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Alexander Shen
Alexander Shen
Psychologist, PsyD
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Alexander Shen

Psychologist, PsyD

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94618
(415) 523-9022
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Starting therapy can be an important life decision. Whether you are hoping to focus on specific concerns, or exploring broader, longer standing challenges, therapy can be useful in understanding how aspects of one‘s temperament and relational tendencies interfere with living life authentically, and with reaching one’s full potential. By addressing issues in real-time, while also considering the impact of situational factors and past experiences, therapy can help to identify areas of one’s life to examine and evolve. Importantly, effective therapy often promotes resiliency, self-awareness and personal growth.
Working with clients from diverse backgrounds, across the lifespan (toddlers through adulthood), my work includes brief goal oriented treatment and longer term psychotherapy. I am especially experienced in supporting clients dealing with life transitions, high achievement, identity exploration, relationship/attachment issues, and processing trauma and grief.
My style is collaborative and relational, rooted in providing a safe therapy space. My approach is supportive and affirming, yet direct. I work with individuals (children, teens and adults), couples and families. I offer a free phone consultation to determine if I am a good fit for your needs and situation. I have been licensed in CA since 2016.
Call or Alexander Shen now for a free 15 minute consultation - (415) 523-9022

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Oakland, CA 94618

(415) 523-9022
I have limited availability for video and telephone therapy sessions only, for now. Please take good care and stay healthy!
I specialize in Life Transitions, Relationship Issues and Racial Identity 
$250 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (415) 523-9022

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Oakland, CA 94618

(415) 523-9022
I have limited availability for video and telephone therapy sessions only, for now. Please take good care and stay healthy!
I specialize in Life Transitions, Relationship Issues and Racial Identity 
$250 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $250
  • Couple Sessions $285
  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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Please contact me with any questions. I do not accept insurance but can provide statements for you to request out-of-network reimbursement.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 523-9022
Alexander Shen
Psychologist, PsyD
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Please contact me with any questions. I do not accept insurance but can provide statements for you to request out-of-network reimbursement.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 523-9022
Alexander Shen
Psychologist, PsyD

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 28720 Alexander Shen
  • In Practice for 8 Years
  • License: NY State Department of Education 026322 / 2024
  • Degree/Diploma from University of California, Berkeley B.S. Business Administration
  • Attended The Wright Institute (Berkeley, CA), PsyD, Graduated 2015
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I am a seasoned therapist and clinician who has worked with a broad and diverse range of clients and presentations in varied settings. I am currently licensed to practice in California and NY State.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 523-9022
Alexander Shen
Psychologist, PsyD
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I am a seasoned therapist and clinician who has worked with a broad and diverse range of clients and presentations in varied settings. I am currently licensed to practice in California and NY State.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 523-9022
Alexander Shen
Psychologist, PsyD

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Issues
  • Racial Identity

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Child
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Affirming Care
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and Loss
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With adult clients, I primarily work to understand how temperament, past experiences and current situational factors are impacting one's well being. With children, I consider these factors in addition to family and caregiver dynamics. This approach tends to yield quicker, more sustainable, and longer lasting gains in therapy, especially over time.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 523-9022
Alexander Shen
Psychologist, PsyD
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With adult clients, I primarily work to understand how temperament, past experiences and current situational factors are impacting one's well being. With children, I consider these factors in addition to family and caregiver dynamics. This approach tends to yield quicker, more sustainable, and longer lasting gains in therapy, especially over time.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 523-9022
Alexander Shen
Psychologist, PsyD

2 Endorsements

Tim Kim
Tim Kim
Psychologist, PsyD, MFA
Dr. Shen is a veteran clinician whom I have consulted with countless times over my career. His expertise in trauma and attachment work, alongside his commitment to cultural considerations in treatment make him a pleasure to work with.
Alicia Moore
Alicia Moore
Psychologist, PsyD
I have known Dr. Shen as a colleague for upwards of 10 years, and have always been impressed by his incredible depth of thought, warmth, integrity, and attunement. His clients and colleagues alike are lucky to work with him!

Client Focus

Age

Toddler , 
Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Mandarin

Age

Toddler , 
Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Mandarin

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Consultation and Clinical Supervision
  • Family / Marital
  • Integrative
  • Multicultural
  • Parent-Child Dyadic
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
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Specifically with children and their caregivers, and adult family members and couples, I've found dyadic work to be extremely beneficial in terms of understanding oneself within contexts, shifting behavior and improving relational dynamics.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 523-9022
Alexander Shen
Psychologist, PsyD
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Specifically with children and their caregivers, and adult family members and couples, I've found dyadic work to be extremely beneficial in terms of understanding oneself within contexts, shifting behavior and improving relational dynamics.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 523-9022
Alexander Shen
Psychologist, PsyD

Location

Primary Location

Oakland, CA 94618

(415) 523-9022

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I have limited availability for video and telephone therapy sessions only, for now. Please take good care and stay healthy!
Call for a free consultation now - (415) 523-9022
Alexander Shen
Psychologist, PsyD
"
I have limited availability for video and telephone therapy sessions only, for now. Please take good care and stay healthy!
Call for a free consultation now - (415) 523-9022
Alexander Shen
Psychologist, PsyD
Last Modified: 4 Apr 2024