Therapists in Saint Elizabeth, Oakland, CA

My clients often show up to therapy because of a need for meaningful change in their lives, and a desire to feel happier and more fulfilled. You may find yourself struggling with self-doubt and a harsh, critical inner voice; feeling stuck, sad, far away, and disconnected; navigating a new or difficult circumstance such as death of a loved one; or wanting help to reduce conflict and improve communication with your partner. I see therapy as an opportunity for transformative insight, creativity, self-expression, and healing. It is a place to process and move past the painful experience that stick with us and hold us back.

I work with clients who wish to develop more robust and authentic relationships with others, a greater sense of peace, or increased self-confidence. These elements form the foundation of a healthy and rewarding life, and I am deeply committed to your wellbeing. I use highly practical trauma-informed interventions that are tailored to address the unique needs of each person.

Hi, thank you for taking a moment to view my page. We all face a world that is so fast paced, full of distraction and demands on our time and attention. I view therapy as a space to take rest from this rush and cultivate mindfulness and a sense of presence. Therapy is an opportunity to take a moment to hear one's self and identify where am I, where have I been, and most importantly where am I going? Therapy can be a radical act of self care when we learn to validate what we need to help ourselves move forward and how to let go of what no longer serves us.

Hello and welcome! I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) psychotherapist that is dedicated to creating an inclusive, authentic, and safe therapeutic experience. Therapy with me focuses on collaborating with individuals and couples seeking to explore their current and past experiences, personal identity, and gain insight into what may no longer be serving them in order to cultivate growth and healing. In addition to working with individuals, I am passionate about collaborating with couples of all kinds to navigate the challenges of communication, stressors, intimacy, and differing experiences that show up in relationships.

I work with people needing support handling stress in their life. This might show up as anxiety or depression, or an outdated coping strategy. Some of my clients are exploring their gender or sexuality, and may need support related to not being affirmed in their lives. I also see couples that want to communicate in a more constructive and collaborative way. I work with them on nervous system regulation as well as finding new ways to understand each other. Together we come up with strategies and try new ways of interacting. From there they usually have more capacity to deepen their relationship and move forward together.

I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker. I believe that therapy is a place where clients should be able to feel 100% themselves and safe with no fear of being judged. My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that although our thoughts impact our mood which in turn can impact our behavior, a lot of those thoughts have been ingrained in us since our early childhood years. I work with individuals, couples and families who deal with anxiety, depression, adjustment issues and other life issues.

Therapeutic fit, or how well we “click,” is one of the strongest predictors of successful therapy. In therapy you’ve got to feel able to take risks and be vulnerable. I am a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) and have expertise with EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and other somatic and body-based modalities. Through these approaches, it is possible to experience relief and long lasting change in symptoms resulting from depression, anxiety, large and small-scale traumatic experiences, complex PTSD, grief, addictive patterns, and codependency.

Hi! I'm Reyna. I am an integrative therapist and holistic nutritionist. I believe in treating the body (mind, body, spirit) as a whole, while addressing the gut brain axis (brain, heart, gut), how it effects mood, and offer nutritional supplementation. I am passionate about finding practical ways for you to decrease feelings of sadness, worry, or tension no matter what situation you are currently going through. My goal is to provide you with tools to help you alleviate current symptoms and stressors and teach you how to implement these tools toward future stressors as they arise.

Even when your body is still, your brain won’t stop running and it’s exhausting. You’re used to pushing through but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Especially when you have such high expectations for yourself. What if you could feel comfortable letting your mind wander without worrying about what path it will take you down? That probably sounds scary because you know how many paths it can go down, and it goes fast, but it is possible. You have a strong sense of empathy towards others, now it’s time to show yourself that same compassion.

Many of us feel alone with our suffering and haven't been taught how to address it. I find that a compassionate focus on the parts of us that suffer brings meaningful change. At some point we eventually discover we've developed behaviors that were once adaptive or self-protective but no longer serve us or that we are in relationships that bring emotional strain. I use a Jungian and relational approach, with the attempt to stay focused on emotions in the present while uncovering and integrating unconscious elements.

Do you know where you’re going and how to get there? For many of my clients, a funny—not ha-ha—thing happened on the way to living the dream. Anxiety that started in teen years or earlier didn’t evaporate with the first wins of adult life. The excitement wore off. The luster of the job dulled in the glare of tyrant or bully. The partner—if you found or kept one—triggered scenes from parents focused on their own battles, not yours. You shouldered it then. You escaped. But it’s back. And if there are kids, you worry you will saddle them with what feels broken in you.

You may have a goal of living a meaningful life in all of its richness - and are seeking help with mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and/or somatic concerns. Childhood or a distant emotional wound may continue to impact present day relationships, and/or day to day life. Or, perhaps, more recent incident(s) of distress or significant strain? A collaborative person-centered approach can help with self-reflection and exploring your life experiences, while working towards your goals, and healing.

Finding a deeper connection to self, others, and life events is part of the work we will do together. Coming into an awareness of your own thoughts and developing compassionate understanding of yourself fosters a loving kindness practice that can go with you into any situation. It also will help you create ease in your body and mind that begins to put a pause on past or future thinking. And as we begin to learn how to drop into the present moment with what is we begin to bring the wonderment of life back into our realty.

I am a licensed social worker with 8 years of experience providing grief support and counseling to clients in need. I received my Bachelors degree in social work from Stephen F Austin State University and my Masters in social work from the University of Texas Arlington. I am a passionate and empathetic counselor that has experience helping children, families and individuals working through grief and loss.

I help guide creative, motivated, open, and spiritually-minded individuals on their journey to reconnect and reintegrate with their true selves, and I also offer psychedelic integration sessions. It can be difficult to manage (or even face) all the feelings that come with depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, or cultural identity. Perhaps you're feeling lost right now, but you just know that there's a path and a purpose specific to you. There is a way to feel aligned in all areas of your life, and to live in true fulfillment and joy!

Life is complex and it can lead you to feel unbalanced, or disconnected from yourself and others. Do you find yourself questioning your self-worth or having difficulty creating healthy boundaries? Maybe you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, or processing difficult life events and changes. I understand that life can present its share of challenges due to the systems, communities, and families we live in and come from. I'm passionate about creating supportive, compassionate, and liberating spaces for people of color, women, and mothers during pregnancy and their motherhood journey.

One of my main aims is to support you to trust your Self. In our sessions together, you'll learn how to attune to the unconscious, both to alleviate your suffering and to guide your Self towards wholeness. We'll focus on your emergent somatic experience and incorporate imaginal practices. Throughout, we gain insights into your relationship patterns and nurture your creative function. My style is collaborative + curious. I hold this profound, rewarding process with care and integrity. Many clients express how our sessions have led to lasting change in their lives.

Are you a burned out, high-achieving woman of color? Does it seem like you are constantly overwhelmed and have been putting your mental health last on your “to do” list? Are you struggling with placing healthy boundaries and making yourself a priority? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here. I know seeking help can be hard. You’ve likely been debating seeking help for months, if not years, but I'm so glad you have taken the courageous step of being here.

The paradoxical theory of change says that "change happens when a person becomes what they are, not when they try to become what they are not.” I guide my clients to the mirror and help them to squarely face themselves- their strengths, weaknesses, past traumas and future hopes- and know that they are good enough. From that place of self-compassion we can determine the right tools to support you as you set off on a life path that deeply motivates and satisfies you.