Online Depression therapists in Oakland, California CA
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Depression
Fuller Life Concepts
Marriage and Family Therapist
Teen depression is more than occasional moodiness—it can affect sleep, motivation, school performance, friendships, and family relationships. Teens may appear withdrawn, irritable, overly tired, or lose interest in activities they once enjoyed. Some struggle silently with feelings of hopelessness, low self-worth, or overwhelming pressure.
At Fuller Life Concepts, we offer 10 session Mood Modifier program that supports compassionate, trauma-informed virtual therapy to help teens understand their emotions, build healthy coping skills, and regain confidence. Our goal is to create a safe space where teens feel heard, supported, and empowered to move forward with resilience and hope.
15 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA (Online Only)
Depression
Danielle Greenspan, LMFT, LPCC
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 104395, LPCC 4889
I have extensive experience working with individuals with depression. I use a client-centered approach to tailor interventions to fit my clients' needs. I particularly like using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to work through symptoms of depression.
11 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA
Depression
Rory Valentine Diller
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A., LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #139783
Depression can often grip our lives in very debilitating ways. We may feel stuck, pained, hopeless, exhausted, isolated, burnt out, and disinvested in life. These are signs of a dysregulated nervous system and often unresolved trauma is a significant factor. I support clients in moving through their depression using body-based therapies and creative approaches that target unconscious programming, and spiritual resources that help revitalize the soul.
10 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA (Online Only)
Depression
Jacqlyn Wax Creviston
Psychologist, M.A. Sports Pysychology; Psy.D Clinical Psychology
Treatment for depressive disorders include:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to change negative pattern thinking
Interpersonal therapy to develop healthy relational patterns
Depth therapy for resolving unresolved, unconscious issues
Enhancing exercise and nutrition
6 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA (Online Only)
Depression
Jonathan Kruger Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
According to research we have upwards of 70,000 thoughts a day. Most of them pass through us without so much as a “second thought”, but all are informing a sense of how we feel about ourselves, about the world we live in, about the abundance or the scarcity in our lives.
Our thoughts create our feelings and vice versa. For so many of us, “feelings” become an overwhelming, incapacitating part of our existence. What if you didn’t fear feelings? What if you had a clearer understanding of what thoughts had informed those feelings? These feelings and thoughts, which create anxiety, depression, worries, concerns or obsessions etc., can and must be dissected and understood. With insight and understanding comes relief. Situational pressures, breakups, job loss or confusion, a sense of purposelessness, become existential crisis.
In my work with individuals we closely examine the myriad of thoughts that pass through you daily. How do they make you feel? How do they inform your behaviors? It can occur in opposite as well. “I got a feeling he didn’t like me”. The feeling set up thought patterns of insecurity. Which comes first? How? Why? With empathy, insight and understanding, I work with clients to intervene in this process so that you are not just a firestorm of thoughts and feelings, but rather a mindful creation of what you want to feel. Making choices of what you want to think. What do you choose to believe about yourself? What is the narrative you have created for your life and is it accurate? Unpacking childhood memories and life experiences, understanding attachment complexities and desensitizing traumatic events that occur within our lives become primary objectives in the work. Processing in a more adaptive, healthy response with these relationships, traumas and experiences follow.
Together, with love, compassion and understanding, I gently help my clients discover how to live their best and fullest life, expressing the most authentic representation of self that one can be.
13 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA
Depression
Lorena Codina
Counselor/Therapist, Terapeuta TRG (Terapia de rreprocesamiento Generativo)
Apoyo el proceso de recuperación emocional, fortaleciendo la esperanza, la motivación y el bienestar.
1 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA (Online Only)
Depression
John Jakubowski
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT MACP LPCC
Depression is different than sadness. A degree of sadness is healthy and keeps frame on the other aspects of life that provide joy and connection. Depression is a clinical term for overwhelm that affects your relationships and interaction with the world. If you're identifying with Depression it's imperative that we get you help immediately, get you some support and turn things around.
7 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA
Depression
Dr. Angel Enrique Pacheco, Ph.D., C.Psych.
Psychologist, Registered Clinical Psychologist
I am skilled in the treatment of depression, and can help you deal with unwanted negative and repetitive cognitions that are typically present in learned helplessness, as depression affects all areas of your personal and work spheres,
50 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA (Online Only)
Depression
TREATMENT AND TOOLS FOR TRAUMA
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PH.D., IN PSYCHOANALYSIS AND NEUROSCIENCE, CERTIFIED PSYCHOANALYST, PSY.A, & LICENSED PSYCHOANALYST
I understand Depression and Depressive Disorders (including Psychotic Depression) as the result of loss. It is the mind/body's response to a normal but difficult aspect of all of our lives. Things get depressed and depressing when we all experience loss. This can be any kind of loss: relationships, family, work, dreams, friendships, school achievements, and/or something special to us. At times Depression can overwhelm any of us. I treat Depression and Depressive Disorders with both mind and body: analysis one or twice per week, supplements for the brain, diet and exercise, and the creation of "flow experiences" for the patient. Connection, attachment, and trust are very important here in the therapeutic relationship as part of the healing process. You are welcome to call my office at 661-478-0667 for an evaluation.
36 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA
Depression
Dr. Mazmanyan and Associates
Psychologist, Ph.D
Feeling sad, stuck, or in a funk does not have to last forever. We will help you get out of it and start to feel like yourself in less time than you think. With us by your side you will learn how to implement changes in your life that will start to change how you feel. We will also explore what is beneath the symptoms to help make the changes last.
11 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA
Depression
David Sudyka
Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Depression can make everything feel heavier, from getting through the day to finding motivation or enjoyment in things you used to care about. You may feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. In therapy we will focus on understanding what is contributing to these feelings while building small, manageable steps toward change. The goal is to help you feel more engaged, more hopeful, and more connected to your life again.
4 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA (Online Only)
Depression
Timothy Walker
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Depression is a space of contemplation, of deep rest, a space where the body, mind and spirit can hide from the loudly spinning world, and just take a break. And yet, it is the nature of life to grow, and we struggle to grow when in the stasis of depression. What purpose does our depression have? What is it trying to teach us? What is it protecting us from?
9 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA (Online Only)
Depression
Marge Michaelson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, ACSW, DSW
Understanding and link of biology and psychology is a focus in treating depression. There are some specific ways to evaluate what treatment approaches are appropriate. Symptoms need to be labeled and approaches to each addressed.
41 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA
Depression
Candace Plattor
Drug and Alcohol Counselor, M.A. in Counselling Psychology from Adler University
When families are in addictive situations with someone they love, they are generally feeling depressed and helpless. And when an addict thinks about letting go of an addictive behaviour, they feel depressed and hopeless. This is all addressed in the therapy with Love With Boundaries Addiction Family Counselling.
35 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA (Online Only)
Depression
C&C Center for Healing
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, PMHNP
We offer thoughtful, personalized care for individuals experiencing depression, whether symptoms are mild, persistent, or significantly impacting daily life. Our providers combine therapy and psychiatric medication management when appropriate to support mood stability, motivation, and overall well-being. Services are available both online and in person to meet you where you are.
8 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA
Depression
Jamie Fortin
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
I work with adolescents and adults who are challenged by persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness. If you find yourself struggling to find an optimistic vision for the future you may benefit from treatment. I offer solution focused therapy for situational depression and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and other evidence-based treatment for clinical depression.
8 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA
Depression
Courtland McPherson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
Depression is no joke. It can stop you from getting out of bed to flat out not living your best life. The good thing is you do not have to stay stuck. Depression is treatable. With therapy focused for you, we can get you feeling better and over the mountain.
17 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA (Online Only)
Depression
Dr. Sonia Ovuehor Ovy
Counselor/Therapist, Doctor of science in Counselling Psychology, Msc Conflict Resolution, Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapy, Counselling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Certificate in Mental Health Studies, Suicide Prevention and Intervention, Diploma in Relationship and Family Counselling, CPD in Neuro Linguistic Programming.
With expertise in depression, I offer personalized guidance. Focusing on:
- Identifying and challenging negative thought patterns
- Building resilience and self-esteem
- Improving relationships and communication
- Mindfulness and self-care practices
9 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA (Online Only)
Depression
Lois Lorback
Hypnotherapist, CCHt
I will work with you in reframing your thoughts, which in turn will positively affect your feelings, and thereby your outward behavior. A medical referral may be required.
12 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA
Depression
Ryan James Carroll
Therapist, AMFT, APCC
Using a blend of somatic awareness and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I guide you in navigating the heaviness of depression. Together, we tap into the root emotions, cultivate self-compassion, and develop small steps toward renewed meaning and purpose.
3 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA
Oakland has a politically engaged, social-justice-oriented community where many therapists approach their work through an anti-oppression lens, specializing in racial trauma, activist burnout, and healing within BIPOC communities. The city's proximity to San Francisco means therapists here frequently work with the compounding stresses of the Bay Area housing crisis, economic displacement, and the grief of gentrification. Oakland has strong LGBTQ+ and creative communities, with demand for affirming therapists who work at the intersection of identity, community belonging, and personal wellbeing. Highland Hospital and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland provide institutional anchors alongside a network of independent practitioners.
Depression therapists in Oakland, California Statistics
Depression therapists in Oakland, California average 16 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Depression (100%), Anxiety or Fears (89%), and Trauma and PTSD (68%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Depression |
| 89% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 56% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 56% | Stress |
| 53% | Loss or Grief |
| 52% | Self Esteem |