Sheila Addison

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Sheila Addison

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

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11 Endorsed

Berkeley, CA 94705

(510) 403-1458

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Building relationships to last a lifetime! I work with * Individuals from all walks of life * Couples of all kinds - married, co-habitating, dating, divorced * Families of all sorts * Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people and their partners and families * People who are part of the kink community, or who participate in BDSM in their personal lives * People in open, non-monogamous, polyamorous, or other non-traditional relationships * Cross-cultural couples and families * Genderqueer folks * Current or former workers in the sex industry * People with body image and self-acceptance issues * People with all kinds of mental and physical health problems

What can I help with? * Getting more satisfaction from relationships * Resolving communication problems * Emotional intimacy * Sexual issues * Trust/jealousy * Infidelity * Coming out * Transitioning * Relationships with parents/family * Parenting issues * Divorce/remarriage * Size acceptance, Health at Every Size, letting go of dieting * Dealing with stress, depression, anxiety * Oppression, -isms, living outside the margins

I can negotiate a fee reduction with clients on a case-by-case basis, depending on availability. I have a limited number of lower-cost openings available for post-secondary students. Reduced-fee slots are more often available during the daytime/afternoon hours. PLEASE call or email via my website!

Call or Email Sheila Addison now for a free 15 minute consultation - (510) 403-1458

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Berkeley, CA 94705

(510) 403-1458

Seattle, WA 98116

My website

I offer telehealth only, via Zoom.

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Sex Therapy and Transgender

$240 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (510) 403-1458

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Berkeley, CA 94705

(510) 403-1458

Seattle, WA 98116

My website

I offer telehealth only, via Zoom.

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Sex Therapy and Transgender

$240 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $240
Couple Sessions $240

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Out of Network

Sheila Addison

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (510) 403-1458

Sheila Addison

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (510) 403-1458

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 49616 Sheila Addison

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 23 years

Attended Syracuse University, Graduated 2007

Additional Credentials

Certificate from The Gottman Institute 406 / 2021

Certificate from AAMFT 81660 / 1997

I am a Certified Gottman Method Couple Therapist.

Sheila Addison

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 403-1458

I am a Certified Gottman Method Couple Therapist.

Sheila Addison

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 403-1458

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Relationship Issues
Sex Therapy
Transgender

Expertise

ADHD
Adoption
Anger Management
Anxiety
Asperger's Syndrome
Bipolar Disorder
Bisexual
Body Image
Chronic Pain
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Infertility
Infidelity
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Men's Issues
Mood Disorders
Obesity
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Poly/Kink-friendly
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Racial Identity
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Size Acceptance/HAES
Women's Issues

Sheila Addison

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (510) 403-1458

Sheila Addison

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (510) 403-1458

11 Endorsements

Sonia Malek

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

As a clinical supervisor, Dr. Addison goes above and beyond to support, educate, and listen to the needs of the therapists she supervises. Clients will likely quickly discover that she offers a wealth of knowledge, and provides a compassionate, honest, and...

Michael Lysaght

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

I received supervision and consultation from Sheila between August and December 2017, given that I needed additional hours for an additional license. Sheila was a great fit when it came to a supervisor who at once was able to teach me how to sharpen my ski...

Jordan Stern

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Fantastic supervisor and clinician!

Ayala Kalisher

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Sheila is an insightful and caring therapist. She has so much to offer couples going through hard times. I highly recommend her to anyone gong through difficult times in their relationships. Sheila is also a wonderful teach and supervisor of therapists in ...