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Sheila Addison
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
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Sheila Addison

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
14 Endorsed
Berkeley, CA 94705
Let's Connect (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 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

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
Photo of Sheila Addison, PhD, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Berkeley, CA 94705

(510) 403-1458

Seattle, WA 98116

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
  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (510) 403-1458
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Sheila Addison
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (510) 403-1458
Photo of Sheila Addison, PhD, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Sheila Addison
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 49616 Sheila Addison
  • In Practice for 21 Years
  • Certificate from The Gottman Institute 406 / 2021
  • Certificate from AAMFT 81660 / 1997
  • Attended Syracuse University, Graduated 2007
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I am a Certified Gottman Method Couple Therapist.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 403-1458
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Sheila Addison
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
"
I am a Certified Gottman Method Couple Therapist.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 403-1458
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Sheila Addison
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Sex Therapy
  • Transgender

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Body Positivity
  • 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
Do these issues align with your needs? or (510) 403-1458
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Sheila Addison
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (510) 403-1458
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Sheila Addison
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

14 Endorsements

Steven M. Schoser, MA, LPCC
Steven M. Schoser, MA, LPCC
CounselorMALPCCNCCCCMHCHS-BCP
Dr. Addison is one of the most compassionate, kind-hearted, and empathetic Family Therapist that I know . She truly listens to her clients and is able to guide them gently along their life's journey. She is able to truly connect with each and ever pers...
Sonia Malek
Sonia Malek
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
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
Michael Lysaght
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
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...
Karin Wandrei
Karin Wandrei
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
Sheila is an outstanding teacher, writer and clinician who has made huge contributions for people seeking sex-positive therapy. I highly recommend her.
Jordan Stern
Jordan Stern
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
Fantastic supervisor and clinician!
Ayala Kalisher
Ayala Kalisher
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
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 ...
Dr. Zillah Jessamyn Hodgkins
Dr. Zillah Jessamyn Hodgkins
PsychologistPsyD
Dr. Addison is a gifted therapist, professor, and mentor!

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Social Justice Focused
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (510) 403-1458
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Sheila Addison
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (510) 403-1458
Photo of Sheila Addison, PhD, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Sheila Addison
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Location

Primary Location

Berkeley, CA 94705

(510) 403-1458

Additional Location

Seattle, WA 98116

(510) 403-1458
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I offer telehealth only, via Zoom.
Call for a free consultation now - (510) 403-1458
Photo of Sheila Addison, PhD, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Sheila Addison
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
"
I offer telehealth only, via Zoom.
Call for a free consultation now - (510) 403-1458
Photo of Sheila Addison, PhD, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Sheila Addison
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT