Therapists in Oakland, CA
Bren Benoit
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94605 (Online Only)
It is a radical act to pursue health, liberation, and self-acceptance in a world that too often seeks to dehumanize and control us. My intention is for therapy to be a refuge from that pressure and trauma, where you can explore who you want to be and how you want to live your life. Everyone has unique needs, strengths, and values, so my therapeutic approach is always as collaborative and egalitarian as possible. As a member of the transgender community, I am particularly experienced in issues relating to LGBTQ+ identity, relationships, and discrimination.
It is a radical act to pursue health, liberation, and self-acceptance in a world that too often seeks to dehumanize and control us. My intention is for therapy to be a refuge from that pressure and trauma, where you can explore who you want to be and how you want to live your life. Everyone has unique needs, strengths, and values, so my therapeutic approach is always as collaborative and egalitarian as possible. As a member of the transgender community, I am particularly experienced in issues relating to LGBTQ+ identity, relationships, and discrimination.
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Maite Andrea Imaz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94104 (Online Only)
With genuine positive regard and a creative approach, my practice is committed to fostering awareness, healing and empowerment. The therapeutic relationship ultimately deepens the relationship with oneself and how we navigate challenges in the art of living. I facilitate with getting to the heart of the matter, gleaning meaningful insight, and building upon internal and external strengths. I have worked professionally for over 20 years, supporting a diverse population of hundreds of adults, youth, children, couples and families through and beyond, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, life transitions and relationship difficulties.
With genuine positive regard and a creative approach, my practice is committed to fostering awareness, healing and empowerment. The therapeutic relationship ultimately deepens the relationship with oneself and how we navigate challenges in the art of living. I facilitate with getting to the heart of the matter, gleaning meaningful insight, and building upon internal and external strengths. I have worked professionally for over 20 years, supporting a diverse population of hundreds of adults, youth, children, couples and families through and beyond, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, life transitions and relationship difficulties.
Monika S Broecker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Berkeley, CA 94703 (Online Only)
I am the therapist for the working professional and their families. I am available to accept new clients. I provide Problem Solving Strategic Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Psychotherapy, Career and work related Coaching and Leadership Development. I work with high functioning adults and adolescents, individuals and families; with students on performance and anxiety issues; with couples to improve communication and emotional connection/intimacy. Trying to conceive, Pregnancy, Postpartum and Parenting. I work in California for therapy; globally for coaching.
I am the therapist for the working professional and their families. I am available to accept new clients. I provide Problem Solving Strategic Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Psychotherapy, Career and work related Coaching and Leadership Development. I work with high functioning adults and adolescents, individuals and families; with students on performance and anxiety issues; with couples to improve communication and emotional connection/intimacy. Trying to conceive, Pregnancy, Postpartum and Parenting. I work in California for therapy; globally for coaching.
Online Therapists
Kaellen Grace Lamonte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Roseville, CA 95678
I enjoy working with clients impacted by trauma stress depression anxiety and struggling with life's challenges. The therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone of health, wellbeing and success. I use therapeutic modalities of cognitive behavioral therapy, client centered therapy, relationship building practices which include supporting clients' Individual values and cultural experiences. I also am trained in dialectical behavioral therapy and trauma focused therapy. I work with all ages from approximately 8 years old to 100 years old. I am empathic, caring, supportive and resourceful
I enjoy working with clients impacted by trauma stress depression anxiety and struggling with life's challenges. The therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone of health, wellbeing and success. I use therapeutic modalities of cognitive behavioral therapy, client centered therapy, relationship building practices which include supporting clients' Individual values and cultural experiences. I also am trained in dialectical behavioral therapy and trauma focused therapy. I work with all ages from approximately 8 years old to 100 years old. I am empathic, caring, supportive and resourceful
All Rivers Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Waitlist for new clients
My practice specializes in mental health, family life, trauma and addiction recovery for teens and adults. I am experienced in treating co-occurring issues of addiction, depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions and trauma. I have worked with pervasive mental illness, substance abuse, eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders as well attachment wounds and early childhood trauma. I help families and individuals untangle relationship and behavioral patterns and find new ways of relating to self and others, regulate emotions, identify core values and make meaningful and positive life changes.
My practice specializes in mental health, family life, trauma and addiction recovery for teens and adults. I am experienced in treating co-occurring issues of addiction, depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions and trauma. I have worked with pervasive mental illness, substance abuse, eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders as well attachment wounds and early childhood trauma. I help families and individuals untangle relationship and behavioral patterns and find new ways of relating to self and others, regulate emotions, identify core values and make meaningful and positive life changes.
Ray of Hope Child Therapy Services Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlingame, CA 94010 (Online Only)
Our areas of speciality include severe mental illness, depression and other mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, and grief and loss.
Ray of Hope Child Therapy Services is an outpatient clinic providing psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults and families throughout California. Our mission is to provide services to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. By providing hope, inspiration and a warm supportive environment, we ensure that people reach their wellness goals. We provide a safe place to discuss your thoughts and feelings without fear of being judged. Our goal is to assist with exploring a variety of life situations and help provide coping skills to handle them.
Our areas of speciality include severe mental illness, depression and other mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, and grief and loss.
Ray of Hope Child Therapy Services is an outpatient clinic providing psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults and families throughout California. Our mission is to provide services to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. By providing hope, inspiration and a warm supportive environment, we ensure that people reach their wellness goals. We provide a safe place to discuss your thoughts and feelings without fear of being judged. Our goal is to assist with exploring a variety of life situations and help provide coping skills to handle them.
Autry Jamison
Marriage & Family Therapist, BA, MA, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or stuck from losing someone or something you love, and not sure how to move forward? Do you struggle with anger, bitterness, or resentment, and can not figure out the root of the problem? Have you lost your joy, peace, and motivation for life, and find it difficult to love and trust others. Welcome! You have arrived at a great place to receive help. I am here to serve and be a guide to your mental, emotional, and spiritual journey. I am passionate about helping individual's process grief, transition through loss, regain hope, and discover their purpose in life.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or stuck from losing someone or something you love, and not sure how to move forward? Do you struggle with anger, bitterness, or resentment, and can not figure out the root of the problem? Have you lost your joy, peace, and motivation for life, and find it difficult to love and trust others. Welcome! You have arrived at a great place to receive help. I am here to serve and be a guide to your mental, emotional, and spiritual journey. I am passionate about helping individual's process grief, transition through loss, regain hope, and discover their purpose in life.
Brittney Putman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Campbell, CA 95008 (Online Only)
I feel that I "see" people who often feel "unseen." I help people who are exhausted, depressed and anxious from masking. Masking is attempting to reduce or hide needs and symptoms to blend in with others, usually to avoid being treated differently.
I feel that I "see" people who often feel "unseen." I help people who are exhausted, depressed and anxious from masking. Masking is attempting to reduce or hide needs and symptoms to blend in with others, usually to avoid being treated differently.
Shannon J. Oliveira
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Napa, CA 94558
My goal as your therapist is to help you create a meaningful and enjoyable life. Whether you come to treatment to manage a pre-existing condition/diagnosis, or are looking to improve the relationships in your life; I am happy to assist you until you get to where you would like to be. In today's society; stress, anxiety, and depression can often take over our health, wellbeing, and relationships leaving one with an unsatisfactory life. In treatment we can explore the obstacles that are causing you pain or are holding you back from your full potential, and work together towards creating happiness and contentment.
My goal as your therapist is to help you create a meaningful and enjoyable life. Whether you come to treatment to manage a pre-existing condition/diagnosis, or are looking to improve the relationships in your life; I am happy to assist you until you get to where you would like to be. In today's society; stress, anxiety, and depression can often take over our health, wellbeing, and relationships leaving one with an unsatisfactory life. In treatment we can explore the obstacles that are causing you pain or are holding you back from your full potential, and work together towards creating happiness and contentment.
SF Bay Therapist Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Hello, We are a diverse group of therapists for the diverse and unique children, adults and couples of the California bay area. We create supportive and confidential environment for clients wanting to improve their mental health conditions of Anxiety, ADHD, PTSD/ trauma, depression and relational issues with treatment through Mindfulness based CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic, Narrative, EMDR, EFT, Imago and Solution Focused therapy modalities, to name few. Please, visit us on www.sfbaytherapistgroup.com to read more about our treatments, therapists and client services.
Hello, We are a diverse group of therapists for the diverse and unique children, adults and couples of the California bay area. We create supportive and confidential environment for clients wanting to improve their mental health conditions of Anxiety, ADHD, PTSD/ trauma, depression and relational issues with treatment through Mindfulness based CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic, Narrative, EMDR, EFT, Imago and Solution Focused therapy modalities, to name few. Please, visit us on www.sfbaytherapistgroup.com to read more about our treatments, therapists and client services.
Lani G Westervelt LMFT Marriage & Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lockeford, CA 95237
Waitlist for new clients
The hope is to achieve more adequate, satisfying and productive INDV, marriage and family adjustments & self-regulation by reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety and mood disorders related to the individual mental health diagnosis Your individuals stories will be explored to help you unlock the unique of the past that may be creating the present symptoms.
Marriage and Family Therapists work with individuals, couples, families and children for the purpose of treating nervous and mental health disorders.
The hope is to achieve more adequate, satisfying and productive INDV, marriage and family adjustments & self-regulation by reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety and mood disorders related to the individual mental health diagnosis Your individuals stories will be explored to help you unlock the unique of the past that may be creating the present symptoms.
Marriage and Family Therapists work with individuals, couples, families and children for the purpose of treating nervous and mental health disorders.
Araceli Vega
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Sacramento, CA 95691 (Online Only)
Thinking of seeking therapy with a professional that can assist in providing suggestions on how to improve your daily living, decision making, relationships, and career choices? Do you want help with learning coping skills that can aid you during stressful times, your anxiety, depression, and/or trauma? Or, just want someone to talk to that can remain neutral when sharing complex issues or mental health struggles?
Thinking of seeking therapy with a professional that can assist in providing suggestions on how to improve your daily living, decision making, relationships, and career choices? Do you want help with learning coping skills that can aid you during stressful times, your anxiety, depression, and/or trauma? Or, just want someone to talk to that can remain neutral when sharing complex issues or mental health struggles?
Chanel Wittmershaus
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
I have 12 years of experience providing trauma-informed therapy to children, teens, and adults. I work with culturally diverse populations who are struggling with PTSD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders and ADHD. I support clients struggling with identity, physical health challenges, learning challenges, self-esteem, anger, social skills, relationship skills, stress, and grief. I provide a calm supportive space to help client’s process and heal from traumatic experiences. Clients are given the opportunity to learn skills to help cope with the challenges they face.
I have 12 years of experience providing trauma-informed therapy to children, teens, and adults. I work with culturally diverse populations who are struggling with PTSD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders and ADHD. I support clients struggling with identity, physical health challenges, learning challenges, self-esteem, anger, social skills, relationship skills, stress, and grief. I provide a calm supportive space to help client’s process and heal from traumatic experiences. Clients are given the opportunity to learn skills to help cope with the challenges they face.
Annabelle Niebel Drda
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
I work with clients on anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, grief, parenting, self-care, compulsion/addiction issues, identity/sexuality, PTSD, eating disorders, body image issues, self esteem and many other life challenges.
As I see it, the primary role of a counselor is to serve as a mirror to help reveal what the client hasn't yet been able to see-especially those patterns of relating to self, others, and the environment that might be causing suffering. At the same time, the counselor is there to reflect, affirm, and strengthen the client's unique gifts and talents.One of the biggest impediments to healing, growth, and creativity is shame. To help clients move through this debilitating emotion, I use a combination of mindfulness, body awareness, and other healing modalities.
I work with clients on anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, grief, parenting, self-care, compulsion/addiction issues, identity/sexuality, PTSD, eating disorders, body image issues, self esteem and many other life challenges.
As I see it, the primary role of a counselor is to serve as a mirror to help reveal what the client hasn't yet been able to see-especially those patterns of relating to self, others, and the environment that might be causing suffering. At the same time, the counselor is there to reflect, affirm, and strengthen the client's unique gifts and talents.One of the biggest impediments to healing, growth, and creativity is shame. To help clients move through this debilitating emotion, I use a combination of mindfulness, body awareness, and other healing modalities.
Arrickia McDaniel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95816
As a clinician I have over 20yrs. of experience serving adults, couples, families and adolescents in the Greater Sacramento Area. Practice provides culturally diverse psychotherapy and counseling services to individuals, families and couples. Serving clients experiencing depression, trauma, grief and loss; as well as life coaching.
As a clinician I have over 20yrs. of experience serving adults, couples, families and adolescents in the Greater Sacramento Area. Practice provides culturally diverse psychotherapy and counseling services to individuals, families and couples. Serving clients experiencing depression, trauma, grief and loss; as well as life coaching.
Susana N. Ramos
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95131 (Online Only)
My passion is supporting clients in moving beyond merely surviving, towards freedom and joy, in order to truly LIVE. My practice centers around working with people of color, marginalized communities, and allies to find healing and growth from depression, trauma, racism-based stress, anxiety and burnout. I bring an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and social justice lens to my work. I have spent my career helping young adults feel safe, empowered, seen, and understood.
My passion is supporting clients in moving beyond merely surviving, towards freedom and joy, in order to truly LIVE. My practice centers around working with people of color, marginalized communities, and allies to find healing and growth from depression, trauma, racism-based stress, anxiety and burnout. I bring an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and social justice lens to my work. I have spent my career helping young adults feel safe, empowered, seen, and understood.
Tina Glishich
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
I provide safe, accepting, and mindful environment as well as culturally sensitive services for children, adults, and families who are experiencing difficulties with emotional stress such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, behavioral issues such as ADHD, defiant, and oppositional behaviors, culture-related stress such as immigration and issues regarding identity including gender variant clients. I love helping couples and use Emotionally Focus Therapy in addition to CBT techniques.
I provide safe, accepting, and mindful environment as well as culturally sensitive services for children, adults, and families who are experiencing difficulties with emotional stress such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, behavioral issues such as ADHD, defiant, and oppositional behaviors, culture-related stress such as immigration and issues regarding identity including gender variant clients. I love helping couples and use Emotionally Focus Therapy in addition to CBT techniques.
Honeycomb Wellness Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102 (Online Only)
We believe that the value of your health goes beyond just your physical health. Emotional, psychological and social health are important in creating overall health and well being. It is our goal at Honeycomb Group to help you become the person, couple or family you want to be, and uncover your full potential.
We believe that the value of your health goes beyond just your physical health. Emotional, psychological and social health are important in creating overall health and well being. It is our goal at Honeycomb Group to help you become the person, couple or family you want to be, and uncover your full potential.
Erika Ayón Navarrete
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Modesto, CA 95355
Life is full of changes. We often struggle with changes at work, relationships, family, losses or financial hardship. How do we bounce back from disappointments, disasters, trauma and other adversities? Most of us benefit from connecting with others. Turning to others for support is a source of strength which builds resilience. Learning how to understand our own emotions and connecting with others is part of the journey of life. I am here to support you though this journey in a safe and confidential environment with many years of experience working with diverse populations.
Life is full of changes. We often struggle with changes at work, relationships, family, losses or financial hardship. How do we bounce back from disappointments, disasters, trauma and other adversities? Most of us benefit from connecting with others. Turning to others for support is a source of strength which builds resilience. Learning how to understand our own emotions and connecting with others is part of the journey of life. I am here to support you though this journey in a safe and confidential environment with many years of experience working with diverse populations.
Wellmind
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, PsyD, PMHNP-B, MD
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94303 (Online Only)
Wellmind helps people like you achieve better health, find happiness and discover their purpose in life. How? Providers on the Wellmind platform work with you holistically—body, mind, and spirit—to achieve whole-person wellness. These therapists, psychiatrists and mindfulness teachers support you in identifying and releasing unhealthy patterns and building pathways towards healing, meaning and, ultimately, joy.
Wellmind helps people like you achieve better health, find happiness and discover their purpose in life. How? Providers on the Wellmind platform work with you holistically—body, mind, and spirit—to achieve whole-person wellness. These therapists, psychiatrists and mindfulness teachers support you in identifying and releasing unhealthy patterns and building pathways towards healing, meaning and, ultimately, joy.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.