Emily
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
6 Endorsed
Let's Connect (510) 455-7648

Depth-oriented therapy for people who have achieved a lot, but don't feel at home in themselves. You’re doing well by most measures—but your life doesn't feel the way you expected. Maybe you’re burning out, cycling through worn-out patterns in relationships, or just-about-collapsing under the pressure to "always be optimizing."
Many of the people I work with are outwardly capable and successful, yet internally wrestling with self-doubt, insecurity, or the feeling that they should somehow be handling things better or enjoying their life more. If this sounds familiar, you don't have to navigate it alone.
Therapy here isn’t about controlling, correcting, or criticizing— our work focuses on shifting your relationship with yourself. It’s about rediscovering curiosity, compassion, and self trust, so you can begin to experience and enjoy the life you’ve been building all along.
If this resonates, please reach out to schedule a free phone consultation or an initial session. I offer individualized care and flexible scheduling for busy clients, with same-week session availability.
Call or Email Emily Means now for a free 15 minute consultation - (510) 455-7648
Let's Connect (510) 455-7648

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $275
- Couple Sessions $330
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Emily Means
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 455-7648
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 115449 Emily Means
- In Practice for 11 years
- Attended California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), MA, Graduated 2016
Education and Years In Practice
Emily Means
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 455-7648
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Self Esteem
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- ADHD
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Polyamory & ENM
- Racial Identity
- School Issues
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Women's Issues
Emily Means
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (510) 455-7648
6 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Strength-Based
Emily Means
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (510) 455-7648
Location
Nearby Areas
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Emily Means
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Call for a free consultation now - (510) 455-7648