Racial Identity Therapists in Oakland, CA
My specialties are racial identity development, racial trauma and stress, trauma, depression and anxiety.
When you've decided to get help, seeking a psychologist you feel comfortable with is as important as their skill and training. If I'm so honored to have you as my client, you'll find I utilize an integrated approach; a mix of gentle yet direct communication, mindfulness, cultural dynamics including family systems, psychoeducation, skill building using cognitive behavioral techniques, and of course explorative questions that help to uncover the emotional obstacles to your healing and progression in life.
My specialties are racial identity development, racial trauma and stress, trauma, depression and anxiety.
When you've decided to get help, seeking a psychologist you feel comfortable with is as important as their skill and training. If I'm so honored to have you as my client, you'll find I utilize an integrated approach; a mix of gentle yet direct communication, mindfulness, cultural dynamics including family systems, psychoeducation, skill building using cognitive behavioral techniques, and of course explorative questions that help to uncover the emotional obstacles to your healing and progression in life.
Do feelings of overwhelm, stress or unworthiness have you at an impasse? Struggling with the impacts of trauma, abuse or grief? Working through issues around racial identity, sexual orientation, or internalized oppression? Dealing with depression or anxiety? Do you have difficulty establishing healthy boundaries and making yourself the main character of your life? I am here to support you with holding the range of human emotions and experiences with greater ease, and unpacking patterns and behaviors that no longer serve you. Together, we will create a path forward that enhances your sense of agency, peace and fulfillment.
Do feelings of overwhelm, stress or unworthiness have you at an impasse? Struggling with the impacts of trauma, abuse or grief? Working through issues around racial identity, sexual orientation, or internalized oppression? Dealing with depression or anxiety? Do you have difficulty establishing healthy boundaries and making yourself the main character of your life? I am here to support you with holding the range of human emotions and experiences with greater ease, and unpacking patterns and behaviors that no longer serve you. Together, we will create a path forward that enhances your sense of agency, peace and fulfillment.
My primary focus areas include: trauma, grief, racial identity exploration, queer identity exploration, ethical non-monogamy, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and the rediscovery of self.
I believe you are the expert in your life. I believe the decision to seek therapy can be beautiful, and complicated because such is life. Healing isn’t linear and is a journey that can be filled with a variety of feelings and emotions–expansion, discomfort, learning, relearning, and unlearning. My goal is to co-create a space and container that will allow you to explore, discover, and tap into parts of yourself unknown to you. I am committed to using a healing-centered, trauma-informed lens and feel your journey of holistic transformation is unique and valuable.
My primary focus areas include: trauma, grief, racial identity exploration, queer identity exploration, ethical non-monogamy, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and the rediscovery of self.
I believe you are the expert in your life. I believe the decision to seek therapy can be beautiful, and complicated because such is life. Healing isn’t linear and is a journey that can be filled with a variety of feelings and emotions–expansion, discomfort, learning, relearning, and unlearning. My goal is to co-create a space and container that will allow you to explore, discover, and tap into parts of yourself unknown to you. I am committed to using a healing-centered, trauma-informed lens and feel your journey of holistic transformation is unique and valuable.
I have worked with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma and low self-esteem and body concerns; adults dealing with race-based stress, racial identity formation, and other culturally sensitive concerns.
I am motivated to work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, grief; feelings of being overwhelmed, sadness, frustration and loneliness. I work with clients who just feel stuck. I meet my clients where they are to collaborate on their wellness needs to meet their goals. I believe that we all have the capacity to become the best versions of ourselves within our families, relationships and community.
I have worked with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma and low self-esteem and body concerns; adults dealing with race-based stress, racial identity formation, and other culturally sensitive concerns.
I am motivated to work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, grief; feelings of being overwhelmed, sadness, frustration and loneliness. I work with clients who just feel stuck. I meet my clients where they are to collaborate on their wellness needs to meet their goals. I believe that we all have the capacity to become the best versions of ourselves within our families, relationships and community.
Chinwe Ezeonu
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94613 (Online Only)
The client would be struggling with symptoms of anxiety/ depression, their racial identity, and negative self-talk.
Welcome! My name is Chinwe with Diaspora Therapy Group. As a woman of color I believe in teamwork, collaboration, and making everyone feel seen and heard. Growing up in a Filipino and Nigerian household I internalized negative thoughts/ feelings around therapy. For a long time I did not want anything to do with it, but through reflection, growth, and my therapy, it has helped me positively mend my views. Going down the path of therapy can be frightening and lonely, especially for individuals of color. But this is not a journey that has to be endured alone. I would be honored to be your support, uplift you, and hear you, all whi
The client would be struggling with symptoms of anxiety/ depression, their racial identity, and negative self-talk.
Welcome! My name is Chinwe with Diaspora Therapy Group. As a woman of color I believe in teamwork, collaboration, and making everyone feel seen and heard. Growing up in a Filipino and Nigerian household I internalized negative thoughts/ feelings around therapy. For a long time I did not want anything to do with it, but through reflection, growth, and my therapy, it has helped me positively mend my views. Going down the path of therapy can be frightening and lonely, especially for individuals of color. But this is not a journey that has to be endured alone. I would be honored to be your support, uplift you, and hear you, all whi
As a transracial adoptee and my work with Veterans I have a special interest in attachment, grief and loss, family conflict, PTSD, alcohol and drugs, domestic violence/interpersonal violence, internalized oppression and racial identity.
I have a strong passion for helping individuals feel empowered and strive to live their best lives by finding meaning and purpose within themselves. Let’s face it, life can be difficult, but those difficult experiences do not have to define you as a person. By creating a safe and healing space my goal is to tap into your own personal power and natural strengths to focus on what is most important to you and your wellness.
As a transracial adoptee and my work with Veterans I have a special interest in attachment, grief and loss, family conflict, PTSD, alcohol and drugs, domestic violence/interpersonal violence, internalized oppression and racial identity.
I have a strong passion for helping individuals feel empowered and strive to live their best lives by finding meaning and purpose within themselves. Let’s face it, life can be difficult, but those difficult experiences do not have to define you as a person. By creating a safe and healing space my goal is to tap into your own personal power and natural strengths to focus on what is most important to you and your wellness.
Ali Pagan Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94601 (Online Only)
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and compassionate space for you to re-connect with your whole self (body included!) as well as your strengths, and to process through emotions and experiences that feel challenging to face and sort through on your own. As a black mixed race person of color myself, my racial identity is a lens through which I see the work and how I show up in the therapeutic space. I have a special interest in processing through grief for those who have experienced loss of any kind. I utilize calm, reflective listening, somatic awareness, social justice and systems focus, and a strengths-based approach.
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and compassionate space for you to re-connect with your whole self (body included!) as well as your strengths, and to process through emotions and experiences that feel challenging to face and sort through on your own. As a black mixed race person of color myself, my racial identity is a lens through which I see the work and how I show up in the therapeutic space. I have a special interest in processing through grief for those who have experienced loss of any kind. I utilize calm, reflective listening, somatic awareness, social justice and systems focus, and a strengths-based approach.
As a psychologist, I have evidence-based expertise in depression, anxiety, gender/ racial identity development, and race-based trauma.
Are you a person trying to explore your gender, race, or sexuality? Do you struggle to communicate your needs, set boundaries, and be assertive? I challenge you to speak your truth, understand yourself, and be authentic while maintaining boundaries. I use humor and a strong therapeutic relationship to help you be your ideal, most grounded self. When I think about transforming and changing one's life, I always reflect on Audre Lorde's powerful words. "What are the words you do not yet have...Next time, ask: What's the worst that will happen? Then push yourself a little further than you dare. "
As a psychologist, I have evidence-based expertise in depression, anxiety, gender/ racial identity development, and race-based trauma.
Are you a person trying to explore your gender, race, or sexuality? Do you struggle to communicate your needs, set boundaries, and be assertive? I challenge you to speak your truth, understand yourself, and be authentic while maintaining boundaries. I use humor and a strong therapeutic relationship to help you be your ideal, most grounded self. When I think about transforming and changing one's life, I always reflect on Audre Lorde's powerful words. "What are the words you do not yet have...Next time, ask: What's the worst that will happen? Then push yourself a little further than you dare. "
I feel honored to have the opportunity to work with you and explore any stressors that may be causing physical and emotional distress. I work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, substance use, racial identity transformation, spiritual crisis, family conflict and stress
I feel honored to have the opportunity to work with you and explore any stressors that may be causing physical and emotional distress. I work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, substance use, racial identity transformation, spiritual crisis, family conflict and stress
Cirrena Troutt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94602 (Online Only)
Whether you are struggling with stress and anxiety, life transitions, overcoming racial trauma, or exploring racial identity development, you can trust that I will approach your unique situation with openness and provide a safe space to work through these challenges.
Life can be challenging – we all know that – but the difficulty of these challenges and the way we adapt to them, looks different for everyone. Compassion and kindness while working through these challenges is critical to your success in being able to overcome current challenges and build upon your strengths and skills to prepare for the next. My goal as a therapist is to collaborate with you on your goals in a judgement-free environment where you can feel seen and heard, and truly be your authentic self. Together, we create the tools and techniques needed to improve your mental health and wellbeing.
Whether you are struggling with stress and anxiety, life transitions, overcoming racial trauma, or exploring racial identity development, you can trust that I will approach your unique situation with openness and provide a safe space to work through these challenges.
Life can be challenging – we all know that – but the difficulty of these challenges and the way we adapt to them, looks different for everyone. Compassion and kindness while working through these challenges is critical to your success in being able to overcome current challenges and build upon your strengths and skills to prepare for the next. My goal as a therapist is to collaborate with you on your goals in a judgement-free environment where you can feel seen and heard, and truly be your authentic self. Together, we create the tools and techniques needed to improve your mental health and wellbeing.
Are you a people-pleaser, overthinker and/or perfectionist, who is looking for a non-judgmental, transformative space to gain insights and self-awareness about why your inner critics are so loud? You may be feeling exhausted from putting yourself down and dismissing your own needs in the name of productivity, achievement, or avoiding rejection and mistakes. You have spent enough time being harsh on yourself. It's time to be kind to yourself. I specialize in anxiety, self esteem, grief, codependency, infertility, and racial identity. I can help you take action toward the life you want instead of getting stuck in your own mind.
Are you a people-pleaser, overthinker and/or perfectionist, who is looking for a non-judgmental, transformative space to gain insights and self-awareness about why your inner critics are so loud? You may be feeling exhausted from putting yourself down and dismissing your own needs in the name of productivity, achievement, or avoiding rejection and mistakes. You have spent enough time being harsh on yourself. It's time to be kind to yourself. I specialize in anxiety, self esteem, grief, codependency, infertility, and racial identity. I can help you take action toward the life you want instead of getting stuck in your own mind.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, N134572, APCC, N#12508
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94611
What have you been through, and how is it affecting you? When you went through some serious trauma, it can affect your everyday life and sometimes feel like it happened yesterday. It is my commitment to provide the highest quality of attention and support to each individual and couple and healing is the aim. I am also consistently expanding my therapy skills to provide the most relevant tools to support my clients. From a theoretical perspective, I primarily utilize a combination of cognitive, relational, and psychodynamic approaches. I am depth-oriented and am always seeking to explore the deeper layers of any experience.
What have you been through, and how is it affecting you? When you went through some serious trauma, it can affect your everyday life and sometimes feel like it happened yesterday. It is my commitment to provide the highest quality of attention and support to each individual and couple and healing is the aim. I am also consistently expanding my therapy skills to provide the most relevant tools to support my clients. From a theoretical perspective, I primarily utilize a combination of cognitive, relational, and psychodynamic approaches. I am depth-oriented and am always seeking to explore the deeper layers of any experience.
Starting therapy can be an important life decision. Whether you are hoping to focus on specific concerns, or exploring broader, longer standing challenges, therapy can be useful in understanding how aspects of one‘s temperament and relational tendencies interfere with living life authentically, and with reaching one’s full potential. By addressing issues in real-time, while also considering the impact of situational factors and past experiences, therapy can help to identify areas of one’s life to examine and evolve. Importantly, effective therapy often promotes resiliency, self-awareness and personal growth.
Starting therapy can be an important life decision. Whether you are hoping to focus on specific concerns, or exploring broader, longer standing challenges, therapy can be useful in understanding how aspects of one‘s temperament and relational tendencies interfere with living life authentically, and with reaching one’s full potential. By addressing issues in real-time, while also considering the impact of situational factors and past experiences, therapy can help to identify areas of one’s life to examine and evolve. Importantly, effective therapy often promotes resiliency, self-awareness and personal growth.
Lisa Bonta Sumii
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CMPC
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94618 (Online Only)
I work with elite athletes (at the youth, collegiate, Olympic, and professional levels) and high performers (C-Suite, actors, sport coaches, first responders). I support the promotion of optimal mental health (awareness of one's emotional experience, tools/skills/strategies, strong support system), and peak mental performance (mental skills training- imagery, goal setting, routines). I assist the elite athlete in designing a high performance mindset that can benefit them in their sport and in life. I am the first-ever Mental Performance Coach at the Oakland Roots SC. I am listed in the USPOC, NFLPA's Clinician Directory.
I work with elite athletes (at the youth, collegiate, Olympic, and professional levels) and high performers (C-Suite, actors, sport coaches, first responders). I support the promotion of optimal mental health (awareness of one's emotional experience, tools/skills/strategies, strong support system), and peak mental performance (mental skills training- imagery, goal setting, routines). I assist the elite athlete in designing a high performance mindset that can benefit them in their sport and in life. I am the first-ever Mental Performance Coach at the Oakland Roots SC. I am listed in the USPOC, NFLPA's Clinician Directory.
Rachel Mauricio
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94607
I specialize in Somatic therapy for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. My work as a somatic therapist is oriented towards facilitating change and supporting a sense of belonging to yourself, your people, and the earth by listening to the language of your body-heart-mind. Being fluent in your body's language is a spiritual activism that synthesizes your inner metamorphosis with how you move in the world- allowing you to hear what was previously unheard, challenge injustice, deepen relational resources, and stay afloat amidst waves of grief and change.
I specialize in Somatic therapy for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. My work as a somatic therapist is oriented towards facilitating change and supporting a sense of belonging to yourself, your people, and the earth by listening to the language of your body-heart-mind. Being fluent in your body's language is a spiritual activism that synthesizes your inner metamorphosis with how you move in the world- allowing you to hear what was previously unheard, challenge injustice, deepen relational resources, and stay afloat amidst waves of grief and change.
Athenia Teng
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94610 (Online Only)
My therapeutic style is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves to be seen and understood. Whatever the challenges, I believe in our abilities to become self-aware and connect deeper with ourselves, our patterns, and those around us. I aim to co-create a caring and supportive space for you, where you can feel accepted and affirmed. Together, we’ll work in ways that are in-depth and practical, discover the strengths that are already within you, and move towards greater health, wellness, pleasure, and joy.
My therapeutic style is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves to be seen and understood. Whatever the challenges, I believe in our abilities to become self-aware and connect deeper with ourselves, our patterns, and those around us. I aim to co-create a caring and supportive space for you, where you can feel accepted and affirmed. Together, we’ll work in ways that are in-depth and practical, discover the strengths that are already within you, and move towards greater health, wellness, pleasure, and joy.
Dr. Maria Pilar Bratko
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94611
Generally, what brings clients to my office are concerns related to work, relationships, and life. I offer both short-, and long-term therapy for individuals and couples. I welcome those from the Latino community. In individual therapy I will work with you to better understand your feelings and thoughts, find new ways for dealing with problems, and be more effective in recognizing and meeting your needs, desires, and aspirations. Couples often want to understand where their communication is not effective. We will work to improve your relationship by strengthening communication skills. I don't work with domestic violence.
Generally, what brings clients to my office are concerns related to work, relationships, and life. I offer both short-, and long-term therapy for individuals and couples. I welcome those from the Latino community. In individual therapy I will work with you to better understand your feelings and thoughts, find new ways for dealing with problems, and be more effective in recognizing and meeting your needs, desires, and aspirations. Couples often want to understand where their communication is not effective. We will work to improve your relationship by strengthening communication skills. I don't work with domestic violence.
I am called to support individuals and couples ready to liberate themselves from stress and overwhelm to create more fulfilling relationships and lead happier, more balanced lives. Despite what brings you to therapy, my goal is for you to leave with the ability to respond effectively to life's challenges. I provide a safe, supportive environment for you to begin exploring your feelings, needs and internal reality. Through mindfulness, interactive dialogue and practical wisdom we will invite compassionate curiosity around old patterns that no longer serve you. Visit me at www.deannajimenez.com.
I am called to support individuals and couples ready to liberate themselves from stress and overwhelm to create more fulfilling relationships and lead happier, more balanced lives. Despite what brings you to therapy, my goal is for you to leave with the ability to respond effectively to life's challenges. I provide a safe, supportive environment for you to begin exploring your feelings, needs and internal reality. Through mindfulness, interactive dialogue and practical wisdom we will invite compassionate curiosity around old patterns that no longer serve you. Visit me at www.deannajimenez.com.
Axis Mundi would like to present Marlee Breunig. Marlee is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee and is supervised weekly by Natalie Webster, LMFT 126065, who works with Marlee to help develop clinical skills and ensure that she provides quality care. - Your voice and way of walking in the world matters. I see my role as a therapist as providing a space where your inner knowing is encouraged and held with warmth and curiosity. Your vulnerabilities, grief, anxieties, and all parts of you are welcome.
Axis Mundi would like to present Marlee Breunig. Marlee is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee and is supervised weekly by Natalie Webster, LMFT 126065, who works with Marlee to help develop clinical skills and ensure that she provides quality care. - Your voice and way of walking in the world matters. I see my role as a therapist as providing a space where your inner knowing is encouraged and held with warmth and curiosity. Your vulnerabilities, grief, anxieties, and all parts of you are welcome.
I support my clients to cultivate awareness and capacity to unwind from unhealthy thought and behavior patterns. I do this by drawing on their innate strengths and resilience. Collaboratively we learn to navigate challenging emotions and life transitions to rediscover aliveness, power, joy, purpose, care and a sense of connection. I bring dynamic qualities including curiosity, creativity and warmth into sessions for growth towards wholeness. My approach is guided by mindful awareness, honest inquiry and deep compassion. I am grounded in social justice, recognizing how social-historical factors impact well-being. I believe healing is a journey towards liberation.
I support my clients to cultivate awareness and capacity to unwind from unhealthy thought and behavior patterns. I do this by drawing on their innate strengths and resilience. Collaboratively we learn to navigate challenging emotions and life transitions to rediscover aliveness, power, joy, purpose, care and a sense of connection. I bring dynamic qualities including curiosity, creativity and warmth into sessions for growth towards wholeness. My approach is guided by mindful awareness, honest inquiry and deep compassion. I am grounded in social justice, recognizing how social-historical factors impact well-being. I believe healing is a journey towards liberation.
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