Photo of Michelle Grebe, Marriage & Family Therapist in Oakland, CA
Michelle Grebe
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94603
Are you looking for a more joyous and purposeful life? I'm here to help! I believe you enter therapy already equipped for the transformation you seek.
Are you looking for a more joyous and purposeful life? I'm here to help! I believe you enter therapy already equipped for the transformation you seek.
(341) 758-5197 View (341) 758-5197
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Patricia Banchik Rothschild
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CMHIMP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94609
Waitlist for new clients
My experience comes from 31 years of helping children, adults, couples and families in both Community Mental Health and Private Practice. My approach is eclectic and tailored to each individual's needs to facilitate healing and growth. Through my years of experience I have witnessed over and over again people coming into therapy with great pain, discomfort and despair but with time, (sometimes within a very short time) their symptoms diminish and a whole new person emerges. Crisis times can be extremely painful and distressful but they can also be opportunities for growth and healing through therapy.
My experience comes from 31 years of helping children, adults, couples and families in both Community Mental Health and Private Practice. My approach is eclectic and tailored to each individual's needs to facilitate healing and growth. Through my years of experience I have witnessed over and over again people coming into therapy with great pain, discomfort and despair but with time, (sometimes within a very short time) their symptoms diminish and a whole new person emerges. Crisis times can be extremely painful and distressful but they can also be opportunities for growth and healing through therapy.
(510) 403-8151 View (510) 403-8151
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Dr. Jayn Rajandran PsyD / Jayn.Org
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, PCC, LMFT, IO, CGE, DTS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94618
Concierge therapy offered in Palo Alto, Rockridge & SF locations. You decide on the day, time, location, in-person or online. This modality is for busy professionals/students who want to graduate psychotherapy fast. Sessions are fun and focused. Most clients can graduate from therapy within 3-6 months for life transition problems. For severe trauma and mental health cases, it can a little longer. Specializing in teens, couples and individuals struggling with trauma, abuse, substances abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, suicide, trust, abandonment, severe mental health and anger.
Concierge therapy offered in Palo Alto, Rockridge & SF locations. You decide on the day, time, location, in-person or online. This modality is for busy professionals/students who want to graduate psychotherapy fast. Sessions are fun and focused. Most clients can graduate from therapy within 3-6 months for life transition problems. For severe trauma and mental health cases, it can a little longer. Specializing in teens, couples and individuals struggling with trauma, abuse, substances abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, suicide, trust, abandonment, severe mental health and anger.
(415) 237-2282 View (415) 237-2282
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Estepha Francisque
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94609
I do free consultations with clients and instant online scheduling because getting help shouldn't wait for a call back. I am here for you, to walk along side you or your family through the toughest moments. We will laugh together, cry together, and heal together. Most importantly, we will grow together.
I do free consultations with clients and instant online scheduling because getting help shouldn't wait for a call back. I am here for you, to walk along side you or your family through the toughest moments. We will laugh together, cry together, and heal together. Most importantly, we will grow together.
(415) 326-7312 View (415) 326-7312
Photo of Katharina Klakus, Psychologist in Oakland, CA
Katharina Klakus
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94610
I am a licensed child psychologist with extensive experience in providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents, emerging adults, and families. My specialization lies in helping clients navigate through various challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, peer and family stress, learning, behavioral and attention difficulties, life transitions, trauma, separation, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. Additionally, I offer guidance to parents, helping them understand their children's challenges and strengths more deeply, enhance family communication and connection, and learn effective parenting and coping skills.
I am a licensed child psychologist with extensive experience in providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents, emerging adults, and families. My specialization lies in helping clients navigate through various challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, peer and family stress, learning, behavioral and attention difficulties, life transitions, trauma, separation, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. Additionally, I offer guidance to parents, helping them understand their children's challenges and strengths more deeply, enhance family communication and connection, and learn effective parenting and coping skills.
(847) 499-1427 View (847) 499-1427
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Hayley Howard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94605
Hi! My name is Hayley Howard, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I work primarily with adults with anxiety, and depression, and throughout various life transitions via modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Integrated/Holistic Health. In my experience thus far as a therapist, I have found a deep connection to adult clients that are motivated to address various mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and life transitions.
Hi! My name is Hayley Howard, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I work primarily with adults with anxiety, and depression, and throughout various life transitions via modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Integrated/Holistic Health. In my experience thus far as a therapist, I have found a deep connection to adult clients that are motivated to address various mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and life transitions.
(213) 320-6904 View (213) 320-6904
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James Borgeson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94601
My name is James (Mick) Borgeson and I have been a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist since 1997. Over the past 25 years of clinical practice the therapeutic relationship has remained the greatest predictor of positive outcomes. I strive to create and environment of safety and acceptance, regardless of what the client's experiences may be, in which positive and lasting change can occur. I work with a wide variety of clientele. Mood related conditions, trauma exposed, family dynamics and dysfunction, substance related, grief.
My name is James (Mick) Borgeson and I have been a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist since 1997. Over the past 25 years of clinical practice the therapeutic relationship has remained the greatest predictor of positive outcomes. I strive to create and environment of safety and acceptance, regardless of what the client's experiences may be, in which positive and lasting change can occur. I work with a wide variety of clientele. Mood related conditions, trauma exposed, family dynamics and dysfunction, substance related, grief.
(714) 276-8209 View (714) 276-8209
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Nancy Gonzalez-McKenzie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94611
You are the expert in your life and I look forward to meeting with you where you are in life.
You are the expert in your life and I look forward to meeting with you where you are in life.
(619) 949-1362 View (619) 949-1362
Photo of Gabriela Cibrian, Marriage & Family Therapist in Oakland, CA
Gabriela Cibrian
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94610
My name is Gabriela Cibrian and I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. My passion is working with individuals and families to help them understand behavioral patterns within themselves to help them make positive changes. My style and approach to therapy are a good fit for children, teens, and adults who have experienced trauma and symptoms related to stress, anxiety, and depression. I specialize in working with clients to help them understand trauma responses and formulate a plan to create healthier thought patterns that lead to healthier behavioral patterns.
My name is Gabriela Cibrian and I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. My passion is working with individuals and families to help them understand behavioral patterns within themselves to help them make positive changes. My style and approach to therapy are a good fit for children, teens, and adults who have experienced trauma and symptoms related to stress, anxiety, and depression. I specialize in working with clients to help them understand trauma responses and formulate a plan to create healthier thought patterns that lead to healthier behavioral patterns.
(209) 802-0574 View (209) 802-0574
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Manoj Kumar Sharma
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94602
Hi there, I'm Manoj Kumar! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with adults and young adults on a range of issues including anxiety, depression, cultural stress, relationship issues, trauma, and PTSD. I employ techniques from CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic therapy, Existential therapy, and Solution-focused therapy modalities. I help my clients overcome their stress and anxiety so they can be more productive and enjoy their life. I believe that evidence-based therapeutic practices are very useful in dealing with symptoms of mental illnesses which cause stress and discomfort.
Hi there, I'm Manoj Kumar! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with adults and young adults on a range of issues including anxiety, depression, cultural stress, relationship issues, trauma, and PTSD. I employ techniques from CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic therapy, Existential therapy, and Solution-focused therapy modalities. I help my clients overcome their stress and anxiety so they can be more productive and enjoy their life. I believe that evidence-based therapeutic practices are very useful in dealing with symptoms of mental illnesses which cause stress and discomfort.
(415) 965-5398 View (415) 965-5398
Photo of Alison Steiner, Psychologist in Oakland, CA
Alison Steiner
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94610
As a clinical psychologist, I have a broad base of training and experience working with individuals seeking help with a wide range of clinical issues as well as life transitions and personal growth. I emphasize an open, trusting, non-judgmental, and collaborative process. From a practical approach comes a goal of transformation: allowing for new patterns of thought and behavior, and a more balanced and flourishing life.
As a clinical psychologist, I have a broad base of training and experience working with individuals seeking help with a wide range of clinical issues as well as life transitions and personal growth. I emphasize an open, trusting, non-judgmental, and collaborative process. From a practical approach comes a goal of transformation: allowing for new patterns of thought and behavior, and a more balanced and flourishing life.
(808) 784-7928 View (808) 784-7928
Photo of Mark Triboulet, Marriage & Family Therapist in Oakland, CA
Mark Triboulet
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94608
Hi, my name is Mark Triboulet and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. It is my goal to provide a safe environment where clients have the freedom to work through their pain, fears, and the unknown of what burdens them. I approach counseling in an open and honest format meeting clients where they are with genuine empathy and care. I strive to instill hope, healing, and empowerment with each client as we walk shoulder to shoulder through YOUR goals and desired changes.
Hi, my name is Mark Triboulet and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. It is my goal to provide a safe environment where clients have the freedom to work through their pain, fears, and the unknown of what burdens them. I approach counseling in an open and honest format meeting clients where they are with genuine empathy and care. I strive to instill hope, healing, and empowerment with each client as we walk shoulder to shoulder through YOUR goals and desired changes.
(323) 817-0651 View (323) 817-0651
Photo of Cloda Jones, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Oakland, CA
Cloda Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94609
Greetings and welcome to Path Mental Health. My name is Dr. Jones. I am a clinical and school psychologist and counselor. I have over 25 years of experience working with children and families. I am licensed as a social worker and professional counselor in the state of California. I have worked with clients on relationships, individual issues, and career counseling. I specialize in relationship issues, past trauma, grieving, anxiety, and depression. Life can be stressful, and at times, we all need someone to talk with and help sort things out. My approach is to utilize a toolbox of interventions warmly and compassionately.
Greetings and welcome to Path Mental Health. My name is Dr. Jones. I am a clinical and school psychologist and counselor. I have over 25 years of experience working with children and families. I am licensed as a social worker and professional counselor in the state of California. I have worked with clients on relationships, individual issues, and career counseling. I specialize in relationship issues, past trauma, grieving, anxiety, and depression. Life can be stressful, and at times, we all need someone to talk with and help sort things out. My approach is to utilize a toolbox of interventions warmly and compassionately.
(831) 400-5714 View (831) 400-5714
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Chanell Dudley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94606
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from California State University, Dominguez Hills, and a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California, with a concentration on Children, Youth, and Families I believe that healing is a collaborative endeavor that requires non-judgmental caring I assist client’s in recognizing their strengths and helping them realize their potential to live happy and fulfilling lives I provide an environment of compassion, empathy, and support to help individuals overcome their obstacles.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from California State University, Dominguez Hills, and a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California, with a concentration on Children, Youth, and Families I believe that healing is a collaborative endeavor that requires non-judgmental caring I assist client’s in recognizing their strengths and helping them realize their potential to live happy and fulfilling lives I provide an environment of compassion, empathy, and support to help individuals overcome their obstacles.
(408) 692-0667 View (408) 692-0667
Photo of Amber Smith, Marriage & Family Therapist in Oakland, CA
Amber Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94621
I’m not perfect, but I do practice what I preach. I’m here because I found it difficult to find the help I needed, and I hope my presence makes it easier for those in need now.
I’m not perfect, but I do practice what I preach. I’m here because I found it difficult to find the help I needed, and I hope my presence makes it easier for those in need now.
(949) 386-7085 View (949) 386-7085
Photo of Sandra Rentfrow, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Oakland, CA
Sandra Rentfrow
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94603
Welcome, my name is Sandra Rentfrow and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). My practice is located in Fresno, California, and work with clients in California via telehealth. I have experience working with youth, adolescents, and adults for the past 15 years. At this time I am scheduling appointments to work with adults using MI, CBT, and ACT to help improve their quality of life by increasing awareness to promote positive thinking and behavior patterns. My therapeutic approach begins with Motivating Interviewing (MI) for assessment purposes and to increase awareness.
Welcome, my name is Sandra Rentfrow and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). My practice is located in Fresno, California, and work with clients in California via telehealth. I have experience working with youth, adolescents, and adults for the past 15 years. At this time I am scheduling appointments to work with adults using MI, CBT, and ACT to help improve their quality of life by increasing awareness to promote positive thinking and behavior patterns. My therapeutic approach begins with Motivating Interviewing (MI) for assessment purposes and to increase awareness.
(909) 506-2370 View (909) 506-2370
Photo of Brenda Medina-Claudio, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Oakland, CA
Brenda Medina-Claudio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94606
Welcome to my practice! As soon as we sit together it will be easy to connect with me. Together we will build a safety zone through trust and rapport, as we work towards your goals and reach results as soon as they are possible.
Welcome to my practice! As soon as we sit together it will be easy to connect with me. Together we will build a safety zone through trust and rapport, as we work towards your goals and reach results as soon as they are possible.
(626) 702-3905 View (626) 702-3905
Photo of Tisha Langley, Marriage & Family Therapist in Oakland, CA
Tisha Langley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94610
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience in working with children, adolescents, families, couples, and adults across a wide array of issues and settings. I graduated from the University of La Verne with an M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2000 and have worked in outpatient, school, private practice, residential, and other community-based settings over the course of my career.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience in working with children, adolescents, families, couples, and adults across a wide array of issues and settings. I graduated from the University of La Verne with an M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2000 and have worked in outpatient, school, private practice, residential, and other community-based settings over the course of my career.
(909) 588-1381 View (909) 588-1381
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Jasmine Collins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94611
Hello, Thank you for your time. My name is Jasmine Collins, LMFT. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. focus areas of practice: Attachment-based Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Emotionally Focused Existential Humanistic Narrative Person-Centered Positive Psychology Psychoanalytic Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT) Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Strength-Based Structural Family Therapy Trauma Focused
Hello, Thank you for your time. My name is Jasmine Collins, LMFT. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. focus areas of practice: Attachment-based Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Emotionally Focused Existential Humanistic Narrative Person-Centered Positive Psychology Psychoanalytic Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT) Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Strength-Based Structural Family Therapy Trauma Focused
(909) 378-9609 View (909) 378-9609
Photo of Shanna Gonzales, Marriage & Family Therapist in Oakland, CA
Shanna Gonzales
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94606
My name is Shanna Gonzales and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Bakersfield, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and adolescents specializing in stress, anxiety, trauma, and anger management. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for children, teens, and young adults who may be dealing with trauma, the challenges of life transitions, and social pressures such as anxiety, depression, grief, and stress. I work to help my clients build skills to allow them to feel better about themselves and develop a more positive outlook overall.
My name is Shanna Gonzales and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Bakersfield, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and adolescents specializing in stress, anxiety, trauma, and anger management. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for children, teens, and young adults who may be dealing with trauma, the challenges of life transitions, and social pressures such as anxiety, depression, grief, and stress. I work to help my clients build skills to allow them to feel better about themselves and develop a more positive outlook overall.
(805) 977-6211 View (805) 977-6211
Self-Harming Therapists

How does therapy for self-harm work?

A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behavior therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.

Which therapies are best for self-harm?

Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.

Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?

Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.

How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.