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Registered Psychological Associate, PsyD
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Dr. Yael Goldstein-Love

Registered Psychological Associate, PsyD

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Available both in-person and online
Oakland, CA 94610
Sometimes we come to therapy knowing exactly what is bothering us and what we hope to change. Other times, we can tell that something doesn’t feel as it should but are having trouble naming what that is. Either is a great place to begin. Together, we can look at your experience with a deepening curiosity to figure out what is getting in the way of what you want. No two therapies are exactly alike because no two people are exactly alike, but in general I work from a relational, collaborative, conversational model. I view my role as listening deeply to help you listen more deeply to yourself.
I often see new and expecting parents, individually or as couples. Parenting stirs up the sediment of our own past, giving us the chance to make new sense of ourselves and to set new patterns for our children. This makes pregnancy and parenthood rich times for psychotherapy, when profound growth is possible.
I also work with many artists and others seeking a greater sense of aliveness in a world that offers endless options for numbing out in the face of inevitable suffering. But my caseload is broad, encompassing a wide range of adults, couples, and kids 10+. I encourage you to schedule a free consultation call to see if therapy with me feels promising.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Oakland, CA 94610

I specialize in Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Parenting and Creativity/artistic practice 
$250 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Oakland, CA 94610

I specialize in Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Parenting and Creativity/artistic practice 
$250 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $250
  • Couple Sessions $275
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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I am an out-of-network provider for all plans. Many insurance companies reimburse for my services and I will provide necessary documents.
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Dr. Yael Goldstein-Love
Registered Psychological Associate, PsyD
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
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I am an out-of-network provider for all plans. Many insurance companies reimburse for my services and I will provide necessary documents.
Photo of Dr. Yael Goldstein-Love, Registered Psychological Associate, PsyD
Dr. Yael Goldstein-Love
Registered Psychological Associate, PsyD
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 94029630 Supervised by Emily Overstreet (California / PSY33107) Yael Tamar Goldstein-Love
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 14 years
  • Attended The Wright Institute , MA, Graduated 2012
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Harvard University AB / 2000
  • Degree/Diploma from The Wright Institute Pys.D. / 2026
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I am currently working under the license of Dr. Emily Overstreet as a postdoctoral Psychological Associate.
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Dr. Yael Goldstein-Love
Registered Psychological Associate, PsyD
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
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I am currently working under the license of Dr. Emily Overstreet as a postdoctoral Psychological Associate.
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Dr. Yael Goldstein-Love
Registered Psychological Associate, PsyD
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Parenting
  • Creativity/artistic practice

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Gay
  • Infertility
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Menopause
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Dr. Yael Goldstein-Love
Registered Psychological Associate, PsyD
Do these issues align with your needs?
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Dr. Yael Goldstein-Love
Registered Psychological Associate, PsyD
Do these issues align with your needs?

Endorsement

Gordy Steil
Gordy Steil
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Yael possesses a unique and rare blend of intellect, empathy and tenderness.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Existential
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
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I work primarily from a psychodynamic/psychoanalytic lens. This means we'll sometimes think together about what you don't say in addition to what you do. It also means we'll look together at how your patterns are showing up in our relationship, with an eye toward understanding them in new ways. I view attachment theory as central to this approach. I also draw from existential/humanistic thinking.
Photo of Dr. Yael Goldstein-Love, Registered Psychological Associate, PsyD
Dr. Yael Goldstein-Love
Registered Psychological Associate, PsyD
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I work primarily from a psychodynamic/psychoanalytic lens. This means we'll sometimes think together about what you don't say in addition to what you do. It also means we'll look together at how your patterns are showing up in our relationship, with an eye toward understanding them in new ways. I view attachment theory as central to this approach. I also draw from existential/humanistic thinking.
Photo of Dr. Yael Goldstein-Love, Registered Psychological Associate, PsyD
Dr. Yael Goldstein-Love
Registered Psychological Associate, PsyD
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Oakland, CA 94610

Photo of Dr. Yael Goldstein-Love, Registered Psychological Associate, PsyD
Dr. Yael Goldstein-Love
Registered Psychological Associate, PsyD
Photo of Dr. Yael Goldstein-Love, Registered Psychological Associate, PsyD
Dr. Yael Goldstein-Love
Registered Psychological Associate, PsyD