Therapists for Children in Oakland, CA
The Marsh Clinics® (TMC) offer psychotherapy for everyone, but especially for those who are underserved and have been marginalized. Our aim is to reduce the level of stigma around mental health and offer telehealth therapy for an entry point, but also face to face therapy. We are dedicated to transforming individuals, transforming communities.
The Marsh Clinics® (TMC) offer psychotherapy for everyone, but especially for those who are underserved and have been marginalized. Our aim is to reduce the level of stigma around mental health and offer telehealth therapy for an entry point, but also face to face therapy. We are dedicated to transforming individuals, transforming communities.
I specialize in helping people through significant life transitions,such as early childhood transitions, becoming a parent, entering or leaving College, and adjusting to a new culture.
I work towards developing a relationship with you where you can feel safe to express your feelings, talk about your concerns and think creatively about old patterns and past worries that may be holding you back from living life more fully. I strive to create a therapeutic environment where you will gain more awareness and learn to live in a creative and playful manner while developing the capacity to know and realistically meet your own needs. You will find me to be warm, interested, creative, and curious therapist.
I specialize in helping people through significant life transitions,such as early childhood transitions, becoming a parent, entering or leaving College, and adjusting to a new culture.
I work towards developing a relationship with you where you can feel safe to express your feelings, talk about your concerns and think creatively about old patterns and past worries that may be holding you back from living life more fully. I strive to create a therapeutic environment where you will gain more awareness and learn to live in a creative and playful manner while developing the capacity to know and realistically meet your own needs. You will find me to be warm, interested, creative, and curious therapist.
As an Asian American immigrant who arrived in the United States at the age of five, I carry the lived experience of navigating life across cultures. This perspective has profoundly shaped both my identity and my approach as a therapist. I understand that who we are is formed not only by what is seen but also by the quiet, unseen forces that shape our sense of belonging and self. My therapeutic presence is grounded in empathy, openness, and collaboration. I work to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are without judgment and where healing begins through honest, connected exploration.
As an Asian American immigrant who arrived in the United States at the age of five, I carry the lived experience of navigating life across cultures. This perspective has profoundly shaped both my identity and my approach as a therapist. I understand that who we are is formed not only by what is seen but also by the quiet, unseen forces that shape our sense of belonging and self. My therapeutic presence is grounded in empathy, openness, and collaboration. I work to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are without judgment and where healing begins through honest, connected exploration.
I work with adults, children, and adolescents who struggle in unique ways with their sense of self, their relationships with others, and the regulation of their emotions.
My approach is psychodynamic, relational, collaborative, and trauma informed. I hold that we do not exist in a vacuum - that since conception, we have been shaped by family systems, cultural norms, and systems of oppression. My work is depth oriented, aiming to treat your symptoms at their root, giving way to long lasting psychological change.
I work with adults, children, and adolescents who struggle in unique ways with their sense of self, their relationships with others, and the regulation of their emotions.
My approach is psychodynamic, relational, collaborative, and trauma informed. I hold that we do not exist in a vacuum - that since conception, we have been shaped by family systems, cultural norms, and systems of oppression. My work is depth oriented, aiming to treat your symptoms at their root, giving way to long lasting psychological change.
My approach to counseling begins with careful listening to understand your unique situation and personal goals. I will listen without judging you or rushing to a quick fix that might not be applicable for your specific situation. Many of my clients enter counseling feeling alone or overwhelmed by feelings of sadness, anxiety, anger, or stress. They may feel stuck in painful relationships that aren't working, or stuck with intense feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, dread, or inner pain. My treatment approach is gentle, educational, and experiential.
My approach to counseling begins with careful listening to understand your unique situation and personal goals. I will listen without judging you or rushing to a quick fix that might not be applicable for your specific situation. Many of my clients enter counseling feeling alone or overwhelmed by feelings of sadness, anxiety, anger, or stress. They may feel stuck in painful relationships that aren't working, or stuck with intense feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, dread, or inner pain. My treatment approach is gentle, educational, and experiential.
Seeking therapy for yourself or your child is a brave step.
I offer individual therapy to children, teens and young adults, with advanced training in infant and early childhood mental health. I’m especially passionate about working with neurodiverse and LGBTQIA+ clients. I also work in schools supporting students with IEPs and have extensive knowledge of school systems and the needs of diverse learners.
Seeking therapy for yourself or your child is a brave step.
I offer individual therapy to children, teens and young adults, with advanced training in infant and early childhood mental health. I’m especially passionate about working with neurodiverse and LGBTQIA+ clients. I also work in schools supporting students with IEPs and have extensive knowledge of school systems and the needs of diverse learners.
Whether your child or you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, or trauma, I know how difficult it is when no one understands why you feel the way you do – not even yourself.
While I work with clients of all ages, I have a lot of experience in – and particularly enjoy working with – school-aged children, teens, parents, and families. I primarily work from a psychodynamic, attachment-based, and relational framework, but I also tailor my approach to fit the unique personality and needs of each of my clients.
Whether your child or you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, or trauma, I know how difficult it is when no one understands why you feel the way you do – not even yourself.
While I work with clients of all ages, I have a lot of experience in – and particularly enjoy working with – school-aged children, teens, parents, and families. I primarily work from a psychodynamic, attachment-based, and relational framework, but I also tailor my approach to fit the unique personality and needs of each of my clients.
I work with children, adolescents, adults and families with a wide range of emotional concerns.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who has worked for many years with children, adolescents and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, grief and trauma. I work collaboratively with my clients to identify and support their strengths while providing a space to process difficult life experiences and challenges.
I work with children, adolescents, adults and families with a wide range of emotional concerns.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who has worked for many years with children, adolescents and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, grief and trauma. I work collaboratively with my clients to identify and support their strengths while providing a space to process difficult life experiences and challenges.
I have the most experience working with children and adolescents who have experienced early childhood trauma and who might now be experiencing trauma symptoms, PTSD, anxiety, depression, etc.
I have the most experience working with children and adolescents who have experienced early childhood trauma and who might now be experiencing trauma symptoms, PTSD, anxiety, depression, etc. I have experience working with adult caregivers who are struggling with parenting. I am hoping to support couples who are experiencing conflict, wanting to get ahead of potential conflict, or who just want to practice better communication.
I have the most experience working with children and adolescents who have experienced early childhood trauma and who might now be experiencing trauma symptoms, PTSD, anxiety, depression, etc.
I have the most experience working with children and adolescents who have experienced early childhood trauma and who might now be experiencing trauma symptoms, PTSD, anxiety, depression, etc. I have experience working with adult caregivers who are struggling with parenting. I am hoping to support couples who are experiencing conflict, wanting to get ahead of potential conflict, or who just want to practice better communication.
As an engaged listener, I strive to create an atmosphere of respect and understanding, while also being compassionate, non-judgmental and warm. Within this safe space, we can explore family and relationship patterns and address your specific needs. I tailor sessions to meet each client’s challenges, developing trusting relationships that help him or her move towards a life of playfulness, passion and purpose.
Your unique journey is made up of the circumstances, choices, beliefs and values that make up your reality. Together, we will determine new ways to bring tranquility, vitality, and fulfillment to your life. www.drzackberman.com
As an engaged listener, I strive to create an atmosphere of respect and understanding, while also being compassionate, non-judgmental and warm. Within this safe space, we can explore family and relationship patterns and address your specific needs. I tailor sessions to meet each client’s challenges, developing trusting relationships that help him or her move towards a life of playfulness, passion and purpose.
Your unique journey is made up of the circumstances, choices, beliefs and values that make up your reality. Together, we will determine new ways to bring tranquility, vitality, and fulfillment to your life. www.drzackberman.com
I'm registered in CA as an associate clinical social worker and have specialized training in children, youth, and family work.
If anxiety, overwhelm, or overthinking has become part of your daily life, you are not alone. Many of the people I work feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, stress, or self-doubt. They want to feel steadier and more at ease, less caught in spirals of anxiety or rumination. Together we will help you learn the tools you need to navigate the stress and challenges of life.
I'm registered in CA as an associate clinical social worker and have specialized training in children, youth, and family work.
If anxiety, overwhelm, or overthinking has become part of your daily life, you are not alone. Many of the people I work feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, stress, or self-doubt. They want to feel steadier and more at ease, less caught in spirals of anxiety or rumination. Together we will help you learn the tools you need to navigate the stress and challenges of life.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.
A question I often get asked is, “What do you mean by, ‘meeting your clients where they are at’?” In my work of helping people, I strive to subscribe to a compassionate and collaborative approach. This means that the client is part of their own treatment team. Thus, meeting the client where they’re at means embracing a variety of therapeutic interventions.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.
A question I often get asked is, “What do you mean by, ‘meeting your clients where they are at’?” In my work of helping people, I strive to subscribe to a compassionate and collaborative approach. This means that the client is part of their own treatment team. Thus, meeting the client where they’re at means embracing a variety of therapeutic interventions.
Alternatively, you are a parent seeking support for your child and wanting them to thrive and live up to their full potential socially and academically.
With 8 years of experience, I will draw from various clinical approaches to provide you with the support that meets your unique needs. I create a warm, accepting and judgment-free space, encouraging you to come in exactly as you are. I will help you identify and harness your strengths, allowing you to feel more in control of your life and relationships.
Alternatively, you are a parent seeking support for your child and wanting them to thrive and live up to their full potential socially and academically.
With 8 years of experience, I will draw from various clinical approaches to provide you with the support that meets your unique needs. I create a warm, accepting and judgment-free space, encouraging you to come in exactly as you are. I will help you identify and harness your strengths, allowing you to feel more in control of your life and relationships.
In a society that expects us to be constantly producing, connecting, and consuming, it is hard to take stock of the inherent complexities in our everyday lives, whether we are children, teens or adults.
I view therapy as a collaborative relationship between both parties, where therapist and client are impacted and changed by the experience. I see humor, honesty and directness as essential to therapy with any age group/family constellation, bringing these aspects of myself into my work with you or your child.
In a society that expects us to be constantly producing, connecting, and consuming, it is hard to take stock of the inherent complexities in our everyday lives, whether we are children, teens or adults.
I view therapy as a collaborative relationship between both parties, where therapist and client are impacted and changed by the experience. I see humor, honesty and directness as essential to therapy with any age group/family constellation, bringing these aspects of myself into my work with you or your child.
As Psychology Today's former "Ask Our Therapist" columnist and former Executive Director/Psychologist for our Ask Our Therapist online service, every day I’ve learned about and responded to the very diverse and meaningful struggles that people share.
As Psychology Today's former "Ask Our Therapist" columnist and former Executive Director/Psychologist for our Ask Our Therapist online service, every day I’ve learned about and responded to the very diverse and meaningful struggles that people share.
I work with people who feel weighed down, disconnected, overwhelmed, or constantly on edge – experiences often labeled as depression or anxiety, but that usually make sense in the context of what you’ve lived through. Many of the people I support are navigating grief, identity shifts, relationship strain, burnout, caregiving stress, or major life transitions. I approach this work from a trauma-informed lens, holding awareness of how relational, generational, and other forms of trauma may be shaping your nervous system and self-perception. Your felt sense of safety in our relationship is always central.
I work with people who feel weighed down, disconnected, overwhelmed, or constantly on edge – experiences often labeled as depression or anxiety, but that usually make sense in the context of what you’ve lived through. Many of the people I support are navigating grief, identity shifts, relationship strain, burnout, caregiving stress, or major life transitions. I approach this work from a trauma-informed lens, holding awareness of how relational, generational, and other forms of trauma may be shaping your nervous system and self-perception. Your felt sense of safety in our relationship is always central.
Are you or your child constantly finding yourself feeling lost, overwhelmed, exhausted, powerless or helpless in your daily life or in your relationships with others?
I offer my clients a warm and compassionate space to gracefully understand and explore how their history has impacted their internal experience. By creating a richer understanding of self-awareness for my clients, I am able to further guide them towards the changes that bring them harmony and resolution in their lives.
Are you or your child constantly finding yourself feeling lost, overwhelmed, exhausted, powerless or helpless in your daily life or in your relationships with others?
I offer my clients a warm and compassionate space to gracefully understand and explore how their history has impacted their internal experience. By creating a richer understanding of self-awareness for my clients, I am able to further guide them towards the changes that bring them harmony and resolution in their lives.
I have extensive experience working with children, adults, seniors and families.
Therapy with me is collaborative and relational. We move at your pace, centering your needs, values, and goals. While I customize my approach based on each clients needs, the modalities I commonly draw from include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), somatics, psychodynamics, harm reduction and mindfulness.
I have extensive experience working with children, adults, seniors and families.
Therapy with me is collaborative and relational. We move at your pace, centering your needs, values, and goals. While I customize my approach based on each clients needs, the modalities I commonly draw from include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), somatics, psychodynamics, harm reduction and mindfulness.
I have experience working with children, families, and adults.
I offer therapeutic services for children, families, and adults. I specialize in providing individual therapy to marginalized, BIPOC, adults who identify as recently immigrated, first-generation, and additional generations.
I have experience working with children, families, and adults.
I offer therapeutic services for children, families, and adults. I specialize in providing individual therapy to marginalized, BIPOC, adults who identify as recently immigrated, first-generation, and additional generations.
Play therapy provides children with a safe environment where they can express feelings too complex to convey verbally.
While all people experience challenges throughout life, we each suffer in different ways and, as a result, develop a unique style of dealing with stress. During difficult times, ways of coping that once worked often lose their effectiveness. Even after identifying a problem or unhealthy pattern, it may be difficult to resolve the issue without the necessary support. Therapy involves an increased curiosity toward one's emotional experience, and over time, awareness of how feelings relate to behavior. This allows for a deeper understanding of who we are and can help us approach problems and conflicts in healthier ways.
Play therapy provides children with a safe environment where they can express feelings too complex to convey verbally.
While all people experience challenges throughout life, we each suffer in different ways and, as a result, develop a unique style of dealing with stress. During difficult times, ways of coping that once worked often lose their effectiveness. Even after identifying a problem or unhealthy pattern, it may be difficult to resolve the issue without the necessary support. Therapy involves an increased curiosity toward one's emotional experience, and over time, awareness of how feelings relate to behavior. This allows for a deeper understanding of who we are and can help us approach problems and conflicts in healthier ways.
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FAQ - About Child Therapy
When does a child need to see a therapist?
Children naturally experience emotional ups and downs. Sometimes, though, they need support from a professional. A child may benefit from therapy if their emotions or behaviors change significantly within a short period of time. For example, if a child usually spends time with friends after school but begins isolating in their room, further inquiry is warranted. Other areas for concern include altered sleep patterns, lack of appetite, intense anger, irritability, or hopelessness, or developmental regression in young children (bedwetting, thumb-sucking).
What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way
What therapy types are most suitable for children?
Children can benefit from different forms of therapy, including family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and exposure therapy, depending on their condition. Play therapy is a great option for younger children who may not be able to fully articulate their feelings. In this approach, kids play with toys and games while a therapist observes and helps the child express their emotions and develop coping skills.
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.