Therapist inOakland, CA 94609

I welcome individuals and couples from traditional, non-traditional, heterosexual and lgbtq ifestyles who live in the Northern California Bay Area. My areas of specialization are EMDR for trauma resolution and Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples. I am Certified as an EMDR Therapist by EMDRIA ( the EMDR International Association) and Certified as an Emotionall

When the early excitement of falling in love fades, differences which once felt trivial become the source of disagreement and frustration. In a safe and confidential setting, I welcome individuals and couples into my private practice to improve their communication skills, increase their positive self esteem, and restore the connection in their primary relationships.

I welcome individuals and couples from traditional, non-traditional, heterosexual and lgbtq ifestyles who live in the Northern California Bay Area. My areas of specialization are EMDR for trauma resolution and Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples. I am Certified as an EMDR Therapist by EMDRIA ( the EMDR International Association) and Certified as an Emotionall

Therapy for adolescent and adult individuals as well as couples. Strong background in ethnic, cultural, religious and racial diversity and specialty in extramarital affairs. If you are looking for someone who is welcoming, sensitive, down to earth and who doesn't use prefabricated techniques but believes in the healing power of therapeutic relationship we just might b

When the early excitement of falling in love fades, differences which once felt trivial become the source of disagreement and frustration. In a safe and confidential setting, I welcome individuals and couples into my private practice to improve their communication skills, increase their positive self esteem, and restore the connection in their primary relationships.

I work with adult individuals and couples and adolescents. I utilize both traditional talk therapy and cognitive-behavioral interventions. I have experience with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, body image concerns, infertility and postpartum mood disorders. I also have extensive experience with chemical dependenc

Paul Ginocchio, MFT, CSAT is a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified sex addiction therapist with a private practice in Danville, California. Paul works with both individuals and couples with such presenting issues as anger, addictions, and relationship issues. He is a certified Relational Life Therapist - a model of working with couples developed by co

Palo Alto Parenting Solutions is a specialty practice that helps children who are having difficulty with behavior, emotions and socializing. We work with the whole family to find compassionate and caring solutions, so you can see your child happy and capable. Does your child struggle with: → Anxiety; persistent worrying? → Behavioral outbursts? → Difficulty goin

I work with adult individuals and couples and adolescents. I utilize both traditional talk therapy and cognitive-behavioral interventions. I have experience with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, body image concerns, infertility and postpartum mood disorders. I also have extensive experience with chemical dependenc

Teletherapy (don't have a physical location): I see individuals and couples in my practice. i chose to become a psychotherapist because I love helping clients access their power and wisdom in order to create more fulfilling lives. My practice is very diverse and includes clients from different racial groups, backgrounds and orientations. My specialty is working w

Motivated couples come here to work on their trust building, whether due to infidelity, or desire to come closer and more in sync. Learn how to work on your relationship here in counseling by helping build communication skills as well as thrive in your sexual life. Affair When it feels unimaginable to ever recover from dealing with infidelity in your relationship,

Do you find yourself unsatisfied with your life, with your relationships, with your job? I provide a safe space to talk about your concerns and imagine a new way of thinking about your life. Relationships are often at the core of problems on a number of levels. We will look at the patterns in your relationships and help you to get to the core issues of what has b

Feeling stuck? I will be work with you to help you feel better and find ways to reach your goals. I will listen carefully in order to understand as much as possible about what you are going through. I will ask questions when needed and giving sensitive feedback to you in a timely manner. Shortly after you begin therapy you and others may begin to notice positive

I have diverse and rich experience including school-based and community mental health, in-patient psychiatric care, medical social work, residential treatment, as well as supervision in these areas. Moreover, I incorporate movement arts from my years as a hoop dance instructor and my current education in Movement-Based Expressive Arts at the Tamalpa Institute. I of

In individual work, I am interactive and work concretely with goals and how to achieve those goals. I offer specific tools for improving areas you are struggling with or just want to improve: - creating clear communication, - how to disagree in a non-divisive way, - how to clarify expectations, wants and needs, disappointments and resentments, etc. I am also

INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY I work with adults and adolescents who have a wide range of emotional and interpersonal difficulties. My approach to psychotherapy is to create a safe environment through supportive listening and empathy that will enable my clients to talk about patterns in their lives that are causing them distress. I help my clients understand how their

What if we begin with the assumption that you were born to be happy, loved, prosperous and at peace? Sounds good... but then why do I hurt? Why do I struggle? Why are the inevitable changes so hard to accept? Therapy can often serve to identify the barriers to happiness and emotional well-being. Simply identifying the beliefs and practices at the center of any emotion

At the present time, I have a part-time practice with adults, specializing in relationship problems, depression and anxiety, family problems such as dealing with adolescent children and aging parents, workplace difficulties and problems of mid-life and aging. I have been trained in many modalities: psychodynamic, CBT, couples therapy, gestalt therapy, psychodrama and

Are You Exhausted, Irritable or Stressed Out? Personal and Business Relationships can be so Overwhelming. Don’t Risk Losing Your Job, Relationship or Your Peace of Mind. You Don’t Have to Struggle Alone. Get Help Now. Counseling can support you being happy and successful. Avoid the trap of isolating yourself in unhealthy relationships, negative think

We will work together to resolve your emotional pain and help you experience your life differently. Therapy is not about self-indulgence: making your life more worth living will benefit your loved ones, your work and the society as a whole. Here you will find a safe place to heal and to renew yourself. I work with clients to resolve their past or p

I offer the following services: • Personal Therapy • Couples Therapy • Teen Therapy • Young Adult Therapy • Professionals Consultation • Intern Services. As a marriage family therapist, I am dedicated to helping you and your loved ones achieve a more fulfilling life by learning how to cope with and minimize emotional distress. I enjoy working with people of all

Over 15 years of training and clinical experience and over 10 years of licensed private practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Specializing in adolescent, young and middle adult developmental stages, as well as pre-marital, marital / couples, and family therapy. Practical, direct and honest feedback around life's challenges, obstacles, illnesses, transitions a

Attentive to the uniqueness of each person, I draw from a mix of practices and techniques to encourage each person to define our therapeutic encounter as best serves them. Various people with whom I've worked have found Nonviolent Communication, Jungian and Narrative therapy helpful. Some people have enjoyed the more subtle interventions of Lacanian Psychoanalysis hel

I help people to listen to and understand themselves in order to have more satisfying relationships with others and to increase their ability to feel good and to do well at work and in school. I see clients of all ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, genders and income levels. I work with individuals, families, and couples, and sometimes run groups. Adul

You may find yourself faced with concerns or problems including increased isolation, limited physical ability, or loss of a spouse. Whatever the situation you may find yourself in, speaking with a non-judgmental and caring professional can make a difference. Treatment for Depression, Anxiety, Loss, Life Transitions, Isolation, and more. Counseling is provided convenie

I offer warm, empowering, and down to earth help. I guide people from relationship conflict, to clarity, connection, and joy. I also offer guidance on sexuality, helping people gain greater awareness, acceptance, and pleasure. Through couples or individual therapy, you can leave behind the same old difficulties, and open to new growth. I have over 16 years of

The purpose of my psychotherapy practice is to help you foster the personal growth and change you seek. I hope to help you explore whatever issues bring you to therapy in a safe, healing, supportive and effective manner. My approach to therapy is client-centered and collaborative. Each person is the expert in his or her life. My role is to assist you by teaching n

I primarily provide for the counseling needs of professionals at all levels, and offer intelligent, insightful, creative, outside-the-box, solution-focused and long-term therapy with complete discretion and confidentiality. My work focuses on helping clients enjoy more satisfying and meaningful lives. Issues I commonly help people resolve include life and career

With my 30 years of experience as a licensed psychologist (PSY 9561), with many books and professional articles written on healing and psychotherapy, I give you leading-edge methods tools from Eastern and Western traditions to help you deal with a wide range of psychological issues. My approach is integrative; and I adapt my approach to your unique needs. I have conve

As a mindfulness-based therapist, I offer a warm and welcoming space for you to explore yourself and your life experience. This is the basis for discovering your own capacity to make meaningful change and growth in your life. My practice integrates the gentle openness of Eastern wisdom with the illuminating methods of Western psychology. Mindfulness helps cul

I want to know what brings a smile to your face as you realize there is life to be lived. Our relationship is in the service of real, lasting change that will come from collaboration based on trust. There is a part in you, that know exactly why it came here and what is the task at hand. I like to ask my clients early in our work– "How will you know that you received

Every day I work with people who are overcoming trauma, anxiety, depression and relationship conflicts to find increased happiness, hopefulness and meaning in their lives. What is it costing you to be depressed, worried, avoidant, stuck, in conflict with your partner or co-workers, or disconnected? A large body of research shows that 9 out of 10 people are helped

What is the highest creative potential of your life? How can you more fully and consciously experience confidence, freedom, joy, vitality and peace within yourself and in your relationships? What would it look like to fully express your true self day to day and as you contribute your uniqueness to the world? In a safe, supportive and empowering environment lear

Clinical Supervisor, Adjunct Faculty, and Psychotherapist with twenty-five years experience in hospital, agency, university, and private practice settings, my approach is pragmatic and focused; my style, collaborative, down-to-earth, and peppered with humor, a sense of irony, and the requisite soul searching. My work is well-suited for those facing major life transiti

Are you struggling with difficult life changes/transitions? Have you lost hope? I have been helping people change their lives for over twelve years. I use an interactive relational approach to help guide you toward a higher level of self awareness, and improved self esteem. I have expertise in anxiety, depression, parenting, addiction, ADHD, autism, gender identity, L

We believe that every situation, every experience - no matter how difficult, painful, or "stuck" it may be - holds within it the opportunity for creative growth. Providing exceptional therapy services in the San Francisco Bay area since 1982, we help you resolve the issues causing you distress. Plain and simple: we get results. Our counseling awakens, release

WHERE DO YOU TURN FOR HELP IF YOU ARE? - Physically disabled with a neurological condition such as Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Huntington’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, stroke, traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury? - Diagnosed with a cognitive impairment such as early stage or early onset Alzheimer’s Disease, Lewy Body Dementia, Vascular Dem

When approached with integrity, compassion, curiosity and care, PSYCHOTHERAPY can be profoundly reparative and life-altering. It can help you traverse times of uncertainty, discover what most nourishes and sustains your well-being and broaden and deepen your experience of yourself, your life and relationships with others. It can also help recover from the aftermath

I am an independent practitioner in Alameda, CA. My specialties are marriage counseling, individual counseling, and facilitating "Dream Appreciation Groups". In individual and marriage counseling, we address the stumbling blocks affecting your current life circumstances. Our sessions are client-centered, lively conversations. During the first and second sessions, we u

My job is to get you back to living and enjoying life and relationships. When you come to me, I will do four things. 1. I will assess your relationship pattern of relating. 2. I will explore strategies you are currently using. 3. I will help identify those strategies that don't work and identify new ones that work better. 4. I will help you implement the new te

When approached with integrity, compassion, curiosity and care, PSYCHOTHERAPY can be profoundly reparative and life-altering. It can help you traverse times of uncertainty, discover what most nourishes and sustains your well-being and broaden and deepen your experience of yourself, your life and relationships with others. It can also help recover from the aftermath

I work with individuals and couples, both in person or via Skype or Facetime. I offer support and guidance in helping you achieve your goals. I am interactive and empathic and strive to help you navigate through potential barriers in your life. I believe that we do the best we can with what we have and I work with you to put your strengths to use. My hope is tha

My counseling approach is informed by my training as a marriage and family therapist, ten years of exploring alternative forms of healing therapy, and most importantly, by my own path of healing. In 2001 I was diagnosed with a chronic disease called Ulcerative Colitis. Though I was placed on an ulcerative colitis treatment plan, I was told there was no cure for this

Brittany Olsen, MA, MFT is a licensed psychotherapist offering counseling and therapy for adult individuals and couples. She specializes in relationships, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, self-esteem/identity, and the general difficulties that one may experience from major and minor life transitions. Brittany counsels couples in all phases of the relationship

My ideal client is a highly ambitious young adult or adult navigating the complexities of ADHD. They face hurdles with concentration, managing time, impulsivity, and social interactions. They need personalized telepsychiatry services, evidence-based therapies, and practical tools to manage their ADHD symptoms. Their ambition is to conquer ADHD-related obstacles, e

Mind-Body Medicine understands that the mind and body are intricately connected. Since all aspects of your life - thoughts, emotions, actions, interactions, and physical environment - impact your health, you can benefit from the mind-body interconnection when dealing with illness. Now well-researched, Mind-Body Medicine works by giving you the skills to improve

I provide therapy primarily to individuals; however, I also work with families and couples. My approach holds the belief that you, the client, are the expert in your life and that my role is to provide guidance and support on your journey. While the type of therapy I conduct is integrative, I often use cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques in my work, depend

Life’s unfolding path can be difficult and painful, but you don’t have to walk that path alone. The challenges and struggles we face in life can leave us feeling helpless and hopeless. Perhaps you’re overwhelmed with responsibilities. You might be taking care of other people and neglecting yourself. Or you might be struggling hard to make an important relationship

I approach therapy as a creative and collaborative healing process. My work incorporates a solution-focused approach - which is excellent for many life transitional issues, including divorce/break-up, relationship conflict, career planning/job stress, grief/loss, exploring life purpose, parenting/family work, health challenges and building self-esteem. My focus is to

I provide therapy for individuals who wish to make changes in their lives and; relationships that are long-lasting and positive. I offer safe, compassionate and supportive counseling in an atmosphere that deepens understanding, promotes healing, and releases potential. Unresolved emotional issues can stifle creativity, confidence, ambition, and our ability for