Therapists near me in Oakland, CA

Finding the best therapist in Oakland, CA can be a grounding step toward better mental health and emotional clarity. With 78 verified therapists in Oakland and across California that serve the Oakland area, you can filter by approaches like psychodynamic therapy, culturally responsive care, or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and focus areas such as racial identity, anxiety, trauma, or life transitions. Each provider is Grow Therapy-verified, currently accepting new clients, and has availability in the next few weeks, so you can find support that meets you where you are—without the wait.

Availability updated: 8/23/2026

Warm
Empowering
Authentic
Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
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Hey! My name Alyssa. Is it just me, or does searching for a therapist online feel a little like online dating? You scroll through profiles, a picture catches your eye, you read all the “best parts,” and wonder: Will we be a match? It’s vulnerable, overwhelming, and full of uncertainty. And yet—finding the right person can make all the difference. I’m a licensed therapist in California with 10 years of experience, as well as a certified yoga and barre instructor. My approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), somatic and polyvagal-informed practices, and mindfulness. I believe you are capable of healing, growth, and creating a life that feels aligned. My role is to guide and support you along the way. I help people who are navigating challenges such as: Anxiety: When worry feels constant and your body is on edge, I help you calm racing thoughts, regulate your nervous system, and build coping skills so you feel steady. Life Transitions: When big changes leave you uncertain, I help you reframe anxious thinking, strengthen resilience, and trust yourself as you step forward. Grief: When loss feels unbearable, I provide space to honor your emotions, gently challenge painful thought patterns, and help you find moments of relief without rushing the process. Parenting Challenges: When guilt and stress feel heavy, I help you regulate your nervous system, shift expectations, and respond with patience and connection. Trauma & PTSD: When memories or beliefs keep you stuck, I use trauma-informed, somatic, and CBT approaches to restore safety and self-trust. Self-Esteem: When self-criticism overshadows your worth, I help you quiet the inner critic and build a more compassionate, confident relationship with yourself. Together, we’ll work toward relief, resilience, and a grounded connection to yourself and the people you love.
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Authentic
Warm
Open-minded
Specialties
LGBTQ
Mood Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over three decades of experience in mental health and clinical experience. I draw from 63 years of my own life experience as a gay man, educational (MSW from the University of Connecticut) and practical knowledge. Thus I understand what it’s like to be marginalized, and feel different like you don’t belong. I use a compassionate, non- judgmental, understanding, strength based approach by acknowledging and welcoming your whole person, body, mind, and spirit. I can help one understand who they are? where they've been? and how they can move forward in their life.
VirtualAvailable
Empowering
Solution oriented
Warm
Specialties
Addiction
Anxiety
LGBTQ
+9
Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my Masters degree from California institute of Integral Studies and have been practicing for 15 years. I help adults struggling with anxiety, depression, narcissist abuse, trauma, relocation stress, career stress, self-care, codependent behaviors, burnout, and more to become the best versions of themselves and find more joy in their lives.
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New to Grow

Specialties
Couples Counseling
Grief
Women's Issues
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I am a licensed therapist who specializes in supporting women who have experienced difficult or emotionally complicated relationships with their mothers, struggle with feelings of “not being enough,” or find themselves repeating painful patterns in relationships. I help women heal from the wounds that often shape how they see themselves, love others, and navigate relationships. My approach is grounded in psychodynamic and relational therapy, recognizing that our past experiences, relationships, and patterns often shape how we experience ourselves and the world today. I offer an integrative approach that combines a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), attachment-based therapy, solution-focused therapy, and narrative therapy. Together, we'll identify the approaches that best fit your goals, helping you develop practical coping skills, deepen self-understanding, strengthen relationships, and move toward the life you want to create.
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Often rebooked

Authentic
Holistic
Open-minded
Specialties
Addiction
Bipolar Disorder
Trauma and PTSD
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I bring both professional knowledge and lived experience to my work as a therapist. Living with a Bipolar I diagnosis has given me firsthand insight into the challenges of navigating mental health systems, stigma, and the ways these experiences can affect identity, relationships, and everyday life. This perspective allows me to meet each client with empathy, genuine curiosity, and respect for the meaning they make of their experiences. Perception is central to my therapeutic approach. Our histories, emotions, environments, and nervous-system states can all influence what we notice, how we interpret events, and how we respond. By exploring these patterns without judgment, I help clients expand their awareness, consider new perspectives, and develop greater choice in how they relate to themselves and the world around them. My professional experience includes psychiatric residential treatment, addiction medicine, youth detention, and private practice. I integrate somatic and sensory-based approaches (including brainspotting, meditation, drumming, sound therapy, aromatherapy, guided visualization, and shamanic-inspired practices) to support emotional processing and nervous-system regulation. I also emphasize nature, nutrition, sleep hygiene, and other foundations of whole-person wellness. From Grow Therapy's Leadership: "Based on your exceptional client engagement and outstanding care, you’ve officially qualified as a 2026 Grow Therapy Thriver! 🎉 (roughly 700 out of 25,000+ providers) This recognition reflects the meaningful relationships you build with clients from the start and the trust you inspire through your work. Becoming a Thriver places you among a select group of providers who set the tone for excellence across the Grow platform. We’re honored to celebrate this milestone with you."
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Trauma and PTSD
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Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California and I have been offering Psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and groups for the past 6 years. My own journey of healing, including navigating posttraumatic stress disorder, has profoundly shaped my approach to therapy. This personal experience, combined with years of professional practice, informs my integrative approach, which focuses on the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and spirit. I specialize in working with the nervous system and addressing conditions such as trauma, OCD, PTSD, and relational issues. My approach is rooted in understanding how these challenges affect the whole person, not just their thoughts or emotions, but also their physical and energetic well-being.
VirtualAvailable
Solution oriented
Intelligent
Authentic
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
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As an individual, I consider myself to be analytical, intellectual, insightful, creative, and passionate. What drove me to become a psychotherapist was the idea of implementing philosophical concepts and the creative process to help people cope with suffering, which I believe is an unavoidable part of the human condition. I have clinical experience providing services to individuals and families from a diverse population. I am enthusiastic about putting my skills to service and assisting my clients in the process of healing and growth.
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Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
LGBTQ
Women's Issues
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Are you a BIPOC, First Gen, or Queer adult? I help adults who are feeling emotionally overwhelmed, feeling alone in their relationships, stuck in people-pleasing patterns, or are disconnected from who they are due to cultural and systematic stressors. I help those looking to create deeper relationships with themselves, because they did not have the freedom to do so when they were younger. In therapy, we explore how your body and nervous system hold stress and relational patterns, helping you feel grounded, connected, and safer in yourself and your relationships.
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Often rebooked

Warm
Empowering
Authentic
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
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Hey there! My name is Jaclyn, and I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in California, practicing for six years. I offer a relaxed, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their concerns at their own pace. My approach is client-led, ensuring sessions are tailored to individual needs while equipping clients with practical tools for growth. With a supportive, warm, and empathetic presence, I help clients navigate challenges, fostering trust and empowerment in their journey toward healing.
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Authentic
Warm
Intelligent
Specialties
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
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As a therapist, my primary commitment is to create a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of judgment. Building trust is fundamental to the therapeutic process, and I approach each client with empathy, compassion, and genuine respect for their unique journey. I recognize that seeking therapy can be a courageous and vulnerable step and I am dedicated to creating a therapeutic alliance grounded in mutual respect, honesty, and confidentiality. Your well-being is my utmost priority, and I am here to support you.
VirtualAvailable

New to Grow

Specialties
Anxiety
Autism
Child or Adolescent
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I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with teens, adults, couples, and families navigating emotional and relational challenges. I specialize in neurodiversity, burnout, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, life transitions, attachment, and family dynamics. I enjoy supporting clients who have spent years feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or disconnected from themselves. With teens, I help navigate identity development, self-esteem, friendships, social skills, emotional regulation, and the challenges of finding their place in the world. With couples and families, I support communication, understanding each other’s needs, navigating conflict, and strengthening connection. I have a particular interest in supporting neurodivergent individuals, including those exploring their identity and making sense of their experiences in a way that feels affirming and empowering. My goal is to create a warm, collaborative space where clients can better understand themselves, their relationships, and what they need to thrive.
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Often rebooked

Authentic
Warm
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
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Hi, I’m Norma Elia Luna, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the therapist behind Sol de Luna Therapy. I provide warm, collaborative, trauma-informed therapy that integrates attachment-focused and somatic perspectives. I believe the patterns we struggle with often make more sense when we understand what they have been trying to protect us from. In our work, we may explore how past experiences, relationships, emotions, and nervous system responses continue to shape the way you experience yourself and the people around you today. My goal is not simply to help you manage symptoms, but to help you understand yourself more deeply, reconnect with your own needs and strengths, and develop new ways of responding that feel more aligned with the life and relationships you want.
VirtualOffers in-person in Downey, CA - Accepting clients in CAAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Open-minded
Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Parenting
Hello and Welcome! I am a social worker who has been in the field for over 20 years. Early in my career, I was fortunate enough to work with a psychiatrist who believed there was more to treating mental health than medication. I participated in a training with him and I was transformed as a therapist. I was trained in the relaxation response and mindfulness meditation and using the body to help heal people who have had significant trauma and mental health challenges. From there, I went on to get my yoga teaching certification from Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. Since then, I have been helping children, adolescents and adults learn more about themselves and help them connect with the truest part of themselves. I believe my purpose is to help people learn to love themselves. I lived in CA for a long time and still hold my LCSW license. I was fortunate enough to study with a number of teachers at Spirit Rock Meditation Center who have influenced my work. I blend a number of different frameworks into my practice including trauma-informed CBT, DBT, somatic psychotherapy and self-compassion. I am mindful and respectful of all differences (racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, economic, gender, sexual orientation, ability etc.) and strive to understand each person within the context of their life history. Every person who seeks treatment has unique needs and goals. I strive to work collaboratively with you to keep your goals at the center of our work together. I stand in solidarity with the BIPOC community and all those impacted by systemic racism and oppression. I will uphold my own values and ethics and support all those who are speaking out against injustice of any kind. As a therapist, I am committed to creating a safe space for all.
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Often rebooked

Warm
Empowering
Authentic
Specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Women's Issues
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I support Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color through healing and meaningful life transitions. As a bicultural therapist and child of Eritrean immigrants, I bring clinical expertise and lived experience, with deep understanding of the complexity of identity, ambition, and belonging. My work is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and rooted in empathy. I create a supportive, nonjudgmental space for women who are navigating self-doubt, career transitions, creative blocks, or emotional wounds, and are ready to move forward with clarity and confidence. Together, we break through internal and external barriers, strengthen relationships, and build lives aligned with your values, vision, and purpose.
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Often rebooked

Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Women's Issues
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Hello and Welcome! I’m grateful you’re here and choosing to prioritize yourself, even if it didn’t feel easy to take this step. A little bit about me: I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 16 years of clinical experience working with people across a wide range of life challenges from anxiety, depression, and chronic stress to relationship struggles, health issues, chronic illness or pain, life transitions, parenting pressures, and trauma recovery. I’ve supported clients in individual, couples, family, and group settings. Many of the clients I work with are used to being the strong one, the one that holds everything together for everyone else... but who don’t often have space to tend to their own needs. In our work together, we’ll slow things down enough to understand what’s been weighing on you and why sometimes it feels so hard to move forward. Therapy with me is practical, supportive, and focused on helping you feel more grounded, steady, and confident in your day-to-day life. We’ll work on quieting the critical inner voice, easing anxiety and stress, and creating space for choices that feel more aligned with who you are and what you need right now. If you’re ready for support that feels warm, thoughtful, and real... and a place where you don’t have to hold everything together... I’d be honored to walk alongside you :)
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Empowering
Authentic
Specialties
Eating Disorders
Spirituality
Trauma and PTSD
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I help people create meaningful, lasting change by guiding them through a process of deep self-awareness, healing, and intentional action. My clients often discover increased self-worth, a deeper sense of confidence, and stronger, more authentic relationships. Together, we work to uncover and break through limiting beliefs, making space for growth, resilience, and transformation. My approach empowers you to reconnect with your truest self while fostering clarity, emotional balance, and a renewed sense of hope. This space is one where you can show up exactly as you are. We’ll work through difficult emotions, unhelpful thought patterns, and the stories you may carry about yourself; all within a supportive, non-judgmental environment. I believe that no matter where you’re starting from, change is possible, and a fulfilling life is within reach. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating trauma, body image challenges, eating disorders, the struggles of self-worth and identity. My therapeutic style is grounded and compassionate, blending evidence-based practices with somatic and emotion-focused approaches. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself, our work together will help you build tools to regulate emotions, shift unhelpful patterns, and cultivate deeper self-trust. At its heart, my work is about helping you feel more at home in yourself. Healing doesn’t mean becoming someone new, it means returning to and reclaiming who you’ve always been.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Empowering
Intelligent
Specialties
Coping Skills
Grief
Self Esteem
+6
Hello! My name is Dr. David Hobby and I'm a board-certified Marriage and Family Therapist. I attended CIIS and graduated from Sierra University with an emphasis on bodily-oriented psychotherapy. . I specialize in trauma, relationship issues, emotional processing and emotional regulation. I'm happy to help you today with any of your healthcare concerns. I am currently not taking new couples clients but will work with a partner individually.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Intelligent
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
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I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, CA. I have over a decade of experience working with individuals with severe trauma histories - including those impacted by incarceration and those experiencing homelessness. I specialize in working with individuals with childhood trauma, which can manifest in adulthood in a myriad of ways. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction and PTSD.
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Often rebooked

Empowering
Warm
Holistic
Specialties
Coping Skills
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
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My approach is client-centered and collaborative, rooted in the belief that healing begins by recognizing and building on each person’s unique strengths. Through hope-inducing relationships, goal-oriented work, and compassionate support, I help individuals identify problem areas that may be trauma or may be something they did not know they could change. We give it a felt sense, validate it, understand it and how it fits or doesn't fit in their life and brainstorm methods to help. We can discuss boundaries, self-awareness building skills, and work slowly. We can also gently discuss things that have been traumatic and process moments in small segments that will help build more inner strenghts and resources, beyond trauma, and toward empowered, meaningful change. My strengths are with sensitive, empathic, individuals struggling to find their voice. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I specialize in trauma-informed care, drawing from EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), somatic techniques and strength-based approaches to support lasting healing and growth. I am EMDRIA-trained. I also hold certificates in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy utilizing Internal Family Systems Parts Works (inner ecosystem perspectives), and Somatic EMDR Therapy, which allow me to help clients reconnect with their bodies, identify stored trauma, and restore a sense of presence and safety.
VirtualAvailable
Intelligent
Warm
Authentic
Specialties
Anxiety
Grief
Trauma and PTSD
You might be reading this because you or someone else is suffering. Possibly the life you worked for is in jeopardy because of a relationship. Maybe you are missing out by staying on the sidelines. Sometimes no matter how hard you try, you keep finding yourself in the same place again and again…STUCK. You can break the unhealthy patterns. Unfortunately, you might have to experience pain and emptiness to get better. I hope that you find the support and help you need. To change, the hardest part is starting. Reading this could be your start. You need success to build the confidence to believe you can overcome whatever has been stopping you. Part of my approach is to help you understand and make peace with your past, which provides the foundation to improve your life. While clarifying your dream and vision for your future. As a practitioner my focus is transformation. With work and practice you can move into mental and emotional wholeness. You can live the life of your dreams! Through purposeful action, you can create the life you want. I desire to serve you as a support, coach, and guide in partnering with you into living the life you deserve.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Intelligent
Specialties
Anxiety
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Trauma and PTSD
+10
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with 9 years of experience. My clinical experience is working with individuals who are dealing with cancer and chronic illness, both from a personal and clinical perspective. I have successfully helped clients navigate through challenges such as anxiety, depression, and OCD. I enjoy the creative collaborative process of utilizing Exposures and Response Prevention with my clients. Clients learn somatic techniques to help with anxiety and OCD. I am also trained in EMDR which helps reprocess triggering or traumatic thoughts. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and ultimately find healing and growth.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Authentic
Intelligent
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
+10
As a therapist, I bring warmth, compassion, and authenticity to every session. Along with my clinical training, my lived experience as a mother, immigrant, and someone who has navigated parenting and divorce allows me to support clients with empathy and understanding. I work with individuals facing relationship challenges, life transitions, ADHD, autism, men's mental health, aging, anxiety, and self-esteem. My approach is trauma-informed, somatic, and collaborative, integrating EMDR with practical strategies to help you heal, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change. I provide a neurodivergence-affirming and LGBTQIA+ affirming space where you can feel safe, understood, and supported.
VirtualOffers in-person in Hermosa Beach, CA - Accepting clients in CAAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Postpartum
+9
I specialize in treating high-level anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, infertility, and relationship difficulties. As your therapist, I tailor my approach to match the client's needs for continuous change, symptom relief, growth, and ignite personal change. I always had a passion for therapy. I knew at 7 years old this was my calling. I went on to study Sociology in my undergraduate years and went to the University of California, Santa Barbara. I then went on to get my Master's degree in Psychology from J.F.K University and graduated in 2008. In addition to my Master’s degree, I have an added emphasis of Somatic Psychology which is: ‘the study of the mind/body interface, the relationship between our physical matter and our energy, the interaction of our body structures with our thoughts and actions’. I pull from a multitude of theories and coaching techniques. Therapy can be long-term or goal-oriented with me. I find both have great advantages and I let the client guide me on that. I’m truly invested in our relationship and care deeply when working with clients. I work in Private Practice and have been a Clinical Supervisor for a Non-profit in the Bay Area. I appreciate doing private practice since I can have a deep, meaningful relationship that can help empower my clients and foster change.
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Often rebooked

Authentic
Warm
Empowering
Specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
+3
To me, therapy is most meaningful when it begins with curiosity rather than judgment. We'll start where you are, taking time to understand your experiences, relationships, and the patterns that seem to repeat themselves. Along the way, we'll pay attention to what your mind and body may be communicating and use our work together as a space for insight, healing, and meaningful change. My goal is to help you better understand yourself so you can move through life with greater clarity, self-compassion, and confidence.
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Often rebooked

Empowering
Warm
Solution oriented
Specialties
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
Women's Issues
+6
Hi, I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California. I support women who feel stuck in unfulfilling relationships, carry the weight of wounds like feeling unseen or not enough, and are exhausted from trying to hold it all together. My purpose is to help you heal your past, build self-trust, and feel empowered to create the life and relationships you desire. With a warm, compassionate approach, we’ll explore what’s been holding you back and work to break free from old patterns. Together, we’ll strengthen your emotional tools and deepen your sense of worth, guiding you toward a more connected, confident, and fulfilling life.
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New to Grow

Specialties
Depression
Family Conflict
Women's Issues
+6
Hello and welcome to my page :) My name is Bahar Amini. I am a first-generation Afghan-American woman with a background in Psychology and Social Work. After experiencing my own mental health struggles during my early college years, I decided to change my major to Psychology in hopes to better understand what was happening. I graduated from California State University, Fullerton with my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2017. Eventually, after some more trial and error, I made my way to obtaining my Master's degree in Social Work at California State University, Dominguez Hills in 2020. I am grateful for my own lived experiences, what I have learned from teachers inside of the classroom, outside of the classroom, and from afar which have influenced what my practice is today. Lastly, I am grateful to my clients. I have learned and continue to learn so much from them.
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Often rebooked

Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
+4
Bienvenidas! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) serving clients in California and Colorado. My practice is rooted in a fat liberation lens, which means I actively support you in dismantling internalized and societal fatphobia to cultivate a compassionate relationship with your body. I provide a nurturing space to process life transitions, career changes, burnout, and the journey of becoming a cycle-breaker—particularly within the BIPOC community. As a first-generation daughter of immigrants, I hold deep respect for those who are new to therapy or returning to it. My goal is to create a culturally-grounded, safe environment where you can heal and grow. I am also trained in Brainspotting, a powerful tool we can use to access and process deep emotional pain and trauma that traditional talk therapy may not reach.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Open-minded
Authentic
Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
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Hi! I'm Sarath, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I help professional adults, especially first- and second-generation BIPOC individual, stop doubting themselves and start living more authentically. As a therapist of color, I understand what it means to move between worlds. My work is shaped by my lived experience and a deep commitment to helping others reconnect with their truth, their values, and their capacity for healing. Visit my website https://sarathsuon.com to learn more about my practice.
Available
Authentic
Empowering
Warm
Specialties
Parenting
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
+6
The most important relationship you have is the one with yourself. Therapy is an opportunity to slow down, reconnect with who you are, and create meaningful change in your life. I believe that every person’s story deserves to be met with compassion, curiosity, and understanding. I specialize in supporting women navigating life transitions, anxiety, trauma, motherhood, identity changes, and reproductive mental health challenges, including infertility, pregnancy loss, IVF, and the complex emotions that can accompany the path to parenthood. I understand how deeply these experiences can impact your sense of self, relationships, and overall well-being. I also have experience supporting individuals through Sutter Health’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP), helping clients navigate work-related stress, burnout, life changes, relationship challenges, and personal struggles while balancing the demands of everyday life. My goal is to provide a compassionate, supportive space where clients can gain clarity, develop effective coping strategies, and reconnect with their strengths. My approach is warm, authentic, and trauma-informed. Together, we will explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck, develop practical coping strategies, process difficult experiences, and build a stronger connection with yourself. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where you feel empowered to heal, grow, and navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and self-compassion.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Holistic
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
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Kelli is a trauma informed yoga teacher, writer, Land protector, Kundalini and Vishoka meditation practitioner, and mother of 4. Trained by Gabor Maté and Sat Dharam Kaur in the Compassionate Inquiry process, Kelli's intention as a psychotherapist is to bring awareness to all facets of ourselves. When we witness these parts with compassion, we become whole, liberated, and restored to our True Nature. As we become more present and connected with ourselves, there is safety and space for authentic expression through our body, psyche, life, and community. Kelli specializes in Complex Trauma; "a psychic wound that hardens you psychologically and then interferes with your ability to grow and develop. It pains you and now you're acting out of pain. It induces fear and now you're acting out of fear. Trauma is not what happens to you, it's what happens inside you as a result of what happens to you." This is often revealed through symptoms of depression, anxiety, and addiction. Our emotions are not tangential to our health. They are a signaling intelligence that can alert us to all sorts of phenomenon in our experience.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Holistic
Intelligent
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
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I am a mother, an interdisciplinary artist, and a Depth Psychology-Intergrative Therapy and Healing Practices Ph.D. candidate. I have over 10 years of experience in the mental health field working with people experiencing mild to severe symptoms. As an intern, I provided psychotherapy to people diagnosed with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder and other psychotic disorders residing in a board-and-care facility. I facilitated psychotherapeutic process and topic groups, psychoeducation groups, mindfulness-based techniques for residents, and support groups for families. As an associate, I provided individual psychotherapy and family therapy to adolescents and adults participating in a partial hospitalization program (PHP), and intensive outpatient program (IOP). I facilitated psychoeducation group therapy for adolescents and adults in PHP and IOP programs utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Art Therapy, and Mindfulness. I currently provide individual psychotherapy to adults. I offer a holistic and trauma-informed perspective that focuses on strengthening the mind-body connection to promote wellness. I integrate decolonial work by bringing awareness to systemic and intergenerational traumas that affect people in the BIPOC community. As part of decolonizing therapy, I integrate ancestral healing practices and encourage my clients to explore their own ancestral lineage.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Direct
Intelligent
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Racism
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Hello! My name is Pai and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of California and have been practicing for 7 years. As a first-generation Thai-American with working class background, I bring a deep understanding of overcoming hardships and trauma. I have worked in community mental health providing culturally responsive therapeutic services including harm reduction and crisis counseling. Rooted in social justice, my work as a therapist is an extension of my passion in helping others empower themselves and assist in their healing journey.
VirtualAvailable
Empowering
Warm
Solution oriented
Specialties
Fertility & Reproduction Issues
Perinatal Mental Health
Postpartum
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Hello, my name is Chandra Elizabeth Hines and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California. I specialize in supporting women experiencing infertility and new mothers adjusting to motherhood. With both personal and professional experience, I understand the deep impact these life stages can have on your sense of self, relationships and overall well-being. I provide a compassionate non-judgemental space where you can explore your feelings, gain insights, and develop skills to navigate the unique challenges you are facing. My approach blends psychodynamic and somatic therapy to help clients explore the deeper emotional patterns impacting their experience while also connecting to the wisdom of their body.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Empowering
Authentic
Specialties
Anxiety
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
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Sometimes understanding our struggles isn't enough to create lasting change. I help clients slow down, recognize patterns that may be keeping them stuck, and develop a deeper connection with themselves. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years' experience supporting clients through anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions and relationship struggles. I believe therapy is a space to slow down, feel understood, and explore what's happening beneath the surface through holistic approaches.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Holistic
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Peer Relationships
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Hello! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with a trauma-informed, somatic & relational approach to therapy. I work with thoughtful adults who want to understand themselves more deeply, reconnect with their bodies, and create more ease and clarity in their relationships. My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in nervous system education—supporting meaningful, lasting change rather than quick fixes.
VirtualAvailable
Empowering
Intelligent
Authentic
Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
+10
I am a board-certified Music Therapist and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 14 years of experience, serving clients across California and Colorado. My own journey informs my work: I grew up in California and built a successful business before transitioning my life to Colorado. I then spent two years as a digital nomad—traveling by car across the US and living abroad for 1.5 years—all while managing and growing my business. I understand how to maintain excellence while in motion, and I use an IFS-informed somatic and creative approach to help you find that same internal groundedness and freedom.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Women's Issues
+8
While I am new to Grow Therapy, I have been practicing in various schools settings as a counselor for over a decade: supporting students and parents navigate, life, learning and loss of all types. Whether you or your child experience neurodivergence (such as ADHD, anxiety, autism, emotionality, sensory sensitivities, demand avoidance, etc.) or are struggling with social , work, relationship or routine daily demands, I am here to support you. I also support women going through relationship struggles, whether it's from co-parenting, infidelity, perimenopause, caregiving burnout, etc. Over the years, I found myself working more and more with moms who are carrying it all, doing all that they can, and finding themselves barely hanging on. You may be feeling, overwhelm, confusion, guilt, shame, exhaustion and even anger. If so, I am here to help you navigate through these difficult feelings. I tailor each session to meet the client's individual needs, personality, and strengths. Together, we'll build on your resilience, intuition, and inner resources while creating opportunities for growth, healing, and self-empowerment. My goal is to provide a safe, collaborative environment to make changes at your pace.
Available
Authentic
Warm
Empowering
Specialties
Grief
Sexual Abuse
Trauma and PTSD
+9
Hello! My name is Mica and I am a therapist specializing in body-based trauma healing. Trauma and grief will touch all of us at some point in our lives. However, each person is impacted in a different way. If you are finding it hard to cope with life’s overwhelming experiences, you are not alone and I can help in your journey toward healing.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Intelligent
Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
+10
I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist with a deep passion for human stories — stories of courage, resilience, healing, and change. I bring warmth, curiosity, and humor into the therapy space, and I aim to create a relationship that feels welcoming, attuned, and supportive. I work with thoughtful, motivated, and often creative adults who may appear to have it all together on the outside, but carry a lot beneath the surface. Many of my clients are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, or burnout, while others come feeling creatively blocked, disconnected from purpose, or unsure of what wants to come next. Some arrive with a quieter sense that something meaningful wants attention — a desire to understand themselves more deeply and feel more present and alive. Over time, you may begin to notice familiar patterns in how you relate to yourself and the world. These patterns may show up as perfectionism, constant striving, intellectualizing, or people-pleasing — ways of coping that once made sense in earlier family, cultural, or relational environments, but over time can lead to exhaustion, disconnection, or a sense of not fully being yourself. In therapy, I offer a space to slow down and listen inward. We work at a pace that honors the wisdom of your nervous system, gently exploring patterns while also strengthening your capacity for grounding, connection, and self-trust. Alongside the deeper work, there is room for play, creativity, and moments of wonder — for reconnecting with what brings meaning, pleasure, and aliveness. My hope is to support and empower you in moving toward a more meaningful, authentic, and joyful life.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+10
Welcome, I’m Sam Moglen, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing therapy for individuals throughout California via online sessions. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by grief, anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Therapy can help you feel more grounded, more connected, and more at ease in your daily life. My approach is warm, collaborative, and attuned to your nervous system. I integrate EMDR, somatic therapy, and nervous system-based approaches to help you process difficult experiences and shift patterns that no longer serve you. Rather than just talking about problems, we’ll gently work with both your thoughts and your body’s responses so you can experience lasting change, not just temporary relief.
VirtualAvailable
Solution oriented
Warm
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Military/Veterans
Trauma and PTSD
+10
I am a therapist dedicated to helping you move beyond feeling stuck in familiar, limiting patterns by exploring the deeper, often unconscious forces shaping your life. Drawing on a foundation in depth psychology and advanced training from the Pacifica Graduate Institute, I offer a unique, holistic approach that integrates both evidence-based, solution-oriented tools like CBT with transformative modalities such as Hypnotherapy and EMDR. Our work will go beyond symptom management to actively explore your inner world, including your personal myths and dreams, to uncover what's truly holding you back. You can expect a warm, safe, and creative partnership focused on achieving profound, lasting self-discovery and holistic
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Authentic
Warm
Intelligent
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
+3
I have worked in the behavioral health field for many years, both in direct practice and in executive leadership roles. These experiences have given me a deep understanding of how people heal, grow, and create meaningful change in their lives. My approach is trauma informed, collaborative and client‑centered. I work alongside each person to explore their concerns, clarify their thoughts, and reconnect with their desires for a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life. I believe everyone deserves that opportunity, and therapy can be an important part of the journey toward it.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Anger Management
Coping Skills
+1
This is YOUR JOURNEY and YOU DESERVE specialized support …Are you having trouble functioning in your environment while experiencing unproductive thoughts/feelings/actions? Are your emotions working against you; controlling you, keeping you from experiencing the relationships and the life that you want for yourself? Are you trapped inside your mental health diagnosis? So many mental health challenges are rooted in past events and in fears of the future. How would you feel if past events didn't have a hold on your thoughts/feelings/actions in a negative way? How would it feel to be in charge of your responses to thoughts and feelings? I work with folks experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges. My approach to therapy is individualized to you, as I utilize interventions from multiple theoretical orientations to fit your desired outcomes. I provide an emotionally safe space for sharing your truth. Let me sit beside you as you journey to yourself. I graduated from CSU, Sacramento with my Master of Social Work and from UC, Davis with my Bachelor's in Psychology.
VirtualOffers in-person in Roseville, CA - Accepting clients in CAAvailable
Empowering
Warm
Direct
Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Sex Therapy
+10
Hello, I'm Tara... I love working with clients who are struggling with career and life transitions, anxiety, grief and loss, stress management and sex, intimacy & relationship concerns. Prior to my work as a therapist, I worked for years in the entertainment industry with various film, TV and music artists. I love to work with creative types and understand the challenges many face working in that industry. I received my M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University with an emphasis on trauma studies. I'm a member of AASECT with the goal of becoming an AASECT certified sex therapist in the near future. I'm also a 500-hour RYT certified yoga and meditation teacher. I like to incorporate somatic and mindfulness exercises into my work with individuals and groups. I also have a background working as a sexual assault advocate and bring a strong passion and skill set for working with individuals with sexual trauma histories. I'm based in Los Angeles. When I'm not working, I can be found with my Chihuahua (Homer), hiking, reading, watching film & TV and working on creative writing projects.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Health/Medical Issues
Women's Issues
+4
I’m a mental health provider who believes healing happens when we feel seen, supported, and connected to our own inner wisdom. My work blends evidence‑based approaches with a gentle, holistic lens, helping you better understand your patterns, reconnect with your body, and build a life that feels steadier and more aligned. I show up with warmth, clarity, and respect for your lived experience, and I’m committed to creating a space where you can move at your own pace and feel supported in meaningful, sustainable change.
VirtualAvailable
Intelligent
Warm
Authentic
Specialties
LGBTQ
Serious Mental Illness
Trauma and PTSD
+10
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals with complex and high acuity mental health needs. My work is grounded in trauma informed and trauma responsive care, with a strong commitment to creating inclusive, affirming spaces for BIPOC, LGBTQI+, neurodivergent clients, and individuals in rural communities. I work across the lifespan, including children (7+), adults, older adults, families, and couples. My approach is collaborative and empowering, centered on the belief that clients are the experts in their own lives and require my clinical expertise. I often describe my role as “working myself out of a job” to help clients build the insight, skills, and confidence needed to advocate for themselves and navigate systems independently. As a trauma specialist, I tailor evidence based interventions to each client’s identities, needs, strengths, and goals. My primary approaches include Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)-(EMDRIA certification pending), Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. I also integrate Internal Family Systems informed interventions, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, exposure based strategies, mindfulness, and other approaches as clinically appropriate. I adapt treatment for neurodivergent clients and clients with intellectual or developmental disabilities because therapy should adjust to the person and not require the person to adjust to therapy. I am continually shaped by the courage, insight, and lived experiences clients bring into our work. Every advanced training, specialty, certification, and state license reflect lessons learned from clients. I carry their trust, stories, and influence into every session with gratitude and responsibility. To learn more about my clinical approach, specialties, services, book an initial consultation, and private practice, please visit Mapping Resilience Therapy Center at https://mappingresiliencetherapycenter.com/
VirtualAvailable
Empowering
Holistic
Warm
Specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
+4
Hi! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's in Counseling Psychology with a specialty in somatic, or body-oriented, psychology. I also have a Master's in Creative Writing, and lived as a lay monk in a Zen monastery in Japan. I help motivated young and middle-aged adults who tend to live "in their heads" become more composed, resilient, and effective in living according to their values. This is a problem common to folks with relationship challenges, PTSD, dissociation, anxiety, and mood disorders.
VirtualOffers in-person in Concord, CA - Accepting clients in CAAvailable

Often rebooked

Specialties
Family Conflict
LGBTQ
Life Transitions
+5
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Pasadena, passionate about helping people move past the patterns that make them feel "stuck." As an Asian American therapist, I understand the unique pressures of navigating cultural expectations, family dynamics, and the pursuit of success. Life often feels like a constant cycle of trying to keep up—with professional demands, relationships, or heavy expectations. My goal is to create a space where you don’t have to "perform" or have all the answers. Instead, we can slow down and really look at what’s happening beneath the surface of your life. I work with introspective individuals ready for deeper change. Many of my clients are high-achievers who have "made it" on the outside, but internally battle feelings of shame, people-pleasing, or boundary struggles. Whether you’re processing complex family history, navigating identity challenges, or feeling burnt out, I’m here to walk alongside you. My approach blends two core principles: understanding your history and listening to your body. I use an intersubjective approach, which means we work together—using our relationship as a window into how you connect with the world. I also integrate the Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) to help you get more comfortable in your own skin. This is about more than just insight; it’s about learning to calm your nervous system so you can navigate life without feeling constantly on edge. Ultimately, I want to help you move toward a life that feels authentically yours. By bringing hidden patterns into the light, we can reclaim your stability and freedom. You don’t have to carry the weight of the past alone.
Offers in-person in Pasadena, CA - Accepting clients in CAAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
+10
Welcome! I'm Silvie Wilson. I'd like to acknowledge the strength it requires to take that first step of reaching out for help with your mental health from a therapist. I know it's not easy to begin the journey to better self understanding, compassion, and mastery. My aim is to create a safe environment in which we can explore your own personal history, themes, and challenges, in order to find resources and solutions to the obstacles that hold you back from being exactly the person you've always wanted to be. I will pay attention to who you are as an individual, reflect back your strengths, and help you to tie together the seemingly disparate aspects of your life so that you realize how much sense you make, have compassion for all phases of your development, and leave behind what no longer serves you to find the life you've always wanted. Together we can build up your sense of self, your resilience, and your ability to find peace of mind.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Empowering
Specialties
Coping Skills
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
+3
I am a bilingual Spanish-speaking Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, EMDR-certified, and currently completing my Somatic Experiencing certification. I work with a diverse range of clients navigating many different challenges, including complex trauma, a lack of coping resources, anxiety, dissociation, life transitions, and grief. I am trained in several therapeutic modalities, such as EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Narrative Therapy, and Expressive Arts. I hold a master's degree in Holistic Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University and graduate degrees in Expressive Arts from San Diego University for Integrative Studies and Ecopsychology from Naropa University. My journey in this profession began with the personal development books I came across during my early years. I was fascinated by the connections between our thoughts, emotions, and psychology. Personal and diverse challenges further fueled my curiosity and desire to work with others in a safe and focused therapeutic setting. and diverse challenges further deepened that curiosity and desire to work with others within the safety and focus of a therapeutic setting.
VirtualAvailable

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