Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Therapists in Oakland, CA
I provide neuropsychological evaluations (testing) to adults with cognitive concerns, such as difficulty with memory, attention, multitasking, "slowing down," or changes in language or personality. I investigate neurological and/or psychiatric factors that may contribute to someone's condition. These evaluations allow for more precise diagnoses and prognoses (what to expect in the future). I provide services in English or Persian (Farsi), and I am well-experienced in working with professional translators for assessment in other languages (for example, Spanish or Cantonese).
I provide neuropsychological evaluations (testing) to adults with cognitive concerns, such as difficulty with memory, attention, multitasking, "slowing down," or changes in language or personality. I investigate neurological and/or psychiatric factors that may contribute to someone's condition. These evaluations allow for more precise diagnoses and prognoses (what to expect in the future). I provide services in English or Persian (Farsi), and I am well-experienced in working with professional translators for assessment in other languages (for example, Spanish or Cantonese).
Our clinicians specialize in concerns such as Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, post-concussion syndrome, traumatic brain injury, cognitive challenges, and life transitions.
Our style is empathic, collaborative, and culturally responsive. We meet each person where they are and offer personalized assessment and therapy services that honor their home life, culture, and individual strengths. We're here to support clients through discovery, healing, and growth.
Our clinicians specialize in concerns such as Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, post-concussion syndrome, traumatic brain injury, cognitive challenges, and life transitions.
Our style is empathic, collaborative, and culturally responsive. We meet each person where they are and offer personalized assessment and therapy services that honor their home life, culture, and individual strengths. We're here to support clients through discovery, healing, and growth.
I am a Filipinx American neuropsychologist with background in TBI/polytrauma, neurodegenerative disorders, with an interest in cognition, psychiatric disorders including ADHD, depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
Do you have concerns about your thinking, focus, or memory? Have you found it difficult to follow through with daily tasks? Are you noticing some cognitive changes and not sure how to adjust? I am here to help. Whether you are an adult or older adult, I will work with you to further evaluate your concerns about your thinking or memory. I can also help develop skills, find your new normal, and/or identify and move toward goals that align with your values.
I am a Filipinx American neuropsychologist with background in TBI/polytrauma, neurodegenerative disorders, with an interest in cognition, psychiatric disorders including ADHD, depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
Do you have concerns about your thinking, focus, or memory? Have you found it difficult to follow through with daily tasks? Are you noticing some cognitive changes and not sure how to adjust? I am here to help. Whether you are an adult or older adult, I will work with you to further evaluate your concerns about your thinking or memory. I can also help develop skills, find your new normal, and/or identify and move toward goals that align with your values.
My name is pronounced E-O-Anna, and I have 15 years of experience in assisting unique individuals, like yourself, in overcoming obstacles and setbacks, to shine as you are meant to. I work from a Strength-Based Approach and believe in your potential, whether you are a child or an adult, with a collaborative, individualized and Brief strategy to help you to alleviate those symptoms with haste. I specialize in treating Anxiety and Trauma with EMDR, CBT and Somatic modalities to ensure progress, with a Brief/Solutions focused framework. Together we will see the progress you desire, and quickly.
My name is pronounced E-O-Anna, and I have 15 years of experience in assisting unique individuals, like yourself, in overcoming obstacles and setbacks, to shine as you are meant to. I work from a Strength-Based Approach and believe in your potential, whether you are a child or an adult, with a collaborative, individualized and Brief strategy to help you to alleviate those symptoms with haste. I specialize in treating Anxiety and Trauma with EMDR, CBT and Somatic modalities to ensure progress, with a Brief/Solutions focused framework. Together we will see the progress you desire, and quickly.
I specialize in treating conditions that involve both the mind and the brain, including addiction, brain injury, chronic disease, and trauma.
All of us have access to wisdom within ourselves that may help guide us through periods of uncertainty. I work with clients to build insight and self-compassion so that you can better appreciate your unique sources of power and creativity, which you can harness to support a gentler transition through challenging circumstances.
I specialize in treating conditions that involve both the mind and the brain, including addiction, brain injury, chronic disease, and trauma.
All of us have access to wisdom within ourselves that may help guide us through periods of uncertainty. I work with clients to build insight and self-compassion so that you can better appreciate your unique sources of power and creativity, which you can harness to support a gentler transition through challenging circumstances.
We commonly treat trauma, stress, anxiety, sleep issues, chronic pain, ADHD, depression, relationship stress, concussion, brain injury, stroke, epilepsy, and more.
Mind Body Treatment is a neurotherapy clinic with two locations in Oakland and Santa Rosa. We offer qEEG brain mapping, biofeedback, neurofeedback, and neuromodulation, as well as traditional talk therapy. Our mission is to become a leader in advanced mental health treatments and provide improved outcomes through high-quality care, evidence-based treatments, patient monitoring, and supportive therapies.
We commonly treat trauma, stress, anxiety, sleep issues, chronic pain, ADHD, depression, relationship stress, concussion, brain injury, stroke, epilepsy, and more.
Mind Body Treatment is a neurotherapy clinic with two locations in Oakland and Santa Rosa. We offer qEEG brain mapping, biofeedback, neurofeedback, and neuromodulation, as well as traditional talk therapy. Our mission is to become a leader in advanced mental health treatments and provide improved outcomes through high-quality care, evidence-based treatments, patient monitoring, and supportive therapies.
Octave is a modern practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. We partner with you to develop personalized plans that can include individual, couples, and family therapy to best suit your needs. Grounded in science, our approach enables you to experience profound change that is just as measurable as it is meaningful. Learn more at www.findoctave.com
Octave is a modern practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. We partner with you to develop personalized plans that can include individual, couples, and family therapy to best suit your needs. Grounded in science, our approach enables you to experience profound change that is just as measurable as it is meaningful. Learn more at www.findoctave.com
I believe that the power of vulnerability is one of our greatest strengths and ultimately can provide us with a deeper sense of self, security, comfort, and more compassionate towards one another. Coming from a strength-based form of doing therapy and providing support to others, I work to provide my clients with a sense of validation and comfort. As a cis male that identifies as Latinx and as a proud member of the LGBTQIA community, I am able to hold the experience of living in many diverse, cross-cultural emotional experiences that we sometimes may not even know how to begin to understand.
I believe that the power of vulnerability is one of our greatest strengths and ultimately can provide us with a deeper sense of self, security, comfort, and more compassionate towards one another. Coming from a strength-based form of doing therapy and providing support to others, I work to provide my clients with a sense of validation and comfort. As a cis male that identifies as Latinx and as a proud member of the LGBTQIA community, I am able to hold the experience of living in many diverse, cross-cultural emotional experiences that we sometimes may not even know how to begin to understand.
With over 10 years of experience, I guide clients through trauma, grief, and transitions toward strength and renewal. I believe therapy should be tailored to you—not the other way around. Because of this, I draw from multiple evidence-based approaches to meet each person’s unique needs. Whether you are navigating loss, healing from trauma, or adjusting to a new chapter in life, my goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where you feel understood and empowered.
With over 10 years of experience, I guide clients through trauma, grief, and transitions toward strength and renewal. I believe therapy should be tailored to you—not the other way around. Because of this, I draw from multiple evidence-based approaches to meet each person’s unique needs. Whether you are navigating loss, healing from trauma, or adjusting to a new chapter in life, my goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where you feel understood and empowered.
I am passionate about working with: People of Color; Trans, non-binary, and genderqueer individuals, and their partners and families; Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer folks; Polyamorous and non-monogamous individuals, couples, families and other relationship configurations; Activists and organizers involved in social justice movements and struggles for liberation; and especially, people at the intersections of these categories. Therapy with me may be able to help with: depression and anxiety; grief and loss; PTSD and complex trauma; difficulty forming and maintaining nourishing relationships; and distress related to oppression.
I am passionate about working with: People of Color; Trans, non-binary, and genderqueer individuals, and their partners and families; Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer folks; Polyamorous and non-monogamous individuals, couples, families and other relationship configurations; Activists and organizers involved in social justice movements and struggles for liberation; and especially, people at the intersections of these categories. Therapy with me may be able to help with: depression and anxiety; grief and loss; PTSD and complex trauma; difficulty forming and maintaining nourishing relationships; and distress related to oppression.
Most of the people I work with come in feeling some mix of despair, overload, and disconnection, often after spending a long time holding everything together on their own. I’m especially drawn to working with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folks, creatives, and non-traditional workers, people navigating burnout, blocks, stress, task and organization challenges, or trauma that’s made life feel smaller than it needs to be.
Most of the people I work with come in feeling some mix of despair, overload, and disconnection, often after spending a long time holding everything together on their own. I’m especially drawn to working with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folks, creatives, and non-traditional workers, people navigating burnout, blocks, stress, task and organization challenges, or trauma that’s made life feel smaller than it needs to be.
My practice centers on presence, embodiment, and relationship. I work with couples, families, and individuals seeking greater honesty, steadiness, and aliveness—especially when trauma, loss, or early relational disruption echo today. Many clients are thoughtful and self-aware yet remain caught in cycles of hypervigilance, shutdown, criticism, or conflict. Therapy begins by slowing down and including the body and nervous system, supporting deeper connection with oneself and with others. As safety grows, patterns soften and new responses arise.
I see clients on Piedmont Avenue in Oakland, Altarinda Road in Orinda, and Zoom.
My practice centers on presence, embodiment, and relationship. I work with couples, families, and individuals seeking greater honesty, steadiness, and aliveness—especially when trauma, loss, or early relational disruption echo today. Many clients are thoughtful and self-aware yet remain caught in cycles of hypervigilance, shutdown, criticism, or conflict. Therapy begins by slowing down and including the body and nervous system, supporting deeper connection with oneself and with others. As safety grows, patterns soften and new responses arise.
I see clients on Piedmont Avenue in Oakland, Altarinda Road in Orinda, and Zoom.
I offer my clients specific tools to help them make values-driven decisions, reduce anxious thinking, manage depression, cope with trauma-related symptoms, set boundaries in relationships, and build confidence in themselves. I specialize in working with professionals in their 20’s and 30’s and enjoy helping them find a healthy balance between work, family/friends, and themselves. I have extensive experience teaching practical skills in these areas to best meet my clients' specific needs.
I additionally specialize in helping people navigate relational trauma, and work with the parts themselves that may be stuck in the past.
I offer my clients specific tools to help them make values-driven decisions, reduce anxious thinking, manage depression, cope with trauma-related symptoms, set boundaries in relationships, and build confidence in themselves. I specialize in working with professionals in their 20’s and 30’s and enjoy helping them find a healthy balance between work, family/friends, and themselves. I have extensive experience teaching practical skills in these areas to best meet my clients' specific needs.
I additionally specialize in helping people navigate relational trauma, and work with the parts themselves that may be stuck in the past.
I have In person and online openings! I stay up to date on the most cutting edge therapies to achieve RAPID and long lasting effects. As a Certified Brainspotting Therapist, I focus on neuroscience - YOUR brain can HEAL from trauma, grief, and anxiety. Release the shame and inner critic that is no longer serving you. I help empaths and highly sensitive people who are struggling with overwhelm. Performers and artists have benefited from Expansion Brainspotting to overcome creative blocks! I’m trained in play therapy and drama therapy and work well with children and adolescents.
I have In person and online openings! I stay up to date on the most cutting edge therapies to achieve RAPID and long lasting effects. As a Certified Brainspotting Therapist, I focus on neuroscience - YOUR brain can HEAL from trauma, grief, and anxiety. Release the shame and inner critic that is no longer serving you. I help empaths and highly sensitive people who are struggling with overwhelm. Performers and artists have benefited from Expansion Brainspotting to overcome creative blocks! I’m trained in play therapy and drama therapy and work well with children and adolescents.
Life is full of challenges that generate varied degrees of stress, anxiety and depression, even substance abuse. Challenges may include: Personal and family relationships, finances, career, illness and loss of creative engagement with your self and the world. Psychotherapy can offer time and a special place for self discovery, reflection, revitalization, resilience, insight, empowerment and access to your creativity, creative expression and creative living. Our lives can be what we imagine and want them to be! We can develop our active imagination to envision a life of purpose, meaning and the joy we are meant to have.
Life is full of challenges that generate varied degrees of stress, anxiety and depression, even substance abuse. Challenges may include: Personal and family relationships, finances, career, illness and loss of creative engagement with your self and the world. Psychotherapy can offer time and a special place for self discovery, reflection, revitalization, resilience, insight, empowerment and access to your creativity, creative expression and creative living. Our lives can be what we imagine and want them to be! We can develop our active imagination to envision a life of purpose, meaning and the joy we are meant to have.
Trauma, Psychedelic Integration,Ketamine,
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT , CHP, EMDR
2 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94611
Have you tried everything but are still struggling? Experiential approaches can be more effective than talk alone. Mindfulness-based therapy offers solutions while navigating depression, anxiety, stress, transitions, and challenges with authentic self-expression. I offer a grounded, compassionate and directive presence in a trusted therapeutic relationship where clients can effectively explore their inner wisdom. Drawing on 10 years of post graduate training in Hakomi somatic therapy and Family Constellations, I help clients uncover the root causes while staying attuned to present-moment experience where change can occur.
Have you tried everything but are still struggling? Experiential approaches can be more effective than talk alone. Mindfulness-based therapy offers solutions while navigating depression, anxiety, stress, transitions, and challenges with authentic self-expression. I offer a grounded, compassionate and directive presence in a trusted therapeutic relationship where clients can effectively explore their inner wisdom. Drawing on 10 years of post graduate training in Hakomi somatic therapy and Family Constellations, I help clients uncover the root causes while staying attuned to present-moment experience where change can occur.
My approach to counseling begins with careful listening to understand your unique situation and personal goals. I will listen without judging you or rushing to a quick fix that might not be applicable for your specific situation. Many of my clients enter counseling feeling alone or overwhelmed by feelings of sadness, anxiety, anger, or stress. They may feel stuck in painful relationships that aren't working, or stuck with intense feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, dread, or inner pain. My treatment approach is gentle, educational, and experiential.
My approach to counseling begins with careful listening to understand your unique situation and personal goals. I will listen without judging you or rushing to a quick fix that might not be applicable for your specific situation. Many of my clients enter counseling feeling alone or overwhelmed by feelings of sadness, anxiety, anger, or stress. They may feel stuck in painful relationships that aren't working, or stuck with intense feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, dread, or inner pain. My treatment approach is gentle, educational, and experiential.
You're thoughtful, motivated, probably pretty self-aware. And yet something keeps nagging — a pattern you can't quite break, a feeling that despite everything you've built, something essential is missing. If you are here, something isn’t working.
Or maybe you feel hopeless and want help finding a way forward. You may be struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or relationship difficulties.
Maybe you're dealing with creative blocks or questions of identity. Or maybe you've done all the "right" things and still feel empty. Whatever brought you here, there is hope.
You don't have to figure it out alone.
You're thoughtful, motivated, probably pretty self-aware. And yet something keeps nagging — a pattern you can't quite break, a feeling that despite everything you've built, something essential is missing. If you are here, something isn’t working.
Or maybe you feel hopeless and want help finding a way forward. You may be struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or relationship difficulties.
Maybe you're dealing with creative blocks or questions of identity. Or maybe you've done all the "right" things and still feel empty. Whatever brought you here, there is hope.
You don't have to figure it out alone.
I provide a safe, supportive space to empower you to overcome challenges and gain insight on your journey to self discovery and resiliency. - Yvette
I have 26 years of experience in the mental health field working in such settings as Behavioral Health, ER Hospital Crisis Team, and Private Practice. I have worked with mild, moderate, and severe clients of varied ages from children to older adults, forensic population as well as SUD. Often these clients experience mild to major depression, severe anxiety, PTSD, bipolar I/II, Schizophrenia, or simply ones with adjustment disorders which has persisted.
I provide a safe, supportive space to empower you to overcome challenges and gain insight on your journey to self discovery and resiliency. - Yvette
I have 26 years of experience in the mental health field working in such settings as Behavioral Health, ER Hospital Crisis Team, and Private Practice. I have worked with mild, moderate, and severe clients of varied ages from children to older adults, forensic population as well as SUD. Often these clients experience mild to major depression, severe anxiety, PTSD, bipolar I/II, Schizophrenia, or simply ones with adjustment disorders which has persisted.
I use a warm, down-to-earth approach in my work with children, teens, adults and couples. I collaborate with clients to develop a whole view of challenges and strengths, which is informed by my wide breadth of clinical experience across the lifespan. I have expertise in working with infants and parents, developmental disabilities, trauma, and both anticipated and unexpected crises across all ages. I integrate these perspectives so that I can attune to your needs and provide responsive support. My hope is to help you water the seeds of your inner strengths, push through stuck situations, and live with more connectedness and vitality.
I use a warm, down-to-earth approach in my work with children, teens, adults and couples. I collaborate with clients to develop a whole view of challenges and strengths, which is informed by my wide breadth of clinical experience across the lifespan. I have expertise in working with infants and parents, developmental disabilities, trauma, and both anticipated and unexpected crises across all ages. I integrate these perspectives so that I can attune to your needs and provide responsive support. My hope is to help you water the seeds of your inner strengths, push through stuck situations, and live with more connectedness and vitality.
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Therapists
How does traumatic brain injury affect mental health and behavior?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can affect your mood, behavior, thinking, and relationships. After a brain injury, you may experience depression, anxiety, irritability, anger, impulsivity, or difficulty managing your emotions. Problems with memory, attention, or concentration can also make it harder to work, keep up with daily responsibilities, or maintain relationships. A TBI can also be difficult to adjust to, especially if it changes what you are able to do physically or mentally. You may feel frustrated, discouraged, or a sense of loss related to your life before the injury. Some people also develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), particularly if the brain injury happened during a traumatic event, such as a car accident, fall, assault, or military combat. Therapy can help you cope with these changes and manage symptoms such as depression, anxiety, anger, or PTSD.
When should someone seek treatment for a traumatic brain injury?
If you think you may have a TBI, it is important to get medical care, particularly if symptoms are new or getting worse. Signs such as a worsening headache, repeated vomiting, seizures, loss of consciousness, increasing confusion, weakness or numbness, or slurred speech require immediate medical attention. A healthcare provider may use a neurological exam and imaging (such as a CT scan or MRI) to evaluate the injury and determine next steps. You may also want to seek mental health treatment if emotional or behavioral symptoms continue after the injury or begin to interfere with daily life. Seeking support early can help you understand what you’re experiencing, develop coping strategies, and address symptoms before they become more difficult to manage. A therapist can also work alongside other professionals involved in your recovery and help you identify additional resources if needed.
How can therapy help people who have suffered concussions and TBI?
Therapy after a concussion or TBI can help you cope with changes in your health, relationships, work, and daily life. You may work with a therapist to address mental health concerns that arise after the injury, such as depression, anxiety, or frustration related to ongoing symptoms. Therapy can also help you develop strategies for managing emotions and coping with changes in memory, attention, or communication. If the injury has affected your relationships, couples or family therapy may help you and the people close to you communicate more effectively and adjust to new roles or responsibilities.
What therapeutic approaches are most effective for traumatic brain injury?
The most appropriate type of therapy depends on your symptoms, the severity of the injury, and where you are in recovery. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is commonly used to help with depression, anxiety, anger, and difficulty adjusting to life after a brain injury. A therapist may adapt CBT by using shorter sessions, repetition, written reminders, or other strategies to account for problems with memory, attention, fatigue, or information processing. Some people may also benefit from supportive therapy or approaches such as art or music therapy. Importantly, treatment for TBI often involves more than one type of therapy. Depending on your needs, your care team may include physical therapists for movement and balance, occupational therapists for everyday activities, speech-language pathologists for communication and cognitive skills, and neuropsychologists for evaluating and treating changes in thinking and behavior. The specific combination of treatments will depend on how your injury is affecting you and your goals for recovery.
How can I find a therapist who can help with traumatic brain injury?
The Psychology Today Directory can help you find therapists who have experience working with traumatic brain injuries. Use the Specialties filter and select “Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI),” or search for concerns related to your injury, such as anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, sleep difficulties, or relationship problems. You can also use filters for age, location, insurance, and type of therapy to narrow your search. When considering a therapist, ask about their experience working with people who have had concussions or other brain injuries and the types of concerns they typically treat. Because TBI can affect memory, attention, communication, and energy levels, it may also be helpful to ask whether they adapt therapy for these challenges. If you are receiving care from other providers, such as a neurologist, you can also ask whether the therapist is comfortable coordinating with the rest of your care team.