Divorce Therapists in Oakland, CA
This is a difficult time for those of us with marginalized identities, and anxiety, depression, dissociation, and PTSD are expectable responses to a fucked up world.
I specialize in work with queer and trans folks, as well as poly and kinky communities. I believe that we can all deepen and improve our relationships with ourselves and with one another.
This is a difficult time for those of us with marginalized identities, and anxiety, depression, dissociation, and PTSD are expectable responses to a fucked up world.
I specialize in work with queer and trans folks, as well as poly and kinky communities. I believe that we can all deepen and improve our relationships with ourselves and with one another.
You want to feel confident, calmer and regain control of your life. You’re trying, but you’re stuck. You might be unable to move forward, feeling down, anxious … or struggling with relationships, or questioning your use of alcohol or drugs or other behaviors. Sometimes you feel so alone with all this, like no one wants to hear about it, or it’s just terribly uncomfortable to share. Somewhere inside you know there’s more to life. A place where you can feel more comfortable with yourself and in your relationships. My years of experience has shown me that change is not just possible, but that we are built for change and growth.
You want to feel confident, calmer and regain control of your life. You’re trying, but you’re stuck. You might be unable to move forward, feeling down, anxious … or struggling with relationships, or questioning your use of alcohol or drugs or other behaviors. Sometimes you feel so alone with all this, like no one wants to hear about it, or it’s just terribly uncomfortable to share. Somewhere inside you know there’s more to life. A place where you can feel more comfortable with yourself and in your relationships. My years of experience has shown me that change is not just possible, but that we are built for change and growth.
Hi there, I'm Esther! Everyone can use extra support from time to time, and that's what I'm here for. I'm here to help. My approach is straightforward and client-driven. I work with a limited number of clients because I want to be authentically present for your process. Other things you might want to know: I received my MSW from CSU Long Beach. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 5 years, and have provided supervision to ASWs working on hours for their license. I'm a long-time ally of the LGBTQIA community. I am kink and sex-positive.
Hi there, I'm Esther! Everyone can use extra support from time to time, and that's what I'm here for. I'm here to help. My approach is straightforward and client-driven. I work with a limited number of clients because I want to be authentically present for your process. Other things you might want to know: I received my MSW from CSU Long Beach. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 5 years, and have provided supervision to ASWs working on hours for their license. I'm a long-time ally of the LGBTQIA community. I am kink and sex-positive.
Couples want to feel better. Couples often find themselves caught in patterns of conflict that they would love to get out of. Most couples dream of living with better communication and less conflict. Fortunately, couples counseling was made for this. Whether you're looking for couples counseling to increasing the level of commitment in your relationship, wanting to deepen your connection, or really struggling to keep the connection alive - you're not alone and there is help.
Couples want to feel better. Couples often find themselves caught in patterns of conflict that they would love to get out of. Most couples dream of living with better communication and less conflict. Fortunately, couples counseling was made for this. Whether you're looking for couples counseling to increasing the level of commitment in your relationship, wanting to deepen your connection, or really struggling to keep the connection alive - you're not alone and there is help.
My clients are people struggling with a transition in their lives; initiating independence as a teenager or young adult, wrestling with a new gender or new role as a significant other / parent, newly dealing with depression, traumatic memories or substance abuse. My approach to psychotherapy is collaborative and interactive with the goal of creating a safe environment that will enable you to explore your thoughts and feelings related to present difficulties. I work with the idea of relieving one's immediate suffering with the longer term goal of how to better understand oneself and one's relationship to the world around you.
My clients are people struggling with a transition in their lives; initiating independence as a teenager or young adult, wrestling with a new gender or new role as a significant other / parent, newly dealing with depression, traumatic memories or substance abuse. My approach to psychotherapy is collaborative and interactive with the goal of creating a safe environment that will enable you to explore your thoughts and feelings related to present difficulties. I work with the idea of relieving one's immediate suffering with the longer term goal of how to better understand oneself and one's relationship to the world around you.
Using an existential framework, I work with individuals on themes of uncertainty, control, authenticity, love, and loss. Exploring deep topics of safety, support, trust, value and meaning, I help individuals figure out how to live more fully and engaged. Whether that means better being more assertive, making hard changes or tolerating stress, I often see individuals who feel stuck in their lives, make impulsive decisions, feel dissatisfied with their relationships and struggle with communication.
Using an existential framework, I work with individuals on themes of uncertainty, control, authenticity, love, and loss. Exploring deep topics of safety, support, trust, value and meaning, I help individuals figure out how to live more fully and engaged. Whether that means better being more assertive, making hard changes or tolerating stress, I often see individuals who feel stuck in their lives, make impulsive decisions, feel dissatisfied with their relationships and struggle with communication.
I provide a down-to-earth approach to self-exploration and personal development, recognizing the universality of both human suffering and human potential. I take a non-pathological approach to therapy, coming from a core orientation that each person is inherently valuable and has an innate capacity for wisdom and wholeness. My approach is dynamic and relational, being informed by a lifetime of psychological and spiritual inquiry.
I provide a down-to-earth approach to self-exploration and personal development, recognizing the universality of both human suffering and human potential. I take a non-pathological approach to therapy, coming from a core orientation that each person is inherently valuable and has an innate capacity for wisdom and wholeness. My approach is dynamic and relational, being informed by a lifetime of psychological and spiritual inquiry.
Make therapy a gift to yourself and the journey of a lifetime. Experience the therapeutic process as an exploration into a landscape full of your own creative capacities, strengths, and dreams that already exist. Replace out-dated belief systems with new ones that better reflect your current, authentic self. Continue the process of growing into the person you believe yourself to be. Move from the victim to the empowered. I work in collaborative ways with you, helping to identifying assumptions, thoughts, and beliefs that are keeping you from the experiences, relationships, and life that you want.
Make therapy a gift to yourself and the journey of a lifetime. Experience the therapeutic process as an exploration into a landscape full of your own creative capacities, strengths, and dreams that already exist. Replace out-dated belief systems with new ones that better reflect your current, authentic self. Continue the process of growing into the person you believe yourself to be. Move from the victim to the empowered. I work in collaborative ways with you, helping to identifying assumptions, thoughts, and beliefs that are keeping you from the experiences, relationships, and life that you want.
I offer therapy services to help you understand challenges you are facing, learn ways to actualize your full potential, and overcome barriers that get in the way of living a content and fulfilling life. I work with individual clients and couples who are facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, loss, trauma, inner criticism, and challenges at work or in relationships. As an interactive, solution focused therapist with over 20 years of experience, I am here for you. Rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all framework, I collaborate with you to tailor therapy to fit your needs.
I offer therapy services to help you understand challenges you are facing, learn ways to actualize your full potential, and overcome barriers that get in the way of living a content and fulfilling life. I work with individual clients and couples who are facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, loss, trauma, inner criticism, and challenges at work or in relationships. As an interactive, solution focused therapist with over 20 years of experience, I am here for you. Rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all framework, I collaborate with you to tailor therapy to fit your needs.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life transitions. I am also experienced in supporting queer individuals facing relationship challenges, identity development, and difficulties with emotional regulation. I am drawn to this work because I value the depth and resilience within each person’s story. My approach is grounded in attachment-based theory and informed by evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life transitions. I am also experienced in supporting queer individuals facing relationship challenges, identity development, and difficulties with emotional regulation. I am drawn to this work because I value the depth and resilience within each person’s story. My approach is grounded in attachment-based theory and informed by evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
As of April 2025, I am accepting new clients for both in-person work and teletherapy.
I specialize in helping high-achieving professionals with anxiety, substance use, and related issues. My approach centers on shifting fundamental feelings and emotions and avoiding extensive intellectualized analysis of near-term stressors and personal history. I provide therapy that is focused, ambitious, and finite.
I believe good therapy should start to work relatively quickly (in the first 2-6 sessions). If change doesn't start in that timeframe, we'll talk about what or who might serve you better.
As of April 2025, I am accepting new clients for both in-person work and teletherapy.
I specialize in helping high-achieving professionals with anxiety, substance use, and related issues. My approach centers on shifting fundamental feelings and emotions and avoiding extensive intellectualized analysis of near-term stressors and personal history. I provide therapy that is focused, ambitious, and finite.
I believe good therapy should start to work relatively quickly (in the first 2-6 sessions). If change doesn't start in that timeframe, we'll talk about what or who might serve you better.
Do you find yourself anxious or depressed because you are not achieving your goals? Are you "stuck" in an unsatisfying relationship? Are you repeating behaviors that are self-defeating? I have many years experience in helping people identify their true needs and change their behaviors so that they can feel in greater control of their life. It is my belief that in a compassionate and supportive setting, painful and difficult emotions can be understood and integrated into oneself, providing a greater sense of well-being.
Do you find yourself anxious or depressed because you are not achieving your goals? Are you "stuck" in an unsatisfying relationship? Are you repeating behaviors that are self-defeating? I have many years experience in helping people identify their true needs and change their behaviors so that they can feel in greater control of their life. It is my belief that in a compassionate and supportive setting, painful and difficult emotions can be understood and integrated into oneself, providing a greater sense of well-being.
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
Together we can build on your unique strengths to create the conditions with which you can meet life's challenges and feel a sense of genuine contentment. I work with individuals, couples and families struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship dissatisfaction, trauma, compulsive behaviors, sexual expression and orientation, chronic pain, or grief or loss. Whether you're simply feeling stuck and wanting to feel more of a sense of purpose in life or dealing with debilitating trauma, I will support you in the process of uncovering your inherent wisdom for healing and growth. Call today for a free 15-minute consultation.
Together we can build on your unique strengths to create the conditions with which you can meet life's challenges and feel a sense of genuine contentment. I work with individuals, couples and families struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship dissatisfaction, trauma, compulsive behaviors, sexual expression and orientation, chronic pain, or grief or loss. Whether you're simply feeling stuck and wanting to feel more of a sense of purpose in life or dealing with debilitating trauma, I will support you in the process of uncovering your inherent wisdom for healing and growth. Call today for a free 15-minute consultation.
My clients are often dealing with communication concerns, issues of intimacy and complications related to life changes. When traumatic events impact their daily lives, they may seek assistance.
Couples and families experiencing stress in their relationships may need an objective listener and guide to help them re-establish balance. With the many demands of life and work, therapy can help clients to renew pleasure in their families and to inspire parents to reinstate parental authority within the family structure.
My clients are often dealing with communication concerns, issues of intimacy and complications related to life changes. When traumatic events impact their daily lives, they may seek assistance.
Couples and families experiencing stress in their relationships may need an objective listener and guide to help them re-establish balance. With the many demands of life and work, therapy can help clients to renew pleasure in their families and to inspire parents to reinstate parental authority within the family structure.
Right now, you are doing something very courageous! You are taking the first step toward a more meaningful and rich life. You might sense that your thoughts and feelings are holding you back from truly living your life. You might have had traumatic life experience(s) that shaped your life in a way that is unfulfilling and terrifying. You might feel plagued by depression and/or anxiety, feel uncomfortable in your own skin or as if you are not performing to your best abilities. I want to commend you for taking this step and I would feel honored to be on this journey with you, helping you live a more satisfying, engaged and full life.
Right now, you are doing something very courageous! You are taking the first step toward a more meaningful and rich life. You might sense that your thoughts and feelings are holding you back from truly living your life. You might have had traumatic life experience(s) that shaped your life in a way that is unfulfilling and terrifying. You might feel plagued by depression and/or anxiety, feel uncomfortable in your own skin or as if you are not performing to your best abilities. I want to commend you for taking this step and I would feel honored to be on this journey with you, helping you live a more satisfying, engaged and full life.
For nearly 20 years (since 2007) I have been working in the mental health field with children, adolescents and their parents, as well as with individual adults. I consider it a profound privilege to help my clients through difficulties so that they might find greater ease and satisfaction in their lives.
You may well be searching through these provider listings on Psychology Today with a mixture of intense feelings: overwhelm, anxiety, skepticism or even despair. Whether you're new to psychotherapy or experienced, it can be difficult to accept that help is needed and to clarify exactly what you're looking for in a provider.
For nearly 20 years (since 2007) I have been working in the mental health field with children, adolescents and their parents, as well as with individual adults. I consider it a profound privilege to help my clients through difficulties so that they might find greater ease and satisfaction in their lives.
You may well be searching through these provider listings on Psychology Today with a mixture of intense feelings: overwhelm, anxiety, skepticism or even despair. Whether you're new to psychotherapy or experienced, it can be difficult to accept that help is needed and to clarify exactly what you're looking for in a provider.
I believe that therapy can ease the way for transitions and challenges in Life. I have devoted years of training and practice to help my patients understand their conscious and unconscious obstacles to confronting changes in their lives ,Change can evoke feelings of grief and loss. For some patients change brings anxietyand depression, For others, change can entail rethinking relationships or facing difficult realities.such as relationships with adult children; ageing; chronic illness; or caretaking a beloved friend or family member, I am here to support you to discover. your path thru your personal challenges and transitions.
I believe that therapy can ease the way for transitions and challenges in Life. I have devoted years of training and practice to help my patients understand their conscious and unconscious obstacles to confronting changes in their lives ,Change can evoke feelings of grief and loss. For some patients change brings anxietyand depression, For others, change can entail rethinking relationships or facing difficult realities.such as relationships with adult children; ageing; chronic illness; or caretaking a beloved friend or family member, I am here to support you to discover. your path thru your personal challenges and transitions.
I am passionate about helping couples and individuals uncover the source of their emotional suffering and identify new strategies for adjusting to painful life events. I am concerned with the way our significant relationships, both early-on and in adulthood, impact how we experience the present. I collaborate with couples to identify unmet attachment needs driving disconnection in relationships and facilitate expression of these needs so partners can reconnect and feel secure in their relationships. My work with individuals promotes self-acceptance and value-driven action.
I am passionate about helping couples and individuals uncover the source of their emotional suffering and identify new strategies for adjusting to painful life events. I am concerned with the way our significant relationships, both early-on and in adulthood, impact how we experience the present. I collaborate with couples to identify unmet attachment needs driving disconnection in relationships and facilitate expression of these needs so partners can reconnect and feel secure in their relationships. My work with individuals promotes self-acceptance and value-driven action.
Hey there, I am Radiant! Are you struggling in relationship? Are you facing a new transition in life that feels difficult or overwhelming? Despite your efforts, do you find yourself questioning, "why is this happening to me"? There are times in life when we could all use a little support. Whether you are new to therapy, or returning to develop new coping skills, I would be honored to partner with you on your journey to healing and wellness.
Hey there, I am Radiant! Are you struggling in relationship? Are you facing a new transition in life that feels difficult or overwhelming? Despite your efforts, do you find yourself questioning, "why is this happening to me"? There are times in life when we could all use a little support. Whether you are new to therapy, or returning to develop new coping skills, I would be honored to partner with you on your journey to healing and wellness.
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