Therapists in Oakland, California CA
Charis Khoury
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Longing to feel more free in your life, more self accepting, more connected and more powerfully YOU? Let's talk.
During the Covid-19 crisis, I am conducting sessions over video or phone.
John Jakubowski
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT, APCC
Things are really hard right now - it is more important than ever to have support. That looks different for everyone, but whether it's parenting, relationship, work, family - or all of the above, create some space and a plan to walk through it - together. It is a journey of insight, compassion, respect, honesty, integrity and courage.
Supervised by Pablo Navarette-Martinez LMFT#113991
Ilona Hrebennikova
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, M.Ed, MA
Are you struggling with relationships? Are you having the same fight with your partner over and over? Have you lost the emotional connection you used to have? Intimate relationships touch our deepest relational wounds. That's why we can be overwhelmed with the pain they bring and often, at points, feel like giving up. We can heal those wounds and help each other in that process. The kind of couples therapy/marriage counseling that I provide combines deep experiential work with teaching, coaching and practicing many specific relational skills that will set you up for success.
Do you find yourself repeating the same relationship patterns again and again in different relationships? The key to changing that is healing the underlying trauma. I also specialize in working with individuals on relationship/marital issues, relational trauma, childhood trauma, complex trauma, intergenerational trauma, shame, low self esteem, HSP and ADHD.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a certified RLT therapist (Relational Life Therapy). I am also trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Hakomi. I love working with multicultural couples and couples where one or both partners are HSPs, have ADHD or trauma. Website: www.connectwithyourself.com
Kim Christine Stevens
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
With compassion, presence and warmth, I am here to be your partner and guide on your growth journey. I partner with you to heal emotional trauma and gain self acceptance through my specialized mind-body approach. I serve empaths and highly sensitive people, with a specialization in working with the LGBTQ population, and those struggling with anxiety and depression. I support you and me through healing limiting beliefs about yourself, developing excellent boundaries, and connecting with your inner wisdom and empowerment.
Theo Kuczek
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MFT #123769, CPT
In order for therapy to be effective, you need to trust and like your therapist. My style leans toward being both compassionate and direct. I like to educate my clients on the process of healing and personal growth to empower them to make the changes they want in their lives. Whether you're looking to alleviate your symptoms of anxiety or depression, looking for a new perspective on things, or desiring more confidence, my style adapts to accommodate your unique situation. I think it’s important to not only help clients alleviate symptoms and fix problems, but also cultivate enthusiasm for the self-reflection process and inspire their personal growth.
Zena Caputo
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Many folks I work with reach out because they're tired of being held back by patterns that aren't serving them. Whether you've felt stuck in cycles of anxiety or self-criticism, by unhealthy use of substances or the legacy of past traumatic or distressing experiences, moving through life differently is possible. I ground my work in a range of research-informed approaches, including EMDR, to help you improve your well being and connection with others, enhance your self-understanding, and be more present in important areas of life. Please read on to learn more about my practice and approach to therapy.
Shelley M. Samuels
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor #6947 (CA), TLHT #494 (FL)
Restarting your life? Feeling directionless or immobilized by life’s challenges? Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed, isolated? Do you feel stuck in the past as you try to recover and learn from previous relationships? Are you concerned about a lack of motivation in your life? Or maybe you think you are powerless, too old, too young, too different, or low energy?
Scary emotions are often part of the process of change. As a compassionate, supportive, experienced, and trustworthy therapist and guide, I can help. I specialize in life transitions, whether you are leaving a long-term relationship, facing career changes, or the loss of a partner.
I offer a supportive sounding board as you invite change into your life such as:
• Trusting yourself in intimate relationships
• Identifying your right work
• Healing from old wounds
• Learning to put yourself first
Real courage is moving forward when the outcome is uncertain. First steps are hard, but change is possible. Let me help you navigate your journey!
Robyn Holmes-Cannon
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
In the therapeutic process, I work to create a space that is accepting, warm, empowering and active-oriented. The process is interactive and engaging often leading to spontaneous insights, fresh solutions, self-confidence and healing.
Jeffrey Gianelli
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I know what it is like to struggle with issues like depression, anxiety, and chronic stress. I have learned in my own journey that it is possible to get better. All along the way is progress and small steps towards the life you want to live. My approach is to move beyond simply talking through issues and help you get to the roots where the healing can be done. I incorporate a number of tools and skills that are customized for your needs. I will help you figure out what is causing you to struggle and we will to work together to navigate through it.
I promise to listen, to be fair and open-minded, to not judge, and to be kind and compassionate. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or for more information.
Lana Theimer
Therapist, MA, MFT
Have you been wondering if it is possible to feel happy and appreciated in a relationship? Are you tired of going from relationship to relationship and never finding happiness? I can teach you strategies that can help you discover Joy in your relationships and actually have fun doing it.
Laurie Gulutzan
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Are you feeling disconnected, frustrated or overwhelmed? Do you find it a struggle to build close, intimate relationships or to deeply connect to those closest to you? If you are looking to improve the quality of you most important relationships or to feel more skillful in building new relationships, I would look forward to working with you.
Ana Velouise, Well Mother Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
I help women navigating motherhood to feel less alone and more like themselves again.
Your motherhood journey isn’t what you expected it would be. Though you’ve achieved professional success and are highly competent in many areas of your life, your experience with becoming a parent has disrupted that sense of competency. Your sense of gravity has shifted, and with that shift has come a loss of control, loss of freedom, and loss of your former self.
I want you to know that you are not alone. Together, you and I can collaborate to improve your daily functioning, understand the origins of your present-day struggles, and help you start feeling like yourself again. I use a loss-informed, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach to treatment that informs the pathway to your wellness. My intentions for your sessions are for you to feel seen and heard, grounded and resourced.