Existential / Humanistic therapists in Oakland, California CA
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Existential / Humanistic Therapy
Alana Morazzini
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Many people were never given the space to understand what they truly feel — taught early on to push past vulnerability and keep moving, often losing touch with their deeper needs, wants, and inner conflicts along the way. I work with individuals and couples alike, with a particular focus on those navigating conflict and communication struggles in their relationships, as well as those facing major life transitions — including postpartum mood challenges and midlife adjustments. Drawing on attachment-centered and trauma-informed approaches, we work on the foundations beneath your current struggles — ultimately opening up new ways of reacting, understanding, and relating to yourself and your past. Therapy offers choices, and while familiar patterns may feel safe, the goal is to give you the freedom to choose differently.
13 Years Experience
In-Person in Oakland, CA 94610
Online in Oakland, CA California
Existential / Humanistic Therapy
Chris Guthrey
Psychologist, PsyD
As a licensed psychologist, I provide teletherapy services tailored to address many men's issues, including personal and spiritual growth. I am committed to creating a supportive and confidential environment where men feel empowered to explore their experiences and challenges. Through compassionate listening and evidence-based interventions, I assist clients in navigating concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, and identity exploration. I aim to help men cultivate resilience, self-awareness, and a more fulfilling life by fostering open dialogue and mutual respect.
11 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA California (Online Only)
Existential / Humanistic Therapy
The Connection Clinic
Marriage and Family Therapist
The Connection Clinic is a vibrant collective of practitioners committed to providing safe, empowering care to individuals impacted by systemic and historical oppressions. We understand that many people experience misalignments in traditional mental health spaces, and we strive to create an environment where healing happens in community, fostering support, connection, and growth for both clients and providers.Our approach prioritizes decolonizing care and collaboration: therapists rarely work in isolation, ensuring that every client benefits from the combined perspectives and expertise of our team. We consult with one another, share recommendations, and coordinate care across family or community needs when appropriate. This collaborative model ensures that every client feels known, seen, and supported by The Connection Clinic, receiving the insight and care of a well-rounded team, something that truly sets us apart from other systems of care. If you are facing mental health challenges or seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, we invite you to connect with us.
9 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA California (Online Only)
Existential / Humanistic Therapy
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.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Oakland, CA 94618
Online in Oakland, CA California
Existential / Humanistic Therapy
Talia Chanoff
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Hello! Client's seeking therapy with me are met with dignity, warmth, attunement and deep care for their stories. I have a strong foundation in community mental health and ongoing work as a solo practitioner in private practice. I have also lived with a chronic illness for more than twenty years, a journey that has deeply shaped how I understand self-care, resilience, and what it means to show up for oneself—even in the presence of ongoing pain and discomfort. I understand how pain--both physical and emotional--can shape our inner worlds and influence how we move through our lives, sometimes leaving us feeling stuck in patterns that no longer reflect our values or our visions for the future. I love supporting people who are navigating similar terrain—whether that includes chronic illness or chronic pain, substance use and harm reduction, a complicated relationship to food and body, or experiences of anxiety, loneliness, depression, and a broader sense of dis-ease—offering a space for reflection, compassion, and meaningful change.
8 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA California (Online Only)
Existential / Humanistic Therapy
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.
15 Years Experience
In-Person in Oakland, CA 94612
Online in Oakland, CA California
Existential / Humanistic Therapy
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, or feeling lost in midlife, 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 note, I am based in the LA area though occasionally able to provide in-person therapy in the Bay Area, where I lived for 15 years.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in Oakland, CA 94610
Online in Oakland, CA California
Existential / Humanistic Therapy
Mia Turner
Therapist, MA, RYT, ASDCS, LMFT, NPT-C, CMNCS, CMIP
✨ By virtue of holding space for you to make meaning out of your experiences, intersections of identity, and personal and ancestral past, I specialize in providing Culturally Conscious, Liberation-Oriented, Neuro-affirming, Trauma-Informed, Nervous System-Centered, and social justice-aligned offerings of healing that align with your desire to unify mind, body, and spirit, healing both present and intergenerational wounds, and connecting with self, others, and surroundings.
10 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA California (Online Only)
Existential / Humanistic Therapy
John Jakubowski
Marriage and Family Therapist, MACP LPCC LMFT
I can make this very easy for you - unless you’re looking for a specific technique the only way to tell if your therapist is a good fit is by being in a relationship with them. This can be virtual or in person, but we’ve known for a long time that the primary determining factor in successful therapy is the alliance. While a resume and creds may be a starting point, I think you’ll find it’s rarely a deciding factor.
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For therapy to "work" you have to be vulnerable. To be vulnerable you need to feel safe. To feel safe you need to trust. This is the first layer of a deep, intimate, successful relationship that I model. Some people have never experienced this before - the idea that you can be heard, truly and deeply and not be judged, blamed or put in a box.
Walk with me - you're not alone in this.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oakland, CA
Online in Oakland, CA California
Existential / Humanistic Therapy
Rebecca Rothberg
Psychologist, Psy.D., M.A., R.Y.T.
I strive to create a safe container to help you access the parts of you that are innately whole, connected, and oriented toward the North Star in your night sky. I believe that under the right conditions, with the right tools, and through the right relationships, each of us is capable of the healing, growing, and thriving that we seek. Through empathic attunement and active collaboration, I hope to help you learn to experience, explore, and nurture your most authentic self.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oakland, CA
Online in Oakland, CA California
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.
Existential / Humanistic Therapy therapists in Oakland, California Statistics
Existential / Humanistic Therapy therapists in Oakland, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $217 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (77%), Depression (71%), and Trauma and PTSD (65%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$217
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
57%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 40% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 77% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 71% | Depression |
| 65% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 58% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 54% | Stress |
| 52% | Loss or Grief |
| 51% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 56% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 51% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Men |
| 29% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 28% | Asian |