Racial Identity Therapists in Oakland, CA
Do you feel depleted by constantly having to show up for others? Despite having achieved a lot of success, you still feel like it’s not enough. You are constantly receiving messages about who you “should” be, and you often find yourself second guessing yourself and feeling like there are parts of you you have to hide in order to "fit in" and be respected. You often feel the pressure of attending to the needs of others. You are left feeling misunderstood, unseen, and unappreciated. Your needs often come last, and when you are able to focus on yourself you are left feeling guilty and overwhelmed by the thought of it.
Do you feel depleted by constantly having to show up for others? Despite having achieved a lot of success, you still feel like it’s not enough. You are constantly receiving messages about who you “should” be, and you often find yourself second guessing yourself and feeling like there are parts of you you have to hide in order to "fit in" and be respected. You often feel the pressure of attending to the needs of others. You are left feeling misunderstood, unseen, and unappreciated. Your needs often come last, and when you are able to focus on yourself you are left feeling guilty and overwhelmed by the thought of it.
Do you describe yourself as a “people pleaser”? Perhaps frozen from imposter syndrome or perfectionism? I help people who frequently struggle with beliefs such as "I'm not good enough" and grew up in critical environments. In my practice, I see adults, children, and teens. The most common concerns I see are those who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma (PTSD/CPTSD). Additionally, I see people diagnosed with ADHD, as they often need support for longtime feelings of inadequacy, regret, anxiety, and depression .
Do you describe yourself as a “people pleaser”? Perhaps frozen from imposter syndrome or perfectionism? I help people who frequently struggle with beliefs such as "I'm not good enough" and grew up in critical environments. In my practice, I see adults, children, and teens. The most common concerns I see are those who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma (PTSD/CPTSD). Additionally, I see people diagnosed with ADHD, as they often need support for longtime feelings of inadequacy, regret, anxiety, and depression .
I believe we are all whole but sometimes life circumstances, the way we grew up, the way we are treated by society/systems based on our identities, etc. can cloud the way in which we see ourselves or which tools we have access to. I specialize in working with clients who have experienced complex trauma due to race, gender, sexual orientation, abuse, violence, historical events and poverty. My hope is to help create more tools, help unpack the trauma, identify YOUR strengths and your understanding of yourself and help you navigate the world in a way that feels true to YOU.
I believe we are all whole but sometimes life circumstances, the way we grew up, the way we are treated by society/systems based on our identities, etc. can cloud the way in which we see ourselves or which tools we have access to. I specialize in working with clients who have experienced complex trauma due to race, gender, sexual orientation, abuse, violence, historical events and poverty. My hope is to help create more tools, help unpack the trauma, identify YOUR strengths and your understanding of yourself and help you navigate the world in a way that feels true to YOU.
Starting therapy can be exciting and anxiety provoking. Whether you are hoping to focus on specific concerns, or exploring broader, longer standing challenges, therapy can be helpful 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 be useful in identifying areas of one’s life to examine and evolve. Importantly, effective therapy often promotes resiliency, self-awareness and personal growth.
Starting therapy can be exciting and anxiety provoking. Whether you are hoping to focus on specific concerns, or exploring broader, longer standing challenges, therapy can be helpful 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 be useful in identifying areas of one’s life to examine and evolve. Importantly, effective therapy often promotes resiliency, self-awareness and personal growth.
I work with later discovered neurodivergent queer BIPOC to navigate the oppressive structures that prevent us from expressing ourselves authentically. Together we can process intergenerational trauma to truly meet your needs. My areas of focus include conscious parenting, eating disorders, and postpartum/perinatal mental health. In our therapeutic relationship, genuine, empathetic care and connection come first. I understand that healing is not only individual but also systemic.
I work with later discovered neurodivergent queer BIPOC to navigate the oppressive structures that prevent us from expressing ourselves authentically. Together we can process intergenerational trauma to truly meet your needs. My areas of focus include conscious parenting, eating disorders, and postpartum/perinatal mental health. In our therapeutic relationship, genuine, empathetic care and connection come first. I understand that healing is not only individual but also systemic.
I treat children and adults who identify as LGBQTIA+ and/or Black, Indigenous, and People of the Global Majority (BIPGM). The main issues I work with are challenges around marginalized and intersecting identities and major life transitions.
I treat children and adults who identify as LGBQTIA+ and/or Black, Indigenous, and People of the Global Majority (BIPGM). The main issues I work with are challenges around marginalized and intersecting identities and major life transitions.
I am a psychotherapist practicing HIPPA-compliant telehealth for clients located in California. My work with individuals, families, and groups is aimed at surfacing truth in ways that catalyze healing and transformation. I specialize in supporting emergence grounded in lineage, that is, where and who you come from, and that supports your legacy, or what it is you are here to do. I care particularly about the impact and transformations of oppressions you may endure and wish to offer myself in service to the ways in which you would like to shift.
I am a psychotherapist practicing HIPPA-compliant telehealth for clients located in California. My work with individuals, families, and groups is aimed at surfacing truth in ways that catalyze healing and transformation. I specialize in supporting emergence grounded in lineage, that is, where and who you come from, and that supports your legacy, or what it is you are here to do. I care particularly about the impact and transformations of oppressions you may endure and wish to offer myself in service to the ways in which you would like to shift.
I work with BIPOC adults and couples impacted by childhood sexual abuse. Many of the people I support have built meaningful lives and relationships, yet despite their best efforts, something still isn't working. Some may be exhausted from constantly being “on” and carrying so much alone. In relationships, it can feel difficult to receive love, trust themselves, or feel truly understood. They may grapple with fear or find that rest is out of reach. Many want more than symptom relief; they want to enjoy the life and relationships they've worked so hard to build.
I work with BIPOC adults and couples impacted by childhood sexual abuse. Many of the people I support have built meaningful lives and relationships, yet despite their best efforts, something still isn't working. Some may be exhausted from constantly being “on” and carrying so much alone. In relationships, it can feel difficult to receive love, trust themselves, or feel truly understood. They may grapple with fear or find that rest is out of reach. Many want more than symptom relief; they want to enjoy the life and relationships they've worked so hard to build.
I specialize working with trans, queer, bisexual, lesbian, questioning, and gay people of color (Black, Indigenous, Asian, Pacific Islander, Latino/a/x/e, Multiracial/Biracial), providing gender- and queer-affirming care. I can provide letters of support for gender-affirming surgery. I work well with folks who are self-aware but sometimes "to a fault." You find feelings hard but really want to work on "feel the feelings!" You are willing to take risks and be real when something is hard. You want a change but feel stuck, and are down to try both new and old things. You want to be a better person/friend/partner/coworker/child/etc.
I specialize working with trans, queer, bisexual, lesbian, questioning, and gay people of color (Black, Indigenous, Asian, Pacific Islander, Latino/a/x/e, Multiracial/Biracial), providing gender- and queer-affirming care. I can provide letters of support for gender-affirming surgery. I work well with folks who are self-aware but sometimes "to a fault." You find feelings hard but really want to work on "feel the feelings!" You are willing to take risks and be real when something is hard. You want a change but feel stuck, and are down to try both new and old things. You want to be a better person/friend/partner/coworker/child/etc.
My work with every client is neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, culturally conscious, liberation-oriented, holistic, and nervous system-centered. I believe that each person possesses their own inner healer and the intergenerational heirlooms of innate resilience, spirituality, creativity, play, and body wisdom that serve as tools to assist in the healing journey. You are the expert of your experience and I am here to offer hope and support you as you share your narrative and author a new chapter of healing, continuing to grow into your wholeness, discovering balance, ease, joy, and connecting with yourself and surroundings.
My work with every client is neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, culturally conscious, liberation-oriented, holistic, and nervous system-centered. I believe that each person possesses their own inner healer and the intergenerational heirlooms of innate resilience, spirituality, creativity, play, and body wisdom that serve as tools to assist in the healing journey. You are the expert of your experience and I am here to offer hope and support you as you share your narrative and author a new chapter of healing, continuing to grow into your wholeness, discovering balance, ease, joy, and connecting with yourself and surroundings.
The main issues I can support you with include trauma, life transitions, and identity exploration, particularly racial identity.
As a therapist & a soft-spoken Scorpio, I bring an attuned, open-hearted presence to my practice.
My special sauce is working with young adults, teens, & adults who are still finding themselves. The ones feeling overlooked, lost, or shut down. They’ve often been described as "weird" or "sensitive," but struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing, dissociation, low self-worth, anger, perfectionism, shame, depression. At the root of these experiences can be traumas, challenging family dynamics, neurodiversity, &/or surviving oppressive systems.
The main issues I can support you with include trauma, life transitions, and identity exploration, particularly racial identity.
As a therapist & a soft-spoken Scorpio, I bring an attuned, open-hearted presence to my practice.
My special sauce is working with young adults, teens, & adults who are still finding themselves. The ones feeling overlooked, lost, or shut down. They’ve often been described as "weird" or "sensitive," but struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing, dissociation, low self-worth, anger, perfectionism, shame, depression. At the root of these experiences can be traumas, challenging family dynamics, neurodiversity, &/or surviving oppressive systems.
We are always being impacted by different forces in our lives, which can contribute to feeling lost, overwhelmed, disconnected, and unlike our full selves. I work with clients who may be carrying stress, identity questions, and navigating the pressures of relationships, career and life transitions, family, and figuring out who they are and want to be. I draw on evidence-based methods to tailor my approach to your needs, and I attend to personal experiences and cultural and relational factors shaping your life.
We are always being impacted by different forces in our lives, which can contribute to feeling lost, overwhelmed, disconnected, and unlike our full selves. I work with clients who may be carrying stress, identity questions, and navigating the pressures of relationships, career and life transitions, family, and figuring out who they are and want to be. I draw on evidence-based methods to tailor my approach to your needs, and I attend to personal experiences and cultural and relational factors shaping your life.
Bilingual, Culturally Sensitive, Trauma-informed, Relational Psychotherapy. I believe that engaging in therapy is an act of courage because change is by definition radical. An important goal of therapy is to connect to your authentic/creative self as a way to make meaning in times of suffering. Together we will explore your personal, family, cultural, and political history to understand the ways in which your experiences shape how you feel in the world. Whether you are struggling with life transitions, finding/keeping good relationships, or trying to integrate different identities, our work can help you find some sense of cohesion.
Bilingual, Culturally Sensitive, Trauma-informed, Relational Psychotherapy. I believe that engaging in therapy is an act of courage because change is by definition radical. An important goal of therapy is to connect to your authentic/creative self as a way to make meaning in times of suffering. Together we will explore your personal, family, cultural, and political history to understand the ways in which your experiences shape how you feel in the world. Whether you are struggling with life transitions, finding/keeping good relationships, or trying to integrate different identities, our work can help you find some sense of cohesion.
Are you tired and overwhelmed? Exhausted from the news and done being the hero? Is it difficult for you to ask for help because you're the helper? While you feel depleted, there is still a spark within, guiding you to focus on your own wellness. Your head is barely above water, yet you are determined to emerge and need help to do so. Perhaps it is time to enter a relationship with a therapist: a collaborator who can journey with you to explore your past, build mindful awareness in the present, and develop skills to achieve your future goals of self compassion, acceptance and authentic connection to yourself and others.
Are you tired and overwhelmed? Exhausted from the news and done being the hero? Is it difficult for you to ask for help because you're the helper? While you feel depleted, there is still a spark within, guiding you to focus on your own wellness. Your head is barely above water, yet you are determined to emerge and need help to do so. Perhaps it is time to enter a relationship with a therapist: a collaborator who can journey with you to explore your past, build mindful awareness in the present, and develop skills to achieve your future goals of self compassion, acceptance and authentic connection to yourself and others.
Hello my name is Dr. Nekolas “Neko” Milton, I am a Registered Psychological Associate. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I operate from a client-centered, humanistic approach, focusing on aspects of existentialism, mindfulness, family-systems, multiculturalism, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, while keeping careful consideration of cultural concerns and practices. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma-related diagnoses, and incorporate evidenced-based practices to address maladaptive patterns and behaviors.
Hello my name is Dr. Nekolas “Neko” Milton, I am a Registered Psychological Associate. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I operate from a client-centered, humanistic approach, focusing on aspects of existentialism, mindfulness, family-systems, multiculturalism, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, while keeping careful consideration of cultural concerns and practices. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma-related diagnoses, and incorporate evidenced-based practices to address maladaptive patterns and behaviors.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to commit to their journey of change. Having an awareness of what they desire to focus on and what it means to them to grow in that area is imperative to making consistent strides in our work together.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to commit to their journey of change. Having an awareness of what they desire to focus on and what it means to them to grow in that area is imperative to making consistent strides in our work together.
Dolores Antolín Y Muñiz
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
4 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94618
You may be someone who has spent years being strong, responsible, or taking care of everyone else, while quietly carrying anxiety, painful family dynamics, questions about identity, or experiences from the past that continue to affect you today. Perhaps you understand where these patterns come from but aren't sure how to change them. I work with adults navigating complex and intergenerational trauma, relationships, family patterns, identity, life transitions, and the emotional impact of racism, oppression, and marginalization.
You may be someone who has spent years being strong, responsible, or taking care of everyone else, while quietly carrying anxiety, painful family dynamics, questions about identity, or experiences from the past that continue to affect you today. Perhaps you understand where these patterns come from but aren't sure how to change them. I work with adults navigating complex and intergenerational trauma, relationships, family patterns, identity, life transitions, and the emotional impact of racism, oppression, and marginalization.
You look like you have it together. Inside, the fire alarm won't stop going off.
You're second-guess yourself, carrying tension in your body, & wondering how much longer you can keep pushing through. Maybe it's intergenerational trauma, the pull between two cultures, or relationships that feel just out of reach. Maybe something happened that your mind tried to move on from, but your body hasn't.
You're not broken. You're carrying a lot. And you don't have to carry it alone.
I'm Melika, an Iranian immigrant, LMFT supervisor, and licensed therapist with 9+ years of experience.
You look like you have it together. Inside, the fire alarm won't stop going off.
You're second-guess yourself, carrying tension in your body, & wondering how much longer you can keep pushing through. Maybe it's intergenerational trauma, the pull between two cultures, or relationships that feel just out of reach. Maybe something happened that your mind tried to move on from, but your body hasn't.
You're not broken. You're carrying a lot. And you don't have to carry it alone.
I'm Melika, an Iranian immigrant, LMFT supervisor, and licensed therapist with 9+ years of experience.
My approach is holistic, anti-oppressive, and intersectional, honoring each client’s unique experiences, identities, and strengths. I strive to create a compassionate and affirming space where clients can explore their stories, deepen self-understanding, and reconnect with their inherent wisdom and resilience. I specialize in grief, complex trauma, identity formation, and healing from the impacts of systemic and structural oppression. I am passionate about supporting BIPOC individuals, cycle-breakers, and those seeking healing, empowerment, and self-connection.
My approach is holistic, anti-oppressive, and intersectional, honoring each client’s unique experiences, identities, and strengths. I strive to create a compassionate and affirming space where clients can explore their stories, deepen self-understanding, and reconnect with their inherent wisdom and resilience. I specialize in grief, complex trauma, identity formation, and healing from the impacts of systemic and structural oppression. I am passionate about supporting BIPOC individuals, cycle-breakers, and those seeking healing, empowerment, and self-connection.
As a therapist, I understand that seeking support is a significant and courageous step, and I’m here to meet you wherever you are in your journey. I offer a collaborative, personalized therapeutic experience tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're navigating challenges related to cultural identity, family expectations, mental health stigma, or substance use, I provide a compassionate, direct approach that fosters growth and healing. I specialize in supporting individuals, couples, and families, especially within the Asian community, using a harm-reduction model for chemical dependency.
As a therapist, I understand that seeking support is a significant and courageous step, and I’m here to meet you wherever you are in your journey. I offer a collaborative, personalized therapeutic experience tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're navigating challenges related to cultural identity, family expectations, mental health stigma, or substance use, I provide a compassionate, direct approach that fosters growth and healing. I specialize in supporting individuals, couples, and families, especially within the Asian community, using a harm-reduction model for chemical dependency.
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