Arab and Middle Eastern Therapists in Oakland, CA
Whether you are overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief, or the lingering effects of trauma. Or navigating questions of identity, belonging, or meaning. I can offer a space where turning toward yourself can be done soulfully. A place where all parts of you, the parts you've had to be and the parts that you want to be can be witnessed and invited to join the conversation toward greater ease in responding to life and a richer, more joyful participation with it.
Whether you are overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief, or the lingering effects of trauma. Or navigating questions of identity, belonging, or meaning. I can offer a space where turning toward yourself can be done soulfully. A place where all parts of you, the parts you've had to be and the parts that you want to be can be witnessed and invited to join the conversation toward greater ease in responding to life and a richer, more joyful participation with it.
At Bridges Therapy Group of California, we’re dedicated to matching you with the perfect therapist for you and ensuring that your insurance will truly pay for your sessions. We are contracted, in-network providers with all the insurers listed below. We verify your benefits before you start so there are no surprises to you.
At Bridges Therapy Group of California, we’re dedicated to matching you with the perfect therapist for you and ensuring that your insurance will truly pay for your sessions. We are contracted, in-network providers with all the insurers listed below. We verify your benefits before you start so there are no surprises to you.
I'm Melika, an Iranian immigrant, LMFT supervisor, and licensed therapist with 9+ years of experience.
I blend talk therapy with somatic healing, EMDR, and breathwork to help you reconnect with your body, your relationships, and yourself. My approach is trauma-informed and culturally responsive, because traditional mental health frameworks don't always reflect the full complexity of human experience, and you deserve care that sees all of you.
I'm Melika, an Iranian immigrant, LMFT supervisor, and licensed therapist with 9+ years of experience.
I blend talk therapy with somatic healing, EMDR, and breathwork to help you reconnect with your body, your relationships, and yourself. My approach is trauma-informed and culturally responsive, because traditional mental health frameworks don't always reflect the full complexity of human experience, and you deserve care that sees all of you.
You may be someone who feels pulled in many directions at once: managing anxiety or self-criticism, navigating relationship stress, and striving towards personal goals, all while feeling uncertain about the next chapter of your life. On the outside, look put together, but inside, you feel tense, unsure, or overwhelmed.
I work with adults who want grounded, effective support to understand why certain patterns keep repeating and how to shift them. We focus on what’s happening for you right now — the thoughts, reactions, and behaviors that keep you stuck — and build tools you can use outside therapy.
You may be someone who feels pulled in many directions at once: managing anxiety or self-criticism, navigating relationship stress, and striving towards personal goals, all while feeling uncertain about the next chapter of your life. On the outside, look put together, but inside, you feel tense, unsure, or overwhelmed.
I work with adults who want grounded, effective support to understand why certain patterns keep repeating and how to shift them. We focus on what’s happening for you right now — the thoughts, reactions, and behaviors that keep you stuck — and build tools you can use outside therapy.
Are you or your child struggling after a traumatic experience? Does your child or your teenager or child need help and support with bullying, friendships, school, or gender identity? Often, feelings of anxiety, depression, isolation, loneliness, or relationship difficulties are powered by past trauma or gender dysphoria. Difficult experiences in your past or mental health struggles in the present don't have to dictate your child's future. In our Parents of Trans Support Group, you can get practical help to understand your kid and open up communication. Children and teens can get the help that they need, esp gender-affirming care!
Are you or your child struggling after a traumatic experience? Does your child or your teenager or child need help and support with bullying, friendships, school, or gender identity? Often, feelings of anxiety, depression, isolation, loneliness, or relationship difficulties are powered by past trauma or gender dysphoria. Difficult experiences in your past or mental health struggles in the present don't have to dictate your child's future. In our Parents of Trans Support Group, you can get practical help to understand your kid and open up communication. Children and teens can get the help that they need, esp gender-affirming care!
Are you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or searching for meaningful change? I specialize in supporting high-functioning individuals, BIPOC folks, and people with ADHD, and I welcome anyone seeking a more fulfilling, balanced life. Drawing from both clinical training and lived experience, I create a space where your unique story is valued.
Are you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or searching for meaningful change? I specialize in supporting high-functioning individuals, BIPOC folks, and people with ADHD, and I welcome anyone seeking a more fulfilling, balanced life. Drawing from both clinical training and lived experience, I create a space where your unique story is valued.
You want to feel more present in your life, break old patterns, gain tools that truly help, & stop avoiding what matters. Together, we’ll work toward real change that is practical, compassionate, and aligned with your values.
What you need isn’t endless exploration, it’s an active approach that meets you where you are, & helps you to take steps toward meaningful change. That’s where we begin.
You want to feel more present in your life, break old patterns, gain tools that truly help, & stop avoiding what matters. Together, we’ll work toward real change that is practical, compassionate, and aligned with your values.
What you need isn’t endless exploration, it’s an active approach that meets you where you are, & helps you to take steps toward meaningful change. That’s where we begin.
I offer mindfully paced, depth-oriented Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy to adults seeking relief from anxiety, rumination, and early relational trauma.
I work with thoughtful, capable people who regularly find themselves mentally spinning on circumstances or weighing their needs against others'. They may experience difficulty with trusting themselves, navigating relationships or life transitions, or perfectionism and self-judgment, and may have had a "parentified" role in their family of origin. Therapy isn't just an intellectual exercise; it offers a deeper, more honoring and connected relationship with yourself.
I offer mindfully paced, depth-oriented Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy to adults seeking relief from anxiety, rumination, and early relational trauma.
I work with thoughtful, capable people who regularly find themselves mentally spinning on circumstances or weighing their needs against others'. They may experience difficulty with trusting themselves, navigating relationships or life transitions, or perfectionism and self-judgment, and may have had a "parentified" role in their family of origin. Therapy isn't just an intellectual exercise; it offers a deeper, more honoring and connected relationship with yourself.
Hi, I’m Roni. I work with perfectionism in its many forms – high-achievers who feel nothing they ever do is good enough, under-achievers who avoid so as not to fail, and folks with social anxiety who put immense pressure on themselves in relationships. My patients come from backgrounds that predispose them to taking on too much. These environments teach you to grow up quickly and prioritize other people's needs over your own. As an adult, the self-sufficiency that was previously a strength can become a barrier to fulfilling relationships. No one taught you skills like saying no, setting boundaries, and reaching out for support.
Hi, I’m Roni. I work with perfectionism in its many forms – high-achievers who feel nothing they ever do is good enough, under-achievers who avoid so as not to fail, and folks with social anxiety who put immense pressure on themselves in relationships. My patients come from backgrounds that predispose them to taking on too much. These environments teach you to grow up quickly and prioritize other people's needs over your own. As an adult, the self-sufficiency that was previously a strength can become a barrier to fulfilling relationships. No one taught you skills like saying no, setting boundaries, and reaching out for support.
I’m Elaine, a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist passionate about helping individuals and families heal, grow, and honor their unique stories.
I’m Elaine, a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist passionate about helping individuals and families heal, grow, and honor their unique stories.
Have you noticed that other people seem to move through the world with ease: forming friendships, dating, finding direction; while for you, it all feels confusing and very effortful. You try to put yourself out there, but something doesn’t land, and you’re left wondering what you’re missing. Whether you’ve been labeled as a late bloomer, failure to launch, or "spectrum-y", we understand that underneath these labels is a sensitive soul yearning to find their way in the world. At Brave Space Therapy, our approach blends emotional growth with practical skill-building - helping our clients move from stuckness to decisive action.
Have you noticed that other people seem to move through the world with ease: forming friendships, dating, finding direction; while for you, it all feels confusing and very effortful. You try to put yourself out there, but something doesn’t land, and you’re left wondering what you’re missing. Whether you’ve been labeled as a late bloomer, failure to launch, or "spectrum-y", we understand that underneath these labels is a sensitive soul yearning to find their way in the world. At Brave Space Therapy, our approach blends emotional growth with practical skill-building - helping our clients move from stuckness to decisive action.
hannah joy tamezoujt - life on earth care
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94610
The clients I work with often seek to address the root of their challenges, rather than quiet the symptoms. Through somatic and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy I support clients in getting to that root, and building a firm foundation for wellbeing. If you are coming to therapy as a romantic relationship, marriage, friendship, or family I will support you in paying attention to the nonverbal behaviors that may be contributing to painful dynamics of disconnection. I will also invite you to take practices you find helpful from our sessions into your daily life.
The clients I work with often seek to address the root of their challenges, rather than quiet the symptoms. Through somatic and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy I support clients in getting to that root, and building a firm foundation for wellbeing. If you are coming to therapy as a romantic relationship, marriage, friendship, or family I will support you in paying attention to the nonverbal behaviors that may be contributing to painful dynamics of disconnection. I will also invite you to take practices you find helpful from our sessions into your daily life.
I work with high-functioning adults who appear to have it together on the outside but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, anxious, or stuck beneath the surface. Many are navigating the lasting effects of trauma, difficult family dynamics, relationship challenges, identity-related stress, or patterns that no longer serve them. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC adults and provide a collaborative, affirming space where clients can better understand themselves, heal unresolved wounds, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I work with high-functioning adults who appear to have it together on the outside but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, anxious, or stuck beneath the surface. Many are navigating the lasting effects of trauma, difficult family dynamics, relationship challenges, identity-related stress, or patterns that no longer serve them. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC adults and provide a collaborative, affirming space where clients can better understand themselves, heal unresolved wounds, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Therapy with me is about creating space for your full story and finding ways to move forward with greater clarity and connection. I work with people who feel deeply, including neurodivergent folks, creatives, educators, and anyone who feels disconnected from themselves or the life they imagined. I’m a therapist who understands how complex PTSD, burnout, and life’s challenges can shape the way you see yourself and the world.
Therapy with me is about creating space for your full story and finding ways to move forward with greater clarity and connection. I work with people who feel deeply, including neurodivergent folks, creatives, educators, and anyone who feels disconnected from themselves or the life they imagined. I’m a therapist who understands how complex PTSD, burnout, and life’s challenges can shape the way you see yourself and the world.
I am passionate about working with those who struggle with relationships and boundary setting, and clients who struggle with balancing differing sets of expectations due to cultural, physical, or mental factors. I also work with couples from differing backgrounds to deepen mutual understanding and couples struggling through a difficult phase in their relationship looking to increase communication and understanding. I work well with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, immigrant and first and second generation individuals and families, mixed race or multicultural individuals, and those who are struggling with chronic illness.
I am passionate about working with those who struggle with relationships and boundary setting, and clients who struggle with balancing differing sets of expectations due to cultural, physical, or mental factors. I also work with couples from differing backgrounds to deepen mutual understanding and couples struggling through a difficult phase in their relationship looking to increase communication and understanding. I work well with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, immigrant and first and second generation individuals and families, mixed race or multicultural individuals, and those who are struggling with chronic illness.
Everything you need to become the best version of you is already within you. As humans, we get stuck in patterns, narratives, and behaviors that once proved useful only to find that they've now become sources of pain and obstacles to living happy authentic lives. Lucky for us, humans are intrinsic healers, and with the right environment, our individual and collective healing knows no bounds.
Everything you need to become the best version of you is already within you. As humans, we get stuck in patterns, narratives, and behaviors that once proved useful only to find that they've now become sources of pain and obstacles to living happy authentic lives. Lucky for us, humans are intrinsic healers, and with the right environment, our individual and collective healing knows no bounds.
I am passionate about working with: People of Color; Trans, non-binary, and genderqueer individuals, and their partners and families; Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer folks; Polyamorous and non-monogamous individuals, couples, families and other relationship configurations; Activists and organizers involved in social justice movements and struggles for liberation; and especially, people at the intersections of these categories. Therapy with me may be able to help with: depression and anxiety; grief and loss; PTSD and complex trauma; difficulty forming and maintaining nourishing relationships; and distress related to oppression.
I am passionate about working with: People of Color; Trans, non-binary, and genderqueer individuals, and their partners and families; Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer folks; Polyamorous and non-monogamous individuals, couples, families and other relationship configurations; Activists and organizers involved in social justice movements and struggles for liberation; and especially, people at the intersections of these categories. Therapy with me may be able to help with: depression and anxiety; grief and loss; PTSD and complex trauma; difficulty forming and maintaining nourishing relationships; and distress related to oppression.
Life can be overwhelming, even for those who seem to have it all together. My clients often appear high-functioning to the outside world but feel anxious, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward. Many of them suspect they have a version of ADHD, depression, or anxiety that impacts them. Often, they are victim to prejudices like anti-semitism causes feelings of alienation and loneliness. My patients are often men navigating parenthood, identity, sexuality, religion, relationships, career transitions, or the weight of unprocessed experiences. What they want is relief, connection, clarity and meaning.
Life can be overwhelming, even for those who seem to have it all together. My clients often appear high-functioning to the outside world but feel anxious, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward. Many of them suspect they have a version of ADHD, depression, or anxiety that impacts them. Often, they are victim to prejudices like anti-semitism causes feelings of alienation and loneliness. My patients are often men navigating parenthood, identity, sexuality, religion, relationships, career transitions, or the weight of unprocessed experiences. What they want is relief, connection, clarity and meaning.
My clients are high-functioning people who are quietly exhausted. They’re managing careers, relationships, and responsibilities while carrying anxiety, trauma, or burnout they’ve never fully addressed. Some have been through something specific. Others just know something is off and can’t shake it.
I work with teens and adults across California, including healthcare workers, executives, BIPOC clients, men who don’t usually do this kind of thing, and people navigating major life transitions. Sessions are virtual and built around who you are, not a generic treatment plan.
We get to the root. That’s the work.
My clients are high-functioning people who are quietly exhausted. They’re managing careers, relationships, and responsibilities while carrying anxiety, trauma, or burnout they’ve never fully addressed. Some have been through something specific. Others just know something is off and can’t shake it.
I work with teens and adults across California, including healthcare workers, executives, BIPOC clients, men who don’t usually do this kind of thing, and people navigating major life transitions. Sessions are virtual and built around who you are, not a generic treatment plan.
We get to the root. That’s the work.
Accepting New Clients - Are you finding it difficult to navigate stress and anxiety? Are you coping with struggles on your own and looking for additional support? You may be encountering worry, sleeplessness, panic attacks, or general lack of direction. Perhaps your life doesn’t feel authentically consistent with your values. It may be difficult to connect with others or engage in activities you once enjoyed. You may feel stuck. Expect a warm, authentic, and mindful approach when working with me.
Accepting New Clients - Are you finding it difficult to navigate stress and anxiety? Are you coping with struggles on your own and looking for additional support? You may be encountering worry, sleeplessness, panic attacks, or general lack of direction. Perhaps your life doesn’t feel authentically consistent with your values. It may be difficult to connect with others or engage in activities you once enjoyed. You may feel stuck. Expect a warm, authentic, and mindful approach when working with me.
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