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Sara Ouimette

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
516 Oakland Ave Oakland, CA 94611
Feeling stuck in grief, illness, burnout, or existential dread? You may be carrying more than anyone around you realizes. Sometimes what hurts most isn’t simply what happened—it’s the way old wounds, unconscious patterns, and unspoken emotions continue shaping how you move through the world. Depth psychotherapy looks beneath the surface, not just to relieve symptoms, but to understand what your suffering is asking of you. Together, we’ll explore what has been lost, what needs tending, and what may be ready to change. The goal isn’t to become someone new, but to come home to yourself with greater clarity, resilience, and meaning.
I specialize in depth psychotherapy for grief, loss, and people navigating medical challenges—from diagnosis and chronic illness to surgery and recovery. I also work with healthcare professionals who spend their lives caring for others. Together, we make space for grief, uncertainty, & the profound changes that can reshape how you see yourself and your life.
Opening your heart to another person takes trust. I offer a warm, grounded space where there is room for vulnerability, complexity, uncertainty, and the parts of yourself you may not fully understand. I won’t rush you toward answers or try to fix what needs to be felt. Together, we’ll listen deeply and discover what your experience is asking of you.
Call or Sara Ouimette now for a free 15 minute consultation - (510) 859-7724

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

516 Oakland Ave

Oakland, CA 94611 map

(510) 859-7724
My website
I offer in-person sessions in Oakland (Mondays only). Online sessions for adults located anywhere in CA!
I specialize in Grief, Life Transitions and Women's Issues 
$300 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (510) 859-7724
Photo of Sara Ouimette, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

516 Oakland Ave

Oakland, CA 94611 map

(510) 859-7724
My website
I offer in-person sessions in Oakland (Mondays only). Online sessions for adults located anywhere in CA!
I specialize in Grief, Life Transitions and Women's Issues 
$300 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $300

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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I am not on any insurance panels, so you will be responsible for payment at the time services are rendered. If you have out-of-network benefits, I can provide a form for you to submit to your insurance company on your own for reimbursement.
Photo of Sara Ouimette, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Sara Ouimette
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 859-7724
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I am not on any insurance panels, so you will be responsible for payment at the time services are rendered. If you have out-of-network benefits, I can provide a form for you to submit to your insurance company on your own for reimbursement.
Photo of Sara Ouimette, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Sara Ouimette
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 859-7724

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 93508 Sara Ouimette
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 16 years
  • Attended California Institute of Integral Studies
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with The Jung Institute of San Francisco 2023
  • Certificate from The Psychotherapy Institute Advanced Training / 2015
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I am a licensed psychotherapist with over a decade of training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, psychedelic therapy, psychedelic harm reduction and trauma, and psychedelic integration. I completed four years of training in Jungian Oriented Psychotherapy at The Jung Institute of San Francisco.
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Sara Ouimette
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 859-7724
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I am a licensed psychotherapist with over a decade of training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, psychedelic therapy, psychedelic harm reduction and trauma, and psychedelic integration. I completed four years of training in Jungian Oriented Psychotherapy at The Jung Institute of San Francisco.
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Sara Ouimette
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 859-7724

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Women's Issues

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Cancer
  • Cannabis Use and/or Abuse (Cannabis Friendly)
  • Caregivers
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Psychedelic Integration Therapy
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Love and loss are two sides of the same coin. The grief space can be such a tender time of heartbreak, but also for the heart to break open into greater capacity for love. Grief work can be about any kind of loss at all, and is a significant portion of the work I do with my clients. I have a nuanced approach to working with cannabis and psychedelics that acknowledges both the benefits and risks.
Photo of Sara Ouimette, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Sara Ouimette
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 859-7724
"
Love and loss are two sides of the same coin. The grief space can be such a tender time of heartbreak, but also for the heart to break open into greater capacity for love. Grief work can be about any kind of loss at all, and is a significant portion of the work I do with my clients. I have a nuanced approach to working with cannabis and psychedelics that acknowledges both the benefits and risks.
Photo of Sara Ouimette, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Sara Ouimette
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 859-7724

4 Endorsements

Anne-Marie C Basso
Anne-Marie C Basso
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, NCC
Sarah Ouimette is an excellent clinician. She is thoughtful and empathic, with a deep understanding of psychology. I recommend her services very highly for anyone looking for a transformative therapy.
Audrey Redfield
Audrey Redfield
Psychologist, PhD
Sara has a high level of integrity and is extremely wise, curious, compassionate, and kind. She is a great resource in the realm of grief and loss. She is not afraid to be present for and support others in deep pain and suffering. I highly recommend her!

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Queer Allied , 
Single Parent

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Queer Allied , 
Single Parent

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cannabis Friendly
  • Compassion Focused
  • Existential
  • Feminist
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Jungian
  • Psychedelic Integration
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Transpersonal
  • Trauma Focused
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Most of my training has been in psychodynamic and Jungian psychotherapy. I prefer to do longer-term, weekly psychotherapy that goes deep, and produces the most profound, lasting changes over time. I will likely ask you about early memories and experiences, family history, dreams, and experiences with altered states of consciousness.
Photo of Sara Ouimette, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Sara Ouimette
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 859-7724
"
Most of my training has been in psychodynamic and Jungian psychotherapy. I prefer to do longer-term, weekly psychotherapy that goes deep, and produces the most profound, lasting changes over time. I will likely ask you about early memories and experiences, family history, dreams, and experiences with altered states of consciousness.
Photo of Sara Ouimette, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Sara Ouimette
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 859-7724

Location

Primary Location

516 Oakland Ave

Oakland, CA 94611

(510) 859-7724
"
I offer in-person sessions in Oakland (Mondays only). Online sessions for adults located anywhere in CA!
Photo of Sara Ouimette, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Sara Ouimette
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (510) 859-7724
"
I offer in-person sessions in Oakland (Mondays only). Online sessions for adults located anywhere in CA!
Photo of Sara Ouimette, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Sara Ouimette
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (510) 859-7724