Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Oakland, CA
Hi, I’m Alli, a trauma-informed relational therapist, specialized in working with couples, parents, parent-child, siblings, and individuals. You may be seeking effective communication and conflict management in your relationships. You desire to build trust and connection, enhance your relational intelligence, and cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself and others. Perhaps you're navigating challenging moods such as anxiety, depression and loneliness, or you're dealing with recurring problems that keep you feeling stuck. You recognize these experiences are deeply intertwined with the quality of your relationships and life.
Hi, I’m Alli, a trauma-informed relational therapist, specialized in working with couples, parents, parent-child, siblings, and individuals. You may be seeking effective communication and conflict management in your relationships. You desire to build trust and connection, enhance your relational intelligence, and cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself and others. Perhaps you're navigating challenging moods such as anxiety, depression and loneliness, or you're dealing with recurring problems that keep you feeling stuck. You recognize these experiences are deeply intertwined with the quality of your relationships and life.
Andrés Salerno
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
5 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94609
Waitlist for new clients
I am a bilingual relationship specialist and work with couples to help resolve conflict and restore connection. My clients would describe me as warm, non-judgmental, and sincere. I am also direct, and strive to find a balance between nurturing my clients and challenging them to grow. Every situation is unique, and I utilize my own blend of evidence-based techniques to personalize my approach and help you reach your goals. I am trauma-informed and diversity-affirming, and work with high-conflict, poor communication, infidelity, non-monogamy, premarital & more. I am a native Spanish speaker & offer therapy in both English and Spanish.
I am a bilingual relationship specialist and work with couples to help resolve conflict and restore connection. My clients would describe me as warm, non-judgmental, and sincere. I am also direct, and strive to find a balance between nurturing my clients and challenging them to grow. Every situation is unique, and I utilize my own blend of evidence-based techniques to personalize my approach and help you reach your goals. I am trauma-informed and diversity-affirming, and work with high-conflict, poor communication, infidelity, non-monogamy, premarital & more. I am a native Spanish speaker & offer therapy in both English and Spanish.
The therapeutic approaches I utilize include and are not limited to Psychodynamic, DBT, CBT, client-centered, and Solution-Focused.
I enjoy helping clients process the past with a psychodynamic approach or discuss what their current challenges are with a CBT and DBT approach. Rest assured, all of my actions are client-centered. I also enjoy working with adults, adding adults and caregivers. I enjoy working with individuals 16-90.
The therapeutic approaches I utilize include and are not limited to Psychodynamic, DBT, CBT, client-centered, and Solution-Focused.
I enjoy helping clients process the past with a psychodynamic approach or discuss what their current challenges are with a CBT and DBT approach. Rest assured, all of my actions are client-centered. I also enjoy working with adults, adding adults and caregivers. I enjoy working with individuals 16-90.
Octave is a modern practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. We partner with you to develop personalized plans that can include individual, couples, and family therapy to best suit your needs. Grounded in science, our approach enables you to experience profound change that is just as measurable as it is meaningful. Learn more at www.findoctave.com
Octave is a modern practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. We partner with you to develop personalized plans that can include individual, couples, and family therapy to best suit your needs. Grounded in science, our approach enables you to experience profound change that is just as measurable as it is meaningful. Learn more at www.findoctave.com
Helping people when they are in crisis is my passion. I specialize in emergency and acute mental health evaluation and consultation. I am currently accepting patients for brief intervention services only, including: crisis evaluation and acute treatment planning; urgent clinical diagnostic evaluation and consultation; and, private disability evaluations.
Helping people when they are in crisis is my passion. I specialize in emergency and acute mental health evaluation and consultation. I am currently accepting patients for brief intervention services only, including: crisis evaluation and acute treatment planning; urgent clinical diagnostic evaluation and consultation; and, private disability evaluations.
As a psychotherapist with over 10 years of counseling experience in the Bay Area I have come to appreciate the importance of humor and honesty in developing a therapeutic relationship that encourages positive life changes. I work hard to develop a comfortable and safe space for my clients to identify and address barriers to progress in their personal and professional lives. When we are honest with ourselves, I think we so often find that our most ardent critic and obstacle to living a fulfilling and happy life is ourselves.
As a psychotherapist with over 10 years of counseling experience in the Bay Area I have come to appreciate the importance of humor and honesty in developing a therapeutic relationship that encourages positive life changes. I work hard to develop a comfortable and safe space for my clients to identify and address barriers to progress in their personal and professional lives. When we are honest with ourselves, I think we so often find that our most ardent critic and obstacle to living a fulfilling and happy life is ourselves.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. I know how overwhelming life can feel, and I hope to offer a warm, supportive space where you can feel understood and empowered.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. I know how overwhelming life can feel, and I hope to offer a warm, supportive space where you can feel understood and empowered.
I have extensive experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Strengths Based approaches.
Do you feel stressed, worried, lost? Are you fighting all the time with your partner and feeling stuck? Feel like you have to be somebody else? If these sound true to you, I want you to know that in our society, we don’t talk about it very much, but what you are experiencing is normal.
I have extensive experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Strengths Based approaches.
Do you feel stressed, worried, lost? Are you fighting all the time with your partner and feeling stuck? Feel like you have to be somebody else? If these sound true to you, I want you to know that in our society, we don’t talk about it very much, but what you are experiencing is normal.
As an Integrative Psychotherapist, I base my approach from the relational work of Psychodynamic Therapy and integrate forms of Attachment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness Practices, Parts Work, Addiction and Trauma work - all based in Social Justice.
I love working with any individual who feels that change is needed in their lives - change within their thinking/behavioral/relationship/belief patterns. Our work connects with where you are now, and what you need most to deepen your relationship with yourself to help reveal what's working for you and where evolution is possible.
As an Integrative Psychotherapist, I base my approach from the relational work of Psychodynamic Therapy and integrate forms of Attachment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness Practices, Parts Work, Addiction and Trauma work - all based in Social Justice.
I love working with any individual who feels that change is needed in their lives - change within their thinking/behavioral/relationship/belief patterns. Our work connects with where you are now, and what you need most to deepen your relationship with yourself to help reveal what's working for you and where evolution is possible.
Finding a therapist in Oakland is overwhelming. So here's what I'm all about: truly connecting with you, helping you feel seen and understood, validating your concerns, providing a nonjudgmental space to process thoughts, and teaching new, productive ways to deal with problems and unhelpful behaviors.
Sometimes it's hard to even name what your problems are. I help you get clarity by asking thoughtful questions and digging deep to unpack difficult feelings. We will talk about things that are bothering you and explore new ways of approaching them. I really get to know you to help you feel supported and empowered to make changes.
Finding a therapist in Oakland is overwhelming. So here's what I'm all about: truly connecting with you, helping you feel seen and understood, validating your concerns, providing a nonjudgmental space to process thoughts, and teaching new, productive ways to deal with problems and unhelpful behaviors.
Sometimes it's hard to even name what your problems are. I help you get clarity by asking thoughtful questions and digging deep to unpack difficult feelings. We will talk about things that are bothering you and explore new ways of approaching them. I really get to know you to help you feel supported and empowered to make changes.
Hi there, I'm Alicia! It takes courage to reach out for support, and I would be honored to walk alongside you in this process. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clarity. I focus on creating a safe, supportive space where you can build healthier relationships, improve communication, and find balance. If you’re ready to take the next step toward healing and growth, I’d love to connect and see how we can work together.
Hi there, I'm Alicia! It takes courage to reach out for support, and I would be honored to walk alongside you in this process. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clarity. I focus on creating a safe, supportive space where you can build healthier relationships, improve communication, and find balance. If you’re ready to take the next step toward healing and growth, I’d love to connect and see how we can work together.
My clinical approach integrates psychodynamic psychotherapy with trauma-informed, evidenced-based practices (CBT, DBT, ACT, MI), focusing on the therapeutic relationship and the client’s inherent strengths as sources of change.
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.
My clinical approach integrates psychodynamic psychotherapy with trauma-informed, evidenced-based practices (CBT, DBT, ACT, MI), focusing on the therapeutic relationship and the client’s inherent strengths as sources of change.
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.
Roshan Segatol-Islami
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Everything you need to become the best version of you is already within you. As humans, we get stuck in patterns, narratives, and behaviors that once proved useful only to find that they've now become sources of pain and obstacles to living happy authentic lives. Lucky for us, humans are intrinsic healers, and with the right environment, our individual and collective healing knows no bounds.
Everything you need to become the best version of you is already within you. As humans, we get stuck in patterns, narratives, and behaviors that once proved useful only to find that they've now become sources of pain and obstacles to living happy authentic lives. Lucky for us, humans are intrinsic healers, and with the right environment, our individual and collective healing knows no bounds.
Bienvenido/Welcome! I am a bilingual/bicultural Spanish-speaking therapist located in the East Bay area of California. I have been working with children, teens, and adults of color struggling with an array of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship satisfaction, life purpose, trauma, postpartum depression, and spirituality, related to life transitions, family stress, trauma, and grief. Although my work has focused on the unique needs of minorities and underrepresented individuals, being a member of that community is certainly not a requirement for your personal development.
Bienvenido/Welcome! I am a bilingual/bicultural Spanish-speaking therapist located in the East Bay area of California. I have been working with children, teens, and adults of color struggling with an array of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship satisfaction, life purpose, trauma, postpartum depression, and spirituality, related to life transitions, family stress, trauma, and grief. Although my work has focused on the unique needs of minorities and underrepresented individuals, being a member of that community is certainly not a requirement for your personal development.
My approach combines elements of short-term behavioral therapies ( DBT and CBT) with psychodynamic techniques to address problematic behaviors to achieve lasting change.
I help my clients to identify a specific set of coping skills in order to empower them to make desired changes. Once a new behavior pattern is learned and internalized, we turn our attention to finding an explanation for why old behavior patterns developed and how they served the individual.
My approach combines elements of short-term behavioral therapies ( DBT and CBT) with psychodynamic techniques to address problematic behaviors to achieve lasting change.
I help my clients to identify a specific set of coping skills in order to empower them to make desired changes. Once a new behavior pattern is learned and internalized, we turn our attention to finding an explanation for why old behavior patterns developed and how they served the individual.
I specialize in helping people with depression, anxiety, and past trauma. There are many people that try to sell a cure all or a quick fix for mental health and happiness. As a therapist, it's my mission to avoid gimmicks and rely on proven and well established methods for change. True self-care is not simply salt baths and distractions, but building a life that you don't regularly need to escape from in the first place. I enjoy working with people who want to get closer to the truth of who they are, wish to learn how to set boundaries with ongoing worry, reflect on relationships, and who crave authentic and meaningful change.
I specialize in helping people with depression, anxiety, and past trauma. There are many people that try to sell a cure all or a quick fix for mental health and happiness. As a therapist, it's my mission to avoid gimmicks and rely on proven and well established methods for change. True self-care is not simply salt baths and distractions, but building a life that you don't regularly need to escape from in the first place. I enjoy working with people who want to get closer to the truth of who they are, wish to learn how to set boundaries with ongoing worry, reflect on relationships, and who crave authentic and meaningful change.
2/ DBT to improve self awareness, managing emotions and interpersonal interactions.
I help couples shift out of stuck patterns and communicate differently, so they can feel more connected and fulfilled in their lives. I also support individuals in getting unstuck with their own patterns of frustration, anxiety, and self-criticism/doubt. I'm not your typical therapist. I spent a decade in tech helping leaders and teams set bold goals and actually achieve them. I bring that same rigor, drive, and curiosity to my work with clients—paired with empathy and evidence-based practices that support lasting change.
2/ DBT to improve self awareness, managing emotions and interpersonal interactions.
I help couples shift out of stuck patterns and communicate differently, so they can feel more connected and fulfilled in their lives. I also support individuals in getting unstuck with their own patterns of frustration, anxiety, and self-criticism/doubt. I'm not your typical therapist. I spent a decade in tech helping leaders and teams set bold goals and actually achieve them. I bring that same rigor, drive, and curiosity to my work with clients—paired with empathy and evidence-based practices that support lasting change.
I draw from cognitive reframing and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), including skills such as emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.
My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal conflict, cultural and intersectional identity concerns, anger management, and mood disorders. I welcome individuals who are striving to become the best version of themselves, seeking support in managing symptoms, or simply interested in personal growth. An initial evaluation session can help us determine whether I’m the right fit for your needs.
I draw from cognitive reframing and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), including skills such as emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.
My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal conflict, cultural and intersectional identity concerns, anger management, and mood disorders. I welcome individuals who are striving to become the best version of themselves, seeking support in managing symptoms, or simply interested in personal growth. An initial evaluation session can help us determine whether I’m the right fit for your needs.
I blend familiar therapeutic approaches such as CBT, DBT, and Narrative Therapy to support healing during your personal development journey.
When the world feels like it's imploding, how do you stay grounded? Does life and its challenges feel like they're never ending? Do you feel like what you are doing is not enough, or wish you could be doing more?
In my practice, I work from a decolonizing, anti capitalist lens, actively acknowledging and dismantling systems of oppression while examining their impacts on your mental health and wellbeing.
I blend familiar therapeutic approaches such as CBT, DBT, and Narrative Therapy to support healing during your personal development journey.
When the world feels like it's imploding, how do you stay grounded? Does life and its challenges feel like they're never ending? Do you feel like what you are doing is not enough, or wish you could be doing more?
In my practice, I work from a decolonizing, anti capitalist lens, actively acknowledging and dismantling systems of oppression while examining their impacts on your mental health and wellbeing.
Are you feeling alone, unheard, or stuck? Are you experiencing anxiety, fatigue, and excessive worrying that impact your relationships and career? I’m glad you’re taking the time to notice these changes and to invest in yourself to become a better version of yourself. In sessions, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify ways to incorporate positive changes for your negative thought patterns. Thus, you will learn to become better equipped in maintaining your personal or professional goals. I am committed to helping my clients decrease anxiety and manage healthy relationships.
Are you feeling alone, unheard, or stuck? Are you experiencing anxiety, fatigue, and excessive worrying that impact your relationships and career? I’m glad you’re taking the time to notice these changes and to invest in yourself to become a better version of yourself. In sessions, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify ways to incorporate positive changes for your negative thought patterns. Thus, you will learn to become better equipped in maintaining your personal or professional goals. I am committed to helping my clients decrease anxiety and manage healthy relationships.
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.