Person-Centered Therapists in Oakland, CA
Molly Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, PPS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94609 (Online Only)
Living with anxiety can be overwhelming. Anxiety can take over our lives and infiltrate our relationships, our ability to do our work, our self-esteem...leaving us feeling exhausted and alone. My goal is to help my clients feel empowered and in control, and to establish healthy and caring relationships with themselves and others. I use a mix of proven effective, evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused, and Person-Centered Therapy.
Living with anxiety can be overwhelming. Anxiety can take over our lives and infiltrate our relationships, our ability to do our work, our self-esteem...leaving us feeling exhausted and alone. My goal is to help my clients feel empowered and in control, and to establish healthy and caring relationships with themselves and others. I use a mix of proven effective, evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused, and Person-Centered Therapy.
Jillian K Settle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94610 (Online Only)
I use Rogerian Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (for trauma).
Hi there, I'm Jillian. What moves me about this work is being able to sit with others as they process challenging emotions, often stemming from disappointment or unexpected change. My own experience as a therapy client led me to become a therapist myself, as I encountered the healing possibilities on this path. I typically support clients experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, depression, life transitions, grief/loss, and chronic pain. I have 10 years of experience offering therapeutic support to adults, adolescents, and kids. I work from a person-centered lens, which means that I believe you have the capacity for personal growth.
I use Rogerian Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (for trauma).
Hi there, I'm Jillian. What moves me about this work is being able to sit with others as they process challenging emotions, often stemming from disappointment or unexpected change. My own experience as a therapy client led me to become a therapist myself, as I encountered the healing possibilities on this path. I typically support clients experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, depression, life transitions, grief/loss, and chronic pain. I have 10 years of experience offering therapeutic support to adults, adolescents, and kids. I work from a person-centered lens, which means that I believe you have the capacity for personal growth.
Jesse Wiltey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94601 (Online Only)
At the core of my healing work is a person-centered approach, which means I believe people intrinsically have the resources to support their own healing, and my role is to be a guide in that process.
I am accepting new clients and am currently available for weekday evening sessions. My primary focus is adults and teens, BIPOC, and Queer folks. I'm looking to work with folks who want to prioritize their healing, lean into difficult conversations, and embrace change in their lives. If you struggle with anything from life transitions or relationships, to managing the stress of systemic oppression, then we may be a good fit for each other. As a Bay Area native, my healing work draws inspiration from the political and cultural movements of the Bay, integrating principles of liberation, decolonization, and collective care.
At the core of my healing work is a person-centered approach, which means I believe people intrinsically have the resources to support their own healing, and my role is to be a guide in that process.
I am accepting new clients and am currently available for weekday evening sessions. My primary focus is adults and teens, BIPOC, and Queer folks. I'm looking to work with folks who want to prioritize their healing, lean into difficult conversations, and embrace change in their lives. If you struggle with anything from life transitions or relationships, to managing the stress of systemic oppression, then we may be a good fit for each other. As a Bay Area native, my healing work draws inspiration from the political and cultural movements of the Bay, integrating principles of liberation, decolonization, and collective care.
Theodore “Ted” Owen Atwood
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94610 (Online Only)
I believe in the value of building a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship to tap into your internal strength, self-expertise, and self-expression to promote growth and support healing. I work from a Person-Centered foundation utilizing approaches and interventions such as Narrative Therapy, Attachment Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and others to meet the needs of each individual client.
I believe in the value of building a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship to tap into your internal strength, self-expertise, and self-expression to promote growth and support healing. I work from a Person-Centered foundation utilizing approaches and interventions such as Narrative Therapy, Attachment Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and others to meet the needs of each individual client.
Andrew Hudson
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94609 (Online Only)
My approach to therapy is person centered and I use validation as my foundation. I hold the assumption that we are all trying our best and that there is always room to learn, grow, and practice acceptance. In sessions together you can expect to connect with how you are currently experiencing emotions, to work through problematic thoughts beliefs or assumptions, and to explore situations and relationships and how exactly they may be having an impact on you. My goal as a therapist is to provide a space where you can connect and feel understood as well as challenged in a way that is helpful for you.
My approach to therapy is person centered and I use validation as my foundation. I hold the assumption that we are all trying our best and that there is always room to learn, grow, and practice acceptance. In sessions together you can expect to connect with how you are currently experiencing emotions, to work through problematic thoughts beliefs or assumptions, and to explore situations and relationships and how exactly they may be having an impact on you. My goal as a therapist is to provide a space where you can connect and feel understood as well as challenged in a way that is helpful for you.
I am driven to work in the mental health field because I believe that everybody needs support and guidance throughout life. Life can be stressful and demanding for all people, it’s my goal to help people use different coping skills and perspectives to help them manage their stressors and find a healthier way of life. Therapy isn’t always about fixing a problem or finding happiness, it’s about finding wellness. In my treatment approach I use CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, DBT, and Person Centered Therapy. I enjoy working with young adults who are facing major life changes such as entering into the workforce or moving away from home.
I am driven to work in the mental health field because I believe that everybody needs support and guidance throughout life. Life can be stressful and demanding for all people, it’s my goal to help people use different coping skills and perspectives to help them manage their stressors and find a healthier way of life. Therapy isn’t always about fixing a problem or finding happiness, it’s about finding wellness. In my treatment approach I use CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, DBT, and Person Centered Therapy. I enjoy working with young adults who are facing major life changes such as entering into the workforce or moving away from home.
My approach is eclectic utilizing combinations of relational, Afro-centric, person-centered, narrative, and trauma informed techniques.
I am trained to listen deeply, assess the cause of symptoms, and assist in developing strategies to reduce suffering. I have experience helping people cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic health issues, acculturation/adaptation issues, and couple/family relationship problems.
My approach is eclectic utilizing combinations of relational, Afro-centric, person-centered, narrative, and trauma informed techniques.
I am trained to listen deeply, assess the cause of symptoms, and assist in developing strategies to reduce suffering. I have experience helping people cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic health issues, acculturation/adaptation issues, and couple/family relationship problems.
My therapeutic style is person-centered, solution-focused, and direct.
I support individuals in managing their mental health by creating a safe, non-judgmental space to process difficult emotions, because, as André L. Benjamin (André 3000) once said: "Being human's hard - on the boulevard."
My therapeutic style is person-centered, solution-focused, and direct.
I support individuals in managing their mental health by creating a safe, non-judgmental space to process difficult emotions, because, as André L. Benjamin (André 3000) once said: "Being human's hard - on the boulevard."
Do you feel depressed or anxious due to childhood trauma? Do you feel disconnected in your relationships with others? I’m here to help you develop an action plan for meaningful changes. My approach to therapy is relational and person-centered. I will work alongside you in a warm and understanding environment where you can explore your emotions and find better ways to deal with the stressors in your life.
Do you feel depressed or anxious due to childhood trauma? Do you feel disconnected in your relationships with others? I’m here to help you develop an action plan for meaningful changes. My approach to therapy is relational and person-centered. I will work alongside you in a warm and understanding environment where you can explore your emotions and find better ways to deal with the stressors in your life.
Dr. Miguel Frank
Psychological Associate, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94612 (Online Only)
My approach is person-centered and strengths-based.
In a world not created for our comfort or success, the challenges of Black, Latine/a/x, Indigenous, Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI), and People of Color often go unnoticed by others. Are you constantly feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and unable to prioritize yourself? Do you feel as though your relationships are one-sided? Have you experienced microaggressions, felt marginalized, or like an impostor in predominantly White spaces? Are you ready to level up and reclaim your power?
My approach is person-centered and strengths-based.
In a world not created for our comfort or success, the challenges of Black, Latine/a/x, Indigenous, Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI), and People of Color often go unnoticed by others. Are you constantly feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and unable to prioritize yourself? Do you feel as though your relationships are one-sided? Have you experienced microaggressions, felt marginalized, or like an impostor in predominantly White spaces? Are you ready to level up and reclaim your power?
I work with adults and teenagers who are looking to manage symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I will be with you on the journey of healing to discovery, recovery, and connection to your true self. I also specialize in working with individuals experiencing life transition issues such as career/academic concerns and relationship stress. I approach therapy with a person-centered mindset to create as comfortable and welcoming an environment as I can. I believe the trust built between you and a therapist is one of the more powerful tools we as clinicians can offer, and I hope to garner that trust in my own practice.
I work with adults and teenagers who are looking to manage symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I will be with you on the journey of healing to discovery, recovery, and connection to your true self. I also specialize in working with individuals experiencing life transition issues such as career/academic concerns and relationship stress. I approach therapy with a person-centered mindset to create as comfortable and welcoming an environment as I can. I believe the trust built between you and a therapist is one of the more powerful tools we as clinicians can offer, and I hope to garner that trust in my own practice.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94609 (Online Only)
I use a combination of humanistic/ person-centered practices, EMDR, depth psychology, subjective and Gestalt dream work, family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy CBT, family constellations, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), and Imago Therapy, among other things.
We all have work to do. We don't have to do it alone. In a safe, non-judgmental environment, I explore with my clients their dreams, artwork, relationships, and daily life experiences, to bring light and insight to blockages and barriers to their full experience and enjoyment of life. Such blockages can be past trauma, incorrect embedded beliefs, injured parts, and/or ingrained thought patterns and habits. Once these things are processed and/or healed, new ways forward can be nurtured.
I use a combination of humanistic/ person-centered practices, EMDR, depth psychology, subjective and Gestalt dream work, family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy CBT, family constellations, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), and Imago Therapy, among other things.
We all have work to do. We don't have to do it alone. In a safe, non-judgmental environment, I explore with my clients their dreams, artwork, relationships, and daily life experiences, to bring light and insight to blockages and barriers to their full experience and enjoyment of life. Such blockages can be past trauma, incorrect embedded beliefs, injured parts, and/or ingrained thought patterns and habits. Once these things are processed and/or healed, new ways forward can be nurtured.
I use CBT to help turn your negative thoughts/self-talk into a positive mindset while the Person-Centered approach allows you to feel more comfortable and open with your true self.
Do you feel anxious due to your work, family issues, low self-esteem, and relationship issues? I can especially help those with anxiety/panic attacks. I make it a priority to help clients with buried feelings who have trouble speaking on their emotions. Communicating emotionally is extremely important to promote well-rounded and mature adults. I will help you enhance your self-awareness around unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and build skills necessary to handle life more effectively and develop actionable steps to reach your goals.
I use CBT to help turn your negative thoughts/self-talk into a positive mindset while the Person-Centered approach allows you to feel more comfortable and open with your true self.
Do you feel anxious due to your work, family issues, low self-esteem, and relationship issues? I can especially help those with anxiety/panic attacks. I make it a priority to help clients with buried feelings who have trouble speaking on their emotions. Communicating emotionally is extremely important to promote well-rounded and mature adults. I will help you enhance your self-awareness around unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and build skills necessary to handle life more effectively and develop actionable steps to reach your goals.
Anne Scouten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94601 (Online Only)
My holistic approach to therapy is integrative, utilizing various evidence-based modalities such as Person Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy and behavioral therapies with an emphasis on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
My name is Annie (pronouns: she/her) and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My focus areas of practice include anxiety, depression, childhood abuse and traumas, attachment issues, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I have worked many years supporting victims and survivors of violence and in crisis management services. I also currently work with youth involved in the foster care and juvenile justice systems. I have extensive experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and I am particularly passionate about working with young adults who are transitioning into adulthood.
My holistic approach to therapy is integrative, utilizing various evidence-based modalities such as Person Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy and behavioral therapies with an emphasis on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
My name is Annie (pronouns: she/her) and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My focus areas of practice include anxiety, depression, childhood abuse and traumas, attachment issues, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I have worked many years supporting victims and survivors of violence and in crisis management services. I also currently work with youth involved in the foster care and juvenile justice systems. I have extensive experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and I am particularly passionate about working with young adults who are transitioning into adulthood.
Stefanie Kral
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94611 (Online Only)
Hi! My name is Stefanie. I have dedicated my work to fighting the stigma of alcohol and drug use by offering accessible, person-centered therapy to individuals and families struggling with addiction. I focus my work on supporting formerly incarcerated individuals and their families as they navigate the challenges of re-entering society after jail or prison. I feel truly honored to stand by those rebuilding their foundations from the ground up. I feel inspired to witness resilience and journey toward renewal.
Hi! My name is Stefanie. I have dedicated my work to fighting the stigma of alcohol and drug use by offering accessible, person-centered therapy to individuals and families struggling with addiction. I focus my work on supporting formerly incarcerated individuals and their families as they navigate the challenges of re-entering society after jail or prison. I feel truly honored to stand by those rebuilding their foundations from the ground up. I feel inspired to witness resilience and journey toward renewal.
I believe that understanding and compassion are vital for building trust, mutual respect, and openness, all of which are essential in forming a therapeutic relationship that can encourage change. My style in therapy is a mix of person-centered, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic theories. With children I utilize a variety of expressive therapies including play, art, narrative, sand tray and bibliotherapy. In working with children, adolescents and adults, I use a cognitive behavioral therapeutic approach.
I believe that understanding and compassion are vital for building trust, mutual respect, and openness, all of which are essential in forming a therapeutic relationship that can encourage change. My style in therapy is a mix of person-centered, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic theories. With children I utilize a variety of expressive therapies including play, art, narrative, sand tray and bibliotherapy. In working with children, adolescents and adults, I use a cognitive behavioral therapeutic approach.
James R. Harrison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94609 (Online Only)
The work I do with clients is guided by a practice of being courageous, compassionate, and person-centered.
Seeking help when things don't feel quite right takes courage. Sometimes we don't know exactly what's blocking us, other times that thing is too big for us to ignore. I’m grateful that you decided to listen to yourself and have chosen this path to boost your support. I'm rooting for you. My hope is that together we can uncover significant ways for you to continue rising into your best self, define your wholeness, and audaciously live your truth. The essence of my approach is warm and genuinely focused on facilitating, identifying, and assisting clients address goals that are meaningful to them.
The work I do with clients is guided by a practice of being courageous, compassionate, and person-centered.
Seeking help when things don't feel quite right takes courage. Sometimes we don't know exactly what's blocking us, other times that thing is too big for us to ignore. I’m grateful that you decided to listen to yourself and have chosen this path to boost your support. I'm rooting for you. My hope is that together we can uncover significant ways for you to continue rising into your best self, define your wholeness, and audaciously live your truth. The essence of my approach is warm and genuinely focused on facilitating, identifying, and assisting clients address goals that are meaningful to them.
Jocelyn Lam
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94609 (Online Only)
I help you move towards addressing your needs, and developing clarity and solutions using person-centered tenets with evidence-based CBT and DBT techniques.
I work with folks in the intersection of being neurodivergent, BIPOC and queer to navigate the oppressive structures that prevent us from expressing ourselves authentically. Together we can process intergenerational trauma to truly meet your needs. My areas of focus include conscious parenting, eating disorders, and postpartum/perinatal mental health. In our therapeutic relationship, genuine, empathetic care and connection come first. I understand that healing is not only individual but also systemic.
I help you move towards addressing your needs, and developing clarity and solutions using person-centered tenets with evidence-based CBT and DBT techniques.
I work with folks in the intersection of being neurodivergent, BIPOC and queer to navigate the oppressive structures that prevent us from expressing ourselves authentically. Together we can process intergenerational trauma to truly meet your needs. My areas of focus include conscious parenting, eating disorders, and postpartum/perinatal mental health. In our therapeutic relationship, genuine, empathetic care and connection come first. I understand that healing is not only individual but also systemic.
My therapeutic approach integrates psychodynamic and person-centered theories, complemented by EMDR, trauma-informed CBT, mindfulness and somatic interventions.
Have you recently experienced a traumatic loss and are feeling lost and overwhelmed with grief? Are you in the midst of a major life transition with your career or relationship? Perhaps you are an artist experiencing a creative block? Art Therapy may be the answer for your or your teen. As an Art Therapist, I specialize in guiding clients through grief and loss, life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and blocks in creativity and self exploration. I help my clients to harness the power of creativity to deepen emotional exploration and uncover feelings that may be challenging to otherwise articulate with words.
My therapeutic approach integrates psychodynamic and person-centered theories, complemented by EMDR, trauma-informed CBT, mindfulness and somatic interventions.
Have you recently experienced a traumatic loss and are feeling lost and overwhelmed with grief? Are you in the midst of a major life transition with your career or relationship? Perhaps you are an artist experiencing a creative block? Art Therapy may be the answer for your or your teen. As an Art Therapist, I specialize in guiding clients through grief and loss, life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and blocks in creativity and self exploration. I help my clients to harness the power of creativity to deepen emotional exploration and uncover feelings that may be challenging to otherwise articulate with words.
Eric Lindsay Waters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94601 (Online Only)
I maintain a person-centered and humanistic approach and find Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to be helpful for people I work with.
Book with me now by clicking on my website! Whether you're coping with stress, going through a major transition, or seeking to better understand yourself, therapy can be a powerful experience. It is a journey that can include healing, learning new skills, coping with difficult things from your past and preparing for the future. Relationship challenges, unhealthy pattern that you learned in the past, trauma and major life changes can all cause you real problems.. I would like to help you work through these challenges so that you feel more balanced and more like the person you want to be.
I maintain a person-centered and humanistic approach and find Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to be helpful for people I work with.
Book with me now by clicking on my website! Whether you're coping with stress, going through a major transition, or seeking to better understand yourself, therapy can be a powerful experience. It is a journey that can include healing, learning new skills, coping with difficult things from your past and preparing for the future. Relationship challenges, unhealthy pattern that you learned in the past, trauma and major life changes can all cause you real problems.. I would like to help you work through these challenges so that you feel more balanced and more like the person you want to be.
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