Yagmur Akay

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

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Yagmur Akay

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online

Berkeley, CA 94704

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Do any of these statements sound like you? "Most of the time, I don’t know how I feel", "I live between cultures and don’t feel a sense of ‘home’", "I keep repeating the same mistakes in my relationship", "Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by my emotions and I don’t know why", "Life feels heavy and exhausting" , "I feel directionless in life"...If so, I am here to help. Hello I am Yagmur, I help people detangle their inner world, surface unconscious patterns that are hurting them and discover higher self esteem and agency! I’m a warm and interactive therapist who guides people to connect to their inner wisdom, strength and power.

In person therapy office, located in Berkeley.

I offer my patients a deep understanding of themselves by integrating the not-so-conscious parts of them into the conscious. I'm specifically attuned to cultural nuances and pay attention to how the social can impact the individual’s psychology. Together, we’ll look closely at how different layers of your identity impact you.

In my work with couples, I help identify cycles and patterns. We’ll trace these patterns to attachment needs and styles of your past in order to create more emotional intimacy. If you're interested in working together please contact me for an initial appointment.

Take the first step to help. Call or Email Yagmur Akay now - (510) 826-5713

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Yağmur Akay Therapy

Berkeley, CA 94704

(510) 826-5713

San Francisco, CA 94102

My website

I offer Telehealth and in person sessions to couples and individuals . Please contact me to schedule an initial session.

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Depression and Anxiety

I see individuals and couples

Let's Connect (510) 826-5713

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Yağmur Akay Therapy

Berkeley, CA 94704

(510) 826-5713

San Francisco, CA 94102

My website

I offer Telehealth and in person sessions to couples and individuals . Please contact me to schedule an initial session.

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Depression and Anxiety

I see individuals and couples

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 144813 Yagmur Akay

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 7 years

Attended California Institute of Integral Studies, Masters in Integral Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2020

Additional Credentials

Membership with San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis 2023

Certificate from San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Training Program / 2025

Yagmur Akay

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (510) 826-5713

Yagmur Akay

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (510) 826-5713

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Relationship Issues
Depression
Anxiety

Expertise

Behavioral Issues
Break ups
Divorce
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Immigration/Immigration Trauma
Infidelity
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Racial Identity
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Sleep or Insomnia
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

Yagmur Akay

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (510) 826-5713

Yagmur Akay

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (510) 826-5713

6 Endorsements

Berk L Milnarik

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPCC, MA

Yagmur is an excellent, warm, thoughtful, and attuned therapist. She has deep knowledge of psychodynamic modalities and actively challenges both individuals and couples. I highly recommend entrusting Yagmur with your care!

Jake Sims

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Yagmur is a highly skilled therapist who brings empathy and deep emotional attunement while still knowing how and when to challenge clients in a way that leads to generative therapeutic outcomes.

Katherine Mancera

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Yagmur is a gem. Her kind heart, curious mind, and warmth all add up to make her a wonderful therapist. For anyone looking for a space to heal and grow, I'd highly recommend her.

Jess Semaan

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA

Yagmur is an excellent clinician. She is warm, caring, highly skilled and trained and is sure to help you achieve your healing goals.

Emma Peck

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

Yagmur brings a deeply insightful, attuned, and grounded presence to her work. She offers a beautiful balance of warmth and directness, creating a space where clients feel safe, understood, and supported in making meaningful, lasting shifts.

Shelby Bourhis

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA

Yagmur is one of the most insightful clinicians I've had the privilege of knowing. She has a unique ability to help clients understand their inner world and unconscious patterns with deep compassion and curiosity. Her presence is warm and grounded.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent

I also speak

Turkish

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent

I also speak

Turkish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Culturally Sensitive
Emotionally Focused
Multicultural
Psychoanalytic
Relational
Trauma Focused

I use a collaborative approach that is humanistic/client-centered and relational. I hold our therapeutic relationship as a fundamental part of the healing process. My goal is to help you feel less burdened & less alone in your struggles and to provide coping strategies when you are feeling overwhelmed.

Yagmur Akay

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Email me or call with questions - (510) 826-5713

Yagmur Akay

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Email me or call with questions - (510) 826-5713

Location

Primary Location

Yağmur Akay Therapy

Berkeley, CA 94704

(510) 826-5713

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Additional Location

San Francisco, CA 94102

(510) 826-5713

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I offer Telehealth and in person sessions to couples and individuals . Please contact me to schedule an initial session.

Yagmur Akay

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Take the first step to help. Call now - (510) 826-5713

I offer Telehealth and in person sessions to couples and individuals . Please contact me to schedule an initial session.

Yagmur Akay

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Take the first step to help. Call now - (510) 826-5713

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