Therapists in Oakland, CA
Seeking therapy takes courage and strength. Are you experiencing feeling stuck due to childhood trauma? I am here to provide you with unconditional support to process through your anxiety, depression, and other unresolved feelings at your pace. Sometimes we may need someone who is there for us and there are no problems in life that are too big or small. You have taken the first step to seek help, I can help you discover your inner strength to bounce back and deep inside you may be wishing for peace and equilibrium. As a therapist, I aim to help you reach those goals together to bring about inner peace.
Seeking therapy takes courage and strength. Are you experiencing feeling stuck due to childhood trauma? I am here to provide you with unconditional support to process through your anxiety, depression, and other unresolved feelings at your pace. Sometimes we may need someone who is there for us and there are no problems in life that are too big or small. You have taken the first step to seek help, I can help you discover your inner strength to bounce back and deep inside you may be wishing for peace and equilibrium. As a therapist, I aim to help you reach those goals together to bring about inner peace.
Hi there, I'm Pooja! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I specialize in helping children, individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds who are facing challenges such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. My goal is to empower clients by helping them build coping skills, emotional intelligence, and healthier relationships. I focus on understanding each individual's unique needs and tailor my approach to help them achieve lasting positive changes in their lives.
Hi there, I'm Pooja! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I specialize in helping children, individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds who are facing challenges such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. My goal is to empower clients by helping them build coping skills, emotional intelligence, and healthier relationships. I focus on understanding each individual's unique needs and tailor my approach to help them achieve lasting positive changes in their lives.
You deserve to thrive, not just survive. I work with diverse communities, including global citizens, people of color, immigrants, LGBTQIA+, tech professionals, creatives, and more. Rooted in multicultural experiences, I bring a deep understanding of the complexities of identity, trauma, and healing. Committing to therapy can be challenging, but I've been there myself, and therapy transformed my life. I'm here to provide a safe space—physically, mentally, and spiritually—where you can explore different parts of yourself, uncover memories, and confront experiences with compassion and expertise. I dare say it can sometimes be fun.
You deserve to thrive, not just survive. I work with diverse communities, including global citizens, people of color, immigrants, LGBTQIA+, tech professionals, creatives, and more. Rooted in multicultural experiences, I bring a deep understanding of the complexities of identity, trauma, and healing. Committing to therapy can be challenging, but I've been there myself, and therapy transformed my life. I'm here to provide a safe space—physically, mentally, and spiritually—where you can explore different parts of yourself, uncover memories, and confront experiences with compassion and expertise. I dare say it can sometimes be fun.
I am passionate about helping people be the best versions of themselves. I am excited to help people find the tools to reach their personal goals along with processing the events and situations that come up in life as they arise. I have worked with clients from all walks of life and in low to high acuity environments. The tools that I support clients with can save lives and dramatically change people's quality of life. I try to meet every client where they are at in each session, exploring the things that matter to them.
I am passionate about helping people be the best versions of themselves. I am excited to help people find the tools to reach their personal goals along with processing the events and situations that come up in life as they arise. I have worked with clients from all walks of life and in low to high acuity environments. The tools that I support clients with can save lives and dramatically change people's quality of life. I try to meet every client where they are at in each session, exploring the things that matter to them.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or grief? Do you find yourself stuck in patterns of self-doubt or struggling with the pain of a difficult relationship? Seeking support is a courageous step toward healing, and you don’t have to navigate this alone. With curiosity, compassion, and a non-judgmental approach, I help clients find relief, gain clarity, and create a more sustainable, fulfilling path forward. Together, we’ll explore the deeper roots of your challenges, understand the role they’ve played in your life, and work toward lasting healing. You will discover strengths, skills and cultivate greater self mastery.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or grief? Do you find yourself stuck in patterns of self-doubt or struggling with the pain of a difficult relationship? Seeking support is a courageous step toward healing, and you don’t have to navigate this alone. With curiosity, compassion, and a non-judgmental approach, I help clients find relief, gain clarity, and create a more sustainable, fulfilling path forward. Together, we’ll explore the deeper roots of your challenges, understand the role they’ve played in your life, and work toward lasting healing. You will discover strengths, skills and cultivate greater self mastery.
I collaboratively work with individuals and couples using evidence-based practices to explore the presence of stressors, navigate through challenges, learn safe and productive coping, and build stronger problem-solving skills to alleviate suffering and enjoy healthy relationships. I'm honored to be part of an individual's healing and growing path. I've been in this field for over 25 years in inpatient and outpatient settings working with all ages and different ethno-racial backgrounds. I'm glad you're searching, and hope you will find your match as that is the most important factor in your healing journey.
I collaboratively work with individuals and couples using evidence-based practices to explore the presence of stressors, navigate through challenges, learn safe and productive coping, and build stronger problem-solving skills to alleviate suffering and enjoy healthy relationships. I'm honored to be part of an individual's healing and growing path. I've been in this field for over 25 years in inpatient and outpatient settings working with all ages and different ethno-racial backgrounds. I'm glad you're searching, and hope you will find your match as that is the most important factor in your healing journey.
I am a Black therapist with about 10 years of experience working with a wide breadth of clients from various cultural backgrounds and diversities. My specialties include working with the severely mentally ill and adults of all ages with a focus on anxiety, depression, grief work, college counseling, couples, families, and eating disorders.
I am a Black therapist with about 10 years of experience working with a wide breadth of clients from various cultural backgrounds and diversities. My specialties include working with the severely mentally ill and adults of all ages with a focus on anxiety, depression, grief work, college counseling, couples, families, and eating disorders.
How you feel towards yourself can profoundly impact your relationships, work, school, and more. And a lot can make it hard to feel your best. You might be: Exhausted by a relentless self-critical voice...Considering your next steps to feel authentically aligned with your gender and sexuality...Struggling with boundaries and people-pleasing... Stressed and stuck in your closest relationships...Curious about non-monogamy but unsure where to start...Looking for nonjudgmental guidance navigating dynamics within polyamory and kink — not to mention managing all of this under capitalism. No wonder you'd like support!
How you feel towards yourself can profoundly impact your relationships, work, school, and more. And a lot can make it hard to feel your best. You might be: Exhausted by a relentless self-critical voice...Considering your next steps to feel authentically aligned with your gender and sexuality...Struggling with boundaries and people-pleasing... Stressed and stuck in your closest relationships...Curious about non-monogamy but unsure where to start...Looking for nonjudgmental guidance navigating dynamics within polyamory and kink — not to mention managing all of this under capitalism. No wonder you'd like support!
Welcome to Authentic Path Psychology, my queer- and gender-affirming therapy practice. Beginning the process of therapy and reaching out for help can feel vulnerable and even scary, so I celebrate you taking this first step. I prioritize getting to know you and your specific needs intentionally, and my objective is to witness and support you in the unique way you deserve. My approach is relational and collaborative, and I strive to develop a relationship with my clients that will help to empower inner strength, expand capacity for self-compassion, and support in healing wounds that are impacting overall health and quality of life.
Welcome to Authentic Path Psychology, my queer- and gender-affirming therapy practice. Beginning the process of therapy and reaching out for help can feel vulnerable and even scary, so I celebrate you taking this first step. I prioritize getting to know you and your specific needs intentionally, and my objective is to witness and support you in the unique way you deserve. My approach is relational and collaborative, and I strive to develop a relationship with my clients that will help to empower inner strength, expand capacity for self-compassion, and support in healing wounds that are impacting overall health and quality of life.
Dr. Evans at Your Therapy Now, provides quality clinical and assessment services for the everyday person. Our focus is to collaborate with you and identify concrete goals for your emotional health, create a plan that helps you achieve these goals and provide a supportive space that empowers you along the way. Our model is simple: therapy is meant to equip you with the tools you need, as you need them, to make the changes you desire to see in your life.
Dr. Evans at Your Therapy Now, provides quality clinical and assessment services for the everyday person. Our focus is to collaborate with you and identify concrete goals for your emotional health, create a plan that helps you achieve these goals and provide a supportive space that empowers you along the way. Our model is simple: therapy is meant to equip you with the tools you need, as you need them, to make the changes you desire to see in your life.
My focus is on helping people to break free from painful, unwanted patterns in their lives, and to find greater confidence, connection, and joy. Couples work is a primary focus of my practice, and I work with couples at all stages of relationship. I help partners interrupt destructive fights, build effective communication skills, and create greater intimacy.
My focus is on helping people to break free from painful, unwanted patterns in their lives, and to find greater confidence, connection, and joy. Couples work is a primary focus of my practice, and I work with couples at all stages of relationship. I help partners interrupt destructive fights, build effective communication skills, and create greater intimacy.
My name is Tanya Carrell, and I'm a licensed clinical therapist (LCSW 119371), based in California. I received my MSSA in "Mental Health" from Case Western Reserve University in Ohio, and I have been practicing for the last eight years, helping clients who are struggling with stress, anxiety, and/or depression in order to heal and become the best versions of themselves.
My name is Tanya Carrell, and I'm a licensed clinical therapist (LCSW 119371), based in California. I received my MSSA in "Mental Health" from Case Western Reserve University in Ohio, and I have been practicing for the last eight years, helping clients who are struggling with stress, anxiety, and/or depression in order to heal and become the best versions of themselves.
Hello! My name is Mackenzie Maurer and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I graduated with my BA in Psychology from the University of San Diego and then completed my MSW program at California State University, Los Angeles in 2017. I have been licensed for 4 years. For the past 7 years, I have been providing individual and group therapy in a court program for individuals struggling with substance use disorders. I view therapy as a process and feel honored to walk alongside my clients in the brave work of healing.
Hello! My name is Mackenzie Maurer and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I graduated with my BA in Psychology from the University of San Diego and then completed my MSW program at California State University, Los Angeles in 2017. I have been licensed for 4 years. For the past 7 years, I have been providing individual and group therapy in a court program for individuals struggling with substance use disorders. I view therapy as a process and feel honored to walk alongside my clients in the brave work of healing.
I meet people where they are, not where the world expects them to be.‘You feel it before you know it.’ is my mantra. We all possess the ability for emotional attunement for ourselves and those in our lives. I help clients hone this to allow themselves to see their internal operating systems, improve communication, and navigate life’s many challenges. Being neurodivergent, I identify as jazz handsy, and enjoy working with the neurospicy.
I meet people where they are, not where the world expects them to be.‘You feel it before you know it.’ is my mantra. We all possess the ability for emotional attunement for ourselves and those in our lives. I help clients hone this to allow themselves to see their internal operating systems, improve communication, and navigate life’s many challenges. Being neurodivergent, I identify as jazz handsy, and enjoy working with the neurospicy.
Do you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed, angry, and overwhelmed? Do you continue to repeat the same patterns of being in unhealthy relationships, engaging in harmful behaviors that are not serving you in a good way, and continuously trying to find a way to numb the pain? I am a process-oriented and trauma-informed therapist who meets clients where they are at. I draw from the psychodynamic approach focusing on bringing the unconscious to the conscious to get to the root of the issue and explore defense mechanisms that have been adapted along the way.
Do you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed, angry, and overwhelmed? Do you continue to repeat the same patterns of being in unhealthy relationships, engaging in harmful behaviors that are not serving you in a good way, and continuously trying to find a way to numb the pain? I am a process-oriented and trauma-informed therapist who meets clients where they are at. I draw from the psychodynamic approach focusing on bringing the unconscious to the conscious to get to the root of the issue and explore defense mechanisms that have been adapted along the way.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
I work with individuals and couples who are seeking to transform their inner and relational conflicts into opportunities for growth and life change. I have seen deep transformation take place in clients when they begin to learn compassion for themselves and begin to address the source of their symptoms so that true and lasting change can occur. Clients I work with most are those suffering from relationship issues, mood disorders, complex trauma, PTSD, and midlife transitions. I also offer support to family members of individuals with mood disorders, PTSD and ADD/ADHD. I offer clinical supervision to associates.
I work with individuals and couples who are seeking to transform their inner and relational conflicts into opportunities for growth and life change. I have seen deep transformation take place in clients when they begin to learn compassion for themselves and begin to address the source of their symptoms so that true and lasting change can occur. Clients I work with most are those suffering from relationship issues, mood disorders, complex trauma, PTSD, and midlife transitions. I also offer support to family members of individuals with mood disorders, PTSD and ADD/ADHD. I offer clinical supervision to associates.
My work is focused around all things related to growing your family. Infertility is the primary focus of my practice (social, secondary, unexplained), and the challenges that come up around issues related to the process. Being human amidst all the intersecting layers of life and infertility and can be brutal. Having a space dedicated to sorting out your feelings, goals, and direction can be helpful--and I'll be there to help navigate the landscape.
My work is focused around all things related to growing your family. Infertility is the primary focus of my practice (social, secondary, unexplained), and the challenges that come up around issues related to the process. Being human amidst all the intersecting layers of life and infertility and can be brutal. Having a space dedicated to sorting out your feelings, goals, and direction can be helpful--and I'll be there to help navigate the landscape.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I specialize in helping clients navigate life’s challenges, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship dynamics, through a collaborative, empathetic approach. My focus is on providing a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore meaningful solutions and develop practical tools to foster lasting change.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I specialize in helping clients navigate life’s challenges, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship dynamics, through a collaborative, empathetic approach. My focus is on providing a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore meaningful solutions and develop practical tools to foster lasting change.
Change Talk with Angelyne Arellano, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
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Are you feeling sad, anxious, or lonely and you’re too ashamed or embarrassed to tell anyone about it? Do you pretend everything is alright as to not draw negative attention or cause problems in your relationships, yet inside you’re feeling despair? Do you feel confused and frustrated during conflicts, and you end up taking care of everyone else’s needs? Are you terrified to make decisions that go against familial or cultural norms? Do negative thoughts take over? Together, you and I will figure out what’s really going on with your discontent so that you don’t have to feel like a fraud or a helpless person. It’s going to be okay.
Are you feeling sad, anxious, or lonely and you’re too ashamed or embarrassed to tell anyone about it? Do you pretend everything is alright as to not draw negative attention or cause problems in your relationships, yet inside you’re feeling despair? Do you feel confused and frustrated during conflicts, and you end up taking care of everyone else’s needs? Are you terrified to make decisions that go against familial or cultural norms? Do negative thoughts take over? Together, you and I will figure out what’s really going on with your discontent so that you don’t have to feel like a fraud or a helpless person. It’s going to be okay.
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Number of Therapists in Oakland, CA
3,000+
Average cost per session
$189
Therapists in Oakland, CA who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 78% | Relationship Issues |
| 73% | Self Esteem |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 66% | Grief |
| 66% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 79% | Aetna |
| 66% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 58% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Oakland, CA see their clients
| 54% | Online Only | |
| 46% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 76% | Female | |
| 20% | Male | |
| 4% | Non-Binary |