Medication Management Therapists in Oakland, CA
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 25 years of experience treating children, adolescents, families and adults. I provide highly indiviudalized therapy to each and every client. I integrate techniques from several theoretical orientations, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, family systems theory, and psychodynamic theory, to formulate an indiviudalized treatment plan for each client. Within the session, I create a safe, compassionate and confidential setting for clients to address their core issues and to work out past and present difficulties.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 25 years of experience treating children, adolescents, families and adults. I provide highly indiviudalized therapy to each and every client. I integrate techniques from several theoretical orientations, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, family systems theory, and psychodynamic theory, to formulate an indiviudalized treatment plan for each client. Within the session, I create a safe, compassionate and confidential setting for clients to address their core issues and to work out past and present difficulties.
Hi! I am an LCSW and actor, helping people find their truest and most joyful self-expression, and guiding clients to get connected to their passion and excitement for life! My MSW is from NYU and my BA is in Communications (Theatre & Music Theatre Major) from Northwestern University. I've been a professional actor, teaching artist and improvisor for 14 years, and in addition to eclectic therapeutic modalities (CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamics), I incorporate drama, theatre and comedy in my work as a therapist and social worker. In addition to private practice, I perform theatre around the country and dance salsa and hip hop!
Hi! I am an LCSW and actor, helping people find their truest and most joyful self-expression, and guiding clients to get connected to their passion and excitement for life! My MSW is from NYU and my BA is in Communications (Theatre & Music Theatre Major) from Northwestern University. I've been a professional actor, teaching artist and improvisor for 14 years, and in addition to eclectic therapeutic modalities (CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamics), I incorporate drama, theatre and comedy in my work as a therapist and social worker. In addition to private practice, I perform theatre around the country and dance salsa and hip hop!
Sankofa Holistic Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAP
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94610
Congratulations, you found a compassionate and affirming therapist. As you're reading this I understand it maybe with some degree of ambivalence. To that end, my immediate goal is to connect and reflect with you in ways that are safe, respectful and trusting. Only then can we have a meaningful, therapeutic-relationship that's open to collaboration, exploration, and revelation. This is where we "Make the road as we walk it", and I champion your journey, where ever it leads. I value the creative and growth potential of every human being. How can I best support you?
Congratulations, you found a compassionate and affirming therapist. As you're reading this I understand it maybe with some degree of ambivalence. To that end, my immediate goal is to connect and reflect with you in ways that are safe, respectful and trusting. Only then can we have a meaningful, therapeutic-relationship that's open to collaboration, exploration, and revelation. This is where we "Make the road as we walk it", and I champion your journey, where ever it leads. I value the creative and growth potential of every human being. How can I best support you?
My clients often come to therapy with a desire to change something in their lives that is causing distress or interfering with goals. This may be troublesome thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, or stressful life circumstances. Through our work together, you can achieve relief and more confidently manage depression, anxiety, anger, substance use, grief, relationship conflict, and life transitions. I have a special interest in supporting clients building families with children and am certified in perinatal mental health. In addition, I have extensive experience supporting those adjusting to and managing medical conditions.
My clients often come to therapy with a desire to change something in their lives that is causing distress or interfering with goals. This may be troublesome thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, or stressful life circumstances. Through our work together, you can achieve relief and more confidently manage depression, anxiety, anger, substance use, grief, relationship conflict, and life transitions. I have a special interest in supporting clients building families with children and am certified in perinatal mental health. In addition, I have extensive experience supporting those adjusting to and managing medical conditions.
I specialize in working with folx who identify with the following communities: LGBTQA+ consensual/ethical non-monogamy (CNM), polyamory, kink, BDSM, and who are struggling with anxiety, depression and a history of trauma.
I think of psychotherapy as a necessary form of social activism toward a larger goal of equity for people of all races, genders, sexual/relational orientations, levels of ability, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Let's work together to bring you back to yourself, your relationships and your community!
I specialize in working with folx who identify with the following communities: LGBTQA+ consensual/ethical non-monogamy (CNM), polyamory, kink, BDSM, and who are struggling with anxiety, depression and a history of trauma.
I think of psychotherapy as a necessary form of social activism toward a larger goal of equity for people of all races, genders, sexual/relational orientations, levels of ability, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Let's work together to bring you back to yourself, your relationships and your community!
Life used to be easier! Perhaps you feel stuck in your relationships and you are not getting along with the people you see daily. Issues in life can be overwhelming and full of challenges. I begin by meeting you at your place of growth or healing, and whether trauma, abuse, grieving, recovery or life issues, we work together to overcome them. There is hope. Let me help you reach the goals and connections you deserve. With sensitivity and compassion, we work to determine what might be blocking your full potential and your feelings.
Life used to be easier! Perhaps you feel stuck in your relationships and you are not getting along with the people you see daily. Issues in life can be overwhelming and full of challenges. I begin by meeting you at your place of growth or healing, and whether trauma, abuse, grieving, recovery or life issues, we work together to overcome them. There is hope. Let me help you reach the goals and connections you deserve. With sensitivity and compassion, we work to determine what might be blocking your full potential and your feelings.
I offer my clients specific tools to help them make values-driven decisions, reduce anxious thinking, manage depression, cope with trauma-related symptoms, set boundaries in relationships, and build confidence in themselves. I specialize in working with professionals in their 20’s and 30’s and enjoy helping them find a healthy balance between work, family/friends, and themselves. I have extensive experience teaching practical skills in these areas to best meet my clients' specific needs.
I additionally specialize in helping people navigate relational trauma, and work with the parts themselves that may be stuck in the past.
I offer my clients specific tools to help them make values-driven decisions, reduce anxious thinking, manage depression, cope with trauma-related symptoms, set boundaries in relationships, and build confidence in themselves. I specialize in working with professionals in their 20’s and 30’s and enjoy helping them find a healthy balance between work, family/friends, and themselves. I have extensive experience teaching practical skills in these areas to best meet my clients' specific needs.
I additionally specialize in helping people navigate relational trauma, and work with the parts themselves that may be stuck in the past.
My love of psychotherapy is rooted in deep belief of the transformative potential of individuals to heal, grow, and realize their most healthy and happy selves, and in turn to have greater capacity and freedom to change our communities and society. As a nurse practitioner I aim to work with you towards that goal. In much the same way that we are shaped by our early relationships, environment, and experiences, healing too happens in relationship. In an attuned therapeutic relationship, we are able to have different experiences and develop a greater sense of authenticity and connection to ourselves and the world around us.
My love of psychotherapy is rooted in deep belief of the transformative potential of individuals to heal, grow, and realize their most healthy and happy selves, and in turn to have greater capacity and freedom to change our communities and society. As a nurse practitioner I aim to work with you towards that goal. In much the same way that we are shaped by our early relationships, environment, and experiences, healing too happens in relationship. In an attuned therapeutic relationship, we are able to have different experiences and develop a greater sense of authenticity and connection to ourselves and the world around us.
I specialize in working with individuals who may feel lost, overwhelmed, or trapped in someone else's goals. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, caregiver fatigue, or burnout, I am here to help you navigate these challenges. I am particularly passionate about supporting women throughout the lifespan, including perinatal, postpartum, and perimenopausal stages.
I specialize in working with individuals who may feel lost, overwhelmed, or trapped in someone else's goals. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, caregiver fatigue, or burnout, I am here to help you navigate these challenges. I am particularly passionate about supporting women throughout the lifespan, including perinatal, postpartum, and perimenopausal stages.
I work with men who are tired of repeating the same relationship patterns, pulling away when things get close, dishonesty, or feeling unable to sustain meaningful connection despite wanting it. Many of my clients are high-functioning and insightful, yet find that understanding their patterns hasn’t been enough to change them.
My approach focuses on helping you understand and shift the deeper emotional forces driving these dynamics, so that change is not just intellectual, but lived. In our work, we slow things down and pay close attention to what’s happening in real time, both in your relationships and in the therapy office.
I work with men who are tired of repeating the same relationship patterns, pulling away when things get close, dishonesty, or feeling unable to sustain meaningful connection despite wanting it. Many of my clients are high-functioning and insightful, yet find that understanding their patterns hasn’t been enough to change them.
My approach focuses on helping you understand and shift the deeper emotional forces driving these dynamics, so that change is not just intellectual, but lived. In our work, we slow things down and pay close attention to what’s happening in real time, both in your relationships and in the therapy office.
Deciding to start therapy is a sign of strength. I believe all people have a natural inclination toward growth and wholeness and sometimes things get in the way. Exploring these obstacles with compassion and courage can help you cultivate the most important relationship of your life -- your relationship with yourself. Whether your challenge is depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationships, addictions or career challenges, all you need to get started is the desire to change.
Deciding to start therapy is a sign of strength. I believe all people have a natural inclination toward growth and wholeness and sometimes things get in the way. Exploring these obstacles with compassion and courage can help you cultivate the most important relationship of your life -- your relationship with yourself. Whether your challenge is depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationships, addictions or career challenges, all you need to get started is the desire to change.
Trauma takes many forms; often in the guise of unprocessed grief and loss. Loss of employment, financial insecurity, divorce, separation, domestic violence and abuse; all must be mourned. We become stuck; often not understanding our own reactions to people, places and things. Our partners, children, colleagues and superiors can appear to feel unfairly entitled to what we have to offer. Our ability to tolerate distress is limited.
Trauma takes many forms; often in the guise of unprocessed grief and loss. Loss of employment, financial insecurity, divorce, separation, domestic violence and abuse; all must be mourned. We become stuck; often not understanding our own reactions to people, places and things. Our partners, children, colleagues and superiors can appear to feel unfairly entitled to what we have to offer. Our ability to tolerate distress is limited.
ADHD · Addiction · Adolescents/Teens · Aging · Alcohol Use · Anger Management · Anxiety · Behavioral Issues · Bipolar Disorder · Borderline Personality · Career Counseling · Child Abuse or Neglect · Children · Chronic Impulsivity · Chronic Relapse · Codependency · Coping Skills · Cultural Stress · Depression · Dissociative Disorders · Divorce · Domestic Violence · Drug Abuse · Dual Diagnosis · Eating Disorders · Emotional Disturbance · Family Conflict · Gambling · Grief · Hoarding · Impulse Control Disorders · Impulsivity · Infidelity · Internet Addiction · Job Stress · Learning Disabilities · Legal Stress · Life Coaching · Life Tra
ADHD · Addiction · Adolescents/Teens · Aging · Alcohol Use · Anger Management · Anxiety · Behavioral Issues · Bipolar Disorder · Borderline Personality · Career Counseling · Child Abuse or Neglect · Children · Chronic Impulsivity · Chronic Relapse · Codependency · Coping Skills · Cultural Stress · Depression · Dissociative Disorders · Divorce · Domestic Violence · Drug Abuse · Dual Diagnosis · Eating Disorders · Emotional Disturbance · Family Conflict · Gambling · Grief · Hoarding · Impulse Control Disorders · Impulsivity · Infidelity · Internet Addiction · Job Stress · Learning Disabilities · Legal Stress · Life Coaching · Life Tra
I am passionate about working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, traumas that are single incident events such as car accidents, surgeries or that have occurred throughout ones childhood where they are experiencing physical or emotional symptoms now as a result. I love working with individuals who are looking on ways to feel supported to increase their own self worth in all areas of their life. My style is relational and collaborative and I believe that you are the expert in your own life. I can help support in creating change around what works best for you - I pride myself on meeting patients where they are comfortable.
I am passionate about working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, traumas that are single incident events such as car accidents, surgeries or that have occurred throughout ones childhood where they are experiencing physical or emotional symptoms now as a result. I love working with individuals who are looking on ways to feel supported to increase their own self worth in all areas of their life. My style is relational and collaborative and I believe that you are the expert in your own life. I can help support in creating change around what works best for you - I pride myself on meeting patients where they are comfortable.
Sometimes you know how you feel, and other times you don't. Sometimes others understand you, but a lot of times you feel misunderstood. Maybe you struggle to understand yourself and what's going on inside of you. I would be honored to partner with you to help you find words to narrate your experience, guide you towards a deeper understanding of your situation and yourself, and help you find healing and change through a safe and caring therapeutic relationship.
Sometimes you know how you feel, and other times you don't. Sometimes others understand you, but a lot of times you feel misunderstood. Maybe you struggle to understand yourself and what's going on inside of you. I would be honored to partner with you to help you find words to narrate your experience, guide you towards a deeper understanding of your situation and yourself, and help you find healing and change through a safe and caring therapeutic relationship.
Someone once said we are simply "empty boxes", boxes into which we put ideas. We can put ideas in our boxes that make us feel good or bad. What ideas are you putting in your "box", and why? Also, there are many different roads we can take in life. If I take one, I may not be able to take another. How can we choose the "right" one? Choosing the best "path" depends on who you really are inside and discovering what makes you the unique person you are. It's important to find this out as it will affect your happiness.
Someone once said we are simply "empty boxes", boxes into which we put ideas. We can put ideas in our boxes that make us feel good or bad. What ideas are you putting in your "box", and why? Also, there are many different roads we can take in life. If I take one, I may not be able to take another. How can we choose the "right" one? Choosing the best "path" depends on who you really are inside and discovering what makes you the unique person you are. It's important to find this out as it will affect your happiness.
I see individuals, partners, and adult family members seeking security and connection within themselves and in their relationships. My style is warm, collaborative, and focused. My work is informed by attachment theory, trauma research, systems thinking, and mindfulness practice. I am drawn to this work by the dream of a world in which all beings everywhere experience safety, dignity, and belonging.
I see individuals, partners, and adult family members seeking security and connection within themselves and in their relationships. My style is warm, collaborative, and focused. My work is informed by attachment theory, trauma research, systems thinking, and mindfulness practice. I am drawn to this work by the dream of a world in which all beings everywhere experience safety, dignity, and belonging.
My main goal in the therapeutic relationship is to provide a safe, non-judgmental, trusting environment where individuals can explore their feelings in their search for a more fulfilling life. I provide therapy personalized to your unique situation and needs, treating each person’s problems within the context of each circumstance. I will work towards developing a relationship with you where you can feel safe to express your thoughts and feelings and what is holding you back from living life more fully. I am not just a passive listener, I will give you feedback in a direct and honest way.
I also offer Custody & CoParenting Mediation
My main goal in the therapeutic relationship is to provide a safe, non-judgmental, trusting environment where individuals can explore their feelings in their search for a more fulfilling life. I provide therapy personalized to your unique situation and needs, treating each person’s problems within the context of each circumstance. I will work towards developing a relationship with you where you can feel safe to express your thoughts and feelings and what is holding you back from living life more fully. I am not just a passive listener, I will give you feedback in a direct and honest way.
I also offer Custody & CoParenting Mediation
What do you want? What are you doing to get it? Is it working, and if not, what can you do differently? Your personal goals for therapy, once defined, will be at the heart of our work together. I'll support you in slowing down, deepening your sense of safety, so you can break old patterns, find new ways to communicate and welcome change and growth. Suffering is part of the human condition and unnecessary suffering is resisting what is and can be addressed with compassion and understanding and we can learn to respond to it skillfully. Slowing down, healing and integrating life experiences will be our focus!
What do you want? What are you doing to get it? Is it working, and if not, what can you do differently? Your personal goals for therapy, once defined, will be at the heart of our work together. I'll support you in slowing down, deepening your sense of safety, so you can break old patterns, find new ways to communicate and welcome change and growth. Suffering is part of the human condition and unnecessary suffering is resisting what is and can be addressed with compassion and understanding and we can learn to respond to it skillfully. Slowing down, healing and integrating life experiences will be our focus!
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving you feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where we can explore what's getting in the way of living the life you want. Together, we'll identify areas of challenge, build on your existing strengths, and develop practical strategies to help you move forward.
I use an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Strategies, and Internal Family Systems.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving you feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where we can explore what's getting in the way of living the life you want. Together, we'll identify areas of challenge, build on your existing strengths, and develop practical strategies to help you move forward.
I use an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Strategies, and Internal Family Systems.
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Medication Management Therapists
What are the most effective ways to manage medications?
One of the most effective ways a patient can manage their medications is to keep a list of each drug and dosage they take. Such a list can be helpful in keeping to their schedule and can also be something they bring to their psychiatrist or other physician so that the healthcare provider has a clear picture of what they’re taking and in what quantity. Using a pill organizer can be useful for memory and organization. Patients should discuss their medications and their effects at every appointment.
What are the risks if medications are not managed properly?
A suboptimal approach to medication management can lead to potentially harmful health outcomes. Most psychiatric drugs have side effects, and if a patient is not aware of them, they may seek additional medical help or over the counter or prescription drugs to treat the side effects, which may have its own side effects, a process called “prescription cascade.” Another risk to disorganization is that a psychiatrist without full knowledge of a patient’s regimen could prescribe a medication that should not be mixed with a patient’s existing drugs.
What’s the best way to encourage someone to get help managing their medications?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing medication management as a tool for improving their life and avoiding dangerous side effects. Offering specific examples of an individual’s failure to properly manage their medication regimen should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to break management down into parts, and there are several apps that can be used to organize which drugs are ingested, when they need to be refilled, and how they should be stored.
Are there natural treatments that can replace medications?
While there are many medications that can be vital to mental health, there are some natural lifestyle changes that can help reduce the need for drugs. Regular exercise, good sleep habits, a healthy diet, and therapy can all go a long way in symptom relief. Psychiatric medications typically treat symptoms but do not necessarily treat the cause of the condition. Many clinicians consider medications an adjunct to treatment rather than a treatment in and of itself.