Therapists in Oakland, CA
Eli Alexander Keller
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Step into a space where healing and growth intertwine. At my therapeutic practice, I extend a warm invitation to individuals, couples, and families of all kinds. With a foundation in mindfulness, I guide our journey with a deep focus on the relationships we build and the process we embark upon together.
Step into a space where healing and growth intertwine. At my therapeutic practice, I extend a warm invitation to individuals, couples, and families of all kinds. With a foundation in mindfulness, I guide our journey with a deep focus on the relationships we build and the process we embark upon together.
I work with men who are tired of repeating the same relationship patterns, pulling away when things get close, dishonesty, or feeling unable to sustain meaningful connection despite wanting it. Many of my clients are high-functioning and insightful, yet find that understanding their patterns hasn’t been enough to change them.
My approach focuses on helping you understand and shift the deeper emotional forces driving these dynamics, so that change is not just intellectual, but lived. In our work, we slow things down and pay close attention to what’s happening in real time, both in your relationships and in the therapy office.
I work with men who are tired of repeating the same relationship patterns, pulling away when things get close, dishonesty, or feeling unable to sustain meaningful connection despite wanting it. Many of my clients are high-functioning and insightful, yet find that understanding their patterns hasn’t been enough to change them.
My approach focuses on helping you understand and shift the deeper emotional forces driving these dynamics, so that change is not just intellectual, but lived. In our work, we slow things down and pay close attention to what’s happening in real time, both in your relationships and in the therapy office.
Are you living a life of "quiet desperation"? Get to the bottom of your problems by connecting with yourself. Psychotherapy can help identify and overcome blocks that prevent you from being your real self. Are you repeating patterns from childhood despite your best efforts not to? Those patterns were likely formed early in childhood as a survival mechanism and now that you no longer need those patterns, they feel like a prison. Psychotherapy provides the key that opens the door. If you are afraid that you cannot do this, please do not sell yourself short and give yourself a chance.
Are you living a life of "quiet desperation"? Get to the bottom of your problems by connecting with yourself. Psychotherapy can help identify and overcome blocks that prevent you from being your real self. Are you repeating patterns from childhood despite your best efforts not to? Those patterns were likely formed early in childhood as a survival mechanism and now that you no longer need those patterns, they feel like a prison. Psychotherapy provides the key that opens the door. If you are afraid that you cannot do this, please do not sell yourself short and give yourself a chance.
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.
Many people seek therapy feeling emotionally exhausted from unhealthy relationship patterns, unresolved trauma, chronic stress, or years of surviving rather than fully living. My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and depth-oriented, integrating evidence-based practices, attachment-focused work, and nervous system regulation to support meaningful healing and lasting emotional change. I help individuals and couples strengthen self-awareness, emotional regulation, communication, boundaries, and relational patterns within a therapeutic space that is warm, intentional, collaborative, and emotionally attuned.
Many people seek therapy feeling emotionally exhausted from unhealthy relationship patterns, unresolved trauma, chronic stress, or years of surviving rather than fully living. My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and depth-oriented, integrating evidence-based practices, attachment-focused work, and nervous system regulation to support meaningful healing and lasting emotional change. I help individuals and couples strengthen self-awareness, emotional regulation, communication, boundaries, and relational patterns within a therapeutic space that is warm, intentional, collaborative, and emotionally attuned.
Starting therapy can feel daunting — especially when you're carrying the weight of past pain, questioning who you are, or simply trying to stay afloat in a world that doesn't always make space to breathe. My goal is to offer you a space that is both deeply supportive and honestly engaged. I will meet you with compassion where you are, and I will also invite you to look at what's keeping you stuck. Together, we'll explore patterns, build insight, and cultivate the self-awareness that allows you to move through life with more intention.
Starting therapy can feel daunting — especially when you're carrying the weight of past pain, questioning who you are, or simply trying to stay afloat in a world that doesn't always make space to breathe. My goal is to offer you a space that is both deeply supportive and honestly engaged. I will meet you with compassion where you are, and I will also invite you to look at what's keeping you stuck. Together, we'll explore patterns, build insight, and cultivate the self-awareness that allows you to move through life with more intention.
My work ranges from people who have experienced serious trauma, and suffer from depression and anxiety to those who just want to feel better in their lives and their relationships. I love working with couples. I know from my own experience of being married since 1990 that relationships need nurturing and intention. I love helping couples find intimacy that may have been lost. I really see my work as helping individuals and couples live their best life!
My work ranges from people who have experienced serious trauma, and suffer from depression and anxiety to those who just want to feel better in their lives and their relationships. I love working with couples. I know from my own experience of being married since 1990 that relationships need nurturing and intention. I love helping couples find intimacy that may have been lost. I really see my work as helping individuals and couples live their best life!
“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.
Has life Become a struggle for you? Are you looking to build better relationships? Are you feeling overwhelmed during a difficult life transition? Do you feel stuck in your past and unable to move forward? Through our work together, I can help you develop the tools needed to increase your confidence, feel better in your relationships and let go of your past.
Has life Become a struggle for you? Are you looking to build better relationships? Are you feeling overwhelmed during a difficult life transition? Do you feel stuck in your past and unable to move forward? Through our work together, I can help you develop the tools needed to increase your confidence, feel better in your relationships and let go of your past.
Psychotherapy is an intimately personal endeavor, that can provide a safe space for curiosity, exploration, and meaning-making of our lives and histories. I approach therapy through a relational psychodynamic lens, which means that I view mental health and well-being as being deeply interconnected with our relationships, experiences, and cultural identities. Each individual seeks therapy for unique reasons and carries a complex personal history, I tailor each treatment to meet your specific needs, goals, strengths, and cultural background.
Psychotherapy is an intimately personal endeavor, that can provide a safe space for curiosity, exploration, and meaning-making of our lives and histories. I approach therapy through a relational psychodynamic lens, which means that I view mental health and well-being as being deeply interconnected with our relationships, experiences, and cultural identities. Each individual seeks therapy for unique reasons and carries a complex personal history, I tailor each treatment to meet your specific needs, goals, strengths, and cultural background.
For 20 years, I have provided safe, affirming trauma therapy for adults, couples, and groups. I also have the experience and education to provide therapy for many other relationship, mood, and dissociative concerns. I am straightforward, collaborative, and endeavor to be empowering. My therapy style is relational and includes a focus on emotion & body connection and your whole picture of health. We will work together to create peace and fullness in your life.
For 20 years, I have provided safe, affirming trauma therapy for adults, couples, and groups. I also have the experience and education to provide therapy for many other relationship, mood, and dissociative concerns. I am straightforward, collaborative, and endeavor to be empowering. My therapy style is relational and includes a focus on emotion & body connection and your whole picture of health. We will work together to create peace and fullness in your life.
My style is relational, somatic, curious and trauma-informed. I hold the orientation that you are the expert of your experience, and use ongoing, informed consent in my practice. I facilitate tending to your nervous system to create shift from reaction to response.
I support clients in cultivating compassion for the parts of themselves that may have gotten stuck along the way, and connecting with their needs and agency. We will contact stuckness and trauma with care, and connect with your authentic embodiment.
My style is relational, somatic, curious and trauma-informed. I hold the orientation that you are the expert of your experience, and use ongoing, informed consent in my practice. I facilitate tending to your nervous system to create shift from reaction to response.
I support clients in cultivating compassion for the parts of themselves that may have gotten stuck along the way, and connecting with their needs and agency. We will contact stuckness and trauma with care, and connect with your authentic embodiment.
I have over 12 years experience working with adults, children, and adolescents experiencing relationship problems, anxiety and mood concerns, emotional and/or behavioral troubles, trauma and loss, and difficulties with burnout and the compassion fatigue of caring for loved ones with these issues. If you are an adult attempting to work through such difficulties in your life, the partner of someone having these problems, or if you are a parent seeking help for your child, I would welcome a chance to talk with you about how I may help.
I have over 12 years experience working with adults, children, and adolescents experiencing relationship problems, anxiety and mood concerns, emotional and/or behavioral troubles, trauma and loss, and difficulties with burnout and the compassion fatigue of caring for loved ones with these issues. If you are an adult attempting to work through such difficulties in your life, the partner of someone having these problems, or if you are a parent seeking help for your child, I would welcome a chance to talk with you about how I may help.
My approach to therapy is collaborative and begins with building a safe therapeutic relationship. Respect and acceptance of my clients’ experiences and identities are central tenets of my practice. Our work together is a place to unlearn and shed those things which may not suit your growth; where you can be both held and challenged with care and compassion. I welcome clients from all racial, ethnic, religious and national backgrounds, social and economic classes, gender expressions, and sexual orientations/identities.
My approach to therapy is collaborative and begins with building a safe therapeutic relationship. Respect and acceptance of my clients’ experiences and identities are central tenets of my practice. Our work together is a place to unlearn and shed those things which may not suit your growth; where you can be both held and challenged with care and compassion. I welcome clients from all racial, ethnic, religious and national backgrounds, social and economic classes, gender expressions, and sexual orientations/identities.
You suspected it for months. Then, your worst fears were confirmed. Your partner had been having an affair. At first, you couldn’t believe it. You thought your marriage was okay. Why would they do this? HOW did they do this without your seeing it? The unanswered questions left an incalculable void in your gut, as sadness and anger combined with the endless questions and disbelief. One moment you’re numb, the next you’re furious – wondering how the person you trusted most could betray you so profoundly. Your partner may be remorseful, but the wounds run raw, and the triggers seem endless. You don’t know if your marriage can survive.
You suspected it for months. Then, your worst fears were confirmed. Your partner had been having an affair. At first, you couldn’t believe it. You thought your marriage was okay. Why would they do this? HOW did they do this without your seeing it? The unanswered questions left an incalculable void in your gut, as sadness and anger combined with the endless questions and disbelief. One moment you’re numb, the next you’re furious – wondering how the person you trusted most could betray you so profoundly. Your partner may be remorseful, but the wounds run raw, and the triggers seem endless. You don’t know if your marriage can survive.
Our group practice, Savera Psychological Services has a team of skilled and compassionate clinicians who offer psychotherapy, evaluations, nutrition counseling, and leadership coaching. We offer services to children and adults with concerns around depression, anxiety, mood disturbance, trauma recovery, grief/loss, fertility/family building, life transitions, relationship challenges, academic difficulties, and career burnout.
Our group practice, Savera Psychological Services has a team of skilled and compassionate clinicians who offer psychotherapy, evaluations, nutrition counseling, and leadership coaching. We offer services to children and adults with concerns around depression, anxiety, mood disturbance, trauma recovery, grief/loss, fertility/family building, life transitions, relationship challenges, academic difficulties, and career burnout.
Therapy is a place to be heard, to come as you are, to explore what’s gone untouched. As you embark on this journey, I'll show up with warmth, kindness, curiosity, and some humor. I'll bring a multicultural, queer-, poly-, kink-friendly lens into the room where all of you is welcome. I am trauma-informed, gentle, and firm. I trust you to be the expert on your experience. I come with an outside perspective to support you in seeing a broader view of your past, your present, and what’s possible for your future. I hope to support you in deepening your relationship to yourself and the world around you. Também ofereço terapia em português
Therapy is a place to be heard, to come as you are, to explore what’s gone untouched. As you embark on this journey, I'll show up with warmth, kindness, curiosity, and some humor. I'll bring a multicultural, queer-, poly-, kink-friendly lens into the room where all of you is welcome. I am trauma-informed, gentle, and firm. I trust you to be the expert on your experience. I come with an outside perspective to support you in seeing a broader view of your past, your present, and what’s possible for your future. I hope to support you in deepening your relationship to yourself and the world around you. Também ofereço terapia em português
We all have our own stories that are filled with our experiences, strengths, and challenges, and we move at our own pace and time. We have many layers and parts that, while exciting to uncover, can also trigger fear and worry. Self-discovery can be an empowering journey, one of understanding and acceptance, self-love, and fulfillment. You are the expert of your life, and I am here to offer clinical support, care, guidance, and courage along the way. I believe in collaboration and will work with you to address the issues presented in therapy and develop treatment goals. Together we will make the space to create the life you want.
We all have our own stories that are filled with our experiences, strengths, and challenges, and we move at our own pace and time. We have many layers and parts that, while exciting to uncover, can also trigger fear and worry. Self-discovery can be an empowering journey, one of understanding and acceptance, self-love, and fulfillment. You are the expert of your life, and I am here to offer clinical support, care, guidance, and courage along the way. I believe in collaboration and will work with you to address the issues presented in therapy and develop treatment goals. Together we will make the space to create the life you want.
My name is Jennifer Stoneburner, I am an LMFT in California. I have 15 years experience. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, ADHD, depression and I especially love to work with holistic modalities, such as EMDR and Mindfulness. I am passionate about helping children, teens, and adults decrease anxious symptoms, so they can find their true selves and live a happy, joyous, fulfilled life.
My name is Jennifer Stoneburner, I am an LMFT in California. I have 15 years experience. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, ADHD, depression and I especially love to work with holistic modalities, such as EMDR and Mindfulness. I am passionate about helping children, teens, and adults decrease anxious symptoms, so they can find their true selves and live a happy, joyous, fulfilled life.
Hellerrrr, My name is Frankee Carlin (LMFT 150114), and as a therapist with lived experience, I firmly believe life is hard and American capitalist/colonialist society does little to provide people with the tools needed to thrive. Having worked with a wide variety of clients across race, ethnicity, class, gender identity, and sexual orientation, I enjoy working with those who have been labeled as outcast, weird, and/or radical, particularly specializing in neurodivergence, trauma, anxiety, depression, identity, LGBTQIA+, mild substance use, and relationships.
Hellerrrr, My name is Frankee Carlin (LMFT 150114), and as a therapist with lived experience, I firmly believe life is hard and American capitalist/colonialist society does little to provide people with the tools needed to thrive. Having worked with a wide variety of clients across race, ethnicity, class, gender identity, and sexual orientation, I enjoy working with those who have been labeled as outcast, weird, and/or radical, particularly specializing in neurodivergence, trauma, anxiety, depression, identity, LGBTQIA+, mild substance use, and relationships.
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Number of Therapists in Oakland, CA
3,000+
Average cost per session
$196
Therapists in Oakland, CA who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 92% | Social Anxiety |
| 92% | Health Anxiety |
| 92% | Driving Anxiety |
| 86% | Depression |
| 79% | Relationship Issues |
| 74% | Relationship Anxiety |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 77% | Aetna |
| 59% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 50% | Anthem |
How Therapists in Oakland, CA see their clients
| 56% | In Person and Online | |
| 44% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 75% | Female | |
| 20% | Male | |
| 5% | Non-Binary |