Leah
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW (she, her)
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1 Endorsed
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401 Grand Avenue Suite 380 Oakland, CA 94610
Drawing on a decade of experience in the mental health field, I aim to partner with you through deep listening, collaborative conversations, and thoughtful inquiry- with a sense of play and humor along the way. I invite you to bring your messiness, your confusion, and your sorrow into our shared space; you do not have to carry your baggage alone. Together we will explore underlying patterns, uncover unconscious material, and identify limiting beliefs - all while honoring your inherent strengths and capabilities.
I offer a relational, culturally responsive, LGBTQIA+ affirming, trauma-informed, client-centered approach. As an integrative, psychodynamically oriented therapist, I blend methods to meet each person's needs. I am trained in contemporary psychoanalysis, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and my work is also informed by IFS, narrative therapy, and mindfulness.
Clients who enjoy working with me are often interested in exploring how cultural narratives and internalized expectations may have constrained their sense of self, with a particular focus on attachment, relationships, communication, and boundaries. My hope is that you leave therapy with deeper self-knowledge and a greater sense of freedom and possibility.
Call or Email Leah Pickar now for a free 15 minute consultation - (510) 372-0530
Let's Connect (510) 372-0530
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $165
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- Meritain Health
- Optum
- UC SHIP
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Wellfleet
Leah Pickar
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 372-0530
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 114598 Supervised by Marisa Singer (California / 70913) Leah Pickar
- In Practice for 6 years
- Attended Smith College School for Social Work, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2022
- Certificate from Access Institute of SF: Postgraduate Fellowship in Psychoanalytic Community Mental Health 2025
- Degree/Diploma from UC Santa Cruz BA, Psychology & Community Studies / 2014
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Leah Pickar
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (510) 372-0530
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Depression
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Peer Relationships
- Polyamory & ENM
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Leah Pickar
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (510) 372-0530
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Feminist
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Strength-Based
Leah Pickar
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 372-0530
Location
Primary Location
Savera Psychological Services
401 Grand Avenue
Suite 380
Oakland, CA 94610
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