Grief Therapists in Oakland, CA
You may be navigating grief, anxiety, depression, and overwhelm while seeking to reclaim your intuition and hear your authentic voice again.
I integrate Jungian & depth therapy, expressive arts and Afro-Indigenous wisdom traditions into my therapeutic approach. Sessions weave conversation with creative exploration: ritual, Tarot, dreamwork, art making and movement. I offer a loving container to explore the unconscious, reclaim ancestral knowing, and find sanctuary in your body and life.
You may be navigating grief, anxiety, depression, and overwhelm while seeking to reclaim your intuition and hear your authentic voice again.
I integrate Jungian & depth therapy, expressive arts and Afro-Indigenous wisdom traditions into my therapeutic approach. Sessions weave conversation with creative exploration: ritual, Tarot, dreamwork, art making and movement. I offer a loving container to explore the unconscious, reclaim ancestral knowing, and find sanctuary in your body and life.
I treat: Mood, Anxiety, and Psychotic Disorders, PTSD, Trauma Recovery, Substance Use Disorders and Dual-Diagnosis, Alcoholism and Mental Illness in Families, Chronic Pain, Grief, and Stress Management.
Eliza McKenna, LCSW, based in California, from the east coast. I'm a mom and hobby gardener and artist. I approach my practice with Humanism and strive to co-create insight and transformation with clients. I've worked on helplines, in child protection, with the seriously mentally ill, and as a psychotherapist in psychiatric clinics. In addition to private practice, I help run an Employee Assistance Program, and manage a number of employee health programs. My approach to providing therapy moves through the four noble truths. We diagnose the suffering and identify its cause.
I treat: Mood, Anxiety, and Psychotic Disorders, PTSD, Trauma Recovery, Substance Use Disorders and Dual-Diagnosis, Alcoholism and Mental Illness in Families, Chronic Pain, Grief, and Stress Management.
Eliza McKenna, LCSW, based in California, from the east coast. I'm a mom and hobby gardener and artist. I approach my practice with Humanism and strive to co-create insight and transformation with clients. I've worked on helplines, in child protection, with the seriously mentally ill, and as a psychotherapist in psychiatric clinics. In addition to private practice, I help run an Employee Assistance Program, and manage a number of employee health programs. My approach to providing therapy moves through the four noble truths. We diagnose the suffering and identify its cause.
Keya specializes in working with clients struggling with trauma, substance abuse and grief.
Keya believes one of the greatest supports during challenging times is having someone to talk to. Keya provides a safe environment for clients to 'open up' by being empathetic, warm, and interested in the client's experience. Keya is dedicated to helping people grow in the ways they desire to. In addition, to private practice, Keya serves as a Behavioral Clinician building and restoring families in the community one session at a time.
Keya specializes in working with clients struggling with trauma, substance abuse and grief.
Keya believes one of the greatest supports during challenging times is having someone to talk to. Keya provides a safe environment for clients to 'open up' by being empathetic, warm, and interested in the client's experience. Keya is dedicated to helping people grow in the ways they desire to. In addition, to private practice, Keya serves as a Behavioral Clinician building and restoring families in the community one session at a time.
Whether you're questioning your identity or purpose, grieving, navigating a major life change, stuck in dysfunctional relationship dynamics, struggling with anxiety, depression, or aftermath of trauma — I work with individuals and couples using a depth-oriented, relational approach to explore the roots of what keeps you stuck and help you heal and live more fully.
Our work will be connected, dynamic, and illuminating. I'm here to get curious with you, think alongside you, and offer insight that opens new ways of seeing yourself and your world. I deeply respect your inner knowing and wisdom — you are the expert on your own life. I welcome all identities and relationship structures.
Whether you're questioning your identity or purpose, grieving, navigating a major life change, stuck in dysfunctional relationship dynamics, struggling with anxiety, depression, or aftermath of trauma — I work with individuals and couples using a depth-oriented, relational approach to explore the roots of what keeps you stuck and help you heal and live more fully.
Our work will be connected, dynamic, and illuminating. I'm here to get curious with you, think alongside you, and offer insight that opens new ways of seeing yourself and your world. I deeply respect your inner knowing and wisdom — you are the expert on your own life. I welcome all identities and relationship structures.
As a Certified Brainspotting Therapist, I focus on neuroscience - YOUR brain can HEAL from trauma, grief, and anxiety.
I also contract with clinics to conduct psychological assessments required in the state of CA when pursuing alternative fertility treatments. My grief speciality supports you in coping with any loss you’ve endured. Email me today and you will be directed to schedule a free consult online quickly!
As a Certified Brainspotting Therapist, I focus on neuroscience - YOUR brain can HEAL from trauma, grief, and anxiety.
I also contract with clinics to conduct psychological assessments required in the state of CA when pursuing alternative fertility treatments. My grief speciality supports you in coping with any loss you’ve endured. Email me today and you will be directed to schedule a free consult online quickly!
I provide a warm, supportive environment that is uniquely yours, dedicated to your life and development. We will pay close attention to your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, helping you to better understand all the different parts of yourself. Together we will identify and explore the patterns of behavior and negative self perceptions that may hold you back from a life of balance, vitality and inner peace.
I provide a warm, supportive environment that is uniquely yours, dedicated to your life and development. We will pay close attention to your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, helping you to better understand all the different parts of yourself. Together we will identify and explore the patterns of behavior and negative self perceptions that may hold you back from a life of balance, vitality and inner peace.
I specialize in providing affirming, evidence-based care for the LGBTQ+ community and those navigating the complexities of grief and systemic injustice.
LET'S CHAT! Contact me to learn more about my approach and how we can collaborate.
I specialize in providing affirming, evidence-based care for the LGBTQ+ community and those navigating the complexities of grief and systemic injustice.
LET'S CHAT! Contact me to learn more about my approach and how we can collaborate.
My clients struggle with issues related to depression, anxiety, loss, adoption, psychological trauma, childhood development, parenting, and everyday stressors.
Informed by psychodynamic, systems, and cognitive behavioral theories, I strive to understand each client as a unique individual in their own context. I believe in the power of the human spirit to strive toward growth and connection and take great joy in supporting my clients on their path.
My clients struggle with issues related to depression, anxiety, loss, adoption, psychological trauma, childhood development, parenting, and everyday stressors.
Informed by psychodynamic, systems, and cognitive behavioral theories, I strive to understand each client as a unique individual in their own context. I believe in the power of the human spirit to strive toward growth and connection and take great joy in supporting my clients on their path.
I believe in each person’s capacity for growth and healing and that we are all shaped by our past experiences and intersectional identities. Many of us have learned tools and patterns to get through difficult experiences, however, those patterns may no longer serve us or create barriers to our current growth and relationships. Through a trusting relationship with a therapist, we can create a safe environment to identify and explore these patterns.
I believe in each person’s capacity for growth and healing and that we are all shaped by our past experiences and intersectional identities. Many of us have learned tools and patterns to get through difficult experiences, however, those patterns may no longer serve us or create barriers to our current growth and relationships. Through a trusting relationship with a therapist, we can create a safe environment to identify and explore these patterns.
Our work focuses on building resilience through emotional regulation, cultivating meaning through dreams and parts work, holding grief as a portal for sacred transformation, and integrating mind-body strategies for improved daily living.
Hi, I'm Libra. I am passionately committed to supporting women and couples navigate their neurocomplexity, their relationships, and their innermost dreams. I love working with women with ADHD who are struggling with perimenopause (I've been there and I get it).
Shame-free. LGBTQ+ friendly. Strengths-based. Heart-centered.
Our work focuses on building resilience through emotional regulation, cultivating meaning through dreams and parts work, holding grief as a portal for sacred transformation, and integrating mind-body strategies for improved daily living.
Hi, I'm Libra. I am passionately committed to supporting women and couples navigate their neurocomplexity, their relationships, and their innermost dreams. I love working with women with ADHD who are struggling with perimenopause (I've been there and I get it).
Shame-free. LGBTQ+ friendly. Strengths-based. Heart-centered.
Claire Kohne
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC, LPC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94618
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that lasting profound change in therapy relies on a relationship built on trust and respect. I listen to people without judgment and practice transparency about the therapeutic process. Together, we explore the shape of your distress - how it impacts you, how it came to be, and how to integrate it - so that you can remember your power, your tenderness, and your sense of meaning.
I believe that lasting profound change in therapy relies on a relationship built on trust and respect. I listen to people without judgment and practice transparency about the therapeutic process. Together, we explore the shape of your distress - how it impacts you, how it came to be, and how to integrate it - so that you can remember your power, your tenderness, and your sense of meaning.
Jasmin Canfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC-CA
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Emotions suck, but if we continue to avoid them we will likely remain stuck in what may feel something like swimming in quicksand. Many of my clients come to me when they are tired of the cycle of feeling overwhelmed, depressed, hopeless, hurt, or filled with shame, and guilt. I want to assist you in utilizing the tools to make emotions more manageable. Through unconditional positive regard, self-compassion, and humor you will regain the life that you deserve.
Emotions suck, but if we continue to avoid them we will likely remain stuck in what may feel something like swimming in quicksand. Many of my clients come to me when they are tired of the cycle of feeling overwhelmed, depressed, hopeless, hurt, or filled with shame, and guilt. I want to assist you in utilizing the tools to make emotions more manageable. Through unconditional positive regard, self-compassion, and humor you will regain the life that you deserve.
Are you looking to heal from trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, experiences with abuse and family violence?
As a trauma responsive multicultural expressive arts therapist, I bring in creativity, play, and collaboration to heal past wounds and create new futures. My approach to integrating the creative arts with talk and other holistic therapeutic methods can help you develop self-esteem, problem solving skills, and language for what was once unspeakable.
Are you looking to heal from trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, experiences with abuse and family violence?
As a trauma responsive multicultural expressive arts therapist, I bring in creativity, play, and collaboration to heal past wounds and create new futures. My approach to integrating the creative arts with talk and other holistic therapeutic methods can help you develop self-esteem, problem solving skills, and language for what was once unspeakable.
My approach is to understand you deeply and individualize our work by finding what is most effective for you. All people are unique and their life circumstances are particular to who they are. Through collaboration, we figure out what is what is most beneficial for your wellbeing and also what is realistic for your lifestyle. I look forward to meeting you and exploring what you wish to change through an initial free half hour phone consultation.
My approach is to understand you deeply and individualize our work by finding what is most effective for you. All people are unique and their life circumstances are particular to who they are. Through collaboration, we figure out what is what is most beneficial for your wellbeing and also what is realistic for your lifestyle. I look forward to meeting you and exploring what you wish to change through an initial free half hour phone consultation.
I specialize in working with adults dealing with loss, stress and trauma and with couples struggling with communication and intimacy concerns.
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.
I specialize in working with adults dealing with loss, stress and trauma and with couples struggling with communication and intimacy concerns.
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.
I have successfully worked with issues of boundaries, stuckness, self worth, depression/anxiety, & childhood experiences of grief, loss, and trauma.
I offer holistic and depthful therapy that is both affirming and collaborative. My clients appreciate my gentleness, compassion & humor. My approach is de-stigmatizing and non-shaming, addressing & coming into contact with held stories and social narratives that may not match your current self or the self that wants to be. I hold an adaptive client centered framework utilizing trauma informed, social justice, somatic, parts work, & attachment based approaches. Sites of harm are often the sites of healing, in forming therapeutic relationship we can explore & come to know these sites and the unique offering &
I have successfully worked with issues of boundaries, stuckness, self worth, depression/anxiety, & childhood experiences of grief, loss, and trauma.
I offer holistic and depthful therapy that is both affirming and collaborative. My clients appreciate my gentleness, compassion & humor. My approach is de-stigmatizing and non-shaming, addressing & coming into contact with held stories and social narratives that may not match your current self or the self that wants to be. I hold an adaptive client centered framework utilizing trauma informed, social justice, somatic, parts work, & attachment based approaches. Sites of harm are often the sites of healing, in forming therapeutic relationship we can explore & come to know these sites and the unique offering &
Maybe you’re tired of overthinking everything, stuck in cycles that don’t make sense, or burdened by emotions that show up uninvited: shame, anger, fear, grief.
I specialize in EMDR and trauma-informed therapy for adults navigating anxiety, PTSD, grief, or emotional dysregulation. I combine evidence-based tools like Emotionally Focused Therapy with deep relational work to help you heal old wounds, shift patterns, and reconnect with your most grounded, authentic self.
Maybe you’re tired of overthinking everything, stuck in cycles that don’t make sense, or burdened by emotions that show up uninvited: shame, anger, fear, grief.
I specialize in EMDR and trauma-informed therapy for adults navigating anxiety, PTSD, grief, or emotional dysregulation. I combine evidence-based tools like Emotionally Focused Therapy with deep relational work to help you heal old wounds, shift patterns, and reconnect with your most grounded, authentic self.
Although I specialize in working with people with substance use disorders, I've also worked with clients who struggled with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, grief, and loss.
I am a person in long-term recovery providing psychotherapy to people with substance use disorders. I am familiar with many treatment centers and recovery fellowships in the Bay Area. I provide a nonjudgmental, direct approach and a sense of humor to address addiction and its root causes. If recovery through abstinence is your goal, I am able to tailor a relapse prevention plan to your specific needs.
Although I specialize in working with people with substance use disorders, I've also worked with clients who struggled with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, grief, and loss.
I am a person in long-term recovery providing psychotherapy to people with substance use disorders. I am familiar with many treatment centers and recovery fellowships in the Bay Area. I provide a nonjudgmental, direct approach and a sense of humor to address addiction and its root causes. If recovery through abstinence is your goal, I am able to tailor a relapse prevention plan to your specific needs.
I work with adults, teenagers, and families looking to grow through life transitions - grief & loss, changes in family structure/relationships, healing from trauma, life phase shifts, identity exploration, growing community - to name a few.
Narrative therapy guides my practice, finding pathways towards reclaiming our humanity from the effects of mistreatment, trauma, and systemic oppression. Our meetings will feel conversational, interesting, and experientially unique. Clients have said that I ask questions they've never been asked before, that challenge them to "actually think".
I work with adults, teenagers, and families looking to grow through life transitions - grief & loss, changes in family structure/relationships, healing from trauma, life phase shifts, identity exploration, growing community - to name a few.
Narrative therapy guides my practice, finding pathways towards reclaiming our humanity from the effects of mistreatment, trauma, and systemic oppression. Our meetings will feel conversational, interesting, and experientially unique. Clients have said that I ask questions they've never been asked before, that challenge them to "actually think".
My practice is primarily focused on helping those who are struggling with the effects of trauma, grief, cultural dislocation, and life transitions or upheavals.
I listen closely to your concerns and can work with you in English, Italian, and Spanish. I am an expert in modalities that are proven to help heal the effects of trauma, including Narrative Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
My practice is primarily focused on helping those who are struggling with the effects of trauma, grief, cultural dislocation, and life transitions or upheavals.
I listen closely to your concerns and can work with you in English, Italian, and Spanish. I am an expert in modalities that are proven to help heal the effects of trauma, including Narrative Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
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