Cecilia S. Kardel

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Cecilia S. Kardel

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

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100 Petaluma Boulevard North, Petaluma, CA 94952

(415) 480-5319

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Therapy is a collaborative journey and, above all, a relationship. It takes courage to examine ourselves and our lives — to look at past hurts as well as the conflicts and longings that live alongside love, loyalty, and hope. My approach is psychodynamic, which means we explore how past experiences and unconscious patterns continue to shape your life today. This isn’t about blame or denial, but about creating space for your full emotional experience so you can move toward freedom, responsibility, and empowerment.

I work with individuals and couples on relationship challenges, disordered eating, substance use, and other compulsive behaviors, as well as struggles with mood and self-worth. In couples therapy, I integrate psychodynamic depth with Emotion Focused Therapy to help partners move through stuck places and strengthen connection.

The therapeutic experience can be tender, challenging, creative, and even fun. I am trauma-informed and offer a safe, steady space where your story can be held and transformed. Wherever the work takes us, my role is to walk with you with care and depth. I can hold your story — and I won’t shy away from the hard stuff.

Call or Email Cecilia S. Kardel now for a free 15 minute consultation - (415) 480-5319

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Cecilia S. Kardel, LMFT

100 Petaluma Boulevard North

Petaluma, CA 94952 map

(415) 480-5319

Oakland, CA 94611

See my clients remotely via secure online platforms. I also see clients in person. I have offices in the East Bay and in the North Bay Area.

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Addiction and Marital and Premarital

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (415) 480-5319

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Cecilia S. Kardel, LMFT

100 Petaluma Boulevard North

Petaluma, CA 94952 map

(415) 480-5319

Oakland, CA 94611

See my clients remotely via secure online platforms. I also see clients in person. I have offices in the East Bay and in the North Bay Area.

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Addiction and Marital and Premarital

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

Out of Network

I am an out of net work therapist. I can provide a superber-bill, if needed through my payment system. We can discuss how it works when you call.

Cecilia S. Kardel

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 480-5319

I am an out of net work therapist. I can provide a superber-bill, if needed through my payment system. We can discuss how it works when you call.

Cecilia S. Kardel

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 480-5319

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 106482 Cecilia S. Kardel

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 12 years

Attended John F. Kennedy University, Graduated 2015

Additional Credentials

Certificate from Columbia University, New York Masters of Fine Art / 1999

Certificate from The School of The Art Institute of Chicago Bachelor of Fine Arts / 1992

Cecilia S. Kardel

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (415) 480-5319

Cecilia S. Kardel

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (415) 480-5319

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Relationship Issues
Addiction
Marital and Premarital

Expertise

Alcohol Use
Anxiety
Career Counseling
Codependency
Depression
Divorce
Drug Abuse
Dual Diagnosis
Eating Disorders
Family Conflict
Grief
Infidelity
LGBTQ+
Mood Disorders
Obesity
Parenting
Personality Disorders
Sex Therapy
Spirituality
Substance Use
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

Cecilia S. Kardel

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (415) 480-5319

Cecilia S. Kardel

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (415) 480-5319

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Addiction, Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders
Attachment-based
Emotion Focused Couples Therapy
Existential
Expressive Arts
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Humanistic
Jungian
Psychodynamic
Relational
Somatic
Trauma Focused

My work is primarily relational. Building trust and connection is the first step. I work with current issues and link that to broader themes feelings and patterns. My art background helps us unite words, Image and feeling with insight. I work with improving relationships with self and others. I work with food or chemical dependencies and how one's experiences and attachments impact the present.

Cecilia S. Kardel

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 480-5319

Cecilia S. Kardel

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 480-5319

Groups

For the Loved Ones of Alcoholics and Addicts

Hosted by

Cecilia S. Kardel

An intimate, rich process group of 4-9 members who seek support around coping with a loved one's addiction or mental illness, and are ready to engage in self-care. Designed for high functioning individuals interested in embracing life's confounding challenges as an opportunity to transform their lives, grieve, find meaning, self-understanding, self-acceptance, serenity, humor, relationship skills, and remain accountable to personal hopes and dreams. Required continuity of participation, respect of self, and other's anonymity. Enhance personal growth under the caring therapeutic guidance of a knowledgable, experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Didactic component available.

Expertise

Addiction

Codependency

Relationship Issues

Types of Therapy

Integrative

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$70-$100

Group Meets

Every Thu 3:15 P.M. - 4:45 P.M.

Location

Cecilia Kardel office locations

4171 Piedmont Avenue

Oakland, CA 94611

Email Cecilia S. Kardel about this group or call - (415) 480-5319

Addiction Recovery Groups. Please Inquire

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Cecilia S. Kardel

An intimate, rich process groupof 5-10 members. Designed for individuals who would like to embrace recovery as an opportunity to transform their lives, find meaning and guidance around life challenges facilitated by an experienced therapist. This relapse prevention group can be helpful when the individual in recovery wants to avoid plateau. Group therapy offers bonding, self-understanding, humor, relationship skills, coping skills, accountability. Required continuity of participation, respect of self and others' anonymity under the therapeutic guidance of a knowledgable and experienced Licensed Therapist. Didactic component available.

Expertise

Addiction

Alcohol Use

Anxiety

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$70-$80

Group Meets

Every other Tue, Wed 6 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.

Location

Cecilia Kardel office locations

Piedmont, CA 94611

Email Cecilia S. Kardel about this group or call - (415) 480-5319

Combined Addiction Recovery Family Education Group

Hosted by

Cecilia S. Kardel

Education for clients and/ or family members impacted by substance abuse. Addresses the science of addiction and how substances change the brain, impacts relationships, behavior, self concept, and values. Education topics cover: PAW (Post Acute Withdraw), relapse prevention, cross addiction, coping skills for cravings, stages of change, family roles, communication skills, understanding emotions, trust, boundaries, anger, shame, self-soothing mindfulness techniques, uniting to fight "the dragon" of addiction (not each other) and embarking on a recovery journey. Attendance of Education Group suggested concurrently or prior to process group participation. Call for schedule, sign up, or to plan a seminar.

Expertise

Codependency

Relationship Issues

Substance Use

Types of Therapy

Emotionally Focused

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$80-$100

Location

Cecilia S. Kardel Therapy

Oakland, CA 94611

Email Cecilia S. Kardel about this group or call - (415) 480-5319

Location

Primary Location

Cecilia S. Kardel, LMFT

100 Petaluma Boulevard North

Petaluma, CA 94952

(415) 480-5319

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Oakland, CA 94611

(415) 480-5319

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

See my clients remotely via secure online platforms. I also see clients in person. I have offices in the East Bay and in the North Bay Area.

Cecilia S. Kardel

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (415) 480-5319

See my clients remotely via secure online platforms. I also see clients in person. I have offices in the East Bay and in the North Bay Area.

Cecilia S. Kardel

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (415) 480-5319

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