Grief Therapists in Oakland, CA
I have extensive experience working with relationship issues, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and grief.
I work with adult individuals and couples. I help clients increase their capacity to be with strong emotions so that the feelings do not get pushed away and later manifest in unhelpful ways. I specialize in treating issues related to relationships, loss, identity, self-growth, and self-esteem.
I have extensive experience working with relationship issues, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and grief.
I work with adult individuals and couples. I help clients increase their capacity to be with strong emotions so that the feelings do not get pushed away and later manifest in unhelpful ways. I specialize in treating issues related to relationships, loss, identity, self-growth, and self-esteem.
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 work with people addressing issues like death & dying, grief, trauma, life transitions, & mood disorders.
Thank you so much for visiting my page. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience providing psychotherapy to adults, families, and children. I am a relational therapist, meaning that I deeply value the healing aspects of the therapeutic relationship, and work collaboratively with my clients to ensure therapy is meaningful and aligned with treatment goals.
I work with people addressing issues like death & dying, grief, trauma, life transitions, & mood disorders.
Thank you so much for visiting my page. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience providing psychotherapy to adults, families, and children. I am a relational therapist, meaning that I deeply value the healing aspects of the therapeutic relationship, and work collaboratively with my clients to ensure therapy is meaningful and aligned with treatment goals.
My specialties: LGBTQQ issues/identity, working through grief/ loss, helping with political wounding, healing survivors of domestic violence/sexual assault, positive aging, body image, building long-term relationships, and life transitions.
My focus: LGBTQQ issues-- the intersection of sexual orientation/gender identity with coming out; gender identity development, expressions of alternative sexuality; strengthening individuals in long-term relationships; queer aging. And, Life Transitions: individuals working through grief and loss, living with chronic pain; helping survivors healing from socio-political trauma; and promoting positive aging.
My specialties: LGBTQQ issues/identity, working through grief/ loss, helping with political wounding, healing survivors of domestic violence/sexual assault, positive aging, body image, building long-term relationships, and life transitions.
My focus: LGBTQQ issues-- the intersection of sexual orientation/gender identity with coming out; gender identity development, expressions of alternative sexuality; strengthening individuals in long-term relationships; queer aging. And, Life Transitions: individuals working through grief and loss, living with chronic pain; helping survivors healing from socio-political trauma; and promoting positive aging.
There may be a history of trauma, anxiety, burnout, or loss that hasn’t been fully processed.
I help adults heal from trauma using Somatic and EMDR therapy, with a focus on trauma, anxiety, and burnout. I offer weekly therapy, EMDR intensives, and support for therapists. My approach is warm, grounded in neuroscience, and goal-oriented—helping you move from stuck and overwhelmed to connected, clear, and more at ease.
There may be a history of trauma, anxiety, burnout, or loss that hasn’t been fully processed.
I help adults heal from trauma using Somatic and EMDR therapy, with a focus on trauma, anxiety, and burnout. I offer weekly therapy, EMDR intensives, and support for therapists. My approach is warm, grounded in neuroscience, and goal-oriented—helping you move from stuck and overwhelmed to connected, clear, and more at ease.
Hello, my name is Andres Anderson, and I am a licensed clinical social worker with five years of clinical experience. I am passionate about helping clients discover and strengthen the tools they already have to grow into the best versions of themselves. My approach to therapy is collaborative and client-centered. I believe that you are the expert of your own life, and my role is to provide a safe, supportive space where we can explore your thoughts, feelings, and goals. Together, we can identify the barriers that may be hindering your progress and work to develop practical strategies for meaningful change.
Hello, my name is Andres Anderson, and I am a licensed clinical social worker with five years of clinical experience. I am passionate about helping clients discover and strengthen the tools they already have to grow into the best versions of themselves. My approach to therapy is collaborative and client-centered. I believe that you are the expert of your own life, and my role is to provide a safe, supportive space where we can explore your thoughts, feelings, and goals. Together, we can identify the barriers that may be hindering your progress and work to develop practical strategies for meaningful change.
John Connors McConville
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MDiv, MA, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94610
I work with people who face challenges that often arise in the second half of life such as, the trauma of illness & death, caring for aging parents, loss of satisfaction or sense of meaning in relationships and work, loss of a job, isolation, and loneliness.
So much of who we are is established early on within our family systems. When we explore our present day patterns of thinking and feeling and our actions and reactions we develop a reflective mind that grows in understanding and acceptance.This new awareness leads profound and satisfying changes.
I work with people who face challenges that often arise in the second half of life such as, the trauma of illness & death, caring for aging parents, loss of satisfaction or sense of meaning in relationships and work, loss of a job, isolation, and loneliness.
So much of who we are is established early on within our family systems. When we explore our present day patterns of thinking and feeling and our actions and reactions we develop a reflective mind that grows in understanding and acceptance.This new awareness leads profound and satisfying changes.
I am interested in helping people who experience stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/ loss and challenges with relationships (social or romantic).
I teach clients how negative thought patterns/language effect mood and behavior. Narrative and Solution Focused therapy assists in shifting from self-defeating language/thoughts to a positive life narrative. I utilize CBT and teach the basics of how thoughts effect behavior/mood. I teach mindfulness to help with coping.
I am interested in helping people who experience stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/ loss and challenges with relationships (social or romantic).
I teach clients how negative thought patterns/language effect mood and behavior. Narrative and Solution Focused therapy assists in shifting from self-defeating language/thoughts to a positive life narrative. I utilize CBT and teach the basics of how thoughts effect behavior/mood. I teach mindfulness to help with coping.
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.
You don't have to experience sadness, anxiety, trauma, anger, or loss on your own.
Together we will work to more deeply know and understand you - your strengths, the areas where you would like to grow, and the ways that your past experiences have shaped you. By understanding the meaning and underlying causes of your symptoms and behaviors, you expand your freedom and choice.
You don't have to experience sadness, anxiety, trauma, anger, or loss on your own.
Together we will work to more deeply know and understand you - your strengths, the areas where you would like to grow, and the ways that your past experiences have shaped you. By understanding the meaning and underlying causes of your symptoms and behaviors, you expand your freedom and choice.
Many of the people who reach out to me for therapy describe themselves as disheartened and distressed with some major part of their lives. Some feel sadly disconnected in their intimate relationship with a primary partner or spouse. Others feel they can't find a way to communicate and connect with a parent, child or sibling. Other people want relief from feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed by stress. What they all have in common is a genuine desire to feel more deeply connected in their relationships and to live more fully and with greater ease. Does this sound like you?
Many of the people who reach out to me for therapy describe themselves as disheartened and distressed with some major part of their lives. Some feel sadly disconnected in their intimate relationship with a primary partner or spouse. Others feel they can't find a way to communicate and connect with a parent, child or sibling. Other people want relief from feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed by stress. What they all have in common is a genuine desire to feel more deeply connected in their relationships and to live more fully and with greater ease. Does this sound like you?
I am dedicated to helping you live fully, love freely and express yourself authentically. Together we will work to build the skills and understanding to develop lasting change in your life. Any number of situations can cause you to feel lost, stressed, anxious, unable to relate to your friends, lovers, coworkers or even yourself. I understand how overwhelming these feelings can be, and how lonely you might feel. I can help. Therapy is a time for you to share your deepest feelings, thoughts, fears, hopes, and desires with someone who is whole-heartedly there for you, hearing and understanding you with compassion.
I am dedicated to helping you live fully, love freely and express yourself authentically. Together we will work to build the skills and understanding to develop lasting change in your life. Any number of situations can cause you to feel lost, stressed, anxious, unable to relate to your friends, lovers, coworkers or even yourself. I understand how overwhelming these feelings can be, and how lonely you might feel. I can help. Therapy is a time for you to share your deepest feelings, thoughts, fears, hopes, and desires with someone who is whole-heartedly there for you, hearing and understanding you with compassion.
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.
A death, betrayal, a near- death experience, work loss, a journey with plant medicine.
I work at the intersections of depth psychology, liberation psychology and harm reduction. My approach is grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS) — a framework that treats the complexity of your inner world with curiosity rather than judgment. I have particular experience with moral injury, institutional abuse, or high-control, coercive relationships.
A death, betrayal, a near- death experience, work loss, a journey with plant medicine.
I work at the intersections of depth psychology, liberation psychology and harm reduction. My approach is grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS) — a framework that treats the complexity of your inner world with curiosity rather than judgment. I have particular experience with moral injury, institutional abuse, or high-control, coercive relationships.
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 &
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).
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.
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.
Therapy is a life-changing process of growth, transformation, and healing. It is a safe, confidential space where you can unburden yourself. Where you can begin to unpack the ways of being and doing that no longer serve you. It is a place where you can share your pain. Where wounds are found, held, and tended with care. Where you can connect with your own vitality and dare to live a fuller, more meaningful life. It isn't always easy, nor quick, but it's almost always worthwhile.
Therapy is a life-changing process of growth, transformation, and healing. It is a safe, confidential space where you can unburden yourself. Where you can begin to unpack the ways of being and doing that no longer serve you. It is a place where you can share your pain. Where wounds are found, held, and tended with care. Where you can connect with your own vitality and dare to live a fuller, more meaningful life. It isn't always easy, nor quick, but it's almost always worthwhile.
This can include shifts in work or relationships, questions around fertility, becoming a parent, or experiences of loss.
People come because something isn’t working, even if they can’t fully say why. A pattern has taken hold. This often shows up in work, in relationships, or in the transition into parenthood. Sometimes it’s a sense that you’re functioning well on the surface, but something underneath isn’t working. Together, we’ll pay attention to what keeps returning across relationships, work, and inner life. Over time, what once felt fixed begins to loosen, and new ways of relating to oneself and others can emerge.
This can include shifts in work or relationships, questions around fertility, becoming a parent, or experiences of loss.
People come because something isn’t working, even if they can’t fully say why. A pattern has taken hold. This often shows up in work, in relationships, or in the transition into parenthood. Sometimes it’s a sense that you’re functioning well on the surface, but something underneath isn’t working. Together, we’ll pay attention to what keeps returning across relationships, work, and inner life. Over time, what once felt fixed begins to loosen, and new ways of relating to oneself and others can emerge.
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