Lesbian Therapists in Oakland, CA
Danielle Nicole Kardum
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94605
Are you noticing patterns in your life that may be contributing to challenges in connection, developing authentic sense of identity and experiencing a sense of self worth? Are you curious if these challenges may be rooted in experiences of childhood trauma, emotional neglect or abuse? Are you a member of the LGBTQIA+ community or queer curious and struggling in your relationships or authentic sense of identity? Are you wanting to establish a secure relationship with the self that can support you in life's ups and downs? I specialize in these areas, and I'd love to support you!
Are you noticing patterns in your life that may be contributing to challenges in connection, developing authentic sense of identity and experiencing a sense of self worth? Are you curious if these challenges may be rooted in experiences of childhood trauma, emotional neglect or abuse? Are you a member of the LGBTQIA+ community or queer curious and struggling in your relationships or authentic sense of identity? Are you wanting to establish a secure relationship with the self that can support you in life's ups and downs? I specialize in these areas, and I'd love to support you!
Mary Beth Schuler
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94607
There are so many reasons folx come to therapy, but most often it is because folx notice something isn’t working quite right, and they would like a change. My practice is rooted in the belief that therapy is a form of liberation. Understanding your emotional landscape, locating yourself in society, and exploring capitalism’s impact on you can help find your authentic self. My work is relational, person-centered, and trauma- and strengths-informed. Each person is unique, so we will collaborate to tailor your therapy to meet your needs. I draw upon the following therapies: humanistic, attachment, liberation, and feminist.
There are so many reasons folx come to therapy, but most often it is because folx notice something isn’t working quite right, and they would like a change. My practice is rooted in the belief that therapy is a form of liberation. Understanding your emotional landscape, locating yourself in society, and exploring capitalism’s impact on you can help find your authentic self. My work is relational, person-centered, and trauma- and strengths-informed. Each person is unique, so we will collaborate to tailor your therapy to meet your needs. I draw upon the following therapies: humanistic, attachment, liberation, and feminist.
Victoria A Lloyd
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94603 (Online Only)
I came into the counseling field because I wanted to give back. Yes, I have had to deal with substance abuse and mental illness with myself and family. I had challenges getting help because no one would listen to me, they just wanted to tell me it was my childhood that was the problem. Well, it was not, it was a lifetime of challenge, bad choices and not knowing how to change, cope, deal with life. I am here today, to assist you with your mental health needs, please contact me for an appointment! After you have tried the rest, with no success, let's connect!
I came into the counseling field because I wanted to give back. Yes, I have had to deal with substance abuse and mental illness with myself and family. I had challenges getting help because no one would listen to me, they just wanted to tell me it was my childhood that was the problem. Well, it was not, it was a lifetime of challenge, bad choices and not knowing how to change, cope, deal with life. I am here today, to assist you with your mental health needs, please contact me for an appointment! After you have tried the rest, with no success, let's connect!
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.
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.
My psychotherapy practice is specialized in working with Adults, Older Adults, Couples, and Families who are seeking psychological help with Old/New trauma, Grief/Bereavement/Loss, living with Cancer, living with a Movement disorder (e.g., Parkinson disease), living with a Dementia (e.g., Alzheimer's disease), Aging, and Confronting End-of-Life. If you seek to confront the myriad concerns related to living with any of the above challenging situations, I will do that with you by exploring your particular situation and its inherent concerns. Concerns might include fear, anxiety, difficult decision-making, depression and despair.
My psychotherapy practice is specialized in working with Adults, Older Adults, Couples, and Families who are seeking psychological help with Old/New trauma, Grief/Bereavement/Loss, living with Cancer, living with a Movement disorder (e.g., Parkinson disease), living with a Dementia (e.g., Alzheimer's disease), Aging, and Confronting End-of-Life. If you seek to confront the myriad concerns related to living with any of the above challenging situations, I will do that with you by exploring your particular situation and its inherent concerns. Concerns might include fear, anxiety, difficult decision-making, depression and despair.
Page Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94601 (Online Only)
Therapeutic fit, or how well we “click,” is one of the strongest predictors of successful therapy. To make meaningful progress, it's important to find a space where you feel safe enough 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 lasting change in symptoms resulting from depression, anxiety, large and small-scale traumatic experiences, complex PTSD, grief, addictive patterns, and codependency.
Therapeutic fit, or how well we “click,” is one of the strongest predictors of successful therapy. To make meaningful progress, it's important to find a space where you feel safe enough 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 lasting change in symptoms resulting from depression, anxiety, large and small-scale traumatic experiences, complex PTSD, grief, addictive patterns, and codependency.
Jeremi Hanson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94601 (Online Only)
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 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.
Ana Velouise - Perinatal Mental Health Specialist
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94610
Why did no one warn you about how hard the transition to parenthood was going to be? You often feel that you’re not doing a “good enough” job and wonder why other parents seem to have it all figured out. You may not have had the pregnancy, birth, or postpartum experience that you wanted. You love your baby more than anything but you don’t always love being a parent.
Why did no one warn you about how hard the transition to parenthood was going to be? You often feel that you’re not doing a “good enough” job and wonder why other parents seem to have it all figured out. You may not have had the pregnancy, birth, or postpartum experience that you wanted. You love your baby more than anything but you don’t always love being a parent.
Generally, obstacles to mental health come in the two forms. The first are false and unhelpful beliefs about self and others that have developed due to lack of support through difficult life experiences. The second is emotional overwhelm which causes us to react automatically and defensively rather than thoughtfully. I help clients identify and re-approach these pain points with more information, support and creativity in order to transform beliefs and learn to regulate through stress.
Generally, obstacles to mental health come in the two forms. The first are false and unhelpful beliefs about self and others that have developed due to lack of support through difficult life experiences. The second is emotional overwhelm which causes us to react automatically and defensively rather than thoughtfully. I help clients identify and re-approach these pain points with more information, support and creativity in order to transform beliefs and learn to regulate through stress.
Dayna Eng
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94610
Waitlist for new clients
The majority of my clients identify as LGBTQIA+, Black, Indigenous or People of Color (BIPOC) and I work with individuals of all ages. Clients tend to be navigating mental health symptoms like low mood and motivation, panic, thought spirals and dissociation. Common issues are related to independent living skills (financial, work, educational stressors), interpersonal skills (social anxiety, family of origin, immigration and cultural stressors), and self-esteem. Symptoms are frequently related to existing within mainstream expectations of cisgender, white, heteropatriarchy, able-bodied, financially privileged, capitalist culture.
The majority of my clients identify as LGBTQIA+, Black, Indigenous or People of Color (BIPOC) and I work with individuals of all ages. Clients tend to be navigating mental health symptoms like low mood and motivation, panic, thought spirals and dissociation. Common issues are related to independent living skills (financial, work, educational stressors), interpersonal skills (social anxiety, family of origin, immigration and cultural stressors), and self-esteem. Symptoms are frequently related to existing within mainstream expectations of cisgender, white, heteropatriarchy, able-bodied, financially privileged, capitalist culture.
Get the results you want! Exposure and Response Prevention therapy (ERP) is proven to help you manage anxiety and trauma so it stops getting in your way. My goal is to help you feel more in control of your life. I offer remote therapy for traditional ERP and in-person sessions at your own home using a Virtual Reality ERP program. This therapy is proven effective for the treatment of OCD, Panic Disorder, Phobias, and Trauma Recovery. Visit my website to learn more about ERP and how it might help you!
Get the results you want! Exposure and Response Prevention therapy (ERP) is proven to help you manage anxiety and trauma so it stops getting in your way. My goal is to help you feel more in control of your life. I offer remote therapy for traditional ERP and in-person sessions at your own home using a Virtual Reality ERP program. This therapy is proven effective for the treatment of OCD, Panic Disorder, Phobias, and Trauma Recovery. Visit my website to learn more about ERP and how it might help you!
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I have been a therapist for over 25 years. I work with individual, however, I specialize with couples and families. Issues are a part of life, however, they don’t have to run our life. Being proactive rather than reactive is an important aspect in empowering ourselves to look at things that feel so scary. Our fears can magnify the reality of a situation to where we feel like we are about to climb Mt. Everest rather than going up a hill.
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Jamie Salas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94609 (Online Only)
Sometimes life just feels like a lot—especially when anxiety, panic, or stress are weighing you down. Maybe it’s hard to focus, make decisions, or connect with others because your mind won’t stop. If you're finding it hard to cope, it might be time to explore therapy.
Sometimes life just feels like a lot—especially when anxiety, panic, or stress are weighing you down. Maybe it’s hard to focus, make decisions, or connect with others because your mind won’t stop. If you're finding it hard to cope, it might be time to explore therapy.
Kris Alexanderson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94619
Are you struggling to feel connected and understood in your relationships? Maybe you’re uncertain about your purpose in life, facing challenges in managing your day-to-day wellbeing, or feeling a sense of unworthiness or failure? I am here to help you identify what’s blocking you from being your best self and to help you feel more empowered in your everyday life. Whether you need support increasing your capacity to move through emotions, thoughts, or behaviors getting in your way, or you want to embrace each day with more clarity, joy, and sense of purpose, I will be there to help you through your journey.
Are you struggling to feel connected and understood in your relationships? Maybe you’re uncertain about your purpose in life, facing challenges in managing your day-to-day wellbeing, or feeling a sense of unworthiness or failure? I am here to help you identify what’s blocking you from being your best self and to help you feel more empowered in your everyday life. Whether you need support increasing your capacity to move through emotions, thoughts, or behaviors getting in your way, or you want to embrace each day with more clarity, joy, and sense of purpose, I will be there to help you through your journey.
Welcome! Congratulations on taking the initial step towards healing. I'm Dr. Angelica Muñoz, a Bilingual Latinx Psychologist. I specialize in guiding individuals through various challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, queer and sexual identity exploration, cultural identity, and navigating perinatal and postpartum mental health.
Welcome! Congratulations on taking the initial step towards healing. I'm Dr. Angelica Muñoz, a Bilingual Latinx Psychologist. I specialize in guiding individuals through various challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, queer and sexual identity exploration, cultural identity, and navigating perinatal and postpartum mental health.
Welcome to Authentic Path Psychology, my queer- and gender-affirming therapy practice. Beginning the process of therapy and reaching out for help can feel vulnerable and even scary, so I celebrate you taking this first step. I prioritize getting to know you and your specific needs intentionally, and my objective is to witness and support you in the unique way you deserve. My approach is relational and collaborative, and I strive to develop a relationship with my clients that will help to empower inner strength, expand capacity for self-compassion, and support in healing wounds that are impacting overall health and quality of life.
Welcome to Authentic Path Psychology, my queer- and gender-affirming therapy practice. Beginning the process of therapy and reaching out for help can feel vulnerable and even scary, so I celebrate you taking this first step. I prioritize getting to know you and your specific needs intentionally, and my objective is to witness and support you in the unique way you deserve. My approach is relational and collaborative, and I strive to develop a relationship with my clients that will help to empower inner strength, expand capacity for self-compassion, and support in healing wounds that are impacting overall health and quality of life.
Melisa Medalle
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94607 (Online Only)
If you desire growth, change, and an improved quality of life - it would be my honor and pleasure to support you in that process. Perhaps it shows up for you as feelings of anxiety or depression. Maybe it's the frustration with the state of the world. You might be a high performance athlete or artist working through a creative block. Whatever it happens to be for you, you want something different for yourself and I am here to collaborate with you to bring about the change you desire.
If you desire growth, change, and an improved quality of life - it would be my honor and pleasure to support you in that process. Perhaps it shows up for you as feelings of anxiety or depression. Maybe it's the frustration with the state of the world. You might be a high performance athlete or artist working through a creative block. Whatever it happens to be for you, you want something different for yourself and I am here to collaborate with you to bring about the change you desire.
Luisa Mancera
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94611
Do you feel like you're doing everything you're supposed to do, but feeling constantly stressed, overwhelmed, or helpless? Are you stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns? Are you living in your head so much that it’s getting in the way of your relationships, health, or work? Are you constantly busy yet feel unfulfilled, like the ‘go’ button is stuck in the on position? Maybe this is you, or maybe this is your partner. I’ve worked with lots of clients like this — working through trauma, identity issues, anxiety, and stress to live a healthier, more meaningful life.
Do you feel like you're doing everything you're supposed to do, but feeling constantly stressed, overwhelmed, or helpless? Are you stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns? Are you living in your head so much that it’s getting in the way of your relationships, health, or work? Are you constantly busy yet feel unfulfilled, like the ‘go’ button is stuck in the on position? Maybe this is you, or maybe this is your partner. I’ve worked with lots of clients like this — working through trauma, identity issues, anxiety, and stress to live a healthier, more meaningful life.
You are not your problems, the problem is the problem! Together we can begin to discern the difference and take action toward change. I am a white, genderqueer therapist dedicated to facilitating personal, interpersonal and collective healing through relationships and organizing. I specialize in supporting people experiencing issues related to boundaries, self-respect, burnout, anger, social/racial justice, healing trauma, identity development, existential questions, sexuality, gender identity, and life transitions. LGBTQ, poly, and kink identities welcome. More at: www.tidepooltherapy.com and www.traumaconsciouspraxis.com
You are not your problems, the problem is the problem! Together we can begin to discern the difference and take action toward change. I am a white, genderqueer therapist dedicated to facilitating personal, interpersonal and collective healing through relationships and organizing. I specialize in supporting people experiencing issues related to boundaries, self-respect, burnout, anger, social/racial justice, healing trauma, identity development, existential questions, sexuality, gender identity, and life transitions. LGBTQ, poly, and kink identities welcome. More at: www.tidepooltherapy.com and www.traumaconsciouspraxis.com
I work with clients holistically to provide a nonjudgmental and empathic space where we can learn to navigate identities in a way that honors their complexity. I approach your struggles, goals, and dreams with curiosity and compassion, rooted in professional experience with queer-affirming, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive frameworks. I work with elders and specialize in abuse, addiction, ADHD, anxiety, autism, body image issues, bullying, burnout, chronic pain, climate anxiety, romantic relationships, cult survivor support, depression, gender identity, political and climate stress, trauma counseling, and immigrant rights.
I work with clients holistically to provide a nonjudgmental and empathic space where we can learn to navigate identities in a way that honors their complexity. I approach your struggles, goals, and dreams with curiosity and compassion, rooted in professional experience with queer-affirming, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive frameworks. I work with elders and specialize in abuse, addiction, ADHD, anxiety, autism, body image issues, bullying, burnout, chronic pain, climate anxiety, romantic relationships, cult survivor support, depression, gender identity, political and climate stress, trauma counseling, and immigrant rights.
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