Somatic Therapists in Oakland, CA
Farrah Dalal, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94601 (Online Only)
I offer somatic work through feeling into the body, building acknowledgement and acceptance of what is, and learning to approach yourself with compassion and understanding.
Finding a deeper connection to self, others, and life events is part of the work we will do together. Coming into an awareness of your own thoughts and developing compassionate understanding of yourself fosters a loving kindness practice that can go with you into any situation. It also will help you create ease in your body and mind that begins to put a pause on past or future thinking. And as we begin to learn how to drop into the present moment with what is we begin to bring the wonderment of life back into our realty.
I offer somatic work through feeling into the body, building acknowledgement and acceptance of what is, and learning to approach yourself with compassion and understanding.
Finding a deeper connection to self, others, and life events is part of the work we will do together. Coming into an awareness of your own thoughts and developing compassionate understanding of yourself fosters a loving kindness practice that can go with you into any situation. It also will help you create ease in your body and mind that begins to put a pause on past or future thinking. And as we begin to learn how to drop into the present moment with what is we begin to bring the wonderment of life back into our realty.
I offer embodied, somatic, and creative approaches in sessions, attuning to what works for you and what's needed in the moment.
We are wired to connect, but sometimes our ways of connecting feel counterproductive, even painful. I specialize in couples therapy, relationship therapy and trauma therapy. I support clients who are looking to heal their relationships, past or present. This can be healing themselves from trauma, finding ease and satisfaction in current relationships, or to explore new ways of being in relationship. I offer a trauma-informed approach to work with individuals, families and couples, to help them explore patterns that don't work, to process loss and grief, and to find authentic connection.
I offer embodied, somatic, and creative approaches in sessions, attuning to what works for you and what's needed in the moment.
We are wired to connect, but sometimes our ways of connecting feel counterproductive, even painful. I specialize in couples therapy, relationship therapy and trauma therapy. I support clients who are looking to heal their relationships, past or present. This can be healing themselves from trauma, finding ease and satisfaction in current relationships, or to explore new ways of being in relationship. I offer a trauma-informed approach to work with individuals, families and couples, to help them explore patterns that don't work, to process loss and grief, and to find authentic connection.
If you’re experiencing anxiety or trauma, I can help. Trauma, particularly from early childhood can have a deep impact on your self-esteem, relationships and functioning. You may struggle with perfectionism, people pleasing or codependency. Your nervous system may be dsyregulated which can lead to feeling flooded with emotions and or exhausted. This can lead to adaptions which may have serious consequences. Some interventions I use with clients include EMDR, Internal Family Systems, somatic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy. Which interventions are based on your preferences and fit.
If you’re experiencing anxiety or trauma, I can help. Trauma, particularly from early childhood can have a deep impact on your self-esteem, relationships and functioning. You may struggle with perfectionism, people pleasing or codependency. Your nervous system may be dsyregulated which can lead to feeling flooded with emotions and or exhausted. This can lead to adaptions which may have serious consequences. Some interventions I use with clients include EMDR, Internal Family Systems, somatic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy. Which interventions are based on your preferences and fit.
I've got a lot of tools available to me, depending on what you need, including EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, and Sand Tray Therapy.
You might be asking yourself “Why do I keep repeating the same patterns in my relationships, my career, and my life?” In my 17 years of practice, I have helped hundreds of people clear the roadblocks to living more authentic, healthy lives. My ability to guide people on this path comes from two decades of deep self-work because I can only take someone to places I’ve gone myself. If you feel ready to take a closer look at the parts of you that have been silently running your life from the backseat, I'll meet you there to help you take the first step toward the life you've always imagined.
I've got a lot of tools available to me, depending on what you need, including EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, and Sand Tray Therapy.
You might be asking yourself “Why do I keep repeating the same patterns in my relationships, my career, and my life?” In my 17 years of practice, I have helped hundreds of people clear the roadblocks to living more authentic, healthy lives. My ability to guide people on this path comes from two decades of deep self-work because I can only take someone to places I’ve gone myself. If you feel ready to take a closer look at the parts of you that have been silently running your life from the backseat, I'll meet you there to help you take the first step toward the life you've always imagined.
Naomi Kimmelman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94602 (Online Only)
I am experienced in a range of therapeutic approaches from traditional evidenced based therapy, to the edges of the field including use of expressive arts, somatic mindfulness, shamanic/spiritual work, dream work, and nature based therapy.
I specialize in supporting folks to work through anxiety, depression, processing grief, loss and change including coping with life transitions, illness, injury, caregiving, and the experience of Alzheimer’s disease. If you need help navigating decisions about your life and relationships, changing unhealthy patterns, want to heal from trauma, explore your identity, work on self esteem, expand your spiritual or creative life, I may be the therapist for you. I offer support in coming into greater clarity, connection, self assuredness, ease and peace about the past, where you are now, and who you hope to be as your future self.
I am experienced in a range of therapeutic approaches from traditional evidenced based therapy, to the edges of the field including use of expressive arts, somatic mindfulness, shamanic/spiritual work, dream work, and nature based therapy.
I specialize in supporting folks to work through anxiety, depression, processing grief, loss and change including coping with life transitions, illness, injury, caregiving, and the experience of Alzheimer’s disease. If you need help navigating decisions about your life and relationships, changing unhealthy patterns, want to heal from trauma, explore your identity, work on self esteem, expand your spiritual or creative life, I may be the therapist for you. I offer support in coming into greater clarity, connection, self assuredness, ease and peace about the past, where you are now, and who you hope to be as your future self.
McKenzie Charles Strong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94605 (Online Only)
My therapeutic style is eclectic and informed by trauma focused, somatic practices, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Brainspotting (BSP), and Ego States/Partswork.
Therapy is a powerful decision to begin the work towards realizing a more whole and fulfilling life. What past events have shaped you and how you experience the world? What patterns or blockages keep you stuck in survival mode and unable to fully thrive? What limiting beliefs continue to impact your relationship with yourself and others? I am a licensed clinical therapist practicing in Los Angeles within a relational, holistic, and person-centered framework. I have 12 years of experience working with those who live with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, or need support in navigating everyday challenges and life transitions.
My therapeutic style is eclectic and informed by trauma focused, somatic practices, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Brainspotting (BSP), and Ego States/Partswork.
Therapy is a powerful decision to begin the work towards realizing a more whole and fulfilling life. What past events have shaped you and how you experience the world? What patterns or blockages keep you stuck in survival mode and unable to fully thrive? What limiting beliefs continue to impact your relationship with yourself and others? I am a licensed clinical therapist practicing in Los Angeles within a relational, holistic, and person-centered framework. I have 12 years of experience working with those who live with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, or need support in navigating everyday challenges and life transitions.
If you’ve found yourself here, perhaps you're searching for clarity, understanding, movement from stuckness, or for another way to hold big feelings. Feeling uncertain in an uncertain world makes so much sense. I am here to help you reconnect with the inner wisdom that can assist you in living a life that feels aligned with your truest self. I offer an integrative therapeutic approach that meets you where you're at drawing from modalities like IFS/parts work, EMDR, somatic, eco, transpersonal, and more. My practice is intersectional, trauma-informed, evidence-based, and centered on what feels most supportive to you.
If you’ve found yourself here, perhaps you're searching for clarity, understanding, movement from stuckness, or for another way to hold big feelings. Feeling uncertain in an uncertain world makes so much sense. I am here to help you reconnect with the inner wisdom that can assist you in living a life that feels aligned with your truest self. I offer an integrative therapeutic approach that meets you where you're at drawing from modalities like IFS/parts work, EMDR, somatic, eco, transpersonal, and more. My practice is intersectional, trauma-informed, evidence-based, and centered on what feels most supportive to you.
I practice somatic psychotherapy that is relational, attachment focused and informed by interpersonal neurobiology.
I utilize an integrated approach that considers body, mind, emotions, and spirit. This approach involves embarking on a journey with you in which I bring my entire presence to hold you with deep care, non-judgment, and a playful sense of humor. As you share your experiences with me, I will wholeheartedly attune to you with both my inner knowing and acquired knowledge and skills. I draw from decades of study of diverse therapeutic modalities, eastern wisdom traditions, nature, and personal life experience. I honor your unique strengths and capabilities and recognize that we are all at various points in the process of evolving.
I practice somatic psychotherapy that is relational, attachment focused and informed by interpersonal neurobiology.
I utilize an integrated approach that considers body, mind, emotions, and spirit. This approach involves embarking on a journey with you in which I bring my entire presence to hold you with deep care, non-judgment, and a playful sense of humor. As you share your experiences with me, I will wholeheartedly attune to you with both my inner knowing and acquired knowledge and skills. I draw from decades of study of diverse therapeutic modalities, eastern wisdom traditions, nature, and personal life experience. I honor your unique strengths and capabilities and recognize that we are all at various points in the process of evolving.
Perhaps you are struggling with your partner right now, having the same fight over and over again. Or longing for an intimate relationship and feeling frustrated in your search. Maybe you are struggling to find a greater sense of direction in life. I have extensive experience working with relationship issues, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and grief. My approach to therapy is to help people gain access to their truth and authenticity. Through a collaborative and active therapeutic relationship, I endeavor to help clients identify what they want in life and the barriers that may be standing in their way.
Perhaps you are struggling with your partner right now, having the same fight over and over again. Or longing for an intimate relationship and feeling frustrated in your search. Maybe you are struggling to find a greater sense of direction in life. I have extensive experience working with relationship issues, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and grief. My approach to therapy is to help people gain access to their truth and authenticity. Through a collaborative and active therapeutic relationship, I endeavor to help clients identify what they want in life and the barriers that may be standing in their way.
Jennie Bertone
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94618
Waitlist for new clients
I have been exploring the body-mind connection as a dedicated mindfulness-practitioner and meditator for over a decade. I believe that each individual holds great capacity for healing and growth. My job is to help you uncover those resources that allow each of us to live more fully and authentically. My work is informed by many somatically-oriented modalities: Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Hakomi, Richard Schwartz's Internal Family Systems, as well as the most current research in attachment, neurobiology, and trauma. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Therapist and certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist (MFT 122930).
I have been exploring the body-mind connection as a dedicated mindfulness-practitioner and meditator for over a decade. I believe that each individual holds great capacity for healing and growth. My job is to help you uncover those resources that allow each of us to live more fully and authentically. My work is informed by many somatically-oriented modalities: Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Hakomi, Richard Schwartz's Internal Family Systems, as well as the most current research in attachment, neurobiology, and trauma. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Therapist and certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist (MFT 122930).
Hello and welcome! My ideal clients are those interested in a more holistic approach, have an openness to alternative practices, and are in touch with their sensitivities. I gravitate towards those rebellious at heart and because of my various life and work experiences hold a soft spot for underserved and vulnerable communities. Some of those groups include immigrant families, families impacted by incarceration, and those included in the LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and Spanish speaking communities. I am great a support for those looking to learn more tools in managing anxiety, depression, OCD, or healing from trauma.
Hello and welcome! My ideal clients are those interested in a more holistic approach, have an openness to alternative practices, and are in touch with their sensitivities. I gravitate towards those rebellious at heart and because of my various life and work experiences hold a soft spot for underserved and vulnerable communities. Some of those groups include immigrant families, families impacted by incarceration, and those included in the LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and Spanish speaking communities. I am great a support for those looking to learn more tools in managing anxiety, depression, OCD, or healing from trauma.
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Are you an Asian woman feeling disconnected or overwhelmed by your relationships? Feeling lost in their complexities? You're not alone. As an Asian woman, I understand your unique pressures and expectations. I am a first-generation Korean-American counselor educator. I teach counseling theories and interventions to master's students and also serve as a program specialist supporting AAPI communities. My personal journey, described in my book "The Child Behind the Bushes," spans three generations and continents and has shaped my compassionate approach to healing.
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Jonathan Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94602 (Online Only)
You’ve needed changes but for too long, your efforts get complicated by self-sabotage and triggered reactions. When triggered, you prefer to isolate and withdraw so you don’t need to worry more about straining your relationships. You’ve had to be self-reliant for so long that you can’t imagine asking for what you need without feeling selfish or worrying about burdening others. Much of your attention is preoccupied with anticipating harm or preventing social rejection. You know that you’re self-aware and knowledgeable about your struggles. But you don’t know how to implement the steps towards actual deep, lasting healing and change.
You’ve needed changes but for too long, your efforts get complicated by self-sabotage and triggered reactions. When triggered, you prefer to isolate and withdraw so you don’t need to worry more about straining your relationships. You’ve had to be self-reliant for so long that you can’t imagine asking for what you need without feeling selfish or worrying about burdening others. Much of your attention is preoccupied with anticipating harm or preventing social rejection. You know that you’re self-aware and knowledgeable about your struggles. But you don’t know how to implement the steps towards actual deep, lasting healing and change.
Life events and situations can leave us feeling depressed, misunderstood and unmotivated to move forward. Are you struggling with self-doubt or shame? Feeling unsatisfied with how you are living your life? Beliefs about our past, traumas, and unskillful coping skills can slow down our healing process and keep us from being our best self. In our work together, I support your process to unlock patterns and beliefs that leave you feeling stuck.
Life events and situations can leave us feeling depressed, misunderstood and unmotivated to move forward. Are you struggling with self-doubt or shame? Feeling unsatisfied with how you are living your life? Beliefs about our past, traumas, and unskillful coping skills can slow down our healing process and keep us from being our best self. In our work together, I support your process to unlock patterns and beliefs that leave you feeling stuck.
Ryan Buchholz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94603 (Online Only)
Clients I work with tend to have experienced developmental trauma that interferes with their relationships to themselves, partners and family members; have taken on shame, blame, guilt or distorted thinking/gaslighting from their family systems often throughout generations; and therefore likely experience issues around trust, intimacy, vulnerability and self love. I am committed to helping my clients to gain more peace and safety within their personal bodies, their homes, their relations and their family systems so they can experience more choice, empowerment and joy in their lives.
Clients I work with tend to have experienced developmental trauma that interferes with their relationships to themselves, partners and family members; have taken on shame, blame, guilt or distorted thinking/gaslighting from their family systems often throughout generations; and therefore likely experience issues around trust, intimacy, vulnerability and self love. I am committed to helping my clients to gain more peace and safety within their personal bodies, their homes, their relations and their family systems so they can experience more choice, empowerment and joy in their lives.
Dr. Lucina Miranda- Young Adult Specialist
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94611 (Online Only)
I specialize in a various therapy practices with a collaborative approach for young adults and adolescents (aged 16 - 30) who want to understand and change feelings of anxiety, depression, self criticism, and relationship difficulties. My aim is to listen to your concerns and support you as a whole and authentic person.
I specialize in a various therapy practices with a collaborative approach for young adults and adolescents (aged 16 - 30) who want to understand and change feelings of anxiety, depression, self criticism, and relationship difficulties. My aim is to listen to your concerns and support you as a whole and authentic person.
Ramilya Braithwaite
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94605 (Online Only)
The transitioning process from insight to endurance, and to action is supported by daily courage, perseverance, curiosity, resilience, and a community of like-minded individuals. When tendered with love, care, attention, nurture, and patience, the time spent on the path of self-inquiry yields its marvelous and magical fruits of maturity, wisdom, creativity, joy, desire, courage, passion, ease, freedom, love, compassion, mindfulness, connection, community, and acceptance.
The transitioning process from insight to endurance, and to action is supported by daily courage, perseverance, curiosity, resilience, and a community of like-minded individuals. When tendered with love, care, attention, nurture, and patience, the time spent on the path of self-inquiry yields its marvelous and magical fruits of maturity, wisdom, creativity, joy, desire, courage, passion, ease, freedom, love, compassion, mindfulness, connection, community, and acceptance.
Kat Marie Yoas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94611 (Online Only)
Have you been feeling stuck? Having difficulties making changes, or knowing what to do? Are you navigating a sense that something is off? I can help. My clients say I'm easy to talk with because I'm present, compassionate, and am real with them. I listen actively and reflect honestly, engaging in creative, authentic, and occasionally humorous ways. I share tools to help you change the patterns in your life that make you feel stuck. In my strengths-based, trauma-informed, creative and client-centered approach, you will find your way back to yourself: your unique voice, movement, vision, and your way of loving and being loved.
Have you been feeling stuck? Having difficulties making changes, or knowing what to do? Are you navigating a sense that something is off? I can help. My clients say I'm easy to talk with because I'm present, compassionate, and am real with them. I listen actively and reflect honestly, engaging in creative, authentic, and occasionally humorous ways. I share tools to help you change the patterns in your life that make you feel stuck. In my strengths-based, trauma-informed, creative and client-centered approach, you will find your way back to yourself: your unique voice, movement, vision, and your way of loving and being loved.
Experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma can be hard to navigate on one’s own. Through the use of integrative modalities, my goal is to help you find your way so that you can manage symptoms, feel your best, discover who you truly are, and move forward in the direction of your dreams whereby your past no longer holds you back. Using warmth and compassion, I also aim to provide trauma-informed care to discuss your struggles without judgment and safely process unresolved trauma and feelings.
Experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma can be hard to navigate on one’s own. Through the use of integrative modalities, my goal is to help you find your way so that you can manage symptoms, feel your best, discover who you truly are, and move forward in the direction of your dreams whereby your past no longer holds you back. Using warmth and compassion, I also aim to provide trauma-informed care to discuss your struggles without judgment and safely process unresolved trauma and feelings.
Sometimes life feels overwhelming! Are you going through a loss or life transition?Are you a parent trying to support your child/teen as they face their own challenges? Are you trying to make sense of life experiences and how they have impacted you? Are you wanting to figure out what it is you need to feel more fulfilled and create change? Sometimes we need a safe space that empowers and encourages us to explore what works and doesn’t work as we navigate daily life. Friends and family aren’t always able to provide this- but finding someone we feel comfortable opening up to can also seem overwhelming.
Sometimes life feels overwhelming! Are you going through a loss or life transition?Are you a parent trying to support your child/teen as they face their own challenges? Are you trying to make sense of life experiences and how they have impacted you? Are you wanting to figure out what it is you need to feel more fulfilled and create change? Sometimes we need a safe space that empowers and encourages us to explore what works and doesn’t work as we navigate daily life. Friends and family aren’t always able to provide this- but finding someone we feel comfortable opening up to can also seem overwhelming.
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