Chronic Illness Therapists in Oakland, CA
Hi! My name is Melinda Martindale and I am an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker.) A key component to successful therapy and personal change starts with a strong connection between the therapist and clients. I work with adults in ALL areas of relationships, including your relationship with yourself. I walk with people on the journey to their natural, authentic selves with a professional and individual treatment plan. I am very passionate about my work. I am also a mother, was a single mother, now a stepmother, a grandmother, a lover of nature and creativity, and a survivor of this 'human condition."
Hi! My name is Melinda Martindale and I am an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker.) A key component to successful therapy and personal change starts with a strong connection between the therapist and clients. I work with adults in ALL areas of relationships, including your relationship with yourself. I walk with people on the journey to their natural, authentic selves with a professional and individual treatment plan. I am very passionate about my work. I am also a mother, was a single mother, now a stepmother, a grandmother, a lover of nature and creativity, and a survivor of this 'human condition."
Claire Kohne
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94618
I believe that lasting, profound change in therapy relies on a relationship built on trust and respect. I listen to people without judgment and practice transparency about the therapeutic process. Together, we explore the shape of your distress - how it impacts you, how it came to be, and how to integrate it - so that you can remember your power, your tenderness, your joy.
I believe that lasting, profound change in therapy relies on a relationship built on trust and respect. I listen to people without judgment and practice transparency about the therapeutic process. Together, we explore the shape of your distress - how it impacts you, how it came to be, and how to integrate it - so that you can remember your power, your tenderness, your joy.
I am trained to listen deeply, assess the cause of symptoms, and assist in developing strategies to reduce suffering. I have experience helping people cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic health issues, acculturation/adaptation issues, and couple/family relationship problems.
I am trained to listen deeply, assess the cause of symptoms, and assist in developing strategies to reduce suffering. I have experience helping people cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic health issues, acculturation/adaptation issues, and couple/family relationship problems.
Leticia Vaca Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Online Only
You don’t have to face life’s challenges on your own. Whether you're struggling with personal growth, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, grief, or the stress of life transitions, I’m here to help you find relief. I specialize in Trauma Therapy for adults long-standing, multiple traumas, including those stemming from childhood, particularly high-performing professionals and those who work in high-stress environments. My approach is warm, sincere, and focused on you. I offer a space where you can express yourself, find relief from overwhelming emotions, and learn tools to support your healing and cultivate your own wellness.
You don’t have to face life’s challenges on your own. Whether you're struggling with personal growth, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, grief, or the stress of life transitions, I’m here to help you find relief. I specialize in Trauma Therapy for adults long-standing, multiple traumas, including those stemming from childhood, particularly high-performing professionals and those who work in high-stress environments. My approach is warm, sincere, and focused on you. I offer a space where you can express yourself, find relief from overwhelming emotions, and learn tools to support your healing and cultivate your own wellness.
As a Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker, I strive to support people as they navigate life's changes and challenges. Doing so alone is not easy, and I strongly believe everyone deserves a safe, containing space to work through what may be weighing heavy on their hearts and minds. My work has primarily focused on individuals and families experiencing anxiety, depression, acute stress, relational challenges, and trauma. These varied experiences have taught me that a meaningful therapist-client relationship is essential to effective therapeutic work, which I build through a warm, relational style and a touch of humor.
As a Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker, I strive to support people as they navigate life's changes and challenges. Doing so alone is not easy, and I strongly believe everyone deserves a safe, containing space to work through what may be weighing heavy on their hearts and minds. My work has primarily focused on individuals and families experiencing anxiety, depression, acute stress, relational challenges, and trauma. These varied experiences have taught me that a meaningful therapist-client relationship is essential to effective therapeutic work, which I build through a warm, relational style and a touch of humor.
Sometimes, you reach a point where the coping strategies that used to help just don’t work anymore. You might feel overwhelmed, out of control, constantly weighed down by worry, self-doubt, or even physical pain. Maybe you've spent years being highly attuned to others’ emotions and needs, while your own have been left behind. Sleepless nights, forgotten passions, and strained relationships have become familiar but unwanted parts of your life. But now, you're ready for something different. You’re ready to take care of yourself in a new way.
Sometimes, you reach a point where the coping strategies that used to help just don’t work anymore. You might feel overwhelmed, out of control, constantly weighed down by worry, self-doubt, or even physical pain. Maybe you've spent years being highly attuned to others’ emotions and needs, while your own have been left behind. Sleepless nights, forgotten passions, and strained relationships have become familiar but unwanted parts of your life. But now, you're ready for something different. You’re ready to take care of yourself in a new way.
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 am passionate about supporting people in addressing a range of different challenges that may be impacting their lives. I believe that people are inherently resilient, and that building a strong therapeutic relationship can help you access both existing strengths and build new ones. While I may be an expert in a particular therapeutic model, you are an expert in your experience, and our ability to work together using evidence-based practices will help you reach your goals. I will take an active approach in your care by collaboratively building rapport and tailoring your care to meet your unique needs.
I am passionate about supporting people in addressing a range of different challenges that may be impacting their lives. I believe that people are inherently resilient, and that building a strong therapeutic relationship can help you access both existing strengths and build new ones. While I may be an expert in a particular therapeutic model, you are an expert in your experience, and our ability to work together using evidence-based practices will help you reach your goals. I will take an active approach in your care by collaboratively building rapport and tailoring your care to meet your unique needs.
Are you struggling with depression, low self-confidence, or anxiety? Are you having difficulties in your relationships or at work? Are you finding it hard to cope with a loss, life transition, or illness? I have brought warmth, knowledge, and compassion to my work with individuals & couples for over 30 years as a Psychologist. My approach to psychotherapy is to create a safe environment through listening and empathy that will enable you to talk about patterns in your life that are causing you distress. My goal is to help you achieve greater life satisfaction, healthier relationships & new sources of self worth.
Are you struggling with depression, low self-confidence, or anxiety? Are you having difficulties in your relationships or at work? Are you finding it hard to cope with a loss, life transition, or illness? I have brought warmth, knowledge, and compassion to my work with individuals & couples for over 30 years as a Psychologist. My approach to psychotherapy is to create a safe environment through listening and empathy that will enable you to talk about patterns in your life that are causing you distress. My goal is to help you achieve greater life satisfaction, healthier relationships & new sources of self worth.
Hi there, I'm Oprah! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in individual counseling. My approach is client-centered and compassionate, focusing on creating a supportive space where you feel heard and empowered. Using evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I aim to help you build resilience, enhance your emotional well-being, and move toward a more fulfilling life.
Hi there, I'm Oprah! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in individual counseling. My approach is client-centered and compassionate, focusing on creating a supportive space where you feel heard and empowered. Using evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I aim to help you build resilience, enhance your emotional well-being, and move toward a more fulfilling life.
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.
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I work best with clients who are motivated to change and looking for a short-term and skills-based approach. You can expect sharp clinical precision, collaboration, deep human kindness, realness, and radical open-mindedness. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and professor at USC Keck School of Medicine. I am also a certified Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher with 15+ years of formal mindfulness training. I specialize in research-supported Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness-Based therapies.
I work best with clients who are motivated to change and looking for a short-term and skills-based approach. You can expect sharp clinical precision, collaboration, deep human kindness, realness, and radical open-mindedness. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and professor at USC Keck School of Medicine. I am also a certified Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher with 15+ years of formal mindfulness training. I specialize in research-supported Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness-Based therapies.
As a therapist, I am here to witness and support your process of transformation and growth. A large part of the benefit of therapy comes from your experience of the therapeutic relationship, for this reason I always strive to nurture, and explore this relationship with you through honest, open, and straightforward communication.
As a therapist, I am here to witness and support your process of transformation and growth. A large part of the benefit of therapy comes from your experience of the therapeutic relationship, for this reason I always strive to nurture, and explore this relationship with you through honest, open, and straightforward communication.
You’re carrying so much— old wounds, self-doubt, and a deep desire to finally feel at peace with yourself. You want to shed the weight of pain and trauma, step into your power, confidence, and live authentically, but it feels overwhelming to get there.
Maybe you’ve tried to set boundaries or connect with your inner self, but something still feels stuck. Together, we can work to heal the pain that’s holding you back and reconnect you with the person you’ve always been beneath it all. Let’s create a comfortable space where you can heal, grow and finally feel whole.
You’re carrying so much— old wounds, self-doubt, and a deep desire to finally feel at peace with yourself. You want to shed the weight of pain and trauma, step into your power, confidence, and live authentically, but it feels overwhelming to get there.
Maybe you’ve tried to set boundaries or connect with your inner self, but something still feels stuck. Together, we can work to heal the pain that’s holding you back and reconnect you with the person you’ve always been beneath it all. Let’s create a comfortable space where you can heal, grow and finally feel whole.
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.
Rebecca Silverstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94601
It's possible to have a fulfilling, meaningful and joyful life. I create a safe space for you to explore how your life experiences shaped your view of yourself and others. As a result of childhood abuse or neglect, intergenerational transmission of trauma and ongoing injustice, we can develop negative beliefs about our worth and what the world will provide for us. These often unconscious thoughts and behaviors helped you survive and even thrive but may not work well now. As humans, we go through many times of growth where we shed what doesn't fit, so we can become even an better version of ourselves.
It's possible to have a fulfilling, meaningful and joyful life. I create a safe space for you to explore how your life experiences shaped your view of yourself and others. As a result of childhood abuse or neglect, intergenerational transmission of trauma and ongoing injustice, we can develop negative beliefs about our worth and what the world will provide for us. These often unconscious thoughts and behaviors helped you survive and even thrive but may not work well now. As humans, we go through many times of growth where we shed what doesn't fit, so we can become even an better version of ourselves.
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.
Who is driving you crazy? Your partner, your boss, your teacher, your mother? Are you feeling overwhelmed, trapped, unsatisfied? Would you like to be more assertive, establish stronger boundaries & have more satisfying relationships? Would you like to remove obstacles that are preventing you from achieving your dreams? I want to help you develop life-long patterns to sustain a richer, more gratifying life. I specialize in working with adults going through transitions relating to work, school & relationships. I love working with intelligent, creative, motivated & insightful clients.
Who is driving you crazy? Your partner, your boss, your teacher, your mother? Are you feeling overwhelmed, trapped, unsatisfied? Would you like to be more assertive, establish stronger boundaries & have more satisfying relationships? Would you like to remove obstacles that are preventing you from achieving your dreams? I want to help you develop life-long patterns to sustain a richer, more gratifying life. I specialize in working with adults going through transitions relating to work, school & relationships. I love working with intelligent, creative, motivated & insightful clients.
We all carry wounds that run deeper than we’d like to admit. Sometimes these wounds continue to affect us in the present, even if we hope we’ve put the past firmly behind us. Maybe you’re struggling with people-pleasing patterns, self-judgment, or perfectionism. Perhaps it’s hard to identify how you feel or what you really need. Or maybe you just have a nagging sense that something isn’t quite right. I help clients address anxiety, codependency, trauma, and more in order to reclaim their lives and build the future they want. As a queer therapist, I also specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals.
We all carry wounds that run deeper than we’d like to admit. Sometimes these wounds continue to affect us in the present, even if we hope we’ve put the past firmly behind us. Maybe you’re struggling with people-pleasing patterns, self-judgment, or perfectionism. Perhaps it’s hard to identify how you feel or what you really need. Or maybe you just have a nagging sense that something isn’t quite right. I help clients address anxiety, codependency, trauma, and more in order to reclaim their lives and build the future they want. As a queer therapist, I also specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals.
I provide neuropsychological evaluations (testing) to adults with cognitive concerns, such as difficulty with memory, attention, multitasking, "slowing down," or changes in language or personality. I investigate neurological and/or psychiatric factors that may contribute to someone's condition. These evaluations allow for more precise diagnoses and prognoses (what to expect in the future). I provide services in English or Persian (Farsi), and I am well-experienced in working with professional translators for assessment in other languages (for example, Spanish or Cantonese).
I provide neuropsychological evaluations (testing) to adults with cognitive concerns, such as difficulty with memory, attention, multitasking, "slowing down," or changes in language or personality. I investigate neurological and/or psychiatric factors that may contribute to someone's condition. These evaluations allow for more precise diagnoses and prognoses (what to expect in the future). I provide services in English or Persian (Farsi), and I am well-experienced in working with professional translators for assessment in other languages (for example, Spanish or Cantonese).
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