Family Therapy in Oakland, CA
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Elizabeth Boehning White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I bring over 25 years of experience as a licensed mental health professional. My training in clinical social work and human development along with my study of the latest research developments in psychology and the behavioral sciences allows me to be an effective therapist. I have helped hundreds of adults, children and families overcome and manage conditions such as anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and improve interpersonal relationships with partners and
family
members. In addition, I have helped many clients manage stress at the workplace and increase their capacity for agency in their lives.
Lynn Ellen Marcus
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I'm particularly interested in providing psychoeducation, support and
family
psychotherapy with the parents, siblings, adult children and close
family
friends of adults who experience psychiatric and/or substance abuse symptoms. They have often neglected their own needs in the wake of the intense focus they have placed on their troubled loved ones, and they may be overwhelmed and confused by the symptoms, medications, diagnoses, systems of care and treatment options available. We can start with three to five sessions to review symptoms, medications, and the general understandings that the
family
has already gained.
Ryan Buchholz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I work psychosomatically with the wholeness of body, mind and spirit as a central part of one's
family
system.
Clients I work with tend to struggle with their partnerships and families, experience issues around intimacy & vulnerability, have experienced trauma that interferes with their relationships, have taken on shame, blame, or distorted thinking from their families, and/or feel constantly overwhelmed, stressed, disembodied, tense & angry in their relationships. I am committed to helping the full spectrum of
family
systems, both *individually* & as a *whole*, to gain more peace within their homes, to feel safe within their personal bodies & their whole
family
body again, and to heal the effects of intergenerational trauma on them.
Kristy Shanks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you or your child have difficulty maintaining healthy relationships? Are you or your child anxious or depressed? Is your
family
having difficulty connecting? I am here to support you, your child, or your
family
in expressing your feelings, acknowledging your lived experiences, and navigating relationships.
Grateful Heart Holistic Therapy Center
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Verified
If you are seeking help for yourself, your relationship or your child or
family
, consider calling Grateful Heart Holistic Therapy Center for more information.
Therapy provides such a rich opportunity for growth and learning, helping persons to recover from the aftermaths of trauma, abuse and loss, meet the hardships of their lives and thrive. In times like this, with so much anxiety about our collective welfare, it can be an invaluable lifeline. In response to the Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, we are now offering teletherapy (therapy by phone and online by video) for all our clients, whether new or established. Also called telehealth or telebehavioral health, teletherapy can provide vital care and support to individuals, couples and families.
Danielle Saunders
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
My specialty is Mindfulness Therapy and Emotionally-focused Therapy, which draws from Attachment and
Family
Systems.
Experience compassion and open-heartedness in everyday life and freedom from patterns of the past. I see individuals, couples and families with issues of integrating trauma, communication/knowing your truth, healing sexuality/deep connection, infidelity, addiction and
family
concerns. I help clients find a fuller, more alive life, in partnership with the people and
family
, chosen or from birth, around them.
Brittney Green
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Life can feel impossible to avoid struggling and we often don't feel we have the skills to cope successfully through. Unfortunately, sometimes we don't have all the resources we need for a given situation. Parts of us take on desperate roles trying to help us to survive. This might look like anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, and relationship/
family
issues. I aim to help you process unresolved issues and feelings and find solutions.
Athenia Teng
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Whether your issues are individual (related to mood, identity, self-growth, etc.) or relational (romantic,
family
, friendships, work, etc.), I believe that change is possible and strive to offer a supportive, caring, and affirming space for you to explore, heal, thrive, and grow. Together, we'll work in ways that are in-depth and practical, move through challenges, and tap into the strengths that are already within you. It’s important to me that I offer an environment that is free of judgment and oppression, and in which you are fully seen.
Dave Rutschman
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Finding the right therapist can be hard. Maybe you're facing difficult experiences of grief and loss, serious illness, or
family
conflict. Maybe you're wrestling with depression or anxiety. Or maybe you just have a general sense that your life has lost meaning and direction. Whatever brings you in, I'll offer a warm-hearted and positive space for us to learn together about your particular situation, and about the possibilities for healing and transformation that can be found within it. Having someone to talk to makes a real difference.
Not accepting new clients
Janine Sandler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Due to many years of work and specialized training in early childhood mental health I am uniquely qualified to work with adults around issues of attachment, childhood trauma, immigration trauma and difficult
family
dynamics.
Change, healing and growth are no small tasks. I know this first hand and am here to help others find their own success overcoming the pain and obstacles they encounter throughout life. I work collaboratively with individuals to identify sources of stress, discover unsuccessful patterns, embrace difficult feelings and develop both internal and external resources for getting to where they want to go. I hope to foster greater self-awareness, acceptance and compassion in all of my clients. I work most frequently with adults struggling with depression, general anxiety, social anxiety, trauma, grief/loss and life transitions.
Stacy Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
I also specialize in working with people dealing with infertility and alternative
family
building as well as women experiencing prenatal and postpartum anxiety and depression.
I strongly believe that all of us are capable of connecting to an experience of profound well being, whatever the circumstances of our lives may be. My goal in therapy is to help you access that state within yourself. I aim to help you recognize and accept the many layers of your experience and to support you in acting skillfully and authentically in the world. My first priority is to create an atmosphere of safety and trust so that you are able to freely explore your challenges, concerns and desires. After we understand your difficulties, we can collaborate to create the desired change and growth.
Micah Davis Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am an empathic Licensed Marriage
Family Therapist
(132754) with a humanistic-existential approach, offering a decade of experience with both group facilitation, couples work, and one-on-ones. My strengths include mindfulness-based interventions, trauma and crisis, incarcerated youth and adults, and Muslim outreach.
Oakland, CA 94609
& Online
Catherine Morelix
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My experience of growing up in the military, being a mother, and living in a multicultural
family
informs my work on connecting with others during times of turbulent change.
I love to work with adolescents, adults, and couples to help them feel safe and loved with themselves and in relationships. I have passion in working with survivors of familial sexual abuse. My approach is to build a warm, peaceful, shame free space for people to share their story and discover in creative ways to heal the hurt that they carry. I support people as they open doors of their hearts with compassion and care. Whether you are coming to therapy as an individual or a couple, I work to build up your inner resources and hope for your future.
Max Littman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My training in Internal
Family
Systems (IFS) helps people get to the root of things very quickly - and leads to long lasting positive life changes.
It's common for people to crave validation and acceptance for their true selves, and this desire is completely natural and deserving of attention. In therapy with me, you can expect to have these needs met as we work together to explore and understand your unique experiences and emotions. Through our sessions, you will feel truly heard and understood as we delve into your current struggles and gain deeper insights into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together, we will uncover patterns and explore how they may be impacting your life, helping you gain clarity about what's going on for you right now and what to do next.
Suki Dennis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
I have experienced marriage, divorce, blended
family
and co-parenting.
My training is primarily in healing couples by looking at the repeated patterns that get in the way of safe intimate connection. We all have responses that are were wonderfully helpful in the past but are less successful at getting what we want now. My aim is to help you let go of what is causing distress and develop ways of interacting that create happiness and health. I also work with individuals and provide EMDR if deemed appropriate. Mindfulness, to self regulate, is central to my work.
Chris Stach
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PPS, MA
Verified
Verified
The challenges of growing up in today's rapidly changing society are enormous. Children and adolescents need to be equipped with skills for survival and growth that were never before imagined. Some of the more common issues I help my young clients with include anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicide ideation, perfectionism, self confidence, challenging peer relationships, social anxiety and difficult
family
dynamics. I also work with parents offering them guidance and support.
Karen Lau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My clients come to me due to anxiety and trauma related concerns while facing stressors and life transitions. Life is difficult when you are experiencing mental health struggles due to physical health,
family
or marital situations, dating hardships, work conflict and/or past life experiences. It affects self confidence. You could be struggling while navigating the impact of immigration, cultural background, identity, inter-generational differences, interpersonal challenges, and career demands on your worldview and yourself. As an Asian therapist, I not only have familiarity but also cultural competency in helping APIDA individuals.
Kati Fuller
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist
with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field.
I specialize in issues such as self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and life transitions will work collaboratively with clients to increase self-compassion and self-acceptance while encouraging and supporting them to build healthier relationships with themselves and others. I am committed to helping instill hope and build resiliency in those that I am supporting
Sonia Beers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I especially enjoy working with couples who are experiencing transitions in their lives, or supporting parents who are experiencing transitions in the
family
.
I welcome collaboration and creativity in the therapeutic process! My approach is to listen with curiosity and attention. I am passionate about working with individuals with learning differences, as well as parents of children who've been identified. I support couples and relationships that are experiencing challenges because of different "wiring" that leads to misattunement and dysregulation. I understand the challenges that parents can face in taking care of their complex children. Above all, I know how hard it can be to navigate the stressful times, and I am here to help.
Victoria Alberini
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Though some of us are lucky enough to lean on our friends and
family
to help us through hard times, sometimes an objective third party who has training in processing emotions and cognitions can help us navigate our worlds with more clarity and resolve.
In 2015, I left my job at Google to pursue a career that better catered to my lifelong passion for human interaction and relationships. My background in tech tailors my practice to those working in Silicon Valley, but my clients yield from all walks of life. I specialize in working with couples, adult individuals, those who have experienced trauma, those struggling with questions about their career and work life, mothers, women, pregnancy, and postpartum clients. To learn more about me, please visit victoriaalberini.com.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.