize in personal/ spiritual growth, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, and self worth, using IFS, EMDR, ACT, mindful self compassion.
Many clients come to me after having therapy but feeling highly self-aware, yet still stuck in the same emotional patterns, relationship dynamics, anxiety, or self-defeating cycles.
I am a certified EMDR Consultant and developer of the Parts Informed EMDR Protocol. I promise to offer a supportive and non judgmental setting, coming from a place of compassion and an open mind and heart. I specialize in personal/ spiritual growth, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, and self worth, using IFS, EMDR, ACT, mindful self compassion.
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 offer holistic integrative psychotherapy for adults and couples, helping bring integration and wholeness to all major dimensions of our humanness: mind, heart, body and soul. My style is warm and unconditionally accepting, open-minded and open-hearted. I am always honored to be of help supporting each person in her or his unique journey towards happiness and life satisfaction. I have been fortunate to receive the 'Best of Palo Alto' Psychotherapist award for 2014 and see clients in my Rockridge-Oakland and Palo Alto offices. My approach is both pragmatic, offering near term relief, and deeper change, growth and transformation.
I offer holistic integrative psychotherapy for adults and couples, helping bring integration and wholeness to all major dimensions of our humanness: mind, heart, body and soul. My style is warm and unconditionally accepting, open-minded and open-hearted. I am always honored to be of help supporting each person in her or his unique journey towards happiness and life satisfaction. I have been fortunate to receive the 'Best of Palo Alto' Psychotherapist award for 2014 and see clients in my Rockridge-Oakland and Palo Alto offices. My approach is both pragmatic, offering near term relief, and deeper change, growth and transformation.
Together, we’ll uncover and transform the patterns beneath anxiety, trauma, depression, and relationship struggles.
I help clients create meaningful, lasting change by working at the emotional, body, and nervous-system levels. My approach combines talk therapy, somatic therapy, parts work, emotion processing, and experiential practices. Together, we build resilience and reconnect you with your innate capacity for healing and self-righting.
Together, we’ll uncover and transform the patterns beneath anxiety, trauma, depression, and relationship struggles.
I help clients create meaningful, lasting change by working at the emotional, body, and nervous-system levels. My approach combines talk therapy, somatic therapy, parts work, emotion processing, and experiential practices. Together, we build resilience and reconnect you with your innate capacity for healing and self-righting.
I specialize in individual and couples work, with depression, anxiety, various relationship problems, low self-esteem, parenting difficulties, eating and addiction disorders.
I invite you to visit my website: drehrhart.com for a comprehensive understanding of how I can help you, of who I am, and how I work. In brief, we would explore the dynamic terrain of your relationships - to your self (your emotions, your thoughts, your behavior) and to others. This is done in a relationship of genuine curiosity and compassion, so that understanding and change, can take place. This productive and curious environment or relationship that we foster together, can be internalized and taken with you as one if the many tools for your life journey.
I specialize in individual and couples work, with depression, anxiety, various relationship problems, low self-esteem, parenting difficulties, eating and addiction disorders.
I invite you to visit my website: drehrhart.com for a comprehensive understanding of how I can help you, of who I am, and how I work. In brief, we would explore the dynamic terrain of your relationships - to your self (your emotions, your thoughts, your behavior) and to others. This is done in a relationship of genuine curiosity and compassion, so that understanding and change, can take place. This productive and curious environment or relationship that we foster together, can be internalized and taken with you as one if the many tools for your life journey.
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles, especially as they relate to identity, culture, and systemic stress.
Are you a BIPOC professional feeling exhausted from constantly holding it all together? A queer couple navigating identity, intimacy, and stress? Or exploring polyamory while craving clarity, boundaries, and emotional safety? You deserve a therapist who sees the full complexity of your life. In therapy, we’ll work together to create space for self-trust, deeper connection, and relief from the pressure to constantly perform. Together, we’ll explore how culture, identity, and power shape your life story and help you reclaim your voice, relationships, and authenticity.
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles, especially as they relate to identity, culture, and systemic stress.
Are you a BIPOC professional feeling exhausted from constantly holding it all together? A queer couple navigating identity, intimacy, and stress? Or exploring polyamory while craving clarity, boundaries, and emotional safety? You deserve a therapist who sees the full complexity of your life. In therapy, we’ll work together to create space for self-trust, deeper connection, and relief from the pressure to constantly perform. Together, we’ll explore how culture, identity, and power shape your life story and help you reclaim your voice, relationships, and authenticity.
I work with older and disabled adults navigating grief, health changes, anxiety, or major transitions like retirement, shifting roles, or a loss of independence.
Using CBT and mindfulness, I help older and disabled adults manage anxiety, mood changes, grief, and life transitions. I offer practical tools and a supportive space to explore emotions, reframe thoughts, and build resilience. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to the unique needs of aging.
I work with older and disabled adults navigating grief, health changes, anxiety, or major transitions like retirement, shifting roles, or a loss of independence.
Using CBT and mindfulness, I help older and disabled adults manage anxiety, mood changes, grief, and life transitions. I offer practical tools and a supportive space to explore emotions, reframe thoughts, and build resilience. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to the unique needs of aging.
I'm accepting new clients! I offer sliding scale for healers, movement workers and folks that are being disproportionately impacted.
I'm looking to work with folks who want to prioritize their healing, lean into difficult conversations, and embrace change in their lives. If you struggle with anything from life transitions or relationships, to managing the stress of systemic oppression, then we may be a good fit for each other. As a Bay Area native and Oakland resident, my healing work draws inspiration from the political and cultural movements of the Bay, integrating principles of liberation, decolonization, and collective care.
I'm accepting new clients! I offer sliding scale for healers, movement workers and folks that are being disproportionately impacted.
I'm looking to work with folks who want to prioritize their healing, lean into difficult conversations, and embrace change in their lives. If you struggle with anything from life transitions or relationships, to managing the stress of systemic oppression, then we may be a good fit for each other. As a Bay Area native and Oakland resident, my healing work draws inspiration from the political and cultural movements of the Bay, integrating principles of liberation, decolonization, and collective care.
Do you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed, angry, and overwhelmed?
I utilize various evidence-based practices including DBT, CBT, solution-focused, polyvagel theory, EMDR, and IFS to help clients gain awareness of what is happening in their inner world and learn ways to let go of the past. I can help you gain insight that challenges negative core beliefs and work towards breaking negative cycles of trauma.
Do you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed, angry, and overwhelmed?
I utilize various evidence-based practices including DBT, CBT, solution-focused, polyvagel theory, EMDR, and IFS to help clients gain awareness of what is happening in their inner world and learn ways to let go of the past. I can help you gain insight that challenges negative core beliefs and work towards breaking negative cycles of trauma.
I am a trauma-informed therapist with specialized training in attachment trauma, complex trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well as anxiety and stress reduction.
I am a certified Qigong Teacher as well as a Somatic psychotherapist. Somatic psychotherapy is a holistic approach driven by the latest research in neuroscience. It works with the dynamic patterns between the body & the mind and is considered one of the best approaches to work with anxiety and trauma.
I am a trauma-informed therapist with specialized training in attachment trauma, complex trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well as anxiety and stress reduction.
I am a certified Qigong Teacher as well as a Somatic psychotherapist. Somatic psychotherapy is a holistic approach driven by the latest research in neuroscience. It works with the dynamic patterns between the body & the mind and is considered one of the best approaches to work with anxiety and trauma.
Perhaps you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or a life transition, feeling stuck in familiar patterns that keep you from the fulfilling life or relationships you long for.
With over 25 years in the healing arts, I help individuals work through emotional and relational challenges using EMDR and an integrative, depth-oriented approach. My work draws from attachment-based therapy, somatic awareness, and parts work to gently uncover and heal the underlying patterns that shape your inner world and your relationships with others.
Perhaps you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or a life transition, feeling stuck in familiar patterns that keep you from the fulfilling life or relationships you long for.
With over 25 years in the healing arts, I help individuals work through emotional and relational challenges using EMDR and an integrative, depth-oriented approach. My work draws from attachment-based therapy, somatic awareness, and parts work to gently uncover and heal the underlying patterns that shape your inner world and your relationships with others.
Many people want to change some aspect of their life: to feel more joy, less anxiety, more freedom to act, or to say no!
I am active in the room with clients, teaching coping skills, and supporting client insights. My practice is deeply informed by lifelong mind/body studies. I am a collaborator and coach. A devil's advocate, cheerleader, friend and mentor. Therapy can be short-or long-term depending on the goals.
Many people want to change some aspect of their life: to feel more joy, less anxiety, more freedom to act, or to say no!
I am active in the room with clients, teaching coping skills, and supporting client insights. My practice is deeply informed by lifelong mind/body studies. I am a collaborator and coach. A devil's advocate, cheerleader, friend and mentor. Therapy can be short-or long-term depending on the goals.
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.
During this time I am making myself available to those that are suffering from anxiety and depression due to COVID-19 and shelter in place.
I specialize in both individual trauma and grief work, as well as work with couples. I am a certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist, (CEFT) and I specialize in working with couples to address and remedy destructive communication, breaches in trust, infidelity issues, premarital counseling, and sexual incompatibility. My approach helps couples to reestablish a sense of connection by allowing couples to better understand the areas in their relationship where they have difficulty feeling that they each see eye-to-eye, by facilitating clearer communication of what both are needing from each other in order to feel more connected.
During this time I am making myself available to those that are suffering from anxiety and depression due to COVID-19 and shelter in place.
I specialize in both individual trauma and grief work, as well as work with couples. I am a certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist, (CEFT) and I specialize in working with couples to address and remedy destructive communication, breaches in trust, infidelity issues, premarital counseling, and sexual incompatibility. My approach helps couples to reestablish a sense of connection by allowing couples to better understand the areas in their relationship where they have difficulty feeling that they each see eye-to-eye, by facilitating clearer communication of what both are needing from each other in order to feel more connected.
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Anxiety Therapists
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.
What are the most common types of treatment 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.
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.