Therapists in Oakland, CA
You're using drugs/alcohol too much, and you can't stop. You are lost, miserable and scared, and you want to be found. I offer a compassionate, supportive and direct approach to help you meet your needs and achieve your goals. You're ready to explore your underlying, and probably ancient, beliefs that you hold about yourself and that fuel chronic negative thoughts and behaviors. We will work together to rediscover your authentic self, that person who was somehow left behind and is waiting for you to come back. I provide an eclectic approach. You receive a personal assessment, then focused treatment that best fits you.
You're using drugs/alcohol too much, and you can't stop. You are lost, miserable and scared, and you want to be found. I offer a compassionate, supportive and direct approach to help you meet your needs and achieve your goals. You're ready to explore your underlying, and probably ancient, beliefs that you hold about yourself and that fuel chronic negative thoughts and behaviors. We will work together to rediscover your authentic self, that person who was somehow left behind and is waiting for you to come back. I provide an eclectic approach. You receive a personal assessment, then focused treatment that best fits you.
I believe in working in a partnership with my clients to help them identify their challenges and utilize their strengths to help them achieve their goals. I have 15 years of experience working with adults, children, and adolescents. I have extensive experience with diverse populations in medical, group and community settings. I work with my clients collaboratively by providing a non-judgmental, compassionate, and supportive setting.
I believe in working in a partnership with my clients to help them identify their challenges and utilize their strengths to help them achieve their goals. I have 15 years of experience working with adults, children, and adolescents. I have extensive experience with diverse populations in medical, group and community settings. I work with my clients collaboratively by providing a non-judgmental, compassionate, and supportive setting.
Whether your child or you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, or trauma, I know how difficult it is when no one understands why you feel the way you do – not even yourself. But you don't have to suffer alone. In fact, you don't have to keep suffering at all! I'm here to meet your child, teen, or you wherever you are, to look at the thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and experiences that are causing pain in your life, to dive a little deeper so we can heal the root of the issues you're facing, so you can create true healing, and growth in your relationships and life.
Whether your child or you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, or trauma, I know how difficult it is when no one understands why you feel the way you do – not even yourself. But you don't have to suffer alone. In fact, you don't have to keep suffering at all! I'm here to meet your child, teen, or you wherever you are, to look at the thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and experiences that are causing pain in your life, to dive a little deeper so we can heal the root of the issues you're facing, so you can create true healing, and growth in your relationships and life.
Are you feeling stressed, stuck, or even stunned by all that is happening in the world today? Perhaps you’ve experienced a change in relationship, upsetting news or trauma, and it’s taking all your energy to do activities that were once routine. Or maybe life is going as planned, but something’s missing and you’re wondering about the bigger picture. In these moments, finding a professional who wants to understand your point of view and help you find a way forward can make a huge difference. I can help you learn cutting-edge skills to reduce anxiety and depression, improve relationships and live a more joyful and satisfying life.
Are you feeling stressed, stuck, or even stunned by all that is happening in the world today? Perhaps you’ve experienced a change in relationship, upsetting news or trauma, and it’s taking all your energy to do activities that were once routine. Or maybe life is going as planned, but something’s missing and you’re wondering about the bigger picture. In these moments, finding a professional who wants to understand your point of view and help you find a way forward can make a huge difference. I can help you learn cutting-edge skills to reduce anxiety and depression, improve relationships and live a more joyful and satisfying life.
Ever since I was a young man, I had the desire to help others in need. My classmates told me that I should be a psychiatrist due to the fact I had a natural ability to read people very well. I am glad I get to do what I am passionate about for a living; it feels as if I am not working at all because I enjoy the work so much. My style of therapy is conversational. I would never ask what is wrong with you, but what is right with you. Working from the strengths perspective is important because enhancing our strengths can help you be a better person and what is why you come to therapy in the first place.
Ever since I was a young man, I had the desire to help others in need. My classmates told me that I should be a psychiatrist due to the fact I had a natural ability to read people very well. I am glad I get to do what I am passionate about for a living; it feels as if I am not working at all because I enjoy the work so much. My style of therapy is conversational. I would never ask what is wrong with you, but what is right with you. Working from the strengths perspective is important because enhancing our strengths can help you be a better person and what is why you come to therapy in the first place.
Awarded Oakland Magazine's "Best Therapist" 2018 & 2020, my specialties include: relationship issues (such as conflict resolution, dating, pre-marital counseling, divorce, blended families, infidelity); grief & loss; addiction, recovery & codependence; anxiety & depression. My approach is both warm and direct-- my clients experience me as accepting and empathic, while also feeling challenged the right amount to grow and change. I am an integrative therapist, meaning I integrate more than one way/theory/model to view and treat psychological and/or relational concerns. See my website for education, experience and credentials.
Awarded Oakland Magazine's "Best Therapist" 2018 & 2020, my specialties include: relationship issues (such as conflict resolution, dating, pre-marital counseling, divorce, blended families, infidelity); grief & loss; addiction, recovery & codependence; anxiety & depression. My approach is both warm and direct-- my clients experience me as accepting and empathic, while also feeling challenged the right amount to grow and change. I am an integrative therapist, meaning I integrate more than one way/theory/model to view and treat psychological and/or relational concerns. See my website for education, experience and credentials.
Most people I've seen in my many years of practice seek psychotherapy in response to personal loss, trauma, relationship difficulties in love or work, or self defeating thought or behavior patterns that have become unmanageable. As we begin to meet on a regular basis, the anxiety, depression or crisis that propelled them into my office starts to calm. Broader questions like “Why do I keep waiting to live my life in the way I always imagined it to be?” and “Why have my personal or professional accomplishments not provided the fulfillment I hoped for?” then begin to emerge.
Most people I've seen in my many years of practice seek psychotherapy in response to personal loss, trauma, relationship difficulties in love or work, or self defeating thought or behavior patterns that have become unmanageable. As we begin to meet on a regular basis, the anxiety, depression or crisis that propelled them into my office starts to calm. Broader questions like “Why do I keep waiting to live my life in the way I always imagined it to be?” and “Why have my personal or professional accomplishments not provided the fulfillment I hoped for?” then begin to emerge.
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.
I believe that our experiences in life are reflected in our behaviors, shape our thoughts, are held in our bodies, and trigger our emotions often outside of our consciousness. Increasing awareness at all levels allows us to have access to more choices in our lives. I see the goal of psychotherapy is to help people find a place in them where it feels safe, loving, and truthful, accessing their authentic selves. To facilitate this process, I explore with clients their thoughts and belief systems, behaviors, feelings, and physical sensations, helping to connect and integrate the mind, body and spirit.
I believe that our experiences in life are reflected in our behaviors, shape our thoughts, are held in our bodies, and trigger our emotions often outside of our consciousness. Increasing awareness at all levels allows us to have access to more choices in our lives. I see the goal of psychotherapy is to help people find a place in them where it feels safe, loving, and truthful, accessing their authentic selves. To facilitate this process, I explore with clients their thoughts and belief systems, behaviors, feelings, and physical sensations, helping to connect and integrate the mind, body and spirit.
Do you ever feel like you’re moving so fast that you’ve lost touch with yourself? Many of my clients come to me during seasons of transition—grieving a loss, shifting careers, navigating relationships, or realizing the life they’ve built no longer feels like home. Together we slow down, listen inward, and begin to imagine something different: a life that feels more easeful, authentic, and aligned. My work blends deep healing with forward movement, helping you release old narratives, reconnect with your body’s wisdom, and practice new ways of living that honor who you are becoming.
Do you ever feel like you’re moving so fast that you’ve lost touch with yourself? Many of my clients come to me during seasons of transition—grieving a loss, shifting careers, navigating relationships, or realizing the life they’ve built no longer feels like home. Together we slow down, listen inward, and begin to imagine something different: a life that feels more easeful, authentic, and aligned. My work blends deep healing with forward movement, helping you release old narratives, reconnect with your body’s wisdom, and practice new ways of living that honor who you are becoming.
I'm a clinical social worker with 10 years of experience helping individuals, teens, families and couples to navigate stress, heal from past hurts, and make deep, lasting change that persists once therapy ends (and it will end!)
I believe in the intrinsic strength of all people and trust that our internal systems naturally lean towards healing. That said, sometimes our experiences, upbringings—even our biology or physical bodies—can feel like they are creating barriers to living the life we want. I will partner with you as you look at and acknowledge all parts of your story so that you get to decide the narrative that drives it.
I'm a clinical social worker with 10 years of experience helping individuals, teens, families and couples to navigate stress, heal from past hurts, and make deep, lasting change that persists once therapy ends (and it will end!)
I believe in the intrinsic strength of all people and trust that our internal systems naturally lean towards healing. That said, sometimes our experiences, upbringings—even our biology or physical bodies—can feel like they are creating barriers to living the life we want. I will partner with you as you look at and acknowledge all parts of your story so that you get to decide the narrative that drives it.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, educator, and somatic practitioner with over two decades of experience in clinical practice, teaching, and supervision. I love guiding people as they compassionately and courageously turn toward themselves. My work specializes in trauma, addiction, and stress-related concerns, integrating EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, mindfulness, yoga therapy, and art therapy. I believe each person is inherently whole and resilient, and sometimes we simply need support to find our way home.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, educator, and somatic practitioner with over two decades of experience in clinical practice, teaching, and supervision. I love guiding people as they compassionately and courageously turn toward themselves. My work specializes in trauma, addiction, and stress-related concerns, integrating EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, mindfulness, yoga therapy, and art therapy. I believe each person is inherently whole and resilient, and sometimes we simply need support to find our way home.
Wherever you are in your journey to a fuller self, I appreciate and admire your courage in seeking help. Whether you're looking for support for yourself or your family, I am here to help you find new ways to manage your emotions, deal with stressful relationships or transitions, and overcome grief and trauma. Whether your concerns are manifesting as anxiety, stress, depression, or substance use issues, there is a different way forward than continuing to push through. I work with men of color who are managing intersectional stress, as well as clients from all backgrounds, including individual adults, teens, parents, and families.
Wherever you are in your journey to a fuller self, I appreciate and admire your courage in seeking help. Whether you're looking for support for yourself or your family, I am here to help you find new ways to manage your emotions, deal with stressful relationships or transitions, and overcome grief and trauma. Whether your concerns are manifesting as anxiety, stress, depression, or substance use issues, there is a different way forward than continuing to push through. I work with men of color who are managing intersectional stress, as well as clients from all backgrounds, including individual adults, teens, parents, and families.
We all know the importance of obtaining and maintaining our physical health. All too often our mental health, however, is overlooked, neglected, and taken for granted. And even more still, the connection between our mind and body is ignored. I value and pay attention to the whole person. In a world where we can often feel disconnected, detached, and cut ourselves off from others, therapy can be a place where you start to put the pieces back together, by paying attention to the whole picture. I help focus you on your present experience which gives us a wealth of information to learn and grow from.
We all know the importance of obtaining and maintaining our physical health. All too often our mental health, however, is overlooked, neglected, and taken for granted. And even more still, the connection between our mind and body is ignored. I value and pay attention to the whole person. In a world where we can often feel disconnected, detached, and cut ourselves off from others, therapy can be a place where you start to put the pieces back together, by paying attention to the whole picture. I help focus you on your present experience which gives us a wealth of information to learn and grow from.
Life can be challenging, and everyone could use some support from time to time. Some of these challenges might include things like feeling isolated and/or overcommitted, unmotivated, disconnected from your goals/purpose, “stuck” (in a relationship, job, habit), or finding it tough to unwind/quiet self-critical thoughts. These types of challenges often leave people feeling drained, restless and unsure of where to turn next. The good news is that with the right support, it’s possible to start moving toward a life that feels more fulfilling & aligned with who you are & what you want.
Life can be challenging, and everyone could use some support from time to time. Some of these challenges might include things like feeling isolated and/or overcommitted, unmotivated, disconnected from your goals/purpose, “stuck” (in a relationship, job, habit), or finding it tough to unwind/quiet self-critical thoughts. These types of challenges often leave people feeling drained, restless and unsure of where to turn next. The good news is that with the right support, it’s possible to start moving toward a life that feels more fulfilling & aligned with who you are & what you want.
I strive to create an authentic connection with my clients so we can develop an effective partnership in which healing, trying on new ways of thinking, and exploring change can happen safely. I believe that the foundation of mutual trust, empathy, and curiosity that I create with my clients will help them build meaningful relationships with others, mend old wounds, and learn more about themselves and how they contribute to their struggles. Helping my clients see themselves through a new lens will help them achieve the growth and fulfillment they want in their lives.
Please don't hesitate to call for help.
I strive to create an authentic connection with my clients so we can develop an effective partnership in which healing, trying on new ways of thinking, and exploring change can happen safely. I believe that the foundation of mutual trust, empathy, and curiosity that I create with my clients will help them build meaningful relationships with others, mend old wounds, and learn more about themselves and how they contribute to their struggles. Helping my clients see themselves through a new lens will help them achieve the growth and fulfillment they want in their lives.
Please don't hesitate to call for help.
Starting therapy can be daunting. Perhaps you are in crisis and feeling overwhelmed. Or you have long meant to get help with an issue, but it feels hard to know where to start. I am skilled at helping people find the part of themselves that most urgently needs to be attended to.
Starting therapy can be daunting. Perhaps you are in crisis and feeling overwhelmed. Or you have long meant to get help with an issue, but it feels hard to know where to start. I am skilled at helping people find the part of themselves that most urgently needs to be attended to.
Together, we can explore the challenges you’re facing and reconnect you to your innate creativity. I specialize in using nature-based expressive arts and a holistic, integrative approach to help you navigate emotional obstacles with greater ease and clarity. Whether you're dealing with grief, stress, anxiety, or life transitions, my aim is to help you find deeper understanding, healing, and balance. As a compassionate, empathic therapist, I provide a safe and nurturing space for you to explore and express your truth.
Together, we can explore the challenges you’re facing and reconnect you to your innate creativity. I specialize in using nature-based expressive arts and a holistic, integrative approach to help you navigate emotional obstacles with greater ease and clarity. Whether you're dealing with grief, stress, anxiety, or life transitions, my aim is to help you find deeper understanding, healing, and balance. As a compassionate, empathic therapist, I provide a safe and nurturing space for you to explore and express your truth.
As a collective, we are suffering from a mass crisis of disconnection and despiritedness. Our sprits crave healing that feels rooted into something deeper than managing symptoms to achieve basic survival. When you work with me, you are invited into the sacred practice of remembering by returning to the ancient knowing held within you.By tuning back into our senses, learning to speak with the body, and remapping ourselves to the guidance of Mother Earth, we can restore our sense of inner wisdom and meet our lives more completely. Here, we stop trying to escape the inescapable and become deeply resourced to meet each evolving moment.
As a collective, we are suffering from a mass crisis of disconnection and despiritedness. Our sprits crave healing that feels rooted into something deeper than managing symptoms to achieve basic survival. When you work with me, you are invited into the sacred practice of remembering by returning to the ancient knowing held within you.By tuning back into our senses, learning to speak with the body, and remapping ourselves to the guidance of Mother Earth, we can restore our sense of inner wisdom and meet our lives more completely. Here, we stop trying to escape the inescapable and become deeply resourced to meet each evolving moment.
I am a bilingual relationship specialist and work with couples to help resolve conflict and restore connection. My clients would describe me as warm, non-judgmental, and sincere. I am also direct, and strive to find a balance between nurturing my clients and challenging them to grow. Every situation is unique, and I utilize my own blend of evidence-based techniques to personalize my approach and help you reach your goals. I am trauma-informed and diversity-affirming, and work with high-conflict, poor communication, infidelity, non-monogamy, premarital & more. I am a native Spanish speaker & offer therapy in both English and Spanish.
I am a bilingual relationship specialist and work with couples to help resolve conflict and restore connection. My clients would describe me as warm, non-judgmental, and sincere. I am also direct, and strive to find a balance between nurturing my clients and challenging them to grow. Every situation is unique, and I utilize my own blend of evidence-based techniques to personalize my approach and help you reach your goals. I am trauma-informed and diversity-affirming, and work with high-conflict, poor communication, infidelity, non-monogamy, premarital & more. I am a native Spanish speaker & offer therapy in both English and Spanish.
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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
11 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 |