Parenting Therapists in Oakland, CA
Whether you are struggling in school, your career, parenting, relationships, or in finding your purpose, I can help you create and achieve realistic goals for living a more fulfilled life.
I believe that we all have the innate capacity to heal our emotional pain. Therapy can help you recognize and challenge long-term beliefs, behavior and relationship patterns, and habits that get in the way of your optimal emotional health.
Whether you are struggling in school, your career, parenting, relationships, or in finding your purpose, I can help you create and achieve realistic goals for living a more fulfilled life.
I believe that we all have the innate capacity to heal our emotional pain. Therapy can help you recognize and challenge long-term beliefs, behavior and relationship patterns, and habits that get in the way of your optimal emotional health.
When we are struggling, it can be hard to see a way forward. I work with children, teens, and adults who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, difficulties with emotional regulation, behavioral issues at home and school, trauma, loss, and family transitions.
When we are struggling, it can be hard to see a way forward. I work with children, teens, and adults who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, difficulties with emotional regulation, behavioral issues at home and school, trauma, loss, and family transitions.
Couples want to feel better. Couples often find themselves caught in patterns of conflict that they would love to get out of. Most couples dream of living with better communication and less conflict. Fortunately, couples counseling was made for this. Whether you're looking for couples counseling to increasing the level of commitment in your relationship, wanting to deepen your connection, or really struggling to keep the connection alive - you're not alone and there is help.
Couples want to feel better. Couples often find themselves caught in patterns of conflict that they would love to get out of. Most couples dream of living with better communication and less conflict. Fortunately, couples counseling was made for this. Whether you're looking for couples counseling to increasing the level of commitment in your relationship, wanting to deepen your connection, or really struggling to keep the connection alive - you're not alone and there is help.
The process of becoming a parent can also evoke memories and feelings related to our own childhoods, which can serve as a reminder of patterns we would like to either emulate or avoid.
In my work with families over the past 15 years, I have been able to create a warm and non-judgmental space for parents to explore parenting challenges. Parenting consultation typically includes systematic assessment of your child’s behaviors (tantrums, feeding, sibling conflict, sleep difficulties) followed by concrete strategies to address your concerns.
The process of becoming a parent can also evoke memories and feelings related to our own childhoods, which can serve as a reminder of patterns we would like to either emulate or avoid.
In my work with families over the past 15 years, I have been able to create a warm and non-judgmental space for parents to explore parenting challenges. Parenting consultation typically includes systematic assessment of your child’s behaviors (tantrums, feeding, sibling conflict, sleep difficulties) followed by concrete strategies to address your concerns.
If you’re in the “Panini Generation,” you’re also caring for aging parents while raising kids—messy, squished, and overheated… and yes, there’s never enough cheese.
I offer telehealth therapy and parent coaching in California for parents of teens (and teens who are ready to engage). I specialize in ADHD/neurodiversity, anxiety, emotion dysregulation, school/IEP stress, trauma, and family conflict. My style is warm, practical, and skills-based (CBT/DBT) with a family-systems lens.
If you’re in the “Panini Generation,” you’re also caring for aging parents while raising kids—messy, squished, and overheated… and yes, there’s never enough cheese.
I offer telehealth therapy and parent coaching in California for parents of teens (and teens who are ready to engage). I specialize in ADHD/neurodiversity, anxiety, emotion dysregulation, school/IEP stress, trauma, and family conflict. My style is warm, practical, and skills-based (CBT/DBT) with a family-systems lens.
I often see new and expecting parents, individually or as couples.
Sometimes we come to therapy knowing exactly what is bothering us and what we hope to change. Other times, we can tell that something doesn’t feel as it should but are having trouble naming what that is. Either is a great place to begin. Together, we can look at your experience with a deepening curiosity to figure out what is getting in the way of what you want. No two therapies are exactly alike because no two people are exactly alike, but in general I work from a relational, collaborative, conversational model. I view my role as listening deeply to help you listen more deeply to yourself.
I often see new and expecting parents, individually or as couples.
Sometimes we come to therapy knowing exactly what is bothering us and what we hope to change. Other times, we can tell that something doesn’t feel as it should but are having trouble naming what that is. Either is a great place to begin. Together, we can look at your experience with a deepening curiosity to figure out what is getting in the way of what you want. No two therapies are exactly alike because no two people are exactly alike, but in general I work from a relational, collaborative, conversational model. I view my role as listening deeply to help you listen more deeply to yourself.
My clients are intelligent, usually sensitive people, many are young adults and parents.
—- Feel Better. —- Taking care of yourself, problem-solving and thoughtful pacing can help. My strong suit is navigating transitions: health, family, academic/professional-life, partnership and parenthood. Interested in supervision or practice-building for mental health clinicians? See my website for more info.
My clients are intelligent, usually sensitive people, many are young adults and parents.
—- Feel Better. —- Taking care of yourself, problem-solving and thoughtful pacing can help. My strong suit is navigating transitions: health, family, academic/professional-life, partnership and parenthood. Interested in supervision or practice-building for mental health clinicians? See my website for more info.
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.
Sometimes, you reach a point where the coping strategies that used to help just don’t work anymore. You might feel overwhelmed, out of control, constantly weighed down by worry, self-doubt, or even physical pain. Maybe you've spent years being highly attuned to others’ emotions and needs, while your own have been left behind. Sleepless nights, forgotten passions, and strained relationships have become familiar but unwanted parts of your life. But now, you're ready for something different. You’re ready to take care of yourself in a new way.
Sometimes, you reach a point where the coping strategies that used to help just don’t work anymore. You might feel overwhelmed, out of control, constantly weighed down by worry, self-doubt, or even physical pain. Maybe you've spent years being highly attuned to others’ emotions and needs, while your own have been left behind. Sleepless nights, forgotten passions, and strained relationships have become familiar but unwanted parts of your life. But now, you're ready for something different. You’re ready to take care of yourself in a new way.
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting, and those committed to healing.
Welcome! I am a bilingual (English/Spanish), bicultural clinical psychologist with 13 years of experience providing therapy. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and their families, as well as individual adults. Many of my clients have experienced trauma, face challenges with depression or anxiety, are navigating life transitions or relationship difficulties, and seek support to heal and cultivate deeper, more meaningful connections. I deeply respect the individuality of each client and honor their inherent capacity for healing.
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting, and those committed to healing.
Welcome! I am a bilingual (English/Spanish), bicultural clinical psychologist with 13 years of experience providing therapy. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and their families, as well as individual adults. Many of my clients have experienced trauma, face challenges with depression or anxiety, are navigating life transitions or relationship difficulties, and seek support to heal and cultivate deeper, more meaningful connections. I deeply respect the individuality of each client and honor their inherent capacity for healing.
My clinical journey includes comprehensive training from UCSF's Infant- Parent Program in San Francisco, along with The Psychotherapy Institute, and The Women's Therapy Center, both in Berkeley.
I specialize in relational work for couples and families, extending my services to include adult children and their parents. Attachment theory underscores our need for connection; disruptions can lead to emotional and physical distress. I believe that the ability to repair relational connections is not only vital but a skill that can be learned by all.
My clinical journey includes comprehensive training from UCSF's Infant- Parent Program in San Francisco, along with The Psychotherapy Institute, and The Women's Therapy Center, both in Berkeley.
I specialize in relational work for couples and families, extending my services to include adult children and their parents. Attachment theory underscores our need for connection; disruptions can lead to emotional and physical distress. I believe that the ability to repair relational connections is not only vital but a skill that can be learned by all.
I function in many roles within the Family Court system as a child custody evaluator, re-connection therapist and co- parent counselor.
Are you living a life of "quiet desperation"? Get to the bottom of your problems by connecting with yourself. Psychotherapy can help identify and overcome blocks that prevent you from being your real self. Are you repeating patterns from childhood despite your best efforts not to? Those patterns were likely formed early in childhood as a survival mechanism and now that you no longer need those patterns, they feel like a prison. Psychotherapy provides the key that opens the door. If you are afraid that you cannot do this, please do not sell yourself short and give yourself a chance.
I function in many roles within the Family Court system as a child custody evaluator, re-connection therapist and co- parent counselor.
Are you living a life of "quiet desperation"? Get to the bottom of your problems by connecting with yourself. Psychotherapy can help identify and overcome blocks that prevent you from being your real self. Are you repeating patterns from childhood despite your best efforts not to? Those patterns were likely formed early in childhood as a survival mechanism and now that you no longer need those patterns, they feel like a prison. Psychotherapy provides the key that opens the door. If you are afraid that you cannot do this, please do not sell yourself short and give yourself a chance.
Welcome! I’m a child, adolescent, young adult, and family psychotherapist. I am dedicated to supporting children, young adults, and families navigate life’s many challenges.
Welcome! I’m a child, adolescent, young adult, and family psychotherapist. I am dedicated to supporting children, young adults, and families navigate life’s many challenges.
Most people who reach out to me feel like there's some sort of a gap between what they want and what they have. This gap is uncomfortable, upsetting, or might be painful. And often it's unclear why this gap exists or what can be done to close it or at least narrow it down a bit. Each one of us has a set of life circumstances that need to be taken into account when attempting to improve on our lived-experience. Psychotherapy is the arena in which those personal circumstances, individual preferences, needs, wants, and struggles can be explored.
Most people who reach out to me feel like there's some sort of a gap between what they want and what they have. This gap is uncomfortable, upsetting, or might be painful. And often it's unclear why this gap exists or what can be done to close it or at least narrow it down a bit. Each one of us has a set of life circumstances that need to be taken into account when attempting to improve on our lived-experience. Psychotherapy is the arena in which those personal circumstances, individual preferences, needs, wants, and struggles can be explored.
Or perhaps you find yourself in a life stage that is challenging to your identity such as parenting and career stress or aging.
With 20 years of experience as a psychodynamically trained therapist with a background in long term psychotherapy, family therapy, and infant- parent psychotherapy, I enjoy working with clients with a range of issues such as self worth, parenting, relationships, perimenopause, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, peripartum issues, & life challenges.
Or perhaps you find yourself in a life stage that is challenging to your identity such as parenting and career stress or aging.
With 20 years of experience as a psychodynamically trained therapist with a background in long term psychotherapy, family therapy, and infant- parent psychotherapy, I enjoy working with clients with a range of issues such as self worth, parenting, relationships, perimenopause, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, peripartum issues, & life challenges.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure where to begin, but something in you knows it's time for support. Therapy can offer a steady place to land. You’re invited to show up exactly as you are, slow down, and gently explore what’s beneath the surface so you can reconnect with clarity, emotional freedom, and a stronger sense of self.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure where to begin, but something in you knows it's time for support. Therapy can offer a steady place to land. You’re invited to show up exactly as you are, slow down, and gently explore what’s beneath the surface so you can reconnect with clarity, emotional freedom, and a stronger sense of self.
As a parent of a teenager, you’re watching your child become more independent while they prepare to transition into adulthood.
Therapy is a safe place for your teen to explore their life challenges and learn how to overcome them while building the skills to reduce anxiety. Therapy is also a space for you, as the parent, to gain the tools needed to guide you through the teen years while still acknowledging and addressing your own needs. This is the first step to long-term change!
As a parent of a teenager, you’re watching your child become more independent while they prepare to transition into adulthood.
Therapy is a safe place for your teen to explore their life challenges and learn how to overcome them while building the skills to reduce anxiety. Therapy is also a space for you, as the parent, to gain the tools needed to guide you through the teen years while still acknowledging and addressing your own needs. This is the first step to long-term change!
Are you looking to transform your life? Are you tired of being caught in self-destructive patterns? Are you hoping for real change? If so, I am interested in collaborating with you to create the life you want. I am dedicated to helping you achieve your therapeutic goals quickly and fully. In my practice, I see people accomplish profound change on a daily basis. My style is straightforward coupled with compassion. In individual or couples therapy, I work diligently to help you overcome barriers to contentment in intimacy, relationships, work and family life.
Are you looking to transform your life? Are you tired of being caught in self-destructive patterns? Are you hoping for real change? If so, I am interested in collaborating with you to create the life you want. I am dedicated to helping you achieve your therapeutic goals quickly and fully. In my practice, I see people accomplish profound change on a daily basis. My style is straightforward coupled with compassion. In individual or couples therapy, I work diligently to help you overcome barriers to contentment in intimacy, relationships, work and family life.
Along with my child work I provide in depth parent support and guidance.
I am a clinical psychologist and have been working clinically with children, adolescents and families for 17 years. I am passionate about my work with children and adolescents. I believe that childhood is both a wonderful and an extremely challenging time. Through play, talk and family therapy I help children and families reach their potential for happy, productive and successful lives.
Along with my child work I provide in depth parent support and guidance.
I am a clinical psychologist and have been working clinically with children, adolescents and families for 17 years. I am passionate about my work with children and adolescents. I believe that childhood is both a wonderful and an extremely challenging time. Through play, talk and family therapy I help children and families reach their potential for happy, productive and successful lives.
Never do we have the exact same desire for money in the bank, sexual frequency, social activities, neatness, or parenting ideas (etc.) This is built-in conflict.
We all want to be seen and heard. It is hard to see our partner when they refuse to see us. This is the basis for the power struggle that every client knows about. The frustrations that come from this power struggle offer growth and insight that cannot be obtained in any other way.
Never do we have the exact same desire for money in the bank, sexual frequency, social activities, neatness, or parenting ideas (etc.) This is built-in conflict.
We all want to be seen and heard. It is hard to see our partner when they refuse to see us. This is the basis for the power struggle that every client knows about. The frustrations that come from this power struggle offer growth and insight that cannot be obtained in any other way.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.