Therapists in Piedmont, Oakland, CA
Jessica Libbey
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Piedmont, Oakland, CA 94611
Do you struggle with negative self-talk, confidence, difficult emotions or interpersonal relationships? Are you a parent whose child struggles with anxiety, intense emotions or behavioral issues and you're ready to seek help for them (and you)? If any of these are true, I may be able to help. I work with individual adults, as well as with children (and their parents) who are struggling with these issues. I can help you explore patterns, process difficult emotions and traumatic experiences, learn new skills, develop better communication and build healthier relationships.
Do you struggle with negative self-talk, confidence, difficult emotions or interpersonal relationships? Are you a parent whose child struggles with anxiety, intense emotions or behavioral issues and you're ready to seek help for them (and you)? If any of these are true, I may be able to help. I work with individual adults, as well as with children (and their parents) who are struggling with these issues. I can help you explore patterns, process difficult emotions and traumatic experiences, learn new skills, develop better communication and build healthier relationships.
People seek therapy when they feel unhappy, anxious, stuck in patterns and relationships that don't serve them or acting in ways that are self-destructive. Therapy can address and change outmoded ways of being. The therapeutic relationship is key to this work: It offers the possibility of exploring and understanding more effective and satisfying ways of relating to ourselves and others. I work with children, adolescents and adults in individual therapy, using a collaborative approach that centers on empathy, understanding, curiosity and exploration.
People seek therapy when they feel unhappy, anxious, stuck in patterns and relationships that don't serve them or acting in ways that are self-destructive. Therapy can address and change outmoded ways of being. The therapeutic relationship is key to this work: It offers the possibility of exploring and understanding more effective and satisfying ways of relating to ourselves and others. I work with children, adolescents and adults in individual therapy, using a collaborative approach that centers on empathy, understanding, curiosity and exploration.
Sarah Lynn Guzick MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Piedmont, Oakland, CA 94611
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who currently works with women over 18. I enjoy spending quality time with friends and family, comedy, theatre, film making, creative writing, improvisation, nature, traveling, film and television, documentaries, dancing and making art of all kinds.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who currently works with women over 18. I enjoy spending quality time with friends and family, comedy, theatre, film making, creative writing, improvisation, nature, traveling, film and television, documentaries, dancing and making art of all kinds.
Ashley Robinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Piedmont, Oakland, CA 94611 (Online Only)
Therapy can be intimidating and scary. My goal is to create an authentic, safe, calm, fun, and comforting environment where clients can develop tools to navigate obstacles and stressors. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths-based Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing, we will focus on your overall well-being and work towards creating a happy, healthier you. I specialize in working with BIPOC facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, family conflict, relationship issues, stress, difficulties with work, and chronic illness.
Therapy can be intimidating and scary. My goal is to create an authentic, safe, calm, fun, and comforting environment where clients can develop tools to navigate obstacles and stressors. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths-based Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing, we will focus on your overall well-being and work towards creating a happy, healthier you. I specialize in working with BIPOC facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, family conflict, relationship issues, stress, difficulties with work, and chronic illness.
Meagan Maddock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Piedmont, Oakland, CA 94611 (Online Only)
I see my role as a guide, active witness, and collaborator in my clients' exploration of themselves. My foundation is in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and I like to use DBT's philosophical framework to support my clients in finding a balance between accepting themselves and their lives as they are while working to change or address their unique problems. I bring a sense of both groundedness and levity to my work. I specialize in working with young adults, first-generation Americans, and newcomer immigrants. As a white therapist with loads of privilege, I hold tightly to the values of humility, accountability, and social justice.
I see my role as a guide, active witness, and collaborator in my clients' exploration of themselves. My foundation is in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and I like to use DBT's philosophical framework to support my clients in finding a balance between accepting themselves and their lives as they are while working to change or address their unique problems. I bring a sense of both groundedness and levity to my work. I specialize in working with young adults, first-generation Americans, and newcomer immigrants. As a white therapist with loads of privilege, I hold tightly to the values of humility, accountability, and social justice.
Lark Nierenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Piedmont, Oakland, CA 94611 (Online Only)
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a therapeutic focus on gender and sexuality, early trauma, and family and relationship dynamics. My approach is empathic, warm, and thoughtful. My clients often wish to understand their identities more deeply; seek support staying true to themselves in their relationships and community; and pursue healing and meaning-making following trauma. Through our work, you can develop new insights and coping skills to manage overwhelm, anxiety, depression, or life transitions. I'm particularly dedicated to working with queer, transgender, non-binary, and kink communities.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a therapeutic focus on gender and sexuality, early trauma, and family and relationship dynamics. My approach is empathic, warm, and thoughtful. My clients often wish to understand their identities more deeply; seek support staying true to themselves in their relationships and community; and pursue healing and meaning-making following trauma. Through our work, you can develop new insights and coping skills to manage overwhelm, anxiety, depression, or life transitions. I'm particularly dedicated to working with queer, transgender, non-binary, and kink communities.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families. If you've encountered tough experiences, difficulties in work and relationships, traumas, or addiction, I am available to help. I've done extensive work at the crossroads of trauma and mental health, and specialize in helping clients move from crisis into stabilization. I use modalities such as attachment focused EMDR, IFS, DBT skills, somatic interventions and insight oriented talk therapy. I am here to partner with you so that we can work together to help you feel better. Getting you to a place where you can live the life you want to is my primary goal!
I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families. If you've encountered tough experiences, difficulties in work and relationships, traumas, or addiction, I am available to help. I've done extensive work at the crossroads of trauma and mental health, and specialize in helping clients move from crisis into stabilization. I use modalities such as attachment focused EMDR, IFS, DBT skills, somatic interventions and insight oriented talk therapy. I am here to partner with you so that we can work together to help you feel better. Getting you to a place where you can live the life you want to is my primary goal!
Sanctuary for Thought Life Coaching
MA, CLC, MCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Piedmont, Oakland, CA 94611 (Online Only)
Sanctuary for Thought Life Coaching provides coaching services to aid in transformative thinking. These services are designed to promote self awareness and inner growth by identifying mental strongholds, limiting beliefs, and self sabotaging habits. Revealing inner potential necessary in moving towards personal goals, vision, and purpose. This alliance contributes greatly to your personal self development in the following areas: Self Awareness, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Improved Clarity, New Perspective, Positive Thinking, Thriving Mindset.
Sanctuary for Thought Life Coaching provides coaching services to aid in transformative thinking. These services are designed to promote self awareness and inner growth by identifying mental strongholds, limiting beliefs, and self sabotaging habits. Revealing inner potential necessary in moving towards personal goals, vision, and purpose. This alliance contributes greatly to your personal self development in the following areas: Self Awareness, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Improved Clarity, New Perspective, Positive Thinking, Thriving Mindset.
Teresa Blenggio Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Piedmont, Oakland, CA 94611
Teresa Blenggio Martinez, LMFT, Somatic trauma-informed approach, I am deeply committed to delivering comprehensive care, establishing a safe environment, and ensuring positive outcomes. Confidential consultations and assessments, ensuring privacy and trust in the therapeutic process. My therapeutic approach is rooted in integrative somatic trauma-informed care. I have a particular interest in supporting individuals impacted by anxiety, depression, complex PTSD, intergenerational trauma, the impact of systemic oppression, coming out related issues, and intimate partner violence/domestic violence.
Teresa Blenggio Martinez, LMFT, Somatic trauma-informed approach, I am deeply committed to delivering comprehensive care, establishing a safe environment, and ensuring positive outcomes. Confidential consultations and assessments, ensuring privacy and trust in the therapeutic process. My therapeutic approach is rooted in integrative somatic trauma-informed care. I have a particular interest in supporting individuals impacted by anxiety, depression, complex PTSD, intergenerational trauma, the impact of systemic oppression, coming out related issues, and intimate partner violence/domestic violence.
Andy Sussman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Piedmont, Oakland, CA 94611
You want to feel confident, calmer and regain control of your life. You’re trying, but you’re stuck. You might be feeling like a fraud, or afraid, depressed, anxious … or struggling with relationships, or questioning your use of alcohol, drugs, sex or other behaviors. Sometimes you feel so alone with all this, like no one wants to hear about it, or it’s just terribly uncomfortable to share. Somewhere deep inside you know there’s more to life. A place where you can feel more comfortable with yourself and in your relationships. My many years of experience has shown me that change is absolutely possible.
You want to feel confident, calmer and regain control of your life. You’re trying, but you’re stuck. You might be feeling like a fraud, or afraid, depressed, anxious … or struggling with relationships, or questioning your use of alcohol, drugs, sex or other behaviors. Sometimes you feel so alone with all this, like no one wants to hear about it, or it’s just terribly uncomfortable to share. Somewhere deep inside you know there’s more to life. A place where you can feel more comfortable with yourself and in your relationships. My many years of experience has shown me that change is absolutely possible.
Silver Lake Psychology--Oakland location
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Piedmont, Oakland, CA 94611
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. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
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. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Piedmont, Oakland, CA 94611
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor and a registered dance movement therapist. My expertise encompasses postpartum, pregnancy, parenting, as well as support for infants, children, and families. My therapeutic approach is rooted in harnessing the body's wisdom, allowing us to explore and effect change through the body. I guide you in understanding body signals and collaboratively develop strategies to facilitate the desired transformations. I believe in the power of nonverbal communication and self-expression to foster emotional growth and strengthen connections within these vital relationships.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor and a registered dance movement therapist. My expertise encompasses postpartum, pregnancy, parenting, as well as support for infants, children, and families. My therapeutic approach is rooted in harnessing the body's wisdom, allowing us to explore and effect change through the body. I guide you in understanding body signals and collaboratively develop strategies to facilitate the desired transformations. I believe in the power of nonverbal communication and self-expression to foster emotional growth and strengthen connections within these vital relationships.
Hi, my name is Vivian Singleton, LMFT licensed in California. I approach therapy with potential clients from a client-centered approach, offering DBT, CBT couples counseling. I typically work with moderate to severe depressed clients, individuals experiencing psychosis impairments. In addition, working with couples struggling with communication, emotional intimacy, rupture in trust and intimacy. My approach is from a psychodynamic and humanistic and behavioral standpoint.
Hi, my name is Vivian Singleton, LMFT licensed in California. I approach therapy with potential clients from a client-centered approach, offering DBT, CBT couples counseling. I typically work with moderate to severe depressed clients, individuals experiencing psychosis impairments. In addition, working with couples struggling with communication, emotional intimacy, rupture in trust and intimacy. My approach is from a psychodynamic and humanistic and behavioral standpoint.
Natalie Macias-Torres
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Piedmont, Oakland, CA 94611 (Online Only)
My therapy style is centered on meeting clients where they are and supporting them as they navigate their current challenges. I use a holistic mind-body connection within a person-centered framework. I also take a direct approach, gently confronting unhealthy patterns to help clients understand the roles they have played in their own lives. This process empowers clients to recognize their ability to change and fosters personal growth and healing. I firmly belief that everyone is capable of change when ready and I am honored to be part of the process.
My therapy style is centered on meeting clients where they are and supporting them as they navigate their current challenges. I use a holistic mind-body connection within a person-centered framework. I also take a direct approach, gently confronting unhealthy patterns to help clients understand the roles they have played in their own lives. This process empowers clients to recognize their ability to change and fosters personal growth and healing. I firmly belief that everyone is capable of change when ready and I am honored to be part of the process.
Sonia Zubrin Lakin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Piedmont, Oakland, CA 94611
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I specialize in working with teens and young adults who are navigating the transition to adulthood. This moment can bring up big questions: Who am I? Who do I want to be? Where am I headed? It can be overwhelming, but it's also a perfect moment to invest in the support you need to move skillfully into the next phase of life. I want you to feel capable of handling difficult moments as they arise, and to have a solid sense of who you and what you want out of life.
I specialize in working with teens and young adults who are navigating the transition to adulthood. This moment can bring up big questions: Who am I? Who do I want to be? Where am I headed? It can be overwhelming, but it's also a perfect moment to invest in the support you need to move skillfully into the next phase of life. I want you to feel capable of handling difficult moments as they arise, and to have a solid sense of who you and what you want out of life.
Cecille Basila
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Piedmont, Oakland, CA 94611 (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.
Would you like to know yourself better and more deeply? To be able to move beyond painful or frustrating patterns in your feelings, relationships, and work? Sometimes it's clear why we feel and act how we do: ecstatic about a new romance, upset about a professional disappointment, awash with grief following the loss of a loved one. Other times your feelings and behaviors may surprise you—a nagging anxiety, a lingering sadness, memories of past experiences that you thought you'd left behind, a sense that your relationship with a partner could be deeper, or that work could be more fulfilling even as you have success along the way.
Would you like to know yourself better and more deeply? To be able to move beyond painful or frustrating patterns in your feelings, relationships, and work? Sometimes it's clear why we feel and act how we do: ecstatic about a new romance, upset about a professional disappointment, awash with grief following the loss of a loved one. Other times your feelings and behaviors may surprise you—a nagging anxiety, a lingering sadness, memories of past experiences that you thought you'd left behind, a sense that your relationship with a partner could be deeper, or that work could be more fulfilling even as you have success along the way.
Jeanne L James
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Piedmont, Oakland, CA 94611
As an experienced therapist, my goal is to balance supportive connection with skilled intervention, helping clients create lives that are meaningful and worth living. I am curious, collaborative and compassionate , respecting your unique personality, cultural background and family context. We will create an individualized treatment plan that utilizes your strengths and clarifies your therapy goals. Therapy is a significant investment of time and financial resources, and I will work with you to be effective in targeting and addressing the concerns you bring to therapy.
As an experienced therapist, my goal is to balance supportive connection with skilled intervention, helping clients create lives that are meaningful and worth living. I am curious, collaborative and compassionate , respecting your unique personality, cultural background and family context. We will create an individualized treatment plan that utilizes your strengths and clarifies your therapy goals. Therapy is a significant investment of time and financial resources, and I will work with you to be effective in targeting and addressing the concerns you bring to therapy.
Christopher Stewart
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Piedmont, Oakland, CA 94611 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. This includes treatment for substance use disorders using a harm-reduction model, mental health disorders, dual-diagnosis, severe mental illness, Native American populations, and court-dependent youth. My passion is for people, and believe we all have an intrinsic desire to move toward health and happiness.
I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. This includes treatment for substance use disorders using a harm-reduction model, mental health disorders, dual-diagnosis, severe mental illness, Native American populations, and court-dependent youth. My passion is for people, and believe we all have an intrinsic desire to move toward health and happiness.
Andrew Butler-Pothast
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Piedmont, Oakland, CA 94611 (Online Only)
Whatever you're doing makes sense. It may be that it's just not working as it has before. I am here to help you align with what matters to you. We'll work together so that you can feel heard but also challenged in a way that brings you closer to the life you want. My approach respects you as the expert of your own life experiences. I am here to guide the process with curiosity and compassion.
Whatever you're doing makes sense. It may be that it's just not working as it has before. I am here to help you align with what matters to you. We'll work together so that you can feel heard but also challenged in a way that brings you closer to the life you want. My approach respects you as the expert of your own life experiences. I am here to guide the process with curiosity and compassion.
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Number of Therapists in Piedmont, Oakland, CA
300+
Average cost per session
$195
Therapists in Piedmont, Oakland, CA who prioritize treating:
| 96% | Anxiety |
| 95% | Depression |
| 86% | Relationship Issues |
| 76% | Stress |
| 73% | Life Transitions |
| 72% | Coping Skills |
| 69% | Grief |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 78% | Aetna |
| 67% | Anthem |
| 67% | Blue Shield |
How Therapists in Piedmont, Oakland, CA see their clients
| 51% | In Person and Online | |
| 49% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 77% | Female | |
| 19% | Male | |
| 4% | Non-Binary |