Christian Therapists in Oakland, CA
You may be the person others rely on. Capable, self-aware, and strong. From the outside, your life may appear stable or even successful—but internally, you may feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or burdened by patterns you cannot seem to change.
Perhaps you struggle with anxiety, relationship wounds, or the quiet weight of past experiences that still affect how you see yourself and others. You may find yourself overthinking, carrying unspoken pain, or feeling like you have to hold everything together alone.
You may be the person others rely on. Capable, self-aware, and strong. From the outside, your life may appear stable or even successful—but internally, you may feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or burdened by patterns you cannot seem to change.
Perhaps you struggle with anxiety, relationship wounds, or the quiet weight of past experiences that still affect how you see yourself and others. You may find yourself overthinking, carrying unspoken pain, or feeling like you have to hold everything together alone.
I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 10 years of experience helping individuals and children heal, grow, and overcome life’s challenges. As an African American therapist, I bring both cultural understanding and clinical expertise to create a safe, supportive space for my clients.
I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 10 years of experience helping individuals and children heal, grow, and overcome life’s challenges. As an African American therapist, I bring both cultural understanding and clinical expertise to create a safe, supportive space for my clients.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I mainly work with adults, young adults, and adolescents and specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, and life transitions. I like using a calm, warm, and empathic approach to the work with my clients. My approach to therapy is person-centered. I like to tailor sessions to the needs of my client. I meet the client where they're at, while also challenging them and bringing awareness to certain thoughts/behaviors that may be impeding on their goals. I have a background in CBT and trauma-informed care.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I mainly work with adults, young adults, and adolescents and specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, and life transitions. I like using a calm, warm, and empathic approach to the work with my clients. My approach to therapy is person-centered. I like to tailor sessions to the needs of my client. I meet the client where they're at, while also challenging them and bringing awareness to certain thoughts/behaviors that may be impeding on their goals. I have a background in CBT and trauma-informed care.
Hi there, I'm Nancy! For over 25 years, I've worked with the Superior Court of California in Alameda County, where I've had the privilege of recommending counseling, facilitating mediation, supporting families affected by domestic violence, and helping children navigate the challenges of separation. I've worked extensively with individuals struggling with addiction and helped guide them to recovery. In group therapy, I have supported artists to encourage them to work with passion and courage and to exhibit their artwork. Working with children is one of my pleasures. PsyD. LMFT.
Hi there, I'm Nancy! For over 25 years, I've worked with the Superior Court of California in Alameda County, where I've had the privilege of recommending counseling, facilitating mediation, supporting families affected by domestic violence, and helping children navigate the challenges of separation. I've worked extensively with individuals struggling with addiction and helped guide them to recovery. In group therapy, I have supported artists to encourage them to work with passion and courage and to exhibit their artwork. Working with children is one of my pleasures. PsyD. LMFT.
Lately there's a gap between the life you've created and how you feel inside it. Outwardly, you might be functioning fine while quietly struggling. You might be hitting a wall you can't think your way through or in a relationship or career that's not working. Previous therapy felt directionless, too shallow, or like the therapist didn't quite get you. You want someone who understands you and can help you get to the root of the issue, not just focus on symptoms.
Lately there's a gap between the life you've created and how you feel inside it. Outwardly, you might be functioning fine while quietly struggling. You might be hitting a wall you can't think your way through or in a relationship or career that's not working. Previous therapy felt directionless, too shallow, or like the therapist didn't quite get you. You want someone who understands you and can help you get to the root of the issue, not just focus on symptoms.
I approach the work of healing with understanding that health is not only the absence of illness, but the presence of balance, dignity, and connection.My identity as a LCSW is deeply rooted in an African-Centered worldview, where the well-being of the individual is inseparable from the well-being of the community . Guided by the principals of Ubuntu-" I am because we are"- I see each client as a part of the larger story ,carrying history, culture, and resilience within them. My journey into clinical practice has been shaped by both personal experience and ancestral legacy. My commitment is to create space where clients feel heard.
I approach the work of healing with understanding that health is not only the absence of illness, but the presence of balance, dignity, and connection.My identity as a LCSW is deeply rooted in an African-Centered worldview, where the well-being of the individual is inseparable from the well-being of the community . Guided by the principals of Ubuntu-" I am because we are"- I see each client as a part of the larger story ,carrying history, culture, and resilience within them. My journey into clinical practice has been shaped by both personal experience and ancestral legacy. My commitment is to create space where clients feel heard.
Are you carrying trauma, long-term stress, or overwhelm? Are you deconstructing old belief systems or making sense of experiences that have shifted how you see yourself or the world? This can feel like old patterns resurfacing in relationships, emotional exhaustion, a nervous system on edge, or a quiet search for clarity and meaning. This space holds those navigating healing in context—activists, seekers, community-minded people, and LGBTQ+ individuals. I also support integration of psychedelic and spiritual experiences, helping you make meaning and gently weave them into your life.
Are you carrying trauma, long-term stress, or overwhelm? Are you deconstructing old belief systems or making sense of experiences that have shifted how you see yourself or the world? This can feel like old patterns resurfacing in relationships, emotional exhaustion, a nervous system on edge, or a quiet search for clarity and meaning. This space holds those navigating healing in context—activists, seekers, community-minded people, and LGBTQ+ individuals. I also support integration of psychedelic and spiritual experiences, helping you make meaning and gently weave them into your life.
Hi there, my name is Janine Thomas and I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker based in Oakland and I provide tele-therapy throughout the state of California. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults of all ages, and couples. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Emotional Focused Therapy to assist my clients with achieving the change they desire.
Hi there, my name is Janine Thomas and I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker based in Oakland and I provide tele-therapy throughout the state of California. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults of all ages, and couples. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Emotional Focused Therapy to assist my clients with achieving the change they desire.
ADHD · Addiction · Adolescents/Teens · Aging · Alcohol Use · Anger Management · Anxiety · Behavioral Issues · Bipolar Disorder · Borderline Personality · Career Counseling · Child Abuse or Neglect · Children · Chronic Impulsivity · Chronic Relapse · Codependency · Coping Skills · Cultural Stress · Depression · Dissociative Disorders · Divorce · Domestic Violence · Drug Abuse · Dual Diagnosis · Eating Disorders · Emotional Disturbance · Family Conflict · Gambling · Grief · Hoarding · Impulse Control Disorders · Impulsivity · Infidelity · Internet Addiction · Job Stress · Learning Disabilities · Legal Stress · Life Coaching · Life Tra
ADHD · Addiction · Adolescents/Teens · Aging · Alcohol Use · Anger Management · Anxiety · Behavioral Issues · Bipolar Disorder · Borderline Personality · Career Counseling · Child Abuse or Neglect · Children · Chronic Impulsivity · Chronic Relapse · Codependency · Coping Skills · Cultural Stress · Depression · Dissociative Disorders · Divorce · Domestic Violence · Drug Abuse · Dual Diagnosis · Eating Disorders · Emotional Disturbance · Family Conflict · Gambling · Grief · Hoarding · Impulse Control Disorders · Impulsivity · Infidelity · Internet Addiction · Job Stress · Learning Disabilities · Legal Stress · Life Coaching · Life Tra
Hi! My name is Raysean Ford, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I provide therapeutic services via teletherapy to adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression, PTSD, anger management, conflict resolution, and LGBTQ+ Identity issues. My style and approach could be a good fit for individuals who may be dealing with symptoms that include: Anxiety, Grief, Stress, Anger, Low- Self-esteem, and Peer and Family Conflicts. I collaborate with clients to help them identify their symptoms, identify the source of their symptoms, and learn healthy ways to cope and build skills to feel better about themselves.
Hi! My name is Raysean Ford, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I provide therapeutic services via teletherapy to adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression, PTSD, anger management, conflict resolution, and LGBTQ+ Identity issues. My style and approach could be a good fit for individuals who may be dealing with symptoms that include: Anxiety, Grief, Stress, Anger, Low- Self-esteem, and Peer and Family Conflicts. I collaborate with clients to help them identify their symptoms, identify the source of their symptoms, and learn healthy ways to cope and build skills to feel better about themselves.
I am Anne Gimbel, a licensed marriage and family therapist in CA. I begin by meeting you at your place of growth or healing, and whether trauma, abuse, grieving, recovery of life issues, we work together to overcome them. Let me help you reach the goals and connections you deserve. With sensitivity and compassion, we work to determine what might be blocking your full potential and your feelings. I work with teens to adults, individuals, couples, and families.
I am Anne Gimbel, a licensed marriage and family therapist in CA. I begin by meeting you at your place of growth or healing, and whether trauma, abuse, grieving, recovery of life issues, we work together to overcome them. Let me help you reach the goals and connections you deserve. With sensitivity and compassion, we work to determine what might be blocking your full potential and your feelings. I work with teens to adults, individuals, couples, and families.
Hello and Buen Día to you all! It would be my pleasure & privilege to work with you. I am a Forensic & Family Psychologist. I have worked for the last 18 years with a Spanish speaking population supporting healing around trauma and a variety of issues from prevention to severe and chronic suffering. Family and forensic means that with families involved in the court system: divorce, child custody/arrangements, child abuse, removal and reunification and or juvenile detention.
I enjoy working with families, children, couples, and adolescents. I believe our innate strengths lead naturally to desire and pursuit for wellness & healing.
Hello and Buen Día to you all! It would be my pleasure & privilege to work with you. I am a Forensic & Family Psychologist. I have worked for the last 18 years with a Spanish speaking population supporting healing around trauma and a variety of issues from prevention to severe and chronic suffering. Family and forensic means that with families involved in the court system: divorce, child custody/arrangements, child abuse, removal and reunification and or juvenile detention.
I enjoy working with families, children, couples, and adolescents. I believe our innate strengths lead naturally to desire and pursuit for wellness & healing.
Are you feeling stressed, stuck, or even stunned by all that is happening in the world today? Perhaps you’ve experienced a change in relationship, upsetting news or trauma, and it’s taking all your energy to do activities that were once routine. Or maybe life is going as planned, but something’s missing and you’re wondering about the bigger picture. In these moments, finding a professional who wants to understand your point of view and help you find a way forward can make a huge difference. I can help you learn cutting-edge skills to reduce anxiety and depression, improve relationships and live a more joyful and satisfying life.
Are you feeling stressed, stuck, or even stunned by all that is happening in the world today? Perhaps you’ve experienced a change in relationship, upsetting news or trauma, and it’s taking all your energy to do activities that were once routine. Or maybe life is going as planned, but something’s missing and you’re wondering about the bigger picture. In these moments, finding a professional who wants to understand your point of view and help you find a way forward can make a huge difference. I can help you learn cutting-edge skills to reduce anxiety and depression, improve relationships and live a more joyful and satisfying life.
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.
If you pour your best into showing up for others at work, at home, and in your relationships - but need an affirming space to show up for yourself - then I would love to speak with you. I am Dr. Shawndell, a therapist with The Black Girl Doctor, a completely virtual therapy practice specializing in the mental health of professional Black women. Our loved ones frequently encourage us to be strong, independent, and the ever-popular “resilient.” But I am betting you are already those things. I see you and want you to know that you do not have to be and do "all the things" by yourself.
If you pour your best into showing up for others at work, at home, and in your relationships - but need an affirming space to show up for yourself - then I would love to speak with you. I am Dr. Shawndell, a therapist with The Black Girl Doctor, a completely virtual therapy practice specializing in the mental health of professional Black women. Our loved ones frequently encourage us to be strong, independent, and the ever-popular “resilient.” But I am betting you are already those things. I see you and want you to know that you do not have to be and do "all the things" by yourself.
If you are experiencing feelings of sadness or depression, feeling overwhelmed with stress or anxiety, struggling with past trauma, feeling challenged by romantic relationships, having a hard time processing grief, if you are unsure of your purpose in life, confused about the next step in your career, or simply feeling like something is holding you back from reaching your full potential, I'd love to talk with you. I'm Dr. Tai, the founder of The Black Girl Doctor, a completely virtual therapy practice specializing in the mental health of professional Black women.
If you are experiencing feelings of sadness or depression, feeling overwhelmed with stress or anxiety, struggling with past trauma, feeling challenged by romantic relationships, having a hard time processing grief, if you are unsure of your purpose in life, confused about the next step in your career, or simply feeling like something is holding you back from reaching your full potential, I'd love to talk with you. I'm Dr. Tai, the founder of The Black Girl Doctor, a completely virtual therapy practice specializing in the mental health of professional Black women.
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 ADHD, depression, or anxiety. 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, meaning, and lasting change.
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 ADHD, depression, or anxiety. 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, meaning, and lasting change.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by trying to be everything to everyone? Perhaps you are exhausted by all the effort it takes to "push through" and life feels like you’re just going through the motions? If this is you- Sawubona (sow:'bɔh:nah)- I see you. You are strong, intelligent, hard working and resourceful but you may also be struggling with feeling tired, disconnected, and burnt out. If you are searching for new ways to cope- I can help.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by trying to be everything to everyone? Perhaps you are exhausted by all the effort it takes to "push through" and life feels like you’re just going through the motions? If this is you- Sawubona (sow:'bɔh:nah)- I see you. You are strong, intelligent, hard working and resourceful but you may also be struggling with feeling tired, disconnected, and burnt out. If you are searching for new ways to cope- I can help.
If you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, or substance-related patterns, you may have symptoms such as rumination, emotional shutdown, irritability, avoidance, numbness, or difficulty with closeness. You may feel stuck despite insight and effort. I work with adults who want durable change: improved stability, reduced reactivity, better sleep, clearer boundaries, and more satisfying relationships. Together we can collaborate to clarify goals, identify patterns, and track progress over time. Sessions emphasize trust, safety, and practical applications so new insights translate into daily functioning.
If you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, or substance-related patterns, you may have symptoms such as rumination, emotional shutdown, irritability, avoidance, numbness, or difficulty with closeness. You may feel stuck despite insight and effort. I work with adults who want durable change: improved stability, reduced reactivity, better sleep, clearer boundaries, and more satisfying relationships. Together we can collaborate to clarify goals, identify patterns, and track progress over time. Sessions emphasize trust, safety, and practical applications so new insights translate into daily functioning.
You may look put-together on the outside but feel exhausted inside. Many of my clients are driven professionals struggling with burnout, impostor syndrome, people-pleasing, or pressure to constantly perform, especially women in demanding fields like tech or healthcare. I also work with individuals exploring deeper trauma healing or transpersonal questions, including psychedelic experiences, spiritual awakening, or periods of profound life transition. Whether you were the responsible child, an immigrant daughter navigating two cultures, or a professional who feels the constant need to prove yourself—I see you.
You may look put-together on the outside but feel exhausted inside. Many of my clients are driven professionals struggling with burnout, impostor syndrome, people-pleasing, or pressure to constantly perform, especially women in demanding fields like tech or healthcare. I also work with individuals exploring deeper trauma healing or transpersonal questions, including psychedelic experiences, spiritual awakening, or periods of profound life transition. Whether you were the responsible child, an immigrant daughter navigating two cultures, or a professional who feels the constant need to prove yourself—I see you.
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