JoAnna Smith, MA, LMFT
Therapist/Transformative Coach
90402 |
You feel like an 'other'. You tend to prioritize other people’s needs over your own. You are highly compassionate and get overwhelmed by strong emotions. You likely feel alone and misunderstood. You are seeking someone you feel can help you with this journey.
John Kane, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Available for Online Therapy
Life is hard and everyone has to deal with suffering and challenges. But you do not need to go through things alone. I provide a safe and understanding environment for you to grow and face any challenge you need or want to process or overcome! Accepting new clients!
Robyn Holmes-Cannon, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Thornhill Drive, Oakland/Montclair Village, California 94611 | 925-255-5063
Specializing in trauma, anxiety and panic disorder resolutions for adults, teens and kids. Effective approaches including EMDR, MB-CBT and IFS are used. For over 20 yrs I have helped clients overcome their greatest struggles within a warm, interactive, safe environment.
Taylor Wikel, MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Available for Online Therapy
Coming to therapy can be a vulnerable experience, which is why I aim to provide a safe, supportive, empathetic and nonjudgmental environment. Whatever you are struggling with, I will help you recognize your strengths in order to overcome your obstacles.
Jeffrey Gianelli, LCSW
Psychotherapist
445 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, California 94610 | 12096836207
I am here to support you with an open mind and heart. Whether you are going through life struggles, mental health issues, or are looking for personal growth and development, we can work together to plan a course of therapy that meets your needs.
Todd Harvey, MFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
3179 College Ave, Berkeley, California 94705 | 510-686-3390
I create safety for COUPLES to change the painful dance they are caught in to find deep intimacy. With TRAUMA we process triggers with EMDR and stabilize the over-activated nervous systems. I help INDIVIDUALS rewire emotional blue-prints that set them up for suffering!
Sara Fischer Sanford, LCSW, CCTP
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Available for Online Therapy
Hello! My name is Sara and I have over a decade of experience working with adults who are ready to make a change and improve their lives. My counseling style is casual and my clients are greeted with genuine warmth, compassion, and kindness. Let's get started.
Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.
Coach/Change Agent/Consultant
Oakland, California 94603 | 1-877-606-6161
Grey Matters International, Inc and the work of Kevin J. Fleming, Ph.D.is not counseling or the professional practice of psychology. We help the brain do the changing with powerful technology that can dramatically reduce time,frustration, and money spent on your goals
Sarah Wagner, MFT, MBA
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
94609 |
Join me in reconnecting with your mind and body through the power of psychotherapy. Focusing on the unique and powerful connection between mind, body,and spirit, I offer comprehensive and compassionate care for couples, individuals, and relationships of all shapes.
Elizabeth Celaya, M.A., AMFT
Registered Associate MFT
Available for Online Therapy
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist based in Napa, California, dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate through challenges and strengthen their relationships.
Suzanne Greene, JD, MA, LMFT
Psychotherapist, LMFT
Available for Online Therapy
CaliforniaTherapy.com is home to my private psychotherapy practice. I designed it to provide specialized care, affording my clients greater flexibility and accessibility for their mental health care throughout California. I specialize working with Adults and Teens.
Related Sites:
City of Oakland
California Coalition for Counselor Licensure
Therapy Oakland California
Counseling Alameda, Pleasantville, Hayward, Fremont, Union City, Livermore
There is no shortage of cultural events in the Oakland area that celebrate the city's diverse cultures. For instance, throughout the year there are events such as Cinco de Mayo, Greek Festival, Chinatown Streetfest, Black Cowboy Parade and many others. There are also several attractions around town. These include the Chabot Space and Science Center,1 Children's Fairyland, Dunsmuir House, Jack London Square and the famous Mountain View Cemetery that has many famous people who are buried there. Of course who can forget the Oakland Athletics baseball team, Golden State Warriors basketball team, and the Oakland Raiders football team. The nightlife in Oakland is also booming with a vast array of places to hang out, such as Yoshi's which is a world-class jazz venue, or the Oakland Art Murmur which is an event that occurs the first Friday of every month and features art from many galleries.
Mental Health in Oakland
Nearly 4 percent of Alameda County residents live with a serious and persistent mental disorder.2 Over one-fifth of residents in the San Francisco-Oakland area have used illicit drugs in the past year. Substance abuse disorders and depression are also highly common,3 much more so than in other areas of the state and nation. These conditions disproportionately impact minority populations, which typically have lesser access to quality, affordable mental health care.
Alameda County Behavioral Health Services (ACBHS) offers programs for residents who have a serious mental health, drug, or alcohol problem. With a focus on recovery, resilience, and wellness, ACBHS lends support to underserved populations, especially those who are poverty-stricken. Vocational training programs help Oakland residents develop job skills in order to find employment. Detox centers provide individuals with a safe place to begin the path to sobriety. Prevention and education programs give parents quality tips for raising children in a healthy environment. Further information about ACBHS is available by calling 510-567-8100.4
Current Education
The City of Oakland has implemented a number of initiatives whose aim is to better meet the mental health needs of the city's children, families, and elder citizens. For example, the Lower San Antonio Initiative seeks to strengthen families through neighborhood-based programs in the Lower San Antonio district of Oakland. The Oakland Early Childhood Initiative provides support for children five years of age and younger who have been exposed to family or community violence. Further information about these and other initiatives can be obtained from the Department of Human Services at 510-444-CITY.5
References
1. Chabot Space and Science Center. (2017). Home - Chabot Space and Science Center. Retrieved from http://www.chabotspace.org/index.htm2. California Healthcare Foundation. (2017). Mapping the Gaps: Mental Health in California. Retrieved from http://www.chcf.org/publications/2013/07/data-viz-mental-health
3. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2016). Substance Use and Mental Disorders in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont MSA. Retrieved from http://www.samhsa.gov/data/NSDUHMetroBriefReports/NSDUH-Metro-San-Francisco.pdf
4. Alameda County Behavioral Health Services. (2008). Home - Behavioral Health Services. Retrieved from http://www.acbhcs.org/default.htm
5. The City of Oakland. (2017). Department of Human Services. Retrieved from http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/DHS/s/SpecialInitiatives/index.htm
Oakland is located in Alameda County, California. It has a land area of 55.89 square miles and a water area of 21.96 square miles.  The population of Oakland is 419,267 people with 158,424 households and a median annual income of $54,618. .
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Affordable with Planning
Therapy in Oakland is generally within financial reach for the average family, but some budget planning may be needed for a real commitment to weekly counseling. Remember that your mental health and happiness are important. Check with your Oakland therapist about insurance coverage or ask about sliding scale fees if there are any difficulties with accessibility. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Oakland public health department.