Serbian-Speaking Therapists in Oakland, CA
You can name what's not going well. You've traced your patterns and understand their origin. And still, a part of you is unmoved. We are shaped by our earliest relationships. However they went, you adapted. If you were missed or engulfed, you learned to keep yourself safe: bracing, protesting, going quiet, or learning not to need. It was intelligent then, and now, long after you've grown, a part of you still protects, stirring when something reminds your body of early pain. This protection shapes how you reach for people and how much you keep to yourself. Your body remembers, and is asking to be met.
You can name what's not going well. You've traced your patterns and understand their origin. And still, a part of you is unmoved. We are shaped by our earliest relationships. However they went, you adapted. If you were missed or engulfed, you learned to keep yourself safe: bracing, protesting, going quiet, or learning not to need. It was intelligent then, and now, long after you've grown, a part of you still protects, stirring when something reminds your body of early pain. This protection shapes how you reach for people and how much you keep to yourself. Your body remembers, and is asking to be met.
I work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relational struggles, and questions of meaning or identity. Many people come to therapy when familiar ways of coping no longer work, or when they feel caught in patterns they understand intellectually but still cannot seem to change. My approach is warm, collaborative, and depth-oriented. I work psychodynamically and relationally, helping you slow down and make sense of the unconscious narratives, emotional defenses, and relational patterns that may be shaping your life.
I work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relational struggles, and questions of meaning or identity. Many people come to therapy when familiar ways of coping no longer work, or when they feel caught in patterns they understand intellectually but still cannot seem to change. My approach is warm, collaborative, and depth-oriented. I work psychodynamically and relationally, helping you slow down and make sense of the unconscious narratives, emotional defenses, and relational patterns that may be shaping your life.
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Vesna L. Westbrook. CPTSD, autism, HSP,
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
18 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94114
I work with clients who are (highly) sensitive and/or gifted, who struggle with anxiety or complex trauma, and/or who are curious about their neurodivergence. I also work with therapists.
Sensitive people have a finely attuned nervous system, they experience life deeply, yet don't always feel easily understood by others. Growing up, they may have experienced not fitting in, and have adapted to a largely non-sensitive world in myriad ways that didn't always serve their best interest. I support my clients on their path to finding their voice, experiencing genuine relationships, purposeful work, and reclaiming their space in the world.
I work with clients who are (highly) sensitive and/or gifted, who struggle with anxiety or complex trauma, and/or who are curious about their neurodivergence. I also work with therapists.
Sensitive people have a finely attuned nervous system, they experience life deeply, yet don't always feel easily understood by others. Growing up, they may have experienced not fitting in, and have adapted to a largely non-sensitive world in myriad ways that didn't always serve their best interest. I support my clients on their path to finding their voice, experiencing genuine relationships, purposeful work, and reclaiming their space in the world.
Hi, I'm glad you're here. Let me introduce myself - I am a child and youth therapist, also working with adults who are working through childhood trauma for the first time. I specialize in helping heal from all types of childhood traumas: verbal and physical abuse, emotional and mental abuse, and sexual abuse and neglect. I am experienced in working with anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation.
Hi, I'm glad you're here. Let me introduce myself - I am a child and youth therapist, also working with adults who are working through childhood trauma for the first time. I specialize in helping heal from all types of childhood traumas: verbal and physical abuse, emotional and mental abuse, and sexual abuse and neglect. I am experienced in working with anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation.
I work collaboratively with clients to help them identify and connect to personal values. My goal is to guide individuals through reframing stories and beliefs in order to pivot towards what its truly important to them. I often emphasize the importance of the language we use and how our body responds to our thoughts. I utilize my trauma-informed background to aid clients in recognizing the difference between feeling unsafe and uncomfortable. I strive to create a supportive, open and safe environment in which clients feel free of judgement. In sessions I am warm, casual, and conversational.
I work collaboratively with clients to help them identify and connect to personal values. My goal is to guide individuals through reframing stories and beliefs in order to pivot towards what its truly important to them. I often emphasize the importance of the language we use and how our body responds to our thoughts. I utilize my trauma-informed background to aid clients in recognizing the difference between feeling unsafe and uncomfortable. I strive to create a supportive, open and safe environment in which clients feel free of judgement. In sessions I am warm, casual, and conversational.
Everyone functions uniquely, at times experiencing depression, anxiety, insecurities, doubt, and grief. I help people around these issues, as well as introversion, high-functioning Asperger's, bipolar, OCD, and social awkwardness...relationship issues, self-esteem, living with narcissists, identity. We can decide how to deal with life's changes, challenges, and transitions. We will focus compassionately on emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and relationships to examine patterns and slowly change them. Our ability to observe and use our will to change are the most powerful tools we possess to bring about changes we desire.
Everyone functions uniquely, at times experiencing depression, anxiety, insecurities, doubt, and grief. I help people around these issues, as well as introversion, high-functioning Asperger's, bipolar, OCD, and social awkwardness...relationship issues, self-esteem, living with narcissists, identity. We can decide how to deal with life's changes, challenges, and transitions. We will focus compassionately on emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and relationships to examine patterns and slowly change them. Our ability to observe and use our will to change are the most powerful tools we possess to bring about changes we desire.
Asja Kristina
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94118
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with adults who are navigating anxiety, betrayal trauma, and nervous system dysregulation. Many of my patients come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and together, we work toward creating a greater sense of calm, balance, and wholeness.
My approach is trauma-informed and integrative. I draw on psychodynamics, relational work, somatic practices, mindfulness, and evidence-based methods to support both body and mind. In our work, you’ll find a safe, compassionate space to explore your experiences and move at your own pace.
I specialize in working with adults who are navigating anxiety, betrayal trauma, and nervous system dysregulation. Many of my patients come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and together, we work toward creating a greater sense of calm, balance, and wholeness.
My approach is trauma-informed and integrative. I draw on psychodynamics, relational work, somatic practices, mindfulness, and evidence-based methods to support both body and mind. In our work, you’ll find a safe, compassionate space to explore your experiences and move at your own pace.
You overreact to small provocations, or you freeze when frustrated. Your emotions appear out of context. It is hard to explain or even understand why you acted the way you did when you were upset. Later, you think of better responses, and beat yourself up for continuously doing something you regret. I’ve worked with hundreds of adults over the past 15 years, and I have a professional approach that will make it easy for you to understand what is going on with you, and how it all makes sense within the context of your life experiences.
You overreact to small provocations, or you freeze when frustrated. Your emotions appear out of context. It is hard to explain or even understand why you acted the way you did when you were upset. Later, you think of better responses, and beat yourself up for continuously doing something you regret. I’ve worked with hundreds of adults over the past 15 years, and I have a professional approach that will make it easy for you to understand what is going on with you, and how it all makes sense within the context of your life experiences.
In addition to English, I also provide services in Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian and Hebrew.
I have over 10 years of clinical experience in outpatient clinics, schools, private practice, and humanitarian organizations. My practice has been informed by clinical training and extensive academic background in developmental psychology. It also incorporates my life experience in coping with challenges of immigration, parenthood, career transitions and aging. I believe that healing entails personal growth. You may need to develop a new awareness, an insight, or a specific coping skill to resolve your problem. I provide a safe space for you to explore what is that you need in order to live a more productive and enjoyable life.
In addition to English, I also provide services in Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian and Hebrew.
I have over 10 years of clinical experience in outpatient clinics, schools, private practice, and humanitarian organizations. My practice has been informed by clinical training and extensive academic background in developmental psychology. It also incorporates my life experience in coping with challenges of immigration, parenthood, career transitions and aging. I believe that healing entails personal growth. You may need to develop a new awareness, an insight, or a specific coping skill to resolve your problem. I provide a safe space for you to explore what is that you need in order to live a more productive and enjoyable life.
I work with adults and adolescents seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and meaningful, lasting change. My practice is particularly focused on gay men, immigrants, medical professionals, and individuals coping with cancer or chronic medical conditions.
Many of my clients are high-achieving and thoughtful, yet find themselves struggling with anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, or questions around identity and direction in life.
I work with adults and adolescents seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and meaningful, lasting change. My practice is particularly focused on gay men, immigrants, medical professionals, and individuals coping with cancer or chronic medical conditions.
Many of my clients are high-achieving and thoughtful, yet find themselves struggling with anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, or questions around identity and direction in life.
Do you ever feel alone? Do you feel there's more to everything than this? Within every person exists enormous power. At some point in our lives we face a "void." The void is the symbolic space we create for whatever is missing in our lives; what we imagine will make us feel complete. We spend massive amounts of energy attempting to fill this void with negative relationships, substances, money, possessions, etc. Yet somehow we end up feeling empty.
Do you ever feel alone? Do you feel there's more to everything than this? Within every person exists enormous power. At some point in our lives we face a "void." The void is the symbolic space we create for whatever is missing in our lives; what we imagine will make us feel complete. We spend massive amounts of energy attempting to fill this void with negative relationships, substances, money, possessions, etc. Yet somehow we end up feeling empty.
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My focus is on working with adults who carry unique emotional and psychological sensitivities. My style embodies strengths based, humanistic and holistic approaches, that have proven to be very effective with individuals who are connected to spiritual or creative energies; individuals such as artists, healers and LGBTQ, who struggle with self acceptance, self esteem, anxiety and depression. My aim is to help you find and acknowledge all parts of yourself, heal and embrace them all, in order to create a complete and wholesome you.
My focus is on working with adults who carry unique emotional and psychological sensitivities. My style embodies strengths based, humanistic and holistic approaches, that have proven to be very effective with individuals who are connected to spiritual or creative energies; individuals such as artists, healers and LGBTQ, who struggle with self acceptance, self esteem, anxiety and depression. My aim is to help you find and acknowledge all parts of yourself, heal and embrace them all, in order to create a complete and wholesome you.
Do you feel stressed out at home, work or school? Are you lonely or struggling to connect with your partner or child? Is there a constant worry that keeps you awake at night? Therapy support could help. I believe that healing involves both the mind and body. My work is rooted in an individualized, solution-focused, trauma-informed, somatic approach that recognizes how emotional and physical experiences are deeply connected. Through mindfulness, grounding techniques, and gentle somatic practices, I help clients reconnect with themselves and restore the sense of calm and safety.
Do you feel stressed out at home, work or school? Are you lonely or struggling to connect with your partner or child? Is there a constant worry that keeps you awake at night? Therapy support could help. I believe that healing involves both the mind and body. My work is rooted in an individualized, solution-focused, trauma-informed, somatic approach that recognizes how emotional and physical experiences are deeply connected. Through mindfulness, grounding techniques, and gentle somatic practices, I help clients reconnect with themselves and restore the sense of calm and safety.
I provide safe, accepting, and mindful environment as well as culturally sensitive services for children, adults, and families who are experiencing difficulties with emotional stress such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, behavioral issues such as ADHD, defiant, and oppositional behaviors, culture-related stress such as immigration and issues regarding identity including gender variant clients. I love helping couples and use Emotionally Focus Therapy in addition to CBT techniques.
I provide safe, accepting, and mindful environment as well as culturally sensitive services for children, adults, and families who are experiencing difficulties with emotional stress such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, behavioral issues such as ADHD, defiant, and oppositional behaviors, culture-related stress such as immigration and issues regarding identity including gender variant clients. I love helping couples and use Emotionally Focus Therapy in addition to CBT techniques.
Life can feel overwhelming when you are facing personal struggles or experiencing conflict in important relationships. I can help you identify the patterns in your life that are limiting you and guide you toward developing better coping skills to find healing in the difficult areas of your life. Through my extensive work with both children and families who have survived trauma and experienced chronic mental health challenges, I've learned effective strategies for supporting those who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, parent-child conflict, relationship issues, and the effects of living with a painful past.
Life can feel overwhelming when you are facing personal struggles or experiencing conflict in important relationships. I can help you identify the patterns in your life that are limiting you and guide you toward developing better coping skills to find healing in the difficult areas of your life. Through my extensive work with both children and families who have survived trauma and experienced chronic mental health challenges, I've learned effective strategies for supporting those who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, parent-child conflict, relationship issues, and the effects of living with a painful past.
