Therapists in Uptown, Oakland, CA
Victoria Eilish Chau
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Uptown, Oakland, CA 94612 (Online Only)
Through an authentic therapeutic relationship with humor and honesty, you can heal from trauma and gain insight into your true self. I approach therapy through a relational psychodynamic lens, meaning I view well-being as deeply connected to our relationships, past experiences, and cultural identities. As a Mixed-Race, Asian-American woman, I view identity as complex, and beyond what anyone can see on the surface. My goal is to collaborate with you to create a path towards not only a better understanding of yourself but also greater self-compassion.
Through an authentic therapeutic relationship with humor and honesty, you can heal from trauma and gain insight into your true self. I approach therapy through a relational psychodynamic lens, meaning I view well-being as deeply connected to our relationships, past experiences, and cultural identities. As a Mixed-Race, Asian-American woman, I view identity as complex, and beyond what anyone can see on the surface. My goal is to collaborate with you to create a path towards not only a better understanding of yourself but also greater self-compassion.
I specialize in helping people with depression, anxiety, and past trauma. There are many people that try to sell a cure all or a quick fix for mental health and happiness. As a therapist, it's my mission to avoid gimmicks and rely on proven and well established methods for change. True self-care is not simply salt baths and distractions, but building a life that you don't regularly need to escape from in the first place. I enjoy working with people who want to get closer to the truth of who they are, wish to learn how to set boundaries with ongoing worry, reflect on relationships, and who crave authentic and meaningful change.
I specialize in helping people with depression, anxiety, and past trauma. There are many people that try to sell a cure all or a quick fix for mental health and happiness. As a therapist, it's my mission to avoid gimmicks and rely on proven and well established methods for change. True self-care is not simply salt baths and distractions, but building a life that you don't regularly need to escape from in the first place. I enjoy working with people who want to get closer to the truth of who they are, wish to learn how to set boundaries with ongoing worry, reflect on relationships, and who crave authentic and meaningful change.
Dr. Gene Hightower is a licensed clinical Psychologist who has spent most of his professional career serving vulnerable populations. He is American Indian and is descendant from the Choctaw, Cherokee, and Creek tribes. Dr. Hightower is a member of the Society of Indian Psychologists and serves as the spokesperson of their Good Relatives Initiative. He is a past Director of Clinical Services at the Native American Health Services Oakland. Dr. Hightower has taught Native American Psychology at UC Berkeley and Stanford.
Dr. Gene Hightower is a licensed clinical Psychologist who has spent most of his professional career serving vulnerable populations. He is American Indian and is descendant from the Choctaw, Cherokee, and Creek tribes. Dr. Hightower is a member of the Society of Indian Psychologists and serves as the spokesperson of their Good Relatives Initiative. He is a past Director of Clinical Services at the Native American Health Services Oakland. Dr. Hightower has taught Native American Psychology at UC Berkeley and Stanford.
Jennifer Brizuela
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Uptown, Oakland, CA 94612 (Online Only)
What do you say to yourself in times of stress? During moments of uncertainty, are you able to reach for your partner for support? Sometimes, our inner conversations & thoughts disrupt our ability to cope or connect with others. I specialize in working with adults who have experienced trauma, struggle with anxiety, depression, burnout or undergoing life transitions. In my work with couples, I help strengthen connections and overcome "raw spots" within your relationship. I specialize in working with intercultural couples to help each partner better understand each other.
What do you say to yourself in times of stress? During moments of uncertainty, are you able to reach for your partner for support? Sometimes, our inner conversations & thoughts disrupt our ability to cope or connect with others. I specialize in working with adults who have experienced trauma, struggle with anxiety, depression, burnout or undergoing life transitions. In my work with couples, I help strengthen connections and overcome "raw spots" within your relationship. I specialize in working with intercultural couples to help each partner better understand each other.
Katherine Roberts is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2010. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Santa Clara University and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy) degree from the University of San Francisco. Katherine utilizes an eclectic approach to assist individuals in improving functioning and increasing feelings of well-being. Her goal is to provide a safe space for people to explore their emotions and better understand their behaviors.
Katherine Roberts is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2010. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Santa Clara University and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy) degree from the University of San Francisco. Katherine utilizes an eclectic approach to assist individuals in improving functioning and increasing feelings of well-being. Her goal is to provide a safe space for people to explore their emotions and better understand their behaviors.
The world can be overwhelming, especially if you are part of a minority group, that leads us to put a lot of pressure on ourselves. Do you desire meaningful relationships, success in school or your career, and feel your best physically and emotionally? Many do, however, discrimination, insecurity, fear of abandonment, imposter syndrome, and not feeling good enough can make attaining this sometimes feel impossible. This is where I can help. For over 20 years I have assisted my clients in stepping outside of their circumstances and gain a better vantage point to understand and create meaningful change in life.
The world can be overwhelming, especially if you are part of a minority group, that leads us to put a lot of pressure on ourselves. Do you desire meaningful relationships, success in school or your career, and feel your best physically and emotionally? Many do, however, discrimination, insecurity, fear of abandonment, imposter syndrome, and not feeling good enough can make attaining this sometimes feel impossible. This is where I can help. For over 20 years I have assisted my clients in stepping outside of their circumstances and gain a better vantage point to understand and create meaningful change in life.
Jacqueline Esquer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Uptown, Oakland, CA 94612 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Life demands so much from us as humans and it can be difficult coping with all of the curve balls it throws in our direction. Grief, anxiety and life transitions can cause us to experience a variety of feelings and it's normal to be unsure how to understand them and hold them all at once. Maybe you are curious about your current emotions, reactions and behaviors. Or perhaps you are wanting to learn more about how your history impacts you in the present. Therapy is a great way to help you broaden your understanding of how life's ups and downs influence how you show up for yourself and others.
Life demands so much from us as humans and it can be difficult coping with all of the curve balls it throws in our direction. Grief, anxiety and life transitions can cause us to experience a variety of feelings and it's normal to be unsure how to understand them and hold them all at once. Maybe you are curious about your current emotions, reactions and behaviors. Or perhaps you are wanting to learn more about how your history impacts you in the present. Therapy is a great way to help you broaden your understanding of how life's ups and downs influence how you show up for yourself and others.
Bay Area Relationship Support
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Uptown, Oakland, CA 94612
I work with Asian American individuals and couples around relationship issues. Most of my clients are thriving in their careers, but they want more. They want meaningful and deep connections. They want to be seen and accepted for who they are. But as Asians living in the US, being seen and understood is often complicated by cultural misunderstandings, holding conflicting values and identities, communication differences, prejudice and racism, intergenerational trauma, and immigration issues.
I work with Asian American individuals and couples around relationship issues. Most of my clients are thriving in their careers, but they want more. They want meaningful and deep connections. They want to be seen and accepted for who they are. But as Asians living in the US, being seen and understood is often complicated by cultural misunderstandings, holding conflicting values and identities, communication differences, prejudice and racism, intergenerational trauma, and immigration issues.
Dr. Max Benjamin is a clinical psychologist who has been practicing since 2015. He earned his doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Wright Institute and his undergraduate degree in Psychology and Spanish from Northwestern University. Dr. Benjamin's unique strength as a therapist is knowing how to help clients work on better managing current daily life challenges, while also addressing the "deeper" psychological issues that make daily life hard to manage. When people successfully make major lifestyle changes but do not address these "deeper" issues, they often end up struggling again.
Dr. Max Benjamin is a clinical psychologist who has been practicing since 2015. He earned his doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Wright Institute and his undergraduate degree in Psychology and Spanish from Northwestern University. Dr. Benjamin's unique strength as a therapist is knowing how to help clients work on better managing current daily life challenges, while also addressing the "deeper" psychological issues that make daily life hard to manage. When people successfully make major lifestyle changes but do not address these "deeper" issues, they often end up struggling again.
Kiara M. Garcia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2021. Starting therapy can be scary. Kiara’s intent is to create a welcoming, safe, and nurturing space for her clients to be vulnerable and authentic, in order to improve themselves. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Life transitions, Grief, Stress, and Trauma. Her initial approach is person centered.
Kiara M. Garcia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2021. Starting therapy can be scary. Kiara’s intent is to create a welcoming, safe, and nurturing space for her clients to be vulnerable and authentic, in order to improve themselves. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Life transitions, Grief, Stress, and Trauma. Her initial approach is person centered.
I support my clients in three key areas: (1) effectively navigating career and workplace challenges; (2) improving their confidence and self-esteem; and (3) enhancing their relationships. As both a therapist and executive coach for 25+ years, I've intensively studied many approaches to psychotherapy and human development to be as helpful and effective as I can. Which of these approaches we'd use will depend on your unique needs and what we decide together best fits for you. I’m focused on significant progress in the short term and even more change and development over time. My approach overall is warm, accepting and personal.
I support my clients in three key areas: (1) effectively navigating career and workplace challenges; (2) improving their confidence and self-esteem; and (3) enhancing their relationships. As both a therapist and executive coach for 25+ years, I've intensively studied many approaches to psychotherapy and human development to be as helpful and effective as I can. Which of these approaches we'd use will depend on your unique needs and what we decide together best fits for you. I’m focused on significant progress in the short term and even more change and development over time. My approach overall is warm, accepting and personal.
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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Uptown, Oakland, CA 94612 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients as of 9/26/24. My clients are typically facing big questions and change in their lives. They are exploring their identities, learning new coping strategies for stressful life transitions such as adjusting to single life after a break up, career changes, moving from student to worker, retirement, gender transition, relocation, or coming out. Big changes require good support. I provide professional individual and couples therapy to help my clients live their most fulfilled and authentic lives.
Accepting new clients as of 9/26/24. My clients are typically facing big questions and change in their lives. They are exploring their identities, learning new coping strategies for stressful life transitions such as adjusting to single life after a break up, career changes, moving from student to worker, retirement, gender transition, relocation, or coming out. Big changes require good support. I provide professional individual and couples therapy to help my clients live their most fulfilled and authentic lives.
Akilah Reynolds
Psychologist, PhD, EdM, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Uptown, Oakland, CA 94612 (Online Only)
Do you appear to have it all together but inside feel stressed, sad, or empty? Are you struggling to advance your goals or feel overwhelmed by the demands of the modern world? Do you yearn for love or close friendships but struggle with loneliness or painful relationships? If so, I’d love to talk with you. I am Dr. Akilah a licensed psychologist in California that specializes in helping busy professionals manage personal and professional success by focusing on mental wellness. As a professional woman myself, I know the importance of having a culturally congruent space for healing, which is why I joined the Black Girl Doctor.
Do you appear to have it all together but inside feel stressed, sad, or empty? Are you struggling to advance your goals or feel overwhelmed by the demands of the modern world? Do you yearn for love or close friendships but struggle with loneliness or painful relationships? If so, I’d love to talk with you. I am Dr. Akilah a licensed psychologist in California that specializes in helping busy professionals manage personal and professional success by focusing on mental wellness. As a professional woman myself, I know the importance of having a culturally congruent space for healing, which is why I joined the Black Girl Doctor.
Lilly Servera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Uptown, Oakland, CA 94612
I enjoy helping individuals who experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, relationship stressors, life transitions, as well as those who want to overcome various symptoms of trauma. Often people I work with are seeking more peace, empowerment, and healthier relationships with others and with themselves. In this, my aim is to help individuals feel more confident, attuned to themselves, and kinder to parts of themselves, even those that can be hard to accept.
I enjoy helping individuals who experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, relationship stressors, life transitions, as well as those who want to overcome various symptoms of trauma. Often people I work with are seeking more peace, empowerment, and healthier relationships with others and with themselves. In this, my aim is to help individuals feel more confident, attuned to themselves, and kinder to parts of themselves, even those that can be hard to accept.
Samantha Adame
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Uptown, Oakland, CA 94612 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself reflecting the way trauma has impacted your life. Due to these experiences you may be struggling with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Therapy can be a place to process these experiences and reduce the symptoms that are impacting your life, I’m here to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you.
Do you find yourself reflecting the way trauma has impacted your life. Due to these experiences you may be struggling with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Therapy can be a place to process these experiences and reduce the symptoms that are impacting your life, I’m here to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you.
Kalani Perreira
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Uptown, Oakland, CA 94612 (Online Only)
I believe that we all have more potential than we know, and no matter where we might currently find ourselves or where we have been in the past, we each have the capacity for psychological and emotional growth. I have a special interest and passion providing therapy to couples, and individuals struggling with transition, and experiencing feelings of disconnection, isolation, and grief. In my more than 20 years of working in mental health, most of my work has been centered around supporting people in healing attachment wounds, trauma (complex, historical, intergenerational), and all symptoms that manifest as a result.
I believe that we all have more potential than we know, and no matter where we might currently find ourselves or where we have been in the past, we each have the capacity for psychological and emotional growth. I have a special interest and passion providing therapy to couples, and individuals struggling with transition, and experiencing feelings of disconnection, isolation, and grief. In my more than 20 years of working in mental health, most of my work has been centered around supporting people in healing attachment wounds, trauma (complex, historical, intergenerational), and all symptoms that manifest as a result.
Navigating life's circumstances and challenges can take up a lot of space in our lives. Maybe you are looking for more spaciousness, more time for yourself, or an extra ear to listen to and fully "get" you. Or perhaps anxiety or depression has become a constant presence, and you desire a change and want more connection. Sharing our experiences with others provides an opportunity to feel understood. In a therapeutic relationship, we explore patterns and coping strategies to better form a picture of how we operate in the world. It can help us identify what is and isn't working towards getting your needs met more fully.
Navigating life's circumstances and challenges can take up a lot of space in our lives. Maybe you are looking for more spaciousness, more time for yourself, or an extra ear to listen to and fully "get" you. Or perhaps anxiety or depression has become a constant presence, and you desire a change and want more connection. Sharing our experiences with others provides an opportunity to feel understood. In a therapeutic relationship, we explore patterns and coping strategies to better form a picture of how we operate in the world. It can help us identify what is and isn't working towards getting your needs met more fully.
Sairanet Oliveros is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2018. She graduated with a Master of Art's in Counseling. Sairanet's therapeutic approach is deeply relational and warm. Her goal is to offer an authentic and compassionate space that will support your navigation through life’s complexities and create lasting transformation. Outside of work, Sairanet enjoys spending time with family and friends, being outdoors in nature, and watching Netflix.
Sairanet Oliveros is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2018. She graduated with a Master of Art's in Counseling. Sairanet's therapeutic approach is deeply relational and warm. Her goal is to offer an authentic and compassionate space that will support your navigation through life’s complexities and create lasting transformation. Outside of work, Sairanet enjoys spending time with family and friends, being outdoors in nature, and watching Netflix.
Joseph McConico
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Uptown, Oakland, CA 94612
While honoring you being the expert of your life, I seek to walk alongside you as a guide & partner during this particular challenging part of your life journey.
While honoring you being the expert of your life, I seek to walk alongside you as a guide & partner during this particular challenging part of your life journey.
Hasina Crump
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Uptown, Oakland, CA 94612 (Online Only)
If you find yourself with tense, overthinking, and doubting your decisions or life path, we can work together to find confidence, joy, and peace of mind. Feeling overwhelmed and stressed doesn't have to be a way of life. I work with people that want to feel excited about life, love themselves and have fulfilling, low-drama relationships. Yet, anxiety, stress, baggage, and self-doubt have gotten in the way. I'm here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for your healing, growth and self-exploration.
If you find yourself with tense, overthinking, and doubting your decisions or life path, we can work together to find confidence, joy, and peace of mind. Feeling overwhelmed and stressed doesn't have to be a way of life. I work with people that want to feel excited about life, love themselves and have fulfilling, low-drama relationships. Yet, anxiety, stress, baggage, and self-doubt have gotten in the way. I'm here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for your healing, growth and self-exploration.
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Number of Therapists in Uptown, Oakland, CA
100+
Average cost per session
$190
Therapists in Uptown, Oakland, CA who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 92% | Depression |
| 87% | Relationship Issues |
| 78% | Self Esteem |
| 74% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 73% | Life Transitions |
| 63% | Grief |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 66% | Other |
| 52% | Aetna |
| 52% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Uptown, Oakland, CA see their clients
| 64% | In Person and Online | |
| 36% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 69% | Female | |
| 28% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |