Chronic Illness Therapists in Oakland, CA
Despite our best efforts, life can be challenging and, at times, overwhelming. As humans on this planet for a short time, we face inevitable loss and pain, and often the ways we are trying to cope with or avoid this situation can lead to all kinds of problems, including finding ourselves stuck in patterns and hitting dead ends.
Despite our best efforts, life can be challenging and, at times, overwhelming. As humans on this planet for a short time, we face inevitable loss and pain, and often the ways we are trying to cope with or avoid this situation can lead to all kinds of problems, including finding ourselves stuck in patterns and hitting dead ends.
Sometimes it is difficult to know how to move through the waves of life’s challenges. Anxiety, self-esteem issues, grief and loss, perfectionism, and relationship concerns can all disconnect us from staying present to ourselves and grounded in the knowledge that we are not alone. Being open to support is a brave and powerful starting place. Whatever your life experience or transition, I look forward to being your ally as we work to deepen your self-knowledge, self-trust, and self-compassion.
Sometimes it is difficult to know how to move through the waves of life’s challenges. Anxiety, self-esteem issues, grief and loss, perfectionism, and relationship concerns can all disconnect us from staying present to ourselves and grounded in the knowledge that we are not alone. Being open to support is a brave and powerful starting place. Whatever your life experience or transition, I look forward to being your ally as we work to deepen your self-knowledge, self-trust, and self-compassion.
Lucy Jite-Ogbuehi, PsyD is a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY3392) based in California. She uses a client-centered/multicultural lens to inform treatment and creates a safe emotional space to explore identity, relationships, life issues, and emotional release, while simultaneously maintaining an open and attentive stance, and using active and reflective listening to allow each individual the opportunity to achieve healing within the therapeutic process.
Lucy Jite-Ogbuehi, PsyD is a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY3392) based in California. She uses a client-centered/multicultural lens to inform treatment and creates a safe emotional space to explore identity, relationships, life issues, and emotional release, while simultaneously maintaining an open and attentive stance, and using active and reflective listening to allow each individual the opportunity to achieve healing within the therapeutic process.
Katrina P Mautner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94610
Clients often come to me when they’re having trouble balancing multiple identities or areas of their lives. You might feel overwhelmed, overworked, or confused about why you don't feel better. Maybe you’re struggling to manage relationships, feeling like you can't relax, or not being accepted as queer, trans, or non-monogamous by family or community. You might feel stuck in your head, and aren’t sure which way to turn to feel better. I have a passion for working with people who like using their big brains to solve big problems, live in liminal spaces, and who might be struggling to connect with others in the ways that they'd like.
Clients often come to me when they’re having trouble balancing multiple identities or areas of their lives. You might feel overwhelmed, overworked, or confused about why you don't feel better. Maybe you’re struggling to manage relationships, feeling like you can't relax, or not being accepted as queer, trans, or non-monogamous by family or community. You might feel stuck in your head, and aren’t sure which way to turn to feel better. I have a passion for working with people who like using their big brains to solve big problems, live in liminal spaces, and who might be struggling to connect with others in the ways that they'd like.
Are you trying to “get it together” but find that anxiety and fear hamper your efforts and result in the shutdown of your growth process. This can be very frustrating and can lead to depression. The first step towards overcoming depression and anxiety is understanding it- What it is, how it works, and what it does for you, and how you can use it in your life. Yes, I said how you can use anxiety in your life.
Are you trying to “get it together” but find that anxiety and fear hamper your efforts and result in the shutdown of your growth process. This can be very frustrating and can lead to depression. The first step towards overcoming depression and anxiety is understanding it- What it is, how it works, and what it does for you, and how you can use it in your life. Yes, I said how you can use anxiety in your life.
I see therapy as emotional digestion: saying what needs to be heard, listening more deeply to what needs to stay in your life, and releasing what is no longer needed. Let's get to the big questions: How can we have the kind of relationships we want? How do we get to the root of our worries? What is it like to feel fully loved, by others and ourselves? How does life not feel like one to-do list item after another? How could we move through traumatic events and challenges to be more fully alive?
I see therapy as emotional digestion: saying what needs to be heard, listening more deeply to what needs to stay in your life, and releasing what is no longer needed. Let's get to the big questions: How can we have the kind of relationships we want? How do we get to the root of our worries? What is it like to feel fully loved, by others and ourselves? How does life not feel like one to-do list item after another? How could we move through traumatic events and challenges to be more fully alive?
Feeling Overwhelmed by Emotional Distress? You’re not alone, and seeking help is healthy. I specialize in helping people navigate the challenges that develop from chronic pain and illness, anxiety, depression and sleep difficulties. With over 20 years of clinical experience, I understand the impact these conditions can have on your life - and I’m here to offer the information and support you need. I'm also a certified anxiety and trauma treatment provider.
Feeling Overwhelmed by Emotional Distress? You’re not alone, and seeking help is healthy. I specialize in helping people navigate the challenges that develop from chronic pain and illness, anxiety, depression and sleep difficulties. With over 20 years of clinical experience, I understand the impact these conditions can have on your life - and I’m here to offer the information and support you need. I'm also a certified anxiety and trauma treatment provider.
Deciding to make changes in your life and grow isn't easy, but you don’t always have to do it by yourself. I'll walk by your side as a client-centered, empathic clinician as you explore a new path in life. I’m committed to meeting you where you are and to supporting your healing. I'll help you recognize your inherent strengths and resiliency as we work together to leverage them toward creating the change you seek.
Deciding to make changes in your life and grow isn't easy, but you don’t always have to do it by yourself. I'll walk by your side as a client-centered, empathic clinician as you explore a new path in life. I’m committed to meeting you where you are and to supporting your healing. I'll help you recognize your inherent strengths and resiliency as we work together to leverage them toward creating the change you seek.
Therapy is an opportunity to come home to yourself and expand your capacity for connection and vitality. My role is to be by your side as you examine parts of yourself that are difficult to face alone. I shine a warm light on experiences, emotions, and beliefs that have yet to be processed, and seek to expand upon sources of strength, expression, connection, and beauty. Whatever the areas of growth you bring to the therapeutic space, my priority is to hold an empathic, non-judgmental, inclusive space in which you feel safe and deeply seen.
Therapy is an opportunity to come home to yourself and expand your capacity for connection and vitality. My role is to be by your side as you examine parts of yourself that are difficult to face alone. I shine a warm light on experiences, emotions, and beliefs that have yet to be processed, and seek to expand upon sources of strength, expression, connection, and beauty. Whatever the areas of growth you bring to the therapeutic space, my priority is to hold an empathic, non-judgmental, inclusive space in which you feel safe and deeply seen.
Therapy is the process of coming to a deeper understanding of ourselves and how we approach the world while contained in the therapeutic relationship. I aim to create a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space to explore why patterns of thinking and interacting have become painful. In my experience, this process leads to improved relationships and communication, greater confidence and enjoyment in life, relief from feeling stuck, strengthened coping skills to manage life stressors, and progress towards one's inherent potential to thrive.
Therapy is the process of coming to a deeper understanding of ourselves and how we approach the world while contained in the therapeutic relationship. I aim to create a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space to explore why patterns of thinking and interacting have become painful. In my experience, this process leads to improved relationships and communication, greater confidence and enjoyment in life, relief from feeling stuck, strengthened coping skills to manage life stressors, and progress towards one's inherent potential to thrive.
I am an experienced psychotherapist specializing in individual and couples therapy. I enjoy working with individual adults and couples, including older adults.
I am an experienced psychotherapist specializing in individual and couples therapy. I enjoy working with individual adults and couples, including older adults.
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My interest and expertise are in creating a therapeutic space for adults of all ages to get to know the workings of their minds and bodies so that they may listen to their inner wisdom. I help clients to identify habitual patterns of behavior that may have been protective and effective in the past but are now getting in the way of creating the types of relationships they desire - with themselves and with others. I work collaboratively with my clients to create a safe space where we can keep company with all of the parts that make up who they are - even, and especially - those difficult parts that seem to be getting in the way.
My interest and expertise are in creating a therapeutic space for adults of all ages to get to know the workings of their minds and bodies so that they may listen to their inner wisdom. I help clients to identify habitual patterns of behavior that may have been protective and effective in the past but are now getting in the way of creating the types of relationships they desire - with themselves and with others. I work collaboratively with my clients to create a safe space where we can keep company with all of the parts that make up who they are - even, and especially - those difficult parts that seem to be getting in the way.
Olivia Donnini
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you feel like there’s something you want to shift in your life but you’re not quite sure what? Maybe know exactly what you want to shift but you’re not sure how to go about it? Or perhaps you have both of those questions easily answered but you don’t want to go it alone? Folks commonly seek me out because of an increased sense of overwhelm and stress, feelings of hopelessness, relationship changes, a newfound or returned sense of hopelessness, and more. I'll help you help tap into what you already know, identify patterns you want to shift, and develop a greater self-trust to enact change in relationships and the world!
Do you feel like there’s something you want to shift in your life but you’re not quite sure what? Maybe know exactly what you want to shift but you’re not sure how to go about it? Or perhaps you have both of those questions easily answered but you don’t want to go it alone? Folks commonly seek me out because of an increased sense of overwhelm and stress, feelings of hopelessness, relationship changes, a newfound or returned sense of hopelessness, and more. I'll help you help tap into what you already know, identify patterns you want to shift, and develop a greater self-trust to enact change in relationships and the world!
My goal is to help you chart a path forward in life, take back your power, and, at the very least, make living on this planet a bit more tolerable. Who knows, life could even get a little better, bit by bit. I have experience working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, those dealing with re-entry or those affected by incarceration, and young adults. I have worked with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, people-pleasing, body issues, family dysfunction, trouble in school, trouble with peer and romantic relationships, queer identity, AD(H)D, and procrastination.
My goal is to help you chart a path forward in life, take back your power, and, at the very least, make living on this planet a bit more tolerable. Who knows, life could even get a little better, bit by bit. I have experience working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, those dealing with re-entry or those affected by incarceration, and young adults. I have worked with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, people-pleasing, body issues, family dysfunction, trouble in school, trouble with peer and romantic relationships, queer identity, AD(H)D, and procrastination.
Maria Cristina Borges
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94607
Do you want to soften the grip anxiety and chronic stress have in your life? Are you feeling burned-out and stuck? You try to relax but everything on your plate feels urgent. You are a natural caretaker and others count on you but feel exhausted. Perhaps you want to finally make space for your healing because despite everything you are doing, you feel lost, scared, doubtful and disconnected from yourself, others and your life's direction. Maybe you are going through a life change or loss that is asking you to slow down. Although stress is a part of life, experiencing overwhelm and anxiety means something needs attention and support.
Do you want to soften the grip anxiety and chronic stress have in your life? Are you feeling burned-out and stuck? You try to relax but everything on your plate feels urgent. You are a natural caretaker and others count on you but feel exhausted. Perhaps you want to finally make space for your healing because despite everything you are doing, you feel lost, scared, doubtful and disconnected from yourself, others and your life's direction. Maybe you are going through a life change or loss that is asking you to slow down. Although stress is a part of life, experiencing overwhelm and anxiety means something needs attention and support.
Whether it be substance abuse, grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, anger or something else, I believe that with the right tools we can grow from these experiences and learn to cope. I strongly believe that everyone wants, can, and has the right, to be a healthy, happy individual who can grow and be successful. However, sometimes life gives us circumstances or unexpected events that make us feel this goal is out of our reach.
Whether it be substance abuse, grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, anger or something else, I believe that with the right tools we can grow from these experiences and learn to cope. I strongly believe that everyone wants, can, and has the right, to be a healthy, happy individual who can grow and be successful. However, sometimes life gives us circumstances or unexpected events that make us feel this goal is out of our reach.
Rape, incest and other trauma happen within the context of close human relationships. It is therefore crucial that the process of recovery also occur in the context of a meaningful human relationship. The risk of trusting another human after experiencing a profound violation can feel nearly impossible. This is why our work will focus first on emotional, spiritual and physical safety. Safety and trust cannot be immediately given, but rather earned inside a genuine human relationship, over time. We will find out together what makes you feel safe, and use our relationship as a place to learn more about your boundaries, needs and wants.
Rape, incest and other trauma happen within the context of close human relationships. It is therefore crucial that the process of recovery also occur in the context of a meaningful human relationship. The risk of trusting another human after experiencing a profound violation can feel nearly impossible. This is why our work will focus first on emotional, spiritual and physical safety. Safety and trust cannot be immediately given, but rather earned inside a genuine human relationship, over time. We will find out together what makes you feel safe, and use our relationship as a place to learn more about your boundaries, needs and wants.
I provide individual psychotherapy to adults struggling with anxiety, depression, relational problems, work stress, life transitions, and addiction or substance use concerns. I take a collaborative approach when working with clients to identify treatment goals and integrate evidence-based therapies in order to build coping skills and increase resilience. My goal in working with clients is to create a supportive non-judgmental space that is conducive to self-reflection and self-compassion. After all, self-loathing and shame are not motivators for change; they get us stuck.
I provide individual psychotherapy to adults struggling with anxiety, depression, relational problems, work stress, life transitions, and addiction or substance use concerns. I take a collaborative approach when working with clients to identify treatment goals and integrate evidence-based therapies in order to build coping skills and increase resilience. My goal in working with clients is to create a supportive non-judgmental space that is conducive to self-reflection and self-compassion. After all, self-loathing and shame are not motivators for change; they get us stuck.
I like to start by making a warm and heartfelt connection with you, supporting and accepting you just as you are. From there, we work to transform difficult struggles into opportunities for greater self-love and richer understanding. Our process is collaborative, with you being at choice every step of the way. I use a blend of innovative approaches that have helped many hundreds of individuals and couples manifest, grow, and savor the relationships and sexuality they desire. In a relaxed, open, and deeply aware state, we discover our truths by gently dissolving shame-filled stories of the mind.
I like to start by making a warm and heartfelt connection with you, supporting and accepting you just as you are. From there, we work to transform difficult struggles into opportunities for greater self-love and richer understanding. Our process is collaborative, with you being at choice every step of the way. I use a blend of innovative approaches that have helped many hundreds of individuals and couples manifest, grow, and savor the relationships and sexuality they desire. In a relaxed, open, and deeply aware state, we discover our truths by gently dissolving shame-filled stories of the mind.
Rachel Eelkema Kagan
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, MD, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94611
What's wrong with me? I'm a failure. Everyone else has it together; why don't I? I know what I should do, I just can't do it. Why am I so angry, anxious, depressed? Will I ever find a relationship? My family hates my views, and I hate theirs. Menopause, wrinkles, saggy arms - I'm becoming an old woman! Every morning, I promise myself I'll stop drinking, and every day I drink again. I hate myself. Other people think I'm doing fine; what if they knew what a mess I actually am? I dread going to work every day, but I feel trapped. I hate my life. I don't know what to do. Sound familiar? Let's talk about it!
What's wrong with me? I'm a failure. Everyone else has it together; why don't I? I know what I should do, I just can't do it. Why am I so angry, anxious, depressed? Will I ever find a relationship? My family hates my views, and I hate theirs. Menopause, wrinkles, saggy arms - I'm becoming an old woman! Every morning, I promise myself I'll stop drinking, and every day I drink again. I hate myself. Other people think I'm doing fine; what if they knew what a mess I actually am? I dread going to work every day, but I feel trapped. I hate my life. I don't know what to do. Sound familiar? Let's talk about it!
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