Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Oakland, CA
Have you landed here feeling lost, overwhelmed, and alone? Maybe you are navigating relationships, life transitions, grief/loss, struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma? I am here to help. It was through my own personal experience of crisis in my 20's, aided by my observant nature and insatiable curiosity about the human condition, the lead me to pursue the path of a psychotherapist.
Have you landed here feeling lost, overwhelmed, and alone? Maybe you are navigating relationships, life transitions, grief/loss, struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma? I am here to help. It was through my own personal experience of crisis in my 20's, aided by my observant nature and insatiable curiosity about the human condition, the lead me to pursue the path of a psychotherapist.

Patricia Banchik Rothschild
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CMHIMP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94609
Waitlist for new clients
My experience comes from 31 years of helping children, adults, couples and families in both Community Mental Health and Private Practice. My approach is eclectic and tailored to each individual's needs to facilitate healing and growth. Through my years of experience I have witnessed over and over again people coming into therapy with great pain, discomfort and despair but with time, (sometimes within a very short time) their symptoms diminish and a whole new person emerges. Crisis times can be extremely painful and distressful but they can also be opportunities for growth and healing through therapy.
My experience comes from 31 years of helping children, adults, couples and families in both Community Mental Health and Private Practice. My approach is eclectic and tailored to each individual's needs to facilitate healing and growth. Through my years of experience I have witnessed over and over again people coming into therapy with great pain, discomfort and despair but with time, (sometimes within a very short time) their symptoms diminish and a whole new person emerges. Crisis times can be extremely painful and distressful but they can also be opportunities for growth and healing through therapy.

Whether you’re seeking to deepen your understanding of yourself, or you're going through an especially challenging time, I celebrate you for taking the first step in seeking support. What might it be like to better understand how your past and your childhood shape your everyday life? I believe that in therapy we have the capacity to uncover, process, and heal from old wounds and improve how we relate to ourselves and our world. A respectful and trusting therapeutic relationship provides a safety and support that is unique from all other relationships in our lives. I can help you progress towards being the best version of yourself.
Whether you’re seeking to deepen your understanding of yourself, or you're going through an especially challenging time, I celebrate you for taking the first step in seeking support. What might it be like to better understand how your past and your childhood shape your everyday life? I believe that in therapy we have the capacity to uncover, process, and heal from old wounds and improve how we relate to ourselves and our world. A respectful and trusting therapeutic relationship provides a safety and support that is unique from all other relationships in our lives. I can help you progress towards being the best version of yourself.

I am a bilingual (English and Spanish-speaking) licensed clinical psychologist who provides psychotherapy services to adults, children, adolescents families. I support clients in fostering resilience and in building more meaningful, connected relationships. In therapy, I take a supportive, curious, nonjudgemental stance. My clients struggle with issues related to depression, anxiety, loss, adoption, psychological trauma, childhood development, parenting, and everyday stressors.
I am a bilingual (English and Spanish-speaking) licensed clinical psychologist who provides psychotherapy services to adults, children, adolescents families. I support clients in fostering resilience and in building more meaningful, connected relationships. In therapy, I take a supportive, curious, nonjudgemental stance. My clients struggle with issues related to depression, anxiety, loss, adoption, psychological trauma, childhood development, parenting, and everyday stressors.

I collaboratively work with individuals and couples using evidence-based practices to explore the presence of stressors, navigate through challenges, learn safe and productive coping, and build stronger problem-solving skills to alleviate suffering and enjoy healthy relationships. I'm honored to be part of an individual's healing and growing path. I've been in this field for over 25 years in inpatient and outpatient settings working with all ages and different ethno-racial backgrounds. I'm glad you're searching, and hope you will find your match as that is the most important factor in your healing journey.
I collaboratively work with individuals and couples using evidence-based practices to explore the presence of stressors, navigate through challenges, learn safe and productive coping, and build stronger problem-solving skills to alleviate suffering and enjoy healthy relationships. I'm honored to be part of an individual's healing and growing path. I've been in this field for over 25 years in inpatient and outpatient settings working with all ages and different ethno-racial backgrounds. I'm glad you're searching, and hope you will find your match as that is the most important factor in your healing journey.

Do you have trouble with anxiety, depression, and relationship/family issues due to trauma? Past experiences can create imprints onto your brain that activate your fight/flight responses whenever your emotions feel dysregulated, but life without the constant feeling of being on edge is possible. Those traumatic memories don’t have to permanently influence who you are meant to be. Through therapy, you will gain control of your feelings/thoughts and your response to everyday life hurdles. Healing from trauma can create healthier beliefs about yourself and your relationships along with sustainable changes.
Do you have trouble with anxiety, depression, and relationship/family issues due to trauma? Past experiences can create imprints onto your brain that activate your fight/flight responses whenever your emotions feel dysregulated, but life without the constant feeling of being on edge is possible. Those traumatic memories don’t have to permanently influence who you are meant to be. Through therapy, you will gain control of your feelings/thoughts and your response to everyday life hurdles. Healing from trauma can create healthier beliefs about yourself and your relationships along with sustainable changes.

As a therapist, I am passionate about providing space for my clients to explore the full range of their experiences and to find more satisfaction, authenticity, and connection in their lives. I tend to see the majority of behaviors and patterns that cause distress as creative ways we have learned to cope with life experiences, cultural and familial legacies, relationships, and social influences. My goal is to join with you to create a space of empathy, curiosity, and safety that is adaptive to your unique needs, helps you uncover the wisdom behind your distress, and encourages you in making the changes you seek to make.
As a therapist, I am passionate about providing space for my clients to explore the full range of their experiences and to find more satisfaction, authenticity, and connection in their lives. I tend to see the majority of behaviors and patterns that cause distress as creative ways we have learned to cope with life experiences, cultural and familial legacies, relationships, and social influences. My goal is to join with you to create a space of empathy, curiosity, and safety that is adaptive to your unique needs, helps you uncover the wisdom behind your distress, and encourages you in making the changes you seek to make.

For as long as I can remember I have found interest in helping others in all aspects of life. To help others find the path to a healthy and happy lifestyle. I enjoy healing hearts and finding steps to recovery. Therapy is seen in all sorts of approaches provided by all sorts of therapists which make us unique to each and every individual. I find myself learning to mold into the needs of individual patients and experiencing the different needs of different communities, families, and individuals.
For as long as I can remember I have found interest in helping others in all aspects of life. To help others find the path to a healthy and happy lifestyle. I enjoy healing hearts and finding steps to recovery. Therapy is seen in all sorts of approaches provided by all sorts of therapists which make us unique to each and every individual. I find myself learning to mold into the needs of individual patients and experiencing the different needs of different communities, families, and individuals.

Trauma takes many forms; often in the guise of unprocessed grief and loss. Loss of employment, financial insecurity, divorce, separation, domestic violence and abuse; all must be mourned. We become stuck; often not understanding our own reactions to people, places and things. Our partners, children, colleagues and superiors can appear to feel unfairly entitled to what we have to offer. Our ability to tolerate distress is limited.
Trauma takes many forms; often in the guise of unprocessed grief and loss. Loss of employment, financial insecurity, divorce, separation, domestic violence and abuse; all must be mourned. We become stuck; often not understanding our own reactions to people, places and things. Our partners, children, colleagues and superiors can appear to feel unfairly entitled to what we have to offer. Our ability to tolerate distress is limited.

Octave - Oakland Clinic
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94612
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

Brittnay Nichele Stevens
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
You are here! The first step is often the hardest step. In Black and Brown communities seeking mental health treatment is taboo. Stigmas attached to therapy are REAL! Let's work on building a better understanding of what it truly means to be healthy. Feeling lost, stuck or confused? Having trouble communicating your needs? Finding it hard to set healthy boundaries? Need help setting goals? Suffering from anxiety and depression? In constant state of turmoil? These are all normal feelings. Internal struggles rooted in our childhoods show up as chaos in adulthood. It is okay to work on YOU! I can help.
You are here! The first step is often the hardest step. In Black and Brown communities seeking mental health treatment is taboo. Stigmas attached to therapy are REAL! Let's work on building a better understanding of what it truly means to be healthy. Feeling lost, stuck or confused? Having trouble communicating your needs? Finding it hard to set healthy boundaries? Need help setting goals? Suffering from anxiety and depression? In constant state of turmoil? These are all normal feelings. Internal struggles rooted in our childhoods show up as chaos in adulthood. It is okay to work on YOU! I can help.
Meet Our Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists

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.

Alexandra Lascano-Rusu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in working with high anxiety clients who wish to break people-pleasing patterns. I'm passionate about demystifying therapy and empowering clients to understand their underlying issues in order to transform from the root up. I aim to bridge the gap between sessions and help form a clear path for my clients' progress. My therapeutic approach is both nurturing and structured: I listen and offer support just as much as I offer appropriate challenges. If you are feeling eager to understand yourself, to see yourself fully, and to practice self-compassion while changing harmful behaviors/thoughts, we're likely a good fit.
I specialize in working with high anxiety clients who wish to break people-pleasing patterns. I'm passionate about demystifying therapy and empowering clients to understand their underlying issues in order to transform from the root up. I aim to bridge the gap between sessions and help form a clear path for my clients' progress. My therapeutic approach is both nurturing and structured: I listen and offer support just as much as I offer appropriate challenges. If you are feeling eager to understand yourself, to see yourself fully, and to practice self-compassion while changing harmful behaviors/thoughts, we're likely a good fit.

I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC 14929) working in California. Welcome to a place where "you" are at the heart of healing, and where “holding space” is at the core of my practice with no judgment and filled with support. I feel passionate about working with adolescents and young adults by tackling internal and external challenges we will together accomplish your goals. My goal is to not only make you feel well and be well but to help find your inner strength, and thrive in all aspects of life while embracing the journey with confidence and resilience.
I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC 14929) working in California. Welcome to a place where "you" are at the heart of healing, and where “holding space” is at the core of my practice with no judgment and filled with support. I feel passionate about working with adolescents and young adults by tackling internal and external challenges we will together accomplish your goals. My goal is to not only make you feel well and be well but to help find your inner strength, and thrive in all aspects of life while embracing the journey with confidence and resilience.

Trauma, anxiety, and addiction can make you feel stuck. The most important step towards healing is to address the unresolved emotion inside you. Healing requires feelings. Acceptance slowly dissolves pain. When we function from the fear and scarring of our trauma, the cycles continue until we learn how to transmute that energy into love. I apply a Holistic approach that integrates physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual forms of well-being, addressing the “whole” self. Through a holistic framework tailored to your unique needs, the goal is to support you develop a deeper understanding of the self on all these levels.
Trauma, anxiety, and addiction can make you feel stuck. The most important step towards healing is to address the unresolved emotion inside you. Healing requires feelings. Acceptance slowly dissolves pain. When we function from the fear and scarring of our trauma, the cycles continue until we learn how to transmute that energy into love. I apply a Holistic approach that integrates physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual forms of well-being, addressing the “whole” self. Through a holistic framework tailored to your unique needs, the goal is to support you develop a deeper understanding of the self on all these levels.

I work with individuals, couples, and families to guide them to achieve more satisfying, meaningful relationships and social adjustment. I believe therapy is a collaborative, creative process to unveil hidden strengths and courage to motivate change and create new experiences in your life. Creating a therapeutic relationship that feels safe and trusting enough to take personal and emotional risks is important. Through an eclectic approach best suited for my client, I have had success treating a wide range of issues including: anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, past trauma, and grief/loss.
I work with individuals, couples, and families to guide them to achieve more satisfying, meaningful relationships and social adjustment. I believe therapy is a collaborative, creative process to unveil hidden strengths and courage to motivate change and create new experiences in your life. Creating a therapeutic relationship that feels safe and trusting enough to take personal and emotional risks is important. Through an eclectic approach best suited for my client, I have had success treating a wide range of issues including: anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, past trauma, and grief/loss.

I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. This includes treatment for substance use disorders using a harm-reduction model, mental health disorders, dual-diagnosis, severe mental illness, Native American populations, and court-dependent youth. My passion is for people, and believe we all have an intrinsic desire to move toward health and happiness.
I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. This includes treatment for substance use disorders using a harm-reduction model, mental health disorders, dual-diagnosis, severe mental illness, Native American populations, and court-dependent youth. My passion is for people, and believe we all have an intrinsic desire to move toward health and happiness.

I’m excited to meet you! Therapy is a relationship. I believe in empowering my clients and helping them to take a collaborative role in their mental health care. Listening and getting to know you is crucial. I work with Black clients, LGBTQIA+ clients as well as clients from diverse backgrounds and use my training and understanding of human development to inform my therapeutic work and help my clients identify and understand their challenges so they can set meaningful goals. I work from an integrative perspective that incorporates diverse evidence based practices.
I’m excited to meet you! Therapy is a relationship. I believe in empowering my clients and helping them to take a collaborative role in their mental health care. Listening and getting to know you is crucial. I work with Black clients, LGBTQIA+ clients as well as clients from diverse backgrounds and use my training and understanding of human development to inform my therapeutic work and help my clients identify and understand their challenges so they can set meaningful goals. I work from an integrative perspective that incorporates diverse evidence based practices.

Are you a parent, perfectionist, educator, tech worker, health care provider, creative, anime-loving, or maybe somewhere in between? Maybe you're a musician, novelist, a lawyer, a hooligan-turned-activist, or somewhere outside of these roles? Whatever your career/job/life title may be, I LOVE working with people who are, or aspiring to be: generational cycle breakers, healing attachment wounds, or seeking contentment, peace, and better alignment with one's values!
Are you a parent, perfectionist, educator, tech worker, health care provider, creative, anime-loving, or maybe somewhere in between? Maybe you're a musician, novelist, a lawyer, a hooligan-turned-activist, or somewhere outside of these roles? Whatever your career/job/life title may be, I LOVE working with people who are, or aspiring to be: generational cycle breakers, healing attachment wounds, or seeking contentment, peace, and better alignment with one's values!

As a Professional BIPOC woman, you are navigating unique challenges in the workplace and in your personal life. Whether it is Corporate America or other professional settings, you're dealing with workplace micro-aggressions, feelings of imposter syndrome, overwork and the push and pull of personal and professional roles and choices.
You may also be affected by complex post traumatic stress disorder, racialized or intergenerational trauma as you try to find balance in your life. Challenges such as anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder or interpersonal conflicts may emerge as symptoms of deeper issues that need to be healed
As a Professional BIPOC woman, you are navigating unique challenges in the workplace and in your personal life. Whether it is Corporate America or other professional settings, you're dealing with workplace micro-aggressions, feelings of imposter syndrome, overwork and the push and pull of personal and professional roles and choices.
You may also be affected by complex post traumatic stress disorder, racialized or intergenerational trauma as you try to find balance in your life. Challenges such as anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder or interpersonal conflicts may emerge as symptoms of deeper issues that need to be healed
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