Sarah Kaminshine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, MSW
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You’ve probably had this thought: “How are we still fighting about this?”
The argument starts small, escalates quickly, and somehow ends in the exact same place—one of you shuts down, the other pushes harder, and nothing actually gets resolved. You leave the conversation feeling frustrated, misunderstood, or distant… again.
I help couples break out of these repeating cycles so conversations actually lead somewhere different.
I work with couples who:
Feel stuck in the same recurring arguments
Are dealing with shutdown/pursue dynamics
Want more than surface-level communication tips
Are navigating stress, transition
In our work together, we’ll identify the exact pattern you’re stuck in—how the conflict starts, how it escalates, and what keeps it going. Once we map that out, I’ll guide you through specific, practical shifts so you can interrupt the cycle in real time.
If you’re tired of having the same argument and ready for something to actually change, reach out to schedule a consultation. I’m happy to answer questions and see if we’re a good fit.
Email Sarah Kaminshine now for a free 15 minute consultation
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $80
- Couple Sessions $90
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, MSW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 127061 Sarah Kaminshine
- In Practice for 17 years
- Attended UC Berkeley, MSW, Graduated 2009
- License: California 28546 / 2012
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Sarah Kaminshine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, MSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Marital and Premarital
- Relationship Issues
- Divorce
Expertise
- Family Conflict
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
Sarah Kaminshine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, MSW
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Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Culturally Sensitive
- Family / Marital
- Narrative
- Relational
Sarah Kaminshine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, MSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email
Location
Additional Location
Oakland, CA 94612
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Sarah Kaminshine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, MSW