In Person Therapists in Oakland, CA
*****Please see my website at: www.janvitekphd.com/.***** A genuine, empathic, and caring relationship is at the heart of meaningful and helpful psychotherapy. I focus on creating a safe, warm, and reflective environment in which to explore thoughts and feelings and identify patterns of behavior. I seek an optimum balance between safety and nurturance and challenge and directness. Good psychotherapy is about making better choices about how to take care of yourself, how to form satisfying relationships, and how to attain your personal goals.
*****Please see my website at: www.janvitekphd.com/.***** A genuine, empathic, and caring relationship is at the heart of meaningful and helpful psychotherapy. I focus on creating a safe, warm, and reflective environment in which to explore thoughts and feelings and identify patterns of behavior. I seek an optimum balance between safety and nurturance and challenge and directness. Good psychotherapy is about making better choices about how to take care of yourself, how to form satisfying relationships, and how to attain your personal goals.
At one time or another, day-to-day life can just feel too difficult. The perspective, support, and skills you can gain from working with a therapist can be an enormous help. I enjoy working with a wide range of adults struggling with life transitions, parenting, relationships, work challenges, or grief and loss. I am particularly interested in the personal issues brought up by the special needs, illnesses, or other challenges, of people you care about. I use psychodynamic as well as practical and supportive approaches, depending on the needs of my clients.
At one time or another, day-to-day life can just feel too difficult. The perspective, support, and skills you can gain from working with a therapist can be an enormous help. I enjoy working with a wide range of adults struggling with life transitions, parenting, relationships, work challenges, or grief and loss. I am particularly interested in the personal issues brought up by the special needs, illnesses, or other challenges, of people you care about. I use psychodynamic as well as practical and supportive approaches, depending on the needs of my clients.
Our society often moves fast, and it is easy to get caught up and not allow the time to address the thoughts and emotional reactions that may emerge with challenges and changing life circumstances. With over 10 years of experience serving individuals across the lifespan, I provide an affirmative space for individuals to explore areas in their life where they would like to see growth and change. I also value the opportunities to notice areas of life that feel fulfilling, to explore strengths and reflect on positives. My style is warm and thoughtful. and interactive.
Our society often moves fast, and it is easy to get caught up and not allow the time to address the thoughts and emotional reactions that may emerge with challenges and changing life circumstances. With over 10 years of experience serving individuals across the lifespan, I provide an affirmative space for individuals to explore areas in their life where they would like to see growth and change. I also value the opportunities to notice areas of life that feel fulfilling, to explore strengths and reflect on positives. My style is warm and thoughtful. and interactive.
I offer therapy session in-person, or online via video.
Relationships are where our deepest wounds and longings often live. I guide couples through moments of disconnection and conflict, helping partners slow down, rebuild trust, and learn to truly hear and respond to one another. Whether you’re navigating repeated arguments, distance, betrayal, or the weight of shared history, therapy becomes a space to understand the patterns between you and begin creating something new, together.
I work with couples, families, transitional-age youth, and young adults who are navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, family stress, identity, and major life transitions. My clients come seeking
I offer therapy session in-person, or online via video.
Relationships are where our deepest wounds and longings often live. I guide couples through moments of disconnection and conflict, helping partners slow down, rebuild trust, and learn to truly hear and respond to one another. Whether you’re navigating repeated arguments, distance, betrayal, or the weight of shared history, therapy becomes a space to understand the patterns between you and begin creating something new, together.
I work with couples, families, transitional-age youth, and young adults who are navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, family stress, identity, and major life transitions. My clients come seeking
At Ability Psychological Services, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and professional psychological evaluation services. With expertise in neurodevelopmental and psychological evaluations, our team is committed to helping individuals and families achieve optimal well-being. Our approach is rooted in evidence-based and culturally comprehensive practices, ensuring our clients' highest quality of care.
At Ability Psychological Services, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and professional psychological evaluation services. With expertise in neurodevelopmental and psychological evaluations, our team is committed to helping individuals and families achieve optimal well-being. Our approach is rooted in evidence-based and culturally comprehensive practices, ensuring our clients' highest quality of care.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
If you're looking for a therapist, there's a good chance you're having a hard time or want to make changes in your life. That's where I can help. I provide a supportive environment for you to work through the thoughts, emotions and beliefs that may not be serving you. We will develop a plan that fits your lifestyle and puts you on a path toward the fulfillment, ease and well-being you deserve. I will accept you as you are, and help you become who you want to be.
If you're looking for a therapist, there's a good chance you're having a hard time or want to make changes in your life. That's where I can help. I provide a supportive environment for you to work through the thoughts, emotions and beliefs that may not be serving you. We will develop a plan that fits your lifestyle and puts you on a path toward the fulfillment, ease and well-being you deserve. I will accept you as you are, and help you become who you want to be.
Sara Appelbaum : Brainspotting & Trauma Treatment
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94618
Everyone has different reasons for pursuing therapy. Maybe everyday stress has increased to a point where you don't remember what joy and peace feel like. Sometimes you know that you need healing in order to move forward from a painful past but it feels like "too much" to go there. Or you hit a wall in talk therapy and wonder why you STILL live with significant anxiety, depression or sleep issues. Maybe your relationships are always stressful and you feel tired, misunderstood and trapped. It can be hard to know where to begin and what you need! If these examples sound familiar then trauma treatment may help.
Everyone has different reasons for pursuing therapy. Maybe everyday stress has increased to a point where you don't remember what joy and peace feel like. Sometimes you know that you need healing in order to move forward from a painful past but it feels like "too much" to go there. Or you hit a wall in talk therapy and wonder why you STILL live with significant anxiety, depression or sleep issues. Maybe your relationships are always stressful and you feel tired, misunderstood and trapped. It can be hard to know where to begin and what you need! If these examples sound familiar then trauma treatment may help.
Sometimes intellectual understanding isn’t enough to deeply shift the patterns that cause us pain and keep us stuck in life. I view therapy as an experiential, relational process that engages the whole self. My work is based in somatic practice, which means that we use embodied experience as a gateway to our emotional life and an anchor to the present moment. As a long time meditator, I value training the mind and cultivating the ability to intentionally direct attention. At the same time, there are things we can’t do alone. There is a level of healing that can only happen in a relationship.
Sometimes intellectual understanding isn’t enough to deeply shift the patterns that cause us pain and keep us stuck in life. I view therapy as an experiential, relational process that engages the whole self. My work is based in somatic practice, which means that we use embodied experience as a gateway to our emotional life and an anchor to the present moment. As a long time meditator, I value training the mind and cultivating the ability to intentionally direct attention. At the same time, there are things we can’t do alone. There is a level of healing that can only happen in a relationship.
It's common to feel disconnected and challenged in our intimate relationships, even when there's love. Working collaboratively, we will focus on understanding what's happening within you, strengthening connection in relationships, improving communication, and facilitating an experience and felt sense that you are important, heard, seen, and loved. My clinical style is warm, empathic, attuned, collaborative, client-centered, direct, and infused with humor and practicality. I work with individuals, couples & families of all ages & stages of life coping with a range of issues.
It's common to feel disconnected and challenged in our intimate relationships, even when there's love. Working collaboratively, we will focus on understanding what's happening within you, strengthening connection in relationships, improving communication, and facilitating an experience and felt sense that you are important, heard, seen, and loved. My clinical style is warm, empathic, attuned, collaborative, client-centered, direct, and infused with humor and practicality. I work with individuals, couples & families of all ages & stages of life coping with a range of issues.
As a life coach with a doctorate in depth psychology, I work in a psychologically savvy way, without losing the dynamism of coaching. I facilitate ‘lucid living’ in my clients – an ability to act, think, and feel in agreement with one’s truest self. Whatever issue you are addressing, I assume that something in you knows the right approach to it, although discovering this may require the help of others. I also assume that no-one wants to merely make the dysfunctional functional: We all desire exceptional levels of vitality, creativity, and resilience.
As a life coach with a doctorate in depth psychology, I work in a psychologically savvy way, without losing the dynamism of coaching. I facilitate ‘lucid living’ in my clients – an ability to act, think, and feel in agreement with one’s truest self. Whatever issue you are addressing, I assume that something in you knows the right approach to it, although discovering this may require the help of others. I also assume that no-one wants to merely make the dysfunctional functional: We all desire exceptional levels of vitality, creativity, and resilience.
I offer therapy both in person and virtually, and I welcome collaboration in finding what feels most supportive for you.
Finding someone easy to talk to can be difficult. My hope is to be that person for you. I believe your personal story matters, as does the broader social and systemic context around you. Together, we can explore both. I take a solution-oriented approach to therapy, balancing insight and root causes with a focus on your current goals and well-being. I enjoy helping clients move toward freedom from habits and thoughts that no longer serve them. You deserve to feel hopeful and empowered, and I’d love to walk alongside you.
I offer therapy both in person and virtually, and I welcome collaboration in finding what feels most supportive for you.
Finding someone easy to talk to can be difficult. My hope is to be that person for you. I believe your personal story matters, as does the broader social and systemic context around you. Together, we can explore both. I take a solution-oriented approach to therapy, balancing insight and root causes with a focus on your current goals and well-being. I enjoy helping clients move toward freedom from habits and thoughts that no longer serve them. You deserve to feel hopeful and empowered, and I’d love to walk alongside you.
I've worked with teens and adults, one on one and in groups for the past seven years, specializing in issues of grief/loss, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and substance abuse/addiction. I've also had the opportunity of working with couples, families, and children, helping them navigate the difficulties of divorce.
As a depth practitioner, I believe that as you are already good enough, that suffering is natural, and that you already have everything you need to become whole. I also believe that therapy is a process begun by and guided by you.
I've worked with teens and adults, one on one and in groups for the past seven years, specializing in issues of grief/loss, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and substance abuse/addiction. I've also had the opportunity of working with couples, families, and children, helping them navigate the difficulties of divorce.
As a depth practitioner, I believe that as you are already good enough, that suffering is natural, and that you already have everything you need to become whole. I also believe that therapy is a process begun by and guided by you.
Are you worried about self-defeating tendencies? Why do you get in your own way in relationships, at work, in school, or in expressing your inspiration and creativity? We look together at the barriers to success that interfere with productivity and peace of mind. Because I co-authored the top-rated book, "Procrastination: Why You Do It; What To Do About It NOW," (and because it took me six years to complete my dissertation!) I like to help people overcome procrastination and achieve their goals.
My other specialities include: grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, writing/editing, and supervision.
Are you worried about self-defeating tendencies? Why do you get in your own way in relationships, at work, in school, or in expressing your inspiration and creativity? We look together at the barriers to success that interfere with productivity and peace of mind. Because I co-authored the top-rated book, "Procrastination: Why You Do It; What To Do About It NOW," (and because it took me six years to complete my dissertation!) I like to help people overcome procrastination and achieve their goals.
My other specialities include: grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, writing/editing, and supervision.
I offer therapy sessions in-person or virtually.
Being a human is hard. As a therapist, my goal is to take some of the weight off your shoulders and support you in creating a life that aligns with your values. I honor each person as the expert of their own experience and believe we all have an innate capacity to heal, grow, and thrive. I specialize in working with folks who are navigating a wide range of experiences: including trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, chronic illness/disability, gender exploration, and neurodiversity. I have extensive experience working with children, adults, seniors and families.
I offer therapy sessions in-person or virtually.
Being a human is hard. As a therapist, my goal is to take some of the weight off your shoulders and support you in creating a life that aligns with your values. I honor each person as the expert of their own experience and believe we all have an innate capacity to heal, grow, and thrive. I specialize in working with folks who are navigating a wide range of experiences: including trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, chronic illness/disability, gender exploration, and neurodiversity. I have extensive experience working with children, adults, seniors and families.
I am a trauma centered, queer therapist incorporating the body, family systems and collective liberation. I center the relational experience and hope for therapy to be a place of support to encounter all parts of yourself. I view therapy as a place to feel and be felt, one that can hold unknown territory. Our bodies know what they need even if for a multitude of reasons there is a not knowing. I orient the therapeutic container to hold the process of disentangling from the myriad systems influencing how we relate to ourselves and others.
I am a trauma centered, queer therapist incorporating the body, family systems and collective liberation. I center the relational experience and hope for therapy to be a place of support to encounter all parts of yourself. I view therapy as a place to feel and be felt, one that can hold unknown territory. Our bodies know what they need even if for a multitude of reasons there is a not knowing. I orient the therapeutic container to hold the process of disentangling from the myriad systems influencing how we relate to ourselves and others.
My therapy framework is inspired by Black feminist sci-fi writer Octavia E. Butler who inspired my belief that healing helps us imagine and build worlds beyond the forces that dominate, dehumanize, and disconnect. The tools I use to support the exploration of individual, interpersonal, and intergenerational trauma are shaped by abolition that rejects punitive and scarcity mindsets and disability justice which strives to value every body.
I draw from a number of therapeutic approaches that gently uncover without judgment deeply embedded coping strategies that were once necessary for survival.
My therapy framework is inspired by Black feminist sci-fi writer Octavia E. Butler who inspired my belief that healing helps us imagine and build worlds beyond the forces that dominate, dehumanize, and disconnect. The tools I use to support the exploration of individual, interpersonal, and intergenerational trauma are shaped by abolition that rejects punitive and scarcity mindsets and disability justice which strives to value every body.
I draw from a number of therapeutic approaches that gently uncover without judgment deeply embedded coping strategies that were once necessary for survival.
Couples Therapist : Laura Prince-McGee, AMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94611
I'm accepting new virtual clients and also see in-person clients in Oakland.
Let’s be real—relationships can be hard! Between the constant demands of modern life, the pressure of expectations, and the juggling of so many needs, it’s no wonder relationships can feel overwhelming—and it’s easy to start feeling disconnected. I work with couples who want to feel more supported, understood, and deeply connected in their partnership. Many come to me feeling stuck in the same arguments, carrying old hurts, or unsure how to move forward. Together, we slow things down, truly listen to each other, and rebuild trust and intimacy so your relationship feels safe, strong, and alive again.
I'm accepting new virtual clients and also see in-person clients in Oakland.
Let’s be real—relationships can be hard! Between the constant demands of modern life, the pressure of expectations, and the juggling of so many needs, it’s no wonder relationships can feel overwhelming—and it’s easy to start feeling disconnected. I work with couples who want to feel more supported, understood, and deeply connected in their partnership. Many come to me feeling stuck in the same arguments, carrying old hurts, or unsure how to move forward. Together, we slow things down, truly listen to each other, and rebuild trust and intimacy so your relationship feels safe, strong, and alive again.
I offer in-person sessions and online services via a secure platform.
My practice is primarily focused on helping those who are struggling with the effects of trauma, grief, cultural dislocation, and life transitions or upheavals. You may be struggling with infertility, pregnancy losses, and other issues around family building. You may have experienced harm in your personal relationships or out in the world at large. If you are an immigrant, you may be facing difficulties communicating across cultural divides or grappling with cultural adjustments more generally.
I offer in-person sessions and online services via a secure platform.
My practice is primarily focused on helping those who are struggling with the effects of trauma, grief, cultural dislocation, and life transitions or upheavals. You may be struggling with infertility, pregnancy losses, and other issues around family building. You may have experienced harm in your personal relationships or out in the world at large. If you are an immigrant, you may be facing difficulties communicating across cultural divides or grappling with cultural adjustments more generally.
You don’t have to fit into a box to heal. You don’t have to water yourself down to be understood. Whether you express yourself through lyrics, movement, deep conversations, or silence—this space is yours. As a clinician who blends hip-hop therapy, creative arts, and real-world mental health strategies, I meet you where you are, no judgment, no forced vulnerability. Together, we tap into your strengths, rewrite old narratives, and build a future that aligns with who you truly are. Healing is a remix—let’s make yours sound like you.
Working with children, teens and adults!
You don’t have to fit into a box to heal. You don’t have to water yourself down to be understood. Whether you express yourself through lyrics, movement, deep conversations, or silence—this space is yours. As a clinician who blends hip-hop therapy, creative arts, and real-world mental health strategies, I meet you where you are, no judgment, no forced vulnerability. Together, we tap into your strengths, rewrite old narratives, and build a future that aligns with who you truly are. Healing is a remix—let’s make yours sound like you.
Working with children, teens and adults!
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