Therapists in Downtown, Oakland, CA
Matthew Evans
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown, Oakland, CA 94612 (Online Only)
My mission is to provide accessible and effective mental health care to those in need. I believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to lead a happy and fulfilling life, and I am dedicated to helping my clients reach their full potential. With a passion for helping others, I offer a warm and supportive environment where individuals can feel comfortable discussing their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I am known for my compassionate, non-judgmental approach and my ability to help clients identify and overcome the obstacles that are holding them back from living their best lives.
My mission is to provide accessible and effective mental health care to those in need. I believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to lead a happy and fulfilling life, and I am dedicated to helping my clients reach their full potential. With a passion for helping others, I offer a warm and supportive environment where individuals can feel comfortable discussing their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I am known for my compassionate, non-judgmental approach and my ability to help clients identify and overcome the obstacles that are holding them back from living their best lives.
Lucia Heye
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown, Oakland, CA 94612 (Online Only)
I firmly believe that every client is entitled to an enriching life. My goal is to motivate clients in ascertaining their inner strengths, abilities, and inspirations. I have an extensive background in treating clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, unresolved childhood trauma, substance abuse, identity issues, along with several other life struggles. I provide short-term therapy, trauma-informed, solution-focused therapy, and addiction recovery.
I firmly believe that every client is entitled to an enriching life. My goal is to motivate clients in ascertaining their inner strengths, abilities, and inspirations. I have an extensive background in treating clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, unresolved childhood trauma, substance abuse, identity issues, along with several other life struggles. I provide short-term therapy, trauma-informed, solution-focused therapy, and addiction recovery.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
Madelaine Alejandro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, Oakland, CA 94612 (Online Only)
I'm a dedicated therapist with a heartfelt commitment to supporting individuals as they navigate through life. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or other emotional issues, I’m here to help you find your way. I also like to work with new parents. Parenthood is a beautiful yet challenging journey. I incorporate many techniques such as solution-focused therapy and trauma-informed therapy. My goal is to help foster resilience, growth, and healing. Here you can feel comfortable sharing your vulnerabilities. Together we'll process your emotions and work towards a more balanced and fulfilling life.
I'm a dedicated therapist with a heartfelt commitment to supporting individuals as they navigate through life. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or other emotional issues, I’m here to help you find your way. I also like to work with new parents. Parenthood is a beautiful yet challenging journey. I incorporate many techniques such as solution-focused therapy and trauma-informed therapy. My goal is to help foster resilience, growth, and healing. Here you can feel comfortable sharing your vulnerabilities. Together we'll process your emotions and work towards a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
Peter Chechele
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Oakland, CA 94612 (Online Only)
As a very engaged and empathic therapist, I work with my clients to discover what they are wanting to achieve in therapy and what they've already tried that hasn't worked. Then together we come up with a strategy to work through where they might be stuck and construct a path forward. A combination of insight and values driven action typically leads to improvement for the conditions they present with.
As a very engaged and empathic therapist, I work with my clients to discover what they are wanting to achieve in therapy and what they've already tried that hasn't worked. Then together we come up with a strategy to work through where they might be stuck and construct a path forward. A combination of insight and values driven action typically leads to improvement for the conditions they present with.
Ariella Leaffer
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downtown, Oakland, CA 94612
I work with adults in individual and couples/ marital therapy. Many people start therapy when they are struggling with feelings of loneliness, frustration, anxiety, or disconnection from their partner. Others come because they are feeling frustrated that no matter how hard they try to change, they keep repeating the same patterns. Therapy is an interactive process where we address current problems and examine underlying causes. I provide a space to explore new ways of relating and help you gain insight and self-knowledge. With time, I see clients make lasting changes in their lives and heal from interpersonal wounds.
I work with adults in individual and couples/ marital therapy. Many people start therapy when they are struggling with feelings of loneliness, frustration, anxiety, or disconnection from their partner. Others come because they are feeling frustrated that no matter how hard they try to change, they keep repeating the same patterns. Therapy is an interactive process where we address current problems and examine underlying causes. I provide a space to explore new ways of relating and help you gain insight and self-knowledge. With time, I see clients make lasting changes in their lives and heal from interpersonal wounds.
Sandra Leal-Lopez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown, Oakland, CA 94612 (Online Only)
I am here to help you reach your full potential. I meet you where you are at by listening and helping guide you through life's different journeys. I will assist by providing tools that help empower you to believe in yourself and build internal strength in order to manage what life brings.
I am here to help you reach your full potential. I meet you where you are at by listening and helping guide you through life's different journeys. I will assist by providing tools that help empower you to believe in yourself and build internal strength in order to manage what life brings.
Elyse Sg Bart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Oakland, CA 94612 (Online Only)
As an Integrative Psychotherapist, I base my approach from the relational work of Psychodynamic Therapy and integrate forms of Attachment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness Practices, Parts Work, Addiction and Trauma work - all based in Social Justice. I fully believe that every individual has the power and strength they need to actualize the changes they want, and can shift the old and new narratives of established stories and patterns of their daily lives.
As an Integrative Psychotherapist, I base my approach from the relational work of Psychodynamic Therapy and integrate forms of Attachment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness Practices, Parts Work, Addiction and Trauma work - all based in Social Justice. I fully believe that every individual has the power and strength they need to actualize the changes they want, and can shift the old and new narratives of established stories and patterns of their daily lives.
Alex Osorio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, Oakland, CA 94612 (Online Only)
I believe that we have within us the power to create the life we desire. We possess inner strengths and skills that can help us overcome challenges and live a fulfilled life. However, accessing this power can be an overwhelming task that may require support. Allow me to be an unbiased, compassionate partner in your journey. I help individuals explore their thoughts and emotions, reframe distorted beliefs, replace unhealthy patterns and unblock past traumas. Allow me to provide a safe, non-judgmental and conducive space for you to explore, grow and work on becoming the best version of yourself. Ready? Let the healing begin!
I believe that we have within us the power to create the life we desire. We possess inner strengths and skills that can help us overcome challenges and live a fulfilled life. However, accessing this power can be an overwhelming task that may require support. Allow me to be an unbiased, compassionate partner in your journey. I help individuals explore their thoughts and emotions, reframe distorted beliefs, replace unhealthy patterns and unblock past traumas. Allow me to provide a safe, non-judgmental and conducive space for you to explore, grow and work on becoming the best version of yourself. Ready? Let the healing begin!
I can’t change the world around you, but I can help you find your footing. Whether you want to feel comfortable in your own skin, struggle to set boundaries, get trapped in a cycle of people pleasing, or seek meaning and connection—therapy is a place to listen deeply to your inner wisdom and experience. Together, we can access the resources to understand who you are and make the changes you’ve been struggling to make. While I have specialized training in perinatal mental health, I work with adult clients (18 years and older) from a wide variety of backgrounds, in all phases and transitions of life.
I can’t change the world around you, but I can help you find your footing. Whether you want to feel comfortable in your own skin, struggle to set boundaries, get trapped in a cycle of people pleasing, or seek meaning and connection—therapy is a place to listen deeply to your inner wisdom and experience. Together, we can access the resources to understand who you are and make the changes you’ve been struggling to make. While I have specialized training in perinatal mental health, I work with adult clients (18 years and older) from a wide variety of backgrounds, in all phases and transitions of life.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, Oakland, CA 94612 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adults who have experienced trauma, chronic stress, depression, or anxiety. I am passionate about working with transgender and nonbinary adults seeking a space for emotional healing and coping where they feel safe, celebrated, and supported. In therapy, we can work together to explore your identity and gender expression. We will also identify your strengths and values. By doing this, you can develop healthy and fulfilling relationships, process your experiences, heal from trauma, and build resilience.
I specialize in working with adults who have experienced trauma, chronic stress, depression, or anxiety. I am passionate about working with transgender and nonbinary adults seeking a space for emotional healing and coping where they feel safe, celebrated, and supported. In therapy, we can work together to explore your identity and gender expression. We will also identify your strengths and values. By doing this, you can develop healthy and fulfilling relationships, process your experiences, heal from trauma, and build resilience.
Jessica Robershaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, Oakland, CA 94612 (Online Only)
I have 15 years of experience working with adults, children, and adolescents. I have extensive experience with diverse populations in medical, group and community settings. I work with my clients collaboratively by providing a non-judgmental, compassionate, and supportive setting. I believe in working in a partnership with my clients to help them identify their challenges and utilize their strengths to help them achieve their goals.
I have 15 years of experience working with adults, children, and adolescents. I have extensive experience with diverse populations in medical, group and community settings. I work with my clients collaboratively by providing a non-judgmental, compassionate, and supportive setting. I believe in working in a partnership with my clients to help them identify their challenges and utilize their strengths to help them achieve their goals.
Marissza Cavin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown, Oakland, CA 94612 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I work with those struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance use, and relational issues. I use a variety of approaches to build understanding of your inner dialogue, your values, and how to create more fulfillment in your life. While working with couples, I support building trust through assertion practice, role playing, shifting toward appreciation, and improving communication techniques especially when in conflict.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I work with those struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance use, and relational issues. I use a variety of approaches to build understanding of your inner dialogue, your values, and how to create more fulfillment in your life. While working with couples, I support building trust through assertion practice, role playing, shifting toward appreciation, and improving communication techniques especially when in conflict.
Heather Hardeman Galvano
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Downtown, Oakland, CA 94612 (Online Only)
It can be vulnerable to start therapy; it takes courage. I believe it can be very rewarding and is one of the most powerful paths of transformation. Being in therapy is an opportunity to look at your life, and to learn new ways of relating to yourself, to others, and to your circumstances. This process can ease the pain of whatever difficulty you may be going through. It is an opportunity to not have to be alone with your pain, but to have the support and guidance of someone who is familiar with the terrain of the human psyche.
It can be vulnerable to start therapy; it takes courage. I believe it can be very rewarding and is one of the most powerful paths of transformation. Being in therapy is an opportunity to look at your life, and to learn new ways of relating to yourself, to others, and to your circumstances. This process can ease the pain of whatever difficulty you may be going through. It is an opportunity to not have to be alone with your pain, but to have the support and guidance of someone who is familiar with the terrain of the human psyche.
Welcome! It is so nice to meet you. I work best with clients who are motivated to change and looking for a short-term and skills-based approach. You can expect sharp clinical precision, collaboration, deep human kindness, realness, and radical open-mindedness. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and professor at USC Keck School of Medicine. I am also a certified Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher with 15+ years of formal mindfulness training. I specialize in research-supported Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness-Based therapies.
Welcome! It is so nice to meet you. I work best with clients who are motivated to change and looking for a short-term and skills-based approach. You can expect sharp clinical precision, collaboration, deep human kindness, realness, and radical open-mindedness. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and professor at USC Keck School of Medicine. I am also a certified Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher with 15+ years of formal mindfulness training. I specialize in research-supported Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness-Based therapies.
Megan Mathewson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown, Oakland, CA 94612 (Online Only)
I believe that people have an innate capacity to heal and make changes in their lives. However, I know the work of personal and relational growth can be tough. I strive to be a supportive guide in helping you create what you want to see in your life. I provide practical skills with mindfulness folded in throughout to help people develop increased self-awareness, be with and modulate unpleasant emotions, and foster nourishing relationships with others.
I believe that people have an innate capacity to heal and make changes in their lives. However, I know the work of personal and relational growth can be tough. I strive to be a supportive guide in helping you create what you want to see in your life. I provide practical skills with mindfulness folded in throughout to help people develop increased self-awareness, be with and modulate unpleasant emotions, and foster nourishing relationships with others.
Terrial Davenport
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, Oakland, CA 94612 (Online Only)
I understand how anxiety, depression, anger, and Post Traumatic Stress can affect your relationships, work performance, and your ability to enjoy life. Choosing the right therapist is important. I have over 18 years of experience that I use to tailor therapy sessions to fit your individual needs in an interactive, compassionate, and supportive environment.
I understand how anxiety, depression, anger, and Post Traumatic Stress can affect your relationships, work performance, and your ability to enjoy life. Choosing the right therapist is important. I have over 18 years of experience that I use to tailor therapy sessions to fit your individual needs in an interactive, compassionate, and supportive environment.
Cecille Basila
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downtown, Oakland, CA 94612 (Online Only)
I intend to empower you with tools for healing, change, and personal fulfillment. My approach is holistic, combining ancient traditions with evidence-based practices. I believe everyone has the wisdom within themselves to know what is needed for healing and transformation. Courageously accepting an invitation to explore your unique path can highlight all the different ways you can show up for life. We will explore what is important to you and where you want to grow. Topics may include relationships with our habits and fears, increasing understanding of the guidance system of emotions, and accessing our innate wisdom.
I intend to empower you with tools for healing, change, and personal fulfillment. My approach is holistic, combining ancient traditions with evidence-based practices. I believe everyone has the wisdom within themselves to know what is needed for healing and transformation. Courageously accepting an invitation to explore your unique path can highlight all the different ways you can show up for life. We will explore what is important to you and where you want to grow. Topics may include relationships with our habits and fears, increasing understanding of the guidance system of emotions, and accessing our innate wisdom.
I’ve practiced for over 15 years and worked with children/teens, adults, and families and welcome complicated and challenging situations. On the outside you appear fine, maybe even successful. But on the inside something is off. Perhaps you feel like an imposter because you have learned that it is easier to hide your true self or because you haven't figured out who you really are. These internal struggles lead to feeling stuck, overwhelmed, dull, or unmotivated. They affect your ability to enjoy life, to maximize your potential, and have more meaningful relationships. I help clients get "unstuck."
I’ve practiced for over 15 years and worked with children/teens, adults, and families and welcome complicated and challenging situations. On the outside you appear fine, maybe even successful. But on the inside something is off. Perhaps you feel like an imposter because you have learned that it is easier to hide your true self or because you haven't figured out who you really are. These internal struggles lead to feeling stuck, overwhelmed, dull, or unmotivated. They affect your ability to enjoy life, to maximize your potential, and have more meaningful relationships. I help clients get "unstuck."
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Number of Therapists in Downtown, Oakland, CA
300+
Average cost per session
$185
Therapists in Downtown, Oakland, CA who prioritize treating:
| 96% | Anxiety |
| 92% | Depression |
| 78% | Life Transitions |
| 73% | Relationship Issues |
| 70% | Stress |
| 67% | Grief |
| 63% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 87% | Aetna |
| 79% | Blue Shield |
| 77% | Anthem |
How Therapists in Downtown, Oakland, CA see their clients
| 57% | Online Only | |
| 43% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 75% | Female | |
| 22% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |