Therapists in Oakland, CA
Shenae Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94619
I have experience treating issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorders, bipolar, personality disorders, interpersonal violence, grief and loss, culture, cultural and systemic oppression, family or origin, and life purpose.
I am client-centered, compassionate, empathetic, hopeful and believe we all need help and support during life. I believe it's important to have a working and collaborative professional therapeutic relationship.
I have experience treating issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorders, bipolar, personality disorders, interpersonal violence, grief and loss, culture, cultural and systemic oppression, family or origin, and life purpose.
I am client-centered, compassionate, empathetic, hopeful and believe we all need help and support during life. I believe it's important to have a working and collaborative professional therapeutic relationship.
Rebecca Kerr McWhorter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94621
Hi there, I'm Rebecca McWhorter, LCSW has experience with all age groups within many multicultural settings. I start with where the patient is should they be suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, and/or grief. My practice focus in on patient care. Patients typically enter therapy due to something that is having a negative impact on their quality of life. I assist them in identifying the root causes or behavior that are preventing them from living their best life. I utilize many different approaches to healing. I prefer to letting the patient vocalize their needs rather than tailor a patient to a plan.
Hi there, I'm Rebecca McWhorter, LCSW has experience with all age groups within many multicultural settings. I start with where the patient is should they be suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, and/or grief. My practice focus in on patient care. Patients typically enter therapy due to something that is having a negative impact on their quality of life. I assist them in identifying the root causes or behavior that are preventing them from living their best life. I utilize many different approaches to healing. I prefer to letting the patient vocalize their needs rather than tailor a patient to a plan.
Angie Pelletier -Juarez
Psychologist, CP
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94601
I specialize in treating individuals from diverse backgrounds who struggle with mental health issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, and domestic or intimate partner violence.
Dr. PJ, also known as Dr. Angie Pelletier, is a clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience. She applies a holistic methodology that takes into account mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual considerations to help people gain a better understanding of themselves. Her focus areas include trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, intimate partner violence (IPV)/Domestic Violence (DV) victims, life and career transitions, and relationship issues, among others. Dr. PJ stresses the importance of identifying personal strengths and cultivating coping strategies to meet life's challenges.
I specialize in treating individuals from diverse backgrounds who struggle with mental health issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, and domestic or intimate partner violence.
Dr. PJ, also known as Dr. Angie Pelletier, is a clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience. She applies a holistic methodology that takes into account mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual considerations to help people gain a better understanding of themselves. Her focus areas include trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, intimate partner violence (IPV)/Domestic Violence (DV) victims, life and career transitions, and relationship issues, among others. Dr. PJ stresses the importance of identifying personal strengths and cultivating coping strategies to meet life's challenges.
Tamara Hagy-Lopez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94605
I feel comfortable working with are depression, women's life challenges, life transitions, mid-life problems, interpersonal issues, PTSD, trauma, anxiety, parenting, mood disorders, anger management, blended families, adoption, and underserved population.
Tamara Hagy-Lopez is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, parents, adults, and families in a variety of clinical and school settings. Tamara's focus is on building a safe and validating environment that allows families and individuals to increase self-awareness and helps them create a narrative that supports their growth.
I feel comfortable working with are depression, women's life challenges, life transitions, mid-life problems, interpersonal issues, PTSD, trauma, anxiety, parenting, mood disorders, anger management, blended families, adoption, and underserved population.
Tamara Hagy-Lopez is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, parents, adults, and families in a variety of clinical and school settings. Tamara's focus is on building a safe and validating environment that allows families and individuals to increase self-awareness and helps them create a narrative that supports their growth.
Jenny Turner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94601
I initially became a social worker to help the elderly population. Through graduate school, I have found a love for both medical social work as well as working in behavioral and mental health.
I initially became a social worker to help the elderly population. Through graduate school, I have found a love for both medical social work as well as working in behavioral and mental health.
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Vicki Matthews
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Alameda, CA 94501
I've primarily treated children and teens struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and self-care issues.
Hello, my name is Vicki Matthews and, I am an M.A. LPCC dual licensed in CA and NM. I focus on guiding my child, teen, and adult clients to be their own agents of change, catering to their needs, and meeting my clients where they are at in life. I focus on realistic and attainable goals working together with my clients to achieve therapeutic wellness, towards improving their daily functioning. My goal is to be a part of the curative process for all my clients.
I've primarily treated children and teens struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and self-care issues.
Hello, my name is Vicki Matthews and, I am an M.A. LPCC dual licensed in CA and NM. I focus on guiding my child, teen, and adult clients to be their own agents of change, catering to their needs, and meeting my clients where they are at in life. I focus on realistic and attainable goals working together with my clients to achieve therapeutic wellness, towards improving their daily functioning. My goal is to be a part of the curative process for all my clients.
Alexandra Duran
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Leandro, CA 94577
Hello, my name Is Alexandra (Ali) Duran, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Fresno, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I help adolescents and adults who struggle with depression and anxiety learn to regulate their challenging emotions, develop new life skills, process their history of trauma/loss, and find joy and meaning in life. I also help couples strengthen their bond with one another, improve their overall communication, and explore their joint needs, responsibilities, and dreams/goals for the future.
Hello, my name Is Alexandra (Ali) Duran, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Fresno, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I help adolescents and adults who struggle with depression and anxiety learn to regulate their challenging emotions, develop new life skills, process their history of trauma/loss, and find joy and meaning in life. I also help couples strengthen their bond with one another, improve their overall communication, and explore their joint needs, responsibilities, and dreams/goals for the future.
Melissa Craven
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94124
Are overwhelming emotions and self-criticism holding you back from life goals? I'd like to help you see beyond this difficult moment- I'd love to help you enjoy your life more. I'm Melissa Craven, licensed MFT (52019) with an emphasis in Expressive Arts Therapy and over fifteen years experience helping clients like you build skills to creatively cope with stress and overwhelming moods. Clients come to me at an impasse- when it's difficult to shake difficult moods and work through life stressors. Prevailing issues may include anxiety, depression, sleep problems, relationship conflict, and loss of purpose.
Are overwhelming emotions and self-criticism holding you back from life goals? I'd like to help you see beyond this difficult moment- I'd love to help you enjoy your life more. I'm Melissa Craven, licensed MFT (52019) with an emphasis in Expressive Arts Therapy and over fifteen years experience helping clients like you build skills to creatively cope with stress and overwhelming moods. Clients come to me at an impasse- when it's difficult to shake difficult moods and work through life stressors. Prevailing issues may include anxiety, depression, sleep problems, relationship conflict, and loss of purpose.
The Mindful Lemon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Berkeley, CA 94704 (Online Only)
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Online Therapists
Kendra Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yuba City, CA 95991
Are you struggling to cope with depression, abuse or painful life events? Are the effects of life weighing you down? Are you trying to find the path to well-being and joy? My name is Kendra Davis and I am here to help you find that path. I believe in making every day in our lives count! Join me in an individual therapy experience that will help you regain excitement about your life.
Are you struggling to cope with depression, abuse or painful life events? Are the effects of life weighing you down? Are you trying to find the path to well-being and joy? My name is Kendra Davis and I am here to help you find that path. I believe in making every day in our lives count! Join me in an individual therapy experience that will help you regain excitement about your life.
Audrey Ramos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94804
I am most comfortable working with clients who are experiencing a moderate impairment in their functioning due to depression, anxiety, anger management issues, OCD traits or tendencies, distorted thought process, life crisis, life transitions and trauma survivors.
My name is Audrey Ramos and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. My approach is Strength Based, but also challenging. I am skilled in Seeking Safety, CBT techniques, Solution Focused and Motivational Interviewing. I enjoy establishing rapport with my clients and building on working, trusting, supportive environment to help my clients heal and grow. I practice reflective listening and help client's process difficult emotions to help them build empathy for themselves to move toward a place of progress, growth and an increase in overall functioning.
I am most comfortable working with clients who are experiencing a moderate impairment in their functioning due to depression, anxiety, anger management issues, OCD traits or tendencies, distorted thought process, life crisis, life transitions and trauma survivors.
My name is Audrey Ramos and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. My approach is Strength Based, but also challenging. I am skilled in Seeking Safety, CBT techniques, Solution Focused and Motivational Interviewing. I enjoy establishing rapport with my clients and building on working, trusting, supportive environment to help my clients heal and grow. I practice reflective listening and help client's process difficult emotions to help them build empathy for themselves to move toward a place of progress, growth and an increase in overall functioning.
Sierra Family Therapy Centers
LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95825
We are passionate and dedicated therapists from various backgrounds and theoretical orientations. We work with individuals, families, children and couples. Treating trauma, depression, anxiety and more. Many of us are trained in EMDR and brain spotting. We believe in removing barriers to treatment and therefore, take MediCal and sliding scale fee. Most of us are trained in brainspotting. This is a safe space for all.
We are passionate and dedicated therapists from various backgrounds and theoretical orientations. We work with individuals, families, children and couples. Treating trauma, depression, anxiety and more. Many of us are trained in EMDR and brain spotting. We believe in removing barriers to treatment and therefore, take MediCal and sliding scale fee. Most of us are trained in brainspotting. This is a safe space for all.
Rosa Carmona Gomez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hollister, CA 95023
have learned that my therapeutic methods are a good fit for adults and adolescents who are facing challenges with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and trauma.
Hi there, I'm Rosa! My name is Rosa Gomez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over five years of experience as a clinician. I work with adults, adolescents, and children. I specialize in depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and trauma. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused interventions when working with the clients in order to assist them in improving their symptoms so they can live their best lives.
have learned that my therapeutic methods are a good fit for adults and adolescents who are facing challenges with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and trauma.
Hi there, I'm Rosa! My name is Rosa Gomez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over five years of experience as a clinician. I work with adults, adolescents, and children. I specialize in depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and trauma. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused interventions when working with the clients in order to assist them in improving their symptoms so they can live their best lives.
Kristina Rim Bartek
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94117 (Online Only)
I have worked extensively with people who have endured traumatic and adverse life experiences, and those struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression and PTSD/stressor-related.
Every person has inherent creativity and a capacity to thrive. My role is to help connect you to your existing strengths and to help you try out new tools. When words are not enough, we can turn to more creative processes. Art therapy and EMDR are modalities that engage the body and mind, what we feel and think. Both modalities help us not only think differently, but also feel something new and healing.
I have worked extensively with people who have endured traumatic and adverse life experiences, and those struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression and PTSD/stressor-related.
Every person has inherent creativity and a capacity to thrive. My role is to help connect you to your existing strengths and to help you try out new tools. When words are not enough, we can turn to more creative processes. Art therapy and EMDR are modalities that engage the body and mind, what we feel and think. Both modalities help us not only think differently, but also feel something new and healing.
Jenise Caetana
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94043
My main focus is on helping adolescents, young adults, and others who suffer from stress, anxiety, depression, and difficulty with transitions.
Hi. My name is Jenise Caetana and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). My practice is based in Tulare, California with telehealth allowing me the opportunity to work with clients from all over California. I am focused on helping adolescents, young adults, and others who suffer from stress, anxiety, depression, and difficulty with transitions through the use of Client-Centered, Brief Solution-Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral therapies.
My main focus is on helping adolescents, young adults, and others who suffer from stress, anxiety, depression, and difficulty with transitions.
Hi. My name is Jenise Caetana and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). My practice is based in Tulare, California with telehealth allowing me the opportunity to work with clients from all over California. I am focused on helping adolescents, young adults, and others who suffer from stress, anxiety, depression, and difficulty with transitions through the use of Client-Centered, Brief Solution-Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral therapies.
Clare Lewis
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94121
Hi there, I'm Clare. I am a licensed psychologist who is passionate about helping clients overcome the daily struggles we all deal with in life, that are often related to ongoing issues. My goal is to assist with your personal growth and healing and to learn better techniques for coping. I am also a licensed physical therapist, so I believe in a holistic approach that incorporates mind and body. I typically work with adjustment disorders but also eating disorders, anxiety and depression, OCD, trauma, relationship issues/couples, childhood abuse, addiction of all kinds, and ADHD/ADD.
Hi there, I'm Clare. I am a licensed psychologist who is passionate about helping clients overcome the daily struggles we all deal with in life, that are often related to ongoing issues. My goal is to assist with your personal growth and healing and to learn better techniques for coping. I am also a licensed physical therapist, so I believe in a holistic approach that incorporates mind and body. I typically work with adjustment disorders but also eating disorders, anxiety and depression, OCD, trauma, relationship issues/couples, childhood abuse, addiction of all kinds, and ADHD/ADD.
Laura Melendez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95127
These stressors create depression, anxiety, and the inability of parents to help children navigate life.
My name is Laura Melendez and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) based in Carlsbad, CA, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with individuals, teens, and children/parenting. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness when working with anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, and parent coaching to help my clients meet their goals. Each individual is unique, therefore I get to know my client and based on their need I will match them with the best therapeutic approach. I frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness.
These stressors create depression, anxiety, and the inability of parents to help children navigate life.
My name is Laura Melendez and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) based in Carlsbad, CA, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with individuals, teens, and children/parenting. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness when working with anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, and parent coaching to help my clients meet their goals. Each individual is unique, therefore I get to know my client and based on their need I will match them with the best therapeutic approach. I frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness.
Alexandra Jackson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Vacaville, CA 95687
My name is Alexandra Jackson. My license is LCSW22763. I have worked in various settings and age 2 years old to 90 years old. Expertise is age-related issues, death and dying, multigenerational communication problems and issues related to living and honoring multi cultures within family and/or self, violence in family and community, refugee issues, trauma, communication skills, caregiver issues, anxiety, depression, and self. I work with children, adults, and the elderly who have depression and/or anxiety. Some clients have long-term depression/anxiety others are acute. I evaluate for previous trauma and risk assessment.
My name is Alexandra Jackson. My license is LCSW22763. I have worked in various settings and age 2 years old to 90 years old. Expertise is age-related issues, death and dying, multigenerational communication problems and issues related to living and honoring multi cultures within family and/or self, violence in family and community, refugee issues, trauma, communication skills, caregiver issues, anxiety, depression, and self. I work with children, adults, and the elderly who have depression and/or anxiety. Some clients have long-term depression/anxiety others are acute. I evaluate for previous trauma and risk assessment.
Claudia Perez
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
I am a clinical psychologist Claudia Alvarado Perez PsyD 11522 specializing in individual, family, and couples' therapy. In my 8 years of practice, my focus has been on relationship issues, trauma, and life-stage issues, in addition to general difficulties associated with depression and anxiety. I hold an advanced certification in EMDR. I work with all types of clients ranging from ages 4-80 and am lgbtq+ and people with different cultures. My range is from anxiety and depression to trauma and ADHD. I also do family and couples therapy.
I am a clinical psychologist Claudia Alvarado Perez PsyD 11522 specializing in individual, family, and couples' therapy. In my 8 years of practice, my focus has been on relationship issues, trauma, and life-stage issues, in addition to general difficulties associated with depression and anxiety. I hold an advanced certification in EMDR. I work with all types of clients ranging from ages 4-80 and am lgbtq+ and people with different cultures. My range is from anxiety and depression to trauma and ADHD. I also do family and couples therapy.
Jill Peeler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95032
I am passionate about helping people make positive changes in their lives. I will listen to you in a supportive manner and seek insight when you are challenged. I offer counseling services for individuals, couples, families, and teens. At times it can be hard to focus on daily living when we are challenged by emotional issues such as depression, grief, family matters, or personal troubles. I will help you work through your challenges by incorporating mindfulness and coping strategies to help deal with triggers.
I am passionate about helping people make positive changes in their lives. I will listen to you in a supportive manner and seek insight when you are challenged. I offer counseling services for individuals, couples, families, and teens. At times it can be hard to focus on daily living when we are challenged by emotional issues such as depression, grief, family matters, or personal troubles. I will help you work through your challenges by incorporating mindfulness and coping strategies to help deal with triggers.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.