In Person Therapists in Adams Point, Oakland, CA
Stephanie Bain
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Adams Point, Oakland, CA 94610
I work with people who have been told they're “too sensitive,” “too much,” feel misunderstood, or feel alienated from the mainstream–people looking for a therapist who "gets it." You are not too intense, too sensitive, or too "out there." The whole of you is welcome with me! I specialize in both individual and couples therapy. Individuals who work with me are often struggling with intense emotions; couples who work with me are often stuck in loops of conflict or suffering from breakdowns in trust. I enthusiastically welcome activists, LGBTQIA+, poly + kinky folks, artists + dreamers, and highly sensitive + emotionally intense types.
I work with people who have been told they're “too sensitive,” “too much,” feel misunderstood, or feel alienated from the mainstream–people looking for a therapist who "gets it." You are not too intense, too sensitive, or too "out there." The whole of you is welcome with me! I specialize in both individual and couples therapy. Individuals who work with me are often struggling with intense emotions; couples who work with me are often stuck in loops of conflict or suffering from breakdowns in trust. I enthusiastically welcome activists, LGBTQIA+, poly + kinky folks, artists + dreamers, and highly sensitive + emotionally intense types.
Dia'Nisha Kidd
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Adams Point, Oakland, CA 94610
“Your current circumstances doesn't determine your future circumstances”. Taking the steps to make your future circumstances, your desired circumstances can be stressful, but you don't have to do it alone. My goal is to empower individuals and families to build healthy and strong relationships by providing professional therapeutic services. I have over 5 years of experience working with youth in school settings, youth in foster care residential services, adult residential substance abuse programs, and individuals at risk of homelessness.
“Your current circumstances doesn't determine your future circumstances”. Taking the steps to make your future circumstances, your desired circumstances can be stressful, but you don't have to do it alone. My goal is to empower individuals and families to build healthy and strong relationships by providing professional therapeutic services. I have over 5 years of experience working with youth in school settings, youth in foster care residential services, adult residential substance abuse programs, and individuals at risk of homelessness.
Jenessa Radocchio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Adams Point, Oakland, CA 94610
In addition to adult individuals and couples, I work quite well with difficult adolescents and pre-teens, and can tolerate a high degree of intensity in therapy sessions. I am uniquely capable of providing a containing and non-judgmental space, and am particularly interested in working with issues that arise as a result of counter-culture lifestyles. I bring a social justice perspective to my work, meaning that I take the entirety of my clients' environment as equally important and formative as their early childhood relationships and mental processes.
In addition to adult individuals and couples, I work quite well with difficult adolescents and pre-teens, and can tolerate a high degree of intensity in therapy sessions. I am uniquely capable of providing a containing and non-judgmental space, and am particularly interested in working with issues that arise as a result of counter-culture lifestyles. I bring a social justice perspective to my work, meaning that I take the entirety of my clients' environment as equally important and formative as their early childhood relationships and mental processes.
Raymond Carraway
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Adams Point, Oakland, CA 94610
I am a Bay Area native, and I have been practicing since 2002, providing services in a variety of clinical settings. My experience as an African American male in the clinical world of psychotherapy has provided me with various views on the complex overlap of ethnicity, sexuality, and disability and how they intersect in treatment recommendations for the clients that I work with. I enjoy providing individual and group therapy utilizing culturally sensitive strength-based and cognitive behavior therapy.
I am a Bay Area native, and I have been practicing since 2002, providing services in a variety of clinical settings. My experience as an African American male in the clinical world of psychotherapy has provided me with various views on the complex overlap of ethnicity, sexuality, and disability and how they intersect in treatment recommendations for the clients that I work with. I enjoy providing individual and group therapy utilizing culturally sensitive strength-based and cognitive behavior therapy.
I use a warm, down-to-earth approach in my work with children, teens, adults and couples. I collaborate with clients to develop a whole view of challenges and strengths, which is informed by my wide breadth of clinical experience across the lifespan. I have expertise in working with infants and parents, developmental disabilities, trauma, and both anticipated and unexpected crises across all ages. I integrate these perspectives so that I can attune to your needs and provide responsive support. My hope is to help you water the seeds of your inner strengths, push through stuck situations, and live with more connectedness and vitality.
I use a warm, down-to-earth approach in my work with children, teens, adults and couples. I collaborate with clients to develop a whole view of challenges and strengths, which is informed by my wide breadth of clinical experience across the lifespan. I have expertise in working with infants and parents, developmental disabilities, trauma, and both anticipated and unexpected crises across all ages. I integrate these perspectives so that I can attune to your needs and provide responsive support. My hope is to help you water the seeds of your inner strengths, push through stuck situations, and live with more connectedness and vitality.
Chinmay Surpur
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Adams Point, Oakland, CA 94610
Waitlist for new clients
Are you experiencing difficulties concentrating? Do you ever feel that your mood is so low you can’t get out of bed? Do you struggle with anxiety or obsessive thoughts? Are you finding yourself wrestling with existential thoughts? Maybe you’re experiencing a combination of issues that just don’t let you feel like yourself? Whatever you’re experiencing, I’m here to help. Through our work together, we can identify your core issues and make a plan to address them using an individually-tailored and holistic approach to achieve your goals. Let’s embark on this journey of healing together!
Are you experiencing difficulties concentrating? Do you ever feel that your mood is so low you can’t get out of bed? Do you struggle with anxiety or obsessive thoughts? Are you finding yourself wrestling with existential thoughts? Maybe you’re experiencing a combination of issues that just don’t let you feel like yourself? Whatever you’re experiencing, I’m here to help. Through our work together, we can identify your core issues and make a plan to address them using an individually-tailored and holistic approach to achieve your goals. Let’s embark on this journey of healing together!
Alyson Marlow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Adams Point, Oakland, CA 94610
What sets me apart from other therapists is my incredibly unique variety of work experiences including specializing in OCD and anxiety treatment, international social work, juvenile justice, childhood trauma, and service to several different communities: undocumented families, individuals with developmental disabilities, LGBTQIA, and the non-binary community. I have an ongoing spiritual practice and believe in the importance of continuing to do inner personal work even as a therapist. I meditate and practice mindfulness regularly.
What sets me apart from other therapists is my incredibly unique variety of work experiences including specializing in OCD and anxiety treatment, international social work, juvenile justice, childhood trauma, and service to several different communities: undocumented families, individuals with developmental disabilities, LGBTQIA, and the non-binary community. I have an ongoing spiritual practice and believe in the importance of continuing to do inner personal work even as a therapist. I meditate and practice mindfulness regularly.
Eve Peters
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA, JD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Adams Point, Oakland, CA 94610
With a Stanford B.A./ UC Berkeley J.D., a prior career as a dating startup founder/CEO, a journey healing from a painful autoimmune disease, and most recently having become a new mother, I bring rigor, depth, and rare professional experience to the therapy room. To optimize for the best client results, I combine the use of psychodynamic therapy, DBT (dialectical behavior therapy) skills, EFT for couples, mind-body (somatic) work, meditation, breathwork, and yoga. My practice is informed by modern, evidence-based methods of therapy as well as spiritual wisdom from Zen Buddhism, Judaism, and the teachings of the yoga masters.
With a Stanford B.A./ UC Berkeley J.D., a prior career as a dating startup founder/CEO, a journey healing from a painful autoimmune disease, and most recently having become a new mother, I bring rigor, depth, and rare professional experience to the therapy room. To optimize for the best client results, I combine the use of psychodynamic therapy, DBT (dialectical behavior therapy) skills, EFT for couples, mind-body (somatic) work, meditation, breathwork, and yoga. My practice is informed by modern, evidence-based methods of therapy as well as spiritual wisdom from Zen Buddhism, Judaism, and the teachings of the yoga masters.
Heidi Aronson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Adams Point, Oakland, CA 94610
I’m devoted to helping people figure out how they feel—and what to do—about what matters most in their lives. My job is to accept and support you as you are, without judgment. I want to understand your world as YOU see it. I'll listen to the stories you carry around in your head, and whether they're kind, whether they serve or oppress you.
I’m devoted to helping people figure out how they feel—and what to do—about what matters most in their lives. My job is to accept and support you as you are, without judgment. I want to understand your world as YOU see it. I'll listen to the stories you carry around in your head, and whether they're kind, whether they serve or oppress you.
I have great compassion for the human struggle and I don't want you to feel alone with it.... It's far easier with another person who cares and understands. I've spent my whole life studying psychology: Formally, at Stanford (BA), at UC Berkeley (MA, PhD), and ongoing Continuing Education; informally, from colleagues, clients, and 20+ years in private practice. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life. I'm open, empathic, authentic, interested and interactive. I like helping people with relationship difficulties, life transitions, anxiety, grief, self-criticism, social inhibitions, and emotional trauma, abuse, or neglect.
I have great compassion for the human struggle and I don't want you to feel alone with it.... It's far easier with another person who cares and understands. I've spent my whole life studying psychology: Formally, at Stanford (BA), at UC Berkeley (MA, PhD), and ongoing Continuing Education; informally, from colleagues, clients, and 20+ years in private practice. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life. I'm open, empathic, authentic, interested and interactive. I like helping people with relationship difficulties, life transitions, anxiety, grief, self-criticism, social inhibitions, and emotional trauma, abuse, or neglect.
Nadezhda (Nadya) Peeva
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, SEP, MAPP, MBA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Adams Point, Oakland, CA 94610
I approach the process of therapy with the deepest respect for the inherent wholeness and dignity of every individual I have the privilege to work with. I will support you in addressing the challenges of chronic stress and the painful effects of trauma while holding the conviction that your capacity for connection, peace, and well-being is your birthright. And I will accompany you as you begin to find your way back to a truer, more vital and clear sense of who you are and what matters to you.
I approach the process of therapy with the deepest respect for the inherent wholeness and dignity of every individual I have the privilege to work with. I will support you in addressing the challenges of chronic stress and the painful effects of trauma while holding the conviction that your capacity for connection, peace, and well-being is your birthright. And I will accompany you as you begin to find your way back to a truer, more vital and clear sense of who you are and what matters to you.
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I believe strongly in the power of healing though creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for you to explore your unique experience. My goal is to help you connect with your innate inner strengths, deepen self-understanding and insight, and to build skills that foster healing and resilience. My clients describe me as open, engaging, and caring. I'm here to meet you where you're at. I'm licensed in CA and OR and offer virtual sessions as well as in-person (Portland, OR).
I believe strongly in the power of healing though creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for you to explore your unique experience. My goal is to help you connect with your innate inner strengths, deepen self-understanding and insight, and to build skills that foster healing and resilience. My clients describe me as open, engaging, and caring. I'm here to meet you where you're at. I'm licensed in CA and OR and offer virtual sessions as well as in-person (Portland, OR).
I believe that therapy can be a catalyst not only for insight, but also for transformation. Life can be challenging, and at times, despite our best efforts we can feel stuck or lost. I strive to provide a calm and compassionate space where you can get in touch with what matters most to you, and use that as a guide to making changes in your life. I offer specific strategies and tools to help you change your relationship to difficult thoughts and feelings, and work collaboratively with you to take steps toward a life that is full of vitality and personal fulfillment. My style is warm and genuine, interactive, and culturally-sensitive.
I believe that therapy can be a catalyst not only for insight, but also for transformation. Life can be challenging, and at times, despite our best efforts we can feel stuck or lost. I strive to provide a calm and compassionate space where you can get in touch with what matters most to you, and use that as a guide to making changes in your life. I offer specific strategies and tools to help you change your relationship to difficult thoughts and feelings, and work collaboratively with you to take steps toward a life that is full of vitality and personal fulfillment. My style is warm and genuine, interactive, and culturally-sensitive.
I'm committed to helping adults explore the roots of their persistent dissatisfaction, enhance their self-awareness, and find more freedom in their work and relationships. With children & teens, I specialize in helping them navigate anxiety, low self-esteem, the impacts of traumatic experiences, and big or overwhelming emotions. I create a nurturing relationship where young clients can build their confidence through conversation, play, and creativity. - As of Oct 2024: I have openings for children/parents in Albany, CA and individual adults and couples in Oakland, CA. -
I'm committed to helping adults explore the roots of their persistent dissatisfaction, enhance their self-awareness, and find more freedom in their work and relationships. With children & teens, I specialize in helping them navigate anxiety, low self-esteem, the impacts of traumatic experiences, and big or overwhelming emotions. I create a nurturing relationship where young clients can build their confidence through conversation, play, and creativity. - As of Oct 2024: I have openings for children/parents in Albany, CA and individual adults and couples in Oakland, CA. -
Andrea Herskowitz
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Adams Point, Oakland, CA 94610
I will partner with you in addressing your concerns in a safe, supportive, and confidential space. I offer psychodynamic talk therapy with a holistic approach so we can do the work of identifying your sources of pain and stress response patterns while also helping you feel worthy of more joy, hope, and connectedness in your life now. I offer both individual and couples therapy with an optional adjunctive perinatal focus for anyone newly on the parenting or reproductive journey. Let's turn down the pressure and get you feeling good in yourself again.
I will partner with you in addressing your concerns in a safe, supportive, and confidential space. I offer psychodynamic talk therapy with a holistic approach so we can do the work of identifying your sources of pain and stress response patterns while also helping you feel worthy of more joy, hope, and connectedness in your life now. I offer both individual and couples therapy with an optional adjunctive perinatal focus for anyone newly on the parenting or reproductive journey. Let's turn down the pressure and get you feeling good in yourself again.
Lili Shidlovski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Adams Point, Oakland, CA 94610
We are now in a communal health crisis together. It exacerbates feelings of anxiety and depression that we may have, and can make us spin as we try to adjust to Pandemic reality. Many of my clients are parents, people with career questions, immigrants, social justice workers. Many are either coping with a current situational issue that is confusing, overwhelming, or painful, or with a longer term pattern that they would like to change. I work in an engaged manner, hoping to build trust and a collaborative relationship that will allow you to look at old patterns and create new emotional and behavioral options, especially now.
We are now in a communal health crisis together. It exacerbates feelings of anxiety and depression that we may have, and can make us spin as we try to adjust to Pandemic reality. Many of my clients are parents, people with career questions, immigrants, social justice workers. Many are either coping with a current situational issue that is confusing, overwhelming, or painful, or with a longer term pattern that they would like to change. I work in an engaged manner, hoping to build trust and a collaborative relationship that will allow you to look at old patterns and create new emotional and behavioral options, especially now.
Joanna Lay
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Adams Point, Oakland, CA 94610
It’s girl dinner again tonight. Glass of AIX in hand, you can finally start to feel your shoulders relax. Luke’s makes it so easy: Humboldt fog + rustic bakery crackers + Castelvetrano olives. You deserve it after all: first comforting your boss who was triggered after annual review and then your sister when she called you sobbing because her ex just reactivated his tinder profile–you know exactly how to support everyone else. So, it doesn’t exactly make sense that you were on the verge of a panic attack (again) today, but look at how well you’re handling it.
It’s girl dinner again tonight. Glass of AIX in hand, you can finally start to feel your shoulders relax. Luke’s makes it so easy: Humboldt fog + rustic bakery crackers + Castelvetrano olives. You deserve it after all: first comforting your boss who was triggered after annual review and then your sister when she called you sobbing because her ex just reactivated his tinder profile–you know exactly how to support everyone else. So, it doesn’t exactly make sense that you were on the verge of a panic attack (again) today, but look at how well you’re handling it.
Sarah M. Scott
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Adams Point, Oakland, CA 94610
I have always been curious about what causes suffering, how we find meaning, and how we can heal and grow. I specialize in working with clients seeking assistance with negative self-talk, anxiety, relationship issues, post-traumatic stress, and navigating the complexities of breakups. Additionally, I work with couples on issues such as high conflict, communication, separation, and divorce. I offer a compassionate space to heal, reflect, grow, and rebuild.
I have always been curious about what causes suffering, how we find meaning, and how we can heal and grow. I specialize in working with clients seeking assistance with negative self-talk, anxiety, relationship issues, post-traumatic stress, and navigating the complexities of breakups. Additionally, I work with couples on issues such as high conflict, communication, separation, and divorce. I offer a compassionate space to heal, reflect, grow, and rebuild.
I see clients in person in Oakland, CA and through telehealth throughout the state of California.
I see individual adults and couples with a focus on anxiety, relational dynamics and depression. I will help you relieve work and relationship stress, improve communication and increase emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Addressing life’s questions big and small, we'll work together to define and revise your sense of meaning and personal value.
I see clients in person in Oakland, CA and through telehealth throughout the state of California.
I see individual adults and couples with a focus on anxiety, relational dynamics and depression. I will help you relieve work and relationship stress, improve communication and increase emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Addressing life’s questions big and small, we'll work together to define and revise your sense of meaning and personal value.
Annabelle Potvin
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Adams Point, Oakland, CA 94610
Working together as a team, we can help you reclaim a life with more clarity about your stuck places, deeper security in your relationships, stronger connection to your authentic needs, and more space for pleasure and vibrancy. I support clients in breaking generational cycles, moving through big life transitions, grieving death and loss of many kinds, healing trauma, and managing anxiety. I also specialize in supporting people during pregnancy, postpartum, and/or parenthood.
Working together as a team, we can help you reclaim a life with more clarity about your stuck places, deeper security in your relationships, stronger connection to your authentic needs, and more space for pleasure and vibrancy. I support clients in breaking generational cycles, moving through big life transitions, grieving death and loss of many kinds, healing trauma, and managing anxiety. I also specialize in supporting people during pregnancy, postpartum, and/or parenthood.
