Trauma Focused Therapists in Oakland, CA
Everyone can find life's challenges too difficult at times, but if you continually feel overburdened or struggle with negative patterns you've been unable to change on your own, I can be helpful. As a psychoanalyst with over twenty years of clinical experience, I specialize in helping people work through problems that have consistently held them back from fulfilling their goals. Patients often see me who are disappointed with important aspects of their life.Whether you've experienced a temporary setback, or suffer with a more chronic issue, a deeper inquiry into the problem can make all the difference.
Everyone can find life's challenges too difficult at times, but if you continually feel overburdened or struggle with negative patterns you've been unable to change on your own, I can be helpful. As a psychoanalyst with over twenty years of clinical experience, I specialize in helping people work through problems that have consistently held them back from fulfilling their goals. Patients often see me who are disappointed with important aspects of their life.Whether you've experienced a temporary setback, or suffer with a more chronic issue, a deeper inquiry into the problem can make all the difference.
Sara Ouimette Grief Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94611
You're here because you want more from life after loss and/or disappointment. Perhaps you've accomplished all you hoped for, and still feel incomplete. Or maybe nothing went as planned, and you're grappling with the loss of the life you so wanted for yourself. I work with high achievers and creatives who are used to making things happen for themselves, yet feel a general lack of joy and satisfaction (especially after achieving their goals or having arrived in mid-life). You might be asking yourself if this is all there is. I'm so glad you're here, because there absolutely is more if you're willing to go within to find it.
You're here because you want more from life after loss and/or disappointment. Perhaps you've accomplished all you hoped for, and still feel incomplete. Or maybe nothing went as planned, and you're grappling with the loss of the life you so wanted for yourself. I work with high achievers and creatives who are used to making things happen for themselves, yet feel a general lack of joy and satisfaction (especially after achieving their goals or having arrived in mid-life). You might be asking yourself if this is all there is. I'm so glad you're here, because there absolutely is more if you're willing to go within to find it.
I am a psychologist for sport, health, and life. I have spent 15 years studying, writing, teaching, and coaching people on how to perform at their best. I have worked with world-class performers from the arenas of sports, business, healthcare, and the United States Army. I have special expertise in Performance Psychology and train clients on how to strengthen the mental and emotional skills that underlie human performance excellence and sustainable resilience. I am a subject matter expert in the field of self-regulation techniques that promote optimism, resilience, alertness, and composure in high-pressure situations.
I am a psychologist for sport, health, and life. I have spent 15 years studying, writing, teaching, and coaching people on how to perform at their best. I have worked with world-class performers from the arenas of sports, business, healthcare, and the United States Army. I have special expertise in Performance Psychology and train clients on how to strengthen the mental and emotional skills that underlie human performance excellence and sustainable resilience. I am a subject matter expert in the field of self-regulation techniques that promote optimism, resilience, alertness, and composure in high-pressure situations.
I am a licensed psychologist with specialized training and experience in child, adolescent and family therapy. I work with people of all ages and life stages dealing with the high-pressures of life that can affect relationships or leave you feeling stuck or unhappy. I love the collaborative work of therapy and will work hard to help you identify changes that can be made to positively impact your relationships, career and self. Together, we can puzzle things out together, break down your goals into manageable steps and build a more fulfilling life. Sometimes, you need someone to help you get started and guide you to stay on course.
I am a licensed psychologist with specialized training and experience in child, adolescent and family therapy. I work with people of all ages and life stages dealing with the high-pressures of life that can affect relationships or leave you feeling stuck or unhappy. I love the collaborative work of therapy and will work hard to help you identify changes that can be made to positively impact your relationships, career and self. Together, we can puzzle things out together, break down your goals into manageable steps and build a more fulfilling life. Sometimes, you need someone to help you get started and guide you to stay on course.
I am here to be present with you as you explore and process how the vast injustices in the world may be affecting your internal states. Together we can examine the question: Is there something “wrong” with me as an individual, or do we live in an inequitable society that causes emotional and often generational trauma? Our trauma can lead to behaviors that do not ultimately serve us or align with our core values—but there is room to heal. Your ancestral roots, intersecting identities, and cultural practices are an honor for me to make space for in our work together.
I am here to be present with you as you explore and process how the vast injustices in the world may be affecting your internal states. Together we can examine the question: Is there something “wrong” with me as an individual, or do we live in an inequitable society that causes emotional and often generational trauma? Our trauma can lead to behaviors that do not ultimately serve us or align with our core values—but there is room to heal. Your ancestral roots, intersecting identities, and cultural practices are an honor for me to make space for in our work together.
Quetzal Francois
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94609
I believe that inside each of our struggles there is a choice and it's from this place that we can reconnect to and reclaim our inherent wisdom and power. My intention in our work together is to help shed light on the path to help guide you home to yourself
I believe that inside each of our struggles there is a choice and it's from this place that we can reconnect to and reclaim our inherent wisdom and power. My intention in our work together is to help shed light on the path to help guide you home to yourself
My clients are people who have difficulty understanding and articulating their emotional self. Through the use of Somatic and Relational Therapy, my clients can gain a better knowledge of themselves, and heal from past trauma. The goal of this work is to form a healthier relationship to the self, and to reduce the volume of the inner critic. I am practicing through the auspices of Grateful Heart Holistic Therapy Center, a nonprofit organization providing affordable psychotherapy to children, teens, adults, couples, families and groups throughout San Francisco, the East Bay and Contra Costa County.
My clients are people who have difficulty understanding and articulating their emotional self. Through the use of Somatic and Relational Therapy, my clients can gain a better knowledge of themselves, and heal from past trauma. The goal of this work is to form a healthier relationship to the self, and to reduce the volume of the inner critic. I am practicing through the auspices of Grateful Heart Holistic Therapy Center, a nonprofit organization providing affordable psychotherapy to children, teens, adults, couples, families and groups throughout San Francisco, the East Bay and Contra Costa County.
People are often hesitant to try therapy because they feel it won't work or believe they should be able to handle difficult things on their own. If you're willing to try personal trainers, babysitters, house cleaners, and other services to better your life, doesn't your emotional happiness or the happiness of your family deserve the same focus? I believe that it absolutely does.
People are often hesitant to try therapy because they feel it won't work or believe they should be able to handle difficult things on their own. If you're willing to try personal trainers, babysitters, house cleaners, and other services to better your life, doesn't your emotional happiness or the happiness of your family deserve the same focus? I believe that it absolutely does.
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.
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.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Kenichi Takahashi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94609 (Online Only)
An emotionally hurt powerless adult sets out on a journey to reunify with one’s separated small hurt inner child who has got lost and stuck somewhere and looking for a savor. The adult stumbled wherever one went. However, the one will find the separated inner child and walk together toward a bright future. This integration gradually occurs if you work on psyche, mind and body via alternative therapeutic methods such as EMDR, Somatic Experiencing and energy work. If you are looking for changing yourself within, I am here to support you to meet a new self.
An emotionally hurt powerless adult sets out on a journey to reunify with one’s separated small hurt inner child who has got lost and stuck somewhere and looking for a savor. The adult stumbled wherever one went. However, the one will find the separated inner child and walk together toward a bright future. This integration gradually occurs if you work on psyche, mind and body via alternative therapeutic methods such as EMDR, Somatic Experiencing and energy work. If you are looking for changing yourself within, I am here to support you to meet a new self.
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I welcome you to journey inward with the support of another person by your side. In our work together, I hope to make space for all parts of your experience to come forward, especially ones that have seemed unacceptable or unwelcome in society. My approach to psychotherapy is holistic. It is descriptive rather than prescriptive, and focused on the whole person and their environment.
I welcome you to journey inward with the support of another person by your side. In our work together, I hope to make space for all parts of your experience to come forward, especially ones that have seemed unacceptable or unwelcome in society. My approach to psychotherapy is holistic. It is descriptive rather than prescriptive, and focused on the whole person and their environment.
I am a Black same gender loving woman who expresses as masculine-of-center. I provide space for BIPOC women to recognize, build and maintain self-acceptance and a positive self image. Women who present as masculine of center often feel undervalued and unseen for the fullness of their multifaceted fierceness. My goal is to provide an atmosphere of validation for all women, through the reclamation of inner power thwarted by the weariness of micro-aggressions from society’s devaluation. I am committed to transform issues of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, and historical and familial trauma into the manifestation of joy.
I am a Black same gender loving woman who expresses as masculine-of-center. I provide space for BIPOC women to recognize, build and maintain self-acceptance and a positive self image. Women who present as masculine of center often feel undervalued and unseen for the fullness of their multifaceted fierceness. My goal is to provide an atmosphere of validation for all women, through the reclamation of inner power thwarted by the weariness of micro-aggressions from society’s devaluation. I am committed to transform issues of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, and historical and familial trauma into the manifestation of joy.
Anyone who is currently struggling with emotional pain and wanting to change, is my ideal client. I am here to guide you through a journey into your mind and heart, to help you face your greatest fears, and discover your unimaginable strength. Out of the ashes, rises the phoenix and out of a personal crisis, comes tremendous growth and healing. Whether you are dealing with mood swings, depression, anxiety, addiction, panic, trauma or relationship issues, I am here to help.
Anyone who is currently struggling with emotional pain and wanting to change, is my ideal client. I am here to guide you through a journey into your mind and heart, to help you face your greatest fears, and discover your unimaginable strength. Out of the ashes, rises the phoenix and out of a personal crisis, comes tremendous growth and healing. Whether you are dealing with mood swings, depression, anxiety, addiction, panic, trauma or relationship issues, I am here to help.
Therapy is the process of coming to a deeper understanding of ourselves and how we approach the world while contained in the therapeutic relationship. I aim to create a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space to explore why patterns of thinking and interacting have become painful. In my experience, this process leads to improved relationships and communication, greater confidence and enjoyment in life, relief from feeling stuck, strengthened coping skills to manage life stressors, and progress towards one's inherent potential to thrive.
Therapy is the process of coming to a deeper understanding of ourselves and how we approach the world while contained in the therapeutic relationship. I aim to create a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space to explore why patterns of thinking and interacting have become painful. In my experience, this process leads to improved relationships and communication, greater confidence and enjoyment in life, relief from feeling stuck, strengthened coping skills to manage life stressors, and progress towards one's inherent potential to thrive.
Are you tired of feeling controlled by your emotions? Do you struggle to let people in, but when you do, feel overwhelmed by feelings of being judged or "too much"? Maybe you've tried therapy before but didn't get that transformational change you hoped for. I help anxious adults like you by using a modern approach. I combine EMDR therapy, IFS therapy & experiential practices that help you go deeper than just venting to heal at the root of your issues to create lasting change. I also offer EMDR Intensives for those who want to heal NOW and are looking for something faster than the traditional therapy model.
Are you tired of feeling controlled by your emotions? Do you struggle to let people in, but when you do, feel overwhelmed by feelings of being judged or "too much"? Maybe you've tried therapy before but didn't get that transformational change you hoped for. I help anxious adults like you by using a modern approach. I combine EMDR therapy, IFS therapy & experiential practices that help you go deeper than just venting to heal at the root of your issues to create lasting change. I also offer EMDR Intensives for those who want to heal NOW and are looking for something faster than the traditional therapy model.
Jillian K Settle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94610 (Online Only)
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.
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.
The care and support that allows each person to grow and thrive is unique. Whether you're hoping to reduce the impact of life’s stressors, heal from traumatic experiences, improve your sense of self-worth, or explore your relationship with drugs and alcohol, our work together will recognize your individuality and be driven by your goals. I focus on building a relationship in which you feel you are treated with respect, understanding, and compassion, where you can experience a sense of safety in sharing about sensitive parts of your life. I also support folks struggling with anxiety and grief related to climate change.
The care and support that allows each person to grow and thrive is unique. Whether you're hoping to reduce the impact of life’s stressors, heal from traumatic experiences, improve your sense of self-worth, or explore your relationship with drugs and alcohol, our work together will recognize your individuality and be driven by your goals. I focus on building a relationship in which you feel you are treated with respect, understanding, and compassion, where you can experience a sense of safety in sharing about sensitive parts of your life. I also support folks struggling with anxiety and grief related to climate change.
Gerard Antonio Artesona
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RYT-200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94618 (Online Only)
I work with clients from diverse communities who seek support for challenges related to racial and ethnic identity, major life transitions, and existential concerns. I also provide psychedelic integration support that is culturally sensitive, based in reciprocity and acknowledgment of indigenous cultures, and trauma-informed. Forgiveness, compassion, and patience for ourselves and our own unique healing processes are key to embracing our inherent strengths and finding self empowerment. These are valuable tools I hope to help you cultivate.
I work with clients from diverse communities who seek support for challenges related to racial and ethnic identity, major life transitions, and existential concerns. I also provide psychedelic integration support that is culturally sensitive, based in reciprocity and acknowledgment of indigenous cultures, and trauma-informed. Forgiveness, compassion, and patience for ourselves and our own unique healing processes are key to embracing our inherent strengths and finding self empowerment. These are valuable tools I hope to help you cultivate.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and certified substance abuse counselor who has worked in the field for the past 15 years. My hope is to use my experiences and skills to help individuals struggling with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD or substance abuse issues find new coping skills in order improve the quality of their lives. My approach combines elements of short-term behavioral therapies (DBT and CBT) with psychodynamic techniques to address problematic behaviors to achieve lasting change.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and certified substance abuse counselor who has worked in the field for the past 15 years. My hope is to use my experiences and skills to help individuals struggling with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD or substance abuse issues find new coping skills in order improve the quality of their lives. My approach combines elements of short-term behavioral therapies (DBT and CBT) with psychodynamic techniques to address problematic behaviors to achieve lasting change.
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