Couples Therapists in Oakland, CA
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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.
They partner with over 120 insurance plans and keep costs simple and transparent.
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.
Do you find yourself continuing to feel triggered in life and relationships, no matter what you do?
Therapy Intensives are personalized treatment plans that allow you to skip the waitlist by giving you faster access to select spots, and are designed to support your preferred schedule and timeline for your treatment goals. I use EMDR, IFS, and Ketamine assisted therapy (optional add on) to help you achieve real change in days so you can feel better, faster.
Do you find yourself continuing to feel triggered in life and relationships, no matter what you do?
Therapy Intensives are personalized treatment plans that allow you to skip the waitlist by giving you faster access to select spots, and are designed to support your preferred schedule and timeline for your treatment goals. I use EMDR, IFS, and Ketamine assisted therapy (optional add on) to help you achieve real change in days so you can feel better, faster.
I believe that inside each of our struggles there is a choice and it's from this place that we can reconnect to and reclaim our inherent wisdom and power. My intention in our work together is to help shed light on the path to help guide you home to yourself
I believe that inside each of our struggles there is a choice and it's from this place that we can reconnect to and reclaim our inherent wisdom and power. My intention in our work together is to help shed light on the path to help guide you home to yourself
This work invites your whole self, grounded in the belief that insight and transformation emerge naturally through consistent, attuned relationships over time — relationships that foster connection to yourself and honor your full humanity.
I welcome adolescents, adults, couples, and family systems, and especially enjoy working with queer and gender-expansive folks, and anyone doing the hard work of showing up for themselves and their relationships.
This work invites your whole self, grounded in the belief that insight and transformation emerge naturally through consistent, attuned relationships over time — relationships that foster connection to yourself and honor your full humanity.
I welcome adolescents, adults, couples, and family systems, and especially enjoy working with queer and gender-expansive folks, and anyone doing the hard work of showing up for themselves and their relationships.
John Connors McConville
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MDiv, MA, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94610
I work with people who face challenges that often arise in the second half of life such as, the trauma of illness & death, caring for aging parents, loss of satisfaction or sense of meaning in relationships and work, loss of a job, isolation, and loneliness.
So much of who we are is established early on within our family systems. When we explore our present day patterns of thinking and feeling and our actions and reactions we develop a reflective mind that grows in understanding and acceptance.This new awareness leads profound and satisfying changes.
I work with people who face challenges that often arise in the second half of life such as, the trauma of illness & death, caring for aging parents, loss of satisfaction or sense of meaning in relationships and work, loss of a job, isolation, and loneliness.
So much of who we are is established early on within our family systems. When we explore our present day patterns of thinking and feeling and our actions and reactions we develop a reflective mind that grows in understanding and acceptance.This new awareness leads profound and satisfying changes.
Many of my clients come to me during seasons of transition—grieving a loss, shifting careers, navigating relationships, or realizing the life they’ve built no longer feels like home.
I work with professionals, allies, and seekers who are ready to invest in their wellness and commit to therapy as a steady space for growth. My approach is holistic, somatic, and culture-centered. I also lead groups focused on anxiety, grief, connection, and collective healing.
Many of my clients come to me during seasons of transition—grieving a loss, shifting careers, navigating relationships, or realizing the life they’ve built no longer feels like home.
I work with professionals, allies, and seekers who are ready to invest in their wellness and commit to therapy as a steady space for growth. My approach is holistic, somatic, and culture-centered. I also lead groups focused on anxiety, grief, connection, and collective healing.
I have many years of experience in dealing with anxiety, depression, loss, life transitions, addictions of all types, and relationship and identity issues.
I am a good listener, non-judgmental and kind. If you want to know more about how I work, please read my books Therapy Confidential and The Therapy Files...
I have many years of experience in dealing with anxiety, depression, loss, life transitions, addictions of all types, and relationship and identity issues.
I am a good listener, non-judgmental and kind. If you want to know more about how I work, please read my books Therapy Confidential and The Therapy Files...
As a therapist, I have supported individuals and couples through all stages of life.
The pace and complexity of life these days is making it harder and harder to connect to how we are really feeling, and to understand why we are feeling that way. It feels like, too often, we are urged to ignore or push away key parts of ourselves in order to be or do what seems to be required of us. In response to this, the therapy I provide is an opportunity to slow down, to get clear about what we each need in order to feel okay (or to even just remember the ways that we actually already are okay, in the midst of it all), and to move into steadier and healthier versions of ourselves.
As a therapist, I have supported individuals and couples through all stages of life.
The pace and complexity of life these days is making it harder and harder to connect to how we are really feeling, and to understand why we are feeling that way. It feels like, too often, we are urged to ignore or push away key parts of ourselves in order to be or do what seems to be required of us. In response to this, the therapy I provide is an opportunity to slow down, to get clear about what we each need in order to feel okay (or to even just remember the ways that we actually already are okay, in the midst of it all), and to move into steadier and healthier versions of ourselves.
The symptoms of trauma include anxiety, depression, high conflict relationships, occupational impairment, addiction, and much more.
I also specialized in multicultural issues and diversity issues such as identity issues, life transitions, and family issues. Over the years, I have worked with children and adults of all ages. By using CBT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic approach, I can help you navigate life's ups and downs and shift patterns, thoughts, and behaviors.
The symptoms of trauma include anxiety, depression, high conflict relationships, occupational impairment, addiction, and much more.
I also specialized in multicultural issues and diversity issues such as identity issues, life transitions, and family issues. Over the years, I have worked with children and adults of all ages. By using CBT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic approach, I can help you navigate life's ups and downs and shift patterns, thoughts, and behaviors.
I approach therapy by building a relationship where you feel able to explore all aspects of yourself, and your concerns, through experiencing me as warm, curious, empathic and authentic.
I work with adults and young children. I specialize in relationship difficulties, developmental concerns and life transitions, parenting, adoption, foster and kinship care, trauma, attachment-related challenges and disruptions, as well as emotional difficulties such as anxiety and depression.
I approach therapy by building a relationship where you feel able to explore all aspects of yourself, and your concerns, through experiencing me as warm, curious, empathic and authentic.
I work with adults and young children. I specialize in relationship difficulties, developmental concerns and life transitions, parenting, adoption, foster and kinship care, trauma, attachment-related challenges and disruptions, as well as emotional difficulties such as anxiety and depression.
Relationship challenges, unhealthy pattern that you learned in the past, trauma, and major life changes can all cause you real problems.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with many life experiences that inform my therapeutic practice. I maintain a person-centered and humanistic approach and find Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to be helpful for people I work with.
Relationship challenges, unhealthy pattern that you learned in the past, trauma, and major life changes can all cause you real problems.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with many life experiences that inform my therapeutic practice. I maintain a person-centered and humanistic approach and find Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to be helpful for people I work with.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or disconnected in your life, relationships, or career?
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore difficult emotions and work toward greater fulfillment. I offer therapy from a trauma-informed, relational approach. My approach is informed by a commitment to social justice, anti-racism, and LGBTQ+ advocacy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or disconnected in your life, relationships, or career?
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore difficult emotions and work toward greater fulfillment. I offer therapy from a trauma-informed, relational approach. My approach is informed by a commitment to social justice, anti-racism, and LGBTQ+ advocacy.
Hi, I’m Alli, a trauma-informed relational therapist, specialized in working with couples, co-parents, and individuals.
My training includes Relational Life Therapy (RLT), EFT and the Gottman Method, mind/body therapies like IFS, and mindful self-compassion. With a highly attuned and thoughtful approach, I guide you in tapping into your inner strengths, healing past wounds, practicing new ways of relating, and feeling better in your relationships.
Hi, I’m Alli, a trauma-informed relational therapist, specialized in working with couples, co-parents, and individuals.
My training includes Relational Life Therapy (RLT), EFT and the Gottman Method, mind/body therapies like IFS, and mindful self-compassion. With a highly attuned and thoughtful approach, I guide you in tapping into your inner strengths, healing past wounds, practicing new ways of relating, and feeling better in your relationships.
Psychotherapy is an opportunity to develop a new compassionate understanding of yourself and your relationship to others.
Because psychotherapy is essentially a relational experience, you can anticipate that the personal conflicts and interpersonal dynamics that have become troublesome in life will come to be mirrored in the therapeutic relationship where they can be jointly considered and safely explored.
Psychotherapy is an opportunity to develop a new compassionate understanding of yourself and your relationship to others.
Because psychotherapy is essentially a relational experience, you can anticipate that the personal conflicts and interpersonal dynamics that have become troublesome in life will come to be mirrored in the therapeutic relationship where they can be jointly considered and safely explored.
Something is shifting in your life. The earth beneath you is not as stable as it once was. Maybe it's a major life transition, like going to college, getting married, moving to the Bay Area, or changing jobs. Maybe it's a loss, like a death, a divorce, a miscarriage, or leaving someone or something in your life. Or maybe this transition is harder to put your finger on...you might be feeling stuck and needing something to shift. There are many moments in life that offer an opportunity to transform, or require us to change if we are to continue growing.
Something is shifting in your life. The earth beneath you is not as stable as it once was. Maybe it's a major life transition, like going to college, getting married, moving to the Bay Area, or changing jobs. Maybe it's a loss, like a death, a divorce, a miscarriage, or leaving someone or something in your life. Or maybe this transition is harder to put your finger on...you might be feeling stuck and needing something to shift. There are many moments in life that offer an opportunity to transform, or require us to change if we are to continue growing.
Relationships are as important to us as food and water.
My strengths: Addictions, couples, domestic violence, infidelity, interpersonal conflict, parenting, peak performance, relationships, and trauma.
Relationships are as important to us as food and water.
My strengths: Addictions, couples, domestic violence, infidelity, interpersonal conflict, parenting, peak performance, relationships, and trauma.
Melissa Southwood
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Oakland, CA 94612
Waitlist for new clients
I am a trauma informed somatic based therapist that specializes in Complex PTSD, attachment wounding, coercive control and relational trauma. My client base consists largely of the LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent community age ranging from 12-60+. Ask about my process group Healing your System from Narcissistic Cycles of Abuse; A Journey Back to Self.
I am a trauma informed somatic based therapist that specializes in Complex PTSD, attachment wounding, coercive control and relational trauma. My client base consists largely of the LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent community age ranging from 12-60+. Ask about my process group Healing your System from Narcissistic Cycles of Abuse; A Journey Back to Self.
***** A genuine, empathic, and caring relationship is at the heart of meaningful and helpful psychotherapy.
We will work collaboratively to identify emotional issues, strengths, and goals. I practice a relationship-based approach to psychotherapy in which we will pay special attention to how you relate to yourself and others. I draw on those psychodynamic, cognitive, and behavioral techniques and interventions that best meet your needs.
***** A genuine, empathic, and caring relationship is at the heart of meaningful and helpful psychotherapy.
We will work collaboratively to identify emotional issues, strengths, and goals. I practice a relationship-based approach to psychotherapy in which we will pay special attention to how you relate to yourself and others. I draw on those psychodynamic, cognitive, and behavioral techniques and interventions that best meet your needs.
Living is complex, and we can find ourselves caught in patterns of overwhelm, stuckness, shutdown, or disconnection from ourselves and those we love. We may be navigating stress, trauma (personal or intergenerational), chronic illness, neurodivergence, parenting a neurodivergent child, or layered identities shaped by immigration, sexuality, and systemic oppression.
Whether feeling apprehensive, curious, or ready for support, we may long for a therapeutic space where the mind and body can soften—where we are met with compassion, witnessed without judgment, and supported in exploring change at our own pace.
Living is complex, and we can find ourselves caught in patterns of overwhelm, stuckness, shutdown, or disconnection from ourselves and those we love. We may be navigating stress, trauma (personal or intergenerational), chronic illness, neurodivergence, parenting a neurodivergent child, or layered identities shaped by immigration, sexuality, and systemic oppression.
Whether feeling apprehensive, curious, or ready for support, we may long for a therapeutic space where the mind and body can soften—where we are met with compassion, witnessed without judgment, and supported in exploring change at our own pace.
Eli Alexander Keller
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
At my therapeutic practice, I extend a warm invitation to individuals, couples, and families of all kinds.
Your journey is uniquely yours, and I am here to support you every step of the way. Through our work together, my aim is not only to help you navigate through challenges but to empower you to thrive. Together, we will cultivate resilience, heal from past wounds, and pave the way for a future of fulfillment and authenticity.
At my therapeutic practice, I extend a warm invitation to individuals, couples, and families of all kinds.
Your journey is uniquely yours, and I am here to support you every step of the way. Through our work together, my aim is not only to help you navigate through challenges but to empower you to thrive. Together, we will cultivate resilience, heal from past wounds, and pave the way for a future of fulfillment and authenticity.
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