"Parents, if you need a safe place for your teen to talk through issues of depression, anxiety, and problems I can help. Teens relate to me as male role-model and since I am a younger therapist, they open up. I take Cigna and Medicare and have openings right now."
"Parents, if you need a safe place for your teen to talk through issues of depression, anxiety, and problems I can help. Teens relate to me as male role-model and since I am a younger therapist, they open up. I take Cigna and Medicare and have openings right now."
"My therapeutic approach is based on the principal of honoring people’s complexities, where all aspects of oneself are welcome. Too often, as a survival strategy, we have to leave aspects of ourselves behind or allow certain aspects to take precedence over others. By developing greater awareness of all aspects of ourselves and bringing them all into dialogue, we are able to move toward a greater sense of wholeness. As a therapist, I am especially committed to supporting the Latinex and immigrant communities, as well as people who identify as queer, LGBTQQI-TS, gender-queer, gendervariant, and gender non-conforming."
"My therapeutic approach is based on the principal of honoring people’s complexities, where all aspects of oneself are welcome. Too often, as a survival strategy, we have to leave aspects of ourselves behind or allow certain aspects to take precedence over others. By developing greater awareness of all aspects of ourselves and bringing them all into dialogue, we are able to move toward a greater sense of wholeness. As a therapist, I am especially committed to supporting the Latinex and immigrant communities, as well as people who identify as queer, LGBTQQI-TS, gender-queer, gendervariant, and gender non-conforming."
"Life used to be easier! Perhaps you feel stuck in your relationships and you are not getting along with the people you see daily. Issues in life can be overwhelming and full of challenges. I begin by meeting you at your place of growth or healing, and whether trauma, abuse, grieving, recovery or life issues, we work together to overcome them. There is hope. Let me help you reach the goals and connections you deserve. With sensitivity and compassion, we work to determine what might be blocking your full potential and your feelings."
"Life used to be easier! Perhaps you feel stuck in your relationships and you are not getting along with the people you see daily. Issues in life can be overwhelming and full of challenges. I begin by meeting you at your place of growth or healing, and whether trauma, abuse, grieving, recovery or life issues, we work together to overcome them. There is hope. Let me help you reach the goals and connections you deserve. With sensitivity and compassion, we work to determine what might be blocking your full potential and your feelings."
"Meaningful change requires us to ask new questions ... so that new meanings can be made. One of the hardest things is to change what doesn't work, while not knowing how to make it all different. For the past 24 years, I have worked with folks who are trying hard to build a life in spite of childhood abuse and neglect, or who just don't understand why life isn't working out the way they hoped."
"Meaningful change requires us to ask new questions ... so that new meanings can be made. One of the hardest things is to change what doesn't work, while not knowing how to make it all different. For the past 24 years, I have worked with folks who are trying hard to build a life in spite of childhood abuse and neglect, or who just don't understand why life isn't working out the way they hoped."
""We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts, with our thoughts we make the world."
THE DHAMMAPADA
These words inspire me as I work to bridge Eastern and Western thought in the delivery of psychotherapy, using contemporary approaches based in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotional Intelligence and Humanistic Existentialism.
I collaborate with my clients to assist them in overcoming depression, anxiety, anger, loneliness,fear and doubt; feelings that prevent us from living our lives fully. My work aims at helping people learn how to use their emotions intelligently rather than being overwhelmed by them."
""We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts, with our thoughts we make the world."
THE DHAMMAPADA
These words inspire me as I work to bridge Eastern and Western thought in the delivery of psychotherapy, using contemporary approaches based in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotional Intelligence and Humanistic Existentialism.
I collaborate with my clients to assist them in overcoming depression, anxiety, anger, loneliness,fear and doubt; feelings that prevent us from living our lives fully. My work aims at helping people learn how to use their emotions intelligently rather than being overwhelmed by them."
"Many individuals and couples approach me for therapy feeling they've hit a road block in their lives and are confused and frustrated in their attempts to grow beyond it. They are often uncertain - both about their capacity to change and about whether therapy can help.
Couples may be hopeful or discouraged about transforming their repeated patterns of conflict or distance, but know that significant changes are needed if their relationship is to regain a sense of joy and strength.
The art of therapy involves reaching beyond solving a particular problem and exploring the opportunites for growth embedded within it."
"Many individuals and couples approach me for therapy feeling they've hit a road block in their lives and are confused and frustrated in their attempts to grow beyond it. They are often uncertain - both about their capacity to change and about whether therapy can help.
Couples may be hopeful or discouraged about transforming their repeated patterns of conflict or distance, but know that significant changes are needed if their relationship is to regain a sense of joy and strength.
The art of therapy involves reaching beyond solving a particular problem and exploring the opportunites for growth embedded within it."
"I work with individuals and couples who are trying to understand both their inner psychological issues and their responses to complex and stressful outer lives. I listen for the strengths each person has for meeting challenges, and listen also for the ways clients create losses for themselves. Within a warm, caring, reliable working relationship clients have the opportunity to more deeply value themselves and to grow interpersonally."
"I work with individuals and couples who are trying to understand both their inner psychological issues and their responses to complex and stressful outer lives. I listen for the strengths each person has for meeting challenges, and listen also for the ways clients create losses for themselves. Within a warm, caring, reliable working relationship clients have the opportunity to more deeply value themselves and to grow interpersonally."
"Welcome to Wellspace! We are an integrative practice of psychotherapists, certified life + relationship coaches, nutrition and wellness practitioners dedicated to a common goal: guiding, inspiring, and empowering Bay Area adults to live authentic, happy, and healthy lives! From navigating personal and professional roadblocks, to achieving optimal health and wellness, our interdisciplinary team provides innovative support and guidance tailored to the specific needs of our clients."
"Welcome to Wellspace! We are an integrative practice of psychotherapists, certified life + relationship coaches, nutrition and wellness practitioners dedicated to a common goal: guiding, inspiring, and empowering Bay Area adults to live authentic, happy, and healthy lives! From navigating personal and professional roadblocks, to achieving optimal health and wellness, our interdisciplinary team provides innovative support and guidance tailored to the specific needs of our clients."
"My distinctly humanistic approach helps me to balance between what makes us unique, and what we all have in common; therefore, I work with clients of all ages, backgrounds, and orientations in a way that is open and very responsive to specific demographic factors while also remembering that the deeper we go within ourselves, the more similar we are in our essence."
"My distinctly humanistic approach helps me to balance between what makes us unique, and what we all have in common; therefore, I work with clients of all ages, backgrounds, and orientations in a way that is open and very responsive to specific demographic factors while also remembering that the deeper we go within ourselves, the more similar we are in our essence."
"If you are at a crossroads in your life, or facing the same problem over and over again with intimacy, sex, relationships or work, therapy is a good place to take the time to address who you are and what you truly need to move forward in your life to get what you want."
"If you are at a crossroads in your life, or facing the same problem over and over again with intimacy, sex, relationships or work, therapy is a good place to take the time to address who you are and what you truly need to move forward in your life to get what you want."
"I work with adults and couples who are struggling with relationship issues, communication, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, parenting issues, among many other concerns. I provide therapy for clients with Autism or Asperger's, as well as therapy for partners and parents of people with Autism/Asperger's. I also work with couples in which one or both of the partners has Autism/Asperger's. I am experienced working with parents who are going through transitions in their lives, including the birth of children, career shifts, and attending to the changing realities of parenting."
"I work with adults and couples who are struggling with relationship issues, communication, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, parenting issues, among many other concerns. I provide therapy for clients with Autism or Asperger's, as well as therapy for partners and parents of people with Autism/Asperger's. I also work with couples in which one or both of the partners has Autism/Asperger's. I am experienced working with parents who are going through transitions in their lives, including the birth of children, career shifts, and attending to the changing realities of parenting."
"I help clients of all ages to live more authentic, satisfying and functional lives. With over 15 years of experience, my work draws from the latest research and extensive training in mind/body health, neuroscience, attachment and relationships, trauma and PTSD, mood and anxiety disorders, mindfulness practice, emotional and social intelligence, parenting, child development, sexuality, gender identity, Brainspotting and social justice work. My goal is to create a supportive and enriching environment where we can address your needs in a thoughtful, supportive and effective manner. "
"I help clients of all ages to live more authentic, satisfying and functional lives. With over 15 years of experience, my work draws from the latest research and extensive training in mind/body health, neuroscience, attachment and relationships, trauma and PTSD, mood and anxiety disorders, mindfulness practice, emotional and social intelligence, parenting, child development, sexuality, gender identity, Brainspotting and social justice work. My goal is to create a supportive and enriching environment where we can address your needs in a thoughtful, supportive and effective manner. "
"Living a life that feels true to ourselves may take additional support and understanding. Sometimes life becomes overwhelming, either because we are faced with trauma, loss, illness and other transitions, or because we are experiencing unexplained feelings that are keeping us in a stuck place. I would like to work together with you to help you better understand yourself and create the changes that you want to see in your life. My style is relational and authentic. I want you to feel supported and better able to become who you want to be. I use mindfulness and CBT when helpful."
"Living a life that feels true to ourselves may take additional support and understanding. Sometimes life becomes overwhelming, either because we are faced with trauma, loss, illness and other transitions, or because we are experiencing unexplained feelings that are keeping us in a stuck place. I would like to work together with you to help you better understand yourself and create the changes that you want to see in your life. My style is relational and authentic. I want you to feel supported and better able to become who you want to be. I use mindfulness and CBT when helpful."
"Without meaning, we suffer: feelings become overwhelming, thinking becomes confused, joy is lost. Together we can make good use of your strengths, symptoms and external challenges; By exploring internal processes, coping, dignity and peace of mind are restored--even under the most challenging of circumstances. As a behavioral medicine consultant, I have experience treating depression and anxiety; chronic pain, illness, and injury; somatoform, sleep, and eating disorders; and substance abuse. In depth treatments, I see individuals and couples regarding unresolved trauma, somatization, entrenched patterns, confusion, loss of trust, and to treat chronic dissatisfaction or troubles with love and work."
"Without meaning, we suffer: feelings become overwhelming, thinking becomes confused, joy is lost. Together we can make good use of your strengths, symptoms and external challenges; By exploring internal processes, coping, dignity and peace of mind are restored--even under the most challenging of circumstances. As a behavioral medicine consultant, I have experience treating depression and anxiety; chronic pain, illness, and injury; somatoform, sleep, and eating disorders; and substance abuse. In depth treatments, I see individuals and couples regarding unresolved trauma, somatization, entrenched patterns, confusion, loss of trust, and to treat chronic dissatisfaction or troubles with love and work."
"Are you wanting to be more true to who you are but do not know if it is possible? Do you often repress your desires and ignore your needs? Does this end up making you feel stuck, unhappy, hopeless, sad, frustrated, depressed and/or anxious? Whether you were raised by people who failed to see you and support you, or in a culture that oppressed you, it is important that you do not give up. You deserve to prioritize yourself and be who you are truly meant to be."
"Are you wanting to be more true to who you are but do not know if it is possible? Do you often repress your desires and ignore your needs? Does this end up making you feel stuck, unhappy, hopeless, sad, frustrated, depressed and/or anxious? Whether you were raised by people who failed to see you and support you, or in a culture that oppressed you, it is important that you do not give up. You deserve to prioritize yourself and be who you are truly meant to be."
"I am honored to work with adolescents, individuals and couples in gaining insight into oneself and one's relationships to cultivate desired change. I believe in the fundamental human capacity to grow, evolve and generate a fulfilling experience of life and my work is grounded in this collaborative process. It takes courage to accept one's whole self, to see what is "not working" with compassion and to adapt through life's challenges, rather than be held back by them. Through our therapeutic relationship I support you to feel more comfortable and connected with yourself."
"I am honored to work with adolescents, individuals and couples in gaining insight into oneself and one's relationships to cultivate desired change. I believe in the fundamental human capacity to grow, evolve and generate a fulfilling experience of life and my work is grounded in this collaborative process. It takes courage to accept one's whole self, to see what is "not working" with compassion and to adapt through life's challenges, rather than be held back by them. Through our therapeutic relationship I support you to feel more comfortable and connected with yourself."
"Most of us agree that it feels terrible to be stuck. My goal as a therapist is to meet you in your stagnant place and help you find your way through it. Whether you are struggling in school, your career, parenting, relationships, or in finding your purpose, I can help you create and achieve realistic goals for living a more fulfilled life."
"Most of us agree that it feels terrible to be stuck. My goal as a therapist is to meet you in your stagnant place and help you find your way through it. Whether you are struggling in school, your career, parenting, relationships, or in finding your purpose, I can help you create and achieve realistic goals for living a more fulfilled life."
"I offer therapy services to help you understand challenges you are facing, learn ways to actualize your full potential, and overcome barriers that get in the way of living a happy and fulfilling life. I work with individual clients and couples who are facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, loss, trauma, and challenges at work or in relationships. As an interactive, solution focused therapist with over 20 years of experience, I am here for you."
"I offer therapy services to help you understand challenges you are facing, learn ways to actualize your full potential, and overcome barriers that get in the way of living a happy and fulfilling life. I work with individual clients and couples who are facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, loss, trauma, and challenges at work or in relationships. As an interactive, solution focused therapist with over 20 years of experience, I am here for you."
"With mindfulness and compassion, I help my clients transform their limiting beliefs, access their strengths and move toward a greater sense of wholeness and ease. Couples describe my work as insight-oriented, relational, and free from blame or guilt. Colleagues and clients have called my style authentic, direct, and compassionate. I always try to provide warmth and a quick sense of humor."
"With mindfulness and compassion, I help my clients transform their limiting beliefs, access their strengths and move toward a greater sense of wholeness and ease. Couples describe my work as insight-oriented, relational, and free from blame or guilt. Colleagues and clients have called my style authentic, direct, and compassionate. I always try to provide warmth and a quick sense of humor."
"Navigating through our human journey can be daunting, and everyone can benefit from support along the way. My role as a therapist is to help you gain more insight into the nature of your inner world and a greater perspective of your outer circumstances so that you can become empowered to create the intentional and meaningful life that you truly desire. With compassion and deep presence, we will identify unconscious patterns that are limiting you so that you can gain the awareness and tools needed to create effective changes for yourself."
"Navigating through our human journey can be daunting, and everyone can benefit from support along the way. My role as a therapist is to help you gain more insight into the nature of your inner world and a greater perspective of your outer circumstances so that you can become empowered to create the intentional and meaningful life that you truly desire. With compassion and deep presence, we will identify unconscious patterns that are limiting you so that you can gain the awareness and tools needed to create effective changes for yourself."
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Gay (LGBTQ) Therapists
We should make clear that not all the therapists listed here are gay themselves. Rather, they specialize in helping with aspects of being gay in Oakland or homosexual. They provide help for gay couples in gay relationships, gay issues and issues that affect gay life.
If you're gay or are looking for help with gay issues in Oakland or for an Oakland gay therapist these professionals provide gay counseling and gay friendly care for gays or lesbians. They include gay friendly therapists plus gay therapists in Oakland, gay friendly psychologists, and gay friendly counsellors.
Counseling may include LGBT counseling in Oakland, LGBTQ or Oakland GLBT counseling.
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