Chronic Pain Therapists in Oakland, CA
We welcome clients from all backgrounds who are navigating life’s challenges, seeking personal growth, or looking for support through periods of change. Clients come to us for concerns including anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, trauma, stress, and questions about identity or life direction. Our diverse team provides affirming, individualized care, helping each client feel seen, understood, and supported as they move toward meaningful change. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs.
We welcome clients from all backgrounds who are navigating life’s challenges, seeking personal growth, or looking for support through periods of change. Clients come to us for concerns including anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, trauma, stress, and questions about identity or life direction. Our diverse team provides affirming, individualized care, helping each client feel seen, understood, and supported as they move toward meaningful change. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs.
We welcome clients from all backgrounds who are navigating life’s challenges, seeking personal growth, or looking for support through periods of change. Clients come to us for concerns including anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, trauma, stress, and questions about identity or life direction. Our diverse team provides affirming, individualized care, helping each client feel seen, understood, and supported as they move toward meaningful change. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs.
We welcome clients from all backgrounds who are navigating life’s challenges, seeking personal growth, or looking for support through periods of change. Clients come to us for concerns including anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, trauma, stress, and questions about identity or life direction. Our diverse team provides affirming, individualized care, helping each client feel seen, understood, and supported as they move toward meaningful change. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs.
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 and 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 and 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.
I strive to bring my genuine self to each session, and a sense of compassionate humor towards the pain and beauty of the human condition.
Working together, we will co-create markers of success on the path towards your therapeutic goals, anchoring our work both in the evidence base and the stories and realities of each of our lived experiences. I am trained in modern trauma-informed and culturally-affirming behavioral therapies, including ACT, CBT, DBT, MBSR, and schema-based work.
I strive to bring my genuine self to each session, and a sense of compassionate humor towards the pain and beauty of the human condition.
Working together, we will co-create markers of success on the path towards your therapeutic goals, anchoring our work both in the evidence base and the stories and realities of each of our lived experiences. I am trained in modern trauma-informed and culturally-affirming behavioral therapies, including ACT, CBT, DBT, MBSR, and schema-based work.
Do you have concerns about your thinking, focus, or memory? Have you found it difficult to follow through with daily tasks? Are you noticing some cognitive changes and not sure how to adjust? I am here to help. Whether you are an adult or older adult, I will work with you to further evaluate your concerns about your thinking or memory. I can also help develop skills, find your new normal, and/or identify and move toward goals that align with your values.
Do you have concerns about your thinking, focus, or memory? Have you found it difficult to follow through with daily tasks? Are you noticing some cognitive changes and not sure how to adjust? I am here to help. Whether you are an adult or older adult, I will work with you to further evaluate your concerns about your thinking or memory. I can also help develop skills, find your new normal, and/or identify and move toward goals that align with your values.
I am a couple’s therapist here to help you heal relationship stress that prevents you from moving further forward in your partnership. These emotions leave you feeling insecure, shameful, lonely, unworthy and stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior. Trauma can have negative emotional and physical effects and can lead to family/relationship issues. I specialize in solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and CBT. These approaches allow me to work with the client to decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression and other health/behavioral issues.
I am a couple’s therapist here to help you heal relationship stress that prevents you from moving further forward in your partnership. These emotions leave you feeling insecure, shameful, lonely, unworthy and stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior. Trauma can have negative emotional and physical effects and can lead to family/relationship issues. I specialize in solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and CBT. These approaches allow me to work with the client to decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression and other health/behavioral issues.
I am a California licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of clinical experience. I specialize in working with individuals presenting with anxiety, depression, substance use and mood disorders. My approaches include CBT, DBT and mindfulness to name a few. I most recently (May 2026) became a Certified Somatic Therapy Foundations Practitioner (CSTFP) under the tutelage of trauma expert, Dr. Abi Blakeslee and maintain a trauma sensitive approach with clients. Clients describe me as being collaborative, clear and compassionate in my communications.
I am a California licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of clinical experience. I specialize in working with individuals presenting with anxiety, depression, substance use and mood disorders. My approaches include CBT, DBT and mindfulness to name a few. I most recently (May 2026) became a Certified Somatic Therapy Foundations Practitioner (CSTFP) under the tutelage of trauma expert, Dr. Abi Blakeslee and maintain a trauma sensitive approach with clients. Clients describe me as being collaborative, clear and compassionate in my communications.
Melanie Ferrari
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I'm authentic and direct. I value science equally with the domain of intuition and art. My style is anchored in cognitive science, EMDR, attachment theory, mindfulness, social justice, parts work, somatic psychology, psychodynamic theory, and depth psychotherapy. I'm queer and LGBTQIA+ aligned, and I consider myself an especially huge nerd with evolutionary psychology.
I'm authentic and direct. I value science equally with the domain of intuition and art. My style is anchored in cognitive science, EMDR, attachment theory, mindfulness, social justice, parts work, somatic psychology, psychodynamic theory, and depth psychotherapy. I'm queer and LGBTQIA+ aligned, and I consider myself an especially huge nerd with evolutionary psychology.
I view it as extremely important and necessary to confront the harmful structures we live in and the ways they have contributed to our pain & beliefs about ourselves and others.
Hello, I'm Kai. I'm a queer & trans mixed-race filpinx therapist providing telehealth therapy throughout the state of California. I am passionate about working with people of color, especially those who also are trans, queer, disabled, kinky, swers, nonmonogamous, formerly incarcerated, immigrant, and/or activists.
My educational training was centered around a psychodynamic lens, and I have been particularly drawn toward incorporating relational therapy, liberation psychology, somatic therapy, ERP for OCD, and trauma-focused therapies such as EMDR in my work.
I view it as extremely important and necessary to confront the harmful structures we live in and the ways they have contributed to our pain & beliefs about ourselves and others.
Hello, I'm Kai. I'm a queer & trans mixed-race filpinx therapist providing telehealth therapy throughout the state of California. I am passionate about working with people of color, especially those who also are trans, queer, disabled, kinky, swers, nonmonogamous, formerly incarcerated, immigrant, and/or activists.
My educational training was centered around a psychodynamic lens, and I have been particularly drawn toward incorporating relational therapy, liberation psychology, somatic therapy, ERP for OCD, and trauma-focused therapies such as EMDR in my work.
As someone who has worked with tech professionals for over a decade, I understand the pressures related to your work space and the importance of having balance in your life. When work and other commitments in our life take up too much of our capacity, we're left without any space or time to process. This can lead to feelings of anxiety, stress, burnout, and can hinder our capacity to feel joy and connect to our own creativity. Our work together can help you slow down and connect to the parts of you that could use some of your love and attention.
As someone who has worked with tech professionals for over a decade, I understand the pressures related to your work space and the importance of having balance in your life. When work and other commitments in our life take up too much of our capacity, we're left without any space or time to process. This can lead to feelings of anxiety, stress, burnout, and can hinder our capacity to feel joy and connect to our own creativity. Our work together can help you slow down and connect to the parts of you that could use some of your love and attention.
Perhaps you remember longing for a caregiver to hold or comfort you, or internally pleading with them to recognize your pain as legitimate.
I integrate psychodynamic and humanistic theory to help individuals, families, and couples heal from interpersonal trauma by exploring how early experiences, unconscious patterns, and culture and institutions shape how we relate to others and ourselves. Together, we will also build skills in communication, conflict reduction, and nervous system regulation.
Perhaps you remember longing for a caregiver to hold or comfort you, or internally pleading with them to recognize your pain as legitimate.
I integrate psychodynamic and humanistic theory to help individuals, families, and couples heal from interpersonal trauma by exploring how early experiences, unconscious patterns, and culture and institutions shape how we relate to others and ourselves. Together, we will also build skills in communication, conflict reduction, and nervous system regulation.
When there is no simple answer for anxiety, depression, emotional pain, neurodivergence, abuse or addictive behavior, maybe it is possible we can find one.
I meet you where you are at explore your world. I am non judgemental and enhance safety by being transparent about who I am. I provide support and respect you to make decisions about what is going to work for you. I believe you have what it takes regardless. I work with insurance and within your budget in teletherapy services
When there is no simple answer for anxiety, depression, emotional pain, neurodivergence, abuse or addictive behavior, maybe it is possible we can find one.
I meet you where you are at explore your world. I am non judgemental and enhance safety by being transparent about who I am. I provide support and respect you to make decisions about what is going to work for you. I believe you have what it takes regardless. I work with insurance and within your budget in teletherapy services
Hello! I work with adult individuals experiencing PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, grief, and work or life stressors that impact overall well-being. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed, with a focus on helping clients process difficult experiences, build resilience, and develop practical tools to navigate life's challenges. My goal is to create a supportive space where you feel understood, empowered, and equipped to move toward healing and lasting growth.
Hello! I work with adult individuals experiencing PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, grief, and work or life stressors that impact overall well-being. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed, with a focus on helping clients process difficult experiences, build resilience, and develop practical tools to navigate life's challenges. My goal is to create a supportive space where you feel understood, empowered, and equipped to move toward healing and lasting growth.
I have expertise in trauma-rooted anxiety and depression, recovery counseling with addictions, and women’s issues including body image, low self-esteem, and eating disorders. I help clients find their purpose, heal, and thrive! I'd love to be your guide to holistic healing and transformation. I I'll help teach you evidence-based tools to reframe thoughts and regulate emotions, as well as explore root causes for symptom management. Let's empower you to achieve resilience and personal growth, leading to a healthier and happier future.
I have expertise in trauma-rooted anxiety and depression, recovery counseling with addictions, and women’s issues including body image, low self-esteem, and eating disorders. I help clients find their purpose, heal, and thrive! I'd love to be your guide to holistic healing and transformation. I I'll help teach you evidence-based tools to reframe thoughts and regulate emotions, as well as explore root causes for symptom management. Let's empower you to achieve resilience and personal growth, leading to a healthier and happier future.
I particularly value my work with people facing life-threatening illness and grief.
No matter what difficulty you face, together we can find our way through. Most of us change only when what we've been doing completely stops working! In that way, our most challenging times also have the potential to change us in mysteriously positive ways. Let's travel together to find your best life!
I particularly value my work with people facing life-threatening illness and grief.
No matter what difficulty you face, together we can find our way through. Most of us change only when what we've been doing completely stops working! In that way, our most challenging times also have the potential to change us in mysteriously positive ways. Let's travel together to find your best life!
Effective psychotherapy should offer meaningful relief from the very first session. It is the therapist’s responsibility to help you see your difficulties with clarity, cutting through the misperceptions and self-deceptions to which we are all vulnerable. My role is to introduce you to aspects of yourself that lie just beyond your current awareness.
By examining your attitudes, communication patterns, and defenses, I will work with you to reduce feelings of anxiety, anger, and depression. Together, we address the shame and guilt that undermine self-acceptance. When therapy works others will notice the change in you before you do.
Effective psychotherapy should offer meaningful relief from the very first session. It is the therapist’s responsibility to help you see your difficulties with clarity, cutting through the misperceptions and self-deceptions to which we are all vulnerable. My role is to introduce you to aspects of yourself that lie just beyond your current awareness.
By examining your attitudes, communication patterns, and defenses, I will work with you to reduce feelings of anxiety, anger, and depression. Together, we address the shame and guilt that undermine self-acceptance. When therapy works others will notice the change in you before you do.
There is a profound difference between being accepted and being understood. For 25 years, we have specialized in relationships, sexuality, parenting, and families—particularly when life falls “outside the box.” Our clients often come to us after years of feeling unseen, misunderstood, or frustrated by one-size-fits-all support. Whether you are trying to reconnect, repair after betrayal, navigate conflict, transform your sex life, or decide whether a relationship should continue, we go beyond simply listening. We help uncover what is actually happening and create meaningful, sustainable change.
There is a profound difference between being accepted and being understood. For 25 years, we have specialized in relationships, sexuality, parenting, and families—particularly when life falls “outside the box.” Our clients often come to us after years of feeling unseen, misunderstood, or frustrated by one-size-fits-all support. Whether you are trying to reconnect, repair after betrayal, navigate conflict, transform your sex life, or decide whether a relationship should continue, we go beyond simply listening. We help uncover what is actually happening and create meaningful, sustainable change.
I can work with you to navigate the ups and downs of anxiety and depression, the hopes and fears of life transitions, the joys and challenges of creative pursuit, the pain of grief and loss, and the wounds of trauma and abuse.
I also have particular interest and experience in helping people resolve and move through creative blocks, including people who struggle with the question of whether they are or can be creative; navigate second career transitions and retirement; and people struggling with questions of spiritual identity and practice.
I can work with you to navigate the ups and downs of anxiety and depression, the hopes and fears of life transitions, the joys and challenges of creative pursuit, the pain of grief and loss, and the wounds of trauma and abuse.
I also have particular interest and experience in helping people resolve and move through creative blocks, including people who struggle with the question of whether they are or can be creative; navigate second career transitions and retirement; and people struggling with questions of spiritual identity and practice.
Clients range from executives and technologists seeking to enhance performance and maintain work-life balance to individuals addressing depression, anxiety, PTSD/C-PTSD, ADHD, or the challenges of chronic illness and disability.
I provide identity-affirming therapy to support clients to manage mental health and life transitions, improve relationships, increase capacity, recover from burnout, and live more congruent and meaningful lives. I offer an inclusive space that supports clients with marginalized identities navigate systemic stress from a neuro-affirming and anti-oppressive framework. Healing is personal, relational, and shaped by systemic and political realities.
Clients range from executives and technologists seeking to enhance performance and maintain work-life balance to individuals addressing depression, anxiety, PTSD/C-PTSD, ADHD, or the challenges of chronic illness and disability.
I provide identity-affirming therapy to support clients to manage mental health and life transitions, improve relationships, increase capacity, recover from burnout, and live more congruent and meaningful lives. I offer an inclusive space that supports clients with marginalized identities navigate systemic stress from a neuro-affirming and anti-oppressive framework. Healing is personal, relational, and shaped by systemic and political realities.
When difficulties are too much to handle or the next level of growth seems just out of reach, you may find yourself living with pain & stress.
Within a framework of somatic (body-mind) psychotherapy, I offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, EMDR, AF-EMDR, Brainspotting & Havening. Teaching your brain, body and emotions to work together in new ways, I can help you to get free from painful life experiences that keep you stuck in negative patterns.
When difficulties are too much to handle or the next level of growth seems just out of reach, you may find yourself living with pain & stress.
Within a framework of somatic (body-mind) psychotherapy, I offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, EMDR, AF-EMDR, Brainspotting & Havening. Teaching your brain, body and emotions to work together in new ways, I can help you to get free from painful life experiences that keep you stuck in negative patterns.
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