Therapists in Oakland, CA
There are things that happened to us in the past that shape us in a negative way today. I am here for those who are ready to take the bold and courageous step to heal from the emotional pain and distress from the past in order to help you live a more fulfilling life in the present. Today's stressors can cause distress that impact the quality of our lives and I am here to provide a way to heal and manage those feelings. My practice is focused on helping others break free of traumas, depression, anxiety, racial stress, and anything else that is prohibiting you from living the life you want.
There are things that happened to us in the past that shape us in a negative way today. I am here for those who are ready to take the bold and courageous step to heal from the emotional pain and distress from the past in order to help you live a more fulfilling life in the present. Today's stressors can cause distress that impact the quality of our lives and I am here to provide a way to heal and manage those feelings. My practice is focused on helping others break free of traumas, depression, anxiety, racial stress, and anything else that is prohibiting you from living the life you want.
Hello, my name is Jonathan Medina. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been working in the field for over 5 years. When I'm not providing therapy, I am enjoying a nice day on the BBQ or spending my time at one of my children' sporting events. I like to set clear goals for myself and my clients and treat every session as an opportunity to make positive growth. I approach therapy with a variety of approaches and tools to individualize our work together to meet your needs in the best way possible.
Hello, my name is Jonathan Medina. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been working in the field for over 5 years. When I'm not providing therapy, I am enjoying a nice day on the BBQ or spending my time at one of my children' sporting events. I like to set clear goals for myself and my clients and treat every session as an opportunity to make positive growth. I approach therapy with a variety of approaches and tools to individualize our work together to meet your needs in the best way possible.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, CA but working with clients across the state via telehealth. As a licensed clinician (2019) and over my 15+ year career, I have focused on supporting, treating, and working with individuals and families across the age spectrum. Included in those main areas of focus are anxiety, depression, parenting, life stressors, and risk behaviors via trauma-informed and person-centered care. My commitment is always to ensure a high-quality and tailored approach to your process.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, CA but working with clients across the state via telehealth. As a licensed clinician (2019) and over my 15+ year career, I have focused on supporting, treating, and working with individuals and families across the age spectrum. Included in those main areas of focus are anxiety, depression, parenting, life stressors, and risk behaviors via trauma-informed and person-centered care. My commitment is always to ensure a high-quality and tailored approach to your process.
Struggling to find a therapist who gets it?! I have a passion for working with Creatives, Queers, Misfits, and those deemed “Too Much” or “Overly Sensitive”. Feeling stuck, lost, teary, distant, numb, cranky, sad, or stressed?! Self-discovery and change is possible when one has the opportunity to feel connected with their therapist and both commit to the process. I am committed to a safe space, free of judgement, and familiar with all the ways the experience of difference can take a toll in one’s life. Providing Telehealth state-wide in California and Maine.
Struggling to find a therapist who gets it?! I have a passion for working with Creatives, Queers, Misfits, and those deemed “Too Much” or “Overly Sensitive”. Feeling stuck, lost, teary, distant, numb, cranky, sad, or stressed?! Self-discovery and change is possible when one has the opportunity to feel connected with their therapist and both commit to the process. I am committed to a safe space, free of judgement, and familiar with all the ways the experience of difference can take a toll in one’s life. Providing Telehealth state-wide in California and Maine.
You can thrive, feel more freedom and peace, and you don't have to do it alone. Relationship challenges, confusing emotions, and transitions can leave us feeling shaky. Somatic (body-centered) therapy can help you understand yourself while healing past hurts. Every relationship you have had with others and society influences your well-being. I can help you navigate relationships with self, loved ones, and the wider world with confidence and ease. You possess tremendous inner strength, courage, and determination. If you are willing to work, you can have the change you desire. You deserve to be your best self.
You can thrive, feel more freedom and peace, and you don't have to do it alone. Relationship challenges, confusing emotions, and transitions can leave us feeling shaky. Somatic (body-centered) therapy can help you understand yourself while healing past hurts. Every relationship you have had with others and society influences your well-being. I can help you navigate relationships with self, loved ones, and the wider world with confidence and ease. You possess tremendous inner strength, courage, and determination. If you are willing to work, you can have the change you desire. You deserve to be your best self.
I facilitate deep inner healing.
When there's space, time, curiosity and full acceptance from a safe other, what needs to be seen and heard from the depths arises and then guides towards healing, wholeness and connection. The injuries of current and past show up to speak truth and release - interpersonal, familial, intergenerational, and impacts of oppression, discrimination, alienation, abuse, and neglect. When injuries heal, freedom and connection arise, depression and anxiety fall away. This process happens with deep listening, honor, and care. I offer Sacred Ceremony with legal psychedelics to support the unfolding journey.
I facilitate deep inner healing.
When there's space, time, curiosity and full acceptance from a safe other, what needs to be seen and heard from the depths arises and then guides towards healing, wholeness and connection. The injuries of current and past show up to speak truth and release - interpersonal, familial, intergenerational, and impacts of oppression, discrimination, alienation, abuse, and neglect. When injuries heal, freedom and connection arise, depression and anxiety fall away. This process happens with deep listening, honor, and care. I offer Sacred Ceremony with legal psychedelics to support the unfolding journey.
I believe we are all whole but sometimes life circumstances, the way we grew up, the way we are treated by society/systems based on our identities, etc. can cloud the way in which we see ourselves or which tools we have access to. I specialize in working with clients who have experienced complex trauma due to race, gender, sexual orientation, abuse, violence, historical events and poverty. My hope is to help create more tools, help unpack the trauma, identify YOUR strengths and your understanding of yourself and help you navigate the world in a way that feels true to YOU.
I believe we are all whole but sometimes life circumstances, the way we grew up, the way we are treated by society/systems based on our identities, etc. can cloud the way in which we see ourselves or which tools we have access to. I specialize in working with clients who have experienced complex trauma due to race, gender, sexual orientation, abuse, violence, historical events and poverty. My hope is to help create more tools, help unpack the trauma, identify YOUR strengths and your understanding of yourself and help you navigate the world in a way that feels true to YOU.
At Awaken Therapy Center, neurodiverse clinicians provide neurodiversity-affirming care for teens, adults, and couples seeking understanding and support. We know how shame and guilt can build around time management struggles, burnout, social awkwardness, and challenges with focus, conflict, or maintaining friendships. If you’ve felt misunderstood in therapy, at work, at home, or in social settings, we’re here to offer a different experience. Our tailored approach honors all neurotypes, providing tools and insights to embrace your unique strengths while navigating challenges. You deserve care that truly sees and supports you.
At Awaken Therapy Center, neurodiverse clinicians provide neurodiversity-affirming care for teens, adults, and couples seeking understanding and support. We know how shame and guilt can build around time management struggles, burnout, social awkwardness, and challenges with focus, conflict, or maintaining friendships. If you’ve felt misunderstood in therapy, at work, at home, or in social settings, we’re here to offer a different experience. Our tailored approach honors all neurotypes, providing tools and insights to embrace your unique strengths while navigating challenges. You deserve care that truly sees and supports you.
Hi there, I'm Heather! The desire and commitment to create meaningful changes in your life can be one of the hardest yet rewarding experiences. I believe that creating a safe and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable is essential to my practice. I am committed to assisting my clients in making positive changes in their lives. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. I use a varied theoretical approach but always focus on client-centered topics, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals.
Hi there, I'm Heather! The desire and commitment to create meaningful changes in your life can be one of the hardest yet rewarding experiences. I believe that creating a safe and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable is essential to my practice. I am committed to assisting my clients in making positive changes in their lives. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. I use a varied theoretical approach but always focus on client-centered topics, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals.
You may have decided that you need a focused time and a safe place to sort through important issues in your life. How do you know when a therapist is right for you? I believe in trusting your instincts. I invite you to bring your full range of feelings about starting therapy to an exploratory first session to see if we would be a good match. I work with individuals and couples of all orientations and backgrounds.
You may have decided that you need a focused time and a safe place to sort through important issues in your life. How do you know when a therapist is right for you? I believe in trusting your instincts. I invite you to bring your full range of feelings about starting therapy to an exploratory first session to see if we would be a good match. I work with individuals and couples of all orientations and backgrounds.
Sometimes, things happen in life that cause us significant pain, whether this stems from early life experiences, life transitions, mental illness, interpersonal difficulties or unexpected crisis. Navigating through these experiences in a therapeutic setting can make the difference between tolerating the pain (or even resorting to methods of easing the pain that create more problems) and coming through it more resilient with the ability to live a life with meaning.
Sometimes, things happen in life that cause us significant pain, whether this stems from early life experiences, life transitions, mental illness, interpersonal difficulties or unexpected crisis. Navigating through these experiences in a therapeutic setting can make the difference between tolerating the pain (or even resorting to methods of easing the pain that create more problems) and coming through it more resilient with the ability to live a life with meaning.
I am a person in long-term recovery providing psychotherapy to people with substance use disorders. I am familiar with many treatment centers and recovery fellowships in the Bay Area. I provide a nonjudgmental, direct approach and a sense of humor to address addiction and its root causes. If recovery through abstinence is your goal, I am able to tailor a relapse prevention plan to your specific needs.
I am a person in long-term recovery providing psychotherapy to people with substance use disorders. I am familiar with many treatment centers and recovery fellowships in the Bay Area. I provide a nonjudgmental, direct approach and a sense of humor to address addiction and its root causes. If recovery through abstinence is your goal, I am able to tailor a relapse prevention plan to your specific needs.
Are you anxious and struggling to keep hope alive through your breakup, dating, or in your relationship? Maybe part of you still can’t believe it’s over. You miss them more than you can say. You’re so tired of being single but exhausted or intimidated by the dating scene. A lot of anxiety might be coming up as you begin a new relationship. Or perhaps you feel defeated and stuck in your efforts to improve your relationship & you’re ready to work on it together with support. If any of this rings true, you’re in the right place.
Are you anxious and struggling to keep hope alive through your breakup, dating, or in your relationship? Maybe part of you still can’t believe it’s over. You miss them more than you can say. You’re so tired of being single but exhausted or intimidated by the dating scene. A lot of anxiety might be coming up as you begin a new relationship. Or perhaps you feel defeated and stuck in your efforts to improve your relationship & you’re ready to work on it together with support. If any of this rings true, you’re in the right place.
My philosophy in working with adults & teen is to share cognitive and mindfulness techniques, in a supportive setting, to help my clients make positive changes in their thoughts and actions. Utilizing personal accountability, combined with humor and lightness, I aim to help clients cultivate compassion for themselves, so they may be willing to experiment with new tools. I strive to help clients come back into their bodies, more effectively process their feelings, and move decisively toward wellness. My theory is to be flexible and sensitive in my approach while moving clients toward a more confident, realized version of themselves.
My philosophy in working with adults & teen is to share cognitive and mindfulness techniques, in a supportive setting, to help my clients make positive changes in their thoughts and actions. Utilizing personal accountability, combined with humor and lightness, I aim to help clients cultivate compassion for themselves, so they may be willing to experiment with new tools. I strive to help clients come back into their bodies, more effectively process their feelings, and move decisively toward wellness. My theory is to be flexible and sensitive in my approach while moving clients toward a more confident, realized version of themselves.
If you desire growth, change, and an improved quality of life - it would be my honor and pleasure to support you in that process. Perhaps you'd like to feel less anxiety or shift your experience of depression. Maybe you feel frustration with the state of the world. It could be the case that you are a high performance athlete or artist working through a creative block. Whatever it happens to be - you want something different for yourself and I am here to collaborate with you to bring about the change you desire.
If you desire growth, change, and an improved quality of life - it would be my honor and pleasure to support you in that process. Perhaps you'd like to feel less anxiety or shift your experience of depression. Maybe you feel frustration with the state of the world. It could be the case that you are a high performance athlete or artist working through a creative block. Whatever it happens to be - you want something different for yourself and I am here to collaborate with you to bring about the change you desire.
With great courage and a sense of curiosity, you’ve already taken the hardest step towards feeling better—reaching out for help. Maybe you’ve been feeling "stuck" or overwhelmed? Perhaps you and your significant other find it difficult to communicate each other's feelings and needs. Or maybe you're trying to make sense of a life experience and don’t know where to start. I would like to reassure you, you don’t have to endure the pain or confusion alone. We, as humans, have all experienced moment(s) in life where we feel disconnected from our true selves and even our loved ones. Sometimes we just need some support along the way.
With great courage and a sense of curiosity, you’ve already taken the hardest step towards feeling better—reaching out for help. Maybe you’ve been feeling "stuck" or overwhelmed? Perhaps you and your significant other find it difficult to communicate each other's feelings and needs. Or maybe you're trying to make sense of a life experience and don’t know where to start. I would like to reassure you, you don’t have to endure the pain or confusion alone. We, as humans, have all experienced moment(s) in life where we feel disconnected from our true selves and even our loved ones. Sometimes we just need some support along the way.
I work from a trauma-informed, relational, and client-centered lens. I integrate psychodynamic and attachment-based theoretical approaches. I believe the relationship we build as client and therapist can be an important avenue for growth. You are the expert on your own life; I am here to listen to you and work collaboratively to empower your inherent strength and resilience. I use warmth, compassion, and humor to cultivate an affirming, non-judgemental, and trusting connection with my clients.
I work from a trauma-informed, relational, and client-centered lens. I integrate psychodynamic and attachment-based theoretical approaches. I believe the relationship we build as client and therapist can be an important avenue for growth. You are the expert on your own life; I am here to listen to you and work collaboratively to empower your inherent strength and resilience. I use warmth, compassion, and humor to cultivate an affirming, non-judgemental, and trusting connection with my clients.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California. I provide compassionate, evidence-based telehealth therapy for individuals facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, schizophrenia, trauma, and emotional and behavioral challenges. My approach is client-centered and strengths-based, helping individuals and families build resilience and achieve meaningful growth. I have 10 years of experience working with children, youth, adolescents, and transitional-aged youth, as well as Veterans and survivors of violence. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, schizophrenia, ADHD, and emotional and behavioral challenges.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California. I provide compassionate, evidence-based telehealth therapy for individuals facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, schizophrenia, trauma, and emotional and behavioral challenges. My approach is client-centered and strengths-based, helping individuals and families build resilience and achieve meaningful growth. I have 10 years of experience working with children, youth, adolescents, and transitional-aged youth, as well as Veterans and survivors of violence. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, schizophrenia, ADHD, and emotional and behavioral challenges.
One of the more meaningful things we can do for ourselves and each other is get to know who we are. Engaging this process with a trusted other can be especially helpful for making contact with vulnerabilities and strengths that may be outside of our conscious awareness. A little about me: I enjoy working with clients who are seeking a collaborative and engaged experience. My relational style is warm and straightforward with a well placed sense of humor and I have a lot of experience navigating intense and complicated thoughts, feelings, and interactions. Much but not all of my practice is LGBTQ+ and I am kink/poly/ENM savvy.
One of the more meaningful things we can do for ourselves and each other is get to know who we are. Engaging this process with a trusted other can be especially helpful for making contact with vulnerabilities and strengths that may be outside of our conscious awareness. A little about me: I enjoy working with clients who are seeking a collaborative and engaged experience. My relational style is warm and straightforward with a well placed sense of humor and I have a lot of experience navigating intense and complicated thoughts, feelings, and interactions. Much but not all of my practice is LGBTQ+ and I am kink/poly/ENM savvy.
I am a somatic therapist who focuses on relational, attachment and childhood trauma issues. I work with individuals and couples to address relationship ambivalence, anxiety, major life transition, depression, stuckness, poor communication and conflict, among other issues. I help with building awareness of one's thoughts, feelings and physical sensations to develop greater insight and uncover new choices.
I am a somatic therapist who focuses on relational, attachment and childhood trauma issues. I work with individuals and couples to address relationship ambivalence, anxiety, major life transition, depression, stuckness, poor communication and conflict, among other issues. I help with building awareness of one's thoughts, feelings and physical sensations to develop greater insight and uncover new choices.
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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 |
| 79% | Relationship Issues |
| 73% | Self Esteem |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 67% | Grief |
| 66% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 77% | Aetna |
| 65% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 57% | Anthem |
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 |