Therapists in Oakland, CA
I work with seekers—curious souls navigating the winding path back to health after trauma, chronic illness, grief, or loss. They seek not just relief, but liberation: nervous system regulation, ancestral healing, and a true sense of belonging. Through trauma-informed somatic psychotherapy, I guide clients to reconnect with the wisdom of their bodies, process trauma, and reignite their inner fire. Together, we restore balance between mind, body, and spirit, moving toward embodied wholeness in a world that often encourages fragmentation, reclaiming power and resilience.
I work with seekers—curious souls navigating the winding path back to health after trauma, chronic illness, grief, or loss. They seek not just relief, but liberation: nervous system regulation, ancestral healing, and a true sense of belonging. Through trauma-informed somatic psychotherapy, I guide clients to reconnect with the wisdom of their bodies, process trauma, and reignite their inner fire. Together, we restore balance between mind, body, and spirit, moving toward embodied wholeness in a world that often encourages fragmentation, reclaiming power and resilience.
I imagine you may be feeling stuck and frustrated at this moment. I partner with my clients through empathy and listening, to help you garner deeper self-understanding. Often times this is enough to create real change. Other clients need to be held accountable and work together to create an action plan. Clients leave our sessions feeling heard, empowered, and more fulfilled. Our work is a place to be held accountable to the change you want for your life. Looking forward to supporting you.
I imagine you may be feeling stuck and frustrated at this moment. I partner with my clients through empathy and listening, to help you garner deeper self-understanding. Often times this is enough to create real change. Other clients need to be held accountable and work together to create an action plan. Clients leave our sessions feeling heard, empowered, and more fulfilled. Our work is a place to be held accountable to the change you want for your life. Looking forward to supporting you.
I believe people are trying their best through good and hard times. Especially during the hard times, we find ways to make it through. I work with people to figure out what their survival strategies are, which ones they want to keep or change. Sometimes, these strategies require us to code-switch, mask, or deny parts of ourselves. I enjoy helping people find out more about themselves, their values, and what ways to care for themselves. I work with them to build a therapy experience for rest, healing, and discovery. Together my clients and I build more places and experiences where they just get to be.
I believe people are trying their best through good and hard times. Especially during the hard times, we find ways to make it through. I work with people to figure out what their survival strategies are, which ones they want to keep or change. Sometimes, these strategies require us to code-switch, mask, or deny parts of ourselves. I enjoy helping people find out more about themselves, their values, and what ways to care for themselves. I work with them to build a therapy experience for rest, healing, and discovery. Together my clients and I build more places and experiences where they just get to be.
Welcome. You have arrived. Now what? Something brought you here. Perhaps the burden of pain that weighs on your body, mind and spirit. What is the nature of this pain? How is it impacting different parts of your life, your sense of identity, your relationships, your sense and purpose as a human being? Psychotherapy is an offering, a kind of healing art, a form of medicine that may help transform various symptoms of pain, manifesting in unhealthy, hurtful or even harmful thoughts and behaviors into something more healthy, wholesome and functional.
Welcome. You have arrived. Now what? Something brought you here. Perhaps the burden of pain that weighs on your body, mind and spirit. What is the nature of this pain? How is it impacting different parts of your life, your sense of identity, your relationships, your sense and purpose as a human being? Psychotherapy is an offering, a kind of healing art, a form of medicine that may help transform various symptoms of pain, manifesting in unhealthy, hurtful or even harmful thoughts and behaviors into something more healthy, wholesome and functional.
I specialize in helping adults and adolescents who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationships, or identity issues. Changing things in life - whether in relationships with others, at work, or just in the day to day - can be hard to do on your own. I work to help you understand yourself on a new level, recognize patterns in your life that are keeping you from feeling how you want to feel, having the relationships you want to have, and achieving the accomplishments you hope to achieve.
I specialize in helping adults and adolescents who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationships, or identity issues. Changing things in life - whether in relationships with others, at work, or just in the day to day - can be hard to do on your own. I work to help you understand yourself on a new level, recognize patterns in your life that are keeping you from feeling how you want to feel, having the relationships you want to have, and achieving the accomplishments you hope to achieve.
“The best things in life are on the other side of fear.” You or your teen struggle with anxiety, OCD, or trauma. You spend hours worrying and feeling anxious. You’ve tried all kinds of ways to get rid of the problem - relaxation, meditation, etc. - and nothing has worked. You’re confused, frustrated, and nearly hopeless. You don’t understand why this is happening, how to make it go away, or even what to do next.
“The best things in life are on the other side of fear.” You or your teen struggle with anxiety, OCD, or trauma. You spend hours worrying and feeling anxious. You’ve tried all kinds of ways to get rid of the problem - relaxation, meditation, etc. - and nothing has worked. You’re confused, frustrated, and nearly hopeless. You don’t understand why this is happening, how to make it go away, or even what to do next.
I provide psychotherapy for adults, teenagers and children, consultation regarding parenting issues, and play therapy for children with behavioral or emotional issues. My work with adults has covered a broad spectrum - from people who are having problems with relationships or need help with stress management and coping skills, to people suffering from anxiety disorders and depression. I specialize in women's issues and life transitions. My goal is to help people get through difficult and challenging times and see opportunities for growth.
I provide psychotherapy for adults, teenagers and children, consultation regarding parenting issues, and play therapy for children with behavioral or emotional issues. My work with adults has covered a broad spectrum - from people who are having problems with relationships or need help with stress management and coping skills, to people suffering from anxiety disorders and depression. I specialize in women's issues and life transitions. My goal is to help people get through difficult and challenging times and see opportunities for growth.
I enjoy working with any client who is seeking relief from a problem(s). I have worked with a variety of people, including corporate consulting, towards co creating solutions in a collaborative and effective manner.
I enjoy working with any client who is seeking relief from a problem(s). I have worked with a variety of people, including corporate consulting, towards co creating solutions in a collaborative and effective manner.
Do you find yourself stuck in painful ways of relating to yourself or others? I can work with you to recognize these patterns, understand why they developed, and loosen their grip on your life today. Through the therapy relationship, we can develop a trusting environment to explore your thoughts and feelings, personal history, and relationships. In this way, we can create enough distance from these painful experiences and ways of relating to allow for greater freedom and satisfaction in your relationships, work, and creative life.
Do you find yourself stuck in painful ways of relating to yourself or others? I can work with you to recognize these patterns, understand why they developed, and loosen their grip on your life today. Through the therapy relationship, we can develop a trusting environment to explore your thoughts and feelings, personal history, and relationships. In this way, we can create enough distance from these painful experiences and ways of relating to allow for greater freedom and satisfaction in your relationships, work, and creative life.
I view therapy as a collaborative process where we work together to understand the challenges you are facing. My initial goal is to provide empathy and relief, while working in the longer term to help you feel more open and able to access parts of your experience that may be hidden. This can be scary and vitalizing, and I view work with each client as a unique journey where the path to healing unfolds over time. For me, the ultimate goal of therapy is to help you both accept and challenge yourself, and thereby become more fully who you are.
I view therapy as a collaborative process where we work together to understand the challenges you are facing. My initial goal is to provide empathy and relief, while working in the longer term to help you feel more open and able to access parts of your experience that may be hidden. This can be scary and vitalizing, and I view work with each client as a unique journey where the path to healing unfolds over time. For me, the ultimate goal of therapy is to help you both accept and challenge yourself, and thereby become more fully who you are.
I have 25 years of clinical experience, and I have come to trust that the process of a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship can help us feel empowered, and confident in our own healthy sense of self. We may be stuck in the debilitating self-criticism of depression, or paralyzed with anxiety. We may feel lonely, angry, bored, insecure, victimized, or worthless. A trusting therapeutic relationship offers witness, safety, clarity, connection, and validation as we come to know and accept our own vulnerabilities, develop our own language of self, and face the challenges in our lives.
I have 25 years of clinical experience, and I have come to trust that the process of a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship can help us feel empowered, and confident in our own healthy sense of self. We may be stuck in the debilitating self-criticism of depression, or paralyzed with anxiety. We may feel lonely, angry, bored, insecure, victimized, or worthless. A trusting therapeutic relationship offers witness, safety, clarity, connection, and validation as we come to know and accept our own vulnerabilities, develop our own language of self, and face the challenges in our lives.
You may feel lost, but you are not alone. We all experience suffering as a part of the human condition, yet sometimes our symptoms of stress, despair, worry, or self-criticism stand in the way of living the life that we want. If you find yourself troubled by a particular life problem or psychological condition, or generally lacking a sense of vitality and purpose, working with a clinician can help you reconnect with yourself and your strengths. Therapy often helps us to make useful connections between our actions, our thinking, our emotional reality, and patterns in relationships that we have developed over years.
You may feel lost, but you are not alone. We all experience suffering as a part of the human condition, yet sometimes our symptoms of stress, despair, worry, or self-criticism stand in the way of living the life that we want. If you find yourself troubled by a particular life problem or psychological condition, or generally lacking a sense of vitality and purpose, working with a clinician can help you reconnect with yourself and your strengths. Therapy often helps us to make useful connections between our actions, our thinking, our emotional reality, and patterns in relationships that we have developed over years.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a deep passion for helping adults navigate the complexities of acute and chronic medical, mental health, and substance use challenges. I work with individuals and groups, utilizing a strengths-based and solution-focused approach to help you achieve your personal goals and overcome obstacles.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a deep passion for helping adults navigate the complexities of acute and chronic medical, mental health, and substance use challenges. I work with individuals and groups, utilizing a strengths-based and solution-focused approach to help you achieve your personal goals and overcome obstacles.
I offer somatic therapy, EMDR, parts work, and relational counseling for individuals, couples, and families. Couples often seek to repair communication, rebuild trust, or deepen emotional intimacy. Families come to navigate changing dynamics, strengthen co-parenting, or address longstanding patterns of conflict. Individuals may be working to heal trauma, move through grief, or find relief from anxiety, depression, or chronic stress. Across all of these, I support people facing daunting diagnoses, major life transitions, or spiritual shifts—and who are ready to engage directly with mindfulness and clarity.
I offer somatic therapy, EMDR, parts work, and relational counseling for individuals, couples, and families. Couples often seek to repair communication, rebuild trust, or deepen emotional intimacy. Families come to navigate changing dynamics, strengthen co-parenting, or address longstanding patterns of conflict. Individuals may be working to heal trauma, move through grief, or find relief from anxiety, depression, or chronic stress. Across all of these, I support people facing daunting diagnoses, major life transitions, or spiritual shifts—and who are ready to engage directly with mindfulness and clarity.
Hi there, I'm Harpreet! Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about the direction of your life? Therapy offers a supportive space to explore your thoughts and emotions in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Whether you’re navigating stress, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, family conflict, cultural stress, or past trauma, together, we can work towards healing, growth, and a renewed sense of purpose. I’m here to listen, understand, and collaborate with you on your journey to a healthier, more fulfilling life. Let’s take the first step towards change—at your pace and in a way that feels right for you.
Hi there, I'm Harpreet! Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about the direction of your life? Therapy offers a supportive space to explore your thoughts and emotions in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Whether you’re navigating stress, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, family conflict, cultural stress, or past trauma, together, we can work towards healing, growth, and a renewed sense of purpose. I’m here to listen, understand, and collaborate with you on your journey to a healthier, more fulfilling life. Let’s take the first step towards change—at your pace and in a way that feels right for you.
Will Lipsenthal (He/Him) is a passionate and caring trauma-informed therapist living in Oakland (Ohlone land). Raised by a first gen. Taiwanese mother and an east coast Jewish father, Will is familiar with walking the walk of an individual of multiple cultures. He is passionate about identity and one’s relationship to themself as well as with other’s. By working in a way to increase client’s own awareness, Will has found his therapy practice to feel alive, meaningful, and powerful. He utilizes therapeutic approaches ranging from gestalt, somatic, existential, multi-cultural, and integrative practices.
Will Lipsenthal (He/Him) is a passionate and caring trauma-informed therapist living in Oakland (Ohlone land). Raised by a first gen. Taiwanese mother and an east coast Jewish father, Will is familiar with walking the walk of an individual of multiple cultures. He is passionate about identity and one’s relationship to themself as well as with other’s. By working in a way to increase client’s own awareness, Will has found his therapy practice to feel alive, meaningful, and powerful. He utilizes therapeutic approaches ranging from gestalt, somatic, existential, multi-cultural, and integrative practices.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in San Diego. As a seasoned therapist, coach, educator, and wellness facilitator, I help adolescents, adults, and fellow seniors uncover their inner wisdom and power. My work integrates evidence-based practices with transpersonal and holistic approaches to support healing from childhood trauma and related emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, suicidality, and relationship struggles.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in San Diego. As a seasoned therapist, coach, educator, and wellness facilitator, I help adolescents, adults, and fellow seniors uncover their inner wisdom and power. My work integrates evidence-based practices with transpersonal and holistic approaches to support healing from childhood trauma and related emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, suicidality, and relationship struggles.
I work with individuals, couples, and families to guide them to achieve more satisfying, meaningful relationships and social adjustment. I believe therapy is a collaborative, creative process to unveil hidden strengths and courage to motivate change and create new experiences in your life. Creating a therapeutic relationship that feels safe and trusting enough to take personal and emotional risks is important. Through an eclectic approach best suited for my client, I have had success treating a wide range of issues including: anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, past trauma, and grief/loss.
I work with individuals, couples, and families to guide them to achieve more satisfying, meaningful relationships and social adjustment. I believe therapy is a collaborative, creative process to unveil hidden strengths and courage to motivate change and create new experiences in your life. Creating a therapeutic relationship that feels safe and trusting enough to take personal and emotional risks is important. Through an eclectic approach best suited for my client, I have had success treating a wide range of issues including: anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, past trauma, and grief/loss.
Hey, I am a therapist who believes that healing doesn't have to be all serious, all the time. Yes, we'll talk about the hard stuff-but we can also laugh, be real, and find moments of lightness along the way. I help people untangle the messiness of life, reconnect with themselves, and maybe even discover a few surprises in the process. My approach is collaborative, practical, and rooted in curiosity. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help untangle unhelpful thought patterns, while also bringing in existential ideas to explore the deeper "why" behind you're feelings or facing.
Hey, I am a therapist who believes that healing doesn't have to be all serious, all the time. Yes, we'll talk about the hard stuff-but we can also laugh, be real, and find moments of lightness along the way. I help people untangle the messiness of life, reconnect with themselves, and maybe even discover a few surprises in the process. My approach is collaborative, practical, and rooted in curiosity. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help untangle unhelpful thought patterns, while also bringing in existential ideas to explore the deeper "why" behind you're feelings or facing.
I am extremely familiar working with high risk, treatment resistant populations, as well as high functioning, therapeutically minded individuals who are motivated to become better at mastering life's obstacles. I believe that in therapy emotional and behavioral change begins with the relationship between the therapist and the client. My role as your therapist is not to be an expert on how you should live your life; rather I am an active participant in your personal journey of self-exploration.
I am extremely familiar working with high risk, treatment resistant populations, as well as high functioning, therapeutically minded individuals who are motivated to become better at mastering life's obstacles. I believe that in therapy emotional and behavioral change begins with the relationship between the therapist and the client. My role as your therapist is not to be an expert on how you should live your life; rather I am an active participant in your personal journey of self-exploration.
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Number of Therapists in Oakland, CA
3,000+
Average cost per session
$188
Therapists in Oakland, CA who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 78% | Relationship Issues |
| 72% | Self Esteem |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 66% | Grief |
| 66% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 80% | Aetna |
| 67% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 59% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Oakland, CA see their clients
| 55% | Online Only | |
| 45% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 76% | Female | |
| 20% | Male | |
| 4% | Non-Binary |