Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Oakland, California CA
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Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
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.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oakland, CA
Online in Oakland, California
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
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 support you through healing limiting beliefs about yourself, developing excellent boundaries, and connecting with your inner-wisdom. You are unique and so is your therapy process, so we tailor our work together to your specific needs and goals. I serve empaths and highly sensitive people, supporting you in coming home to who you really are. Somatic. LGBTQ+. Internal Family Systems. Check out my TEDx talk via my website!
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oakland, CA
Online in Oakland, California
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Brad Byrum
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MBA, LMFT
Has your relationship become an angry, sad, or scary place leaving you feeling alone, hurt, and discouraged? Are you and your partner feeling lost in conflict cycles you don’t understand and desperately want to change? Many of the couples I work with come to therapy feeling just like you. I understand how much courage it takes to reach out for help and to let another person get inside your relationship, especially when you are feeling so vulnerable. If you are searching for a safe place to explore what's not working in your relationship, and support in creating solutions, I can help. My practice focuses exclusively on couple therapy. In addition to thousands of hours working with couples in distress, I have completed hundreds of hours of clinical training specific to couples therapy, including advanced training in both Emotion Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method Couple Therapy. I am truly passionate about helping couples heal and flourish.
9 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, California (Online Only)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Christina Shonkwiler
Hypnotherapist, MA, CHT
I work with therapists, coaches, artists, moms... people who feel like they're giving themselves away, depleted from always taking care of others: especially if this began in your own childhood family due to mental illness or trauma.
Together, we'll take a compassionate look at what brings a sense of ease and allows you to open up, allowing energy to flow towards your own stabilization and well-being.
7 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, California (Online Only)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Dr. Lynn E. O'Connor
Therapist, PhD
I work as a psychotherapist, conduct research, teach doctoral students in Clinical Psychology, & write a blog in Psychology Today, "Our Empathic Nature." As a research & clinical psychologist, I aim to keep current in fields related to my clients problems, and to work collaboratively with them
33 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, California (Online Only)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Elaine Skoulas
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT
I believe therapy can be deeply transformative, and that healing is possible at any point in life. My practice focuses on trauma therapy, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and support for chronic pain and anxiety.
Therapy with me is a space where sensitivity is honored rather than dismissed, and where the tender parts of you that have felt overlooked can finally be welcomed. You are invited into a space that feels safe enough to let go of the pressure to hold it all together and begin imagining new ways of living that feel more authentic, grounded, and free.
Sessions are available in person in West Los Angeles and through secure online therapy across California.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oakland, CA
Online in Oakland, California
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Eric Olsen
Life Coach, PTSD, Trauma Triage, BSc Social Sciences, DoD Career Councilor, SARC, DAPA, Pre Licensed Human Intelligence / Psychology, Life Coach. | Professional Support: LSSBB, PgM, Bluestone PMP,
As a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience, I specialize in a comprehensive range of support services that create clarity, resilience, and personal growth. My expertise includes:
Trauma Recovery: Utilizing cutting-edge practices for comprehensive healing from complex trauma, including sexual assault and PTSD. This includes Grief mitigation and support.
Behavioral and Cognitive Coaching: Offering Behavioral Intelligence Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Mastery, and Logic-Based Therapy (LBT) to address issues such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and ADHD.
Addiction and Recovery: Providing tailored support for overcoming addictions, with a focus on Alcohol, Drug Awareness, and Addiction Relief Coaching.
Personal and Professional Development: Guiding individuals through Career Counseling, Personal Financial Management, and Personal Leadership and Ethics Coaching.
Health and Wellness: Supporting clients in achieving their health and wellness goals, managing panic disorders, work-life balance issues, anger management, Post Election Anxiety, and family dynamic challenges.
I am committed to delivering tangible results, breakthroughs, and transformations through highly effective tools and conscious real-time awareness techniques. My services are available online, offering flexibility and accessibility to clients worldwide.
16 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, California (Online Only)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Josie Valderrama
Psychologist, PsyD
My approach is eclectic, inclusive and multi-modal--reflecting the complexity and paradox within each of us. I specialize at the intersection of gender, sexual and relational diversity + ethnic diversity + neurodiversity. Respectful of clients' spiritual grounding and cultural identity. Geared towards achieving greater balance, peace of mind and effectiveness in life. As a creative writer, I am seasoned in working with fellow creatives to support their generativity and self-acceptance. Often, my work is with alt high achievers addressing everyday anxieties as well as broader existential issues. Prior sojourns in Dotcom era tech, journalism and the entertainment industry inform my real-world perspective. Well-traveled, bohemian, intellectual and transpersonal within the therapeutic milieu, I collaborate with clients in both practical and transcendent processes.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oakland, CA
Online in Oakland, California
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Diane Hough, counselor and coach
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I’m a seasoned psychotherapist with 28 years of experience helping individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges with more clarity, resilience, and self-compassion. My approach is warm, intuitive, and collaborative—rooted in deep presence and respect for each person’s unique path. Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety, relationship struggles, life transitions, or a deeper sense of purpose, I offer a space where healing and transformation can unfold at your own pace.
31 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oakland, CA
Online in Oakland, California
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Tandra Froehlich Childress
Marriage and Family Therapist, ATR, LMFT
Every person has the potential and inner knowledge to overcome hardship. It is my passion to help others create connections that facilitate that ability to heal. I provide a safe holding space where people can explore what is blocking them from enjoying their lives to the fullest. Life is going to present challenges, there is no getting around that. What we do now and how we move forward is what matters. I welcome you to come explore your negative beliefs and strengthen new positive adaptive beliefs that allow you to thrive in your daily life.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oakland, CA
Online in Oakland, California