Female Therapists in Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA
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Could your child use some help with managing big feelings and impulses? Are these difficulties interfering with their functioning at school, home, or with friends? Does your child struggle with constant worrying or anxious ruminations? Are their fears getting in the way of their ability to enjoy life? My therapeutic skills groups are designed for kids who could use work on emotional regulation, social skills, and managing anxiety. Confidence Club can help your child master those skills and build confidence for life! Kids' groups are 12 week modules. Teen anxiety support group accepting ongoing referrals.
Could your child use some help with managing big feelings and impulses? Are these difficulties interfering with their functioning at school, home, or with friends? Does your child struggle with constant worrying or anxious ruminations? Are their fears getting in the way of their ability to enjoy life? My therapeutic skills groups are designed for kids who could use work on emotional regulation, social skills, and managing anxiety. Confidence Club can help your child master those skills and build confidence for life! Kids' groups are 12 week modules. Teen anxiety support group accepting ongoing referrals.
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Kathy Dyson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
Working with women and teen girls is my privilege and specialty. Whether you're seeking therapy because you're wanting something to change but not sure where to start, having a hard time with work, struggling in your relationships, or not fitting in at school, I want to offer you a safe space to explore these challenges free from judgment. Please know that everyone is welcome in my office. If you're seeking change, but you're not sure where to find it or what steps to take to achieve it, start here.
Working with women and teen girls is my privilege and specialty. Whether you're seeking therapy because you're wanting something to change but not sure where to start, having a hard time with work, struggling in your relationships, or not fitting in at school, I want to offer you a safe space to explore these challenges free from judgment. Please know that everyone is welcome in my office. If you're seeking change, but you're not sure where to find it or what steps to take to achieve it, start here.
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Therapy is a sacred laboratory–one where we explore various paths toward full self-acceptance, while also nurturing your dreams for the future and healing from the past.
Therapy is a sacred laboratory–one where we explore various paths toward full self-acceptance, while also nurturing your dreams for the future and healing from the past.
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Danielle Swan
Pre-Licensed Professional, ATR-P
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
As a black woman, I am passionate about liberated practices and the destigmatization of mental health in marginalized communities.
Is your child struggling with anxiety, depression or a big life change or a recent trauma? Are you an adult navigating grief or a transitional phase in your life and overwhelmed with stress, worry, or fear? As an Art Therapist, using a trauma-informed approach, we will work collaboratively and creatively to meet your goals. I will help you access coping skills, establishing routines, and hold space for emotional expression. I specialize in working with individuals from marginalized communities, ages 4 through adulthood, with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.
As a black woman, I am passionate about liberated practices and the destigmatization of mental health in marginalized communities.
Is your child struggling with anxiety, depression or a big life change or a recent trauma? Are you an adult navigating grief or a transitional phase in your life and overwhelmed with stress, worry, or fear? As an Art Therapist, using a trauma-informed approach, we will work collaboratively and creatively to meet your goals. I will help you access coping skills, establishing routines, and hold space for emotional expression. I specialize in working with individuals from marginalized communities, ages 4 through adulthood, with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.
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As a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, my practice specializes in working with people who struggle with depression, unresolved trauma, anxiety, family and relationship issues, and life transitions. Effective therapy starts with a trusting relationship. In a safe space where you feel understood and accepted, we will work toward your goals so that you feel empowered to change and can begin to make positive changes in your life. Practice specialties: Teens, Young Adults, Depression, Anxiety, Relationship and Family Issues, Stress, Life Transitions, Trauma, and Substance Use.
As a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, my practice specializes in working with people who struggle with depression, unresolved trauma, anxiety, family and relationship issues, and life transitions. Effective therapy starts with a trusting relationship. In a safe space where you feel understood and accepted, we will work toward your goals so that you feel empowered to change and can begin to make positive changes in your life. Practice specialties: Teens, Young Adults, Depression, Anxiety, Relationship and Family Issues, Stress, Life Transitions, Trauma, and Substance Use.
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Kathleen Wonacott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
Most of us experience anxiety at some point in our lives. It becomes a problem when we get so stuck in this feeling we have a hard time seeing things for what they really are. Maybe you are feeling anxiety physically, or you are noticing it by where your mind trails off to. On paper, you may look like you are doing well, but underneath it all, things are falling apart. With anxiety and any other emotional concern you may have, I like to look deeper at what’s going on underneath it. When we bring to the surface what is underneath the feeling, we can often feel better and can show up in a way that feels more like ourselves.
Most of us experience anxiety at some point in our lives. It becomes a problem when we get so stuck in this feeling we have a hard time seeing things for what they really are. Maybe you are feeling anxiety physically, or you are noticing it by where your mind trails off to. On paper, you may look like you are doing well, but underneath it all, things are falling apart. With anxiety and any other emotional concern you may have, I like to look deeper at what’s going on underneath it. When we bring to the surface what is underneath the feeling, we can often feel better and can show up in a way that feels more like ourselves.
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Kamla Fennimore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611 (Online Only)
Feeling stuck in the messy middle? Finding yourself on an unexpected life path? Do you feel misunderstood, judged, or alone in your suffering? Looking for insight and growth? Over the last 20 years I have worked with a variety of clients who have diverse life experiences and various intersecting identities. I have a warm, supportive, empathetic and collaborative approach.
Feeling stuck in the messy middle? Finding yourself on an unexpected life path? Do you feel misunderstood, judged, or alone in your suffering? Looking for insight and growth? Over the last 20 years I have worked with a variety of clients who have diverse life experiences and various intersecting identities. I have a warm, supportive, empathetic and collaborative approach.
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My approach is behavioral and goal oriented. I focus on identifying new coping strategies and changing behavioral patterns that damage relationships. I assist clients in identifying deeply held values and taking behavioral steps towards getting closer to these values. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral techniques to help clients who struggle with relationship problems, depression, anxiety, OCD, and mood disorders. I help clients identify particular core beliefs that act as barriers to values-based behavior and explore alternative coping behaviors to utilize when one's schemas are triggered in relationships. Particular methods I incorporate in treatment include mindfulness, cognitive defusion, exposure, and Nonviolent communication.
My approach is behavioral and goal oriented. I focus on identifying new coping strategies and changing behavioral patterns that damage relationships. I assist clients in identifying deeply held values and taking behavioral steps towards getting closer to these values. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral techniques to help clients who struggle with relationship problems, depression, anxiety, OCD, and mood disorders. I help clients identify particular core beliefs that act as barriers to values-based behavior and explore alternative coping behaviors to utilize when one's schemas are triggered in relationships. Particular methods I incorporate in treatment include mindfulness, cognitive defusion, exposure, and Nonviolent communication.
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Kiri Maura
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
I offer transpersonal alternatives to talk therapy. I specialize in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, Inner Child work, Brainspotting Trauma Therapy, and other somatic, mindfulness-based and energy modalities. My expertise spans complex trauma, childhood trauma, addiction, relationship issues, life transitions, anxiety, depression, empowerment/self-worth, grief/loss, and spiritual/existential challenges. I love to work with people from diverse backgrounds, live alternative lifestyles, and/or value bringing spirituality into therapy. I provide specialized support for BIPOC, LGBTQA, and polyamorous clients.
I offer transpersonal alternatives to talk therapy. I specialize in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, Inner Child work, Brainspotting Trauma Therapy, and other somatic, mindfulness-based and energy modalities. My expertise spans complex trauma, childhood trauma, addiction, relationship issues, life transitions, anxiety, depression, empowerment/self-worth, grief/loss, and spiritual/existential challenges. I love to work with people from diverse backgrounds, live alternative lifestyles, and/or value bringing spirituality into therapy. I provide specialized support for BIPOC, LGBTQA, and polyamorous clients.
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Jen McGuire
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
I work with individuals who are looking to explore the underlying experiences from their past that shape their present suffering, those who have struggled to feel safe in their own bodies, and those who want to welcome greater presence, joy, and agency into their lives right now. With couples and families, I look for the dynamics that create a unique system that has its successes and its stressors. Together, we'll find ways to support you to communicate from a place of openness rather than defensiveness so that you can begin to hear each other through the noise and work toward resolution. Trauma-informed and LGBTQIA-affirming.
I work with individuals who are looking to explore the underlying experiences from their past that shape their present suffering, those who have struggled to feel safe in their own bodies, and those who want to welcome greater presence, joy, and agency into their lives right now. With couples and families, I look for the dynamics that create a unique system that has its successes and its stressors. Together, we'll find ways to support you to communicate from a place of openness rather than defensiveness so that you can begin to hear each other through the noise and work toward resolution. Trauma-informed and LGBTQIA-affirming.
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Dr. Alexandra Davidson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611 (Online Only)
I am passionate about helping clients understand and rise above that unwanted presence that has likely been a steady companion for some time — anxiety. This anxious part of the brain can have quite a loud voice, triggering uncomfortable symptoms that lead you to avoid what you fear. You can then become stuck in a smaller, less vibrant life, one where you stop pursuing what matters most. Anxiety can show up in the form of worry that is difficult to control, public speaking anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, OCD, health anxiety, and work stress/burnout. I also treat insomnia, which can be a related problem.
I am passionate about helping clients understand and rise above that unwanted presence that has likely been a steady companion for some time — anxiety. This anxious part of the brain can have quite a loud voice, triggering uncomfortable symptoms that lead you to avoid what you fear. You can then become stuck in a smaller, less vibrant life, one where you stop pursuing what matters most. Anxiety can show up in the form of worry that is difficult to control, public speaking anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, OCD, health anxiety, and work stress/burnout. I also treat insomnia, which can be a related problem.
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In every psychotherapy session there is a place where the client and therapist meet and come alive in the present moment. This is the place that I work from. I achieve this through active dialogue, attentive listening and creative exchange. I think it is essential to offer a space where you can feel safe to be honest about what is happening in your life. Whether you're dealing with relationship issues, anxiety, depression or struggling with a life transition, it is the relationship between you and me that leads to insight and healing.
In every psychotherapy session there is a place where the client and therapist meet and come alive in the present moment. This is the place that I work from. I achieve this through active dialogue, attentive listening and creative exchange. I think it is essential to offer a space where you can feel safe to be honest about what is happening in your life. Whether you're dealing with relationship issues, anxiety, depression or struggling with a life transition, it is the relationship between you and me that leads to insight and healing.
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I have a profound commitment to support individuals and families through complex emotional and psychological challenges. My approach is grounded in creating a compassionate, safe, and healing environment where every individual is seen, heard, and understood. I work with teens, young adults, adults, couples, and families. I offer individual and family sessions, as well as parent coaching and co-parent counseling.
I have a profound commitment to support individuals and families through complex emotional and psychological challenges. My approach is grounded in creating a compassionate, safe, and healing environment where every individual is seen, heard, and understood. I work with teens, young adults, adults, couples, and families. I offer individual and family sessions, as well as parent coaching and co-parent counseling.
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Radical Roots Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
Ruby (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW 101630) who brings a decade of experience supporting youth, young adults, caregivers, families, and individuals navigate loss and attachment ruptures, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, family conflict, life stressors, and the life cycle. Ruby approaches her sessions with warmth, humility, and a strengths-based lens, valuing collaboration, authenticity, and creativity.
Ruby (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW 101630) who brings a decade of experience supporting youth, young adults, caregivers, families, and individuals navigate loss and attachment ruptures, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, family conflict, life stressors, and the life cycle. Ruby approaches her sessions with warmth, humility, and a strengths-based lens, valuing collaboration, authenticity, and creativity.
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Bianca Hovda
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
I am a dedicated and passionate healer, Psychotherapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. I believe that we are all unique in our journeys and yet deeply connected in our collective human experience. I provide a safe, warm, compassionate space in which to share your unique story, deepen your relationship to self, others, and your community, identify and break down internal/external barriers and challenges, and have more meaningful and joyful experiences in your life.
I am a dedicated and passionate healer, Psychotherapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. I believe that we are all unique in our journeys and yet deeply connected in our collective human experience. I provide a safe, warm, compassionate space in which to share your unique story, deepen your relationship to self, others, and your community, identify and break down internal/external barriers and challenges, and have more meaningful and joyful experiences in your life.
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Cecilia S. Kardel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
The therapeutic encounter is a unique collaborative journey. We cannot control what crosses our path, but we can see ourselves as brave enough to face it. People come to me when they are in struggling or stuck and want to improve their life, hope and relationships. I provide a safe space to explore issues with food, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, self-worth, loss and creativity. I love to work with couples using Emotion Focused Therapy. I am insight minded. I can help you face fears, own longings, repair hurt, deepen connection, renew dreams. I can hold your story. I am trauma-informed. I won't shy away from the hard stuff.
The therapeutic encounter is a unique collaborative journey. We cannot control what crosses our path, but we can see ourselves as brave enough to face it. People come to me when they are in struggling or stuck and want to improve their life, hope and relationships. I provide a safe space to explore issues with food, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, self-worth, loss and creativity. I love to work with couples using Emotion Focused Therapy. I am insight minded. I can help you face fears, own longings, repair hurt, deepen connection, renew dreams. I can hold your story. I am trauma-informed. I won't shy away from the hard stuff.
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Angela Allan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
I specialize in working with parents, couples, and adults who have trouble with negative self-talk, perfectionism or anxiety. These symptoms may be caused by painful early childhood experiences, difficult perinatal experiences, systemic oppression, or simply high sensitivity to painful realities such as climate change. If you have struggled with the impacts of trauma, with shame, insomnia, or with the challenges of early parenthood, I am here to support you. I also offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP).
I specialize in working with parents, couples, and adults who have trouble with negative self-talk, perfectionism or anxiety. These symptoms may be caused by painful early childhood experiences, difficult perinatal experiences, systemic oppression, or simply high sensitivity to painful realities such as climate change. If you have struggled with the impacts of trauma, with shame, insomnia, or with the challenges of early parenthood, I am here to support you. I also offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP).
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Lauren Massell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611 (Online Only)
Connecting with your inner compass does not have to be an abstract concept. When you've survived difficult circumstances - learning trust your body's messages is challenging - but also how you can cultivate clarity in relationships, jobs, and everyday decisions. Somatic therapy offers the opportunity to bring awareness and compassion to your nervous system's response to your environment and integrate a greater sense of safety. From this place, your own wisdom becomes easier to hear and follow.
Connecting with your inner compass does not have to be an abstract concept. When you've survived difficult circumstances - learning trust your body's messages is challenging - but also how you can cultivate clarity in relationships, jobs, and everyday decisions. Somatic therapy offers the opportunity to bring awareness and compassion to your nervous system's response to your environment and integrate a greater sense of safety. From this place, your own wisdom becomes easier to hear and follow.
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Nicole Poell
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611 (Online Only)
Right now, you are doing something very courageous! You are taking the first step toward a more meaningful and rich life. You might sense that your thoughts and feelings are holding you back from truly living your life. You might have had traumatic life experience(s) that shaped your life in a way that is unfulfilling and terrifying. You might feel plagued by depression and/or anxiety, feel uncomfortable in your own skin or as if you are not performing to your best abilities. I want to commend you for taking this step and I would feel honored to be on this journey with you, helping you live a more satisfying, engaged and full life.
Right now, you are doing something very courageous! You are taking the first step toward a more meaningful and rich life. You might sense that your thoughts and feelings are holding you back from truly living your life. You might have had traumatic life experience(s) that shaped your life in a way that is unfulfilling and terrifying. You might feel plagued by depression and/or anxiety, feel uncomfortable in your own skin or as if you are not performing to your best abilities. I want to commend you for taking this step and I would feel honored to be on this journey with you, helping you live a more satisfying, engaged and full life.
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Shauna Bergh--Somatic Therapy & EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RYT-500, SEP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
I take a holistic, somatic and transpersonal/spiritual approach to therapy, looking deeply into the interplay between mind, body and spirit and working at the root level of our physical experience: the nervous system. I work collaboratively with clients to explore socio-cultural considerations, how we fit or don't fit in that context and our opportunities for growth. We'll sort through to find and examine unconscious patterns and get creative to generate alternatives that put you more in line with your goals and life purpose. If you don't know what those are, we'll figure that out too.
I take a holistic, somatic and transpersonal/spiritual approach to therapy, looking deeply into the interplay between mind, body and spirit and working at the root level of our physical experience: the nervous system. I work collaboratively with clients to explore socio-cultural considerations, how we fit or don't fit in that context and our opportunities for growth. We'll sort through to find and examine unconscious patterns and get creative to generate alternatives that put you more in line with your goals and life purpose. If you don't know what those are, we'll figure that out too.
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