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Sarah Brekke-Velázquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Sarah Brekke-Velázquez

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
4289 Piedmont Avenue Oakland, CA 94611
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I believe in healing ourselves and each other as the first step toward healing our planet. My intention as a therapist is to guide people toward empowerment and healing in order to live their fullest and most joyful lives possible. I believe that we all have this capacity within us, and therapy can help us to move through our past trauma, oppressive social conditioning, anxieties and other stresses to be our best selves.
I specialize in working with people impacted by trauma and family stress and have done extensive work with youth and families. I believe in tailoring interventions to meet each person's specific needs and goals. My work is grounded in mindfulness and somatic awareness, with an emphasis on creating a safe and accepting therapeutic relationship.
For those interested, I have specific experience and interest in exploring and guiding self-reflection and healing around personal and collective roles in oppressive systems, especially for those who have benefited from these systems.
Call or Sarah Brekke-Velázquez now for a free 15 minute consultation - (510) 564-7289

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

4289 Piedmont Avenue

Oakland, CA 94611 map

 (510) 564-7289
My website
I specialize in Anxiety, Codependency and Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) 
$225 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Sarah Brekke-Velázquez
Let's Connect (510) 564-7289
Photo of Sarah Brekke-Velázquez, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

4289 Piedmont Avenue

Oakland, CA 94611 map

 (510) 564-7289
My website
I specialize in Anxiety, Codependency and Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) 
$225 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Sarah Brekke-Velázquez

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $225

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Optum
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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I am in-network with United/Optum, but I can also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions!
Photo of Sarah Brekke-Velázquez, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sarah Brekke-Velázquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 564-7289
"
I am in-network with United/Optum, but I can also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions!
Photo of Sarah Brekke-Velázquez, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sarah Brekke-Velázquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 564-7289

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 77200 Sarah Brekke-Velázquez

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 14 years
  • Attended UC Berkeley, Graduated 2014

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from EMDRIA Certified 122965442 / 2024
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I am a Certified EMDR therapist through EMDRIA. This means I've done EMDR with more than 25 clients, done at least 12 hours advanced training, and 20 hours of consultation. I'm currently training to be an EMDR consultant as well.
Photo of Sarah Brekke-Velázquez, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sarah Brekke-Velázquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 564-7289
"
I am a Certified EMDR therapist through EMDRIA. This means I've done EMDR with more than 25 clients, done at least 12 hours advanced training, and 20 hours of consultation. I'm currently training to be an EMDR consultant as well.
Photo of Sarah Brekke-Velázquez, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sarah Brekke-Velázquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 564-7289

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

Expertise

  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Coping Skills
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I use EMDR to treat the root causes of issues related to trauma, anxiety, and codependency. For OCD, I use a combination of ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) and EMDR. These are highly effective treatments and clients can see results very quickly.
Photo of Sarah Brekke-Velázquez, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sarah Brekke-Velázquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 564-7289
"
I use EMDR to treat the root causes of issues related to trauma, anxiety, and codependency. For OCD, I use a combination of ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) and EMDR. These are highly effective treatments and clients can see results very quickly.
Photo of Sarah Brekke-Velázquez, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sarah Brekke-Velázquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 564-7289

4 Endorsements

Julie Fishman
Julie Fishman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Sarah is very compassionate and warm, and a highly skilled therapist. She has many years of experience successfully working with trauma and I also highly recommend her for those interested in EMDR.
Christy Owens
Christy Owens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Sarah is a warm and compassionate clinician. She has extensive experience supporting families and she incorporates social justice into her therapeutic work.
Julie Waters
Julie Waters
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Sarah sees beyond what's immediately here, she attunes to broader themes and tones to help bring perspective while encouraging and holding her clients with a deep nurturance. Clients seeking safety to explore deeper truths will benefit greatly.
Cristina Biasetto
Cristina Biasetto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sarah has advanced EMDR training and extensive experience in the treatment of trauma. Sarah has also specific expertise in supporting mothers and parents who are navigating life transitions.

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Racial Justice Allied

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Racial Justice Allied

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I often use EMDR in my practice. This involves looking at beliefs we have about ourselves and where these beliefs come from, and then using eye movements, or bilateral stimulation, to reprocess traumatic memories so they don't affect us so much today. This is work can be very effective for trauma, anxiety, phobias, and OCD.
Photo of Sarah Brekke-Velázquez, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sarah Brekke-Velázquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 564-7289
"
I often use EMDR in my practice. This involves looking at beliefs we have about ourselves and where these beliefs come from, and then using eye movements, or bilateral stimulation, to reprocess traumatic memories so they don't affect us so much today. This is work can be very effective for trauma, anxiety, phobias, and OCD.
Photo of Sarah Brekke-Velázquez, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sarah Brekke-Velázquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 564-7289

Location

Primary Location

4289 Piedmont Avenue

Oakland, CA 94611

(510) 564-7289

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Sarah Brekke-Velázquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (510) 564-7289
Photo of Sarah Brekke-Velázquez, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sarah Brekke-Velázquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (510) 564-7289