Relationship Issues Therapists in Oakland, CA

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Maryam Ashraf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94609
I also specialize in relationship/family dynamics.
Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, identity, and difficult life transitions? Do you find yourself feeling stuck and can’t seem to focus or move forward? There are many ways to get unstuck, and this is the work I love to do to help you heal, grow and live a more fulfilling life. I use an integrative approach including attachment-based work, DBT, CBT, IFS, and mindfulness, bringing in each as needed. Above all, I strive to hold space and empathy for your life experience.
I also specialize in relationship/family dynamics.
Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, identity, and difficult life transitions? Do you find yourself feeling stuck and can’t seem to focus or move forward? There are many ways to get unstuck, and this is the work I love to do to help you heal, grow and live a more fulfilling life. I use an integrative approach including attachment-based work, DBT, CBT, IFS, and mindfulness, bringing in each as needed. Above all, I strive to hold space and empathy for your life experience.
(415) 702-1634 View (415) 702-1634
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Oriane Rosenthal
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, CYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94608  (Online Only)
My therapeutic intention is to cultivate a safe and supportive space for clients to connect with themselves and express their deepest truths in order to foster personal growth, healing, and self awareness. Together, we will sort through difficult emotions, major life changes, past trauma, negative belief patterns, work stress, relationship challenges, grief and loss, and any other issue that is leaving you feeling stuck, distressed, or not like yourself. We will explore the roots of what is going on, implement tools to promote balance and resilience, process unresolved trauma, and learn how to be more loving to yourself and others.
My therapeutic intention is to cultivate a safe and supportive space for clients to connect with themselves and express their deepest truths in order to foster personal growth, healing, and self awareness. Together, we will sort through difficult emotions, major life changes, past trauma, negative belief patterns, work stress, relationship challenges, grief and loss, and any other issue that is leaving you feeling stuck, distressed, or not like yourself. We will explore the roots of what is going on, implement tools to promote balance and resilience, process unresolved trauma, and learn how to be more loving to yourself and others.
(510) 544-6659 View (510) 544-6659
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Carolina Bacchi
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94618
I work towards developing a relationship with you where you can feel safe to express your feelings, talk about your concerns and think creatively about old patterns and past worries that may be holding you back from living life more fully. I strive to create a therapeutic environment where you will gain more awareness and learn to live in a creative and playful manner while developing the capacity to know and realistically meet your own needs. You will find me to be warm, interested, creative, and curious therapist.
I work towards developing a relationship with you where you can feel safe to express your feelings, talk about your concerns and think creatively about old patterns and past worries that may be holding you back from living life more fully. I strive to create a therapeutic environment where you will gain more awareness and learn to live in a creative and playful manner while developing the capacity to know and realistically meet your own needs. You will find me to be warm, interested, creative, and curious therapist.
(510) 771-7926 View (510) 771-7926
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Breckney G Shaw
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94619
Through a good therapeutic relationship healing is possible.
Someone once said an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In today's world, many people struggle with managing disappointing interpersonal relationships. Others struggle to cope with anger, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Through a good therapeutic relationship healing is possible.
Someone once said an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In today's world, many people struggle with managing disappointing interpersonal relationships. Others struggle to cope with anger, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
(510) 726-6958 View (510) 726-6958
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Lucy Fine
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, RN, CPC, CEFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94618
The extent to which you feel safe enough to relax and be seen for who you truly are is a telltale sign of healthy relationship.
Are you asking, How can I find love? or, What is missing in my relationships? Are you stuck in complaining and blaming, or avoiding and withholding? Are you noticing your relationship struggles make you feel lonelier rather than more open to each other? I provide an environment of safety where you may explore how you are stuck and how your persistent conflicts spoil your potential for intimacy. Tracking the repetitive patterns of communication, and the stories which confirm your most negative beliefs, I will strengthen your awareness to the influences that affect whether you keep repeating old patterns or open to real change.
The extent to which you feel safe enough to relax and be seen for who you truly are is a telltale sign of healthy relationship.
Are you asking, How can I find love? or, What is missing in my relationships? Are you stuck in complaining and blaming, or avoiding and withholding? Are you noticing your relationship struggles make you feel lonelier rather than more open to each other? I provide an environment of safety where you may explore how you are stuck and how your persistent conflicts spoil your potential for intimacy. Tracking the repetitive patterns of communication, and the stories which confirm your most negative beliefs, I will strengthen your awareness to the influences that affect whether you keep repeating old patterns or open to real change.
(415) 742-2927 View (415) 742-2927
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Emily Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94611  (Online Only)
I help people navigate issues around childhood trauma, gender and racial discrimination, and relationship crisis.
Starting therapy can be daunting. Perhaps you are in crisis and feeling overwhelmed. Or you have long meant to get help with an issue, but it feels hard to know where to start. I am skilled at helping people find the part of themselves that most urgently needs to be attended to.
I help people navigate issues around childhood trauma, gender and racial discrimination, and relationship crisis.
Starting therapy can be daunting. Perhaps you are in crisis and feeling overwhelmed. Or you have long meant to get help with an issue, but it feels hard to know where to start. I am skilled at helping people find the part of themselves that most urgently needs to be attended to.
(510) 878-4537 View (510) 878-4537
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Lori Mothersell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94610
I work with individuals, couples, and families to guide them to achieve more satisfying, meaningful relationships and social adjustment. I believe therapy is a collaborative, creative process to unveil hidden strengths and courage to motivate change and create new experiences in your life. Creating a therapeutic relationship that feels safe and trusting enough to take personal and emotional risks is important. Through an eclectic approach best suited for my client, I have had success treating a wide range of issues including: anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, past trauma, and grief/loss.
I work with individuals, couples, and families to guide them to achieve more satisfying, meaningful relationships and social adjustment. I believe therapy is a collaborative, creative process to unveil hidden strengths and courage to motivate change and create new experiences in your life. Creating a therapeutic relationship that feels safe and trusting enough to take personal and emotional risks is important. Through an eclectic approach best suited for my client, I have had success treating a wide range of issues including: anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, past trauma, and grief/loss.
(415) 689-9058 View (415) 689-9058
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Lynnea Molina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94605  (Online Only)
If you're seeking an opportunity for growth, deep and supported reflection and or undoing unwanted cycles, I invite you to embark on a wellness journey with me. In my practice I specialize in supporting Individuals, Couples and Teens facing life transitions, and the roadblocks associated with anxiety, depression and relationship challenges. We will use mindfulness, attachment strategies, cognitive and other relational centered interventions. As a mixed-race practitioner, I aim to guide you towards becoming your best self while honoring your heritage, diversity and unique needs within the therapy space.
If you're seeking an opportunity for growth, deep and supported reflection and or undoing unwanted cycles, I invite you to embark on a wellness journey with me. In my practice I specialize in supporting Individuals, Couples and Teens facing life transitions, and the roadblocks associated with anxiety, depression and relationship challenges. We will use mindfulness, attachment strategies, cognitive and other relational centered interventions. As a mixed-race practitioner, I aim to guide you towards becoming your best self while honoring your heritage, diversity and unique needs within the therapy space.
(510) 662-0302 View (510) 662-0302
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Nick Wightman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94611
Deciding to start therapy is a sign of strength. I believe all people have a natural inclination toward growth and wholeness and sometimes things get in the way. Exploring these obstacles with compassion and courage can help you cultivate the most important relationship of your life -- your relationship with yourself. Whether your challenge is depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationships, addictions or career challenges, all you need to get started is the desire to change.
Deciding to start therapy is a sign of strength. I believe all people have a natural inclination toward growth and wholeness and sometimes things get in the way. Exploring these obstacles with compassion and courage can help you cultivate the most important relationship of your life -- your relationship with yourself. Whether your challenge is depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationships, addictions or career challenges, all you need to get started is the desire to change.
(510) 403-8480 View (510) 403-8480
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Erin B Harrell
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94611
I believe in the healing power of an authentic working relationship where you can feel safe to bring personal experiences and feelings.
Our society often moves fast, and it is easy to get caught up and not allow the time to address the thoughts and emotional reactions that may emerge with challenges and changing life circumstances. With over 10 years of experience serving individuals across the lifespan, I provide an affirmative space for individuals to explore areas in their life where they would like to see growth and change. I also value the opportunities to notice areas of life that feel fulfilling, to explore strengths and reflect on positives. My style is warm and thoughtful. and interactive.
I believe in the healing power of an authentic working relationship where you can feel safe to bring personal experiences and feelings.
Our society often moves fast, and it is easy to get caught up and not allow the time to address the thoughts and emotional reactions that may emerge with challenges and changing life circumstances. With over 10 years of experience serving individuals across the lifespan, I provide an affirmative space for individuals to explore areas in their life where they would like to see growth and change. I also value the opportunities to notice areas of life that feel fulfilling, to explore strengths and reflect on positives. My style is warm and thoughtful. and interactive.
(510) 400-4990 View (510) 400-4990
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Cari Kaufman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94610
My focus is on helping people to break free from painful, unwanted patterns in their lives, and to find greater confidence, connection, and joy. Couples work is a primary focus of my practice, and I work with couples at all stages of relationship. I help partners interrupt destructive fights, build effective communication skills, and create greater intimacy.
My focus is on helping people to break free from painful, unwanted patterns in their lives, and to find greater confidence, connection, and joy. Couples work is a primary focus of my practice, and I work with couples at all stages of relationship. I help partners interrupt destructive fights, build effective communication skills, and create greater intimacy.
(510) 201-5162 View (510) 201-5162
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Debby Liang
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94619  (Online Only)
Whether you’re seeking to deepen your understanding of yourself, or you're going through an especially challenging time, I celebrate you for taking the first step in seeking support. What might it be like to better understand how your past and your childhood shape your everyday life? I believe that in therapy we have the capacity to uncover, process, and heal from old wounds and improve how we relate to ourselves and our world. A respectful and trusting therapeutic relationship provides a safety and support that is unique from all other relationships in our lives. I can help you progress towards being the best version of yourself.
Whether you’re seeking to deepen your understanding of yourself, or you're going through an especially challenging time, I celebrate you for taking the first step in seeking support. What might it be like to better understand how your past and your childhood shape your everyday life? I believe that in therapy we have the capacity to uncover, process, and heal from old wounds and improve how we relate to ourselves and our world. A respectful and trusting therapeutic relationship provides a safety and support that is unique from all other relationships in our lives. I can help you progress towards being the best version of yourself.
(510) 913-9653 View (510) 913-9653
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Daishea Poole
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94609
I specialize in anxiety and depression due to challenges related to relationship difficulties, life transition, existential crises, and/or identity issues.
Are anxiety and stress keeping you from living your life to your fullest potential? Are you feeling stress weighing on you internally or causing you to feel exhausted and hopeless? Together we will explore ways to grow, further develop self-acceptance and unearth traumatic experiences and daily stressors that are hindering you from achieving this potential. I will be available to provide an unbiased listening ear and warm spirit as you reimagine the life you want for yourself. In this safe and accepting environment, we will develop an action plan to better manage your unique symptoms and your life.
I specialize in anxiety and depression due to challenges related to relationship difficulties, life transition, existential crises, and/or identity issues.
Are anxiety and stress keeping you from living your life to your fullest potential? Are you feeling stress weighing on you internally or causing you to feel exhausted and hopeless? Together we will explore ways to grow, further develop self-acceptance and unearth traumatic experiences and daily stressors that are hindering you from achieving this potential. I will be available to provide an unbiased listening ear and warm spirit as you reimagine the life you want for yourself. In this safe and accepting environment, we will develop an action plan to better manage your unique symptoms and your life.
(415) 534-3894 View (415) 534-3894
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Merideth Bowen Shamszad
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94602
If you find yourself seeking new ways to be in relationship to your life, yourself and others, the sensitive and attuned psychotherapy I provide can help. Using inquiry, dialogue, guided imagery, Enneagram explorations and the arts, we can work together to explore and untangle your distress and illuminate the creative solutions that lie within you.
If you find yourself seeking new ways to be in relationship to your life, yourself and others, the sensitive and attuned psychotherapy I provide can help. Using inquiry, dialogue, guided imagery, Enneagram explorations and the arts, we can work together to explore and untangle your distress and illuminate the creative solutions that lie within you.
(510) 878-3048 View (510) 878-3048
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Miranda Hoffman Jung
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94610
Do you feel disconnected from yourself or others? I can help you understand and move through experiences of depression, anxiety, relationship difficulty, and parenting difficulty.
I believe my job is to create a sense of safety in which we can think about the things you might have trouble thinking about. There may be parts of your history that are difficult and frightening to contemplate on your own. Together, we can help you begin to understand yourself, trust yourself, soften toward yourself, validate what is true for you, and eventually accept all the parts of you. I’ll want to understand your current difficulties in the context of your personal and family history, and will listen with curiosity and warmth to understand the way in which your history may be affecting your current situation.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself or others? I can help you understand and move through experiences of depression, anxiety, relationship difficulty, and parenting difficulty.
I believe my job is to create a sense of safety in which we can think about the things you might have trouble thinking about. There may be parts of your history that are difficult and frightening to contemplate on your own. Together, we can help you begin to understand yourself, trust yourself, soften toward yourself, validate what is true for you, and eventually accept all the parts of you. I’ll want to understand your current difficulties in the context of your personal and family history, and will listen with curiosity and warmth to understand the way in which your history may be affecting your current situation.
(510) 491-0981 View (510) 491-0981
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Connie C Linas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94609
I frequently provide relationship counseling for people who are co-parenting with others, people in non-monogamous or polyamorous relationships or those considering open relationships.
Do you need relief from anxiety or depression? Are you and your partner fighting and trying to move forward together? I often help people who are exactly where you are. A collaborative, focused relationship with a caring professional can be a life-changing experience. I have a goal oriented and interactive style, and my goal is always to help you move forward - at your own pace - with ease and acceptance. Check out my website and call for a phone consultation to see if I'd be a good fit for you.
I frequently provide relationship counseling for people who are co-parenting with others, people in non-monogamous or polyamorous relationships or those considering open relationships.
Do you need relief from anxiety or depression? Are you and your partner fighting and trying to move forward together? I often help people who are exactly where you are. A collaborative, focused relationship with a caring professional can be a life-changing experience. I have a goal oriented and interactive style, and my goal is always to help you move forward - at your own pace - with ease and acceptance. Check out my website and call for a phone consultation to see if I'd be a good fit for you.
(510) 338-6655 View (510) 338-6655
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Pali Khalsa, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94618
At the core of our well-being are the relationships we hold. I specialize in supporting individuals with issues that impact how we relate to others and ourselves including anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, self-judgment, OCD, and various relationship issues. Additionally, I have expertise in helping those who want to take a non-diet approach to recovery from bulimia, binge eating disorders, and compulsive/emotional eating concerns. In general, I work well with individuals who feel stuck and are ready to move in a new direction.
At the core of our well-being are the relationships we hold. I specialize in supporting individuals with issues that impact how we relate to others and ourselves including anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, self-judgment, OCD, and various relationship issues. Additionally, I have expertise in helping those who want to take a non-diet approach to recovery from bulimia, binge eating disorders, and compulsive/emotional eating concerns. In general, I work well with individuals who feel stuck and are ready to move in a new direction.
(415) 877-6199 View (415) 877-6199
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Kila Carrier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94612  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life transitions, particularly those related to anxiety, trauma, divorce, and navigating co-parenting can be difficult. Maybe you don’t currently have the coping skills to manage what can be a trying and traumatizing time. Challenges like navigating young adulthood, managing anxiety, maintaining a healthy relationship, or choosing to end a relationship can be difficult and riddled with uncertainty. I can personally recall how helpful and reassuring it was to have someone in my life help me by providing direct feedback and compassionate support as I navigated these challenges.
Life transitions, particularly those related to anxiety, trauma, divorce, and navigating co-parenting can be difficult. Maybe you don’t currently have the coping skills to manage what can be a trying and traumatizing time. Challenges like navigating young adulthood, managing anxiety, maintaining a healthy relationship, or choosing to end a relationship can be difficult and riddled with uncertainty. I can personally recall how helpful and reassuring it was to have someone in my life help me by providing direct feedback and compassionate support as I navigated these challenges.
(341) 888-7852 x100 View (341) 888-7852 x100
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Alexandra Park
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94609
Whether in individual therapy or couples/family therapy, we'll identify root causes of anxiety, depression, trauma, & relationship issues and develop healthier communication.
Are you experiencing relationship issues with your partner or family members? I’m passionate about helping people have healthier relationships within themselves and with others. I work with couples and families who are stuck in conflict, seeking better communication, healing from past wounds, bridging cultural gaps, or adjusting to life transitions. I also provide individual therapy to support those affected by relational issues. We can work on managing anxiety, processing trauma, overcoming people-pleasing habits, improving emotional regulation, working through codependency, and embarking on a journey of healing and well-being.
Whether in individual therapy or couples/family therapy, we'll identify root causes of anxiety, depression, trauma, & relationship issues and develop healthier communication.
Are you experiencing relationship issues with your partner or family members? I’m passionate about helping people have healthier relationships within themselves and with others. I work with couples and families who are stuck in conflict, seeking better communication, healing from past wounds, bridging cultural gaps, or adjusting to life transitions. I also provide individual therapy to support those affected by relational issues. We can work on managing anxiety, processing trauma, overcoming people-pleasing habits, improving emotional regulation, working through codependency, and embarking on a journey of healing and well-being.
(415) 301-4768 View (415) 301-4768
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Carrie E Gray
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94618
In an atmosphere of acceptance, understanding and clarity, I am here to support your relationship with yourself. Using tools such as mindfulness, insight, somatic and narrative approaches, I create a space where the many parts of you are welcome. Goal setting is a collaborative process and therapy can be long or short term depending on your needs. I deeply support the listening process, as well as the interplay between individual needs and relationship needs. I have a particular orientation towards meaning and purpose, and I draw from your values as a means of integrating both difficult and inspiring experiences.
In an atmosphere of acceptance, understanding and clarity, I am here to support your relationship with yourself. Using tools such as mindfulness, insight, somatic and narrative approaches, I create a space where the many parts of you are welcome. Goal setting is a collaborative process and therapy can be long or short term depending on your needs. I deeply support the listening process, as well as the interplay between individual needs and relationship needs. I have a particular orientation towards meaning and purpose, and I draw from your values as a means of integrating both difficult and inspiring experiences.
(510) 343-7651 View (510) 343-7651
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